R. Rich

1. Steve and I are planning to go to Tahou's tomorrow afternoon, probably around noon or 1pm. Feel free to join us. 2. I'll be staying @ Steve's place, but if we want to arrange to meet up before going into the meeting, I'm open for suggestions. 3. I kid because I love.

I hope to still be able to make the booster meeting. I can't say for sure whether I'll be there or not. If I do make the trip, I'll be going up to Nick Tahou's for a plate on Wednesday w/ LancasterSteve, but I'll probably be in Erie on Friday, so that's out.

You were @ Danny's that Saturday? Did we meet?

Happy birthdy to you both. Hey tmk-nj, I'd better see you at the opener. Tell your boy, you know, your cowardly co-worker who wouldn't come watch the Bills-NE game w/ us in CNJ last year, he'd better show up too.

Before his injury last year, Foster would've been the no brainer choice for you here. You could hope for a full recovery and keep him, or go w/ either Boldin or Stokley. I think Koren Robinson is so overrated and his hands aren't reliable at all. Me? I'd probably take a risk and keep Foster. If healthy, he's a beast!

I hear ya. I live about 6-6 1/2 hours away, and I would not want to make that drive the same day. I did that back in '96 (for the Patriots game), and I was worn out.

Whatever do you mean, Gavin? Stop misquoting me.

Just 139 days and counting!!!!!

There goes the neighborhood.

Like one of the bios on him stated, "...this is not your father's Munoz..."

*Man, was I shocked to see Aaron Rodgers fall to Green Bay, the team that badly needed a QB and secretly hoped to have a shot at Rodgers (considering that nobody seemed interested in trading up and how the teams at the top, other than SF, wanted to go in other directions than QB. **Mike Williams (WR) to Detroit? Either Charles Rogers has been sent a clear message, or Millen has forasken his lousy defense w/ his first pick. One thing is for sure: Joey Harrington is running out of excuses now! He's got plenty of weapons now w/ R. Williams, M. Williams, Rogers, Jones, and free agent TE Marcus Pollard. If he can't get it done for them now, he should be outta there. Just imagine if the Lions HADN'T drafted Harrington: there's a very good chance that the Bills would have...........ugh! ***I was also shocked to see New Orleans trade up to Houston's spot, but NOT draft Derrick Johnson, a guy they not only badly needed, but badly WANTED too! Still, maybe Jammal Brown will be a factor for them. Once they announced the trade, I really thought it was to draft DJ ahead of Kansas City, particularly after Thomas Davis was taken. ****Dallas had a nice first round, getting both Demarcus Ware and Marcus Spears. They've addressed their pass rush (Ware) and got a guy who should be a great fit to their 3-4 front (Spears). *****On to our beloved Bills. Taking Parrish in the 2nd round threw me for a loop. I really thought they'd go OL or maybe even CB w/ that pick. Is it a bad pick? No. He could become a very productive slot receiver for us, something we need. All I need to do is think of the Pittsburgh game last year to know the importance of having a good slot WR to create matchup problems. He's potentially a good one. Also, the Everett pick was a good one as well. This guy is a solid blocking TE who also can help out as a receiver. Since we really don't know about the status of Euhus and Campbell, this only strengthens that position for us. Both of these guys seemed to have been drafted to give the Bills more offensive firepower, which is something I believe we all would like to see. For that reason, I'm not too upset at picking them. There are some pretty decent OL still available, especially at center. Jason Brown is the guy I've been touting for a while now (my draftee for the Bills in my early offseason scenarios), and he's still out there. There's also some lesser known, but very good, centers out there like Junius Coston of North Carolina A&T and Rob Hunt of North Dakota State who may come into play later on. One name to watch in terms of OTs (who can also play guard): Claude Terrell of New Mexico. He's more of a RT or a G prospect, but he's a highly regarded prospect the Bills may consider today if he's available at the time of their pick. ******Players to watch for today? Other than the OL I mentioned earlier, there's a few who the Bills could consider and are good value: Marion Barber III, RB, Minnesota I'm just stunned that he hasn't been taken. Along w/ Ryan Moats, JJ Arrington, and Eric Shelton, he's a guy I thought maybe the Bills would take a look at in rounds 3-5. Ernest Shazor, S, Michigan This would be strictly for the future, but Lawyer Milloy isn't getting any younger. This guy could learn from Milloy and eventually be ready to replace him. Think of a younger, slightly bigger Rodney Harrison w/out the cheap shots. Travis Daniels, CB, LSU This would be a great value pick. He needs some time to develop, but has the potential to become a quality starting CB in the NFL. I could name a few more, but the 2nd day has already started and I'm outta here. Okay, that's it. Now, continue to leave me the **** alone while the damn draft is on! See ya.

