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Where do you guys see this mega talent??? I've been watching the guy since he was a freshman and the only mega talent he has shown was getting into trouble whereever he goes. He's an ok coverage guy and a decent return man. We have plenty of those. If we lose Jabari, we need a solid lockdown coverage corner regardless of what the Cover 2 scheme calls for.

Exactly. Its always drilled in, but sometimes people panic and pull the nose just a smidgen too far and right into a stall. This guy did one hell of a job, especially considering he never got over 182 knots

Yes they are, nearly unrecoverable. a lot of skill and even more luck are the only way to survive those

Guess they'd be right at home in the Rockpile?

Only one I've heard mentioned before. 707's are pretty solid planes

How would that be different than any day on the wall?

Damn Al Gore and his Global Warming

yeah awacs is a 707. Don't remember hearing about that crash I remember just after high school I worked for US Airways in Jamestown. We had 19 seater Beechcraft turboprops for our puddle jumpers, one night one hit a goose during a landing. Put a hole in the wing about the size of a football and took out an engine. Landed the plane with no incident, but I had to wait for the mechanics from DuBois PA to arrive before I could go home for the night...was a loooong night

Well, I'm sitting in the Denver airport waiting for my plane to depart. I got to see quite a bit colorado and parts of New mexico and wyoming on this trip. Here is a quick synopsis of the rest of my trip: We left Farmington and headed north to Telluride, the roads were pretty good and Lizard Head pass was clear and a beautiful sight to see. From Telluride we headed to Grand Junction then over to Glenwood Springs and Aspen and stayed the night in Glenwood. We hit up the brewery there for out 3rd in 3 nights. Great food and beer there, highly recommend it. From Glenwood, we heading across I70 into Golden then went north through Ft. Collins and all the way up to Laramie Wyoming. We hit up a brewpub there called the Library. this was a really fun bar with good house brews and some really fun people. After we left Laramie, we headed back towards Denver and spent the evening downtown at Wynkoop. This place was a good as everyone said it was. The beer was great and the "scenery" was very appealing. I found out from one of the bartenders that Pearl St. in Buffalo is owned by the same company that owns Wynkoop. All and all I had a great time in Colorado and I'm hoping with a little luck my fiance and myself can find work out here.

highly unlikely...this is more a business trip. my buddy is making sales calls and I'm scouting for places to possibly relocate to. Plenty of snow out here in the mountains though. wolf creek ski resort looked pretty good when we went by there today.

Well we made it to durango from pueblo today via wolf creek pass. No luck getting a hotel in telluride so we took a drive down to farmington NM to stay the night then heading back to telluride and on to grand junction tomorrow

Suggs would probably be a DE in teh 4-3. He's listed as a DE on scouts.com

those are my favorites

thanks for the info guys. In pueblo tonight, looking for some food, probably going to find some mexican. Heading west tomorrow, definitely going to check out Boulder and downtown Denver near the end of the week. Not sure if I'm going to get back to Col Springs Bullpen, but it was a really pretty town from what I saw

There is plenty of talent to be had, the toughest part is convincing them to come to bflo. Hopefully the Bills can find a player or two to compliment their draft picks and take a step forward in 09

Hey Guys, Leaving for Denver in a few minutes and going to spend the next week in about 5 different cities. Going to be in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Telluride, and Fort Collins for sure. Anyone have any advice on places to eat or bars to visit? Any info would be much appreciated.

Well ESPN is reporting now that Matt Cassel has been franchised by the Patriots*. This looks to be an insurance move in case Tom Brady does not make adequate strides with his rehab this offseason and reports are right now that he is clearly behind schedule. It also makes you wonder if perhaps NE* is looking to field offers for both and would deal the one away that brings them the most value this offseason? Its possible, especially because NE* seemed to be very upset with Brady going with a different doctor and then having complications.

I'd take Gresham or Jason Smith in this scenario

Williams and Winfield should have never been allowed to leave Buffalo. Both are very talented players and their departures really hurt our defenses. Winfield might have been a bit small, but the dude can play. He hits like a linebacker and always seems to be around the play. Williams was a force to be reckoned with on the inside and having him next to a guy like Stroud would make this line much better even with Schobel still being injured.

