BillyBaroo
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if it comes down to that: I say, don't resign Byrd and use the $ to resign the more valuable assets, Wood and Levitre!
Definite +1 on that
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Depends on "success"
The guy that turns a good team into elite is merriman - having a healthy explosive merriman is lethal.
Freddie is my choice if success is making incremental progress over last year and consistency
Has anyone ever truly made a successful comeback from an Achilles?
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What about another LB?
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It's a pretty standard premise in business that expanding market share is preferable to standing pat with a stagnant or declining share. Nothing is static in business, especially in a dynamic business like the NFL - you are either growing or declining. If you're in charge of business development for the Bills, operating within the WNY economy WITH THE INTENT OF REMAINING THERE AND/OR STAYING COMPETITIVE, how do you NOT pursue an increase in market share?
Without studying the team's balance sheet, the precise IMMEDIATE VALUE of the Toronto series is open to endless debate. But I don't think the ULTIMATE GOAL can be. There is nothing to this series that can rationally be interpreted as "grooming the team to move". What does that even mean, specifically? Is that, psychologically preparing the fanbase for the team's departure? Do you really think the team would put such time and effort in an initiative like that? If so, then for what purpose?
The only explanation for a Bills fan's lack of support for the team's business development efforts is fear and mistrust. The Toronto series is like a Rorschach (inkblot) test in terms of how you view the intentions of ownership. If you don't trust Ralph you see the series as putting one foot out the door. If you accept the idea that he's doing all he can to stay competitive in WNY, you understand the intent and are thus willing to swallow the bitter pill. The latter is where I am, completely. Personally, if the Bills WEREN'T aggressively trying to expand their market, THAT'S when I'd be concerned about the owner's intentions!
You can either fear the future, or prepare for it and embrace it. I think the latter is exactly what the Bills are doing. And by moving in this direction, make no mistake about it - they are INCREASING the attractiveness of the WNY market to the next ownership group. Put yourself in the shoes of the next owner who's looking at seeing how the numbers work. Does the Bills' expanding foothold into the Toronto market make you more or less inclined to keep the team in WNY rather than moving it West?
Wow rational thought on this board!? This was wellsaid we definitely often believe what we are conditioned to believe. (Like 47% of Americans still think obama is a Muslim) it is also true that the bills still make a profit - lots of it - just not as much as some places
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The 1981 New York Jets had their "New York Sack Exchange" defensive front. Sacks were not official as a statistic until 1982, but in 1981 the New York Jets led the league with 66 sacks, including:
1) Joe Klecko - 20.5
2) Mark Gastineau - 20
3) Abdul Salaam - 7
4) Marty Lyons - 6
I know this doesn't match the exact criteria of the original post, but it is still quite impressive. However, it's also difficult to guage exactly how accurate pre-1982 sack numbers are, given they were not an official statistic, so I guess you need to consider these numbers in that context. Still, I think most would agree that getting these numbers out of four defensive players would be something special.
BTW, I think Gastineau also led the league in insanity for several years during this era as well...
Hahaha - that was when the Jets were actually fun to watch in old muddy Shea stadium. Richard Todd hands off to Freeman McNeil
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Why not stay a running team when Fred's backup is just as good as FJ, if not better? All I'm trying to get at here is that our two best offensive players are running backs. If Chan is true to his word and tailors the offense to suit his best players, shouldn't we expect an attack that features a heavy dose of both FJ and CJ?
Look, I love Stevie, I even have his jersey, but in all honesty who is the better player, Stevie or CJ?
If Chan can objectively look at this club and see it's being built for pounding the rock and limiting Fitz to 25-30 throws per game, we will excel. Maybe even win the division. Yes I said it.
However, if we get down 7 or 10 in Q3 and Chan starts going 3 and out on pass plays, that's going to be frustrating. Being down 17-21 in Q3-Q4 is one thing, fine, pass away, but IMO you win with your best players. IMO our best player on O is FJ and our second best player is CJ. We should make teams pay for that, not let them relax when they have a 7 pt lead and know Fitz is going to throw to far less talented players three times in a row. We handcuff ourselves.
Definitely agree on the Stevie assessment - - running game should take precedence over him
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I think it's a pretty fair assessment. My only gripe is penciling in Rinehart as a starter. I think he stood out as a guy that really struggled last year, and Urbik is a guy who by far surpassed his expectations. He even played center before getting injured. I don't see there being much of a chance of Rinehart starting. Actually he seems like would have a hard time just making the team now that the Bills added Glenn, Sanders, and Asper (G/C) in the draft.
I agree Urbik did well - but if we are starting him we can't be 13th
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Well it is improved - I just wouldn't take this idiots word on anything - He is a former Hurricane - and we know what kind of education you get there
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If it keeps the franchise in Buffalo, I'm all for it. Sure, the idea sucks, looks like it's about money, but we still have a team, we're not at the top of the "franchises to move to LA" list. And at least we're not like the Rams, playing games in London. THAT can't be about increasing fanbase!
I couldn't agree with you more - if we need to do this to keep the team "viable" (someone else's phrase) then I am for it - plus let's face it you season ticket holders - every other year we don't have to eat 2 preseason tickets-- Only 1!
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Maybe it's because I just watched Moneyball - but the stats really say that both Jackson and Spiller were very effective running the ball last year - we would be crazy not to be a running team.
