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While passing is the popular thing in today’s NFL I think teams will eventually go back to what started it all, the single wing. The QB spot has slowly been evolving to a much more athletic position. QB's are being utilized for their running ability, and the pocket passer is turning into a thing of the past. The single wing opens up several more running options per play, and it can also be more balanced and deceptive. Think of how effective this offense could be in Atlanta. Vick in shotgun is the primary runner; he can also throw just as easy. His two backs to the right and left are TJ and Dunn, that’s three VERY dangerous running options off the bat. I just think that more plays/formations in the future will be designed for improve. They will be loosely created to try and force defensive breakdowns. One thing I'm pretty sure about is the NFL is yet to mature in terms of formations and strategy. 20 years from now going for it on 4th down may be the norm, or QB's might take punt like snaps from shotgun. Anything can happen.

Some of the FA's that we could not sign may have been in the plans but those plans are constantly evolving. If TD's past is any indication to his future then he probably has several solutions to the OL problem. So lets not hit the panic button yet as we still have many options across the offensive line. Here are a just a few thoughts on what we might do heading into the 2005 season. 1. Package our #2 + Henry to creep up to the top of round #2 or the bottom of round #1. At this point I don't see Henry getting us a #2 or #3, however if we package him and a pick we will be in position to draft a NFL ready G/C. Like many I like Baas and feel that he will still be around in these draft slots. 2. Just because the LJ Shelton trade is considered dead in the media does not mean it won't happen. Remember the Bledsoe trade? It was on and off about 20 times before it actually went threw. The demands of both party’s (Henry/Arizona) will subside as the season approaches making a late trade a much larger possibility. 3. Teague can play T if need be. While he wouldn't be my first choice at Tackle he could fill in for a couple years and do a decent job. 4. Cap causality’s and remaining FA's. If we need one more player to complete this line then we should have some option with this route. I'm guessing one of options one and two will occur, and options three and four will also occur. So my 2005 offensive line would look like this for options one and two. Option 1 LT- Teague LG-FA C- Baas/R RG- Villarrial RT Williams Option 2 LT-Shelton LG-FA C-Teague RG-Villarrial RT- Williams

Burn it....But before you do kick it in the nuts a few times.

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He probably just assumed that most fans remember how many players they signed to make one last go at it. But since you don't remember here are a few players that picked up that season. Norton Jr Plummer Dent Sanders So I would say that the 94-95 49ers would be a good example of a team spending big and it paying off. As for the history of the NFL, Free Agency is just a blip on the map. So to say bringing in big time players won't work is false. It has helped close teams push over the hump (49ers, Ravens) and very good teams sustain success (Pats, Dallas).

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I'm partial to Shepard’s but they been genetically craped on the last few decades so the traits that make them great family dogs have diminished. If you have the time to exercise them, and the $ to be selective in who you get them from they are incredible animals. My Shepard is protective, intelligent, loyal, and does great with small children. If Shepard’s aren’t your thing then a cheap alternative to costly pure breeds is a mixed breed. Usually with mix breeds you don't see the excessive inbreeding and gene manipulation that can plague many pure breeds. Mix breeds tend to make great family pets and cost a fraction of the price. Good luck on the search and just remember to really look at the puppy’s temperament before you pull the trigger. Sometimes nurture can't fix nature with these puppy mill dogs.

I couldn't agree more about the stadium being the biggest obstacle. I think we overcome Ralph's estate tax and a new owner. But I just can't see the county paying enough cash to help with a new stadium. As for Vegas getting a team I think that will also happen. The city is expanding so rapidly and you know the cash will be there. When it comes down to it the NFL is a business and they would be missing out on a lot of money by not throwing a team in Vegas.

I'm not freaked out that the Bills will move, that said I would be lying if I did not have some concern over their future. Like most here I love the Bills, and the thought of them not existing is something that’s difficult take. While the short term future (5-10 years) is nothing I'm concerned with yet the long-term future is. So here is the question I'm posing... Since the majority of posters stand a decent chance at being around in 30 years do you think the Bills will share the same fate? 30 years is a long time thus a good measuring stick to see how people really feel. It's easy to mock a panic stricken post that guarantees the Bills will leave in the next two years. But it seems much more reasonable that they could leave over such a long time frame. My guess would be that in 30 years they won't be around. I'm a glass half full person but 30 years is such a long time. Given the obstacles they would have to overcome during that time frame I just see them leaving as the more likely scenario. I don't like my answer so opposing views are encouraged. No flaming please

I agree, and for that reason I think it might have been premature to announce JP as the starter. What if Holcomb does much better then JP in camp? I don't think a proven veteran outperforming a first year starter is a big stretch. It’s been to long since we last made the playoffs and the best player needs to be on the field. Whether that’s Holcomb or JP it doesn't matter to me, best player should play.

