Virgil
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Title says it all. Just post the name of the player you think the Bills will sign first. It can't be someone currently on the team.
If you want to be tricky, guess when it will be signed and how much.
Overall, I hope we can make enough signings to fill the bigs holes and allow us to draft best available.
My Pick - Jameel McClain 4 Yrs, 20 mil. Signed tomorrow morning
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Was really close with our new D-Line coach. Is great against the run. Plays ILB. Ran, and therefor knows, the Pats D.
Is that not a win on many different levels for us?
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Outside of the Dolphins game, what did they do? They got run all over game in and game out. And not by studs, by average players. It's a joke how badly we can't stop the run. Yes we get sacks and ints, but only because we sell out on every play. If we don't get the sack or int, they are behind us.
I don't hate the guy, but our d was not what people are making it out to be.
Today's game was a perfect example. They knew where we would commit and just went the other way. We looked like we were being toyed with. We knew the run was coming and couldn't stop it. How is that so great?
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what reason is there to be optimistic. The power 2 game winning streak? Our amazing D shutting out the dolphins?
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Have we seen enough of EJ to say that the future is with him or we need to bring in some legit competition (Maybe even 1st round competition)
What's the point of all these sacks and interceptions if you can't stop the run? We may sack the quarterback on first and second down, but give up a 50 yard bomb on third. So what do we fix? We have a monster D-Line and possible the DROY at LB, so what's the fix?
Do we re-sign Carpenter or keep the kid we drafted (To me, it's a no-brainer, but with the Bills....)
What's the deal at WR? We can't exactly just cut Stevie. We just spend a 2nd rounder on Woods. What then, draft a WR and bump those guys down a notch?
Yes, we need a TE, but is that the difference maker on offense?
We had the 3rd best offensive rushing attack, so you can't say our O-Line is that bad. And even if you upgrade a few spots, was that really what was holding us back?
I just don't know what I'm supposed to be hoping for this offseason to get excited for next year....
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Would you be opposed to drafting a new QB and starting over?
If there was a guy out there that the front office thought could really get them there and he felt strongly about a guy coming out, or a FA, would you be upset?
I love Manuel and I like Marrone. And, I hate constantly rebuilding. But I didn't see anything from Marrone that showed us getting better and a little QB competition isn't going to hurt anyone.
Maybe this is the end of season blues, but I just don't know why I'm optimistic about next year
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So !@#$ing sick of Chandler
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I didn't feel bad for the nap I took in the second quarter.
I needed that sleep
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I think kubiak is the best oc in the game. Shannahan was nothing without him.
I'd love for him to be our oc, but it won't ever happen
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Gilmore is a top-tier CB? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? He's looking like Aaron Williams 2.0 at CB and, at this rate, we'll have to convert him to FS to take Byrd's spot.
I agree. I'm just saying what's being said about him. I don't know if it's the injury or what, but he's taken a serious step back this year
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1. TE - Draft two next year. Cut Lee Smith at the end of the season.
2. WR - Graham needs to go. Give two first rounders for Larry Fitzgerald.
3. LB - Kiko was awful today. Not saying he needs to be replaced but he still looks too small to play MLB. I would be ok with another MLB and moving him to weak OLB.
4. Add depth to OL
5. Resign Branch and Carrington
3 - did you seriously just go after Kiko?
4 - doesn't change anything
5 - isn't a fix
So again, two people fix all this? What about giving up 34 points to a team who lost 5 straight
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I've been thinking about this for a few weeks as I watch College Football wind down and players emerge as first round picks. But especially after this game, I wonder what needs to be done to fix this wreck. The problem is, I have no idea. Honestly think about the positions we have:
D-Line - We have 2 Pro-Bowl players and 2 above average guys on that line. Dareus is no chump, but we can't stop the run.
CB - Byrd is a pro-bowlers, we aren't getting beat deep, Gilmore is considered a top tier CB, and McKelvin has maybe had 2 bad games. Williams and Robey have done great too.
LB - DROY in Kiko, Hughes has 6 sacks, but maybe better here....
O-Line - Haven't given up many sacks and we are top 5 in rushing
WR - Just drafted 2 guys with potential as our 2 and 3 WR. Stevie could go either way, but not a glaring issue
TE - Yup, need one.
