Leelee Phoenix

Can't fault Belichick for playing to the final whistle. He knows how to build a winning culture.

They'll cut him, and Lewis won't last on the PS. They can only keep 3 QBs. They may even just keep 2

Imagine what a Boston fan thinks listening to Mike Schopp

I'm resigned to Lewis being gone this offseason. They kept Tuel on the roster all year for the future, hell if I know why, but they like him. The likely scenario is they blab about some veteran, "mentor" as EJ's backup.

LG is obviously weak, but Pears is still a passable RT when he's healthy. With Pears' $3.5M contract though, he has to be cut this offseason, so it doesn't matter.

I agree that Geno has more "upside", just because his flaws are historically more fixable. He can make all the throws, and has a great release. Accuracy isn't great, but good enough to work with. But, he is brutally bad at reading defenses and makes terrible decisions, and his footwork is a major problem that still looks as bad as when he was drafted. Although, I really wouldn't want either QB.

I hear that in preseason from players who have won a lot. Teams don't have to care then, they screw season ticket owners and give them no choice but to pay for those games. Let's say it again: I know that the players, coaches, owners etc... care about these games and need to win and make money. Their primary thought isn't about future years. Mine is.

Sorry, I also like the Patriots, especially Belichick

My simple alignment plan: 2 conferences, 16 teams each, every team plays each other for 15 weeks then leave the other for traditional rivalries. Change the conference teams every year. Have a lottery draft, whatever. Top 6 teams from each conference makes the playoffs. I hate divisions, and playing the same teams twice per year. They're completely unnecessary for the NFL today. I want to see the local team play all the talent in the league.

Concurred. Eagles are my 2nd team. How I wish Chip Kelly was here

Thad does seem quick... because his reads are often limited to one side of the field. Same with EJ, it's one read, don't turn your head, and then just don't make a turnover. That's what frustrates me about this offense, although I don't think EJ or Lewis are the "answer", they don't even have the chance to perform at a high level. Everything about Marrone is so painfully conservative, except for the DC he had to hire where he didn't have connections.

Panthers. I <3 Cammy Cam Juice and 89's Rules and Regulations

He chose a lot of negative plays... but, my concern stands. I like EJ's reading ability, as limited as it may be at this point, and judging by how he speaks, he puts a ton of effort into this. He seems to feel pressure well, although he handles it poorly and gets unnecessarily skittish at times. I think those skills will improve. But, EJ's accuracy is not adequate for the NFL, at all distances. I don't see how his accuracy will improve. He's been a heralded QB for a decade and thrown a million balls. He's not suddenly going to learn how to throw a football better.

I'm not against taking a RT, but I'm not high on Lewan. He's been beaten too much by speed rushers for my liking, and he always looks like he's playing tall. Plus, if he's taken, I'll have to hear the "blue-collar, he's from Michigan so he's tough" blah blah from locals

Bills may as well win. Loss, they pick 9th. Win, roughly 12-14th. They're not drafting a QB, so whatever.

Carrington played really well last year. It didn't show in sacks, but he got a high amount of pressures per snap. I don't think he'll command big money, and I'd definitely keep him around. I think he gets a bad rap because of the stink of that 2010 draft and the ridiculous 3-4 change.

They're only different because their defense is very aggressive and fun to watch against inferior lines like Miami, especially compared to Jauron's Cover 2 style. If it's about working hard and always being in games, etc... then no, I don't see it.

Cut, no. Trade, I think it needs to be considered since he's only signed through 14. I've mentioned it before, I think odds are low Dareus re-signs in Buffalo from what I've heard about him since he was drafted.

Because nobody really cares that they beat the Dolphins. They're a middling team, and Thad didn't do much in either win. Even I, "Bills hater", fully expected them to win with Thad. Beating the Pats means legitimate hope and change for next year, and if EJ's not a part of that... that's gonna linger.

I'd be open to trade both for the right price. 2nd round value for either, I'd do it. I like CJ, but there's no value for RBs, especially ones of his ilk on this offense. And I understand why the Bills would want to move on from Stevie.

I hate to agree with Schopp, but if Lewis plays and somehow wins after this. Oh, boy.

I doubt Moorman is back. His best days are behind him. I just hope they don't draft another kicker or punter. Try out a bunch of guys, take the best, you'll be fine.

Bills always play hard against the Pats, I see no reason why that changes. They may still get crushed, but they'll try

Manuel will be a "top 10 legit playoff contender" QB at some point: 5%. Under the current staff that babies him: 1%. Manuel will be a long-term (3+ years) starter in the league: 20%. Manuel will be a marginal backup within 3 years, but hangs around the league because he's a good guy that looks the part and coaches will stubbornly think they're the one that can fix him: 60% Manuel will be a Losman type that barely hangs on in the league after Buffalo gives up on him: 20%

No, they're not better. It's not like the Bills have been unlucky, they're a legit boring 6-10 team this year. Offensively, they're significant worse than Gailey while their defense improved. They're pretty much at the same level as the Jauron teams. Above average defense, lousy offense, no QB, team that irrationally loves their coach.