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Good one.

Interesting perspective. Would be kind of cool if it were true but we will never know. I liked Ponder, but I am happy with our draft.

While the decision probably could have been made last year after the draft based on past record, the fact is that Nix was new to his role and probably wanted to give it time to make his own evaluation. It seems to me at least that Modrak had less influence in this year's decisions than in the past, perhaps indicative of Nix's lack of confidence. The timing after the draft is correct - this starts the new year and does not disrupt the organization in the middle of draft preparations. Bravo Buddy - well done.

I expected the Bills to try and make a move for Ponder if he lasted to the bottom third of the first round. Someone was clearly going to do it and it was not exactly secret that Gailey liked him. We will see, but I think MN made a good move in grabbing him.

I am not sure I would give anything up until: We know how Harbaugh's absence affects his play We know he has not torn up a knee or destroyed his throwing shoulder We know he has not already peaked and stayed a year too long like Jake Locker We know where we finish and where we will be drafting So right now, solidly a seventh round pick in the 2015 draft.

I am quite sure they know a great deal more than you.

Exactly my thought - beat me to it. Fairley = Haynesworth

I am sorry, but this seems a rather silly conversation over a single throwaway line from Peter King. So he cannot get information on draft strategy from OBD? Great. Glad to hear it. Lets move on.

I agree - much mis-information here. Ponder has a decent arm, perhaps not the Cam Newton strength, but highly accurate and plenty of zip on intermediate and sideline routes. He is also highly intelligent and schooled in a pro style offense. His arm injury issues may scare teams away, but my guess is he does not last until round 2. Someone will trade up into the bottom of round 1 to grab him. I think he has many less questions than Locker and Mallet for example, and probably fewer questions based on the offensive style he played at Florida State than Kapernack or Dalton. If the Bills go defense number 1, and take Ponder at 34 if he is there, I would be OK with that, but I do not think he will be there.

Steve johnson dropped less passes (8) than Welker, Reggie Wayne, Brandon Marshall, Terrel Owens, Miles Austin, and Pierre Garçon while catching 87. He dropped the same amount as Fred Jackson who caught far fewer. The "stone hands" characterization does not hold water. If you are thrown to more often, you will drop more. Everyone remembers the big one he dropped of course. What I watched with Lee Evans last year was an inability to get open, on virtually any pattern, and an unwillingness to fight fir the ball in traffic over the middle, come back to the ball, etc. He was thrown to far less as a result. Johnson is the number 1 receiver folks. He may well have caught more deep balls but frankly I do not feel like looking that up.

Very true. Cobra is based on the level of healthcare plan previously provided by the employer. Basically, you have the right to buy your previous coverage without restriction to previous conditions, at prevailing full market rate. NFL players woiuld not have cheap coverage. They are obviously prone to all sorts of major unjuries and surgeries, etc so it would not surpirse me at all if continuing coverage for this high risk group would be $35k per year. When I was between jobs a few years ago I was offered Cobra ta $2k per month, $24k per year for family coverage. People have no idea what this stuff really costs.

Gotta love "The U". They really turn out the high character atheletes.

Very interesting - thanks for posting the link.

I agree that Cam Jordan makes a great deal of sense for the Bills. Nix has shown he is unconcerned with opinions of pundits (and fans) with respect to where a player should be "slotted" so this would not at all surpirse me. I think the Bills have no interest in Newton, and if they believe Gabbert to be a franchise capable QB will likely take him here, but if they have doubts, Defense it will be - DE or LB. An interesting scenario here is that SF looks to move ahead of an equally QB desperate club, AZ, to get Gabbert. This could enable the Bills to get the guy they want plus picks, a scenario I am sure many Bills fans would love. My early opinion anyway. On another note, Newton falling to 15 or later would not surpise me a bit. I do not see Washington taking him as many do - not a good fit for Shanahan.

Uh, no. He would still be a fat, foot-licking blowhard. I guess the NFL and NFLPA can rest easy now. No need for the 2011 season - it is already decided. They can take their time on a new agreement.

You do not need to be a shrewd judge of talent to see that Incognito is average at best, and probably not even that. As for the "better team" who was not satisfied with him, Buffalo outrushed Miami last year, 1720 to 1643 yards and had better yards per carry at 4.3 vs. 3.7. They also gave up fewer sacks, (34 vs 38) and Buffalo outscored Miami as well. Miami had a much better defense than Buffalo, accounting for the few more games they were able to win, but lets not get carried away with Miami's offensive line under the "great" Sparano. Perhaps Richie was actually part of the problem with their subpar line?

I agree with you. The Bills could no doubt have picked a more impact player in that draft position, but that is water under the bridge. The only question now is are they a better team with him or without him? I think they are far better off with him, but if he hits free agency someone will overpay and he will be gone. Whitner will be in demand. Then we will be trying to find a replacement instead of focusing on another position of need.

I agree. This is not a financial decision to make but a productivity one. Evans was not particularly productice this year and I do not think he is guaranteed a spot in this team next year - he will have to earn it. This is looking like the deepest position on the team, assuming Parish recovers, which should not be an issue. Easley being fully recovered and productive would be a bonus.

This is a great move. Well done Buddy and Chan!

Only one problem with the Dolphins implementing an agressive, pass oriented offense - they have a mediocre quarterback.

I can hear it now.... Hardy makes the Ravens roster next year and catches a touchdown pass, and 3, 2, 1 "how could the Bills be so stupid, what inept management, the Bills crappy coaches could not get him to play, etc, etc etc,"

Why is anyone even taking this troll seriously?

Michael Vick was not a free agent and not available last year. The Eagles traded McNab not Vick and I guess we see why now. Adams and Faneca would have been nice additions in retrospect, but 1. who said either was interested in coming here and/or the Bills did not try? 2. Faneca is really only intersting as a starter in retropsect given the injuries. Why would he have come as a backup? The Bills are obviously committed to Levitre and Wood. Incognito is not even worth conversation.

I do not care who is playing or who is not or what the draft implications are. Here's to starting the new year with a victory. I hope the Bills crush the Jets. Go Bills.

Excellent post. It was more of the same in Washington this year. The teams are trending in different directions right now and Shanahan has lost control of the team with his antics. Gailey has his team following quite nicely. I am quite happy he is in DC and not Buffalo. As for the ultimate results of rebuilding efforts in both cities, we will see, but my bet is the Bills are better next year than the Skins by a clear margin.