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I think what is more likely to happen is that the right side will stay as is, Tucker will be our new C (and I like him b/c he plays with attitude), Teague will be our new LT (MW doesn't have the footspeed for the position), and we will sign a LG, probably Keydrick Vincent from Pittsburgh. Now, if the Henry-Shelton deal goes thru, I can see Shelton being our new RT, MW moving to LG with teague at LT and Tucker at C. This speculation is from McNally's article last year that said the line could be reshuffled. Either way, I think teague could be our new LT (with our 2nd rd pick going that way as well b/c Teague is a FA after 05) and Tucker being our new C.

I have run the 40, we used it for HS football. I ran it every year. I was a QB. My best time, after I had worked out & ran all summer to get ready for my senior year, was 5.15. 4.86 is a damn good time for a normal human, not so good for an NFL RB. I'd be willing to bet that noone on this board could break 4.86 in the 40.

See Bell, Marcus. UFA run-stuffer.

Leave him alone, he's not talking sh-- & neitehr should we be. Since we haven't been to the playoffs in this century, we have nothing to brag about. Thanx TD.

I totally agree.

Teague is not a RT. LT maybe. But we need a mauler next to him at LG. At least Kendrick Vincent (Pit) hasn't signed yet. Tucker can be an adequate C. The problem really is that we would then have no depth. We should re-sign M. Price, but TD hasn't contacted him. Finally, just wonder if McNally sold TD on the idea that Bannan could be starting LG. He's big enuff, but could he pick up the position fast enough? Not sure. I'd be worried going into next year with the following line... LT - Teague LG - Bannan C- Tucker RG - Villarial RT - MW But I fear that is what our OL will look like. I'd be much happier with the following... LT - Shelton LG - Vincent C - Teague RG - Villarial RT - MW Backup C - Tucker Backup G - Bannan Backup T - M. Price I'd be happy with this line.

What about adding Marcus Bell to the rotation. He a huge space eater. He's the answer to the problem.

After the way TD treated Christie, Steve may not want to play here. And frankly, I don't blame him.

I can't remember if he said how. Was Teague going to be LT and MW LG? Then we'd have Tucker or a pick at C and be short a RT (Shelton?)

Actually, LA, I negotiate often as part of my job. The problem is, and I learned early on in my career, that sometimes you don't deal from a position of strength. At that point, you make the move you have to make in order to get what you need. It is better to overpay and actually have what you need, than to not pay at all and have nothing. At this point in time, there are very few quality LT options available to the Bills. We are starting a rookie QB. We just lost our starting LT to FA. Our O was called out by our GM and blamed for a non-playoff season. Conversely, from Arizona's perspective, there are plenty of options at RB. Arizona is actually dealing from a position of strength here. Not us. Therefore, in my opinion, it is better to overpay within reason (4-5th rd pick) and have a starting quality LT, than to have no LT at all. You can overplay your hand when negotiating and TD may do it this time.

You're probably right. But I truly hope we don't have to "piece" together a line. Please upgrade the friggin line.

BUt, ya know what...the Pats got it done. We have no LT, and TD is playing poker with Green, a nut. Just throw in the pick TD and let move on to signing a G, DT, TE, RB, etc.

I could live with this guy in the rotation with Sam, Edwards and Anderson. That would be pretty good. I'll bet we get this guy for a Ron Edwards-type deal.

But if we could get this guy for a cheap, inexpensive deal (a ala Marcus Price or Posey) he might be worth it. I agree we NEED OL help bad, but we can't have the D slip even a little. There is no guarantee the O will be much better.

Anybody know anything about this guy? Anyone from Detroit, watching the Lions?

I can see that one coming. Pretty soon we'll be headed in Year 6 of Mr. Smug's reign, no playoffs.

Just please don't let Jonas and PW go to the Jets. I can't deal with that.

\ weathervane??? I truly hope you don't mean that I flip-flop with regards to TD. You are welcome to search any of my past posts. My opinion of him has remined consistent.

Yeah & our overpaid and oversized RT counts 9.2 and won't budge on the contract (tho he certainly budges against speed rushers). Hey Mike Williams...fug you and your 9.2 mil salary.

I held it like an egg. Yeah, and he scrambled the son of a B word. Look at that, he hit the !@#$ing bull! Guy gets a free steak!

I'd rather have let MW walk and resigned JJ and dealt for Shelton.

Check this guy out... 6'2", 335 monster. He's an UFA from Detroit. He'd fit real nice next to Sam Adams on running downs. He could be replaced by Edwards on passing downs. What does everyone think? http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5571/

I'm really hoping thats the way this whole thing goes down too. Then we need to figure out DT, TE, backup RB.

Amen. We need a friggin LT. Not McFarland, Peters or Teague. When JP gets mauled next year from the left side we can all blame TD.

TD has been burning bridges since Steve Christie and Ted Washington. Remember the ways Henry Jones and John Holocek were treated. Our organization used to be first class, now its cutthroat. Great. I'll take shots at him all day long. 5 years, Mr. Smug, no playoffs. The record speaks for itself, or in legal terms "res ipsa." Now we have a rookie QB, no run stuffing DT and no LT. A below average LG and no healthy TE. Can you say rebuilding once again TD??? You failed for 5 years now, whats this years excuse gonna be?? Year 1 - Salary Cap Hell Year 2 - Blame the Defense Year 3 - Blame GW and Killdrive Year 4 - Blame the Offense Year 5 - Maybe its time to Blame the GM who put this whole damn thing together!!