Dan

Why does everyone believe Nix when he said they had no plans to draft Tebow, but choose to ignore Nix when he says he expects Lynch to be here next season? It might be time to consider the alternate reality that just maybe Lynch won't be traded.

Is it just me or are the Pats* just trade happy? Has anyone made as many draft trades as they have?

Valid points. I was just throwing out a possible alternative. It's certainly a well known fact that the national "insiders" have little knowledge of the Bills franchise. So, I don't take what they say at face value. But, I'd suggest you can't take a GM's comments at face value either; especially in the middle of the draft with moves and picks still to be made.

Sounds like Nix trying to save face to me. Either that or he's the best smokescreen blower in the league. It was widely reported yesterday that the Bills were going to get a QB in round 1. It twas widely reported that they were very high on Tebow. The moment Tebow was picked, you had all the inside sources saying Buffalo was heartbroken, crestfallen even. I'm thinking they got into a bidding war to move up and lost. Denver gave up A LOT to get Tebow. I'm glad they didn't mortgage the draft for one player. But, if you were in his shoes, you'd be trying to save a little face as well.

Judging by what Denver gave up to get Tebow, I'd say it looks like there was a bit of a bidding war going on and the Broncos were willing to give more.

What's your point? We have a good starting RB, so let's draft another one? Your point is exactly why so many of us are upset. We have Freddie who's a very capable RB. We have Lynch who's a very capable RB. We don't need another RB. We need a LT, a DT, a QB. So, why pick someone at one of the few positions we actually have a little depth? Then you see the Bills say they like him in this Bush/gadget roll? Come on man.

Too late. I've tried to be patient in my disgust for the "direction" this team has taken this offseason. But, now I'm cetain, Nix et al., have no clue what this team needs to contend. They've underwhelmed with every decision they've made this offseason. And no matter, how much potential this kid may have, how can he ever realize it playing on a team that refuses to fix their problems? Maybe they'll pull some rabbits out of their hats with the later rounds. But, absolutely nothing has been shown to prove that they might.

So on a team with plenty of holes, you think it's ok to draft a guy that's playing behind established starters and running behind a line that still can't open any holes?

That's what I've been thinking. Tonight is the night we find out what this new regime is made of. They made the underwhelming selection for a coaching staff. They've made underwhelming FA acquisitions. So, now my question is do they have a plan for getting this team better or are they just going to take random "good" players in hopes to generate some buzz. If they take a RB or WR at #9, then we'll know everything we need to know.

Let's assume, he does know who is going to pick him. Would he really choose to stay at home and shoot hoops if he knew for certaain he was going to be a 1st round pick?

No idea what he meant. That's kinda how I took it, though... a team that was kinda quietly trying to trade up that people wouldn't expect. Given everyone seems to be talking about the potential for the Bills to trade up and given NGU's info; I'm thinking it's not the Bills. But, maybe the Pats* as was suggested by drg2021?

True. And the Pats* have 10 picks this year to manuever with. Should be interesting, to say the least.

Mayock just said there's a "ghost" team that really wants Tebow. Don't be surprised to see him go before Clausen, if Clausen falls out of the top 10. All this speculation, kinda goes against NGU's insight, however. Should be interesting.

That's exactly wat they're suggesting... the Bills have done alot of homework, review and scouting on Tebow, don't be surprised if they move back up o take him. Not sure I like it at all. But, there's alot of Buffalo talk right now on NFLN about them moving up to get a QB.

Just stated on NFL Network: (talking about Clausen slipping) From a very reliable source in Buffalo, Buffalo will not leave tonight without a QB. And they will not take one at #9. The discussion was how far will Clausen fall if he's not picked in the top 10. Casserly said he see's a late 1st round run. Lombardi then agreed and and gave the above tidbit, and suggested that the late 1st round run would probably be 2nd rounders trading up.

I think they lost because they have a 5 pass rule. Why don't they go down and shoot the darn puck at the net?

I would suggest that if they're intolerant or waging war, then they're not followers. But, rather, bitter people that are good at manipulating others and using Islam and Christianity as tools to control others.

Get a proven QB like Big Ben and there's a chance, albeit slim chance, that we could win at least 8 games next season. With our current group of QBs or a draft pick, there's an infinitesimal chance that we have a winning season. So, I'm not saying I'd be excited; but I'd at least think there's was a chance of having an average year. Of course, with our coaching staff, I see no reason to believe that we'll have a winning season anytime soon regardless of who they bring in. So, the only way I'll be excited is when Chan actually proves he can simultaneously be a HC and OC (something not many HC's have been able to do) and be worthy of his hire when no one for 10yrs has thought him competent.

I'll be sending good thoughts and prayers in your direction. News like this is never good. But, I'll pray you get through this difficult time as well as possible.

If that draft class was the key to the Superbowl run... it took 5 years to pan out. Do we have that kind of patience? Now a days a guy is considered a bust if he's not tearing it up in training camp.

You're neglecting rule #1: Interpret reports/news in any way you want such that it fits your preconceived ideas/agenda. Case in point: Nix says he expects Lynch to be here. But, I don't like Lynch because he's a thug; therefore, Nix obviously wants to trade him and is just creating a predraft smoke screen. Case in point: Schobel says he's considering retirement, but there's no word from him or the Bills. But, I don't like Schobel because I'm an unknowledgable fan; therefore, Schobel is holding the team hostage (ala Favre) and now I have more reason to not like him.

Well I did make a post on the PPP board earlier today, so I'm clearly toying with suicidal thoughts.

Took a stick to the knee.

OK, I have a delimma. I like hockey and the Sabres, but rarely get to see regular season games. So, I hear all year how good the Sabres are looking. Then the playoffs come and I finally get to see them play. Then they lay eggs like they did today. So, clearly, I know I'm a jinx. OK. So, I'll stop watching. They'll win. But, what good is it wanting the Sabres to win, if I can never watch them win?

Excellent point. If the team knows his intentions, either way, why would they want to announce it? Keep everyone in the dark going into the draft. Now, not that I think it matters. I'd be even more depressed about this team if it came out that their draft strategy depended upon whether or not Schobel was returning.