Right now I'm torn between Cushing, Brown and Selvie. I'm going to have to give the upper hand to Brown, but I think its too early for any of my 3 to come off the board. I'll take a trade down with someone who wants Bradford

Sorry this installment has taken so long to get posted. It was a very busy weekend for me, but anyways on to the 2009 Free Agent Linebackers. OLB Bart Scott (Ravens) Far and away the best LB on this list, I highly doubt Scott leaves the Ravens. Going into his 8th season in 2009 Scott has tallied 433 tackles and 16 sacks. Outside of 2006, Bart has not had more than 4 sacks in a single season. He is coming into the prime of his career and I’m sure he’ll get a very lucrative deal from the Ravens. Michael Boley (Falcons) Right behind Scott is Michael Boley. In just 4 seasons in the NFL Boley has quietly tallied 330 tackles, 6 sacks and 5 INTs for the Falcons. Looking for his first big payday, it’s possible to see Boley leave to join the highest bidder. However, it looks like the Falcons are a franchise on the rise and he might stick around to see how far they go. Leroy Hill (Seahawks) Another solid LB looking for his first big payday, Hill has comparable stats to Boley. However, Hill does have some durability concerns with him as he has not played in all 16 games in a season yet in his career. Still, Hill had 7.5 sacks in his rookie season in 2005, but has only 6.5 across the last 3 seasons. With the Seahawks looking to make some front office/coaching changes, it might be possible to see Hill take off for greener pastures. Angelo Crowell (Bills) Missed the 2008 season due to a knee injury that required surgery just prior to the Bills opener. Many fans believed this was the end of Angelo in Buffalo. However, Crowell has recently stated that he would be interested in returning to the Bills in 2009. With the Bills thin at LB, it would be hard to believe that Buffalo lets him walk. Marques Harris (Chargers) San Diego’s version of Keith Ellison, Harris is a special teams gunner and pass rush specialist. Began his collegiate career at Colorado, but transferred to Southern Utah after his junior year. Harris was also a star wrestler and baseball player in the state of Colorado. Clark Haggans (Arizona) Former Steeler that followed Ken Wisenhunt to Arizona, Haggans is a reliable LB that brings a veteran presence to the field. Best utilized as a pass rush specialist, Haggans has 33.5 sacks in his 9 year career. Haggans has not seen a lot of playtime in Arizona and might be looking for a team that would give him more playtime. Willie McGinest (Browns) One of the greatest 3-4 pass rush specialists of all time, McGinest has stated that he will retire at the end of 2008. McGinest has been slowed by injuries while in Cleveland and has only recorded 8 sacks in 3 seasons with the Browns. McGinest finishes his career with 86 career sacks and 401 tackles. Keith Ellison (Bills) RFA A speedy undersized OLB, Ellison has been thrust into the starting defense in each of his 3 seasons with the Bills. 177 tackles and 2 sacks in 3 seasons Ellison should get a decent qualifying offer from Buffalo and remain with them through 2009. Rashad Jeanty (Bengals) RFA Jeanty is a lot like Keith Ellison as he has been thrust into the starting lineup for Cincy. However, Jeanty really seemed to come into his own in 2008 recording 96 tackles for the Bengals in 15 starts. Cincinnati should probably retain him through 2009. DD Lewis (Seahawks) Mostly a reserve LB throughout his career, Lewis might be looking for a new home in 2009 depending on what the Seahawks do in regards to coaching and management. Shantee Orr (Browns) Well traveled veteran LB, who has mostly been a reserve throughout his 6 seasons in the NFL. Will probably be looking for work come spring time. Darryl Blackstock (Bengals) I had high hopes for Blackstock coming out of Virginia in 2005. However, things just haven’t quite turned out as planned. Blackstock was suspended 4 games for violating the league’s Steroid policy. Sadly, the steroids weren’t much of a help as Blackstock has only recorded 64 tackles in 4 seasons with the Bengals and Cardinals. Gilbert Gardner (Bears) Another well traveled vet, Gardner played on two teams in 2008, the Lions and Bears. However, due to injuries only appeared in 3 games in 2008. Typically a backup and special teamer, no one knows where Gardner will surface in 2009. Gary Stills (Rams) One of the better DE’s to come out of West Virginia University, Stills made his mark in the NFL as a tweener DE/LB and Special Teams ace. Stills was released by Baltimore early in 2008 and promptly signed by St. Louis where he appeared in 14 games. Stills will be 35 going into next season, but can still contribute somewhere in 2009. Sam Williams (Raiders) Has played 6 seasons with the Raiders and tallied a total of 99 tackles. Mainly a reserve and special teams player Williams is a large LB at 6’5” 260lbs. Will probably compete for a roster spot somewhere in 2009. MLB Ray Lewis (Ravens) The very heart and soul of the Ravens’ defense, Lewis is by far one of the greatest MLBs of all time. A natural born leader Lewis makes nearly every player around him that much better. He has played his entire 13 year career with the Browns/Ravens organization and will definitely retire a Raven. Karlos Dansby (Cardinals) One of the best young LBers in the game, Dansby is looking for his big payday. With things looking up in Arizona, I would find it hard to believe that the