Bill from NYC
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You dont know what you are talking about Badol. Get a clue. You are not a GM nor scout.
PS: It looks like the phins or the jests this year. We wanted the falcons, but Rory cant do it. He is already thinking up questions, and wants to know if the Bills will sign Amos.
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You can view TD as greedy only if you think he viewed dishing TH as a priority and got left holding his schlong. TD was probably more of the mindset of 'If you want him impress me, if not I'll keep him...no biggie."
A backup RB who costs very little and MUST play hard everytime he touches the ball to impress potential suitors? Sign me up. Holding out would severely diminish his chances at a big pay day next year...so tell me again why TD is greedy in not dealing him away for not much?
Gavin, Gavin, Gavin.......
Of course he runs hard. He is a good runner. He is bad at everything else! I was at the Arizona game at which the Bills started winning. Getting Travis off the field (and of course putting a complete back on it) was the major reason the Bills started to win football games.
Look at his record as a starter, please. The guy is a loser. I wanted a good pick for him as much as anybody on this board. It was not forthcoming, nor will it be.
Anyway, to answer your question, TD WAS greedy because he should have got rid of this miscreant loser last season when he was probably worth something.
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After watching the draft this weekend, i dont think ive ever sen such lousy prospects in my life.
It wil be hilarious to see the grades 3 years from now on this draft.
Gotta give TD credit on one thing, if he did trade Travis for a 2nd or 3rd, we would really be getting 5-6th round talent with the way this draft is. It might be smarter to trade henry for a 2nd next year or wait for summer when someone gets injured cause this draft is pathectic.
Im not joking, imagine how many of these kids drafted after the frist round will not be in the NFL in 3-4 years. id say over 75%. thats just hhow poor and laughable this draft is. Whats really scarey for the Packers is, Rodgers fell to 24 in an already awful draft. Thank god we got Losman last year.
When will it end? TD couldn't get a 4th for Travis Gump in a draft that is said to be a poor one. Now, you think he will get a 2nd in an upcoming strong draft?
Hello????
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TH won't be on the roster come opening day. A team or two will have injuries at RB during camp and preseason, and they will be very desperate to find someone, and TH will be far and away the best back available.
By all accounts, this year's prospects are somewhat underwhelming, but TH may garner us a couple of decent picks in the following year's draft from a desperate team.
Seriously, I wish I could be a blind optimist. This is NOT a dig. I am saying this with envy. If today and yesterday failed to prove to you what little value Travis Henry has, I dont know what, if anything will.
If TD will be able to trade this dumbass, he will have to swallow his pride and take crumbs as compared to the projections made on this board.
If not, Travis Gump will be cut. Yes, I said it.....released outright.
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VA, count this as a rare football occasion where we are not on the same football page.
I dont like all of TD's moves. Not at all, but he is a tough old Irishman, TOO tough and proud to tank a draft on purpose.
Jmo.
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Well it isn't exactly out of thin air, Bannan DID takes snaps as a guard and Peters as a tackle during a few games last year. They've had all offseason, and will have the upcoming minicamps and training camp to cement their status.
And of course Bill, you realize McNally can walk on water now, so Peters and Bannan are all but guaranteed to the Pro-Bowl...
McNally is one of my biggest delights in terms of what he has done for the Bills.
That said, proceed with caution. At NJ, even HIS OL fell apart after being depleted by injuries and the lack of talent.
I dont want the Bills to be in a position that they are relying on Coach Mac TOO much. How about if we get this man some talent today?!
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Two guys learning a new position against NFL competition? I dont know.
I would be very satisfied if either one of them can make a successful transition.
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Good post. Now, run for cover!
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Draft magazines love Brown. He does hava an arrest record dating back to 1999, but is said to have been a "good citizen" at UVA. Besides, what are few assault collars amongst friends?
I dont think he will last very long, but stranger things have happened I guess.
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Here's an interesting OT prospect that we might be able to nab in the 5th or 6th because of injury concerns. It's a gamble but I've seen him play and without the injury he should have gone already.
Wesley Britt
T, Alabama
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a leader who loves the game and works hard on and off the field. Is one of the best run-blocking tackles in this class. Takes excellent angles, and shows explosive initial pop. Plays with a mean streak. Uses large wingspan well in pass protection.
Weaknesses: Durability is a big concern because of a hairline leg fracture during Senior Bowl practice. It's the same leg into which doctors inserted a permanent rod and two screws into his tibia in October 2003. Must add bulk and lower-body strength. Lacks great technique in pass protection. Must learn to use hands more effectively and play with more consistent leverage. Must improve footwork when moving laterally. Lacks quickness.
Bottom line: Britt has a chance to be a solid NFL lineman. He was downgraded for medical reasons but is an interesting prospect. Expect him to go in the early third round but it is possible he will rise into the late second round in the days leading up to the draft.
Dan Pompei analysis
Is a big left tackle pass-protecting prospect with long levers. Uses hands well. Shows good footwork and can slide. Is both smart and tough. Needs to get stronger and play with better leverage. Bends his waist a bit too much
Speaking of Alabama, was Evan Mathis selected yet?
