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I remember Evans being very willing to block, and to chase and tackle when there was a turn-over. I don't remember many crossing routes. At 31 years old, i don't think that would be a good role for him now either, even if he was willing.

You list Brooks as #4 and #9.

Excellent to see that with Merriman. Also really good news: The reports of McGee's death appear to be exaggerated.

So, I can't help but respond to your posts together. Besides our #1 reciever, starting slot reciever and solid RBs and TE, all we have are #3 and #4 level recievers to catch the ball? That does suck! I guess many teams have a more proven second outside WR than we do, though some don't. This sounds bad! Okay, so of course I'm being sarcastic, though I recognize the truth in what you say: we need production from other reciever/s this year, and that's a concern. I suspect we keep 6 WRs and see significant contributions from the committee, especially Jones, Graham and Hagan. But, the sky is not falling. Every team has areas of concern where they need someone to step up.

I have been very high on Aiken too. I'm just starting to form a new opionion this year as I've heard very little about him in the camp reports compared to Hagan and Easley. I'd love to see him "light it up" in Preseason, but think he's trailing the other two, and know they don't have room to keep all of them.

Me too! I'm also hopeful Easly will emerge, though it looks clear Haggan is quite a ways in front of him. Aiken looks to be solidly on the PS-track unless he's doing worse than I think and just gets cut.

Red stars now. Excellent!

Welcome aboard! What are you most excited about? What did you do in the stadium?

Works for me!

I tink it's up to the Bills to make him change his mind!

Wouldn't it be horrible if they had to play in Buffalo this year? Thanks for raising the topic. I hadn't heard anything about this. My worthless guess is the law only applies to Canadian companies. I can't imagine they's want to get in the middle of labor disputes for all compaies with varrying degrees of participation in Canada. This article mentions the Quebec Replacement Worker Laws, but Toronto is of course in Ontario.... Linky It also says: April 1, 2011:

Anderson in front of Kelsay - Is there really anyone that doesn't think Kelsat deserves to be on the team as a backup DE, at least? (And before anyone starts, just shut up about his salary. You're not paying him and we're not cap-constrained). Donald Jones #2 WR - I think he deserves to be on the team but agree with others he hasn't proven to be stronger than the competition this year yet. McKelvin #2 CB - That's a big step up to him being listed as "Other" a couple days ago. I doubt he can hold that spot until the end of preseason. Unless McGee is 100%, I don't think there's any way he gets cut. And if McGee is fully healed, he likely makes it anyway. Tashard Choice #3 RB - Ahead of Johnny White, who is still PS -eligible I'm pretty sure Hairston still ahead of Glenn at LT - Come on, Cordy, take that spot! Good for Hairson fighting hard to keep the starting position. Easley listed as "Other" WR - I'm surprised by this. Hopefully this motivates him to to step up his game and be noticed. Ruvell Martin is higher. Really? Tank Carder behind Scott McKillop at MLB - Really? Is this just for PS game one? Thigpen ahead of Young - I'm a bit surprised, but not really. I think the team defaulted to keeping what had already been communicated in most places.

NR was active for 10 games last yer and 6 in 2010, so he is not PS-eligible. He seems like a good kid and dependable tough not spectacular. Barring injury, I don't see how he makes the team this year, but agree he's the first to get a call if we start losing receivers during the season. Also, I just don't see NR in the camp reports this year like I did last year. It seemed like he was catching everything while the others were finding their legs. This year he's been more of a footnote, if mentioned at all.

The issue is not at all how Leonard compares to Ed Reed, Wilson, Byrd or any oher staring safety. The question is how he compares to Joshua Nesbitt, Nick Saenz, Nick Sukay and Delano Howell. I don't see any issues with signing him to a low/no bonus deal to let him compete for the backup spot. And yes, Dadonkadonk, I'd only do it if he can actually run.

I used to think this too. He kicked most of his preseason kicks last year half way through the end zone. When I saw this I said "he can kick that far!" At the start of the regular season however, he was back to his typical kicking to around the goal line, toward the sideline. So, he definitely has the leg to kick it that far, though I don't know if the concern is if he can do that for the full season (without risking injury). I assumed they told him to reign it in at the start of the regular season for strategic reasons and he didn't just lose 5 yards off his kicks do to the PS wear on his leg. Then again, if that's right, why bring in Potter?

McGee has probably been my favorit Bill over the last decade. Check out McGee in the Giants game last year when he had 11 solo tackles and 2 passed defended: NFL.com Game Center Highlights Check him out at the 1:10 and 2:15 marks. Yes, I cherry-picked this by going to a game where he had good stats. But, I just wanted to add to this thread that he was playing well less than a year ago. Yes he's still recovering, but he may not be "done" yet.

Day 3 (Saturday) practice notes This is horrible timing for Heard.

I'm more surprised about what I'm hearing about Graham so far than Easley, Hagan or the other recievers. It sounds like he is taking his new job very seriously: BB.com "Why Graham’s making progress"

I sure don't. But, I do appreciate the link, DB. A lot of people argued a LB is never worth that high a pick. I want to track LK to see how he contributes, to see if he plays at pro bowl level in his first couple years after that being predicted by many. (Similarly, I'll keep my eyes on DeCastro.)

I'm excited for our new defense as well, but isn't this the same thing we see this time every year, that it takes awhile for the offense to get down their timing and "catch up" to the D? I was actually surprised the initial reports had the offense doing so well. I suspect this was them letting up because they weren't in full pads.

Actually, Leodis McKelvin is listed as Other, behind third-stringer Prince Miller, and sharing a cell with Isaiah Green. Ouch!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_catch_kick When you use this:

Well, we're always talking about players needing to play multiple positions. I think we just found Nelson's second role. I too think he's been very diplomatic. The 'leak' of RF's ribs was a great PR move, enough so that I wonder if anyone suggested letting this out.

To add another couple sentences: The choice was between the current roster and the Bills all stars from the last decade. If you can add whatever members you want from the current roster to the all stars team, then of course that's better than just the current team. I'm somewhat guilty of thinking that way as well since a young healthy McGee would be on my team.

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