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Since he was only here one season, probably he shouldn't have used the word historically, but 23 out of 32 is the bottom 25%. That would be like calling a "D" student a good student. I think a number of responses here called it right, Rex felt he could teach his scheme to the current players and make things better. That didn't work. It's been stated many places that one of the biggest detractors to this was Mario, I'd be very surprised if he didn't cause many more issues in the locker room over this than has even leaked out. What's been stated publicly may only be the tip of the iceberg. Why do i think that? The fact that the #1 overall pick who had some good years in Houston (maybe not warranting the #1 overall pick but still good) was let go to become a FA is telling. In hind sight we should have ran for the hills. And that could be a lesson, when someone who's an amazing talent is a FA, unless the former team had incredibly bad salary cap issues, there's a reason for it.

No problem with the Bears as that's in the middle of downtown so many other options particularly around public transportation.

I think it's not a stretch to be better, think you're underestimating the improvement rookies can have in their 2nd year. We also had ton of injuries, Murphy's Law says that has to improve. The injuries did give backup more playing time so again that could help. I can't think of a season in recent memory where we lost as few impact players from the prior year in FA. We've lost Williams who did close to nothing, Bradem, and probably Rambo. That's not too hard to replace even with weak replacements. I think the biggest mistake Rex made as a coach last year was tweaking the defense, but not completely changing it to his own D. He tried to play both sides of the fence, just put one toe in the water as they say. Seems fro mwhat I've read, this coming year he's playing his defense and has Rob there to assist and also Rob can help i nthat he's the one guy who wouldn't be afraid to stand up to Rex or tell him no! So I don't think it would take much to see improvment

It's kind of like Lebatard and Stugatts. Get Lebatard away and Stugatts is also OK to listen too. Stugatts is also like Bulldog in that when together, seems Stugatt's biggest job is to laugh out loud at all of Lebatards dumb remarks and jokes. And you would be correct in assuming I don't like Lebatard. I was thrilled when he took over the 10 to 1 time slot as I'm at work then so no radio to listen to then and didn't have to listen to him driving home any longer.

Just like I said the Bills/ Rex invited Antonio Chrom. in as courtesy and it's good PR to keep up a good relationship with him. Mario W stated he's be willing to take a pay cut to stay was nothing more than Mario trying to be the "good guy". Fan's shouldn't rip for leaving as he was willing to take a pay cut, it's all on the Bill's. In reality he knew there was no way the Bills would ever agree to it so he's just trying to make himself out to be the hero.

Personally I'd bag all this nonsense and go for the kiss! And hopefully end it with Kim saying Terry who??

That's impossible, there's a 20 + page thread titled we have the worst salary cap in the league. Likely the Jet's may have figured out Fitz can win some games, probably more than Geno could, but he's not a franchise QB so better to move on, go with a year of Geno stinking up the place get a high draft pick next year and maybe get a good QB. Though not very good odds and no idea if there will be a true franchise QB available when they pick, and even if there is, better than a 50/50 shot the guy flames out. I'd be happy with him here as a backup to TT. You can win games with him, just not in long stretches as once opposing teams see recent film of him, they can stop him.

I think Overdorf got a bad rap over the years. He was just doing what RW and Littman instructed him to do. Now the handcuffs have been removed.

So what other moves can we still make as far a logical restructures? Glimore and Glenn have been mentioned, are there any others? I've heard Lawson's name mentioned a couple of times. Would re-do of Kyle Williams help or is it a case with Kyle to save cap $$ they'd need to cut him?? Anyone else making high $$ that likely isn't wort hit?

May be time for the OP to start a new thread; "Bill's are in best cap shape in the league for 2017 season" But am certain we'll never see something like that as doesn't align with his agenda.