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T Henry still has my vote for toughest bill ever - too bad for him
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Vince Young
6'5"
235 lb
4.58/40
QB
WOW
Without doubt best athlete we've ever had at that position.
Excuse me - are you forgetting about Alex VanPelt?
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Weren't you paying attention when Whaley said Glenn is a great "foot athlete?"
Seriously though, Glenn looked very impressive at the Sr. Bowl drills going up against some of he best in practice all week. He's gonna lose 15-20 lbs. and he'll be even better on his feet.
GO BILL!!!
I hope that I'm wrong - I can't take another Mike Williams bust. Every year I wish for the Bills to use a first rounder on a LT - and it also seems like we get fed this line of 1st round talent falling to the 2nd round. I know the Oline was much better last year - I just feel like we really need a dominant OT again
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No, it rhymes with heinous.
Greg Louganis???
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ill bite.
Hairston has question marks for sure. He just isnt that athletic. he isnt quick, his footwork wasnt terrific. he didnt fall on his face, but he hasnt earned a starting job either, in my book. coming out of the gate they are probably neck and neck (neither has EARNED a starting NFL job yet) - and honestly, by day one of training camp, i wouldnt be shocked to see the coaches running glenn with the 1s. Hairston is unlikely to grow into the premiere LT role, but i think the staff is confident that glenn does have the tools that they expect. Doesnt mean hairston is a poor player, or doesnt have a spot, but he is a project guy, and likely a good backup option at this point, if just trying to evaluate what he did on the field vs expectations from a position.
and to argue hairston is a tackle and glenn is a guard hybrid is silly. essentially they both have to prove they can play LT, or be shipped to a different spot. where that spot is, makes little difference in this argument.
Talking about Hairston not being that athletic - I know I haven't seen a lot from him - but I remember looking at the Combine clips with some game footage and thinking that Glenn looked kind of the same - not athletic with poor footwork. On the other hand - Zebrie Sanders looked great on those same clips. I have good feelings about Sanders - I think he might pan out!!
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Gotta add Vince Young now.
I agree with that! Add him to the Dream Team!!
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Eric is my favorite player. Unsung hero, and it was very evident how important he is to our offense once he went down last year. Dude has just been unlucky. Hope he can play the whole season for us this year, and continue his career as a Buffalo Bill. I like my Wood jersey.
I don't have his Jersey but agree with you - he is definitely worth the $. Even if he does get injured again I am willing to take a gamble on him especially when you think of all the other idiots th bills have taken a chance on. His crack to Maybin during praftice alone gives him my respect.
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Come on we are definitely getting ahead of ourselves. Any team w /tom Brady is better than the Bills. The win last year was really close and the bills got so much help from how many interceptions from Brady?
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We already have ochocinco - his name is Steve Johnson
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What!? Washington on list but not Sam Adams?
GREAT list Bopper.Allow me to add Fat Ted Washington--in my opinion a hall of fame level player.Best run stopper of all time.Could not be budged one inch by any O lineman ever.-And surprisingly quick.
Ted Washington was one of the nicest players I've met. Rob Riddick was as well. However, personality-wise paup was my least favorite, great player and maybe I caught him on a bad day...who knows.
Rob riddick was the man - one heckuva nice guy
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In no particular order
1. Daryl Talley--the heart and soul of the Super Bowl era teams.
2. Bobby Chandler--too small, too slow. All he did was get open and catch the ball
3. Roland Hooks--all purpose back who had the misfortune of being the best player (IMHO) on some not so great teams.
4. JimBraxton--overshadowed by his backfield mate, but great ball carrier in his own right, but best known as a devastating lead blocker, as well as picking up blitzing LBs like no one before or since.
5. Tom Sestak-- ex Marine who was 27 as a rookie. With more cooperative knees, he would have played longer, and have a little statue in Canton, OH.
Come on BOpper! Travis Henry? Hes not on my tags list -but that guy played through huge injuries -broken leg - for the bills
Many others came to mind, like Kent Hull, Tony Greene, George Saimes, Robert James, Ben Williams, Ernie Warlick, Max Anderson, Phil Villapiano, Steve Tasker, Marlin Briscoe.
On the other side of the coin, my 5 least favorites:
1. Art Powell--just for being a key figure in the worst trade in team history, sending Lamonica to the Raiders.
2. Travis Henry--serial baby daddy, and criminal.
3. T. O.-- he didn't really do anything to cheese me off as a Bill, but his body of work as an attention whore and prima Donna warrants a spot here.
4. Call this an entry, Aaron Maybin and Tom Ruud. To me, same guy, different eras. First round "need" picks who showed nothing but an uncanny ability to knocked on their butts. I would have included Cousineau if he ever actually played for the Bills.
5. Willis McGahee--did anyone ever leave town in a less classy manner.
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What was this thread called?
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I hope not!! I'm from Australia and im a fan through and through! I have flown to Buffalo from Australia at least 3 times for games. I dont know what else I need to do to be a real fan... I even own a pair of zubaz pants! haha
Zubaz definitely make u a real fan - and at least u don't have to live here - unless u live in Perth u have it better!
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Yeah right- Ford bonded with his workers through antiSemitic rants. And Carnegie let Henry clay frick get attacked instead of himself because he wanted to bond with his workers so much... at least he could get along with books. Big time leaders pshaww