DreamOnDan

Every Down, look at all the starting DE in a tampa 2. They are all situational pass rushers, Freeny Mathis is a perfect combo. The De responsibility in a Tampa 2 is to Get upfield and contain and pass rush. That is pretty basic but really true

I saw that a former head coach possibly Gruden stated that a good return man could potentially score 10 td this year... There is more to that rule somehow... Any clues?

Player Developement, Free Agency, and the NFL draft contributed for a lot a reasons to be optimistic if you are a Bills FAN. 2009 has been possibly the biggest year for Roster Turnover in a decade. Biggest reasons for optimism are the core is here and in tact. Here is a look at the new line: C- Hangartner - http://www.cnycentral.com/sports/sports_story.aspx?id=267233 LG- Wood - http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/v...47-6006b4377184 RG- Levitre - http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/v...d7-8c5a53c37689 LT- Walker - Played well last season and has improved every year in the NFL, Bell will eventually replace him RT- Butler - Best lineman on team. Gonna lock down the right side for next 10 years... Reserves- Bell, Chambers, McKinney Overall analysis : Physical, Big, strong, fast, smart, blue collar, finishes blocks, and deep. Should see holes big enough Ralph Wilson could run for 100. The one thing that sticks out to me is that there is no EGO in our line. This should be a very tight knit group. QB- Trent - I feel like we have a Great QB, we'll see. Make or Break type of season for him and Dick QB- Fitzpatrick - Intelligence is not an issue with Ryan. He is servicable, more than I can say about JP Overall analysis : Should be good enough to win every week. Could see Pro Bowl from Trent if healthy all season.. RB- Lynch - BEASTMODE can catch too! RB- Jackson - He is a role player. Very good at everything not elite at anything. Perfect for Everything he is asked to do. RB- Rhoades - Should be Marshawn's primary backup with Jackson keeping his role. Great addition to every aspect of the offense. Can power run, cut, catch, and block. Overall Analysis : One of the best units in the NFL hands down WR- Evans - We are about to find out if every excuse we make for LEE is true. I believe he breaks out across from TO. WR- TO - ENOUGH SAID! WR- Reed - very underrated, Josh will be put in his best position and his numbers should actually improve. Will help the running game in 3 wr sets. He is consistant.. WR- Hardy - Red Zone Target will have a clear cut role this year. SEE TO? COPY TO! hopefully developes into the next great tall WR in year 3, perfect year for him to absorb and come in to spell owens... WR- Johnson - Jury is still out but he possesses everything it takes to physically dominate. Has perfect size WR- Parrish - Return specialist, at best after the ball is in his hands. Shaky hands TE - Nelson - http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1...55-d637a04814b2 Overall analysis : Top 5 WR core in NFL, the only question is can trent deliver? I am really excited for a realistic chance of the playoffs... 11-5 is my projection

LT Walker LG Wood C Hangartner RG LeVitre RT Butler Bell and Chambers 6-7th dressed on gameday I really like it. When watching jauron interview, he indicated that this might be the line...

Monroe, Curry, Crabtree, Raji If any of these guys are there I'll go ape crazy if they pass. Even if its for Pettigrew who I prefer

My reasoning was based on the last 2 drafts. With Lynch and Wright, and McKelvin and Corner... I agree though. I would be very very happy if this entire draft came true.. I see it filling every major need with big athletic players with huge upsides...

What do you all think????

