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I don't know when but I would guess that they are probably going to try something in the next couple of weeks just to smooth over the fact that that is when they start selling individual game tickets. They probably need some sort of promotional event to "wag the dog" with the CBA debacle. Someone mentioned in another post that since the players are not permitted to have anything to do with the team until the CBA is straightened out, the Bills might consider bringing in some former players to model the new uniforms, which would be a fantastic idea. Just wondering if the older players would do something like that since it would be sort of crossing some imaginary picket or union brotherhood line.

I realize that but they have McGee, Poz and Evans on the main page for $20. Probably just a coincidence but those are 3 players that might not be here next year too. Anyway, it's a pretty good sale on the throwback jerseys regardless. It also looks like they are going to keep the white throwbacks and eliminate the blue ones, which is good.

Check out the prices on the jerseys. I know they have a Spiller jersey listed here also but it is only one size. The other jerseys are for players that might or might not be with the team next season depending on how everything shakes out with the new CBA. Regardless, there is a fire sale going on here with the jerseys, and possibly the players. Who knows. http://www.shopthebills.com/Buffalo-Bills-Jerseys/Royal-Blue-NFL-Jerseys.aspx Just an update: I looked further into the sale and they also have a Fitz jersey for the same price. I am guessing that they are looking to unload overstock to make room for the new product hopefully coming soon.

Am I the only one that thinks that Aaron Williams might end up being the best pick of this draft? Sure Dareus is going to be a star but I really think that Williams has serious potential to fall into an elite status when people talk of all time great DB's. The pre-draft show on NFLN with Williams and Prince A. showed alot of what we are in for with this kid. I could be wrong but I think the reason that the Bills didn't move out of that pick was the fact that Williams was still on the board and Buddy probably didn't expect him there. He has some serious talent and if Texas was even remotely considered for a shot at the national title, he would have been a much much higher pick. In reference to Bill from NYC's assessment of the draft, I have to agree that this might be the first draft that was handled from top to bottom by people that have worked in some capacity with football for a better part of their lives. I am sure Mr. Wilson was aware of everything going on regarding who was going to be picked and what potential trades were offered, but it does appear that he has stepped back and let football people run his football team, probably for the first team. Thank you Mr. Wilson.

I thought I was the only one noticing that. I like Gruden even though he might be all rainbows and lollipops most of the time. Call it a hunch but Kiper's days as the suppposed NFL guru might be coming to an end. He had a niche for a long time but it's fading fast with everyone and their mother becoming a draft expert nowadays.

I love this pick. Everyone has some misconception that we are deep at DB when the reality is we are paper thin. We can't get off the field on 3rd down, that is as plain as day. With Dareus and Williams, our defense got much much better and with Williams being pretty good in run support, we finally have someone that can finally step into the huge void in the defensive backfield when Winfield left. There are too many people here on this board that look at the "big" names and overlook the quality football players out there. Get over the "name" players and realize the Bills finally have a front office that look for ball players, not flashy over-hyped name players. If you look at who the Bills have selected the last 2 years, they have generally selected the star player from their respective teams. They aren't only drafting players but drafting leaders too.

I like the idea of Cameron Jordan in the 1st. I know it's considered a reach by the so-called experts but I think he is going to be a hell of a player and many of the experts that don't work for ESPN seem to think that this guy is the best DL in the draft. If we got Jordan in the 1st and a LB like Wilson or Reed in the 2nd, I would be satisfied if they completed the draft right there. Of course, we have so many other holes to fill that we still would need 15 more picks to actually fill those. If there ever was a time to trade down a few spots and pick up an additional 2nd, this would be the year. They could still probably get Jordan in the 4-7 range, a LB with the first of the 2nd round picks and still get their QB, Ponder, Mallet or whoever Chan feels would be the best fit for his offense, with the second 2nd rounder. The 3rd round should be a corner or safety, whichever is rated higher on the Bills board at the time. The 4th round picks can go towards the offensive side, TE and OT. The 5th - 7th can go towards LB's, OLinemen and possibly a RB.

Can Henery hold on XPA and Field Goals though? That is Moorman's best position right now. He either has lost something with his leg or the change of ST coaches has screwed with his head but he looked below average last year. I thought the only reason he was on the team was for holding. Does anyone know if there is anyone on the team that can hold other than Moorman. He has been doing it for so long that I can't remember the last player that held on XPA except for Reich.

I am sure the suburbanization of WNY has had a huge affect on the city proper but I think the policy's of the city government going back to the 70's has a lot to do with it also. The city actually had people living and working in the city all at the same time. Now, with most business that produced something, having left, that equation no longer fits. Couple that with the low income housing boom for over 75% of the city and viola, everyone leaves. Buffalo used to be a gem with alot to offer it's residents but now it only can offer affordable housing for everyone and the opportunity to see crime up close and personal.

Living in Orlando, I have seen this kid play quite a few times and he is definitely a ballplayer. I would love to see him as a Bill but I just don't see it happening unless they draft him around the 2nd 4th or in the 5th as a rotational DE. The Bills have a serious NEED for an established 3-4 ILB and Miller does not fit that profile. I don't know how he is projected as a 3-4 ILB though. He has the size for ILB, similar to Moats, but I would guess he is more of a 3-4 OLB or even staying at his natural position as a DE. One heck of a football player for whoever drafts this kid.

He is a Patriot so he will probably get a pass or a slap on the wrist at most. On a side note, I used to live in Apopka and Apopka High School is as close as they come to being a football powerhouse in the state of Florida in any city not named Miami. Warren Sapp is from there. Yearly they send a few players to D1 or D1A schools. Unfortunately, Apopka is also a tale of two cities. It's probably about the a size of Hamburg, maybe smaller. About 1/3rd of the city is below the ghetto line. They don't have cars on blocks, the houses are. The funny thing is, you can get a house less than a mile from "the hood" starting around $750k or get one in "the hood" for about $750.00. It's a pretty nice place to live but don't cross the tracks at night.

