Reks Ryan

I do admit to occasionally having some regret about the screen name. Obviously Ralph is the main reason the Bills are in Buffalo. As with everyone on this board, the team has helped to create friendships and has left me with many Good memories. I would love it if Ralph lives to be 120 and the Bills stay in town, become a consistent contender, and win a few Super Bowls. However the reality is that Mr. Wilson will likely pass in the next 5 years. Based on a 50 plus year history where we have had only 2 stretches of consistent success (5 yrs in mid 60s and 10 yrs from late 80's - 90's) and many more losses than wins, the odds are significantly in favor of new ownership improving the product on the field. Truly I have no death wish against RW, just my attempt at dark humor after enduring so many dismal seasons. I can accept the criticism that the screen name is sensitive, but there is some truth in it. As for the sensitive soles, I believe the posters on TSW have the toughest feet anywhere on the Internet. So I regret that comment too, although not the complete post.

PTR. Your gloom and doom is tiring. Picking on two guys who are still learning the offense and will either A) not make the team or B) may never see the field. It's still pre-season you don't need to bury the team yet. just once can you find something positive to say about the Bills?

I expect that one of you sensitive soles, will delete this post. However in the meantime.... What a cowardly act. Yeah, yeah, yeah, "mental health disorders are complicated, at least he didn't harm someone else" blah,blah, blah. Bottom line is he was too weak to deal with life so he took the easy way out and left family and friends to deal with the questions and pain.

When you look at games 3 - 9 I looks pretty brutal. Play NE twice @ Houston @ SF with 2 west coast games and a stretch of 4 out of 5 games on the road. Realistically, if the Bills get through week 9 at least 5 - 4 and healthy it would be a huge accomplishment for thi team. The back part of the schedule seems to set-up nicely, but by then they could be out of contention playing in front of many empty seats.

Of all the people to hate on and places to do it, you pick Berman on this board? Come on man! To me Berman is a classic. From his ridiculous baseball nicknames back in the 80's to making NFL Sundays fun to watch for more than 20 years. The Primetime highlight show was an original. He is a true pioneer in sports programming. And the few times the Bills have shown flashes of being a contender in the last decade he's lead the charge to give our team some good publicity. I will always love Berman for giving love to Buffalo.

They are excuses. Both guys continued to make the same mistakes over and over again. How many times did Losman throw a bounce pass to an open receiver on 3rd down. And Edwards simply refused to throw the ball downfield. You can't blame their shortcomings on coaches or teammates. Neither player was or is a starting caliber NFL QB. There's a reason neither guy has emerged to start for another team and both have been given chances on QB weak teams like the Jags and Raiders. They along with poor coaching made the Bills painful to watch for many years.

If you say F-him to Gronk for leaving Buffalo for better opportunities, you better prepared to say the same to at least 1/2 the posters on this board. Did you notice the recent where are you now Bills fan thread? And the guy has put up better numbers than all those guys you mention in his first 2 years.

I hope the memories of your dad and his accomplishments lessen your grief. it's special that he was a part of early Bills history. Whatever happened to the Buffalo Bill character? At what point did he fade from the marketing of the team?

Picking Locks in June is tough. You might turn out to be right, but here are some that are in doubt. McIntyre - may not keep a traditional full back and Dickerson's versatility could win out. Dawn Edwards and Spencer Johnson. The performance of the D last 2 years has shown these guys are below average and a major reason for the big spending in the off season. There will be a major veteran presence on the line anyway, so I think young guys like K. Heard and Carrington have a better chance to make the team. Kirk Morrison - might be a good fit in the new D. But he was unimpressive last year. Plus Wanny's preference for speed should favor young guys such as Carder, Moats, and C. White. Justin Rogers and Brooks. I would expect they'l both be on the opening day roster. But they're hardly locks. For what it's worth McGee and Mckelvin are ahead on the depth chart

MAR-EE-O WILL-YUMS 3 + 2. Is 5 syllables

Hee hee. Their receivers are so bad they signed Chad. Could be just for entertainment purposes during Hard knocks

It's true. Schobel was very good, but the Bills never even had another above average guy on the other side during his career. It's a huge reason for the playoff drought. Bruce, Hansen, and Wiley were leading the pass rush in 1999. With a healthy Merriman, this year's group of edge rushers could be better than the last playoff group in 99'.

Great to see the Bills pick the right guy. Desperately needing D-line help, once Newton and V Miller were off the board, Dareus seemed like a no-brained safe pick. But then again so did Ngata and orakpo. Personally I was really worried Fairley was going to be the latest of the bills misguided picks.

Well stated Meatead. Whitner certainly was not the ideal pick at #8. So it can be said that picks like Whitner and A. Smith were not successful picks in terms of the Bills career you expect from a first rounder. But they're also not total busts in the realm of mike williams, Mcargo, or Maybin.

Thanks for the link. Definitely a top 10 thread. 5 years from now Philly will be craving a loss in th NFC title game

Heard over troup on the DL If you listen to what the Bills are saying, Potter will be on the team for KOs. Will likely keep 2 kickers this year. If the kid can be accurate and reliable on FGs he'll eventually take over for Lindell.

I share your mind set. In summary we should stick with the young guys, but IMO we do need another TE. Either B. Scaife/V. Shiancoe would be good additions at the right price. Definitely no on Porter. Besides the locker room problems he would likely create, we already have Merriman who is a similar type of player.

Come on back to WNY. We could use some Super Bowls and Stanley Cups. Buffalo Mike sounds good

Born in Syracuse. Lived in East Aurora, Buffalo, Connecticut, and now south Florida. Family had season tickets for the first 50 years until 2 years ago. Still get back for a game or 2 each year

Please No. Beck is a strong candidate for the worst player in the history of the NFL. Try to find soemeone worse.

glad the Jets didn't take Ingram. Hope NE doesntbget him. Coples has a chance to be a bust

Because we have the same below average talent on O minus 1 starting lineman.

Can't accuse of Nix of trying to be sneaky. There's no one he talked up more than Gilmore. Feel a little disappointed. Would've liked this pick if were able to trade back a couple spots and get an extra pick.

I almost agree with you. The difference in missing with the 11th pick compared to later round selection is the high quality talent that is still on the board during the 1st round. Bluenews post illustrates this perfectly. There were a dozen or more very good players picked after Maybin in the 1st round. still the next 3 Bills picks salvage a B- grade.