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Unacceptable. Good QBs have names like Jim, Joe, Tom, and Dan. Nathan? No way. Maybe, if he goes by Nate...

Well said. Thanks.

agree. CK says it's because he's played LT his entire career.

I've seen estimates they can create about $14 million by restructuring Dareus and Glenn.

trotter was an athletic freak. His 40 time was under 4.6, about the same as kuechly.

In no particular order: 1. The Quiet Man (I always had a crush on Maureen) 2. Casablanca (great writing) 3. Alien 4. North by Northwest 5. The Big Lebowski Really tough to keep it at 5 though.

if you expect Gilmore to be a shut down man corner, then I might agree. In SM's scheme I think they're better off drafting a replacement and getting their financial house in order going forward. The disruption of maroon-to-Rex really set this team back. The clay/McCoy contracts essentially put the bills out of any serious FA signings for the past 2 years. At the time, they were viewed as necessary. I think the pegulas are now committed to a long term vision under McDermott that includes Whaley. In addition to bringing in the right personnel to match scheme, it also means doing a better job managing the cap. From what I've read, run support by CBs is important in this scheme, and that's not one of Gilmore' strengths. I liked Gilmore a lot, but I'm okay with letting him go, rather than pay him $14+ Mil/year.

I don't think Alexander is a LB in a 4-3. He will be the primary backup to Hughes and Lawson.

im sure he was going to test the market no matter what the offer was. Then, with a solid offer from the Pats, I doubt any offer from the Bills mattered. More $ or a ring?

you make a good case for not going cb in R1. coaching changes?

fair enough. Pre-2013 you can find that wasn't the case almost every draft though.

yes, I think...

From their pickups so far at WR, it seems they're missing a good slot receiver. They need a good 7-11 type guy there.

Nice summary of the issues. Re Whaley, I've argued his drafting should be judged starting in 2014, his first full year as GM with his key staff in place, specifically Monos. 75% of their picks are currently on the roster.

This is why comp picks are so important. If you let your top FAs go and get an extra 3rd (or more), then you can use it to draft a QB every year, and you won't feel so bad when he turns out to be an EJ Trent Losman.

you almost got me on this one.

While it is fact that he suffered from a left knee injury. I think it's become a myth to say the injury is the reason he's not very good at RT. CK was a young, raw talent coming out, and, in general, he was not very good his first two years--regardless of which side he played. For example, in year 2 he couldn't beat out Henderson or Mills at RT. CK himself said he's simply more comfortable on the left side because that's where he's played his entire football life. It would be good to see him practice at RT through the year, but his hip injury screwed that possibility.

and while looking at past drafts, check out 2015 to see another R1 meh group, the pick we gave up for Watkins.

Except for what actually happened. He missed almost the entire preseason of Rex's first year, and I believe he was finally healthy enough to play in the last preseason game. Mario Butler, his competition for a roster spot, had a great camp and preseason, and won the spot. So they tried to sneak him onto the PS. Given the circumstances of his injury, and not being able to show the new staff much, one could certainly excuse them for that...

It's not just "conspiracy nuts" raising the question any more.... http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/a-soft-coup-or-preserving-our-democracy/

Good interview with Colin Powell's former under-secretary on Russia. http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18594

No one knew much about Groy until he was forced into action, now Whaley's dumb if he doesn't match. Maybe there's a reason they kept Lewis...

Thanks, I was stuck on the "e" part, like some kind of new digital age concept: "e"mail, "e"tail, "e"trade, etc. "e"pochs, some kind of digital curse? That was good.

I think they start subtracting your real picks at this point.....

GG, for the life of me, since reading this I've been trying to figure out what the hell are "your epochs"?