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It is not surprising at all that DJ continues to get Marv's support, and not surprising to hear Marv say that DJ was clearly the best choice of the bunch - because DJ was the candidate most like Marv. Marv wanted another Marv - a conservative and cerebral man of fine character. Yes, Marv was looking for another Marv, and found it in DJ. Unfortunately, unlike Marv, the "Mr. Magoo" of the NFL, DJ was not surrounded by mountains of talent, nor an exceptional front office that knows how to make the right moves at the right times. So instead of wandering his way into wins, DJ keeps us stuck in a sea of mediocrity. Yet Marv attempts, even now, to use his waning influence to support DJ. Isn't that just great. Marv had plenty of chances to wow us with his knowledge and know-how - 4 chances on the big stage as a coach, and later as a personnel/organization man with, most likely, something close to full control of the wheel (as close as it was going to get following Donahoe). Marv used that power to bring us DJ, horrible free agent acquisitions (Dockery, Royal, Reyes, and on and on), questionable draft picks and an organization that was not sufficiently prepared, restructured, or groomed to succeed him when he left. I can't recall any changes that Marv made to any of the key positions in our front office. It is not evident to me that Marv made any preparations within the organization to ready for his departure - it seems it was all about filling a hole for a few years (a favor to an old friend) then leaving without a trace. Not exactly the legacy of a football genius. Someone correct me if I am wrong please. The absence of any recent "glory days" for this franchise drives many to continue to worship at Marv's feet. So be it. But for all those who think Marv built or facilitated the careers of Kelly, Smith, Thomas and Reed, I say that it was really the opposite that took place. When you look OBJECTIVELY at what Marv has wrought since his association ended with those players (and Bill Polian making the personnel decisions), the results are clear. Marv's credibility to speak on any topic related to the success of the Bills is nil. Neither the Bills organization nor their roster is currently staffed for another "Mr. Magoo" type coach to have success. When Marv voices support for DJ he is incorrectly analyzing the situation, based on the Magoo paradigm. What is really needed is a major restructuring. Ralph needs to clear the way for another Polian to take charge - but this time he can't luck into it since there is no Polian among the current FO underlings - Ralph needs to go out and buy himself one from another organization. This is not about trashing a legend - I don't begrudge Marv his gold jacket (even though I think he gets way too much credit). It's about looking past the Marv myth that has had this franchise stuck in the mud for a decade. The Jets have Rex Ryan, he of the (former) long hair and big mouth. Do you think Marv would have hired him? Never - instead we get a guy who you'd love to be your neighbor but who you want far from your team's sideline on gameday. But who's in first place and who's in last? Please Marv, spare us your thoughts in support of Dick. It's time to move on and embrace reality.

Was Lombardi critical of LW while he was playing left tackle or right tackle? He would be an upgrade at RT.

DJ compares VERY favorably to the situation in this country on the day that China decides to stop lending us money.

Since you asked for "caching candidates" I think you need the Geek Squad.

Well done!

Anyone else notice that a CFL refugee and fellow-Penn State alum Cameron Wake far outplayed our #11 pick. What were we thinking picking the second coming of Erik Flowers? All I see and hear from Maybin is a big grin on his face, smiling, laughing and NO production. Wonder if Bill Parcells would wipe that smile off his face if Maybin was a nonproducer for the Dolphins. I know it's early in the kid's career but the contrast between Wake and Maybin (who have similar speed-off-the-edge-rush games) was stunning today.

OK, we now know that Ralph blew it by giving Jauron an extension. We know that the front office completely mismanaged the OL and general roster depth situations. We know all too well that Jauron consistently coaches scared and his teams are feared by no one. My question for you - is Trent in over his head? Is he a legit NFL starter or is he just being poorly coached and poorly protected? To me this season is already a wash but the question is, do we need to blow this thing up and draft a new QB with our first round pick? Interested to hear what ya'll think.

Jauron is signed through the end of the 2011 season. He will be on the sideline for 28 more games.

Interesting how, the way they were describing the Buffalo flyover compared to the one in New England, really was a letdown for them. I was there and actually it was pretty lame.

I can hear Dick now describing his players - "They really like playing the games. They work at it."

Interesting to see that Seth McKinney appears to be the vocal leader of the bunch - at least in this conversation. Bills O-Line video from NFL.com

You want to go from Dick Jauron, he of little-to-no-personality, to Dick Vermeil, who cries at the drop of a hat?

When was the last time you saw the Bills run a crossing route? Seems like all they run are plays up the sidelines. It was also baffling that they abandoned the screen pass - would have worked well against their strong pass rush.

Was Maybin really in the DL rotation? The only time I saw him was standing next to DJ on the sideline.

Fixed.

Um, Jauron is signed through 2011. Do you really think he'll be fired?

I guess he was good enough for the Giants when they won the SB.

It's not just you.

Correct.

AVP HAS to find an answer to the defenses shutting down his receivers. The season rests on this and this alone.

Link to 97 Rock which, believe it or not, has the postgame interviews

Agree you have to go for it there KNOWING your defense is wearing down fast.

Van Pelt had no answers. He's a rookie OC and it showed today.

I think they will beat Miami.

OK, I guess the TD catch and run clouded my memory...