Whats up everyone? Ok I haven't gotten 3 yet but I've gotten 2 for last 2 years... As always I've Been lurking around checking out your guys stuff... Haven't had a lot of time to post, do to Dungeons and Baseball (fantasy baseball 4 leagues) and a recurring problem I'm having that is requiring a rediculous amount of medical attention... 'Passing out in shower' So anyways, I figure I can get more than 2 right this year... Rd1A: Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State 6-6 263 This just makes too much sense for Buffalo. Especially if they actually plan on moving Walker to LT and Giving Bell the chance to start at RT. The Bills have lacked a TE for a long time. They failed to bring in Gonzo, and really hurt their team because they waited too long to select a TE in last years draft. Jauron and Wilson have both been on record saying how badly the Bills need a great TE. Fine/Schouman will make an excellent #2 Te combo. Cutting Royal, who was regarded as an above average blocker created a Huge hole and TEs this good only come around 3-4 times a decade. In a perfect world Buffalo trades down 5-10 spots and still drafts Pettigrew... Rd1B: Brian Cushing OLB USC 6-3 243 Clay Matthews secretly passed Cushing with workout numbers not tape. Put on the tape and the Bills are thrilled this stud fell to 28. Tenacity, passion, and charactor all make this a great pick. Once projected as a top 15 pick, predraft rumors and amazing workout numbers from his understudy both contributed to his draft demise. Playing with a chip on his shoulder, he is a perfect fit and instant starter for the next 8+ years... Rd2: Michael Johnson DE Georgia Tech 6-7 266 Robert Ayers would be the pipe dream here, but I'll try to remain realistic and predict Johnson. Johnson's Huge frame is a bonus while he developes his pass rushing moves at the pro level. He is solid in Run defense and has a huge wingspan to knock down passes at the line of scrimmage. There are only so many Huge men in the NFL and this guy has all the physical tools to be a great LE in a 4-3 defense. Reminds me of a young Jevon Kearse. Rd3: Patrick Chung SS Oregon 5-11 212 Film review shows Chung was very active in run support. He showed quick instincts, recognizing the run and getting downhill immediately and being a physical presence at the point of attack. He has great speed and size. Experienced and considered NFL ready. Does a great job challenging recievers for the ball and breaking up passes with well timed jumps and strong hitting ability. Great pick to play SS. Bills shored up their CB position this year and Donte officially moved to Free. I'm under the belief that a starting SS can be had rd 3 and buffalo would be lucky to aquire a player as good as Chung. Rd4A: Gerald Cadogan OT/OG Penn State 6-5 309 Tough, experienced, versatile lineman who should be able to play Tackle or Guard. Played for a very good penn state team. Cadogan credits former PSU tackle Levi Brown for showing him the ropes. He played apprentice behind Brown for one year, started alongside him at guard as a sophomore and then succeeded him at left tackle as a junior and senior – starting every game. Brown, who was selected fifth overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007 Draft, served a key role in jumpstarting Cadogan’s career.“He was a great role model for me,” Cadogan said. “He showed me what it takes to be a competitor and a dominating force." Buffalo has met with Cadogan and he could be a steal in rd 3-4... Rd4B: Travis Beckum TE Wisconsin 6-3 239 Travis Beckum's showing at the NFL Combine in February may have helped his draft stock some. He is coming off of injury so he didn't run, but did participate in the bench press which opened a few eyes. Beckum put 225 pounds up 28 times, which has NFL scouts more confident that he has the strength to become an effective blocker on running plays. Because there are a lot of quality tight ends available, he may still last into the early fourth round; however, he could see his name called in the third if teams start making a run on the top players at his position. Travis Beckum ran a less than impressive 4.61 40 yard dash time at his Pro Day workout. He is recovering from an injury, but the impressive performances of many of the other tight ends could push him into the fourth round. One TE just isn't enough and when Beckum, who Buffalo holds in the highest regard as a pass catching TE. He is not NFL ready to block but can help out right away on 3rd down and in the spread formation... Great addition to the offense. Good year for a pass recieving TE to fall this late... Rd5: A.Q. Shipley C/G Penn State 6-1 304 Shipley started 39 games at center for Penn State. But he doesn't think that precludes him from playing guard – one of his old positions – in the NFL if needed. In fact, his height (6-foot-1 on a 304-pound frame) makes some NFL scouts nervous about him as a center. “I don't think it's ever hindered me,” Shipley said of his height. “I use enough other things to compensate. I have a natural leverage which I think helps me at that position.” Shipley spent much of the offseason in Tempe, Ariz., working out at the Athletes' Performance Institute, one of the country's top training facilities. He's already graduated from Penn State, earning a degree in labor and industrial relations. He reportedly scored extremely well on the Wonderlic, an aptitude test NFL prospects must take. His goal is to someday work for the NFL Players Association. So Shipley is smart enough to know what kind of attitude will help him make it in the NFL. It's the same approach he used at Penn State. “I've always been a team-first type guy,” he said. Great prospect who adds depth across the OL along with his counterpart Cadogan... RD 6: Jacob Ford, DE Central Arkansas Ford led the Bears in tackles for loss with 15.5 for a minus 73 yards last season. He also had a team-high six sacks for minus 51 yards with three forced fumbles. Ford had 32.5 tackles for loss in his two seasons at Central Arkansas, with 102 total tackles and 10 forced fumbles. Ford has excellent speed and shows exceptional athleticism. He recorded the second fastest 40-yard dash time (4.62) of any defensive linemen at the combine. He is likely to move to LB at the next level and would be an excellent fit at OLB in a 3-4 scheme. Ford will need to add bulk and strength to be an every down player, but could be a pleasant surprise for the team that drafts him next month. Downhill player that is a DE trapped in a LB body... RD 7: Curtis Painter QB Purdue Painter comes out of Purdue University, who has produced some solid quarterback prospects over their history. Painter is not an accurate quarterback by any means, but he has a rocket arm and solid mobility that should allow him to capitalize on finding his receivers. Due to his accuracy issues, Painter should not be looked at as anything more than a late sixth-seventh round pick, and he could be a priority free agent. That being said, Painter was a true leader at Purdue, and is a worthwhile add as a third or fourth-string quarterback. If a team gives him time to develop, he could become a very good backup quarterback Please leave feedback

