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YE OLE has a very simple take on this: anyone who thinks that Brohm or Meredith can't make it big because they were on the Packers PS is a MAROON. However, that is not to say that either are guaranteed to turn into anything. The great thing about this situation for us is, there is no risk and all reward. We didn't give anything for these guys. The thing YE OLE struggles with in regard to this issue is quite simply, how many Kurt Warner type stories do we have to see before we accept that players... even GREAT players DO slip through the cracks. Jason Peters went undrafted in '04 and then was cut and put on our practice squad... only later to develop into a pro bowl left tackle. Are there really those of us that are still making an argument that Brohm can't be good simply because he was relegated to the Packers practice squad? Bottom line is Meredith and Brohm have serious potential be good players. Get them in the right situation and they may flourish. There's just no way to tell yet... but to write them off based on this is ridiculous.

Thank you so much for this link MattyT... the information I had found earlier didn't sound like there was an extension on this beyond March 31, 2010. Thank you all so much for your outpouring of support. It truly is like a family around here. Just reading over these responses tonight has truly lifted my spirits, in what has been an otherwise rough night. You guys are truly awesome.

As many of you know... YE OLE has been a larger than life almost cartoonish personality, hoping to bring levity and laughter to my fellow Bills fans. Tonight, however, I do ask for your prayers and support. As some of you know, Mrs. YE OLE is set to deliver our 2nd child anyday, in what has been a very complicated pregnancy. Fortunately YE OLE had a decent job as a branch manager with Bank of America, however, tonight his employment was terminated and he was walked out of his office by upper management as we are facing numerous branch closures in our area and YE was squeezed out. This simply could not have come at a worse time, as my medical benefits from work were essential due to the bills that we will rack up without them in the midst of this pregnancy and the issues it has caushed Mrs. YE OLE. In face of this stress at this crucial time in the YE OLE household, I ask for your thoughts and prayers, and if anyone has any leads for a potential job opening for a former branch manager/retail manager... or just an all around personality the likes of YE OLE, please let me know. At the very least, YE will be home to pull for our Sabres tomorrow afternoon. GO BILLS GO SABRES LETS GO BUFFALO

Is he a "high motor" guy?

Someone who is actually Chara's size (all world Tyler MORRIS), returned the favor and laid that wood on him, so clearly suspensions are in order.

And after we sweep the Bruins, they can suck it up. Collectively... the Bruins are a MAROON!

Just throwing it out there... what's our record WITH Roethlesberger next season minus a 4 game suspension? Lets set the over/under at... 9.5

Buffalo Bill Cowher... is it possible that Big Ben will become Buffalo Ben Roethesberger? How many times did we hear, Ben was Donahoe's guy going into that draft and got bumped out by the Steelers? Could it be coming full circle?

I have to echo this sentiment. We were reading posts like this a decade ago. Lets get younger... strip the roster down... rebuild with young talent in the draft, etc. No one is saying that's not of virtue to the team, but come on... this is all bull shiznat at this point. Teams are going from last place to winning the division from one year to the next. During this same period of futility for our beloved Bills, teams have gone from 3-13 to winning Super Bowls the next season. There's no reason to sit here and be satisfied with more rebuilding and a refusal to be a contender as quickly as possible. I'm not suggesting taking the Washington route and getting all the wrong pieces... but I'm also not accepting an effort that takes 3-4 years at best to build up a contender. I mean hell we're soon going to have a generation of Bills fans who have never seen the playoffs.

Lets call him Chad "stay away from ME Gold!" Jackson... for posterity sake, of course.

*rim shot* HOYOOOOOOO

How are you liking the curriculum over there at smww.com? I've heard it advertised hot and heavy, but I've never known someone who took classes.

Marshawn... LYNCH... do it to me one more time... 20 bucks is never enough...

Ok... as many of you know by now, YE OLE and Mrs. YE OLE are expecting their second born any day now and just in time for another run at Lord Stanley's Chalice... I am looking for infant/newborn Sabres and Bills jerseys. I've tapped all of my usual sources and have only found actual jersey's in the 12 month variety. I've found many other pieces of 'gear' that will serve Lil' Cotton well for the upcoming playoff run, but would like an actual jersey for him. I know some of you here are adept at some of the more 'nontraditional' sources... any ideas? YE OLE thanks you in advance! Also, for those who have not yet heard it... the '09-'10 Sabres playoff anthem by the Jambrones is a must listen... put together very nicely:

This guy is hands down the best player in this draft. I've heard some experts dub him the best player to come out of college in a number of years, going as far as to call him a "once in a generation" type talent. I really think this guy is going to be special. I think he could honestly play DE opposite Stroid in our 3-4. If we could still keep our 2nd this year and somehow put a package together with Detroit, I'd love to get Cody at NT, and flank him with Stroud, and Suh. I'm perfectly aware that our offense very well may still suck, but I'd love to see that group on the field.

Remember ICEMAN... Tebow is a lefty, so for us RT>LT

This man speaks the truth! We need look no further than "There once was a man from Nantucket" for evidence of such, Rico!

Well, one thing is for certain... we are not taking him at 9, per NeverGiveUp... so that's a certainty at this point. He did seem to leave some wiggle room though that the brass may consider Clausen at a later slot (perhaps in a trade down scenario?) Personally, unless someone like Suh or Okung inexplicably fell to us at 9, I'd like to trade down to get at least 3 picks in the 25-50 range to draft LT, RT, and NT... perhaps two of the 1A tier of OT's and Cody.

There once was a QB named Jimmy Detractors claimed he was bitchy While on the field his play seemed fine So some claimed he would be drafted at nine But to 30 he would fall to Minny

Not a GAME... not a GAME.... ... practice

Our very best source has stated that we will not take Clausen at 9. You can take it to the bank, he's not our pick.

And a tip o' the hat to you Rico! As always, you've made a wise choice.

Campbell has done little to impress me. He's been on some bad teams and lost a lot of games. I'm not seeing what the difference is between him and what we currently have. I'm not at all convinced that Trent will ever come back from having his bell rung, but at least prior to that he showed flashes of being a VERY good QB. I'd take a shot with him and Brohm before going for Campbell.

Donkey Donkey everywhere... but not a QB that can play!

I agree, but if it meant getting Suh, I'm okay with that. Other positions would suffer... and it wouldn't be ideal for our O-line, but I really think Suh is worth it. He's the type of player that can single handedly change what the opposition is allowed to do. We haven't had a player like that in a very long time, and it would go a long way in helping us become a force again.