Bill from NYC

No doubt John. This season, the defensive units at Alabama and LSU are professional level. The conference is stacked with talented players.

Let's hope that is I who gives you the credit for predicting good things from this back.

I was wondering, is my quote in your signature a tribute at this point?

Stretch? Probably, but he was out of control, literally. What Johnson did hurt his entire team, not to mention Gailey and Fitz, who took his seventh round ass and made him what he is. Fitz spent a ton of time practicing with him when they were both second string. The Bills need all the help they can get to win football games and this s*^t was 100% unneccessary.

Furthur has brought it all back. It was gone and now we have it again because of John Kadlecik. I saw them reluctantly at Jones Beach in July. I viewed it as a night out with my girlfriend and lifelong friends. The music was secondary or so it seemed. They were off the charts great. I saw them again at MSG this month, and they were once again utterly fantastic. The female harmony singer on the link is Jerry's daughter. Check her out at 3:05 or so. Remember, her father did this. And btw, she is much better than Donna. Enjoy.....

Maybe. I hope so, and also ask you to consider the possibility that while my expectations are very high for a #9, yours might be unreasonably low. One thing is certain, he will get his chance to prove if he can play in this league. He is on the field by default, not because Gailey wanted to use him. And again, I know Freddy is a fine back, but so was Thurman, and Kenneth Davis saw the field and was a contributor.

Bell is a UFA and would never sign a one year contract. Decisions have to be made at the OT spot.

The players we have lost are a 5th round rookie (who is back), Wood, who has been either injured or ineffective until this year (he was playing very well), and a small, weak (though agile) Bell, who is injured FAR more often than he is healthy. A top LT needs two things: 1) The strength and agility to protect the blindside. 2) Strength to dominate his opponent on running plays. Again, Bell is very agile, but unlike top LTs, he is frequently not as strong as the defender he faces. The guy did what, 9 reps at the combines with 225? One would expect that much from Spiller. And, the above doesn't take his health into account. Not everyone can play LT in the NFL, you know? Jonas Jennings was much stronger (and better) than Bell, but his body couldn't take it. Levitre is a very good guard, and I am fond of Urbik so far. But like it or not, Pears and Bell are question marks. And yes, Fitz does make this OL better with his mobility and quick release. Bottom line? This OL, even before the injuries, was somewhere around the middle of the pack. This btw was a huge improvement for the Bills. It is unlikely to get better unless they devote some major resources to the OT position. They need to get a quality LT and not trade him away.

I think that drafting DL was a good idea. The problem is who they drafted, or so it would appear. We have seen flashes from Carrington, and little to nothing from Troup. That said, imo Carrington would apply more pressure if there was a player on the outside that opposing lines had to be concerned with, even a little. The OLB position looks like our OL used to, in that they don't really have a credible OLB (other than perhaps an inconsistent, and not terribly big) Moats. Like OTs, pass rushers are at a premium and tend to fly off the board early. They need to make a huge commitment to this position in the draft.

The thing is, Chandler scores touchdowns and picks up first downs. I wanted them to sign Boss, and I think that Chandler is doing as well as Boss would have. They need to give him a similar contract soon. And again, I hope they draft another TE, hopefully not a skinny, 225 pound Jauron TE. Wrt OTs, you will never get an arguement from me.

