Bud Adams

Impeccable timing, B. You seem to have missed the party. Coincidence? You may continue your love-fest with T'eo all you'd like. It's unlikely that you'll respond to my calling you out when he underachieves next year, and busts in two. My only hope is it's not with the Bills. BA

He ABSOLUTELY inferred that. If you don't agree, then move along. That's certainly what I got out of it. BA

I think you finally got it. You're not worth hours of time trying to prove a point. Somebody did, in fact, use the AA/3-year starter argument in this thread. That's what I responded to. Wow, did you miss the point. It's pretty clear in my post what I was getting at. How you read it? That's on you. BA

Good idea, because you know exactly what point I'm trying to make. You're smarter than that. BA

You were wrong in your guess, so I'd kinda shut up on this one if I were you, NoSaint. You're kissing up to teacher, and that's sad. Fair enough, NewEra. Just remember, you asked for the list before denying that you asked for one. I shot from the hip, and got one wrong. Point stands that "All American" and "three-year starter" don't guarantee success at the NFL level. It has been proven time and time again, and if you attempt to say otherwise, you'll look like a total tool. BA

We were talking about three, though... He can try any way he likes, I have a way around it with those two. BA

I bet you would. Let's start with Maybin and McClain, who both fall into that category. A list like that would take HOURS to compile because there are hundreds of Maybins and McClains over the past decade alone. That was the OP's argument, which was well stated. His argument was gibberish. Sorry.

Kinda like this gem by you? Thank you for proving my main point and neutering your own. That's pretty funny. Oh? I think Mrags did a brilliant job. Or do you have selective reading issues? "yup. All the same scouts that thought Maybin, Sanchez, Leaf, Russel, Young, Gabbert, Curry, and McClain were also top draft picks. Say what you want about how many of them were over rated at the time, or some scouts Didnt think they were as good as advertised. In the end, all of these players were expected to be first round draft picks and all of them either sucked or flamed out because of mental issues. It's not an exact science." -- Mrags Let's revisit Te'o one year from now, just as K-9 and I agreed to revisit Graham over Wilson a year later, right after we picked the failed WR. Still waiting, K-9. BA Fair question. I don't believe he will fare well against NFL talent, and I question his judgment. I see him as a distraction, in light of last week's drama. I'd rather not deal with it. Edit: I absolutely agree that he's still young and should be allowed to grow as a player and a person. Just not on the Bills, who can do better @#8. Just my opinion. BA

This is the crux of your argument? Would you like me to start a list of all of the All-American, three-year college starters who "improved each year" -- only to become busts in the NFL? BA

This one is MUCH better than some of the recent ones! Although last week's Flaco/elite story line was pretty good, too. BA

Mr. Hubble says dynasties are for people with self-esteem issues... ... ... ... Mr. Hubble would be right. BA

Dear God, no... Edit: In any case, I don't see Barkley slipping past Arizona. There's some weird love-fest going on there. BA

Beat me to it. BA

Holy hell... Edit: Initial reaction is shock, but I'm going to try to reserve judgment until this is investigated further. Can't tell you how many times I've heard the story. Someone who posted under that article wrote, "Nosuch Dame" -- which is morbidly clever, if this turns out to be true. BA

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I agree. One team will take Smith. Another will reach for Barkley. BA

He was tested against elite talent, akin to what he will see in the NFL. He bombed. Sounds about right to me. BA

No, they don't. I was talking about the second round. Please read my posts in full if you must reply. BA

Hence the possible "urgency" of the new staff to get who we believe is "their guy" early. In the second round, QB-needy teams drafting in front of us include: Jaguars Chiefs Browns (maybe) Cardinals Jets Titans Agreed. Competent GMs consider any and all options. Contrary to others here, I doubt Nix will have much control over the draft, regardless of what the Bills brass says publicy. But on the off chance he does, there's no way we do this even if we get an offer that makes sense. BA

Sure there are. Tyranny -- or tyranny. BA

Doubt it. We're picking 8th again. BA

Hmmmm... Just scrolled down a bit on his Twitter account (@DominiqueEllis7). Dude's going to have to stop using that type of profanity if he wants to get very far in the NFL. Yeah -- Even though it's only Twitter. Looks like he needs to grow up. BA

Let's not be so hasty. I think he'd look great on the field -- In Jersey green, for example. BA

Seeing how the baby is healthy, I take it she came out head first? OUCH. Seriously: Congrats to Fitz, Fitzwife, and welcome to Fitzbaby. BA

I honestly believe Nix has NO say -- and has had no say -- in anything the Bills have done/will do since Chan was fired. Publicly, maybe. Privately, I'm not seeing it. BA