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My prediction is that this game will not be close. Bills 34, dolphins 16. Two interceptions by Bflo. Spiller has 2 TDs. TE passes for 225 and 2 scores. Miami runs the ball effectively in the first half but has to rely on Henne in the second half to catch up which he is incapable of doing.

What kind of hat? May I suggest a straw hat, as you may find that easier to digest than either felt or cotton. By all means, avoid polyester.

Commending Gailey for the organization's failure, as you put it, was not the point. The original point of the OP which I was supporting is the obvious change in coaching style and what that will bring in time. I was also disagreeing with MPL's definition of big picture, which goes beyond one offseason. Everyone would like evreything fixed at one time, but that is simply not reality. Perhaps they overestimated the level of competition they did bring in, and yes, the Bills are razor thin on the OL and that is a concern. Lets see what happens over the next week. In the big picture, solid coaching and much improved front office in my opinion bode well for the future, and for competitive and entertaining football this year.

Add Alvin Bowen (LB) tampa

Apprently when Gailey described that group as awful after Thursday's game he was serious. I have to believe they have a plan here. I expect to see a waiver pick up on OL today or tomorrow. They will likley put an OL or two on the PS as well. At least one off this roster is destined to be cut shortly (Dominique Harris?) and one more when Nelson is back from suspension.

I think it is you who is "missing the big picture" which extends to more than one offseason. The comparison points to Jauron are apt, and in the big picture, point toward a much better coached and motivated team. This has shown in the pre-season to date IMO. Yes, the Bills lack depth on the OL. It does not take a genius to figure that out. I like the fact that Gailey is not afraid to call out bad play by his team and demand better. This is part of good coaching. The talent level and depth of the Bills will not be brought up to super bowl caliber in one off season. You can disagree with the areas of concentration this year, or the general approach, but you cannnot fix everything at once. Gailey's job is to coach what he is givem, which he is doing very well so far I think.

I don't think Fitz has anywhere near the talent of Brohm. What he has is experience, and I think that is what keeps him as number 2 for now. I could be worng about this, but I do not believe Brohm is eligible for the practice squad, while it is the right place for Brown. Highly unlikley anyone would pick up Brown at this point and put him on an active roster as a number 3.

And Promo. I've corrected you on this like five times. Let me put it in caps. HELLO, PROMO. JASON PETERS GETS $10.1 MILLION PER YEAR. IT'S A LOT OF MONEY, BUT IT'S NOT $11 MILLION. Did that register yet? I've corrected you on this again and again and again. Check it on rotoworld. Check it absolutely anywhere. $10.1 million per year. When you get your facts wrong, especially so consistently, it puts your opinions in question also. When you are arrogant so consitently, and take a bash the Bills/Bills Management/Bills players approach to every argument so consistently, it puts your opinions into question as well.

Just got home from work and could not wait until the replay tonight to get a sense of the action. Thanks guys for the posts. Signing off now though because I want to watch later. Can't wait to see the Spiller run though.

Sorry, but this argument does not wash for me. There is no excuse for WGR not making in depth coverage of the Bills a focus. Their coverage is a joke. It is not like there is anything else going on locally in sports at the moment. If they would take their role seriously, there would plenty to talk about, players to interview, opinions to get, etc. They just do not bother. Bush league all the way.

Since his position in April was maybe I will retire and maybe I won't, not sure if I want to play, etc you would need a mighty foolish trade partner indeed. (expecially give his salary and the fact he was on the downside of his career anyway) Poeple need to get off this "we should have traded Schobel" thing. I think the Bills handled this correctly, even in retrospect.

The most reasoned and intelligent post I have seen on this game so far. Nice job.

Agree - that was the most disappointing part. I did not see any improvement in Trent's game, but again it is a bit early to judge. As far the overall effort goes, people are making much more of the first preseason game than can reasonably be made. I was disappointed like everyone else, but ina many ways that performance was to be expected. I hope to see progress next game. When the preseason is over, the collective body of work may tell us something, but that game was meaningless.

You are right - my bad.

Nothing Theisman says is credible - nothing. My favorite was when he was prasing Jim Haslet for coaching the Saints through the Katrina disaster in 2000. Even when reminded that Katrina was in 2006, and Haslet was not the coach, he continued on his "what a fabulous coaching job that was". Unbelieveable. You simply can't take anything he says seriously.

This thread is too funny. Really. 1 preseason game and people are already annointing Clausen as the QB the Bills should have picked and the savior of the Carolina Panthers? Come on. I bet Levi Brown looks every bit as good as Clausen in tonight's game. (and frankly, I did not think he looked that good)

I was very happy with it, but since we spent two premium picks on guards last year that would not seem to me to be the best move this year. Like everybody else, I am not comfortable with our tackle situation but I just don't think Bulaga was the right choice, nor do I think there was by any means a sure fire choice for LT at number 9.

I do not agree on Bulaga. There was no reason to waste a ist round pick on a guard, which is what he was being projected at. As for draft day last year, I think your "85%" is a bit off, on this board and by NFL scouts in general. There was plenty of disagreement on Maybin vs Orako, and plenty of questions about Oher. Hindsight is great. There was no consensus on any of these guys at the time.

I am not sure I understand your point. Sanchez played every game and Edwards did not. Well over twice as many attempts. Their yards per attempt and completion % are the same.

Not sure I understand your point. Sanchez played every game and Edwards did not. Well over twice as many attempts. Their yards per attempt and completion % were the same. How many games did Sanchez "win" anyway, as opposed to how many he "lost" just based on his play?

Bulaga, as I thought that was the topic of the post. Clearly Oher would have been a better pick than Maybin last year, with the benefit of hindsight. By this time next year we may be saying the same thing about some other LT prospect that we passed in this draft, but not Bulaga, and I believe Spiller will prove to be a very valuable player to the Bills.

People will haul out any arguement to justify their belief the Bills should have reached for a LT prospect rather than draft a player at 9 who is much more likley to help them this year. There is a reason Bulaga fell so far in the first round. As for the Bills, he did not fll a need nor was he the BPA. Time will tell how all these picks pan out, but this guy would have simply duplicated skills the Bills already have - not worth a first round pick for them. The tackle situation will resolve itself in time, and this will take more than 1 year.

That game cost me $1,300. in a survivors pool. I am still pissed at the officiating - the Steelers were handed that game.

It probably will not be on NFL Network but will be shown on a local channel, so we get to listen to the absolute worst broadcast team in history. (well, maybe not that bad but pretty bad) At least we will see it live.

Ryan has easily become my favorite coach to hate in the NFL. What a self promoting douche he is. If the Bills won no other games but beat the jets twice it would be a good season. (although I do expect more) I think the Jets will prove to be overarated and disappointing this year and I look forward to watching the fat man squirm on the sidelines.