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I'd be very happy about Owens joining the team... He has more passion for the game than I've seen in Buffalo in 10+ years. He is a one to two year stopgap for the developement of Hardy and as I see it right now, the absolute best free agent player available. I am also renewing my tickets regardless... haha! It is the perfect situation for Owens. He comes to a small market to prove he plays for the love of the game. He has a positive influence on the team, legitimizes their offense and Trent makes his first ProBowl. In interviews he talks about how he came to Buffalo to help hall of fame owner which it is an honor to play for, win his first superbowl championship. Bills make playoffs for first time in decade, make an incredible super bowl run, Terrell Owens rides off into the sunset as a first ballot hall of famer.... Its the perfect place for Terrell Owens to change his image. NO DOUBT

Speaking of his story here it is... http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d...mp;confirm=true Here is some more stuff: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-l...p&type=lgns http://www.southland.org/ViewArticle.dbml?...;ATCLID=1449212

if it doesn't require a huge extention DO IT!!!!

I think that we all can agree that he is a guy that will be interesting to watch. He already has a very impressive story and ultimately is a guy that deserves to be rooted for. I am a fan and I hope his athletic ability and strong will turn him into a fine pro...

Totally depends on if he has stuck to the workout regime... He wasn't weak was he? Just not a tank yet...

I really liked this guy in the preseason. He has some really good feet, quickness, and only lacked the nfl strength and the ability to read defenses. With Chambers re-signed doesn't that put the max value of D Bell at LG? superb talent could flourish in a zone scheme. What do you guys think? I like it... I say re-sign Preston due to the fact he will be cheap and hope Bell gets it... I'm not saying they shouldn't draft someone or sign another guy, but I'd hate to see them overpay when the most talent might be in house...

I feel like if you can't get Houshmanzadeh then there isn't really anyone out there that fits what we really need. Sadly James Hardy and Steve Johnson probably are our best options and it is good news that they are on our team and showed very high desire last season. We all know the talent that these guys have. It will be imparative to the Bills that one of the 2 pan out. Otherwise Williams or Clayton look decent but not spectacular. Barely upgrades at this point, with much less upside than what we already have... Now that being said, if the price is right and they want competition, I'd bring in any of the 4

I think its funny they are mocking already... Chances are the Bills will address at least one of their big 6 needs in free agency. I'd list our needs in this order. LE, TE, C, OLB, FS, FB. If we drafted in that excact order it is very likely that we grab 4 starters in this draft. I'm absolutely sure of it... I'd say OLB and FS are interchangable in the order really, depending on who's been drafted.

