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I think Wilkins got a big extension too, from kissing his teammate's forehead... not that there's anything wrong with that.

Gilliam... Terry Gilliam. This is my recollection too... that we were having the exact same conversation last year about injuries. The Bills are very careful about injuries and if a player reports anything, the team seems to lean towards holding him out of practice. And if I remember correctly, the only Bills who were being counted on to play in last year's opener who couldn't were Dwayne Smoot and Cole Bishop.

In his prime Conlan was a pretty classic run-stopping, stack and shed linebacker but he was by no means a liability in the passing game. Besides good recognition skills he could definitely run. While at Penn State he ran a 4.5 forty.

Yes, you're right. He was not the same player at the end than he was at the beginning. Earlier in his career he was a sideline to sideline tackler who really brought the wood.

“So, yes, the live experience now caters to the affluent, but advanced technology has provided an option so that all fans can view games in real time.” Not all fans can view games in real time… streaming is becoming more prevalent as the league moves incrementally towards pay per view. The consumer market for the NFL is ever-changing.

Also, Ralph’s cheap!

Assuming he’s a victim of the final cutdown and is not re-signed to the practice squad, how much money will he make from this assignment?

That’s true but if he blows it he can’t blame anyone else.

I've heard of him!!! Treylon Burks career earnings: $11,705,101 That should take some of the sting away.

Firstly it's impossible to know for sure how all these positions will look 10 months from now but I expect the Bills will be picking at #32 so that's my first assumption. Assuming I'm right, I think there are non-premium positions that the Bills might draft from in order to get the best player at those positions as the Eagles did with Jihad Campbell (LB) and the Ravens with Malaki Starks (S). Pertaining to the Bills I can see those positions being RB, LB, and IOL. Assuming that Cook is allowed to walk (which I hate to see), I can see a running back in play. Players at that draft spot are making less than Cook is asking for in AAV. I agree that IOL is going to be in play because starters McGovern and Edwards are UFAs at the end of this season and because O'Cyrus will be extension eligible. It's hard to imagine that we won't lose at least one of McGovern or Edwards. I agree that linebacker is also in play at #32 with the lack of depth and durability the Bills have at that position. Contrary to the OP's disclaimer, this is an interesting subject but one that we'll have to wait on to see who's right.

For anyone catching up to today's news like I am... this guy Mike Rose reports literally that "full pads are on." That's not the case. Today was not a fully-padded practice. The Bills were practicing in "shells" today which means that they're wearing helmets, shoulder pads, and shorts. It also means that "tackling" is limited to "wrap and release" or "thudding." It's true that Ty Johnson has excellent speed and that he can turn the corner but that said, Cook has a way of continuously getting to the edge and he has that deceptive speed where defenders routinely underestimate how fast he's going. Cook is arguably the best in the league at getting to the edge and turning the corner. Conlan definitely had skinny legs but he could also run like the wind. Besides sharing the same jersey number, he was similar to Milano in that heat-seeking missile sort of way.

You know, I've been getting headaches! Thing is, my cardigan was a hand-me-down from a dearly-departed family member so I cant just get rid of it... maybe I'll put it in a garment bag and see what happens...

Have they gotten better at letting the paint dry on the field before playing the HOF Game?

He's reputed to be fond of anyone with a well-drilling background.

I wouldn't want to golf in the group ahead of him.

Thank you Dan! The feeling's mutual. Complete disclosure, I was just going for the cheap laugh. I haven't had a drink... yet. 😆 To paraphrase (the late) Bill Walton, "I learned a long time ago that an injury isn't considered serious when it happens to someone else."

I've mostly been day drinking today...

Interesting that the team says that "WR Elijah Moore sat out most of the practice with general leg soreness. NCB Taron Johnson had a vet rest day." Why wouldn't they say that both had veteran rest days? There's a message in there... When a Buffalo Bills fan hears someone had a good day at camp, should the fan: a) celebrate that they did well b) be concerned that someone else is potentially a liability? c) None of the above d) Yes e) a, b, and d, but not c And btw the player in coverage, Jamarcus Ingram is a long, 6'2" cornerback.

You're right. Thinking back to last year I now recall that Tyrell Shavers was included in the final cuts and wasn't considered vested. I believe he was wearing a cardigan when he was released so that's consistent with what you're saying. Cardigan ≠ Vest Thanks! 👍

Setting aside for the moment, the turtleneck corollary, I'm wondering about cardigans. They're arguably vests too so if a veteran is wearing a cardigan, wouldn't he then technically be vested and therefore a free agent? AI doesn't seem to be very useful in this instance.

Exactly. If you're putting him under general anesthesia you might as well double dip and get it over with.

Can't see the Forrest for the trees.

Your grandchildren will be okay.