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Understood, but the sad fact is that TE does not display that type of leadership. Who knows how he is in the locker room, but sometimes he should call out sloppy play and mistakes. We do not want a TO/TE war in the media, but that is not what I got out of that interview - just straightforward analysis and "we need to do better". I agree. It is about time sombody on this team stepped up and represented a winning attitude amoung the players.

1. Because its true. 2. Because somebody on this team needs to show some leadership, and sometimes that means calling it like it is. I see nothing wrong here. He is not throwing anyone under the bus, nothing outrageous, very measured.

Then you were not paying attention. The middle of the Bill's defense was noticeably weaker after he went out. This is a huge loss for the Bills with no adequate replacement on the horizon.

Absolutely! Let 'em play. I am so hoping the Bills wipe that smirk off Brady's face tonight. Go Bills.

Cheers to you, Bill. I always enjoy your reasoned and respectfull posts. I especially look forward to your day after games analysis. It is posters like you who make stopping by TSW worth the effort. Go Bills!

This is not about money. Rhodes looks less than average in the work in pre-season. He did absolutely nothing to distinguish himself and move up the depth chart. It was a simple choice between a guy who is clearly on the down slope of his career vs a younger guy with plenty of upside potential. It was wiorth a try to sign Rhodes and see if he had anything left in the tank, but since he did not show himself to be better that the existing 3rd string guy, why keep him.

Did you even watch the Steelers game? They gave up 10 points on defense to Pittsburgh's first string offense. On the Steeler's only offensive touchdown drive, Big Ben made several great plays to keep that drive alive. The defense was not the problem, and has not been so far in the pre-season. The offense needs to sustain drives. Switching to a 3-4 is out of the question for this team. They do not have the right players or the right coaches for it.

I think it is most likley that Hardy goes on a reserve/PUP list to start the season. That means he is not eliible to come off until after week 6. This gives him some time to establish that he is ready to play and allows the Bills to keep Jenkins around as # 6. IF Hardy is able to come back and play this season, it will be an interesting decision. If they cut Johnson to keep Jenkins, I will throw up.

"unobjectively" ?

Vick deserves all the protest and disgust that is being heaped upon him and more. What he was responsible for is vile and disgusting, indicative of a poor excuse for a human being, and attempting it to justify it as a "cultural" background issue because certain redneck elements in the south and virtually all inner city poor neighborhoods throughout the country glorify it is nonsense and equally vile. Yes, he has paid a heavy price. I am sure he is sorry about that. Time will tell if he has learned anything other than self preservation. I am not convinced yet. As for second chances, certainly he or anyone else who pays their penalty deserves an opportunity to start again. To say he deserves another opportunity to make millions of dollars playing pro football and be held up as an idol to millions of kids is well beyond second chance. If any one of us were fired from our jobs and lost our career for such gross criminal misconduct you can bet the ranch you would never get another chance at that. That opportunity is gone forever. Just more proof that the NFL and Roger Goodel are nothing but hypocrites. I hope for his sake he does get his life together, demonstrates real remorse, and makes himself into a positive role model going forward. I will not be rooting for his success on the football field.

Perhaps the glass is not as full as the original poster hopes - there are no doubt question marks - but neither is the "glass is always empty" view of Mickey the likely answer. There is ample reason for optimism - especially since it is only May. I am not sure why you would even bother to be interested if you did not think so, but some people clearly prefer overwhelming negativity. I guess that way you can always say "I told you so" if things do not work out. Personally, I am cautiously optimistic and anxious to see this team on the field again come September - then we will see. Go Bills.

Sounds kind of gay, no? Not that there is anything wrong with that!

Prior to the draft the Bills had 11 DBs on the roster - 6 corners and 5 safetys. Out of that group, they keep at least 9 and likley 10. That does not leave much room for competition. Anyone really believe it is not possible to find upgrades over the second tier of this group? Of course it is. They needed competition and depth at this position. They have addressed the depth issue at OT and DT through UDFAs. Little difference to me between a 6th or 7th round draft choice and a UDFA. I understand the concern that we seem to be focussed on DBs, but the reality is you need more DBs than any other position and you have to plan for injuries and keep compeition in the group. No problem at all with these picks from my perspective, and I am thrilled we finally drafted what looks to be a potential legitimate free safety in Round 2, especially when 3 out of 4 picks in rounds 1 and 2 were linemen. (of course if they went DB in the first round I would have puked in my beer)

My brain hurts from the idiocy of the original post. I am going to stop reading now.

Who are they, this mysterious secret cabal of big time investors and Buffalo backers? Why is Jim Kelly the front man? I do not doubt Kelly's sincerity about wanting to make something happen, but until such time as the details are known, and the real business people behind the supposed group step up, it remains a fantasy, not reality. You seem to assume because Jim Kelly said so it must be and that it would happen if only cheap old Ralph would come to the table. If there is a group and a plan I am sure we would all like to hear it, most of all the Buffalo Bills. Until then, keep putting your teeth underneath your pillow. As regards the Steelers, check your facts. They never have been a free spending franchise - just the opposite. They are a model of how to succeed with fiscal responsibility. They have never been big players in free agency and have let many rising stars go to free agency over the years rather than over pay. They choose to target and pay a few core players and build through the draft. By the way, they also have a brand new state of the art facility and a very strong coporate base of support in Pittsburgh, neither of which Buffalo has. I am sure nobody cares that I live in MD, I was just making the point that reality in other NFL cities is very different than in Buffalo. Apparently you missed the point - you douche. Not sure I understand your last point - really does not make any sense.

