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    At the end of Free agency would you be happy with this?

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Kendall simmons (OG) (Hit or Miss Acquisition based upon recovery)

    Cato June (LB) (B player at best. Colts D should be proof enough)

    Shawn springs or Dre Bly (CB) (journeymen for a reason)

    Sean Jones (S) (don't know much about him honestly)

    Geoff Hargartner (OL) (Already got him, back-up we're hoping to be a starter)

    Take Coles or Kelly Washington at WR is possible (headcase or 3rd receiver at best)

    Lorenzo Neal- signing corey was a kinda of a joke (Not gonna happen)

     

    Sorry, but no. It's kinda sad that this is all we can hope for too. Our dreams are set on guys that no other teams really appear interested in.

     

    There were much better names out there to go after but these are our targets huh. Pittsburgh Pirates I tell ya

    To those still optimistic

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    Here's what I know about the Bills at this current moment:

     

    1) We believe that Insanity is the only way to go with our coaching and front office. Let's keep the same people with horrible track records and expect different results.

     

    2) We have one of the highest paid Defensive Lines in the NFL, but have seen numerous interviews with the coaches, and even the players on the Defensive Line, talk about how they need to improve their talent to generate a better pass rush. That's like Obama saying someone really needs to start running this country soon. Yet, we still plan on retaining all the people who can't do the job and continue to pay them regardless.

     

    3) Our Offensive Line was pathetic in Run Blocking, and adequate in Pass Block. So, recognizing this as a place of need, we either cut the entire line or let them walk in FA, keeping only the guy who is so disgruntled that he may or may not re-sign with us....assuming we will even pony up the money he probably wants. We also cut a guy who had trade value and other teams wanted. I know we don't know the whole story with this, but we just ate a dude's massive contract and got nothing in return. Was he so horrible he was worse than our alternative of...oh wait, we have no alternative right now. Also, the best lineman out there, Brown, isn't even made a push for. The guy can play C or G, is known for his great push, and nothing. What, we didn't want to spent the extra 3-4 mil a year we'll save on someone else for a guy who has proven what he can do on a team who lived on rushing the ball? And who do we target, guys who played back-up for other teams so that we can save some bank and hope it works out. Right now, it looks like the Bills are banking the safety of our QB and our entire running game on the potential of current back-ups and the NFL draft. Awesome!!!

     

    4) We have been begging for a TE for how long? The fact that we aren't even having discussions with the Texans or the Browns is sickening to me. The price tag is too high you say? What about all the people who have us taking a TE in the first round? Pettigrew is a headcase with no speed. I'd take established talent over that any day. Winslow went for a second and a late rounder next year. I'll make you a deal. Draft the best TE available in your mind with both those picks, and I guarantee you that they don't equal half the production Winslow does.

     

    5) Who exactly is our Qb? Trent, play like an MVP one second, scared like a child the next...if I can stay healthy that is. Trent has never finished a season healthy. Period. So who do we bring in? I think this description sums it up best:

     

    "There was talk of the Bills possibly bringing in a veteran to challenge Trent Edwards, but this signing puts an end to that talk. The noodle-armed Fitzpatrick is 100 percent backup material and is no threat to Edwards' job."

     

    So great, we are now officially putting all our eggs in the Edwards basket and hoping the DJ can motivate him with strong words to push himself. Cause we know who he won't be looking over his shoulder at.

     

    6) Why are we looking at runningbacks? Are we cutting someone I don't know about? How often did anyone touch the ball besides Lynch and Jackson? What is the waste of time here? All this did was remind us that every player out there would rather take less money, which is all that we even offer, than play with us.

     

    7) Coles. Are you kidding me. A headcase minus the talent. We had him at RB and called him McGahee. This guy isn't half of what he thinks he is and just pisses off everyone he plays with. And honestly, is this really a need? Of everything, we just paid Evans, Reed has proven himself a decent slot guy, and Jenkins and Johnson showed good promise. In any case, unless you are looking at Boldin, stop this crap.

     

    8) I like Poz and Mitchell. You want to run a Tampa 2, you need a third. There are crazy LB's out there and we aren't even talking to any of them. This isn't a huge deal to me, but still.

     

    9) What the hell are we saving our money for? Do we not have it? Who are we expecting to sign? Every single person we are looking at may command 3-4 mil a year. We have almost 30 mil to spend.

     

    10) Is anyone in the draft outside the top 5 not looking like a risk at this point. Yet it seems we are banking a lot on this.

     

    I've come to the conclusion that, while RW has been warning us of this, we have become the Pittsburgh Pirates. We are the minor league system of the rest of the league. There is absolutely no reason to get excited about next year. We easily had the money and picks to acquire Jason Brown, Kellen Winslow, Bart Scott, retain Greer and get a few others still out there.

     

    Sorry about this, and if you've held on this long, thank you for letting me get it out. I am more tore up about this team than even I realized. They are just killing me no matter how much I try to not let it get to me. I feel like a kid who forgot his own birthday. I'm usually brimming with optimism right now and waiting impatiently for the draft. And now, there is nothing this team can do to get me excited, which is exactly what needed to be done for everyone.