QB - That's for debate, but I will say this. Besides the Pittsburgh game, what games has he lost? Left the Pats game with the lead, beat the Panthers, Lost the Steelers game, Crushed the Jets, wasn't great today, but was in FG with Stevie to win it and Chandler was close. You can knock him all you want, but I don't see where an upgrade gets us more than one additional win. I don't count the injury against him because that happens.
So seriously, one more LB, a TE, and maybe a WR? I just don't see how that's really going to be the difference. It's more inconsistent play and a loser mentality that finds a way to show itself. I think that's what makes this more frustrating because I have no idea what to do next
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I'm just shocked after this game. Not because we lost. I mean c'mon, we're the Bills. But, usually we can call out specific things that are the problem that could be fixed with this or that. After this game, I'm lost. I mean, what the crap was that out there? It was just a combination of decisions and plays that only can come together on the festering trainwreck that is the Bills. I mean, look at it all:
- Bills fans talking about how easy the next 3 games were (Atl, Jax, TB) and how we are in the playoff race with wins. Also, technically the easiest schedule in the NFL. I mean, if that doesn't tell you how we are going to lose the first game, then you are new to the Bills. They even showed us on the playoff hunt graphic for christ's sakes. That should have sealed it right there
- We have great blitzing schemes and pressure in the first quarter, we go up by two scores, and then completely stop. I've never seen such a dramatic change in defense so quickly before.
- EJ was not great by any means. He could have easily thrown two INT's with those comeback routes he missed. Losing like that would have been easier than this crap. And like typical EJ, he actually did just enough to win at the end, but was just abandoned by Chandler and Stevie
- How about the replay of the Carolina game with Stevie's game winning catch. Once you saw that, how did it feel with the fumble? Normal right? Then, when Chandler does it next? I mean, is that coaching?
- What Bills game would it be without a 3rd down bomb that had no chance of being completed?
- Marrone finally won a challenge
- The Falcons were on a 5 game losing streak and couldn't beat a high school team
- The Bills had yet to have a game deciding PI call to alter the outcome of the game....queue today
- We played in Toronto....against a dome team.....where the fans were cheering the Falcons by the end....in a month where it would be freezing in Buffalo
- And the final reason why we lost....It's December 1st and the Bills can't possibly allow themselves to be in the playoff race this late in the season. They almost made it a full day in December.
Seriously. I don't know what to say. Blow it up? EJ isn't the answer? Gilmore and McKelvin are getting exposed? Stevie does just enough to not be elite? Coaching has no idea how to win games, let alone back to back game. This is just a joke and I don't know what the fix is. Everyone contributes equally with terrible play to make this team terrible. And it's a culture that follows every GM, Coach, and Player. I can't think of a FA, Draft, or anything that would actually put this team over the top anymore.
- Bills fans talking about how easy the next 3 games were (Atl, Jax, TB) and how we are in the playoff race with wins. Also, technically the easiest schedule in the NFL. I mean, if that doesn't tell you how we are going to lose the first game, then you are new to the Bills. They even showed us on the playoff hunt graphic for christ's sakes. That should have sealed it right there
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I'd use the rust excuse, but is it any worse than when he started the season? He hadn't seen or played in a real game yet and still looked better than this.
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We are healthy, we played a bad team, we've had players come back with less time to prepare and play better.
This game ended our season and did it in a way that removed hope and optimism. I've got nothing and I question if we can afford to give anyone the benefit of the doubt in regards to potential going forward.
Manuel and Marrone included
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A pick 6 by an undrafted qb in a season that we weren't going to the playoffs anyways
Doesn't rank high at all
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Because they proved they couldn't run it. If you live in fear of the int, then don't start the guy.
These guys have check downs. If he didn't stare him down and throw it blindly, he would have see the coverage. If he looked around at all after that, he could have hit Stevie or thrown it away.
Are you not going to run it in fear of a fumble? They called a play, he didn't make him make that stupid throw
How many teams have 3 good QB's?
This team wasn't going to go anywhere with EJ (and only if he developed). There weren't any QB's available that would have taken this team to the playoffs. They tried Kolb, who was about the best available.
