Jauronimo
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Probably the most frustrating part of the last decade of utter futility, from a fan perspective, was that we had no idea who is ultimately making decisions. Few things are as frustrating as being super pissed off and not knowing who you should be pissed at.
We know the product on field has been sub par. We know that poor personnel decisions are a large factor in that, but who was making decisions pre Nix? Was it Brandon, Modrak, Guy, Jauron, Levy, Wade, our meddling owner, all of the above?
While I don't have any issue with his dismissal, I'm not as sure as some others here at TBD that Modrak is some grossly incompetent fool, barely intelligent enough to handle the fry station at McDonald's, far less run a scouting dept for a professional football team. I am sure, however, that I would like nothing more than for Modrak or another of the Bills gilted, former employees to write a tell-all book about the last decade and shed some light on the inner workings at OBD.
When Donte moves on I expect he will be a wealth of information.
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I wouldn't fret too much about Kelsay. Yes, he was abused at OLB and totally exposed in coverage, but he's a serviceable DE. It's not like the Bills hit him with the franchise tag or tossed Patrick Willis money at him. Hes been a loyal Bill for years who gave it his all and did what was asked of him.
As an employer you like to reward those types to demonstrate that you're committed to your players. I know the NFL is no place for sentiment (New England certainly wouldn't have made the same move), but its not like FAs are lining up at the gates of OBD asking to play for the Bills. In the grand scheme, moves like the Kelsay signing, albeit baffling at the time, are a small investment toward building a good reputation. One which will hopefully pay dividends in the near future.
Besides, his Celino & Barnes commercial is excellent. It really looked like it was his first time holding a football. He genuinely seemed scared of the thing.
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Where do we pick and does anyone have a list of potential top players?
What? I thought they stopped doing that! I'm burning my card and moving to Canada. Anyone with me?
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Its definitely too early to write the book on Pegula but the early signs are certainly encouraging. I'm very optimistic about what Regier will be able to do now that he has access to the checkbook. No GM in the league has done more with less. The Sabres lineup has been almost entirely home grown talent since I was old enough to watch. With enough cash to retain our talent and add a few FAs I think the future is bright in Buffalo.
Tyler Myers future Norris winner? Absolutely. He is light years ahead of the learning curve for a young defensemen in the NHL. Normally D-men start to realize their potential around age 30 as their experience and awareness develops. See Scott Stevens, Scott Neidermayer, Lidstrom, Chelios, and Chara, even though I despise the guy. Each of those pretty dominant defensemen had their best years in the second halves of their careers. For Myers to be where he is at the age of 21 is unbelievable. When he fills out that frame, watch out. God I wish he would put on a USA sweater next olympics (born in Dallas, lived in Calgary).
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Imagine how bad it'll be if dareus or fairley turns into sean Gilbert?
Good point, but in this instance I think either Fairley or Dareus are much safer picks than any QB coming out this year.
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Taking a QB early in the draft always scares me. It seems like a no brainer when it works, but its devastating when it flops. After 10 years of misery it would be a tough pill to swallow using our #3 on the next Ryan Leaf. I'm not saying Gabbert is going to fail, but it seems like a huge risk that early in the draft. Especially since Gabbert's biggest accomplishment seems to be convincing Andrew Luck to stay in school. I mean that is why Blaine's stock is so high right now. Its a good thing I'm not running a pro draft.
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I would like nothing more than for Maybin to have a breakout season and have to eat everything I've said about the guy. But there is no reason to think a breakout season is coming. The guy doesn't show enough in practice against an average O-Line to even dress for half the games. I hope I'm wrong but it looks pretty bleak for QB killa, league thrilla, Mayhem Maybin. Sadly he's a better ball player than rapper.
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I think one of the major contributing factors to the new pass happy NFL is that the old guard have largely retired. The table may have been set in the 70s with the rule changes but coaches still viewed the passing game with skepticism. It was popular sentiment that running the ball and stopping the run was the way football games were won. Not that the traditional view is wrong, but as that generation fazed out modern coaches began to explore the possibilities of the aerial attack. The Michael Lewis book The Blindside does a great job in explaining the evolution of passing in the NFL. If I recall correctly, Lewis cites that there has been a steady increase each season in the number of pass attempts in the NFL over the last 3 decades. As coaches began to see first hand what an innovative passing game can deliver more were willing to adopt pass first offenses. That gradual increase in passing over the last 25-30 years I think is pretty compelling evidence of a change in attitude.
The rule changes and enforcements certainly aren't doing anything to slow down the passing game.
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Could be risky move bringing in Herschel. Are his other personalities prepared for the rigors of an NFL season?
Excellent News!
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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After carefully reviewing this thorough forecast of the 2012 draft, my first observation was that I'm reasonably sure this guy cuts his own hair. Moving on, what a monumental waste of time it is to try and predict the order teams will finish, the rise and fall of college prospects and evolving team needs, all at once.
If you want to write a piece about the top college prospects in 2012 and projected first rounders, why not just do that instead of confounding the article with absurd predictions and fluff about team needs? I know you he has to differentiate his mock from the million others out there, but sacrificing your credibility probably isn't the wisest way to go about that.
Even though he likely owns a flowbee, I'll give the guy some credit for successfully predicting 50% of 2011 first round in his previous mock. But take a look at his projected draft order in his Way Too Early 2011 Mock Draft. Has he learned nothing?
This guy must be a big AZ Cardinals fan.