Cardinals would let one of their best defenders go this offseason. In 5 seasons with the Cardinals, Dansby has amassed 444 tackles, 24.5 sacks and 9 INTs. My bet is that the Cardinals lock him up for a longtime. Jonathan Vilma (Saints) Vilma was traded from the Jets after an injury and not fitting in well with Mangini’s 3-4 defense and had one of his best years starting all 16 games for the Saints and racking up 132 tackles. Vilma will draw a lot of interest this offseason and will be looking to cash in on his previous success. Mike Peterson (Jaguars) One of the leaders of the Jaguars defense, Peterson has some issues with head coach Jack Del Rio this year and may be looking for a change of scenery. At 32 Peterson will probably looking for somewhere to finish his career on a high note. He would be a welcome addition to any LB corps in need of veteran leadership. Channing Crowder (Dolphins) Crowder is coming of a career year with the Dolphins and will be looking for his big pay day this offseason. While it is highly unlike that Parcells and the Phins will let him slip away, Crowder is going to draw plenty of interest this offseason and will probably see a ridiculously large offer sent to him. Would like prefer to stay with a 3-4 defense since that is where he has seen the most success. Eric Barton (Jets) A solid ILB/MLB looking for what could be his last big contract, Barton maybe looking for a new team in 2009 with the firing of Mangini. A very reliable tackler, Barton typically tallies over 100 tackles per season. He does have a tendency to take bad penalties sometimes. Takeo Spikes (49ers) Spikes never really returned to form after his Achilles’ injury, but he did record his best season since 2004 by recording 96 tackles for the 49ers. At age 32, Spikes will probably be looking for somewhere to finish off his career and I’d be surprised to see him leave San Francisco. Andra Davis (Browns) Andra Davis was one of the bright spots for the Cleveland defense in 2008 recording 90 tackles and starting all 16 games for the Browns. He appears to perform best as a 3-4 ILB and will probably stay put in Cleveland if Mangini is hired. Nate Webster (Broncos) A well traveled reserve LB who found his way into the starting role in Denver, Webster is a very average LB. Doesn’t really stand out as a LB and it’s hard to say where he will be in 2009. My guess is somewhere with a Cover 2 style defense Paris Lenon (Lions) Underrated MLB that has flown under the radar in Detroit, Lenon has started 16 games in each of the past 3 seasons with the Lions, and has tallied over 100 tackles in each of the past 2 seasons. I guess that would be easy to do though in Detroit when the offense doesn’t really spend much time on the field. Could be a great pickup for a team looking to sure things up at MLB. Ryan Nece (Lions) A reliable veteran, Nece has spent time with the Buccaneers and Lions since 2002. Typically a reserve, Nece has been a serviceable starter as well. Could be a decent pickup for a team needing a reliable vet to fill out their LB spots. John Digiorgio (Bills) RFA Had a career year stepping in for the injured Paul Poszlusny in 2007 recording 113 tackles and 2 sacks for the Bills. JD was placed on IR after the 6th game of 2008 after tearing his ACL. JD has shown remarkable talent and drive for an UDFA out of Saginaw Valley State. Should still be a Bill in 2009. This list was compiled using Scouts.com, KFFL.com, and footballsfuture.com as a reference. If any of the players listed have signed an extension, please say so. Out of the players I’ve listed, I think Lenon would be a great addition to the Bills. He’s pretty versatile as a LB playing all 3 positions as a pro, but I think he’s best suited as a MLB. Yes, I know Poz is there, but personally I think he might be better on the outside, just my thoughts. I also think Crowell should be re-signed, especially if no one from outside of the Bills is brought in and he’s willing to comeback at 100% under Jauron and company. Looking strictly outside, I would make a run at Michael Boley if he is willing to leave Atlanta. If he continues to develop like he has over the past few seasons, he could be a solid starter in this league for years to come. (QBs previously discussed here http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showtopic=80614 OL is next topic)

Collins is tricky, If the Titans win it all, they may stay with him, but they've got a lot of money wrapped up in Vince Young being the franchise QB so I guess it all depends. Also, while the Titans were winning, Collins did little more than manage the game and if you look at his stats you'll see almost any QB could achieve those numbers. Simms is also in Tenn and might stick around, especially if Young is the man they go with next season Garcia, I know a lot of you guys like him but I dont see him with much football left and he isn't the kind of guy who likes being on the bench. Fitz looks to have solidified himself in Cincy, but you never know as Cincy has a tendency to flop their #2 Qbs around I'm going to do the LBers next, was hoping to get to that today, but instead was stuck running errands and wedding planning. Yay I should have that one up tomorrow afternoon

Not alot of places to get wasted and throw things at politicians in Buffalo...

Brainfart... i remember all the crap with him and the billboard in NYC. I think the Heisman and Unitas awards were the only ones he didn't win.

His car might have been in the shop