*Man, was I shocked to see Aaron Rodgers fall to Green Bay, the team that badly needed a QB and secretly hoped to have a shot at Rodgers (considering that nobody seemed interested in trading up and how the teams at the top, other than SF, wanted to go in other directions than QB. **Mike Williams (WR) to Detroit? Either Charles Rogers has been sent a clear message, or Millen has forasken his lousy defense w/ his first pick. One thing is for sure: Joey Harrington is running out of excuses now! He's got plenty of weapons now w/ R. Williams, M. William, Rogers, Jones, and free agent TE Marcus Pollard. If he can't get it done for them now, he should be outta there. Just imagine if the Lions HADN'T drafted Harrington: there's a very good chance that the Bills would have...........ugh! ***I was also shocked to see New Orleans trade up to Houston's spot, but NOT draft Derrick Johnson, a guy they not only badly needed, but badly WANTED too! Still, maybe Jammal Brown will be a factor for them. Once they announced the trade, I really thought it was to draft DJ ahead of Kansas City, particularly after Thomas Davis was taken. ****Dallas had a nice first round, getting both Demarcus Ware and Marcus Spears. They've addressed their pass rush (Ware) and got a guy who should be a great fit to their 3-4 front (Spears). *****On to our beloved Bills. Taking Parrish in the 2nd round threw me for a loop. I really thought they'd go OL or maybe even CB w/ that pick. Is it a bad pick? No. He could become a very productive slot receiver for us, something we need. All I need to do is think of the Pittsburgh game last year to know the importance of having a good slot WR to create matchup problems. He's potentially a good one. Also, the Everett pick was a good one as well. This guy is a solid blocking TE who also can help out as a receiver. Since we really don't know about the status of Euhus and Campbell, this only strengthens that position for us. Both of these guys seemed to have been drafted to give the Bills more offensive firepower, which is something I believe we all would like to see. For that reason, I'm not too upset at picking them. There are some pretty decent OL still available, especially at center. Jason Brown is the guy I've been touting for a while now (my draftee for the Bills in my early offseason scenarios), and he's still out there. There's also some lesser known, but very good, centers out there like Junius Coston of North Carolina A&T and Rob Hunt of North Dakota State who may come into play later on. One name to watch in terms of OTs (who can also play guard): Claude Terrell of New Mexico. He's more of a RT or a G prospect, but he's a highly regarded prospect the Bills may consider today if he's available at the time of their pick. ******Players to watch for today? Other than the OL I mentioned earlier, there's a few who the Bills could consider and are good value: Marion Barber III, RB, Minnesota I'm just stunned that he hasn't been taken. Along w/ Ryan Moats, JJ Arrington, and Eric Shelton, he's a guy I thought maybe the Bills would take a look at in rounds 3-5. Ernest Shazor, S, Michigan This would be strictly for the future, but Lawyer Milloy isn't getting any younger. This guy could learn from Milloy and eventually be ready to replace him. Think of a younger, slightly bigger Rodney Harrison w/out the cheap shots. Travis Daniels, CB, LSU This would be a great value pick. He needs some time to develop, but has the potential to become a quality starting CB in the NFL. I could name a few more, but the 2nd day has already started and I'm outta here. Okay, that's it. Now, continue to leave me the **** alone while the damn draft is on! See ya.

Don't forget Lock Out and the instant cinematic classic: Cobra.

Frankenstinian? Such cleverish usely of wordery.

My thoughts exactly. The top pick in the draft by the Falcons and a total waste of a roster space.

I am a Booster Club member, knucklehead! I just have never made a meeting in the 2 years I've been a member. This will be my first meeting. I'm pretty sure Steve is a member of the Boosters as well.

Happy birthday. This time, I mean it.

The difference being that Randle El was a very good college quarerback, good enough to be the Big 11's Player of the Year his last year of school. I don't think Jones will be a bust, but he probably will need time to adjust. Don't expect big things from him immediately.

I can recall when people thought the same of DT Bryant Young, after he broke his leg for the second time.

With the Ravens' switch from the 3-4 to the 4-3, they are entertaining the idea of using Boulware as the rush end instead of as the WLB. If that happens, it'll test your theory.

Thanks for the info. LancasterSteve and I will be there.

Don't forget that other FSU scrub at DE: Peter Boulware.

Correct.

It depends. You can have an average 40 time yet still have good closing speed. Some people have to build up to top speed and it may take more than 40 yards for them to reach their top speed. Also, if they have good man/ball skills, including good reaction time, that plus the ability to close can mask a 'slow' 40 time.

No.