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Dude had seven months to lose weight. If he was trying you'd think the first 50 would have melted off of him.

With Brown, I think his height can get him in trouble in pass protection, especially with speed rushers. He isn't a natural knee bender and tends to stay too high. Absolute monster in the run game though. I think Torrence is just what he is at this point. 4 year starter in college so he has played a lot of football. When he gets beat across his face he isnt enough of an athlete to make up for it. Dion's been struggling a bit too. That said, if the wideouts win, Josh doesnt have to hold the ball as long, and the line looks better.

I am not sure I agree with the top two. Brown has been fantastic run blocking but is average in pass blocking. I think Torrence is steady, but pretty much a replacement level player. I wouldnt pay to keep him here long term.

If Beane put all his chips in the Waddle basket and didnt have his assistant GMs working on a back up plan then he doesnt get the benefit of the doubt from me. He's been in the NFL for nearly 30 years, he has to know that a deal isnt done until the paper work is signed and into the league, on time. He's literally seen this while he has been the GM here, twice. Antonio Brown and JD McKissic were both supposed to be Bills. I like Beane. I think he's done a good job here, especially early on. But his excuses for not doing a better job are starting to wear on me. On the Bengals having Jamarr Chase- "I dont want to suck bad enough to have to get Ja'Marr Chase" On failing to make a trade at the deadline- "Unfortunately it takes two to tango"- "it's not fantasy football" On WGR about lack of WRs- "bitching about wide receiver is one of the dumbest arguments I've heard." Its always on someone else. Saying he went home as mad as every other fan just shows his mindset. Beane thinks this is happening to him rather than being so frickin undeniable that he gets the job done. He makes a lot of money to do his job. Stop blaming everyone else. Stop making excuses and get things done.

The Elam situation was a bit different. He at the very least worked his butt off. Coleman sucks and cant be bothered to show up on time for his job or work hard once he is at it.

Lawson, Reggie Ragland, and Adolphus Washington. Preston Brown played under Rex but was a Marrone draft pick. Ragland was going to play inside with Brown when they moved to a 3-4. I do remember it though. "We got three guys who can start coming off the bus." Lawson was never a 3-4 OLB but wasnt horrible. Washington was ok his first year but was never more than a rotational player. Ragland never started a down for the Bills in the regular season and was traded to surprise, Kansas City.

Morgan Fox had some decent seasons, would be a nice addition to the practice squad. Demone Harris is a local kid. He came to my church a few years back. I am not a small guy, but this kid was every bit of the 6'4 265 he is listed at.

I've taken a few lumps here. Been to the Principal's office a few times. Been given a vacation. After my initial butt hurtedness I realized if I read the MNF, SNF, and TNF post rules a bit better, or had better self-control I'd likely be better off. In short, it was my fault each time. I highly doubt they deleted your thread without having a reason to do so. They stick to their rules but I've never known for it to be personal.

There have been 7 different head coaches to lead a team to a Super Bowl victory in the last two years. 4 of 7 had been head coaches for a different team prior to coming to the Super Bowl winning team. 6 of the 7 coached the offensive side of the ball before becoming a head coach. If we are going to move of from McDermott, I dont want a young coordinator who will take time to learn the nuances of gameday and roster management. That said, a team of Jon Gruden/Reggie Mckenzie or Matt Nagy/Mike Bradway would be the way I'd lean. If you are going to fire a coach that has been pretty damn good for 9 years it better be for a guy who can have you in the Super Bowl the very next year. McDermott would have a job in two seconds if they fired him.

Ive said this many times about the McDermott and Beane discussion. I am fine with moving on from them but be very aware that an OC, DC, former head coach or a name no one talks about is just as likely to be the same or worse than what we already have. Making a move at head coach will satisfy the restless natives for a bit. Until it doesnt.

Watching Keon play football has been one of my least favorite Bills memories of all time. Thats saying a lot. I cant recall another player in a prominent role where I say 1-2 times a game, "what are you doing." Maybe JP Losman.

I'd understand more if they were top 5-10 picks but they are generally in the late 20s.

I also had a Cat Benatar at one point. Now I have a dog and just kept the name it came with Salsa.

I think its highly likely the Bills leaked the information to try and get sympathy from their fans. "Oh look at least they tried!" The issue I take with that is the Bills have Beane, two assistant GMs, and a Pro Personnel Advisor in their front office. They are a well-staffed, highly paid group of football professionals. They had from October 13th when they lost to Atlanta and it was obvious they needed to make a move at WR, until November 4th at 4pm to get a deal in place. I appreciate they went big game hunting, but this team had over 21 days to make a move. They had draft picks, plenty of resources in the front office, and the backing of the owner to spend millions of dollars on a player beyond this year. Bottom line is they failed. Brandon Beane seems like the type of guy it'd be cool to golf or get a beer with, but he is arrogant as hell and it impacts his job. More than once he's become defensive about fan or radio host opinions about what the football team needs. He says stuff like "this isnt fantasy football" which is essentially him telling the moron fans that he knows more than they do. The fact is he likely does. But when Joe Six Pack in Cheektowaga knows you need a WR, and you tell him he doesnt know football, and Joe ends up right, maybe humble yourself a bit. Beane is famous for pounding the podium and getting emotional about the city of Buffalo and Bills fans. Thats great. That said, when you alienate your fans. When you yell at radio hosts for being stupid. You're the bully. Beane's life path may have led him to a football front office. But there are fans who have lived and died with this team for 30, 40, 50, even 60 years. Guys that shell out thousands of dollars for tickets, parking, and whatever new goofy jersey you happen to be selling for $150 dollars this year while making manufacturing job wages. So when you completely fail at your job while making millions, maybe do better than "this isnt fantasy football" or "It takes two to tango." Bills' fans are not stupid. None of us should feel bad for you when you try and blame the Dolphins or Jets for your failures. It just proves they arent as clueless as you were when you decided to make the Chiefs better. Next time you decide to pound a podium, take a minute and understand you don't speak for us. You've lost that right. Because when you go back to North Carolina with your millions, and the Bills are a distant memory for you, we will still be here. Your job is to go after a Super Bowl every year, not make excuses for why you cant.

They have to play them anyways. Its an AFC West year. The good news is the Pats will have to as well.