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Are we analyzing the trade or just whining about past glory? In the past two years SJ has played in 23 games, gaining just over 900 yards and has 6 touchdowns. These are Chris Hogan like numbers. The Bills received a third round draft choice in 2015 for him, which turned out to be John Miller. Call me crazy, but I do not see how SJ is any better than the mix of receivers on the roster now. I would rather have Miller. As long as we are being nostalgic about the past, let's put the band back together and bring in Fitz and Gailey. SJ could post some numbers, but we would lose 10 games. Just like old times.

Very much agree. TT needs to show that he can make plays from the pocket consistently or he will be much easier to defend. We definitely saw this in the second half last year. If he can show that, the Bills will be a beast to defend.

If he is ready, but I think he is a long shot to be ready to play. That was a horrific injury. I would not be surprised if he is essentially redshirted this season on IR. Has anyone heard a progress report on Easley? I do not recall one.

Tweaked his hamstring before the finals. He will not be in football shape when camp starts, and now will be nursing a hamstring. Very unlikely he makes the team. Time to move on.

I had not heard that story. You are right - that sucks. But, the beef on week is really, really good .......

This is a reasonable approach given the cost of contracts for top DB's, but the fly in that ointment is Taylor. If Taylor is not signed this year, you will want that franchise tag for him, assuming he performs. I am not sure they have the bucks to resign Taylor now, unless that can get Gilmore's cap number down some via extension.

Like any other fan, Jim Kelly has an opinion and is entitled to it. It won't be long though until we see some posts regarding confirmation of Pegula's intentions or some other conspiracy theory. Personally, I do not think it as black and white as that.

Yes, the Patriots have lost games in the last 5 years, including to Doug Marrone who managed to hang on to squeak by the Pats B team in a meaningless game. I was pointing out that you would likely not find any, or certainly not many, coaches who have more than 4 wins against NE during Belicheats tenure. I am not suggesting it's great, only that it is as good as anyone has done. As for that half a decade, I could not care less other than his record as Bills coach. Right now that is 0&2, and needs to improve this year.

Wow. Half a decade sounds like a really long time. So you know for a fact there are other specific NFL coaches with more than 4 wins against Belicheat? The graphic in this article would suggest otherwise. http://boston.suntimes.com/bos-sports/7/119/241572/graphic-shows-bill-belichicks-record-vs-every-nfl-team

If either of these guys could provide an upgrade over Robey that would be big for the Bills D this year. I respect what Robey has done as much as the next guy, but the fact is he is often exploited in coverage. Without McKelvin, they need at least one of these corners to step up or it will be a long year. On another note, the Broncos could be in trouble with Talib. Even if he recovers from the gunshot wound, he may be headed for big legal trouble and potential suspension.

Be careful Bandit, you are dangerously close to being labeled a "homer", who has his "blinders on", while "drinking the Kool-Aid" thus preventing any rational thought on the subject at hand. There is, after all, only one reasonable opinion to have. Mario was very likely a goner as soon as they signed Dareus and Hughes to those big deals. The Bills knew where they would be on the cap and had planned to move on already I believe. He made it an easier decision.

http://www.cover1.net/2016/02/20161212015-bills-defensive-study-defensive-line/ The article linked above is an excellent read on this topic. The author breaks down the stats on DL in coverage last year and provides some useful insight on the scheme and performance.

Certainly true but it would be very surprising if he is close to being football ready. I think this is likely to take some time.

That is an absolutely awesome idea. I would definitely go if I were in town.

I grew up watching Cookie, then OJ and had my first season tickets at the Ralph watching OJ. The experience of the 2000 yard season was unlike anything else. Never to be repeated of course because it was a 14 games season. I was incredibly sad when I first heard the news of the murders and it became more and more apparent he was guilty. You sort of had to be there. I do not feel sorry for him, but is a very sad story for all involved. You are dead wrong about that. He would have been simply remembered as one of the greatest of all time, which he was.

I know you get it. You are old school, CB.

PFT is notoriously unreliable, but who is Harry Scull Jr from the BN anyway? Sounds like an intern with a blog. Thankfully Dunne did some research and straightened it out, but this represents more evidence why much of what passes for information in the internet age should be taken with a grain of salt until verified by more credible sources. You know, real reporting.

I agree completely that it was a collective effort. None the less, I have no patience with quitters. Mario had to go if this team had any chance of coming together as a team.

There is absolutely nothing to suggest that Ryan "ran Freddy out of town" as you suggest. Nothing. The simple fact is that Freddy was an over the hill running back making significant dollars and the person in charge of the roster, Doug Whaley, made a decision to move on. Tough call, but the right one in my view. It opened things up for Karlos Williams to gain carries and experience for example, for a fraction of the money. As for the Fred was a leader arguement, that may be, but how many winning seasons was he around for? Same arguement with Kyle. The team needs new leaders in order to change the culture. Mario certainly was not it. Neither is Kyle Williams or Freddy in my view.

Miller's play did tail off in the second half, which could be due to many factors including personal issues, "rookie wall", less than stellar play from the RT position, and possibly others. In my view, overall he outplayed his draft position. I think he is going to be fine. It will be one of the more interesting story lines to watch this year. I thought Miller looked very good at times, but he is still learning all aspects of the pro game. People need to chill a bit on Miller.

Exactly. It is the sad state of what passes for journalism these days. I don't know what is more disheartening - that this sort of baseless speculation is publication worthy, or that people actually take it seriously.

I thought so as well, at first, then I looked up his post history and he has had a couple of pieces of inside info that proved out down the line. They were equally cryptic posts. Now I am worried.

This was exactly my impression as well. There is no question that TT's mobility helped the O line at times, but there were plenty of other times that escape routes were choked off and he was not able to read what to do with the ball. It goes both ways. I would love an upgrade at RT, but I think they will be adequate again, and I am fine with the selection of Jones with that pick over some long term tackle development project.

Exactly. The NFLPA is waisting the player's money litigating issues that they failed to adequately address in contract negotiations. If I was a player I would not be happy they are spending so much money defending a primadona while there are real issues to be addressed with health and safety, retirement benefits, and quality of life for the vast majority of players who do not reach the upper levels of the sport like Brady.

I guess you have not heard. The Bills were just lucky to beat such a superior team, with a better QB and better Coaching.