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Don't forget the Pepper Johnson connect too, from ESPN: http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4758044/wilfork-pepper-johnson-will-always-be-family

Now we're going to get rid of our second year GM? Rotoworld, you so crazy...

Yes, If only to stop the nonsense / madness on TBD! WE SIGNED SOMEONE BIG, WE WON!

lol - so perfect. Speaking of "the garbage" can we designate this thread for all of the nonsensical thoughts?

Correct answer! We would have also taken :facepalm: and "Ralph is cheap" People here be crazy...

ESPN also said that his asking price is too much from what they've heard (Polian, Schefter and, um, that other guy . They said "He wants $8MM - $9MM, that's Troy Polamalu money and he ain't Troy Polamalu". Guess we'll know more in 24 hours or so...

Brandon Albert to the Fins? http://www.ibnsportswrap.com/article.php?articleID=1480

But I was told there's NOTHING to see here!?

Well said - I'm in the same camp. The fact we couldn't sign Byrd sucks, but it happens. IMO, even if we made Byrd the highest paid S, he'd still want to test FA because of his Dad urging him to do so.

ha love the tag, I feel like most threads should have that...

^ lol / truth.

Here's the tweet: Ed Werder @Edwerderespn I'm told that it is not true that Bills safety Jairus Byrd turned down $30 million guaranteed to remain in Buffalo. They're talking about this now on Sirius, but no new insight.

Joe B with all the answers... @JoeBuscaglia Trading a safety who wants big $$ isn't as easy as you might think when they're only on a 1-year pact.

All over but the crying now: @JoeBuscaglia I'm hearing the #Bills explored all their options including a trade of Byrd and now they're unlikely to tag him. @JoeBuscaglia The offer to Byrd was explained to me as "substantial." The #Bills made a big effort to sign him long-term from what I'm told. Sounds like Byrd doesn't want to be here - shocker.

I'm going to guess the last Bills playoff game was NOT shown in HD...

Sounds like a little more drama down in FL, which is always nice to hear. All per the Twitter. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet Dolphins announce they have fired offensive line coach Jim Turner and head athletic Trainer Kevin O’Neill. Dave Hyde @davehydesports Kevin O'Neill was voted the NFL's best trainer this year by fellow trainers and medical staff. Was to be given award Friday. Alex Marvez @alexmarvez I did hear @MiamiDolphins did buy Kevin O'Neill a plane ticket back to South Florida. Of course, why bring him to #Combine in first place? Albert Breer @AlbertBreer Best I can tell, the firing of Kevin O'Neill has sent shockwaves through the Dolphins building. Very well-respected. Very well-liked. Alex Marvez @alexmarvez From what I hear, the athletic trainer's meeting at #Combine was interrupted so @MiamiDolphins could summon Kevin O'Neill for his firing Can we add another trainer to the staff? The BEST trainer last year? And people think the Bills are dysfunctional... Also, I searched for another Dolphins thread (and Miami and AFC East), but didn't find one. How can that be??

Oh s**t - a callout on the first page! Little did we know that Payton would have a full on Edward's like meltdown... Great commercial reviews Ralonzo, you were spot on most of the time! IMO this was one of the worst years ever for commercials - I'm not even sure I have a favorite spot and I'm a marketer who's client is one of the biggest spenders at the game. All in all it was much like the game itself, a big old "Meh".

Nice - EJ was on Sirius today too, but I missed that one. I'm actually in the city, might have to wander aimlessly up toward Times Square to see if I see the kid!

Fwiw, there's a good bleacher report career narrative story on Schwartz out there. Since we can link BR here, google "Jim Schwartz: Utilizing the Analytical Mind of a Detroit Lions Revolutionary" Seems crazy that people aren't excited about the possibilities with our D next year...

What ELSE would you wear? Have fun at the game - better wear that jersey over a jacket...

Our search seemed smoother than Cleveland's Heck, Schwartz's name didn't even really leak until he was almost hired... I'm good with this - well respected (by Belichick even, maybe he can figure out how to stop the Pats) and has always had Ds that can stop the run!

Mike Pettine = Bill Brasky

After a little Google: "Wide 9" D: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/01/detroit_lions_coach_jim_schwar_73.html When he was a D Coord in Tenn (complete with "moneyball" references for his love of stats): http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/23/sports/football/23titans.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

This doesn't really worry me as much - a new DC is going to want to bring in his guys that know his system most of the time anyway. I don't know enough about Schwartz's D to know if this is true, does he fit the new Bills goal to be an "aggressive, attacking organization"?

I'm confused - because they said they had a plan in place should Pettine leaves it either means they definitely going internal or just saying that to fend off criticisms? The quote from Whaley was: “Right now, I think he’s having an interview as we speak. If he does get it, we will be happy for him, but we do have a plan in place. We just hope this resolution comes sooner rather than later," Doug Whaley told Buffalobills.com. “Coach has identified a couple of guys and as soon as we hear one way or another, if it’s good news for Pettine, than we’ll just enact our plan that we have in place,” To me that more like - we see the writing on the wall that one of our guys is going to leave, so we're considering new candidates , deciding who we'll call first, putting together interview questions and speaking points, considering tlmelines, reaching out for availability. It's just good business. You see that something might potentially be happening so you put a plan in place to deal with it. Everything on TBD is always in full Jump To Conclusions mode...