After looking at that list of C i'm really really hoping we sign one day one of free agency even if we gotta pay the man extra. C is relatively cheap in comparison to other line positions

now I love it!

Not sure why you gotta add an inch to his height... What does that mean anyways? We have the biggest line in the NFL. Why have a small center? He's also like 315 lbs.

I think the bills could use an upgrade at C. I also think that Brad Butler is smart enough and has perfict size to play C on this line. So I'd love to see us let Fowler walk and sign another mammoth OL to play RG or move Walker to RG and sign a experienced OT Like Tra Thomas to play RT Khalif Barnes would be sufficient. In this case you'd be supplying the stop gap for Bell maturing and learning the offense with either a player with 2-3 really good years left with Thomas or replacing Walker in 3 years with Bell, in the case of Barnes signing... C looks really deep this year in the draft with even the 5th best Shipley an upgrade and he can be had in rd 4-6

Pos Player Name FA Status Previous Team Current Team OT Anthony Alabi Signed Free Agent Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Cody Balogh Signed Free Agent Chicago Bears OT Khalif Barnes UFA Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent OT Mike Brisiel ERFA Houston Texans Free Agent OL Rashad Butler RFA Houston Texans Free Agent OT Vernon Carey UFA Miami Dolphins Free Agent OG Cooper Carlisle UFA Oakland Raiders Free Agent OG Kirk Chambers UFA Buffalo Bills Free Agent OT Peter Clifford Signed Free Agent Tennessee Titans OT Richard Collier RFA Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent OT Marc Colombo UFA Dallas Cowboys Free Agent OT Willie Colon RFA Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent OG Harvey Dahl UFA Atlanta Falcons Free Agent OL Brian Daniels Re-signed Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings OL Stanley Daniels Re-signed New York Jets New York Jets OT Anthony Davis UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Agent OT Chris Denman Signed Free Agent Buffalo Bills OL Brandyn Dombrowski Re-signed San Diego Chargers San Diego Chargers OL Damane Duckett UFA San Francisco 49ers Free Agent OL Mitch Erickson Re-signed Denver Broncos Denver Broncos OL Jahri Evans RFA New Orleans Saints Free Agent OT Dan Federkeil RFA Indianapolis Colts Free Agent OG Mike Fladell Signed Free Agent New York Giants OT George Foster UFA Detroit Lions Free Agent OL Renardo Foster UFA Atlanta Falcons Free Agent OG Mike Goff UFA San Diego Chargers Free Agent OG Chris Gray UFA Seattle Seahawks Free Agent OG Eric Heitmann UFA San Francisco 49ers Free Agent OG Russ Hochstein UFA New England Patriots Free Agent OG Richie Incognito UFA St. Louis Rams Free Agent OT Adrian Jones UFA Kansas City Chiefs Free Agent OG Pete Kendall UFA Washington Redskins Free Agent OT Cliff Louis Signed Free Agent New York Giants OG Seth McKinney UFA Cleveland Browns Free Agent OL Chris Morris RFA Oakland Raiders Free Agent OL Jason Murphy Signed Free Agent Tennessee Titans OT Clint Oldenburg Signed St. Louis Rams Denver Broncos OT Frank Omiyale UFA Carolina Panthers Free Agent OT Mike Otto RFA Tennessee Titans Free Agent OL Tony Palmer RFA Green Bay Packers Free Agent OT Terrance Pennington Signed Atlanta Falcons New York Giants OL Duke Preston UFA Buffalo Bills Free Agent OL Tyler Reed Re-signed Chicago Bears Chicago Bears OL Brandon Rodd Signed Free Agent Buffalo Bills OT Jon Runyan UFA Philadelphia Eagles Free Agent OG Blaine Saipaia UFA Detroit Lions Free Agent OG Mark Setterstrom RFA St. Louis Rams Free Agent OT Marvel Smith UFA Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent OG Charles Spencer Re-signed Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars OT John St. Clair UFA Chicago Bears Free Agent OT Jon Stinchcomb UFA New Orleans Saints Free Agent OL Zach Strief RFA New Orleans Saints Free Agent OT Mark Tauscher UFA Green Bay Packers Free Agent OT Tra Thomas UFA Philadelphia Eagles Free Agent OT Orrin Thompson Signed Free Agent New York Giants OG Fred Weary UFA Houston Texans Free Agent OT Todd Weiner Signed Atlanta Falcons Retired OT Chris L. White UFA Houston Texans Free Agent OT Ray Willis UFA Seattle Seahawks Free Agent OT Julius Wilson Re-signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Floyd Womack UFA Seattle Seahawks Free Agent OG Tony Wragge RFA San Francisco 49ers Free Agent Don't see Matt Birk?

