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Nope. He's outta here based on that comment. And he deserves it too. As much as I have praised what Nix has done for the OL, it was more of the same in terms of the draft.

Is this really where you want to go? Are you accusing those who are unimpressed by the kid of racism, let alone people that you do not know? Is so, that is lame and shallow.If not I'm sorry, and ask you to explain what you are saying.

I realize that the conditions are bad. But, I am totally unimpressed with Smith. His out patterns lacked zip, and his shoulders seem quite narrow. I was hoping that he would have a great game today to make sure he was the first player selected. My wish is that the Bills do not draft him. We need a QB, and I would, at this point, be fine with Glennon or perhaps even Nassib. The last player I want the Bills to draft high is Geno Smith. PS: My record wrt qbs is sketchy. I was right about Losman being awful, but I thought Rob Johnson was going to be a superstar.

Dave, logic precludes Bills Fans from high expectations at this point. Sad but true. Saban has won titles sans a stellar qb, but we both know that college is different. The only thing that could possibly bring him to NY (imo) is money. I make the case that if he came here, he would get this team to the playoffs in a very short time period. I also admit that I am dreaming.

I only have only one man in mind who can do it all for our team. Like him or hate him, Nick Saban. He is a complete, total winner. Nobody, perhaps in the history of college football, is a better recruiter. The man knows who has talent. He has trained numerous great assistants. And, there is a family history. Mr. Wilson, as we all know, is not young. He should offer Saban a 5 year/50 million dollar contract and give him complete authority. Mr. Wilson is a billionaire. This would not hurt his estate. It might actually strengthen it. Coach Saban would bring to the table a winning program. Great assistants would, and have already bought into his system. It would not take him long to win wherever he goes. Winning is what he does. And I think that he almost certainly has learned lessons from his first time around with Miami. The man is NO joke, and is about to win another national championship. I am not necessarily correct, but I am unable to see anyone else in his class. Jmo.

Most Important: 1) Levitre, but it ain't looking good 2) Byrd: Franchising him is no big deal 3) Rinehart: Important depth player 4) Colin Brown: Pretty good player, and Wood is not reliable in terms of health. And, we ae going after a qb so Barrett Jones will be selected by another team. We could keep him for pocket change. Jmo.

The fact that he is a free agent after this season, and would be risking injury before a new contract is something consider, wouldn't you say? I am in the crowd that thinks he is finished as a Buffalo Bill. No great loss either. Just another dumb Jauron draft selection that helped destroy this football team.

I would like to see him fired for the smoking ban.

I cannot. A 3rd round pick? If he would have bombed, so be it. How is Aaron Williams looking with the second pick of round 2? John, his potential is unlimited. Nick Saban said that only a couple of people on earth could ever throw a ball like him, and he was in college. I saw him throw a flat footed, 50 yard post pattern that was never 20 feet high, or so it seemed. This btw is all but impossible. He threw 40 yard out patterns with more zip than Fitz has on a 20 yard passes over the middle to Jones. I know.....other teams also passed. But lots of them already had qbs. And he went to the right place. Bellichick would fire him in 2 seconds if he screws ip. He has Brady. But I will go out on another limb and predict that if Brady gets hurt, Mallett will advance that football team in the playoffs.

There were drug rumors about Mallett, and he had a drunk/disorderly arrest if I recall. He was a risk for sure, but if arm strength is your thing, he was the one to watch. I will go out on a limb and say that his arm is as strong as Cam Newton's.

I would like your posts on this issue SOOO much more if you would include Mallett!!!

MaGahee wasn't the best player because he wasn't "avaliable." He sat injured for 20 games before he took the field, no? They desperately needed a guard, and Steinbach was there. Running back was far less of an issue at the time. As far as DBs, the Bills were taking them before the rule changes and haven't stopped. No change at all. Their drafts have been pretty bad for many years. Levy/Jauron were the icing on the putrid cake. And yes, in all the biggest failure was to not bring in a franchise qb. TD did try with Losman. It's a shame that he was bad beyond description.

I would take him in a second. The man has a system, and probably has plenty of assistants all over the country who would buy right into it. He prepares better than anyone I have ever seen, and is an absolute winner. This Crimson Tide team is not as good as they were last year. They have a better offense, but the defense is not even close. That said, he has what, 5 weeks to plan his strategy? I know that I woudn't bet against him in this scenario. If Saban came to Buffalo, I would be the happiest fan in the country.

GREAT point John!!! Btw, wrt your previous post, I have given Nix all the credit one can give for building the lines, especially the OL. For well over a decade, I blasted the Bills OL. Now, I actually defend them. For exmple, some posters are not high on Pears. I happen to think that he is a good RT. We certainly could have used him on Sunday. If we don't lose Levitre, we are deep at OG. Great job by Nix! If Nix can find a good qb in this draft, the Bills will have a chance at winning football games. As I said in the OP, at this point I would make an offer for Rivers and again, I am not a huge fan of his. I say this because there is nobody else out there to trade for imo. Would Bellichick trade us Mallett if he isn't stoned out on drugs? Ain't happening. And sadly, this appears to be a weak qb draft. Then again, who knows? As Bills fans, we are conditioned to cling to hope.

