LabattBlue

Sorry I missed the thread, I wouldn't have created a new one.

I should have phrased my originial post differently. My comparison is more of a guy who has good(not great) straight ahead speed and goes down very easily. Not so much of a comparison as to how he can catch the football.

I saw that he returned a TD yesterday and that is what made me think of him.

Am I the only one not impressed by RP's so-called blazing speed? I believe there was one kick or punt return yesterday where he appeared to be caught from behind by a LB. I don't see any elusiveness from him on the passes he has caught or the kicks he has returned and because he is 170 lbs. soaking wet, he can't break any tackles and goes down easily. I know it is only his first year, but I don't see anything special about his future. He probably would have been a better pick for the Rams in their wide open offense. Remind anyone of Antonio Brown?

RW is paying TD a boatload of cash to build a football team, not to sell tickets. That's where his so-called expertise is. TD got the title of President so that he wouldn't have to answer to anyone but the 80+ year old owner of the team. I have no proof of this, but I bet TD does not have a lot to do with the non-football day-to-day operations. I'm sure there are plenty of qualified staff in the front office that take care of this. TD has had 5 years to land this team in the playoffs and has failed miserably. Time for him to move on.

Don't forget about Hamister's "money" man Todd Berman, who is now serving 5 years in prison on embezzlement charges. http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/nys/Press%20Rele...0chartwell'

The Bills signed Vincent to a six-year, $20.75 million contract last winter to replace departed cornerback Antoine Winfield. http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/99-...004-417274.html

Sometimes I wonder though...if small market teams like KC and PIT have been losing money for all these years, why do the owners not move them to another city or sell the teams? Maybe it's because they are not in as bad a shape finacially as perceived.

I thought both of RW's daughters have gone on record in the past, saying that they have no interest in owning the team?

I'm still pissed at Bob Rich for that blank check waving charade at the owners meeting many moons ago, when he led everyone to believe that he was going to bring MLB to Buffalo.

TD is slipping Ralph pills in order to keep him from being aware of how F***ed up this organization has become.

What's in poor taste, the fact that I used the phrase "kick the bucket" or the fact that he is still alive?

I have no proof of this, but I have a hunch that a select group of vets are trying to undermine MM's authority. The inmates cannot run the asylum and if they don't like it, they need to be shown the door.

Forget about TD, MM & EM, it all starts at the top. I think Golisano will be the next owner of the Buffalo Bills. By owning the Sabres he has built up his resume and when the Bills become available, I believe he will drop the Sabres and move up to play with the big boys. Notice that I said the next owner of the BUFFALO Bills as I don't believe the NFL will allow this franchise to be moved out of WNY. PS This is assuming he gives up his aspirations for public office.

Great post! Moulds stayed here because he received a kings ransom, not because his loyalty to the Bills blinded him. Has he got the short end of the stick in terms of QB's, numerous coaching staff changes, bad teams,etc.. throughout his career? YES, but so have a lot of other players. That's the hand he was dealt. If he is now bitter as he nears the end of his career and wants to be a disruptive force in the locker room, get rid of him ASAP!

Nobody knows for sure what is going on inside the locker room except for those in the organization, but I'm wondering whether MM is reacting to a select group of vets who are attempting to undermine his authority aka "inmates running the asylum". The combination of another losing season can wear on vets who are nearing the end of their careers and maybe MM did not nip it in the bud. Now it has reached the boiling point and is spilling over. MM certainly isn't helping himself by making it as media circus, but that is what happens with a HC who does not have the experience dealing with situations like this.

Here is a future schedule for several years. The GB & MIN games are at RWS... http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/schedules/nfl_future_afce.htm

If that is the case TM will be nothing more than TD's puppet. The Bills need to make a clean break from TD.

I don't want Clements gone. His salary demands will unfortunately end his career as a Bill. You say the problem with this team is not talent, I say what looks good on paper i.e. "big name" players, doesn't always translate to quality play on the field. The reason we were so bad in GW's first season is because there was no money to sign anyone because of the salary cap mess. I don't believe that will be an issue this offseason. If Moulds and Williams agree to paycuts without contract extensions, giving them "incentive money"(as you state) or moving money to the back end of the contracts, I am okay with that....but neither gets a nickel more just because they were so kind to help out the Bills!!! The cap figures for these two are unbelievable.

3-13 next year without them on the roster versus a likely 4-12 this year with them on the roster?

Did you read my post or just the title of the thread? I discussed the potential of Rashad Baker as a potential replacement for Vincent. Also, there is this thing every March called F/A where you let go over priced and over the hill players and replace them with younger players who you believe can do a better job. Just because they are "name" players that everybody has heard of doesn't mean they are the answer to the problem..

TD needs to go. At least you can say that MM is only in his second year as a HC and will learn from his mistakes. Can you say the same about TD?

These two signings are perfect examples of what went wrong during the TD era. Both guys were signed on the downside of their careers to very good contracts. They were name players that looked good on paper, helped sell seats and were better than their predecessors(Wire & Reese/Prioleau). The only problem is...both guys have little or nothing left in the tank. Was Vincent even dressed Sunday? Guys on the wrong side of 30 work well when plugged into an existing lineup that is very good. They are not the kind of guys who can come in and be difference makers in an otherwise ordinary lineup. Unfortunately, the Bills need to address the OL & DL early and often in the draft and with not much in terms of backups, it's look to F/A or keep these two. Wire is never going to cut it as a starter and I'm not sure if Leonhard can overcome his size limitations to become a starter. Baker has shown some promise, but I doubt they will bench Vincent to give Baker a look before the end of the season. It is never easy to cut loose name players, but Vincent and Milloy need to go along with... Adams(cut) Williams(cut) Teague(loss via F/A) Moulds(cut) Posey(cut) Shelton(cut) Clements(loss via F/A) I know this is 9 starters from the current team, but we are not getting much bang for the buck from these guys except for Clements who will want a king's ransom this off season. Get a new GM after the year, invest wisely in F/A and commite to rebuilding your OL & DL via the draft. I am not opposed to going after a younger RFA knowing that you have to give up draft picks in return. It will probably take two years to reload the team and I am hoping that MM can learn from his mistakes. It's very difficult to say, because it's been way too long since the Bills have seen the playoffs and even longer since they won a playoff game, but... It's time to tear it down and rebuild it.

I don't agree. He may not have the speed to break off 80 yard runs, but if he doesn't have the speed to turn the corner on a sweep or a pitch, he wouldn't be of much use to the Bills.

PTR...Rutgers is coming to town on Saturday and will be a very good test for the Bulls. They are currently in the top 50 of the sagarin rankings.