Dorkington

Ditto.

Regarding the offense argument... not that PFR is the end all be-all, but these links might be relevant: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/#team_stats::25 http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/#team_stats::25 SF: 11th, 18th (both above PFR's avg) Buf: 26th, 27th (both below PFR's avg) Football Outsiders http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamoff2013 http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamoff2014 SF: 8th, 16th (both above avg) Buf: 25th, 26th (both below avg) Again, these aren't the end all be all... but two sites who's focus is on analyzing the efficiency of a team, both ranked SF's offenses better than the Bills the last couple of years. Even with all the drama in 2014 for SF.

Signed to a three year deal, with a "team option" to void the last two years, which the team has now done?

Wait, so this is a 3 year deal, not a 1 year deal? I like it more now, as I'm not really a fan of 1 year deals for proven talent, regardless of their attitude.

I wouldn't be surprised if it were Roman angling to get Clay, vs Rex. All we can do is look at Roman's history of TE use to get an idea of what to expect from Clay. Will he meet those numbers? I doubt it, simply because the opportunities will be spread out, AND we'll be running a lot. That doesn't mean he's a decoy though, imo. There's one ball for Watkins, Woods, Harvin, Clay, and McCoy. And that's before you get to other guys like Hogan, Goodwin, FredEx, Gragg/Gray. My expectation of Clay isn't in final stats, but if he performs when called upon. Does he make the key block? Does he get open when his number is called? Does he make a play with the ball after catching it? Etc. Vernon Davis, considered one of the better TEs in the league, imo... 2011 - 16 gms, 67 rec, 792 yds, 6 TD 2012 - 16 gms, 41 rec, 548 yds, 5 TD 2013 - 15 gms, 52 rec, 850 yds, 13 TD 2014 - 14 gms, 26 rec, 245 yds, 2 TD Total: 61 gms, 186 rec, 2435 yds, 26 TD Avg 16 game: 48 rec, 639 yds, 7 TD For comparison's sake... taking Clay's last two years, you get a 16 game average of 68 rec, 727 yds, 5 TD

I thought I remembered Gragg grading really well on blocking during the preseason.... or am I going insane?

Challenge will be, do we have a QB that can recognize who is going to be open?

We've been "conservative" for a very long time, and have missed the playoffs for 15 years now. Hell, when was the last time we had a winning record before last year? I'll take some gambling at this point. Maybe our fortunes will change.

Oh right, Lawson.... Even though we have Rex, I'm still assuming in my head that we're a 4-3 team because of the way our line is built... though I know he'll basically run whatever front... but to me Lawson is more a OLB than a DE, even though he played DE last year. Fun times with positions, hah. This lines up pretty well with DW giving him a low/backup level contract. He wouldn't see the field much with Rex's system, I guess.

God I love the internet. Hand wringing and crying over the Bills not getting a talented TE. Bills sign a TE. Hand wringing and crying over the Bills signing a talented TE.

We definitely need depth at the LB position... in fact I'm not even sure who we have outside of Brown and Bradham...

Pretty sure we're doomed. I read it right here on the internet.

I bet EJ/Cassel/Tuel/Taylor are nervous... there's no one to blame but themselves if the Bills don't get to the playoffs AND go deep, with this roster.

WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME THIS WAS HAPPENING

funny how that works

It's mostly people of color working the counter at my Starbucks, and I live in a decidedly white neighborhood.

Was gonna post something about jumping the shark, but then Batman came in with a lightsaber.

Your avatar says you aren't ready!

Or maybe they are just optimizing their roster, to give them as much flexibility to improve. Doesn't always have to be a big splash player.

Good on him... he got a decent paycheck, and made a sound decision for his future. If he had some concerns before his concussion, I imagine they increased afterwards, and throughout the season. I've said it before, but I always have a lot of respect for players who walk away from the game early, to focus on being healthy for the long term. There is no obligation to ruin your lives for fans, glory, or money.

Socially, good on them for wanting to take part in the process. Functionally, nope. Give me my coffee, I don't want to be held up because a barista is talking someone's ear off. Starbucks can probably find a better way to help communities, imo.

The Starting OG for the Betterment of Offensive Play Production Project.

Ok ok, I changed my vote to help momentum.

PLEASE

Wow... its surprising for a player to straight up take a cut.