Thanks EA! It is evident every week that neglecting the qb position, especially given the rule changes, is the biggest reason for the continuing losses. I don't think that there is any doubt left. This however does not excuse the squandering of resources on the db and rb positions. The waste of resources at these positions is actually bizzare, let alone infuriating. I have no idea what the Bills will concentrate on in the 2013 draft. Nix is talking QB which is great, if a good one does exit. But remember, Fred is probably finished, A. Williams actually sucks and should be cut, and McKelvin is all but gone. Nothing would surprise me. It never ends, does it?

I am speaking of only corners, and I am not taking into account the many free agent corners that we have also signed.

When you get a chance, start with the last year that we made the playoffs. Check out how mant corners we drafted since then in the first 4 rounds vs, how may DTs we have drafted. If you want, do it for every round. Or really, go back as far as you want. Then, let me know just how well it has worked. Either way, thanks for the dialogue and I hope all is well. http://www.drafthist...php/teams/bills

Sorry, I meant the opposite. His game has come a long way, and he is young. I am hoping for yet more from him. If he stays healthy and gets even better, he can become a standout player imo.

Thank you Rubes. This matters. In theory, they could have recovered a bad snap, etc., and had a chance to attempt another kick. Thanks for the kind words!

1) Inside of the 2 minute warning before the half, Fisher physically grabbed one of the refs. Am I the only one who caught this? Of course, this wasn't flagged.Granted, we are an inept organization. I get this. But the fact that the Bills almost never do well with the refs does relect poorly upon the NFL. One poster (wish I could remember who) talked of a, "story line" within the league. Sadly, it's possible. 2) I am not saying that Searcy is good, but he does seem to make a clutch play or 2 in almost every game. 3) The "block in the back" penalty on Gilmore's interception was another pitiful call. I was watching a game with a Rams fan, who openly admitted that this was not a foul. Again, the Bills are bad enough from top to bottom without this kind of s*%t. 4) Kyle Williams played his ass off today. Dareus gad one of his better games as well, but if I was the GM, I would continue to look at the Defensive Tackle position. Not in the first round mind you, but this is a position that always needs to be strong and deep. 5) Help me out.....why did Gailey call a timeout with 9 seconds left before halftime, instead of letting the clock run down? I was watching the game with no sound, so I don't know whether or not it was a 4th down play. I get it if it wasn't 4th down. Thanks. 6) Since it cost a lot to win, and even more to lose. You and me bound to spend some time, wondring, what to choose Goes to show you don't ever know. Watch each card you play and, play it slow. Wait until your deal come round, Don't you let that deal go down, No. 7) Fitz, down 3, was NEVER going to bring us back, not even to a tie. You could put him in this scenario 10 times and it won't happen. And yes, he was getting his ass kicked. Yes, I get it, but he is just not talented enough to take over game. It's a shame too because he has a ton of heart. In any event, put me in the camp that would trade a 1st for Rivers. I'm not a fan of his, but it's better than drafting another corner. 8) The fumble by FJ in the first quarter did well to sum up what we endure as Bills fans. And, I noticed that he was hurt yet again. The truth is, Fred is probably all but finished. 9) Nice pick by Gilmore, right? Yes, fine thanks. But the truth is that while he made some plays, he was also smoked again and again by no-name receivers, this with a fairly decent pass rush. Even if he does turn out to be as "good" as some of you predict, we continue to use top resources on dbs, and we continue to suck. Maye we will grab a safety in round 1 this season, or grab another first round corner to replace McKelvin or A. Williams, who really should be cut. 10) Mario got credit for the first quarter sack, and played a good game. But it was Carrington who made this sack possible. I hope to see him improve. If he does, he will be one hell of a football player. 11) I guess that the wildcat worked so well last week that Gailey said, "screw it" and just left it out of the playbook. He is an inept head coach. There cannot be a shred of doubt left. 12) Lee Smith is a player. To his credit, Badolbilz (Dick Drawn) called this when he was signed. Smith can catch and block, and would really be a useful asset for a good quarterback. 13) Hang in there people. I cannot think of much good news, but Bills Fans remain the best, and most loyal. I remain proud to be a fan of the team that plays their games in New York, and has a fanbase that is built of a bunch of good people. 14) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely. If there is one thing the Bills have proven it's that continuing to devote our best resources to the cornerback position results in win after win. .

I suggest that you offer options in your poll in terms of how much to give up for him.

Sorry, I forgot about all the games he has won for us. Your blind advocacy for first round picks such as Losman and Whitner is commendable in some ways, or so one would think. I for one would rather see the Bills win football games than to use big time resources on a player who might be "good" at some point. That said, Spiller turned out to be a very good player. But again, I am hoping for some wins.

Gilmore looks like he can be pretty good. Very early in the game, he turned around and ran backwards just before the snap. Henne put it in the spot that he left for a first down. Plays such as this are not the fault of this kid. The defensive system is obviously quite flawed. And btw, you should have added Losman to the list above. And remember, teams need wins, not top 10 picks who are ok, such as Whitner. He was one of the worst draft selections I have ever seen, considering who was left when those 2 clowns selected him.

It's just that wins for us are so rare, they bring a certain amount of joy. He was OK. Too many penalties.