Pos Player Name FA Status Previous Team Current Team QB Brett Basanez Signed Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears QB Charlie Batch UFA Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent QB Brock Berlin RFA St. Louis Rams Free Agent QB Kyle Boller UFA Baltimore Ravens Free Agent QB Brooks Bollinger UFA Dallas Cowboys Free Agent QB Todd Bouman UFA Baltimore Ravens Free Agent QB David Carr UFA New York Giants Free Agent QB Matt Cassel UFA New England Patriots Free Agent QB Kerry Collins UFA Tennessee Titans Free Agent QB Bruce Eugene RFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick UFA Cincinnati Bengals Free Agent QB Charlie Frye UFA Seattle Seahawks Free Agent QB Jeff Garcia UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Agent QB David Garrard UFA Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent QB David Greene UFA Free Agent Retired QB Rex Grossman UFA Chicago Bears Free Agent QB Joey Harrington UFA New Orleans Saints Free Agent QB Drew Henson RFA Detroit Lions Free Agent QB Byron Leftwich UFA Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent QB J.P. Losman UFA Buffalo Bills Free Agent QB Jamie Martin UFA San Francisco 49ers Free Agent QB Luke McCown UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Agent QB J.T. O'Sullivan UFA San Francisco 49ers Free Agent QB Dan Orlovsky UFA Detroit Lions Free Agent QB Kyle Orton Re-signed Chicago Bears Chicago Bears QB Tyler Palko Signed Free Agent Arizona Cardinals QB Patrick Ramsey UFA Denver Broncos Free Agent QB Chris Simms UFA Tennessee Titans Free Agent QB Brian St. Pierre UFA Arizona Cardinals Free Agent QB Marques Tuiasosopo UFA Oakland Raiders Free Agent QB Kurt Warner UFA Arizona Cardinals Free Agent QB Andre' Woodson Re-signed New York Giants New York Giants QB Anthony Wright UFA New York Giants Free Agent I'd like to see Kurt Warner, Jeff Garcia, Charlie Batch, Byron Leftwich, Chris Simms, Rex Grossman, or Kyle Boller Wish List is in that order...

Hey Astro, Whats up? Good to see your stuff again. I've been missing. Long season... So give me your wish list will ya? I got nothing yet... I'm hoping we improve the pass rush and get a te this year. I'd like to see a Pass Rusher at 11. I'd hate to pay a Rookie TE that kind of money for 5-6 years. I'm still upset about not getting Dustin Keller and then Drafting Fine over Conner oh man if the Bills read this they should hire you, me and about 5 other guys from this board. We'd work for peanuts, I mean we do it free right? I just wonder sometimes how you even apply to a job like that. Isn't passion the #1 job requirement? I wonder if they do read or if its ironic, but last year I called the McKelvin, Hardy, and Bell picks as all distinct possibilities. Did writeups and scouting reports on all of them... I'm sure you guys called some picks? If I owned a team I'd hire you, all of you... whats another 50k salary on a payroll of 120 mill

4 years 12 million 5 of it signing bonus