The supposed "Jim Kelly ownership group" is a fantasy. There is no such thing - just a wish and prayer. I am really sick of so called Bills fans criticizing Ralph Wilson and calling him every name in the book. If not for him, there would be no Bills football. The simple fact is he could have sold this team 20 times by now to out of town groups, or moved it himself, and made tons more money. To say he has been all about money is being ignorant of the facts. Today's NFL is all business, and there are no current owners who sacrifice profits for championships - another myth. The fact of the modern NFL is it takes luxury stadiums, mega corporate support, and very high end ticket priices to sustain the business model. Any group buying the bills will surely need to borrow in excess of $500 million and with that debt load survival in Buffalo alone is not an option. I live in Maryland - try buying a single game ticket for the Ravens or Redskins and you will see what I mean. The season ticket packages, which required PSL fees, when they were available, were out of the price range of 90% of Bills fans. Grow up - enjoy the team while you can and pray that Wilson lives to 110. If sacrificing a few home games a year keeps the "Buffalo Bills" in business, then I am all for it, as sad and regrettable as it is. This efort by Wilson is his last, and perhaps best option, for ensuring survival in Buffalo in some form long term.

If the Bills can pick up an extra #1 and another day 1 pick for Peters, while unloading a major distraction, and for now a liability, in the process, this is a step forward in my opinion. They can pick up two potential OL starters with those picks and still address other holes at LB, DE, and TE. This is a win for a team with as many holes as the Bills. It is too bad this situation has developed with Peters but letting it drag into another season would be madness, as would paying him as the best left tackle in the league when he is not given the situation. Perhaps he could be with committment to the position and the team, but lacking that he is a liability. I wish him luck - time to move on.

Jay Remeirsma came in a trade from Pittsburgh if my memory serves. (and it may not).

They may offer it but I do not think he will accept. I think Peters is gone - mentally now, and physically by the end of the first round of the draft.

Assuming the speculation about Peters is correct (and it does make sense) then I say trade for a number 1 and go LT, TE, and LB. I woyuld love the choices discussed. Pettrigew and Matthews would be great. As for the LT spot, I would be OK with Smith, and there will be others available. Peter's had had one good season at LT. He is more hype than reality at this point, and his attitude is clearly hurting the team. Excise the cancer and pick up an extra player of you can.

At the risk of being labeled "irrational" or "bitter" by those of you who seem to know everything, I would have to disagree with your conclusion that this has been a smart strategy. Despite all of Peters' foot stomping, he is still under contract for the previously committed amount - for two more years. He still must play for that money or be satisfied to end his career without another dime. The Bill's still own the power position here. The fact that Peters made the pro bowl last year is inconsequential. By all rational standards his play was subpar. Reputation often carries players beyond their performance, but this does not last. In other words, if he pulls another lazy off season and extended hold out, that pro bowl streak is over. Do you honestly think other teams, evaluating potential interest in some future free agency, will over look his attitude and poor performance directly resulting from his unwillingness to play to his contract? His value in this respect deminishes as time goes on. Finally, there is the injury situation. His career could be over the next time he takes a snap. As he is under contract to the Bills, not taking that risk does not improve his position. If he steps on the field, he risks getting nothing. Given all that, is his agent playing this smart, or playing this for a maximum payout to his commission account, without regard to Jason's best interests? I say the latter, but of course I must be irrational and bitter. The Bills hold the cards. I encourage them to play those cards to maximum advantage for the franchise over the long term. If that means letting him sit - let him sit. If it means trading him for reasonable value (high number 1 at least) , then so be it. They should not cave in to unreasonable demands from a greedy agent and a misguided and more than slightly ignorant football player, no matter how indespensible he thinks he is. There is no one, in any job, that can not be replaced.

34 is OLD for a cornerback. While it does not necessarily make him too old and slow to play the position at a high level, I have watched him locally since he has been in Washington and he has been injured often. When healthy, he is a shell of his former self. He is definitely past it which is why the Redskins dumped him. The difference with TO at that age is that although he does not appear to be 100% of his prime career self, he still plays at a very high level. That is unsual for either a WR or a CB at 35. I do not really know the other guy (Bodden) but Springs is mediocre at best.

Like, Romeo Crennel? Charlie Weiss? Eric Mangini? or were you just kidding?

He would be third string strong safety and third string punt returner on the Bills, just like before he was not resigned. What is with this fascintation? He is an average player at best who had the good fortune to be the back up safety on a team with a great front seven, an all time player beside him in Ed Reed, who had no other options when the starter went out. Get over it.