David D

The raiders are drafting better than we are........ Oakland Raiders Summary: This is another team that gets a big bump up the Board, based on performance. As I wrote about Oakland midway through the season, its ability to get maximum value in "playing the draft" has been questionable, but what isn't in question is the eye for talent. Rolando McClain was a starter at linebacker, and a pretty good one; Lamarr Houston is a solution in the middle of the defensive line; and Jared Veldheer got moved around to start the season but found a home right where he was in college, as an athletic left tackle who should only get better. Then they got a steal out of Jacoby Ford as icing on the cake. His pass-catching skills are far better than his draft profile indicated. Solid work. Draft grade: C-plus | Current Grade: A-minus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buffalo Bills Summary:Considering the holes on the roster, Buffalo had to get players that could step in immediately and help. I like C.J. Spiller, but emphasized that I considered him a bit of a luxury pick, considering there are other options in that backfield. His season can only be considered a disappointment. Torell Troup and Arthur Moats saw some time, but is there one guy from this class who looks like an anchor? I questioned Buffalo's plan, and I'm not sure this draft shows it really had one. If it did, that plan went off course early. Draft grade: C-plus | Current Grade: D-plus

From an ESPN insider article.... "They do this with a personnel blueprint nearly every franchise has tried to duplicate: by getting as many as 10 pairs of eyes on every draft prospect, they are able to pick exceptionally well, with few big mistakes, and restock their roster each fall with young, talented and cost-efficient players who perfectly fit their schemes." Obviously we have a scout department, not one person stands up and says, hey this maybin kid has a 30" waist or can we afford a reggie bush type player (spiller)on this roster,etc. Or, we do have guys objecting and RW and TM just over ride everyone?

We may have a crap load of receivers but not one with good hands who can consistantly get open!!!

Does CJ have happy feet. Its like a qb without pocket presence. I'm not talking about kick/punt returns but when it's a running play. Is feet seem to be moving too fast to let the play develop. ????

Dude that's me. Since the early 70's, I get ready to see my home town team, my heritage, and my beloved Buffalo Bills every Sunday during football season win, loss or embarrass.

Jim Brown - Question - why (retire)? OJ - why? Bill Walsh - why?

Really? And he's a loser? More incredible insight from TSW.

Let's make it a bit more personal......what do you do to make a living?

I pretty sure this has been done before but we've got 14 days to kill so....... Born Niagra Falls 68' Short stint on Grand Island Williamsville North High School Left in 85' and live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

I've sat in the M&T Club. Did it because I brought my wife and kids to the game. None of whom ever lived in Buffalo. The view was good... they're box seats though. I'd rather be out in the stadium closer to the action.

If Tebow slips to 41, and after drafting a franchise LT, why is he more of a developmental guy than brohm, fritz, or even Edwards? Granted none of the fore mentioned cost us a second rounder, but i think this guy is going to be special. He has one characteristic we haven't had since Jim K. , a fierce competitor. Hey, look at what flutie accomplished! Its hard to believe some say they'd give up altogether on the bills if we draft him, but others talk about Caulpepper and John kitna. There's no logic to me in the thinking.

Too bad Ellison dosnt have a twin bro. We could then ship POZ to miami to be the next zach thomas Go Buddy

How many more years r we gonna carry Parrish?

This mals NO sense. We need quality backup when Woods dos get bttr. I'm scrathing my had AGAIN.