Brand J

Truth is, a great player makes those AROUND HIM better. I don't think Dareus is destined for the Hall of Fame, but could anyone name me a Hall of Famer who got his golden jacket, because his supporting cast was unbelievably good?

Must be mental mistakes that allow opposing WRs to run free in the secondary literally 2 seconds after the snap!

I called it when it happened... One of the most asinine trades in the history of the NFL! You don't give up a 1st round pick and a 2nd round pick for a soon to be 32 year old QB who hasn't done much since 2007. LaCanfora reported the next highest bid for Palmer was a solitary 3rd round pick. If I were GM, the most I would've gave is a 4th rounder and Palmer would still be in CIN. Now there are reports that Jason Campbell could come back this year and START?! Talk about a mess! This is what happens when your organization doesn't have a GM in place. I only wish it was us who fleeced the Raidahs. Thigpen for a 2nd and 4th. EDIT: Foot in mouth as I check the box score, completely oblivious to last night's game. I still think this was a bad trade and will cause more headaches than wins in the future...

At the VERY least, Spiller needs to get some of these wheel routes Jackson runs. Jackson has capable speed, but is not a blazer. This past week against the Jets, he had the LB beat by a step and Fitz missed the throw. I kept thinking, "man if that was Spiller, he has that LB beat by at least TWO steps and maybe Fitz hits that throw." No excuse for Spiller not to spell FredEx every now and then. There are 16 games on the schedule.

The only team I don't think this squad is capable of beating, is Green Bay.

Unless that kid was born a Bills fan, I don't think Bills nation cares. We all probably wish him and his family the best though and a "congrats".

If Miami ends up with the number 1 pick in the draft, Cowher will be the HC of the Dolphins. Nothing like going to a franchise in a position to pick the best collegiate QB prospect since Peyton Manning. Most coaches want a QB in place and I heard that's why many turned down the Bills. No QB, no sustainable success. I'm sure Shanahan regrets his decision to go to the Redskins.

Did the Raidahs even bring Palmer in for a workout before he was traded? I'm not even sure if this is within the rules, considering Carson wasn't an UFA. All I heard was that he was happy when he found out he was going to Oakland. If the Raidahs did not, or weren't able to inspect the goods before acquiring him, then shame on them for burning a 1st and a 2nd for a soon to be 32 year old QB (they're not going to the playoffs). I know Palmer doesn't know the offensive system, but his arm strength left much to be desired.

UPDATE: "I might have guessed running onto a football field during live action could get you hit with a trespassing charge; I don't think I would have come up with "criminal impersonation" of a ref. At any rate, unless/until the charge is downgraded or dropped, Lankow faces a year and a half in jail if convicted. He may also face repercussions from the university." Let the kid go! Link to Story

Terence Blanchard made me take notice after he scored Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke". Great score. I've always been a fan of Stanley Clarke myself.

Has to be one of the most creative (and funny) ways to get onto the field and strip off clothing...

Assuming Palmer comes into that franchise and has success. In any rate, money is made win an organization is able to sustain success. Mortgaging premium picks for an aging QB who has been on a downward spiral, eliminates an organization's opportunities to select young talent. Young talent that has the potential to contribute to sustainable success. No other team in the NFL makes this trade, at least not at that price. The Raiders need a GM desperately.

People, the object isn't merely to make the playoffs, it's to win the freakin' Superbowl! If the Raidahs believe they have a legitimate shot to win the Superbowl this year (which I don't), then maybe you trade 2 first round picks for a soon to be 32 year old QB who hasn't taken a single rep in 2011. If you have more holes on your team than QB, or you don't think your team could legitimately win the Superbowl THIS year, then NO WAY do you make this trade! It's a terrible trade for the Raidahs, no ifs ands or buts about it.

Oakland also should've asked themselves this question: Is this team good enough to win the Superbowl right now? That answer is of course "no". You don't trade away premium picks for old guys ESPECIALLY when you're not in a position to win the Superbowl that season.

I've seen a few full games from Luck and while I wasn't blown away by his arm strength, he has EVERYTHING else that you want in a QB - anticipation, accuracy, vision, leadership, size, athleticism, and great touch. He throws a very catchable ball. I think we'd be 4-2 with a rookie Luck right now, as I don't see him leading the comebacks against the Pats and Raidahs, but I think he makes the throws to beat the Bengals and Giants. Luck will be an outstanding get for IND or MIA. A franchise changer.

QUICK! Give them Fitz for two 1st rounders!! Fitz has outplayed Palmer for the last couple of years. Palmer is a 32 year old QB who has been on a downward spiral since 2007. This makes NO SENSE for the Raidahs. They need a stop gap, not to mortgage the future. As another poster asked, what happens when Jason Campbell comes back? I guarantee you they won't get a 1st from any other team in the league for either one of those two.

Did anyone else see when Brandon Marshall was running a go route down the sideline? Revis turned and ran with him somewhat, but kept sticking him in the chest so Marshall couldn't run by him. Literal jabs to Marshall's chest! Because he didn't have to run full speed with the WR, this allowed Revis to stop and break with Marshall if the route was ever cut. If that isn't impeding the progress of a WR then I don't know what is.

The item in bold has yet to be proven, or disproven. As for the first part of your statement, these things already happen when the veterans are in the lineup. A team doesn't give up over 450 yards for 4 straight weeks without mistakes and missed assignments on the field. That said, the only name I want to see back in the mix ASAP is Kyle Williams. He has no equal on the DL.

I think most of us have been wondering where Kyle has been and why he hasn't been able to take advantage of rookie/backup centers and offensive guards. The reason is in: he's been playing hurt all year. I say rest him against the NYG and let him come back after the bye week. DT WIlliams wants to play Sunday

Give up next year's number 1 pick for Miller!! Not that Elway would do it, but we need someone with his ability on the edge. The guy is "defensive back" fast!

Have you seen Luck play? The comparisons between him and Locker start and stop with the beginning letter of their last names. I want Luck to bomb just because I don't want him to succeed in Indy, or Miami, but the guy is just too good. Put it this way - he dominates college football in a way Cam Newton dominated, only Luck does it primarily with his arm. If he had entered the draft this year, Cam Newton would be a Buffalo Bill.

In all seriousness, if you're a franchise like Miami and going nowhere, it would be in your best interest to tank the rest of this season and select the greatest QB prospect to come out of college since Peyton Manning. Actually, Andrew Luck is an even better collegiate QB than Manning was! You give up one season (in which you're going nowhere anyway), for a chance to be a perennial power for the next 10-15 years, while selling gobs of tickets and jerseys. I don't want the Colts to go from one franchise QB to the next, but I'd much rather they win the Luck sweepstakes than Miami. I don't want Brady AND Luck in this division!

I know you're being sarcastic here, but do you still believe we don't need a pass rusher? In your words, "a pass rusher on this defense is a luxury". An edge rusher with speed who can get after the QB, is NEVER a luxury on ANY defense! I agree with the others... a pass rusher would cure many defensive ails at the moment. Hopefully Merriman starts to turn his game around this Sunday and Moats gets a few pressures off the edge.

That's where he should be. When the Bills moved him inside, they didn't foresee the influx of talent coming in to play ILB (Sheppard, Barnett, Morrison, White). He now gets to play his natural position and the staff wants to see if he can aid in the pass rush dept. Batten, Kelsay, Merriman, and Carrington have hardly gotten ANY QB pressures, so it's time to see if Moats can add in that dept. Hey, he beat all pro LT Jake Long for a sack and strip fumble on Henne last year, so that's good enough for me! Good luck Moats!