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A DE conversion to LB is a gamble, but what the hell. It didn't work out so good for Corey Moore who flopped for the Bills a decade ago.

Why is everybody being so hard on Wang?

I think changes are coming to the DL. I also think some salary dumping is probable. As a result, I believe Kelsay or Stroud are in danger of being cut. I think the 3-4 defense changes everything and I doubt Stroud fits in with the scheme. I also believe Kelsay has been mysteriously collecting a huge paycheck for no apparent reason. This quote by Nix is very informative after they drafted two DL's. “We felt fortunate that we got some guys that fit our defense and hopefully we won’t get knocked back four or five yards every time they run the ball,” Nix said. “Maybe we can stop the run and work on getting a little pressure on the passer.” "hopefully we won’t get knocked back four or five yards every time they run the ball" He's right. What does that say about the future of the guys who got knocked around last year? They seem to like Kyle Williams. Schobel seems to be retiring. Heads will roll. Stroud, Kelsay, and Johnson get the big checks. I think its adios to some of these guys.

Problem solved - next stop Super Bowl!!

Excellent point! The Bills were dominated by teams running it down their throats (especially in the 3rd & 4th qtr.) Finally some beef. I don't know if they can play, but Buddy Nix must like the smell of their breath. I've heard the Bills have a chop shop somewhere in Lackawanna where they are building offensive tackles with spare parts.

You are an idiot. Did you watch OJ Simpson in college? I did and he was absolutely unfreakin -believable! Far superior to Spiller in college. He got to Buffalo with no offensive line and he didn't do squat and he was one of the greatest ever. Now you think Spiller is so fantastic that he is going to shred the league this year behing a patchwork line? I have watched more football than you by a factor of ten at least.

Common sense would indicate Saffold, Bruce Campbell or Charles Brown. Oops! Did I just say common sense? Sorry.

Finally someone who remembers OJ correctly. He was big. Spiller is not. The other similarity is that OJ had no offensive line and he produced NOTHING until the line was rebuilt in a couple years! Good luck Spiller. Welcome to Buffalo - home of the patchwork line.

Mark Gaughn's article had this: 'They could have taken the third tackle in the draft — either Iowa's Bryan Bulaga or Rutgers' Anthony Davis. They could have taken nose tackle Dan Williams of Tennessee or pass rusher Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech. "I told you guys the last time we met that need was important, but it had to be a guy who we felt could start immediately, not that those other guys couldn't," Nix said.' What a great quote, " it had to be a guy who we felt could start immediately, not that those other guys couldn't" Totally illogical, but entertaining. I guess he wasn't kidding when he said he wasn't the smartest guy. They took Spiller to sell tickets and create some buzz. How about that shot at Lee Evans that the team had no game breakers? I think he was right about that unfortunately. Now I wouldn't be surprised if they took a QB or WR. Speaking of need, they will probably be shopping for starting OT's in round 7.

Yeah, but think of all the kickoff returns that will be necessary!

Spiller the Ticket Seller!!!

It's about SELLING TICKETS !!!!!!! Who's going to pay to see Bulaga? I think he has great potential. Fingers crossed.

It is obvious the Bills had Spiller the clear top choice, but what about the trenches? I suspect the Bills were only going to draft either one of the two top tackles and since both were gone the next best player was Spiller. I like taking the best player, but I will assume they have a plan for the OL??

Joe Haden is a great pick for the Bills by going to Cleve.

A source deep within the Bills organization has informed other secret sources that the pick will be Derrick Morgan or Dan Williams.

Thanks for the abbreviated list. The Bills problem is that the list of flops is almost endless and the list of great players is very small. Patulski is the clear winner.

Lynch would only get a 4th rounder in return. Unfortunately, I think they will keep him. There are too many other holes to fill. The RB position is much easier to fill than the lines. Even OJ Simpson struggled mightily until they shored up the line. Hopefully, the Bills will go for beef. On defense, DT Dan Williams is possible as well as Morgan from GT. The only OT's worth taking at 9 will be gone (Williams and Okung) The latest buzz is that Bulaga is way overrated. Outside shots are Spiller and McClain. I would take the best player regardless of position since the Bills have so many needs, but I would strongly urge linemen first. I think the Bills are praying that a guy like QB McCoy is still there in Rd 2 (they might even trade up) The biggest error would be Tebow, but that remains to be seen. Correction: the biggest error would be Roethlisberger.

Really? For whom? The Jets and Dolphins? If this Bills off season has been "so impressive" then one can only conclude you are easily impressed! The bar has been lowered so much in Buffalo that mediocrity is the new excellence. Ouch!

If we could only get him a decent OFFENSIVE LINE... the QB would have time to throw

Exactly right. The negative (i.e. realistic) posts will go away once the Bills prove them false. The Bills have been unable to prove the doubters wrong for 10 years. In fact, the doubters have been correct. The burden is on the Bills. The cheerleaders need to use their heads and not their hearts. Don't criticize the realists for using their heads. Criticism doesn't mean you are not a fan, but it indicates a strong desire for the Bills to get it right and stop making the same mistakes year after year. BTW, if the other teams in the division keep improving then the Bills relative position is getting worse.

How does he rank among receivers in terms of paycheck? He must be in the top 5? I would estimate he is probably the leagues' most expensive player in the pay/production ratio. He seems to get paid the most for the least production. Now that is how you build a non-playoff team!

I agree completely. This is a mystery. How can someone be so invisible and get paid like a star?

I couldn't agree more with you on this point! Everything else remains to be seen. How can people love or hate what the Bills have done so far when there hasn't been anything concrete (i.e wins and losses) upon which to judge their activities? It is illogical to conclude that any moves by the new people are either good or bad until the wins and losses pile up. Only results will determine how smart the moves were. I guess speculation and opinion have replaced objective evidence and facts in today's society. OT: This would certainly explain the popularity of talk radio blowhards and a certain "news" network.

It is not an indictment of Chan Gailey, but rather an indictment of Ralph Wilson and his organization. Only a bonehead wouldn't be able to figure that out. I guess it wasn't simple enough for you to understand?

As read on The Stadium Wall over the years here are some quotes: "I trust Gregg Williams just give him a chance. He deserves the benefit of the doubt." (2001) "I trust Mike Mularkey just give him a chance. He deserves the benefit of the doubt." (2004) "I trust Dick Jauron just give him a chance. He deserves the benefit of the doubt." (2006) "I trust Perry Fewell just give him a chance. He deserves the benefit of the doubt." (2009) "I trust Chan Gailey just give him a chance. He deserves the benefit of the doubt." (2010) "I trust ___________ just give him a chance. He deserves the benefit of the doubt." (2013) Anybody see a pattern of failure here? "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Footnote: Ralph Wilson promotes Russ Brandon for all his great work. I guess if he can sell tickets to see this crap he deserves a promotion. Does Ralph Wilson deserve the benefit of the doubt? Over 50 years the overwhelming majority of his decisions have been dead wrong, yet some people continue to believe this time he got it right. Why? Factoid: Bills miss the playoffs for ten straight seasons.