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Actually, he's played all over the field, including Middle Linebacker. Check out this SI link: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/the_bonus/11/21/thomas/index.html You may be right on how much it would cost to sign him, but he'd be worth every penny.

No, that was two years ago when they traded their 2006 first rounder for the opportunity to get QB Jason Campbell. Coincidentally, Sporting New's mock draft has Washington drafting DT Frank Okam, the player I want to draft. Washington trading for Clements is not a reach...according to the Washington Post, he's the one they're targeting the most in Free Agency.

I'm not hard over on cutting Spikes IF he shows he can return to full health in the off-season. As for who will rush the passer at DT, I'd use Triplett as a pass rush specialist at DT, plus McCargo and whatever rookie we draft (hopefully Okam...he can really collapse the pocket).

1) Cut Tim Anderson 2) Cut Takeo Spikes 3) Let London Fletcher walk 4) Sign Adalius Thomas, LB, Baltimore Ravens, to replace Fletcher 6'2", 270 lbs, runs a 4.53 forty, replaced Ray Lewis last year at MLB when he was injured and played sensationally. 20 sacks, 165+ tackles over the last two seasons. He's a beast. Wouldn't cost much more than it would take to re-sign Fletcher. 5) Sign Lance Briggs, LB, Chicago Bears Wouldn't cost much more than we're paying Spikes. 6) Sign Ian Scott, DT, Chicago Bears The best run-stuffing DT on the market. 7) Franchise Nate Clements, trade him and our first round pick to Washington for their first and second round picks. I know about the alleged "promise" Marv made -- I think it's a bunch of BS. He probably promised not to use the "exclusive rights" franchise tag, but not the "non-exclusive rights" franchise tag that TD used to trade Peerless to the Falcons. See Wikapedia for more on the franchise tag: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchise_Tag 8) Use Washington's first round pick to draft Frank Okam, DT, Texas 6'5", 315 lbs, an immoveable force inside. The next Kevin Williams. 9) Use the off-season program to bulk up John McCargo 10) Move Larry Triplett to backup DE and situational pass rusher 11) Move Anthony Hargrove to outside LB -- 6'3", 273 lbs, runs a 4.63 forty, plays very well in space. I'd also re-sign Chris Kelsay if he doesn't cost too much. I've got no issues with our DE's. With this plan, we'd have one of the most intimidating defenses in the league. Get 'r done Marv!

I predict late in the 7th round with a supplemental pick.

Ed McCarthy OT Yale - 6'5" 302, has played every position on the offensive line for Jauron's alma mater http://yalebulldogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120806aac.html

Joe Delamielleure loves this guy and says Buffalo should draft him. He will probably go in the 3rd round simply because he is a "tweener." Here is what Ourlads has to say about him: "The superman of Rutgers is fullback Brian Leonard. He is what one would call a complete “BEAST.” It is possible that Leonard could revolutionize the fullback position in the NFL, as he is one of the best fullback prospects ever. He can block, run hard and catch the ball out of the backfield. He has the athleticism to literally leap over defenders and the power to run over them." Speaking of leaping over defenders, check out this run against Illinois: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXJRmKMHTsE I could definitely see him in a Bills uniform.

Thanks...appreciate the feedback.

I watched the game at a Bills Bar and didn't get a chance to watch Pennington much. Anyone have any idea how he did today?

Comparison of Safeties taken in Round 1: NAME TOT SOLO AST SACK TLOSS FF BK INT YDS AVG LNG TD PD Michael Huff 5 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Donte Whitner 15 7 8 0 0 0 0 1 10 10 10 0 1 Jason Allen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oh yeah, and just for comparison, our 4th round pick: Ko Simpson 11 5 6 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"There was one improvement between week 1 and week 2. Nick Saban was able to throw the white towel, er, red hanky further out onto the field this time around. Apart from that, the Miami Dolphins franchise is pure garbage and Nick Saban is the biggest fraud to hit South Florida since Sheik Mohammed Al-Fassi. Absolutely nothing was done to improve the two biggest weaknesses on the team (offensive line and secondary - oh, and Saban's friggin' background is the SECONDARY, so what does this tell you?). Six wins at the end of last season against bad teams, teams that had given up or teams that were resting for the playoffs - and even then, we were nip-and-tuck in many of those games. No six-game streaks this year; this team will be lucky to win 5 games all year - with an EASY schedule. God. I used to love football season. Now, I dread when September appears on my calendar because I know it's the beginning of four months of sheer misery. Saban's a fraud. Mularkey is aptly named. This is the worst sports weekend, ever. Ever. God. I hate this. I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate this. And don't give me this crap about basketball season because I hate the NBA. I want to die." Posted by: Rick | September 17, 2006 at 04:57 PM

This is the guy I want in the 7th round of the 2006 Supplemental Draft: David Dixon, LB, Hutchinson (Kansas) Community College Dixon was one of the top rated JUCO players in the country failed to qualify academically at Kansas State this fall and rather than spending another year in limbo decided to test his hand in the draft. Dixon has been clocked in the 4.4 range in the 40 yard dash, has leaped 44 inches in the vertical jump and can bench press close to 500lbs. His 10 blocked kicks in two years at Hutchinson also looks nice on his resume with his 43 tackles for a loss. At 6'2 and 245lbs, Dixon is the ideal outside linebacker in the NFL. Questions will arise about his lack of experience and level of play, but Dixon is a natural athlete that with some time and seasoning could be a steal.

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/09/31/48/image_1848319.jpg www.fanball.com/buzz/article.cfm?id=5202 Martin Nance is THE MAN! Just ask Ben Rothlisberger (or Mark May in the attached article). He will be a Pro Bowler in the future. Aiken and Wilson will be selling insurance.

I'm a little late to this thread, but just wanted to say I love the separation Nance was getting during mini-camp.

Where's Josh Reed? Everyone knows he drops more passes than anyone in the league!

I give your Running Bills Draft Guide final grades an F.

Good point. McCargo definitely wouldn't have been there with our 2nd round pick.

Now we know why Marv reached for McCargo...the rest of the DT were way overrated.

I totalled up the "mistakes" for last years starting line vs. this years. Last year's starting line: Gandy Anderson Teague Villarrial M. Williams In 67 total starts between them, they totalled: - 24 penalties for 176 yards lost - 21.5 sacks for 177.5 yards lost This year's starting line: Gandy Reyes Fowler Villarrial Peters In 66 total starts between them, they totalled: - 17 penalties for 134 yards lost - 14.5 sacks for 113.5 yards lost Not a bad improvement at all. Considering Gandy had 7 penalties and 7 sacks himself, we could really be cooking if we found a replacement for him.

per V-Coach

I used to call up Chuck Dickerson's show and rail about Billy Buffalo. I can't stand him. I'd much rather have "Keggy the Keg" as our mascot.

http://www.wgr550.com/ondemand.php?pageNum..._AudioVault=356 WGR Audio vault discussion of Dick Jauron with Hub Arkush of Pro Football Weekly. "I believe Dick Jauron will win a Super Bowl someday..."

Ditto.

If I was Mularkey, I would refer to that guy as the "soon to punched out substitute teacher."

Al Saunders of the Kansas City Chiefs. He won't be their next head coach, and will probably asked to be released from his current contract rather than have to work for somebody other than Dick Vermeil.