I don't think he will next year either which is why I don't see the harm in having an open competition in camp. I don't know whether Holcombe would win, but why treat the position differently then every other position on your team. I highly doubt the Bills would anoint any other starting spot on the roster to a player with no game experience. Why do it with JP? Make the kid earn it

First off I just said I will be looking for these situations next year, never even implied that TD or MM gave a rats ass about me. Secondly as you said the coaches are in a much better position to evaluate JP then I am. But what along the lines of NFL game experience do they have on JP? A couple of preseason games? A couple passes and a bunch of hand-offs? Why tie your hands by making such an announcement? They would have been better off even having a skewed QB competition in the preseason. At least that way it appears to the team that he won the job. You would also have the benefit of a full roster to make the decision. I just don't understand why the "best players start" theory was only in effect for last season.

Winning the tournament, or an at large bid (very small chance)

Last year all we hear is that the starter is going to be the player that gives us the best chance to win. Now Fast forward to present time with the way they handled JP's promotion. How does their stance with Bledsoe all last year apply in anyway to the way they gave JP the job? I'm not saying getting rid of Bledsoe was not the correct move, IMO it was. What I'm saying is they're being inconsistent with the players and that his a huge mistake. Watch the NFL network and one of the main things coaches stress in interviews is the importance of consistency. Many go as far as saying it is the most important factor in coaching success. Not only was it inconsistent for the players it was also extremely premature. How can you give the starting position away when you don't even have the roster finalized? Is Holcomb a savior? No he's not. But he does have enough ability and experience to push Losman in a open QB competition. We also are now stuck permanently with Losman no matter how he performs. You think a coach would bench a first round, first year starter at QB after he was anointed the starting roll? Thats how QB's psyches are destroyed so it's not gonna happen. One quick fix to these problems is Losman playing well, if he does that will prove he deserved the starting position. I just don't think a first year QB playing poorly is that out of the question. I for one will be following these situations closely next season if JP starts slow.

Seeds one and two go to the winners of each division in the MAC. Seed 3 then goes to the team from either division with the next best conference record. Several teams tied at 11-7 so they went to the tiebreaker. The tiebreaker they use is head to head, then common opponent record, as a result Western Michigan was awarded the 3 seed.

First round games are played at the higher seeds home location. Second, Third, and Champioship round games are held at Gund Arena in Cleveland.

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LE, and its much more difficult to find a player at that spot then DT, or OT for that matter.

In hindsight this little talked about deal has proved to be very important to the Bills this coming season. Obviously replacing Pat is going to be difficult, but can you imagine having to replace both Pat and Schobel? Kudos to TD for getting Schobel signed, without him and Pat we would be in serious trouble next season.

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Bottom line is Travis hurt his value this past season. While he kept his mouth shut for the most part and tried to play the role of a team player his lack of motivation was obvious. On top of that he may have destroyed one of his only chances to remain a starter by hard balling Arizona with contract demands. If the Bills decide on keeping Travis next year I expect him to play his ass off in what ever roll we give him. His NFL future will depend on not only how he plays but how he handles himself. So for those saying we can't keep Travis I disagree. If we keep him and he wants to see any future dollar signs in this league he will have to play his best ball. One more season like last year and Henry's value will drop even lower then it is today. Just like TD said, if the price isn't right they won't make a deal. In todays NFL you need two quality running backs so I certainly wouldn't be surprised if Henry remains a Bill next season.

I was electronically timed at Bowling Greens football camp at 4.75 and 4.77. That was when I was in peak condition about 6 years ago. Now I could probably barely crack 5 seconds.

For the life of me I just don't understand why so many people on here are keep freaking out about JJ and PW. How do you expect TD to handle this situation? Right now PW is trying to increase his leverage on TD by making outrageous contract demands. We all know TD is not going to over pay so he is just going to do what he has done for the past few seasons. This means waiting for the free agents to have their value determined by the market and then moving forward. He knows we can't afford to pay PW 5 million a year, same goes for JJ. Just like in years past he is going to wait to see if their value gets lowered. If the demands get lowered to realistic levels he will then begin negotiations. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but in todays NFL it is the only way to manage the cap for the long term.

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The media hates the Bills so much the they're now replacing all current and former Bills with pictures of Jim Kleinsasser.