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    RD1, Pick #4: WR Sammy Watkins - Clemson

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Does it take an old man like me to remember how many Bills 1st-rounders didn't work out? Terry Miller, Booker Moore, Perry Tuttle, Ronnie Harmon, James Williams, Mike Williams, and Tony Hunter, anyone?

     

    Also, how many of you were naysayers in 1987 when we gave up two firsts and a second for Bennett? Our first pick in 1988, in the 2nd round? Some Thurman Thomas guy you may have heard of?

    A Better Way To Judge How Good Offenses and Defenses Really Are

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Not really. If you are going to be a "bottom line kind of guy", the only stats that count are wins and losses.

     

    The idea behind stats to me, is to get an idea about where and how to improve your team's performance. Merely looking at points scored/allowed doesn't really zero in on how to identify problems.

     

    No, wins and losses indicate how good a team is as a whole. An offense is as good as the number of points it scores; a defense is as good as the number of points it allows.

    Chris Kluwe speaks out on being cut last spring

    in Off the Wall Archives

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    Dude, when you bring Hitler and Jews into a conversation, you're kind of treading on thin ice. FWIW, he also calls Obama "the enemy." Here is the clip: https://www.youtube....h?v=1eF6vCv13bw If you watch this and don't think that ESPN might have wanted to distance themselves from this guy, you're crazy. And I agree with you, I think people/the media can often times be overly politically correct, but this is kind of an extreme example. And again, I don't think anyone would want to take away ol' Hank's freedom to say what he did. Also, in a bit of irony pertaining to our discussion, Hank, Jr. kind of harasses the Fox anchor at the beginning of the clip, don't you think?

     

    A lot of people have called Obama the enemy, or worse, because of his politics. Hank may have gone a little overboard, but the least ESPN could have done was warned him first. Oh, well, what's done is done.

     

    With respect to Kluwe, I respect his right to be an advocate for whatever cause he wants to support; however, I also respect the ST coach's right to be a bigot. Neither is illegal. However, if Kluwe alleges his release was due to his activism, he has no hard proof. Also, he has no hard proof that the coach said what he alleges. The only place this could play out is in the court of public opinion.

    Chris Kluwe speaks out on being cut last spring

    in Off the Wall Archives

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    Speaking up in favor of equal rights and comparing the president to Adolf Hitler are two totally different animals. Although, I agree that both ESPN and the Vikings have every bit the right to terminate the employment of whoever they want just as much as both individuals have the right to say whatever they want in the first place. It was incredible to me after Hank Williams, Jr. got fired that people were saying, "what happened to free speech?" Well I can walk into work and tell my female boss she has a nice ass. I'm free to do it- it's legal and I won't get arrested for it- but my company would be within their rights to fire me for it.

     

    Wouldn't that constitute sexual harassment, which is illegal? And I, for one, do not believe Hank compared Obama to Hitler. Rather, his remark was that two polar opposites, Obama and Boehner, golfing together is comparable to two other polar opposites, Hitler and a Jew, golfing together. Sorry, I don't buy into the media hysteria that forbids anything negative being said about issues that determine political correctness.

    Marrone and the TE Position

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted · Edited by Beerball

    According to Chris Brown, Marrone is encourage about our TEs.

     

     

    "I feel we've gotten good production," Marrone said. "I think that Scott Chandler had a fine year. He really did. I think that we have players in place here, on this roster, which can be very productive. The tight ends under contract are Chris Gragg, Tony Moeaki and Lee Smith. Mike Caussin, who was on I-R is a restricted free agent and Chandler is scheduled to be unrestricted.

     

    Does this mean we're going to try and resign Chandler?

     

    http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2014/01/02/marrone-encouraged-about-te-position/

    New years 3rd mock

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Hate your draft.

     

    1. No guards or tackles early; nothing to patch our biggest holes = another year of futility.

     

    2. You want another 235 lb inside LB to stop the run? This needs more thought.

     

    3. Carlos Hyde is reportedly lazy; needed a kick in the hinnie to get him started this year. This guy is no Fred Jackson.

     

    jjmac; did you watch Evans throw a tantrum early last night, then disappear???

     

    I did. It's only reinforces why I'm not a fan of his and don't want him on our roster.

     

     

    I'd rather have Khalil Mack, but Mosely would be a good pick as well.

     

    Allen Robinson is a good WR and has potential, but I do not see him being an instant impact player. Which is why I'd rather sign a veteran WR in free agency. We drafted 2 WR's last year and I don't want to use more draft picks on that position when we have other needs. We need a WR who can help the Bills immediately, not another rookie who will need time to develop.

     

    As for Carlos Hyde, I doubt he lasts all the way to the 3rd round. Even if he does, I do not see RB as that big of a need. I see the 3rd round as an opportunity of getting another QB.

     

    Mark Vader, I think a RB in the 3rd is a good idea. Develop a young RB during Fred's contract year in case we part ways with him afterward.

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