Kolb went out a whole ago. As did EJ. They could have been better prepared than to put all their eggs in the EJ basket, not learn their lesson, and put all their eggs in the Thad basket?
Again, doesn't make sense
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Not to compete with BillNYC but,
1. Our lack of planning for depth at QB lost this game. Tuel made some decent throws and wasn't helped out by the drops, but still made a terrible goal line throw. And couldn't seem to hit crossing routes. Dude overthrew Chandler how many times?
2. Fans here have a blind hatred for the offensive coaching. I say coaching because I noticed today that Marrone only wears a headset on offense, so I have to assume some input from him. Either way, and average qb wins the game totay with the play call. I've had issues in the past, but not this game. They called good plays, but there was terrible execution. And for those blaming them for the pick 6 in the end done. Just because they called a crossing route doesn't mean that the guy can't get covered and the qb makes a different throw. Nothing says he had to make a blind throw to a guy that was just standing there the whole time.
3. Injuries/hold outs are killing us. Gilmore and Byrd still aren't themselves yet. Their time Away is having a huge affect on them. Also, spiller is very hit and miss still. All three are affecting us
4. The rules are getting too technical. Goodwin caught that ball and the defender knocked it out after he was down. He absolutely caught it and common sense needs to prevail.
5. Graham can't afford those drops. To that extent, I don't know why he's on the field over Goodwin anymore. PS, you too Easley
6. We lost and didn't give up an offensive touchdown. Most are going to say "typical Bills." I disagree. The only thing typical was the drops. Everything else was just a unique set of circumstances that let us lose.
I genuinely believe that we should have won this game and, if we punch the ball in the end one from the 1, we are all praising the coaching staff and our outlook for the remaining season
The only solace I have is that we all know the Chiefs are in for a rude awakening as they start to play the real schedule. False hope is a B word
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I wish we could just give Thad's deep ball to EJ and just watch our franchise an develop.
I'm an EJ guy, but I do feel that you go with the hot hand. If we are in these games and Thad is a reason, I agree that you don't rush EJ back
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Roger Goodell is a great commissioner
Fred should be starting
We should be in the AFC North with the Browns, Bengals, and Steelers
Our defense is our biggest problem
Our FO is still not right. (All our eggs in the EJ basket has us starting a guy 5 days after he's signed)
Kyle Willams, Dareus are not good. No matter what people say, we've been crap against the run since they've been on this team. One great play here and there doesn't excuse the yards we give up
Thad is as good, if not better option than a healty EJ right now. EJ's inability to throw the deep ball is hurting us a lot
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I had no expectations going into this game. I think the game shouldn't even had gone to OT based off of how we played.
However, even with all of that, way to just give up at the end. That was the most pathetic play calling I've ever seen, especially knowing that a punt from there usually puts a team a first away from FG range and that wins the game. That was seriously a joke. And don't tell me about having Thad in there. You trusted him all game to make throws. I just don't get it. And also, why Hogan is in there when you have Woods, Graham, and Goodwin is beyond me.
And lastly, this is now two weeks in a row where we've scored enough points to win and our Defense is just getting owned. I don't care who is hurt, but we got Byrd back this week and McKelvin the past two weeks. It's getting to be pathetic
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I believe they try, but when you here people talk about him, he's only average and it's not as easy as he makes it seem when he does get open.
He doesn't break coverage, they have to ignore him to get open
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Yes, completely agree and have felt that way for years.
The drive for fans to division games makes it a no-brainer to me
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IMO Manuel's status has nothing to do with it. If you see a good QB you better draft him, can't have too many.
Pretty much
I'm mad as hell & I'm not gonna take it any more!
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I have no expectations going into this FA signing period, but now that I see the contracts going out, I'm starting to wish we were more active. We have holes on the O-Line and could use upgrades in different spots. To see some of these solid Lineman getting less than 9 mil a year makes me wish we would have jumped in on one of them. Eugene Monroe would be a huge upgrade on our line. Even these DB's are going for less than I thought. Nothing against Gilmore or Leodis, but I'll take Verner any day of the week.
The sky is not falling and I'm not angry, but I'm just surprised at how low the market is and I feel like we are missing out on some good deals that could only make us better