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I saw Gragg last year, could not catch at all. Reports of good hands are inaccurate. He caught a few at clean up time, but he caught none thrown his way when the DB's were actively covering him. I think we need Chandler and one new one.

Had that...big arm no head....his name was JP.......afraid Mallet is in the same category.

Such a trade may be desireable, but cannot be scripted. When its gets to #9, somebody might make an offer if there is somebody they want.(last year it was Tavon Austin) Before that, all talk is preliminary, and the possiblities to tangled to be sure of. So, will not know if they can trade back until the night of the draft. And, there might not be anybody who wants to trade forward when #9 comes up. For sure, you really cannot shop the #9, there is to much element of the unknown in the situation that far down the prime prospect list. So, you need to be ready to pull the trigger on your own pick at #9 if nobody wants to trade for that position. That means knowing what your team plan is. That is what the Bills staff has to prepare for, they will have to able to do this in real time...not with months to decide. They can mock it up, but they will not know.

I believe the right term is "were offering", not "are offering". Circumstatnces change, Williams signs, other money gets spent......I believe the offer that was on the table is not necessarily there today.

I would say that selection any draft choice that has Parker as a rep may be a mistake. I am not saying don't take the guy....but, all things being equal, draft the guy who isn't reped by Parker. Never a good experience in Buffalo with any of his.

The renewal e-mail came out this morning. (my mail is later, being forwarded) Plan to renew for our group, extra game and price increase can be dealt with. The one hope to keep the Bills in Buffalo is for prices to go up to allow a new owner to sustain the franchaise here. By increasing them some now, that is a step in that direction. a painful one, but, directional the way it has to go. And, for the younger crew posting on here, "the rockpile" is the name for old War Memorial Stadium where the Bills played from 1960 to 1972....it was 73 they went to the Ralph, I think. (actually became the Ralph later, but can't remember the original name)

I thought I was the only one who saw that play......thats why I am not upset about letting Byrd walk.

Good move. I never understood why he spent two years at CB, and struggled. He was a safety at Texas, and a good one. Arrogance and poor coaching on the bills part to try him at CB. With much better coaching, he was good/really good at safety this past year, and I wonder what would have happened if he had started his career there. And, he played well as a disaster CB when he had to go back there......I attribute that, also, to his coaching. I think the Bills retained the DB coach, so I am hopefully of continued progress. And, best of all, he is not afraid to hit....so I am looking for big things from him in the next four years. Can't be critical at all at retaining him. And, actually, I prefer him to Byrd.....Byrd is a great playmaker with great reads and reflexes, but much slower than many appreciate....never could go up and play corner. I think Buffalo is a winner on how this all is turning out, and Whaley (and Brandon) got this right. In this case, I like plan B (signing Williams long term) better than plan A (signing Byrd)

Yep

IMHO, you have a valid point, even if you made the comment toung in cheek. Parker is an impediment to the business of fielding a winning football team.......and it is at least a consideration to avoid his clients. IMHO

Looks like Jim Leonard again. could do worse, I guess....he had four picks last year, just like byrd.

Despite all the "he's paid his debt stuff", I don't associate with such people...debt paid or not.....would drop season tickets in a heartbeat. thats just me.....

I think the offer was fair......he is a play maker, but one that is slow ....saw Bradham run him down and pass him against TB. That means, for a DB, he is slow. In the right place a lot, but slow.

Ahhhhh .......yes, the Giants were embarassing at time last year. But, the pot should not call the kettle black, as they say.......

I spoke to the Ticket office yesterday asking where the invoice is for our season tics......late this year. The line was.."haven't set the prices yet", so can't do the mailing. BUT, might not have settled the schedule yet either....with the additional game going back into the season ticket package. So, this rumor lives, and just might have substance.

Evans lost his head in the bowl game/couple of hothead plays, and not sure he has a pro's head yet....I would pass based on that. Find a Pro in round #1, not a talented ametuer.

