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A bit but I would like to see Thompson high point it.

Wow the newborn has really done a number on my brain. I didn't even get the sarcasm. Im gonna go try to do that sleep thing. Knock on wood that can get more than 4 hours and be worthwhile contributor tomorrow.

I think we DO have our 2016 QB on the roster; however next year's QB class does seem to be deep (assuming too many don't tank this season). I would expect the FO to take a QB in the 1st round, and let that rookie sit behind the vet that is already on our roster (for at least a year depending on the ability of the vet).

I disagree that your hypothetical quote couldn't happen. Assuming he wasn't getting other offers, I wouldn't be surprised if he did say that honestly. It's an NFL GM position. Its like a dream job; certainly pinnacle of his profession right? If I was told I would be Director in a year if I shut up and let my current manager finish his tenure, I would shut up and take the position in a year. A role in decision making would just be a nice to have. I did appreciate your perspective on Kolb and liked your later posts too btw. EDIT: I do agree with this. You are right Whaley was probably involved in the decision making process, but I am assigning most of the blame to Nix. I would say 85%.

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I believe the multiple fields has been solely to asses the QB situation. Once that is solved I would expect the reps with the ones to go up dramatically while the 2's and 3's don't do much at all.

I'm treating this like the Kromer case. Wait and see. There was a large rush to judgement there and many declarations that he would be gone. If we just relax and drink our coffee/beer then we won't have to speculate. This team is predicated on deception on both sides of the ball; there is no reason to think they wouldn't treat the media and us the same way. He won't be cut, could be traded, but I think he's wearing a Bills jersey on opening day even if he isn't starting.

My bad. Thanks for the correction/education. Sheesh now I'm more worried. I might need to borrow Yolo's avatar.

IK might be a really big pick up if this is serious.

Hoping for the best. He's going to be very valuable.

I think there will be three big differences between PS1 game and the opener that will be in Darby's favor. 1) Pass rush: We didn't bring pressure and we will bring pressure week 1 2) Safety help: Coverage will be rolled his way for help on jump balls 3) Match up: He will not cover the taller AJ but will be on the faster TY Hilton That being said if Darby is getting roasted I think Ryan makes the easy transition of Graham to CB. Don't remember where, but the coaches said they were putting Graham exclusively at safety during OTAs and TC so he could learn the position. The assumption being that he could move back to CB quickly because its simpler (bump and run in this defense) and he's played the position before.

I think he will be maximized from the NT position and kept happy by using DL stunts that keep him moving yet maintaining gap responsibilities for the rest o f the defense. If he was stunting away from the double team I imagine the DT on his back side would slide across the guards face and cause all sorts of havoc for the LB to clean up. Additionally, I would expect Dareus to beat the C, and potentially have TFL utilizing his athleticism. If he is stunting towards the double then we've seen him blow double teams up before. He doesn't get pushed off the ball, and he can sometimes win!!! These stunts should help lower the effectiveness of the double team. This is how I think Ryan will maximize Dareus, but I do expect a NT to be brought in after this year. Can the link for the Dareus interview, in which he said he didn't like his role in the scheme, be reposted?

I think there's only one way he's done here. That is by trade; otherwise, he will be in a Bills jersey this fall.

I think he's saying that Rex didn't want to show anyone his blitzes so he didn't run many at all. The assumption being that in the regular season we will be blitzing more than then can block thus the QB will not have much time.

Also surprised you gave up after a week. If hes running with the 3's all next week, I'll be jumping ship.

I agree. How does this work? Every team that doesn't have a franchise QB should draft a QB per year? If we all agree there are >10 teams that need franchise quarterbacks and there are <10 QBs per draft then how does that work out? I think this would lead to QB HELL, and because the rest of your team sucks (related to spending so many draft picks on QBs) you don't have the talent for your QB to succeed. Thus, the QB you drafted will be evaluated as bad and you'll picking near the top again. Meanwhile the teams that do have franchise QBs will take advantage of the surplus of good players at positions that aren't QB.

QB on roster currently plus a first round pick.

Agreed. I think it will mostly be a counting game. Like 1, 2, ...,8 guys in the box "Let's throw to Sammy/Harvin/Woods", or 1, 2,...7 guys in the box "here you go McCoy." All of this is on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and manageable downs.

You were saying that reporters have 0 stake in who wins the battle unlike some on the board. It's not clear to me why that's true because if they make a pick wouldn't they be accountable for that. I guess you argument is they have 0 stake because they aren't making a pick. I now understand this assertion if that's what you're saying.

sheesh. He won't be cut; all of his salary is guranteed. Why take the dead money hit? Traded maybe but I am also skeptical anyone would do that for anything better than a 7th round pick.

Why do reporters have less accountability than internet posters? I know there's not much punishment for making wrong picks but I have to imagine the person who's opinion is being paid for has more at stake than person who's opinion is not paid for.

I think its a game planning thing. He's getting the start this week; he should get the reps. It gives him a chance to show his planning abilities.

Sounds like EJ threw a near pick to Darby. I need to learn how to post tweets.

If the box is stacked a screen to the outside should be effective considering our multiple TE sets (I'm assuming they could motion to the outside/slot) and Watkins blocking ability.

I also am excited about all of the deception on both O and D. Heard a report the run game was going well again. But if its against the scout team then I'm not sure what to make of it.