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You have an interesting style. Throw out a bunch of unsubstantiated opinion and dare people to prove you wrong with facts. I will not bother to point out the number of starters on IR as well as depth players on IR, or certainly not argue the value of these players, as your premise seems to be since they all suck it does not matter. This would be laughable if it was not so intellectually bankrupt. Instead it is just sad. Beyond that, nothing you have posted on this topic bears discussion.

And why do you care what they paid him? Is that salary coming our of your pocket? Or are you going to argue that they could have signed somebody else with that money? Who did they not sign or could have signed if not for Merriman? Thats retorical by the way because you do not and could not know. As the Bills showed this year, whatever they were paying for Merriman, or Kelsay or anyone else was not a hindrance in signing free agents they targeted, when they wanted to. Merriman was a chance that did not work out. Big deal. Move on. It would have been great if it had worked, but it did not. Still a great move by Nix in my book, even if it did not pan out.

Ho- hum Even more "ho-hum" than your previous post. If you are worried the sky is falling, I suggest you buy a helmet.

No point in wasting reps on a guy they know will not make the roster.

Not sure why people do not think this is helpful. Certainly, like all Senators, Schumer knows that anything worth doing is worth doing in a public way. However, it can just as certainly be very helpful to the cause of the Bills and those who want to keep the Bills in Buffalo to leave no misunderstanding in the NFL's eyes that a very powerful Senator understands that there is a relatively simple and painless way to help ensure the Bills' future in Buffalo. Goodell is not likely to miss the implied consequences of displeasing the Senator, nor miss an opportunity to curry favor for his business on the other hand. Very shrewd politics by the Bills and Schumer. Well done.

According to the Shanahan this morning, quoted in the Washington Post, Griffin will get 12 to 20 snaps in the Buffalo game.

Beat me to it. Probably a turkey baster.

I agree completely. No doubt this was Evans. In fairness to him, he did "grow up" in a highly disfucntional Bills organization with many coaches and QBs. Let's also remember it was Evans who on more than one ocassion publcially advocated for one QB or the other in their on-going search for the best of their mediocre QB options. He also clearly was not buying into Gailey's system. It is no surpirse to learn that Evans was viewed as detrimental to team chemistry and obvioulsy further explains why he was shipped out.

I know there is a lot of love for Roosevelt here but he just is not good enough. Aiken can still go PS so that will probably be his fate. Possibly also Session. Martin is atough cut because of special teams ability, but I am expecting another player will step up to this role and leave him expendable. Tough break for Clowney but I think he is camp fodder.

I don't buy the excuses. Yes, the Bills we're not very good around him, but Edwards was just plain awful. He had his moments, but for the most part he looked tentative to just plain scared. 3rd string QB in the NFL at best.

My only interest in the News is the Bills and Sabres coverage. I will miss the Sabres coverage - the Bills, not so much. There seems to be enough NFL content everywhere that the News is not really adding much value there. I cannot see it being worth $2.50 per week.

Subtle humour I am afraid will be lost here. If you ignore they guy who came out from under the bridge, perhaps he will go back there.

Thanks for posting this. I know I will link to it - good stuff. I agree this should be linked to TBD.

Actually, Center is the key position on the line. The Bills offense going south last year had much to do with Wood going out. I do not agree that anyone they plugged in at center "did just fine". It was an absolute disaster for the most part. The bleeding was stopped to some degree when Colin Brown took over late in the year, but this is a far better team with Wood at Center.

How did the "veteran free agents" the Pats picked up last year work out? They did not. Not sure why you think this year will be different. They have been trying topatch holes to make up for bad drafting over the past few years. This year's draft appears tp be better but we will see. In the meantime, at this point tehre is no need for the Bills to bring in additional free agents veterans. They have a nice mix of veterans and yourth on the roster and the best depth they have had in years. In case you did not notice, the Bills have slectively brought in some veretans to both start and build depth. Your post inidcates to me you simply are not paying attention.

It would surprise me if Ruvel Martin failed to make the team. He is an absolute demon on special teams. It would take an outstanding special teams showing for someone to unseat him. Most likely casualty from your list would be Hagen or Clowney, although it would not surprise me if either of them beat out Jones. Choice makes the team. Carrington and Troup need to have very good camps, but they will get the benefit of the doubt.

This is a great move. Thigpen as the primary backup is scary. No reason not to bring VY in and compete the #2 job. They just made the team better, no matter who wins.

Exactly. Particularly true last year, with the shortened preseason.. The situation with Smith last year was also exacerbated by the lack of receiving options late in the year which forced Smith into a WR role full time. This is not his strength. I am excited to see how Chan integrates him this year.

I am not sure I understand your "small upperbody type" comment. He is 6'2" and 250. Bigger than Keuchly who many here seemed to want. How big do you want him to be at MLB? That is plenty of size. I thought he looked decent when he finally saw the field last year. This will be a much better defensive scheme and better personnel. The Bills obvioulsy think pretty highly of him. Depth could be a concern if he goes down, but it is unclear to me how all these guys will fit in yet. Give it some time.

No, its not just him.

I seriously doubt that the Bills had any intention of drafting a LB at 10. CB was a much bigger need IMO.

Wow - a voice of reason.

Washington does not have a second round pick.

Absolutely. Very likely one of these three will still be there. If not, a pretty good WR will be there. I love the Bills first pick - definite need and this kid is a player. No comparison at all to McKelvin. They are still in great position to get a very good LT or WR prospect.

Good job. I like your mock, but I would not be surprised at a DE prospect instead of one of your LBs, and perhaps a TE instead of one of the OTs. On the roster, I think at WR Easley, Roosevelt, and Jones are all on the bubble with Easley most likely to stick, and Roosevelt least likely. Final outcome will depend on training camp of course, but I think Clowney and Hagen have strong shots to unseat Roosevelt and Jones who did nothing much to justify their roster spots last year. Letting Ruvel Martin go would be a big surprise as he is an absoloute demon on special teams. I think Troup stays as does Heard - they like them both. It depends on what kind of shape he is in, but the Bills want him to succeed and he would get the benefit of the doubt here. I do not think Dwan Edwards sticks as a DT. If anything, Spencer Johnson makes it as that is his natural position and he can also play outside in a pinch. Kelsay and Merriman get great shots to stay. Carrington needs to step it up to stick, but like Troup, he will get every opportunity. LB and DB are really up in the air, depending on who they draft. I do agree that McGee will have a tough time making the team. OL is the returning group plus at least on OT they draft. (we better hope so anyway)