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I certainly hope so. IMO, kelsay is no more than a #3 DE.

I'm thinking that the bills will pick up an OLB in free agency as well as in day two tomorrow.

That would be interesting, but how is he in coverage? How is his tackling? Has he played OLB before? Forgive me, but I don't know a ton about him other than his last season.

I would love to see maybin start, but I just don't see it happening right away since he's played one year at end. Who knows, hopefully this will actually motivate kelsay to visit the backfield from time to time.

IMO, Wood (C, G) Byrd (FS) and Levitre (G) will all start in the opener. Maybin will see snaps on 3rd downs and obvious passing situations, with hopefully more responsibility as the season progresses. I consider day one a success, and I think they've improved this team more than we realize. These are not flashy picks (see orakpo, brown) but they addressed areas of needs which will make this team better. Not a perfect day one, but I would give it a B+. If they can pick up a TE and OLB from here on out, I would consider the entire draft a success. GO BILLS!

As another disappointing season comes to an end, 2 things seem to be almost certain for next year: 1. Edwards will get the chance to be the starter for at least another season 2. Losman will be gone, leaving a vacancy at backup QB (unless you think hamdan can do the job) My guess is that they will bring in a veteran QB to help along trent, as well as someone who can step in and get the job done if need be (see kerry collins) So, the question is- Who might the bills go after? Here's a list of potential free agent QB's who might be worth a look in 2009 (in no particular order): 1. Kerry Collins 2. Byron Leftwich 3. Jeff Garcia 4. J.T. O'Sullivan 5. Matt Cassel While its not a very enticing list, I think i'd attempt to sign Jeff Garcia. He's old (38) but can still get the job done and win games. My only concern is that he might still want to start somewhere. What does everyone think?

Ok so maybe I underestimated Stroud's value to this team. He does not have much help around him to free up space, and it is hard to evaluate dt play since they can be quiet on the stat sheet and still be productive. However, I've watched a few jets games this year (including jets-bills) and jenkins makes a noticeable difference. He is consistently blowing up the line, getting sacks, and clogging holes. While i've been ok with the addition of stroud, i'd like to see him make some more game-changing plays. I look at stroud the same way I look at whitner. Solid players, but not playmakers that can change a game.

We are now 12 weeks into the season, and we have seen what both stroud and jenkins have added to their new teams. Looking back, did the bills miss the boat on kris jenkins, or is it too early to fully evaluate stroud and his play? Jenkins has been a huge factor for the jets while stroud has been average at best and invisible at times. Bad personnel move or too early to tell?

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Sweet. Thanks for reminding me why I don't really post on this forum anymore!

I agree with you but, in all due respect how do you know they're not replacements? I agree because I don't think either rhodes or brown are capable starters in this league, but unless you or I work for the front office, neither of us truly know what they're up to. Just judging by what some people are saying on this board about brown and rhodes coming in, I am refutting their points.

Haven't posted here in quite sometime, but this thought kind of boggled my mind. I, myself would much rather have mcgahee over rhodes or brown. Here's why: 1. I've been very critical of mcgahee in the past, but I think we need to see him behind this revamped o-line in order to truly judge his talents. I think we can all agree that mcgahee has ran behind nothing but mediocre to below-average lines during his tenure in buffalo. 2. Mcgahee knows the system here and there's no learning curve (which rhodes or brown would have to become accustomed to) Bottom line, coming from one of the people most critical of mcgahee, I think the bills need to give him a shot in 2007 and see what happens.

Just an update: So I tailgated last sunday and at about 12:45 went searching for tickets. First stop was the bus lots, probably talked to every soul over there, and no one remotely selling. Me and my buddies walked around the stadium and moreso for about 45 minutes with the best deal being 300 level for face value. The scalpers were very stingy and they were the only ones selling. Around 1:50 a couple guys hangin out in the parking lot offered me and my buddy tix for $10 bucks each- section 335 (around 30 yeard line or so.) All in all it ended up a success (although we missed a quarter and a half). I was very surprised by the lack of sales as well as the face value prices for the most part. I have tix locked up for the miami game so thankfully I don't need to do a 5k around the stadium again. Thanks to all who gave me pointers.

This is something that normally pops into my head every sunday night. I think the reason it has been so frustrating this year is that this team gets close but can't finish. The bills have lost 5 games by 5 points or less. Now that's frustrating. In optimism, I have seen some improvements this year, and we can all see where the weaknesses are, so I expect a better team and a better record next year. I'm trying, but the word "rebuilding" gives me a headache now.

Gotcha. Bottom line, i'd trade mcgahee to anyone who wants him for something respectable in return.

By the way, lawyer milloy (although not traded) went right from the patriots to the bills. It didn't seem to hurt their team too much. Basically, I don't mind trading in the division or letting former players go to other teams in the division, unless they are a difference maker. Mcgahee is just "there."

So your original post talks about mcgahee and now it turns into draft picks?

I don't understand your point.

Why? Are you afraid to face him? I'm sure not. Maroney/Dillon and ronnie brown scare me more than mcgahee would.

That's awesome man. Thanks for the advice. And I am most definitely not a chargers fan.

Just curious. To those who have bought scalped tickets prior to a game, what's the lowest you've spent and how soon did you get them before kickoff? I'm tailgating sunday and would like to go in the game if I can get a deal. (college budget) Thanks in advance.

I was just thinking the whole "suck it" notion probably wasn't necessary. Unless, of course you're 12.

God forbid the guy has a difference of opinion. It's really turning into a dictatorship around here.

Chargers- Sun. Dec. 19 2004 @ Cleveland W 21-0 I believe that's the game you were referring to.

Who or what do you guys typically bet through? Just curious, because I was thinking about placing a couple in some nhl or nfl games.