Exactly! There isn't another FA out there that I would want over this guy. If the Bills front office had the stones to spend the boss's money without any repercussions, I would say spend it on Asomgha.

I'm not saying Ralph is cheap. I just don't see him going out and dropping that kind of money on Asoumagha. I love the fact that Ralph isn't cheap but Asoumagha is at the top of the heap here and I honestly don't think Ralph would do it. I just think Asoumagha would greatly help that D and the team in so many ways that it wouldn't be a bad idea to really step up and take a shot at the #1 Free Agent prize for once.

Reality hit me at the end of this too, that's why I wrote it. I tend to agree with the DR on this one. It's a nice thought but like I said, it's a pipe dream and Ralph would never spend that kind of cash on one player.

Went to a Scottish festival a few weeks ago and albanac (sp) was one of the bands. They were pretty good and I think one of the other bands there was the Young Dubliners. They were awesome. Some pretty awesome music. Good Luck today Poojer!!

I know that there needs to be a new CBA in place before anyone even thinks about Free Agency this year but I am wondering what the chances would be for the Bills to actually be a major player in Free Agency this year. I'm not thinking that they go after 4 or 5 guys but what if they went after the top prize this year...Asoumagha? I know it's a pipe dream but since they were relatively quiet last year, would, or could they actually get off the wallet and pony up for him? I know it's going to take a pretty good size signing bonus but the thought of him on our D with the possibility of us going D for the first couple of rounds is an exciting prospect. A trade down scenario and grabbing multiple front 7 players with the knowledge that you have upgraded an already pretty fair secondary is very exciting. The season ticket sales would probably go back up into the high 50,000 range and merchandise sales could go through the roof. I know it's a pipe dream but there are so many positives to come out of this that it would be a pretty good investment overall. Now we just need Ralph to leave the wallet on the table and have that mischievious kid Buddy to go in and grab a few bucks out of it.

I wouldn't mind seeing half these guys in a Bills uni next year. Butch Davis has done a hell of a job recruiting in Tar Heel land. Too bad that some of the players got stupid and they and the team got punished for it. Imagine if they had that talent all year. They would have easily been a Top 10 team with probably some outside rumblings for a BCS title game berth. I think any or all of those first 5 listed can help the Bills.

Sounds about right, I can see it falling that way.

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I wouldn't mind this if they were picking around 7-9 with a second 2nd round pick and another 1st round pick next year. Otherwise, at 3, I really see them doing D all the way. They might reach a little for someone like Quinn but I think Dareus would be the smart choice. That being said, it won't be Dareus and most likely Quinn or even Miller. A trade down would be the best cast scenario this year but I really don't see that happening. Safest pick would be Peterson or the other corner from Nebraska that I can't think of his name off hand. Our corners aren't bad but it never hurts to have one that you don't need to help (see Revis). Defense has to be that pick no matter what. Unless Green can do something to stop the other teams from moving up and down the field on us, he is not the pick regardless of talent.

Anywhere but NY, CA and MI. Living in FL, I would rank it in the Top 5. Idaho would also be there. The other 3 would be a toss up based on multiple things including places with no income tax and it being a right to work state. NH would be out because I would probably be arrested for saying something derogatory to the leftists.

I'm jealous. Congrats on your tickets. The price, no matter how you slice it, is a deal and then some. I miss my seasons (N-3, row 7, seats 1-4). I know the seating has changed but I loved those seats. Just a right out of the tunnel and into my seats. I could sit on the aisle and actually make it to the bathroom and back between plays when the other team had the ball. I had my seasons from '86-'96 so getting there during the K-Gun was impossible. Actually won the "Super Bowl" lottery and went to SB XVIII in Atlanta for $350 for the pair. Talk about a deal. I would get seasons now but I only can make one or two games a year since I live in the Orlando area. The price is right though. Sure the team sucks but I'm not a bandwagon jumper and love going for the experience. I think the only thing that bothers me about going to the games now is the intensive security. Back in the day, it was minimal at best and the problems were far far less IMO. Have fun this year, should be better at least.

You might be onto something here. As much as I love beating the Dolphins, Pats and Jets, though that doesn't happen as often as we all would like, the Bills playing the Brown and Steelers yearly would generate a rivalry faster than any other division tinkering the NFL could come up with. They could keep either the Bungles or Ravens in the Division and move the other with the East teams and it would appear on the surface to be a seemless transition. The Ravens appear to be the logical one to move out but I wouldn't care, as long as the geographic rivalry was established.

I don't think trading out is realistic, i understand the OP's frustration with how our 1st round picks have turned out for the past decade. Spiller still will turn out to be a good pick and Wood was a steal, IMO, but the rest have really been a waste for the most part. I do like the idea of trading back in the 1st and acquiring multiple picks. If we were to trade back into the 20's and obtain an additional 2nd and 3rd this year along with and additional 1st next year, I would be all for that. I don't know what the value would be for letting someone trade up 20 spots in the 1st but I would guess it would definitely cost another 1st. I don't think anyone would give up that much to move up but if someone has a hardon for one of those top defensive guys, you have to explore moving back if you get 4 solid picks in return. The Bills do need an impact playmaker on defense though and if someone like Fairly was still there at 3, you can't pass on that. There are some pretty good defensive players coming out this year which would make the Bills think about moving to obtain some extra talent on both sides of the ball. I wouldn't put it past Buddy to be taking any and all calls from anyone willing to move into #3.

you might as well give up now and just become a Pats fan