1) OK, here is the thing about Barnett...the man can play. The thing is, he is playing next to a collection of nobodies. Imagine what he would do if offenses had to account for Courtney Upshaw instead of Chris Kelsay? More on Kelsay coming up. 2) The TD catch by Brad Smith was great. It was a lousy pass to boot. Yes, Smith earned his money today, and he COULD have won us the football game. 3) The drop by Nelson late in the 3rd qtr. was crucial. I really want to like this kid but he needs concentration, which earlier in the season seemed to be his forte. I don't get it. 4) Stevie Johnson is a big question mark. The pass that he dropped might have been the best pass of the season thrown by Fitz. And, his dance act penalty hurt us. Otoh, he caught passes on Revis. He is a very good receiver but he pissed me off today. Big time. 5) Thanks Coach Gailey for the 53 yard FG. I would have punted. And thanks for grabbing Fitz on the sidelines and calling good plays. The man knows offense. Period. 6) Somebody in Bills management needs to get a f*&$^%g pen, and sign Chandler to a long term deal tonight. Seriously, I mean right this f*$#@&g second. Is he a superstar? No, but the kid can really play. They can even draft another tight end. I'm fine with Williams from Alabama. But Chandler is a key, and clutch player who they need to immediately sew up contractually. There is really nothing to debate here. 7) I wish I was a headlight, on a northbound train. I wish I was a headlight, on a northbound train! I'd shine my light through the, Cool Colorado rain. 8) I understand that many here dislike Fitz because he isn't as good as Peyton Manning, or for other reasons. Today, he should be left alone imo. He had his fastball, his best pass was dropped, his protection was so-so, he ran well, and he fought til the end. Can he get a pass for today? 9) Pears is another player that I am confused about. I don't like to cop out on opinions so here it goes...He needs to improve to be a true asset to our football team. Can he? I think he can. Btw, consider me almost a fan of Urbik. He too needs to improve and I actually think he will. He needs to be re-signed, and soon imo. 10) In the 3rd qtr., Spiller was walking back to the huddle and was accidently bumped by a Jet player. He almost fell. PLEASE.....did anyone else see this? Again, I would accept a 6th round pick for this worthless smurf if I was the GM. Prove me wrong CJ!!!!!! 11) Btw, thanks to anyone and everyone who takes the time to read my weekly thoughts. I love the dialogue, and I love the Buffalo Bills football team. 12) If the Bills had Revis and Mel Blount in their prime playing corner, they would get burned. We have NO pass rush. We absolutely need to address this in the 2012 draft before we do anything else. This pass rush is so bad that we were worse when Kelsay (who is God awful) was out. Sanchez is NO better than Trent Edwards, and we let him beat us. This is unacceptable. 13) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He will make mistakes galore and not produce. Then, he will break one for a long TD and people will point to his overall stats and justify this selection.

Upshaw and Hightower are both great. I have seen both of them cover backs, let alone everything else. Either of them would step right in and make this a beter defense on day 1. Btw, Nico Johnson is a monster on the inside on that same team, Chapman is a fine DT, and the entire secondary, down to the 4th string corner, is great. Want a safety? Barron will be an all pro. And Senator, that's only the defense!!! Williams, TE is very good, and will probably be a sleeper. Trent Richardson is a top 10 or 15 pick, but a REAL one (unlike little CJ). Roberts will be a truly fine OG and Vlachos a good OC. Maze will catch passes in this league too. I would be thrilled if the draft 4 or 5 players from the Tide!

This is nothing compared to the Losman days. Some folks would still love to sign him.

Why did Davis get reps behind Thurman Thomas?

FIC, he gets open. So does a healthy SJ. Our needs are SO clear to me (this doesn't make me correct btw). A speed wr would be great. I am all for this, but we need pass rush and pass protection first and foremost. As bad as it looks right now, this team can be good imo.

Demitrius Bell says hi as well. He is on a gurney, and trying to improve to 10 reps with 225.

Yet another great post from KOK! The bolded part is what is so amazing. I have been on this board for more than a decade, and have watched many posters come up with better drafts than our paid professionals. Badolbilz (Dick Drawn) and R.Rich stand out, and Astrobot and others do research that is better than that of our front office. Did Marv Levy once say that he wouldn't have drafted Patrick Willis under any conditions (or something like this)? Could one make this up? This draft would appear to be a snap, especially with our record sinking like rock in a pond. As bad as we are, I still think that a solid draft, OK, maybe a great draft, would push us right back into respectability. I am in my fifties, and would rather not wait to see what a small, frail D. Bell can do at LT. I am tired of watching Kelsay and OMG S. Johnson at OLB. All we can do is hope that or management is able to see what is killing this team and causing ulcers to it's fanbase. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, I am glad to hear this and I thank you for posting this. I have praised him up and down all season and he has been a bright spot for this football team. I wasn't too impressed by his antics at the Dallas game but so be it. Let's hope he gets well and goes back to work. The Bills need him now and in the future to have a fighting chance at respectability, let alone being good.