     

    We blew a 5-1 lead and still kept the coach while our owner tells us that we need more money. Ralph, what reason do we have to give you anything? What are you offering us to buy? Tickets to see a team with an unstable QB, an overpaid D-Line with no pash rush, and a team with the intensity of Jello who, no matter how good they may seem, will always fold to the Pats. The only thing you could have done Ralph, after keeping DJ, was spend some money, not stupidly like Snyder, bring in some guys that can get us excited and build something on paper so awesome that we would have to give you a chance. Cause sorry, the draft isn't going to cut it this year. And yes, the players were available either through trade or FA, you're just comfortable listening to DJ.

     

    Believe what you want, we are officially one of the bottom 2 teams in the league. Record aside, all the other teams are doing everything in their power to get things going. Sorry Lions, you went 0-16 so you are with us.

     

    Thank you again for letting me do this. Flame away.

    Good price on Bills uniforms

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Thank you. I needed that. Second good laugh today after the middle finger post earlier. It's sad though, this is what makes my day on a day when every other team is making themselves better.

     

    Instead of a walk out, we need to find a way to get the premier season ticket holder side of the stadium to all wear there to the season opener.

    Apparently the FO screwed up trading Dockery

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    If i'm not mistaken, in a trade, the original team still has to eat any bonus money paid out, but the hard contract goes to the new team. I believe that the Bills have already paid the bonus portion to him, so they would have saved his entire salary. Also, more importantly, because of when he was cut, we will still see a money off the cap next year for him, when in a trade we wouldn't have.

     

    If anyone knows for certain, please feel free to correct me.

    Fitzpatrick signed!!

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Seriously? What a joke. What is the point of this? A guy who should compete for a back-up job. What's he going to do. He can't possibly be a starter, so he won't push Trent. Trent will get hurt, so we give the reigns to this guy. I mean c'mon, just make a sign that says: "screw it, now we're just rubbing it in"

    Apparently the FO screwed up trading Dockery

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    I was just about to post about this. If this is true, then I'm done paying attention until the draft maybe. Are you kidding me with this. The Bills had the opportunity to let this guy go to Detroit where ALL of his salary would have come of the books and gotten a draft pick or two out of it. But instead, because they didn't use FedEx, they eat his salary and get nothing back?

     

    This is by far the dumbest thing the Bills could have done, besides keep DJ as head coach.

    Am I the only one

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Screw this patience crap, it's not about that. Everyone should be getting pissed. Not because of who has and hasn't signed, it's because of the message still be sent. We blew one of the biggest leads in NFL history. We kept on a losing coach. And now, we are going after guys who may or MAY NOT pan out as starters for us. Once again, Ralph is reminding us how small market we are and why he just can't compete with these other teams. It's total BS.

     

    We have some major needs if we want to step it up to the next level and most of the best players available out there have already scheduled visits and have had offers made to them. No, they aren't signed, but are we banking on them waiting around and hoping to negotiate a visit to us, praying they love the wings and 0-6 division play? No, we are getting the same old crappy treatment as fans. Let's go after some high potential guys, make a high potential team on paper, and then when things go either way on the field, try all over again.

     

    I'm sorry if I'm coming off pissed, I'm really not. I've truly come to expect this from our team. Regardless of what we do in the NFL Draft, which looks like a weaker class to me outside of the top 8 to me everyday, we need a ton of help. We need some established help. And Ralph needs to send the message that he is committed to winning. I don't feel he has done that yet and he is losing the ability to.

     

    And as for the Coles thing, he's an A-hole. I wouldn't want him and I really don't think that receiver is our biggest concern. These guys got open when our QB's weren't scared of life or trying to throw bombs all day. We have enough talent there to score. Upgrades are always welcome, but not me me me Coles.

    Track The FA Signings Here.

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Jason Brown-C- Ravens Feb. 27 - 1:01 am et

     

     

    ESPN's John Clayton reports that free agent G/C Jason Brown has set up a formal visit with the Rams.

    He figures to be in St. Louis on Friday. Brown is seeking a deal paying $8M annually after turning down the Ravens' $6 million-per-year proposal.

     

    :D

     

    If the dude can anchor the Raven's line, be our center now at 25, make it happen I say. I would gladly pay a mil or two more a year just to not have to even think about this position again for the next 7 years

    City of Industry approves proposal for NFL stadium outside L.A.

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    I didn't know that the Vikings were in danger of being relocated in all seriousness. I've heard about the Jags more and more. And the Raiders are the Raiders, so who cares. Personally, with the way the Rams have been the past few years, I could see that happening and then have St. Louis be first in line for an expansion team.

     

    In the back of my mind, with the idea of them making the regular season getting longer and adding more playoff teams, I can see a 2-4 new expansion teams in the next 5-10 years.

    OL Hangartner to visit Bills Friday

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Just looked, the guy is our version of Chambers. Not a starter, but can be a great band-aid. Now, in all fairness, someone who couldn't crack the starting line-up on the Panthers O-Line would pry be good enough to start on most teams, so for the right price, sure. But as an answer to our problems on the line, tough to get excited.

    Royal to be cut too

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    I don't have the words for how happy this makes me. Robert Royal was the Mark Kelso of this generation to me. He was given way too many opportunities and had undeserved faith placed in him. For every one good play he made, he disappeared for 6 games and alteast one game by himself.

     

    Royal, I hope you find great success....in the CFL

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