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Marrone on Sirius with Rich Gannon talking about their research on QBs and why Manuel projects to have success in Buffalo's weather. I found it interesting.

I think you nailed it Kelly. I like others am a little concerned with pass pro. Maybe Zebrie fits in as a guard, or the Syracuse FA guard they are signing. If they can figure out the o-line play, this could be a very fun offense to watch.

I know Buddy's not popular, but the fact that the Bills team was able to analyze this situation, break down the facts and get at the truth shows a certain level of awesomeness on the part of our front office. In my opinion it's more likely that he used Rogers to try to grease the skids in advance to obtain more favorable contracts for Woods and Goodwin.

Imagine making it to the absolute pinnacle of your profession and...having to wear that.

Rubes, I don't get your point. What has changed between last year's Nike rollout and today? I see no difference other than a SLIGHTLY smaller section of white on the collar. That doesn't fix much IMO! Has there been any news or media chatter about a collar change? I haven't heard any.

Kudos to the OP for not putting "update" in the thread title. The linked article called itself an update, but there was no update in that update.

I had the same take.

You know this how?

Finally, we can get some closure. After a weekend that may define his legacy in Buffalo one way or another, Nix also put to rest any speculation regarding his future. The 73-year-old said that nothing has changed regarding his timetable for retirement, a statement that Brandon echoed. ''There's a lot of speculation for whatever reason related to that but Buddy Nix is our general manager and will be for a long time,'' Brandon said. Vindication link The fans and media continue to manufacture the myth that Whaley's role is expanding and Buddy's is contracting. Some even pronounced during this draft that the picks weren't Buddy's. Here some Q&A from Brandon on the topic: Q: In the past four months how has Doug Whaley’s role grown and evolved? RB: It’s been consistent with years past, really the past couple of years. Doug continues to mature within his role. Buddy keeps providing him opportunity within the department. There’s lot of speculation for whatever reason related to that. Buddy Nix is our general manager and will be for a long time. As I mentioned before, Doug is a vital part to the process but when it comes to football decisions in this organization, one person and one person only makes decisions and that’s Buddy Nix.

They're staying true to their board.

Charles Davis said on NFLN just said that the Bills are having a very good draft, FWIW.

You and birdog want to talk about the MERITS of Buddy's tenure and whether he should be gone. That's fine, but I took this thread to be about the TIMING of Buddy's departure. My point is, I see no public signs of Buddy being forced out. In fact I recall Russ' comments about Buddy on the day he took the reigns from Ralph. Russ was positively glowing about Buddy.

Sorry if this has been posted in a previous page, but it's good stuff - must-see TV. Also good is NFL Network's analysis on whether they see Manuel as a 1st rounder or 2nd. Charley Casserly says Manuel is a second round prospect, Ted Sundquist (Broncos F.O. exec) says he's a first. Charles Davis also has him as a 1st. NFLN analysis

I can relate to that!

That is beside the point of this thread. Just sayin'.

I have to believe that Hackett can formulate ways of compensating for a lack of a pass catching TE threat, if need be.

I could claim all night that Buddy's not going anywhere soon, but I haven't yet found success trying to prove a negative. Can't blame a guy for challenging others to put facts on the table to support all the speculation.

Interesting. But for me personally, that alone doesn't convince me. I will grant you, your point reminds me that I seem to recall Russ saying at one point definitively (around the time Marrone was hired) that "Doug's not going anywhere". That would seem to signify Whaley inked a new contract (and likely scored a raise to keep him in place), but that still doesn't in my mind mean that Buddy's been shown the door. I think the decision & timetable is completely in Buddy's control.

The chatter about Buddy leaving is all speculation and in many cases hopeful anticipation. Personally, I can't think of a single fact known to the public that supports the idea of Buddy's imminent departure.

Thank you.

Hope continues to sell in WNY.

Beyond the obvious speed, what the Youtube video shows me is unusual field vision and elusiveness. He is clearly more than "just a track guy".

Not sure who Polly is, but kudos on a good take. Put me in the optimist camp, too.

I think it's definitely more of Marrone's "messaging". I suspect that HE wants to be the one communicating the depth chart to the players, not wanting to leave it to an impersonal website. Smart move by a take-charge coach who is allowing no detail to escape his management purview.

UPDATE: the Bills just selected Marquise Goodwin from Texas. This means, of course, that Buddy has just wrested control of the organization back from Whaley. Do you see how silly this is? By the way, there is plenty of speculation and anticipation about Buddy's departure being imminent, but absolutely no proof that anyone can credibly point to.