starrymessenger

Hmmmm...I think you have something there.

More like Chan does not have the guts to admit that his choice of a starting QB is an epic fail. Let me tell you right now what's in store for Fitz: 1) Chan man's up and sits Fitz. That would involve big personal courage on his part and colossal embarrassment, os 2) Chan gets booted at year end and the new guy gets rid of Fitz. Either way, Fitz is basically done as the Bills starting QB.

I think this is a well considered response but I disagree with the conclusion. I think that they would hand Fitz a clipboard and find someone who could better execute Chan's offence. If Fitz was not happy, they would drop kick him back to Arizona. Chan has a highly rated offence with a very substandard QB and a less than stellar receiving corps. What people fail to realize is just how productive it would be with a decent starter.

Chan saw him running sideline to sideline at the senior bowl and he played in the SEC.

No doubt. But wasn't that Scott standing around when Gronk blew right past him for the easiest TD in NFL history?

Well it's not like he was an undrafted free agent or anything like that.

Agree. Extreme measures. A red hot crowbar and a little liniment for the places that burn and you can turn a hyena into a deep thinker. Should be more than enuf to turn Mario into a pass rusher and Fitz into an NFL QB.

Well, to be fair, he also overthrew Graham later in the game. Oh, and TJ was behind the secondary on that play too.

Hate to admit it but if you check out the Bruschi article/prediction referenced in the other thread you will also find some intelligent commentary on Chan's O by a former player.

The only thing wrong with Chan's O is the guy he picked to run it. That is the fatal flaw they talk about in discussing tragic heros.

Yeah, you've got to love the way he B word slapped his D last year when they were underperforming. He obviously has the ears and the respect of the players.

I would throw Granny off a speeding roller coaster for Jay Cutler.

I thought Sterling picked the Bills. Anyway, I guess these guys have learned their lesson. Last week they all picked the Bills over the Jets (except for Baldinger). Once bitten, twice shy.

I think Nix has trusted Gailey....too much. Fitz will be Gailey's downfall IMO.

I agree that Buddy and Chan may not be on the same page. I don't think either that they are tied at the hip. Hard to see Buddy extending Chan at year end if the team has not shown significant improvement. I think that Chan has had a big influence, for better or for worse, in personnel decisions. Spiller was his waterbug. Brad Smith was his decision IMO. I think Buddy brought VY in. Chan never wanted him. I believe it was Chan who sold Fitz to Buddy and Ralph Wilson after 4 games last year, thinking, wrongly IMO, that he had found the guy to run his O. Buddy has given Chan a lot of rope and unfortunately Chan has put that rope around his own neck. Personally, I sort of like Chan's offense. The main problem is that he has tied himself to a QB who does not have all of the skills needed to properly execute it. Ultimately this is the fatal error in the plan that threatens to bring Chan down. It's sort of a shame actually.

He tried to sack Cutler himself. Talk about screwing up your assignment.

Mario is a whiner. If its not about the refs missing calls its about some minor but somehow debilitating injury. Its just the way he is. Get used to it folks. I expect him to bounce back this week.

Anyone who would take Fitz over Jay Cutler either needs a new brain or has an agenda.

I know what we did to the Broncos and Tebow last year. Rex Ryan will likely use him more effectively than Fox did in that game (though I understand that Fox too is philosophically a run first guy). And no I don't call Mario a nasty. For sure a top DE and maybe the most physically gifted player on the roster, but his motor runs off and on, unlike the other Williams.

I worry about how we will match up against their improved ground and pound. Say what you like about Tebow but he can run the ball. Our linebackers and young secondary could be badly exposed. The only true nasties we have on D are Kyle and Marcel. The more Sanchez plays, the better our chances. If Tebow mostly sits, I think we win.

A few years ago the speculation was that the Bills were trading up for Tebow. Buddy said no and he was telling the truth. They wanted Demarius Thomas. BeyBey was a Chan favorite. If they think he was a possible first round talent, I would not be surprised if Gordon was a Bill tomorrow. He has only been working out for three weeks. He can definitely improve on his 40 time with a little conditioning. He really is big and fast.

You can bet lots of pro talent evaluators had a bead on him long before the draft. It's the national football media that's slow on the uptake, before they spend more time with the scouts and execs. That's why you see so many changes in what's being reported as we are down to the wire. Gilmore is clearly one of the two top corners in this years draft based on all the visual evidence. He tackles better than Claibourne, he is better in run support, and executing blitz packages. He is much bigger, and much faster. His hips are less fluid transitioning and though his ball skills appear to be good, the other guy is off the charts and clearly better in deep and man, though not in zone, coverage. I will be interested to see how he does in press when the pads go on. All in all a top prospect and deserving of where he was drafted, even if there were a few position players as good or even maybe better, tho not for us given our needs i.e. DeCastro, who was a steal, no pun intended. Really love the Brooks pick too. He is a red ass player.

In a preseason game last year with the raiders Trent threw a quick out on third and long. I remember the look of utter disbelief on coach Jacksons face. I had to laugh, but really it was sad.

So tell us how you really feel about Trent. I feel sorry for him, still trying to be something he can never be, an NFL quarterback. It's sad. He should go back to Cali, sell insurance and play golf. That would make sense at least.

Montreal and Toronto Canada. Go Bills!!!