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lol.
Most people think you can't judge a draft until you see these guys in the league for 2-3 years. Clayton is trying to judge a draft before the draft is even over.
If the Bills walk away tomorrow with Michael Munoz, Jason Brown, and someone's 2nd round pick next year for Travis Henry...he'll feel a little foolish.
So will I.
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Good post. Drew WAS the only problem on both sides of the ball. JP will fix everything, this is certain.
I wouldn't blame TD if he gets on a plane right now and forfeits the remaining picks.
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I think you need to have a balanced WR set and you don't have it if you take Moulds out of the equation..
Lee Evans is your speed guy,will stretch the field, Moulds is your possesion guy,should catch anything thrown at him,can go up,over or slant, although he had a slight problem doing that last year but then again Josh Reed had a worse problem and you want him to move to be your possesion guy,when more then likely he will be dropped to your #4 WR or off the team entirely..?
As for Parrish,I don't see him getting much of a chance beyond being that slot WR at some point. From what I have read and heard he will compair well to Antwan Randel El,who I see struggling this year for Pittsburgh as their #2.
I dont know if I am allowed to say this, but I doubt that Reed makes the roster this year.
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nodnarb,
Yes, I can understand your frustration. None of us here are GMs. You would not want me to be your doctor because I watched ER on television once.
I can also understand someone not liking day 1, especially the Parrish pick.
Remember, it was MM who rode into town with cries of "smashmouth." I dont know if Parrish is good or bad, but he is certainly not the kind of player I wanted. At least not yet.
Mickey,
Well said. I am certainly not "unhinged," yet I wish that TD would have gone in another direction.
Why the Bills organization does not care to allocate draft picks in early rounds to blockers I do not know, especially with a potentially great running back and a qb who is but a kid. Then when they do so, we wind up with a 9 million dollar thorn in our side at RT.
I think that I cut TD a little more slack than do you. I take into account the mess that he inherited, and the fact that RW does not have Paul Allens' money. That said, I dont think that he has placed enough emphasis on blocking, and I dont see the team reaching the next level until he does.
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The interesting thing to watch re: the O-line as the pre-season makes it's way to the regular season will be:
Will a likely upgrade at LG and an overall upgrade in the "beef" or "short yardage push" department offset a loss of ability at LT this season?
Another interesting point:
Once our O-line fudged their way through the first four games last season they actually played quite well the rest of the way, giving up the fewest sacks in a 9 or 10 game span in quite some time, and paving the way for a decent running game. All this with an immobile QB. There may be something more than mere crapp to work with here after all....
Well, my feelings about the "first 4 games" are well doccumented, but in any case, you are clearly correct. They did improve, and played very well at times, especially when CV was healthy.
The Pittsburgh game still bugs me, but my reasons are different than the majority of posters who blindly point only at Drew. The truth is, their 2nd string OL had their way with us at RWS....this with a playoff spot at stake! I want the Bills to have this kind of talent and depth up front, and they should. The weather is cold, JP is a kid and WM is potentially a great back, but he still needs room to run, and this cannot be disputed.
End of rant.
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Exactly. In a word, it gives Mularkey's offense versatility. He likes to incorporate gadget plays and get the TEs involved, as well. Every team in the league assumes that the Bills will be a running team...having as many options as possible at your disposal keeps your opponents off-balance.
I see your point, but I certainly understand the frustration of those who seek better blocking. Options mean little when the qb is on his a$$.
Remember, it was MM who declared the Bills a smashmouth team.
I have no idea how these picks will fare. I also dont know if any of our TEs are healthy. What I do hope is that TD drafts some good, young blockers tomorrow. Our talent level up front doesn't seem high, nor does the depth.
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Except that Donahoe needs a team to trade with. A team that still wants Henry. All FIVE of the teams that were rumored to be interested before the draft - Arizona, Philadelphia, Tampa, Chicago, and Miami - drafted running backs before the 80th pick today. I don't imagine any of them are still in the market.
And if Travis really does refuse to show up to training camp (he can't be THAT dumb, can he?) and sits out the summer and into the fall, how much trade value would he have left if a team suddenly needs a back due to injury? A team in that situation would want someone who could step in right away, not a perceived malcontent who hasn't been in live football action in almost a year.
I'm just afraid that we're down to hoping that some other team's starting back rips up a knee in mini-camp.
I don't often disagree with Donahoe because he makes a lot of money to know more about it than I do, but I think he may have misjudged the market on this one and gotten stuck with a player he doesn't want. There is no doubt that Henry could be an asset to most teams, but he won't be an asset to the Buffalo Bills if he's b*tching and whining about his role and refusing to show up to workouts.
Not too friggin shabby for a first post.
Welcome to TBD.
Man you pessimists are something else...
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I copied your post and sent it to him in an E-Mail. He will be calling me in about a half hour. He is one funny dude.
If you recall, Rory knows him from when Amos was in high school and really likes him. He wants Amos on the Bills in the worst way.