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I think if neither Okung or Davis are there at 9, and Clausen is, the Bills pick him. I would be fine with that. I would hate to see them reach for a tackle prospect that they could get later and I can not see them passing on a potential franchise QB if available.

I am not sure what breaking down in tears on the bench when the game is still going on has to do with compassion, but it does not indicate a leader. I cannot seem to recall Jim Kelly crying on the sideline after playing poorly in a super bowl, or Peyton Manning or Brett Farve tearing up after failing to lead their teams to victory in big games last year. Maybe they just don't care, huh? Rallying your team mates, consoling them, and many other actions would have inidcated leaderhship. The fact is Tebow is a fraud, and his so called leadership at Florida will not translate to the NFL nor will his skills, in my opinion. The NFL is not college, and there is more to toughness and leadership than taking a hit. Tebow is more likley to be a laughingstock in the locker room than he is to be a leader. And by the way, before calling me a moron for expressing my opinion (how compassionate of you) you may want to learn the difference between "your" and "you're".

And then he cried, literally, on the bench. This guy is no leader of men in the NFL, is not near ready to play, and probably never will be. I can't wait until the draft is over so we will not have to listen to all the Tebow man-love around here.

Stats do not mean much in this case. Campbell simply does not get it. He is erratic, usually fails in the clutch, and is a very poor decision maker. The Skins ran a west coast offense designed to rack up passing stats. Look at the wins during his tenure. They had many problems, but QB play was chief among them. Why do you think there was no long term contract offer? Why the play for McNab? Jason Campbell is a career back up at best. The Bills already have three of those - do not need another.

Fat Albert complained last year about the Skins defense not being designed to take advantage of his freewheeling skills. He has publically complained this year about the move to the 3-4 and his desire not to play nose tackle, again because it is not good for him. He has refused to participate in the Redskins workouts saying he wants to get in better shape this year and he can accomplish that by working on his own. This is exactly the reputation he had in Tenneesee - selfish and lazy - yet the Skins paid him $100 million. The Bills certainly do not need yet another selfish lazy player at any price.

Yes Campbell has had some turnover in coaching and Washington has been a dysfunctional franchise during his tenure, but these are just excuses for his shortcomings, which are painfully obvious by now to any observer of the Redskins. His decision maing is poor, he does not perform particualry well under fire, and seems to lack vision on the field. He is almost a carbon copy of JP Losman. There is a reason the Skins are ready to move on. No way we should take their trash. He MAY have slightly more upside than Edwards, but he is not a franchise QB. If he could be signed as a free agent to compete, or be had for a 5th rounder (neither of which are likley) I say bring him in to compete. Otherwise - pass - Tim Grahams smart ass "reporting" not withstanding.

I cannot believe anyone is actually serious about picking Tebow with the 9th pick. Absolutely insane. Is this an extended April Fools joke, or has the Tebow man-love gotten this far out of control? Picking him in the second would be a waste - in the first - cause for confinement to an insane asylum.

The Tebow thread never fails to entertain. Just stopped for a smile before cocktail time.

There is already a pinned 25 page Tebow thread. Please stop.

Agreed - not saying much, and they cannot afford to screw up this pick. I think he is the real deal, but who knows what the Bills think.

If in fact Bulaga is gone and Clausen is available, this may work out nicely. The Bills can still pick up a decent OT prospect in Round 2 or look to trade back into the first depending how it falls. Of course we do not know how the Bills have rated the other tackle prospects, but it seems clear that after Okung and Bulaga there is a drop off. I know a lot of poeple are anti-Clausen, but I think he would immediately be the Bills' best QB.

Outside of those in the Bills fan base who are intent on hating Whitner because he was drafted too high (or whatever other reason), Whitner is a highly respected safety. Other teams, coaches, and players seems to respect his ability despite bill's fans opinions. Not so surprising he would be the assumed started going into the offseason program.

This example, and the immediate polarizing reaction shown on this board, are strong evidence of one reason why teams should stay far away from Tebow. This sort of holier than though act, however it is defended for whatever its well intentioned purpose might be, will not play in an NFL locker room.

Yes, his 3.3 yds per carry last year is truely scarey. I am not sure how this is an upgrade over Thomas Jones, but I guess he will be a more cost effective back up.

Yes they have Haynesworth, for better or worse, and likely worse. By mid-season last year Haynesworth was publically complaining that the Redskin's defensive scheme did not give him the freedom to make plays to justify his pedestrian performance after the big contract. This year he will be expected to play nose tackle in a 3-4, a position for which he is ill suited. This is a disater waiting to happen for the Skins and their high priced malcontent.

Agreed - it did go down hill from there.. I will never foregt the Buffalo/Miami game in 2000. The crowd was very divided from the beginning. Johnson was jeered all game. The Bills were getting killed. When Johnson was hurt, there were loud cheers, by a substantial % of the crowd. The stands were full of drunken fights. People can think that somehow Buffalo fans are above this, but that is certainly not the case. Anderson better not consider signing in Buffalo.

Peppers had .5 sacks more than Schobel last year (10.5 to 10). Just saying ...

Too serious today I guess.

I am kind of surprised to hear this argument from you as I thought you have always been an advocate of building the lines and not wasteing 1st round picks on DB's. Cromartie is decent but the Bills have too many holes to fill to give away draft picks to bolster their area of least need, even if the picks are next year's.

You do not know what you are talking about. Facts are these: Bills Pass defense Passing Yds per game 184.2 2nd Yds per attempt 6.0 2nd Opp Comp % 56.8% 3rd Opp Attempts/game 32.4 20th (TN most at 37.8) Better than San Diego on all counts, but regardless, this hardly inidcates an overrated pass defense or one that is only good because they can not stop the run. This is hardly a big are a of need or concern for the Bills. Maybe Cromarie is better than what the Jets had, but he would be no lock to start on Buffalo and he has a big attitude problem.

Evidence of Trent's utter lack of leadership ability. He hangs his head and sulks away. Beyond the confidence issues, it is his inability to inspire any confidence in his team that is his major downfall.

Free agency does not start until Midnight tonight. I expect the Bills to tender all their restricted FAs. Does not make sense not to. You do realize they bring 80 players to camp right? This does not mean he will make the team, but for now he is one of their few experienced starters.

Jason Campbell = Big league arm + little league head Just say no.

This is a bad comparison. BJ Raji was known in college to be very quick and powerful, a penetrator from the NT position, and racked up I believe 8 sacks his senior season. He had a great senior bowl as well. No one questioned his work ethic or dedication; his weight did not fluctuate. Raji is the real deal. Cody is trouble.

Living in Skins country I have had more than my fair share of opportunities to watch them under Campbell. I am not impressed. I would not give anything up for him. The Bills would be better off making do with what they have if they are unable or unprepared this year to go after a true franchise QB this year. Campbell is just the same dog we already have, with different fleas.