R. Rich

Wolf is retired and Reese is a paid consultant for New England.

It is quite important to have a good QB situation in today's NFL. Problem is, too many people lose sight of everythng for the sake of that position. Based on the talent that should be available in this year's draft, I honestly cannot say I'd forsake a stud LB like McClain (if he actually declares and IF he's available) or a big DT like Suh (huge IF), Cody, or even McCoy. Not to mention a tackle like Okung (again, if he's available) to solidify a position the Bills (including their QBs) NEED to see solidified for any of the QBs that should be available. I don't see Colt McCoy, Jimmy Clausen, or Sam Bradford as a "franchise" QB in the mold of Rivers, Manning, or Roethlisberger. Maybe they are, but to me, it makes more sense to build up the horrendous O line, add some more bulk to the interior of the D line, and add not only badly needed size, but also athleticism to the LB corps FIRST.

TBD?

As soon as I win the lottery, I'll take care of it.

Hahaha!!! Nah. Jason Brown.

Considering he was knocked out for the season after 2 games, it's unclear as to how much of an upgrade he would've been.

I hear ya. I can recall when the fans just knew the Bills should draft Mike Nugent.

I'm not even that concerned w/ Bradford's shoulder injury as I am the fact that he could very well be yet another Big 12 QB w/ huge stats that flames out in the pros, like many of the 9 other Big 12 QBs drafted since 1996. Maybe he's different from the others, but it's a leap of faith right now. Sorry, but I'd rather have the OL, DL, or OLB upgrade.

I sure hope I'm wrong, but Stroud appears to be on the decline. Too many times this season, I've watched as one guy has taken him out of the play. He has had his moments, but he has not been a stout presence in the middle of the Bills defense. Maybe next season will bring more talent 'round him and a stronger effort from him and we'll see better results. Let's hope.

Actually, I think he ran a 4.49 @ the combine.

Stroud should stand up and say that this team needs a better MIDDLE. Period.

I wholeheartedly agree.

Sorry, but I just don't see this crop as a bunch of can't miss prospects along the lines of guys like Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, or Philip Rivers. Sometimes, the best QBs in the draft are just that, and not "franchise QBs". Every draft does not produce franchise QBs, and the sooner people realize this, the better. The same folks that throw 'round warnings like "don't draft players from Texas or Penn State" have no qualms whatsoever wanting to draft a Big 12 QB, when we've seen a littany of guys from this conference come into the league and flame out. That doesn't make much sense to me. I look @ the top available players in this year's draft, and there is no QB I'd be willing to take over a space eating DT, or a freakishly built OLB, or a stabilizing OT, many or all of whom could be available to the Bills when their turn comes up to draft in Round 1.

His post highlighted the need to draft a "franchise QB" in the first round. Kurt Warner does not fit that bill. In fact, the guy that they did draft in the first round to be their "franchise QB" is currently riding the pine.

Funny you should reference the Arizona Cardinals when making this statement.

And protect your "franchise QB" w/ what??? Then again, QBs don't need much protection. Okung would be a great choice for the Bills if he's there. Honestly, if the pick ends up being an offensive or defensive lineman, that could only help. A stud DT like Cody, McCoy (I like him, but not as much as guys like Todd McShay, who think he should be the top pick), or Suh would be a tremendous pickup. I personally hope McClain does enter the draft and is available w/ the Bills pick, but I'd be happy w/ line help too. I just hope they don't use the pick on a skill player.

McCoy-DT??? Out of the choices, I'd go w/ Rolando McClain. A LB w/ size (6-4, 260) and speed (4.6)? It's something the Bills sorely lack and I think this guy has the potential to be a real beast in the NFL. He still hasn't declared his intentions (probably will wait 'til some time after the BCS title game), but if he does come out early, I'd LOVE to see him end up in a Bills uniform.

Okay. So it was all Vinny's idea to forego the draft and trade away all of their picks for aging free agents, as he did in his first stint in Washington? Then, he "wised up", and the second time 'round, he decided to actually try to draft players, but he forgot how to do what he had done so successfully in San Fransisco? Uh huh. If Cerrato had nothing but a track record of failure in terms of his drafting of personnel, then I'd agree w/ the angry DC mob. But considering the drafts during his tenure in San Fransisco (91-98) brought in the following.. DT Ted Washington RB Ricky Watters FS Merton Hanks DT Dana Stubblefield QB Elvis Grbac DT Bryant Young LB Lee Woodall QB Jeff Garcia (signed as UDFA) WR Terrell Owens C Jeremy Newberry S Lance Schulters FB Fred Beasley ...I'd say he does okay as a personnel guy. All of the above players were Pro Bowl players back when it mattered (before players got "injured" and their replacements got "injured" and the 4th choice was selected), too. Now, where I do agree w/ the angry mob is in how Cerrato ignored the lines for much of the past decade. Since the last real stud lineman they drafted was Chris Samuels back in 2000, I'd say it could qualify as "ignoring". That is probably a huge reason why the Redskins have faltered so much in recent years. Again, you have to wonder was this all on Vinny, or did Snyder have a hand in it. Now if he lands another GM gig, gets free reign to handle things, and falls flat on his face yet again, then I'd have to admit he's in over his head.

All I want for Christmas is...

Cerrato was Lou Holtz' recruiting coordinator when he was a national championship winning coach @ that school. He then went on to draft guys like Dana (former NFL Defensive Player of the Year) Stubblefield, Bryant (NFL all 1990s team) Young, and some smallish DT named Ted Washington. So yeah, he may know a thing or two 'bout personnel. As for his Washington stints? Please. You think those were all HIS moves and not Dan Snyder's?

Well, since you asked..... 1. I'd hit the record Mega Millions jackpot for $975 billion. 2. I'd buy the Buffalo Bills. 3. I'd fire just 'bout everyone. 4. I'd hire a good up and coming personnel guy or someone who has the knowledge but needs a change of scenery (Cerrato got a raw deal in Washington, so did Kokinis in Cleveland). I'd let that person bring in the coach they want to bring in (like what Dimitroff did by bringing Smith to Atlanta), making sure that everyone (myself, my GM, and my coach) is on the same page as far as what we want to do. 5. Speaking of.....I'd want to bring in guys who want to run a 3-4 defense and a run oriented offense and bolster both lines by adding bigger, stronger guys up front. 6. I'd be patient w/ the changes and let the chips fall where they may.

I agreed w/ my eyes, crayonz.

No props for my all time favorite wrestler, Ravishing Rick Rude? The guy was a champion in virtually every wrestling organization he participated in and was a top notch entertainer, one of the very best on the mic ever. Plus, he was a great locker room guy who everyone generally got along w/. You mention the Montreal Screwjob? Well, Rude was in Bret's locker room @ the time he and Vince got into it and backed Bret the whole way. He even made comments on air 'bout it once he left WWF for WCW on the heels of that incident. The funny thing 'bout that was that he was on WCW live that day, but also had taped an appearance for WWF and it was aired the same evening.

I've seen more than 2 Redskins games all season, and Fletcher sucks. He's the worst middle LB in football. Ever. Go Bills!

Agreed. The problem is more the LBs not being able to scrape off blocks and make the stop on running plays, mainly due to their (lack of) size. That, plus a scheme where they are actually playing the edge more instead of playing the gaps and being inside of the DEs so often. IF the Bills had LBs big enough to stop a RB once they shot those gaps, it would make sense. But when you line up w/ 220lb LBs, the scheme looks a bit odd and it leads to a lot of big gains to the outside (compounded by the fact that the DEs are suckers for misdirection plays, too).