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Ugh I want a guy that can throw a darn spiral

Super teams make the odds of the other good teams greater. A horse that goes off at 1-9 creates more long shots in the field.

It depends on the helmet color. Off topic -- Frank Reich has to be the greatest backup QB of all time. I know other backups won Super Bowls, but did they stay backups for the same club, and for how long and what were their other successes (question?). Reich knew his role. He didn't starve to become the starter. He won regular season games and playoff games. And QB'd the Greatest Comeback In NFL History...then....won in Pittsburgh the following week 24-3 in a laugher. He then gladly stepped aside to allow Jimbo to beat the hell out of the Fins in Miami. Frank has quite a nice place in NFL history if you ask me.

Tom Brady. Before 2007, when he got his way with the footballs. Harbaugh, Jim

Yes. And the players, to a man, think of Lewis as the head coach of that team over Brian Billick. That tells me defensive line coach had even less influence in that locker room than some like to give him credit for. Not knocking Rex, but the OP could only make this comparison if it was Lewis, not Rex as Bills HC.

Signed - As a runningbacks assistant coach, until he's ready to take over the position solely.

Now that's funny, and true. But who's dumb enough to argue politics...? I kid. I agree that EJ shouldn't just be let go. That's silly talk. If the Bills are dead set on moving on, why not talk him up...hey! we'll help!!....and see if they can grab a draft pick for him. Surely, teams would like to take a crack at him for cheap. GQ and Gino were poor on Rex's watch. The thing that bothers me the most is that Rex practically marries his quarterbacks. And they stink! It'd be nice if he didn't wear giant beer goggles when looking at these guys. Evaluate and apply, Rex, without the silly tats.

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With what happened to Vernon Davis last, how could he and Roman still be on good terms?

rephrase: What has happened over the past 6 months that would suggest that EJ Manuel will start week 1? I don't think the Bills trying to piece together a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 and throw Stephen Hawking behind the wheel. I would love for EJ to improve, but as far as I can tell, the Bills aren't counting on it.

Is the Bills QB position upgraded: Yes. It's a move in the right direction. Again.

The second NaVorro Bowman tore his knee in the NFC Championship game two years ago, I thought he's playing the wrong position to come back from that injury. Backward, forward, left, right, zig, zag... We'll see with Alonso in Philly. It is painfully obvious for Philly fans who got the better end of this deal based on media reaction. Willie McGinest is very critical of Chip Kelly.

Great point on the draft and Marino, Elway, Aikman, Moon. Big misconception is that you'll get a franchise guy after mid 1st round. That's unlikely. Brady and Wilson are exceptions, obviously. I'm 37 and the first SB I remember is XX. Not even thinking one and dones. Just one and whatever. The list can't be that long, right? How about the guys from the 70s? Bradshaw sat for a while I think. I'd love to see this list and the success rate on first year starters. I have a gut feeling that more failed than succeeded, or maybe it was close to 50/50, Manning/Leaf type deal. When I have time, I'll work on it. Promise, students.

I'm sure you're not missing the point, but who really cares who has more value in an NFL vacuum? This was an all time outstanding trade for the Bills. An ALL FREAKING TIMER. It's up to the Bills now to make this count. But on paper, before all the bad things happen that always happen to Buffalo, this trade is unbelieveable from a Buffalo Bills standpoint.

There is absolutely no debate here, Especially given the Bills roster. The question is: What they hell is Chip Kelly thinking???

Yeah he did. I think he's got everything it takes, except that below average arm. I think he losses confidence down the stretch because of it. After watching Hardknocks I was really impressed with his ownership of that lockerroom.

To the OP, RGIII was very good from the start. And very bad thereafter. Flacco was pretty solid and Ben was good for a rookie too. Their careers may have plateaued, but it's a nice place to be. I believe starting as a rookie was pretty unheard of before Manning. Jeff George did it I think, but that guy had an absolute cannon, and could make every throw imaginable. I would like to see a history of ALL rookie starters and how their careers ended up, or are still pro/regressing. If anyone is looking for a homework assignment..

He was on a Sirius talk show last week. He hasn't met the coaching staff, and noted not meeting the WR coach. But he thinks the staff is very good. He mentioned all of his struggles and how he's overcome them. And he wants an opportunity to play and have a breakout season. I'm paraphasing from memory. It sounded like he was hoping for a chance somewhere else where he could get some playing time at wr.

Just a warning: Craftsman is Chinese. It's been like this for awhile now.

Totally agree. Have no clue what the Browns see in this guy. If his imagine doesn't fit Buffalo, it fits Cleveland just a tad but more.

Please tell me that's only part of the plan! McCown maybe an upgrade to Orton, but there's not much difference between the two. I have a hard time liking anything that McCown bring in. He's 36 and had a good half season. And his look just does not scream, "BUFFALO!!" to me.

NFL bust...hardly. But if you watched him in college and in high school, you got your money's worth every single freaking time. The guy was ballistic.

YES!!! Alonso should be electrifying the football field like a mad man in this defense.

Very sad news for Bill's family, friends, and fans. Here's to hoping that he lived a full life, and knowing that he's watching over the Bills from the big chair.