richNjoisy

wow if he had fallen to us I figure we would have taken him messed up, man, messed up

I have also noticed this about McKelvin - that he often seems to be in the right position to knock down the ball but isn't looking back so the receiver catches the ball over/around him. A Pass Rush will certainly help him but is it a question of technique or instinct that makes him a liability out there? If the former, then good coaching can salvage him but if the latter.....not much you can do if he is one-on-one.

Great Story!!!! And Yes, we do welcome people - especially into the Bills Fanatic community!

Hammer is indeed only cantankerous when he's tanked. So, no worries. (of course, he's always.......... ) Great place to be - so don't hesitate to park there!!! Go Bills!

HOWEVER: New England, which made an art of hoarding picks in past years, has only two picks remaining in the entire draft, and at this time doesn't have any third day picks at all.

Yep - I always sought out his mocks since they ALMOST always were the most accurate. I have switched over this year (due to attrition) to CBS' Clark Judge who has a decent record. Here's his latest: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock he has us taking Floyd. I am still hoping for Keuchly This guy is also pretty good: http://draftace.com/blog/mockdraft/mike-band-mock-draft/ I am waiting for him to update his mock. His latest (from April 14th) also has us taking Floyd

I agree John. I particularly liked yesterday's email fan "press conference" where Buddy's responses were interpreted every which way. Other than his comment that "it is unlikely we will draft a TE" - most of his responses could and should have been heard as "maybe and I ain't gonna tell y'all anything else" to any question which started as "could you select "BLANK" " I see no reason to select a safety in round 1. Not with Byrd and Wilson being on the team and having played well with basically no pass rush for years. In fact, the Bills DID have a pass rush early in the season (Merriman IMO was being held on practically every play especially in the Cheatriot's game) and lookie lookie at all the INT's. I like Keuchly to "clean up the mess" (make a zillion tackles) or Floyd to open the field for Stevie. Ifthe Bills go OT, I am o.k. since I feel you can never have too many competent OT's. If they draft Gilmore, I sure hope he is REALLY good. -RnJ

I BELIEVE marijuana stays in the bloodstream for quite a while (more than a week??) so, he's young , not TOO smart and this really attractive girl hands him a joint and smiles at him......what's one puff huh baby? o.k. - it was dumb but at least he admitted it yada yada yada ummmmm because it's illegal maybe? but don;t yell at me, I am o.k with making it legal. I don;t smoke but I do like my bourbon.........

For Pot http://tracking.si.com/2012/04/19/nfl-prospect-mike-adams-tested-positive-for-marijuana-at-combine/ seems minor TO ME. If he drops to #41, I have no problem with taking him. my 2 cents

Nix says he can play all three positions but I'd like him in the middle behind our two monster lineman so he never gets blocked. Let him call the plays and seldom blitz (leave that to Merriman if he doesn't have his hand on the ground replacing Kelsay) and Barnett or Moats). Keuchly would also be given the assignment of covering TE's - apparently he is o.k. at that.

Gosselin was promoted an now says he will not have the time to do mocks. I always used him as my main "squeeze" for mocks . I was disappointed but oh well...

My GUESS (and that's all it is) is given that this is the last year in the Toronto series contract, the Front Office will want a sell out. best chance is to put the marquee "home" game there. That would have to mean the Patriots. So - I am predicting Patriots "at" Bills in Toronto sometime in late October - early November. As to the Home Opener, I expect it to be week 2 and I predict it will be St Louis. Maybe Billsstart the season - on the road - and at Indianapolis. The obvious national game is Bills at Houston. Just guesses....I have found no leaks anywhere....same as last year. Two year's ago, the Dolphins leaked their schedule a few hours early.

For what it's worth, the miami dolphins website has on their schedule page: Schedule Release Party Join us at Duffy's in North Miami Beach on April 17th to celebrate the release of the 2012 NFL schedule and find out who the Dolphins will open up against! But, we are talking about the Fish......

I think the delay was caused by the Peyton Manning signing and the trade of Tebow. The owner's meeting was only one week after the signing and just a day or so before the Tebow trade. The schedule was set before then and simply needed owner approval BUT the networks probably chimed in requesting a switch. Once this happened, assuming it did, then the schedule was delayed. Just a guess....

I don't see how he can be a Poz clone - this guy CAN cover people. Poz was simply AWFUL

http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2012/4/9/2936513/nfl-schedule-release-date-2012 I believe there was also a story late last week (pro football talk?) that reported a source showing the release coming up on "An upcoming tuesday" That narrowed it down to tomorrow or the 17th. The 17th is also typically around the time the schedule is released Obviously none of this is carved in stone but there you have it. -RichNJoisy edit - here's the link to profootballtalk I saw: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/07/schedule-release-likely-coming-on-a-tuesday-but-which-one/

Ummmmmmmmmm It consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be answered in 12 minutes Say guessing should land him a 10 And leave him with 11 minutes to actually try to read a few of the questions It is really hard to imagine he is able to read. I think reading means a high enough intelligence to score at least an 8. Oh God, please don't tell me he has a driver's license Of course if he drinks enough, it won't matter... Gulp

http://espn.go.com/page2/s/closer/020228test.html for example questions http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/03/claiborne-gives-birth-to-a-four-on-the-wonderlic/ for the report on this Ohhhhhkayyyy He can STILL tie his own shoes....right?

In Lakota/Dakota/Nakota the word for Buffalo is: "ta Tanka" How about Ta Tanka Line?

I am 50 and have followed the sabres since late 60's yep - they always sing them both the Sabres singer is Doug Allen. He is a great singer!

woo hoooo! I am heading to Buffalo for Friday's game - The Rev bought me tickets a month ago hopin' the game would matter!!

I know this has been argued a lot but I still can't get it into my head where the "line" is between a player who can play Guard and a player who can play tackle. Is it arm length? Strength? Body size? Balance? Plus - I take it even the most staunch advocate for drafting a tackle way before a guard - HAS to have a point where an extremely gifted guard is better than a mediocre tackle. So, to the guard advocates - how good is DeCastro and is there some point where even HE is a better option at tackle than some other player that is more natural at the tackle position? The argument here from the "tackle" people (such as Kaenon I assume) is that Reiff and Martin are much better tackles than DeCastro at tackle AND are much better tackles than Levitre at tackle too (right, Kaenon? I don't want to put words in your mouth). My own position is to draft the best player available if within reason (such as, no kickers in the 1st round). If Decastro is head and shoulders better than anyone else...I am all for drafting him even if it is a position of strength. I am sure this is where my opinion is quite different from the "tackle" people but I would prefer to draft the best players and fill in with best available at position of need (draft or FA) rather than let that great player slip to another team. So, I am fine with drafting DeCastro at 10. My 2 cents

Bills awarded seventh-rounder (No. 251 overall) I have seen this as well

well, "kelly", this thread is definitely one reason you have to ask yourself, "why did I even bother"? sigh In any event, Enjoy the draft. I will!

I totally agree but I would use the word "exasperated" rather than "interesting". This is a multi billion dollar industry (I'd ask myself) so why can't they figure this out? Dozens of times every year I can within seconds tell if a play needs reviewed but the refs/coaches don't know? All each needed was one idiot (like myself) sitting and watching the game with a beer in his hand to make the "quick decision" simply by watching REGULAR TV coverage. Here's hoping the league wakes up and smells the coffee on this one. -RnJ