The 2006 draft was as bad as I have ever seen, but what would one expect from Levy/Jauron? They also spurned a probable hall of fame Ngata for Donte Whitner. And in the process of doing all of this, it cost them an early 3rd round pick to trade up. The Spiller pick would have been awful even if he was good, and he is not. I'll say it.....he sucks. There ya go. To add salt to the wound, Gronkowski, a kid who grew up In Williamsville, was picked 1 freaking spot after Torrell Troup. He looks like Dave Casper with speed, and nobody could identify local talent such as this? And we desperately needed a tight end!!! The 2012 draft reminds me a bit of 2006. We need pass rushers and OTs. There seems to be a lot of them out there. Now, do we go after a defensive back, a ticket seller (Spiller), or a player who can step right in and make this a better football team? History is not on our side, but there is always hope to cling to.

And he will get more carries. It's a situation once again of where yet another Bills first round pick was drafted WAY too soon. And btw, the "bpa" theory annoys me to a degree. People are still calling Spiller the bpa. It is no obvious that he was not, and it's up to our professional staff to identify who is the bpa. That said, please read what "Dick Drawn" posted in this thread. When a marginal backup DT is playing OLB, your football team has serious problems. I am just a fan posting on a message board, but I can tell you that this team needs some Alabama LBs and some offensive tackles. Pass rush and blocking have been their problem for more than a decade. Amazing.

Astounding no doubt. When I saw Johnson listed as a starting LB I winced in pain. It beats me as to how a profesional team could allow this to happen.

1) Hey David Nelson, would you mind taking your head out of your ass? We understand that you have a hot girlfriend and we are all impressed. Today however, your game sucked, and it would be great if you worked on it. 2) Please, spare me the complaints about Levitre, OK? Thanks so much. He had no business at OC. Period. 3) A football team that starts Spencer Johnson at linebacker is not a football team. Lets stop kidding ourselves, shall we? 4) Not too impressed with Pears today. Never mind..... he flat out sucked. And to those of you who are ready to annoint Hairston as the next Orlando Pace, do watch the replay. Raise your hand if you were happy with his play. 5) Sheppard is perhaps a breath of life to this football team. That safety was mint. 6) Let me guess: The third quarter punt return by Spiller is going to justify the selection of this absolute waste of #9. Am I right? 7) Aaron Williams had a tough game. He wasnt getting beat per se but he was getting schooled like the rookie that he is. I don't have so much of a problem with that believe it or not. 8) The wheel is turning and you can't slow down You can't let go and you can't hold on You can't go back and you can't stand still If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will 9) Horrible, inexcusable drop by Smith in the second quarter. The thing is he should be utilized more like Tebow. Does anybody disagree? 10) Spiller sucks. Yes, he flat out sucks and I wish he wasnt even on this football team but maybe we will get lucky and get off of a conditional seventh round pick, which would be steal for this loser. 11) Chandler is a football player. I like this guy more week after week. They should call up his agent tonight and offer him a long term contract. 12) Ok, Fitz didn't look great today but balls were bouncing off the hands of his receivers. There is no excuse for this. 13) Ultimately, it doesn't matter. Win or lose we still are the greatest fans of any team in any sport. Yeah, I have a knot in my stomach and I'll probably toss and turn tonight. Tomorrow I'll be pissed, and then I'm gonna shake it off because I love the Buffalo Bills football team. Right now Im asking for a pass rush and help at OT. But I suppose this is all I've ever been asking for. 14) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough queation. It MIGHT be because he has short arms, bad hands, and goes down if someone breathes heavily. Other than that I'm not so sure.

How anyone who has been watching and caring about this team could disagree with this is way beyond my comprehension. Seriously, you said it all. We either stay within the realm of the Levy/Jauron idiocy or we don't. More pass rush and more blocking will take this team to the playoffs. To use our best resources on the secondary will keep us at a 6-10/8-8 level.