I'd be willing to bet that more than half the $$ they spend on FA pick ups end up under performing. One thing I believe Marv Levy said a long time ago, most often FA hurt the team they are leaving more than they help the team they are going to. With $80 mil will be very easy for them to overpay for talent. For the most part FA that become available are available for a reason, they really aren't as good as they seem to outside eyes, or there's something going on that the outside world doesn't see. For example a guy like Decker who went to the Jets and got big money. He looked much better in Denver whet he had D Thomas on the other side and the good Peyton throwing him the ball. He did better this year now that he has Brandon Marshall across from him and didn't have Geno Smith throwing to him. But the Jets paid him like a #1 receiver, but he really is a decent to good #2 depending on QB play. Jag's may sign alot of that.

Yeah maybe Glenn is planning a big 4th of July celebration!

You're probably right as doubt anyone can be that stupid!

Completely agree!! You don't need 71 YO coaches. Coughlin was a very good disciplinarian, he seemed to have had more losing seasons than winning years. The only reason he ever lasted as long as he did was every 5 years or so right about the time he was ready to be fired, he'd get lucky the team would get hot at the right time and win the Super Bowl and that bought him another 3 or 4 years of middle of the road. If the story is true about being forced out, I'd say it's about time.

Back maybe in the first few years that they started having the byes, I do recall one year they had two byes. And they did for the most part have them spread out.

That's part of the game, make him an offer he'll never accept. and if somehow he did, well then it would be a great deal for the Bill's. Plus last year they tended to have more money to spend than this year.

Lot of this is just politics. Rex invites him in, tells him the Bills want to sign him, but strangely they just can't agree on a contract. Once he signs elsewhere Rex calls him up, wishes him luck and tell him how he wished it had worked out. Keeps him and Rex on good terms as you never know where either of them may be a year from now, or maybe the Bill's need CB help later on.

I've thought about this too over the years and would be OK with some concept along these lines. Another thought I had was to allow bonuses to players that say perform in the top 5% or 10% but that doesn't count against the cap. This would be money given to players who are really good, but doesn't hurt your cap.

As to the unbalanced schedule the only part of it that matters is the amount of money the home team receives. So could do something where very team has one pre-season home game and the third game revenues/profits are split 50/50 between the two teams to keep it balanced.

If he doesn't get charged at all would think it would be tough to warrant 4 games. Not arguing that he doesn't deserve it, but without much evidence likely would get appealed and reduced down to two?? Roger is in a tough spot, does he dole out smaller suspensions in hopes they don't get over turned, but then look soft or does he still go for big ones and watch them all get lowered. I suppose you can argue he's better to go high so after the appeal there is still something left of a punishment.

Jerry is probably one of the most knowledgeable owners in the league when it comes to talent evaluation, X's and O's, etc. Jerry is probably one of the least knowledgeable GM's in the league when it comes to talent evaluation, X's and O's, etc. PS, Do you ever sleep??

Too bad he doesn't play special teams!

Really not so sure it's their ignorance as much as they have an agenda (certainly not a hidden one) and if they keep starting and posting threads like this they can keep getting their beliefs out there and convince eachother they are right. Surprising there aren't more threads out there such as "Buffalo gets hit with big snow storm". The contents will show how this storm is due to Whaleys and Brandons ineptness. Whatever can be blamed on them is fair game.

Why not just pick up a safety FA, undrafted player, etc and have him play special teams instead of trying to convert someone who's played offense to defense. If we need depth at safety, then go get a safety. Exactly!!

I doubt it as was stated teams know we plan to cut him. The only incentive is it gives whomever were to trade for him exclusive rights to him, but still doubt you'd get much if anything. 2nd potential issue, I'm no salary cap expert, but I'd be surprised if there aren't more salary cap hits to the Bill's if he's still on the roster on the beginning of the NFL calendar year which occurs in early March. Typically there are as that is why most players are cut before then. In addition we'd then have to cut $19mil worth of other players to get under the salary cap on day 1 one the NFL calendar. that's was the biggest reason I've heard why we need to cut him as without cutting him, would be hard pressed to re-sign Glenn or Richie or anyone else.