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Always thought Ole Buster was one of the more underrated corners in the league. But he is 32, and its probably over in terms of being a full time starter.

Do the Texans still have the same defensive staff? If not, why would this person be bitter?

Its terrible. Its essentially what would happen if the Original XFL and Arena Football had a baby, but the baby wasn't even close to being as good as either of it's parents. If you really love watching 7 on 7s during training camp and wish you could watch an entire game consisting on just that you'll love it. Otherwise dont bother with it. The field is so small that the potential for real football to happen is non-existent. The play options are short pass to a guy standing still, long bomb to wide open guy, or QB runs after holding the ball for ten seconds. Additionally, the "fan controlled" aspect of it which they tout very heavily in the media, isnt apparent during the game at all. It's really just an avenue for fans of former players like Manziel. Its not worth anyones time.

I am one hundred percent on board with this. The guy is a fantastic pass rusher, and at 6'5 270 he has the size to play in both odd and even front schemes. However, the worry about him coming off the ACL is real. As such, I think you have to be realistic on what you'd offer for him. Given the injury I wouldnt want the Bills to do over 10.5 a year. If he gets that and more you let someone else take the risk.

I think its going to be very hard for him to find a team. As much as he wants to think Washington didnt want him around was due to the new coaching staff, I think them not wanting him around had more to do with him being a liability. I winced every time I watched the guy drop back this year. The story is incredible, and I am glad he got to show his kids about resiliency, but I think its going to be amazingly hard for him to find a team. Not because he is a bad football player, but because watching him play after everything he went through is scary. I wouldnt want to be the team that put him out there.

You're not wrong in the least. I suppose the real lack of respect should be to the media.

He took the money. Arizona is not a contender in the least. And as far as having an elite QB, please. Lost a lot of respect for Watt in the process.

Watt has made over 100 million dollars from football alone. His Reebok endorsement is something north of 5 million dollars. When someone has generational cash like that money shouldnt make their decisions that difficult. What I think it comes down to is trying to figure out what team has the best chance of winning the Super Bowl next year. I think he could shock everyone and end up in Tampa.

My Father died 27 years ago, I was ten at the time. You don't ever "get over it" and anyone who says you need to is full of crap. However, the grief changes with time. The hurt doesnt ever go away, but the direct heaviness or impact on your everyday life passes. You're only a few years out of having the physical presence of the person who gave you life removed, its completely normal to feel the way you do. I would suggest turning that grief into motivation to keep her memory fresh. I am not sure how she passed away, but if she had a special charity she loved or directly impacted her, get involved with that. It's important to keep busy. I find enriching the lives of others, while sharing your parents life and legacy is helpful. If it gets really bad there are so many good bereavement groups to join and talk through with other people experiencing the same thing.

I am a similar type of person but they did the same to me for close to an hour. I lost my cool for sure.

This is what sealed the deal for me. Had it for ten years, and kept it because they worked with you. The second At&t tooke over the script flipped and so did I. Will never go back after the hassle I had with them.

Looks like something a 15 year old wrote.

Julianne Moore in ten years?

Whatever it takes to earn the 730000k. I feel like a dummy at my current job for a 7th of that.

I think he is a bit out of touch with reality. He was a rich kid gifted with a ton of athletic ability who now lives a very celebrity filled lifestyle. I think he is an excellent quarterback, but I am not sure his background, and current life lends a lot to being able to relate to his teammates. Honestly think the guy's constitution was better suited for baseball. That said, I hope to God he isnt traded.

I am here to announce that I also have two years left in me. Sure I am 37 and out of shape, but I've never played a down in the NFL so a lot of tread left on the tires. Also, I would gladly play for the Vet Minimum.

Thats been his MO going back to the Eric Wood extension. Shouldnt be any different this time.

Whats left to figure out. I think you know pretty fast what teams youd be willing to play for and what teams you wouldnt. No way after this long the list is 12. If he chooses Tennesee the QB and supporting cast thing was crap.

I would take this with a grain of salt. Looks like Around the League has 15 followers and 3 tweets.

Agreed. The Bills have a very good line coach. They need a few more players to complete the line, but I dont think technique was the issue.

If he is only open to going to the Jets, Dolphins, and Panthers as reports suggest, its the only place that makes sense for the Texans. You cannot cannot trade him within the conference.

Edmunds is 100% a guy you used the 5th year option on. As the 16th overall pick his 5th year option is lower than someone who was picked in the top ten. So essentially you get to pay him an average of players at his position from 3rd-25th. Essentially its a one year deal for $10 million as it currently stands. So before you have to decide to give him a long term deal you can see him for two more years. I think thats a must for a guy like Tremaine because by that time you wont have the built in he is still so young excuse everyone uses for him. While he will still only be 24 or 25 years old, you've seen five years of football from him.

I think the depth of this year's draft class will impact free agent spending more than it would other years. For instance, Daryl Williams would be a no brainer resigning if it wasnt for the down cap. But with this years class so deep at tackle, the Bills will probably be more prone to offer him a contract with less money in the first year. If he doesnt take it, they move on faster than they would in other years. Fully expect Lee Smith, Vernon Butler, Quinton Jefferson and Mario Addison to be cut/retire. That said, the Bills probably only have enough money to sign one of their bigger free agents, and then bring in a 9-12 million dollar a year pass rusher from outside in free agency.

They are going to do it this offseason. Beane has shown that he re-ups players he believes are cornerstones of the team in the offseason leading up to their third year. I imagine his cap hit will be similar this year, with a raise on par with the 5th year option next year. I wouldnt expect the big money to hit until 2023.

I agree with you. They looked like a different team last night. The passing was more crisp, less sloppy and the urgency of the skating was a lot different. The problem is they still lost. The Sabres have a massive problem and its culture based. Their top five salaried players, aside from Reinhart, are essentially playing like 3rd and 4th line players. Eichel is a tremendous talent, but his shot percentage is astronomically low, to the point where I'd rather see Lazar on the ice. At the end of this season the Pegulas need to take a hard look at Krueger and decide if he is going to be the Coach for the forseeable future, if so they need to start making tough decisions about the roster. They cant keep paying Eichel, Skinner and Okposo what they do with the limited return in Krueger's system. If they bring someone else in they need to ask those same players if they really care about being a Sabre. There is too little accountability on the players for being so awful for so long.