mdk

You want "ugly"? Flash forward to 2015's NFL draft where, after an abysmal season, Buffalo's fans desperate for a franchise QB, are forced to sit on the sidelines without their #1 pick. Can you imagine the roaming lynch mobs? That will be ugly.

2 x 0 = 0

Shhhh...

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It's early in Manziel's transition to the pros. However, there are signs he processes the game quickly. With more reps I think he's going to be Tony Romo +. Which, sadly, is a more positive projection than EJ, whom remains inaccurate with sub par football instincts. Note to Bills scouts and FO: when drafting a QB, size ain't everything!

Good comment. Agree, that would have been a better way to develop a young QB like EJ.

Hope Andre reads that letter (or a close version of it) at the televised HOF presentation. Assuming money isn't the only factor, its core, emotional message plays well to the the powers that be who'll determine the fate of the Bills staying in Buffalo.

Pretty clear the apology was written by the Bills' PR department. Appreciate the organization wants to help one of their football assets get his s%#t together. Only MD can make that happen. Does he have the self-discipline? Does he want it enough? We shall see...

Geez, he's fast BUT... I have to agree with most other posters: TJ has not shown much catching or route running ability. No evidence to show he'd earn a #3 spot on 'any' NFL team. Maybe CFL???

+1 Didn't show up for pre-season games, followed his own rules - now perennial all pro and one of Buffalo's greatest ambassadors.

This is football not the church choir. You DON'T cut good young, immature players with an edge if you're building a winning program. You work with them - like Seattle has done with Marshawn Lynch. Remember him? Super Bowl.

This +1.

Sure, that bum Marshawn Lynch. Hmm, whatever became of him? Unless you're running a Bible school, work with Dareus. He's a good football player and one of the pieces of the puzzle to build a championship team. P.S Speaking of Seattle, I bet you'd have tried to run Richard Sherman out of town for his televised rant.

This. +1

This. Big job to change the losing culture. Unfortunately, Brandon is not up to the challenge.

Yes, Stevie Johnson had a down season for him. But how would you like to be the Bill's targeted receiver playing catch with last year's turnstile of 'not ready for prime time' QB's? While Stevie may not be a true #1 receiver (hope the FO will stop drafting TJ Graham, et al), he IS more than capable of being part of a successful team. This board is quick to get RID of talented, outspoken players (Marshawn, Donte, etc.). A likely 4th round draft pick for SJ doesn't advance the playoff cause.

Typical Bills fan, Chicken Little 'sky is falling' response: 'Dareus, ALL PRO? Yeah, okayy, but I'd rather have a different all pro' (i.e AJ Green). How about GREAT, we've got a killer DT, let's build some MORE building blocks through FA or the draft! (Like Sammy Watkins, for example).

Lining up Elvis Presley against TJ Graham would be a wash.

True.

A marketing guy not a football mind. This is the epicenter of the problem.

I'm optimistic that Marrone will give shorter speeches. Doug, please focus on winning more games versus P.R points.

Am a former Buffalonian who lives in the Pacific Northwest. I watch Russell Wilson weekly and read about him daily. My observations: he lives the game, is extraordinarily prepared, sneaky fast, has a rifle of an arm, computer-like accuracy, senses pressure like a barometer, and escapes tackles like Houdini. "Not sold on (Russell) Wilson"? Hmm, you, sir, are a very tough sell indeed!

"TJ Graham is close to bein' real good?" Maybe in the CFL. He's not tough enough, clutch enough, or consistent enough of a route runner to be a # 3 NFL WR, let alone anything more. He'll be at the crossroads of getting cut next year. Hope I'm wrong but that's what my eyes have seen over the past 2 years.

Russell Wilson and EJ Manuel both are young QB's. RW and EJ are both poised, articulate, and likeable human beings. RW and EJ both have strong arms. Other than these shared traits, there's a few things to separate them: height, throwing accuracy, a talent for reading defences, a 6th sense for feeling pressure, and an uncanny drive to be a champion. These are things that keep EJ from credibly being in the same conversation as Russell Wilson. Am not saying Ej can't get better or even become a good NFL QB, but there's sufficient evidence there's a wide gap between the two. Then again there's a fairly wide gap between RW and most of the QB's in the NFL. He's special.

The Bills primary need, among many, is QB. I mean, is Tavares Jackson really going to be our starting QB?? I like the upside (MVP Senior Bowl), leadership, and personality of EJ... more than Gino! So, unless someone in the 10-15 range swaps picks with us, we wont get our man by waiting until the 2nd round. Move on E.J early and address the myriad of other needs after.