Bill from NYC

In that time span, how many of our head coaches went on to be a head coach at another team?

I am just so sorry. My prayers continue.

The only thing I must add there is that I am strongly of the opinion that the Bills liked another qb (Geno Smith?) as much as they liked EJ. I am unable to see this as not being true. If you were a GM and you thought a QB was head and shoulders above the rest, would you trade back 8 spots and risk losing him? I surely would not.

I do not dispute the above at all Doc. But I also think that Thad is not at his ceiling either. He stepped up and played fairly well last season and I for one think that he earned himself a place in the NFL. The Bills 'franchise qb" went down and there was no real difference. I am hoping that the Bills do not trade him but in a hypothetical situation, if the Bills draft a young qb this spring and he looks good, I wouldn't take less than a 4th round pick.

This is something that gets lost around here imo. I think that now, right now, Lewis is a better qb than EJ, or at the very least as good. This SHOULD be a concern to Bills Fans. The Bills would be nuts to not draft another QB next season. And if they truly do like a player, they should do it in round 1.

Hey, screw this topic. I want to offer my congrats for a GREAT screen name!!! I am the last person on earth to advocate illegal drug use, but what a name!!! It sends images of a suffering fan taking prescribed anti-depressants after the Atlanta game! We used to have a poster (and he seemed to be fairly informed) who called himself, "Pass the Pipe." I haven't seen him in a while. In any event, welcome to the board.

I am a Tide Fan and have seen most of Mosley's games. I for one think that he was better as a senior. In previous seasons he was more of a coverage lb as far as I could tell. Last season he was a complete linebacker. He reminds me a lot of Kiko. That said, #9 seems too early to draft him. If the Bills stay where they are I hope that they take a qb, pass rusher, or an OT. If they trade down, guards, tight ends and linebackers become more appealing.

Is he from the Herm Edwards learning tree?

All true, but it would be truly GREAT to have him "in place" if you know what I mean......

Too much money?

Kirby Smart or Wade. Edit: Actually, I think that Smart deserves a separate spot on this poll.

Next winter we will more than likely be looking for a head coach.

Mike, assuming that Wade is telling the truth and would return to Buffalo, would Brandon be willing to pay him twice as much as any other candidate? I get the feeling that Wade would cost that much, and btw he would be WELL worth it. Kirby Smart is the DC of the Tide. He turned down at least 1 head coaching offer in college, and is the highest paid coordinator in the NCAA. Saban just signed an extension. Would Smart take the job? Again, I am sure that he would command a very big salary.

100% agree!!!!! It is also worthy to point out that he made approx. 30 million dollars playing in Buffalo. He rewarded us with few game changing plays and a couple of off field incidents. Whitner was smart enough to promote himself and make the cash. Levy/Jauron were inept enough to draft him at #8 and set this team and it's great fan base many years. Good riddance to this sub-par ingrate. Seriously.

Neither am I, but he played his ass off from day 1, is a rookie (used to a shorter season), and he isn't very big. I hope he puts on just a bit of weight. The kid can flat out play.

Pettine. Not the biggest fan of polls but this one was a great idea.

Which circus? Absolutely!

I get what you are saying, and I don't advocating hating players. Yes, Whitner was a better player than those you list above, no doubt. The problem was that the Bills took him at #8. Was this Donte's fault? Of course not. The thing is (in my opinion) the Whitner selection was emblematic of exactly what is wrong with this team. The 2006 draft was literally stacked with talented players that the Bills desperately needed. And Levy said that he had MULTIPLE offers to trade down. Instead, they stayed put and selected a small, decent safety who btw was the 2nd safety selected in that draft. And btw, mistakes on top 10 picks were VERY costly in those days. Whitner cost the Bills more than Andrew Luck will cost the Colts in terms of their first contracts. Levy and Jauron destroyed this team as soon as they got here but again.....they didn't hire themselves.

I agree 100%. Sad but true. And let's not forget that Marrone has connections to Brandon.

LOL! Sadly, you are right.

I disagree BT. Cutler will get SO much money that imo they will draft a backup for pennies due to the new CBA.

It seems to me that there are some good secondary players. The situation looks bad in terms of interior linemen.

Can't argue with the above Dog.

"One of the best players in the league?" Ya think so? He isn't even the best running back on his team, and his competition is on the wrong side of 30. Teams do not need to draft running backs early. The Packers took Eddie Lacy with the 29th pick in round 2. Lacy scored 11 rushing TDs, which is one less than Spiller has in his career. In 2013, Lacy had 61 first downs (Spiller had 26). Lacy fumbled 1 time; Spiller had 4. If a team gives us a 1st and 3rd for Spiller, I am going to run out to the stationary store and purchase a thank you card, and mail it to their GM. In all, I would rather keep Spiller because I think that he would only bring us perhaps a 3rd round pick in a trade. Jmo.

Way too much of a blanket statement for my blood. Obviously, every team is different. I don't complain about the OL as much as I used to because although it needs help, it isn't as bad as it used to be. Given the above, you saw what losing Levitre cost this team. We had nothing but inexperienced qbs, and a feature running back (I suppose) who is not able to find room to run ala Thurman. But he DOES have blazing speed if he gets through the line. The Bills were lucky last year in terms of injuries up front. A new, talented OT on this team is a need, as is a quality left guard. Manuel looks to need all the help that he can get, and the Bills, due to the climate, will always need to run just a bit more than other teams. However, if they are pretty sure that one of these tight ends will become a star, I would not object to them drafting him. The 9th pick seems early for a LB but again, if they think one of them will be great, I wouldn't object SO strongly. Either way, they do need to devote some major resources to the OL. I can't prove it, but I am of the VERY strong opinion that losing Levitre cost this team at least one win, perhaps more. Jmo.