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If the team on defense was the team trailing and needed a punt and a possession, then would an offensive penalty be assessed as normal and no time removed? I'm assuming that's the case. If not, the rule overrides common sense much like the ruling on the Calvin Johnson catch.

Maybe the official scorers will be fooled when he does his usual "fall on the guy after someone else gets a tackle or sack and then get up and celebrate like he just made the game winning play of the super bowl".

In addition to the quarterback addition, they get to play two weak divisions this season - the NFC West, and of course their own division the AFC West. I'd take you up on that bet. How much? First time I've ever agreed with this guy.

It was intended to be just a facetious remark, but I referred to it as the Chad Jackson role because he was Chad Jackson for the Pats before James Hardy was James Hardy for the Bills (A similar role; lesser version of the Troy Williamson role). So now Chad Jackson continues the same role for the Bills as he did with the Pats - an underachiever that teases you with talent but doesn't produce or can't get on the field. I'd rather give Hardy a chance simply because I prefer receivers with size but if he doesn't have it, then he doesn't have it.

Now we have Chad Jackson himself to take up that valuable roster spot, filling the vital role of Chad Jackson on the roster.

The pessimists/realists complain about these legitimate concerns whereas the optimists/"we're going to surprise everybody this season" group complain about the "anti-buffalo" media pointing out these legitimate concerns and subsequently create one of these identical threads every day. That, at least, is one thing we should all be able to agree on.

From what Gailey said, it sounds like he wouldn't miss much past the start of the season. He showed promise in the first preseason game and has good physical tools. I just hope he doesn't get cut from the team because of the injury keeping him out of the receiver competition.

Fixed to show what he was really thinking. That's something he can't fix by the time this seasons starts. Also, I don't think people know the actual definition of the word "troll".

...or the offseason last year. The countdown began immediately after Jason Peters was traded. Two years later and we're still waiting for any quality, or even depth, at either tackle position. I felt sick when I saw Kirk Chambers starting at tackle Friday. I realize it was only due to injuries to Bell and Green but neither of them would be starting on a decent team either. There was no semblance of a pass rush nor pass protection. The Bills were dominated on both lines by the powerhouse Washington Redskins. It was only one preseason game so I'm holding off the "cut everyone and forfeit the season" talk but really...they need to start looking like a competent NFL team by the team the season starts. I have no expectations for the season but any signs of improvement would be appreciated. It feels like the next years draft is all I ever look forward to with this team.

What? Did you mean to say "trade up" rather than "trade down"? How do you obtain a higher draft pick by trading down? Although there is a high bust rate when drafting a quarterback (at any draft position), it's better to draft as high as possible even if only due to the simple fact that you can evaluate and choose to draft whichever quarterback you want. The Chargers simply chose poorly and Polian chose wisely. A rookie salary scale is likely to be in place by 2011. Missing on a quarterback in the top 5 won't destroy a franchise for the next 5 years like it has in the past. It's still risky but the downside won't be as low. I'd rather draft as high as possible next season. Aim high by aiming low this season. Indeed. However, I think you may have confused him.

I'll put it this way - I'd much sooner put down $100 on one number of a 120 number roulette wheel than put a single dollar on the Bills winning the super bowl this season. In reality, the odds of a super bowl victory for Buffalo in 2010 are closer to the suggested many thousands to one. There will still be plenty of people willing to donate $20 to the cause (enough people to allow Vegas to make a hefty profit). With that amount of money, it feels like there's nothing to lose and much to gain but really it's just throwing $20 down the toilet. That's how Vegas works. If you're going to bet on a team to win it all, you're better off choosing a team with a good chance to do so no matter what the odds Vegas gives them. You still must weigh in risk versus reward due to the odds but choose a quality team.

I suppose I agree with Buffalo's list because Spiller should be their best fantasy player, but I don't expect him to get enough touches to be considered a "stud". Maybe he'll get a lot of dunk offs for PPR leagues. Evans has always been a fantasy tease that doesn't deliver due to the quarterbacks and offensive line. Jermichael Finley has been on my sleeper list since I picked him up midway through last season. Green Bay has a prolific passing offense and Finley is a big target in the endzone and can run after the catch as well. Between him and Celek (104 yds/g when Kolb was the quarterback) whomever is listed lower on the draft list, I plan on drafting.

I'm guilty of laughing at that line.

Nice breakdown on all accounts. I also believe Rob Johnson could have been good behind a terrific offensive line. He just held on to the ball too long. The poll results thus far have things backwards.

The Chargers aren't trading McNiell. They will get a contract done eventually. Tra gives them a little bit of leverage for signing Marcus, but Tra is no replacement. Fans keep hoping other teams will make the same foolish mistakes our own front office have made in recent years.

The media treats us (Bills fans) fine. Don't take it personally when analysts predict the Bills to be bad this season. They are not insultingly off base with that prediction. 31/32 chance to "surprise".

Nope, but that's only because every single one of them are worthless morons that aren't fit to state their opinion even though that is exactly what they are paid to do. They are obviously Buffalo haters or don't know anything about our team. The actual number rankings are meaningless, but the assessments of the Bills off-season have been accurate.

Nah he'll quickly change his mind and rationalize the decision into something positive. He did the same thing after his choice of coach that he lauded, Frazier, wasn't hired (He suddenly became the boards biggest Chan fan), and when a quarterback wasn't drafted this year until the 7th round despite his twenty threads about how important quarterbacks are.

How do you know their asking price is only a 2nd round draft choice with nothing additional required? If the Ravens choose to hold onto Gaither this season, the Bills should make a serious run at him in free agency next year. He's worth the money and it'd be one less position we'd need to use a draft pick on.

It sounds like Oscar Gamble has some competition. http://seriouslulz.com/wp-content/uploads/...39821948740.jpg

That statistic appears to show which offensive lines were bad, rather than which running backs were good. Running backs with bad offensive lines get hit right away in the backfield and therefore will have more yards after contact. Just look at the teams of the top 10 rbs and bottom 5 rbs in that category in the profootballfocus link. Fans that like to credit the Bills offensive line for their "good run blocking" last season should take note.

That's true. But from the list of starters, the only 1st rounders starting that haven't earned the spot and are playing more by default or due to the investment would be Matt Leinert and Alex Smith. Stafford and Freeman fit under the category of unknown ability. That still leaves largely first rounders starting.

Another quick correction: Chad Henne was drafted in the 2nd round, not the 7th. That is interesting, though. Despite all the bust quarterbacks in round one, that round is still where the most starters come from.

He obviously shot himself in the foot to avoid being sent to Buffalo as if it was Vietnam during the war.

Because Russ Brandon and Ralph Wilson should not have been making personnel decisions? This is a new regime that hopefully understands the value and going rate of quality left tackles. Ralph remains but hopefully has learned from his mistakes.