Graham needs to work on his hands, which is an aquired skill. Not out of the question he could do that if he has the will. Also, learning to come back to the ball and other playing skils are also teachable. He has improved for sure, and did make some plays....not enough, but some. that comeback on a bad EJ throw which he turned into a TD was a football play! All hope is not gone, and I would give him another season to develope. The receiver that has to go is Hogan.......should have not made the team as a receiver......he does make the occasional play on special teams, however. So, get another receiver to challenge for #1 or #3 or whatever, as Hogan is never that guy. And, replace Hogan , maybe not even resign him.

Byrd has skills and gets results to a substantial extent. But, he is slow afoot......observed by me being run down from behind by none other than Nigel Bradham. (actually passed him chasing a rb against Tampa) that makes Byrd slow, not a coverage guy for a burner at all. Certainly not in the Aaron Williams category. that makes him a less than perfect safety. A good one for sure, but, remember Jim Leonard also got 4 picks playing that postion this past year. So, not sure Byrds results in that category make him unique.

The lack of disclosure on this matter is the Bills keeping the faith with the NFL players contract. Non football matters are personal, and will not be the subject of a bills announcement/disclosure. He will either be there or he will not be there. Get used to that, as I suspect that is all we are getting terms of info.

There has been a lot of loose talk about other alternatives on the current Bills roster. I afraid I don't buy any of it. Moeki was signed after a number of injuries made him expendible in KC.....just what we need...a brittle TE. Gragg....well, he is a tweener...just like Dorin Dickerson. Not big enough to block for the run in the NFL...and, his receiv\ing skills are also suspect. He droped several when he had a chance this past year when games were in doubt. He did catch a few after the games were out of hand....if they play off, he can catch. Bottom line...Gragg isn't much of a player, except for straight ahead speed. Smith is a capable blocker, and will catch a dozen balls a year for 5 yards each....Bottom line.....short of another solution like a FA or a high draft pick....we need Chandler back at a reasonable price. He is a respectible TE, not a great TE. Lots of bigger holes to fill...starting in the OL, and LB

Sam Gash was a vicious hitter. The bills players had a "Sam Gash" award they used to give for the best hit of the game. The practice lasted several years after Sam left the team

No reflection on Rob Moores capabilities, but the continued hiring of Marrone "buddies" is troubling. It is certainly legit to hire people that are qualified, and those in which you already have a relationship. It fosters a hit the ground running situation. bypasses the get to know each other phase. But, our young guys could use some help and I always wonder if the good old boy network is better than best coach available. Lots of old NFL receivers around.....we need a good coach. Anyhow, Marrone's show here, Moore is his man. So be it, Marrone will succeed or fail with the team of coaches he fields. Chan Gailey failed, partially, because of the coaches he picked. (thinking on the D side) Marrone at the same risk here.

An interesting question. A former #1 pick of the colts, he still has one year left on his rookie deal, I think. So, under contract for 2014, at least. He did much better than anticipated in the 2013 version of the bills D.....likely why he was brought over from the Colts. the question of whether he will prosper in the Schwartz defense is legitimate...as Hughes success might have been partially scheme driven. Sooooo, Marrone and Schwartz have to decide what to do here.....I am guessing that if a best trade value was researched....and I don't know the Browns personnel...that Pettine/Browns might be the best partner. A #2 would be tempting for sure. But, he is a good player, maybe not quite #1 material, but he has been around, and has had a good year with the Bills. Nobody on this board smart enough to make this call, but Schwartz will be reviewing tons of tape and will know at some point what he will recommend to Marrone and Whatley. Of course, every player will be reviewed in this way on both sides prior to draft to see what is on the roster....so thats nothing different in this case. My guess, he stays. 10 sacks nothing to get rid of in my view.

Yes, really poor choice. Gailey's downfall in Buffalo was his poor choices for Defensive Coordinators. If you don't get good people on your staff who are competant, then you fail as a manager. you not only have to field the best players, you have to field the organization (coaches) that also are winners.

Bills have Jerry Hughes, don't need another DE. Better to resign Hughes....10 sack DE's/lbs don't grow on trees. (Jerry Huges in what Maybin should have been, but wasn't)