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Rust Belt Nights

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  1. I have seen Jimmy Graham play. He is a very interesting prospect. He played college BB. He turned down a lot of money to play BB in Europe so that he could play football with the Canes. He had not played football since (I believe) he was a freshman or sophomore in HS. He had a very nice season and looked very good -- especially given that he had not played organized football for some time.

     

    It does not really surprise me too much. A lot of the good tight ends look like power forwards. If you have those type of skills and can catch and are tough, there certainly is potential for a BB player to convert to tight end (as we have seen before).

     

    Apparently he isn't consistent at catching the ball... reminds me sort of like a Courtney Anderson (size wise)

  2. Here is my take on each position IF we go 3-4. Before we dissect the defense - let's look at the Offense:

     

    QUARTERBACKS

     

    Gailey already confirmed to us that we need more quarterbacks to ensure good competition. Trent or Fitzpatrick could both easily start the 2010 season...

     

    Free Agency/Trade: Kyle Orton, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb

    Draft: 3rd round pick : Tony Pike

     

    RUNNING BACKS

     

    Fred Jackson is the set starter and star RB for the Buffalo Bills. Lynch is still under contract is isn't bad depth although his off the field issues are becoming a problem.

     

    Free Agency/Trade: None

    Draft: 6th round pick: ? ( James Starks? Doubt it!)

     

    WIDE RECEIVERS

     

    Will T.O. come back? Probably not. Lee Evans is the lonesome #1 (or #2) once again. Steve Johnson or James Hardy could step it up but it's not clear if they can. Brandon Marshall could be acquired here... maybe even a combo package with Orton? Whoever it is - We need a BIG wide receiver.

     

    Free Agency/Trade: Kevin Walter, Brandon Marshall

    Draft: 4th round pick: Arrelious Benn

     

    OFFENSIVE LINE

     

    Our line fell apart in 2009 BUT... nothing much will change here except for LT or RT. We have Eric Wood who can play guard or center, Levitre at tackle or guard, Hangman at center or guard, Incognito at guard, and Brad Butler at guard or tackle.

     

    Free Agency/Trade: None

    Draft: 1st round pick: Anthony Davis

     

    TIGHT ENDS

     

    Shawn Nelson did a pretty decent job in 2010. He should most likely be our starter along with either Schouman or Fine.

     

    Free Agency/Trade: None

    Draft: 7th round pick: Dennis Pitta

     

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    Alright - so moving on to the DEFENSE assuming we go 3-4!

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    CORNERBACKS

     

    I believe we are set here. McGee, McKelvin, and Florence make a good nickel package. Corner will have some good competition with Youboty, Lankster and...

     

    Free Agency/Trade: None

    Draft: 5th round pick: Brian Jackson

     

    SAFETIES

     

    Another solid group we have on defense. Byrd, Whitner, Wilson, and Scott make a decent group.

     

    Free Agency/Trade: None

    Draft: Compensatory Pick

     

    DEFENSIVE LINE

     

    Here's where 3-4 gets tricky. Stroud and Kyle Williams must move to the ends... in this case... we would have a MAJOR overstock on OLBs with Kelsay, Schobel, Maybin, etc. Spencer Johnson could solidify the middle, perhaps. If not - here are our options...

     

    Free Agency/Trade: Wilfork

    Draft: 2nd round pick: Terrance Cody

     

    LINEBACKERS

     

    Like I said - we have MANY outside linebackers. My previous pick was a Nose Tackle in Terrance Cody... if for some reason we do acquire a FA NT - we could draft:

     

    Free Agency/Trade: None

    Draft: 2nd round pick: Brandon Spikes ILB (if we don't take Cody)

     

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    Discuss! :thumbsup:

  3. Why would any team last in L.A.? They have something new going on there every week. The only bad thing about this is that they have until 2015 until the lease is up. I really hope Ralph can make it that long, but who knows?

     

    Put it this way people, I'll feel a whole lot better once the Jags or Rams or any team other than the Bills commits to that new mega stadium in L.A... :thumbsup:

     

    Los Angeles is too close to the proximity of Chargers, Raiders, and 49ers fans. If I had to move a team there - it would be a California team.

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