Bob in SC
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http://www.buffalobills.com/blog/index.jsp?post_id=163
But several franchises, particularly those seeking a one-gap tackle, have now moved him ahead of players such as Michigan's Gabe Watson, Miami's Orien Harris and Texas' Rodrique Wright. Two general managers asked this week about McCargo had him graded in the lower third of the first round, and acknowledged his stock is rising.
I have to wonder - economics. Isn't signing one player (Mc Cargo) also cheaper than signing two? Maybe I am just niave.
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Actually, the pick of three college Juniors seems pretty consistent with what we saw in free agency - go for younger guys with upside who haven't reached their potential. Clearly, a re-building strategy that, I for one, can live with. We have a long way to go!
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Fortunately, we have an accurate, pocket passer in JP who is not prone to scrambling! Nothing like Vick! :
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Yeah, Gibson was a former first round draft pick of the Lions who ate himself out of the league. Here's a draft scouting report:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/...ayers/3801.html
He sounds an awful (pun intended) lot like Big Mike.
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A pretty thoughtful analysis, if a little on the optimistic side, especially at fullback. However, that is better than the usual "chicken littles." Have to agree about Shaud. In the current NFL, the differences between the haves and have nots is just not that great, thanks to the cap. This team (with help from the draft and a few free agents) can be competitive. 2006 may not be a DEBACLE after all.
(Intermission)And now, for the Offense.
Running Back - Willis McGahee, Shaud Williams, Lionel Gates.
---I don't know about you guys, but I like Shaud Williams. He's a quick little guy that hits the hole and runs. I may only be seeing this because the Bills would go shotgun and hand it off to him on 3rd down and 14, but I digress. I think with Willis being up and down health-wise, we have a solid backup who can at least get the job done. He can't drive, but if he gets room he'll be a Willie Parker of sorts, minus the whole strength thing. Willis doesn't need to be commented on, I think we can agree that he's set there until his contract expires.
Fullback - Daimon Shelton, Joe Burns (sort of)
---Shelton is getting older, but then again who on this team isn't. He's a decent blocker, but I like the little trick they have in throwing him the ball onc ein a while. He's proven that he's got hands. Joe Burns is a good backer, in both aspects. He can block, but we've also seen him run the ball from the back position. I think he's a good asset to the back up squad and can perform when called on.
Wide Reciever - Lee Evans, Roscoe Parrish, Josh Reed, Andre Davis, Sam Aiken, Jon Smith, George Wilson
---A speed group, our recieving corp seems to be built completely on speed. With our tallest reciever being at 6'2", we lack the height of a TO type player, but with our top 3 all being under 6', I think we're ok. (Note: I don't count Davis at 6'1" as on of the top 3 yet) No high jumps in the endzone, but very quick and agile players that can be playmakers if they put their minds and quickness to it. Lee Evans was great last year, but is faulty as the "go to" guy. Josh Reed gets criticism, expecially from me, since it was almost a given that JP looked for him every time he threw. Roscoe, and I will stick by this til proven wrong, will do great things. I think he'll do good on ST, I think he can make big plays if given the right QB. Andre Davis is a good add on, although he had a slumping year in a Pats uni and missed the first few games. Aiken is a great ST player, and Smith and Wilson are decent backups.
Tight End - Tim Euhus, Robert Royal, Kevin Everett, Ryan Neufeld (Still with the team? I need clarity on this)
---There's much speculation as to the strength of our Tight Ends. Some say we have a solid group together, while others say that we're lacking something. I am with the solids. Tim Euhus is a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none. At 6-5 I think he's great height for a recieving TE, and he also has pretty good hands for a big guy. The one thing he needs to work on is blocking, but with the addition of Robert Royal, he has that taken care of. Royal is a great blocker, and if we go back to the old 2 tights scheme then this should be an alright duo. Kevin Everett has yet to prove he's ready for the big leagues, but I anticipate his play on the field.
The Line - Oi... Look, I'm not going to delve in to this one. I don't feel like getting torn apart, but we all know that we need a line. I like Villarial, why? He's a vet and he went to the college I'm going to. That's about it. Fowler is a good addition, and I think Peters is one of the few (if any) good lineman we have. Pray folks, pray.
Quarterback Debochle - Kelly Holcomb, Craig Nall, JP Losman, Tory Woodbury (if you count Tory)
---I could argue this 'til I'm dead, but I think our best bet is Holcomb. *avoids thrown objects* I agree, he is NOT starter material, but I've said it before and I'll say it again. HE PRODUCES. When you even up JP and his stats from last year, with nearly the same amount of attempts, Holcomb had better numbers. Sure, you'll throw at me that the D was weaker or something along those lines, but I just don't have faith in JP. I may just be sick of being an obsessed fan of a losing team, but I need results, a freaking playoff run is all some of us ask.
Ahem... sorry, got carried away, but as I was saying, if we don't have a set starter coming out of camp, I'd go with KH. I want Craig Nall to prove he's worth something, and I think he has this set up by having JP as the example of what NOT to happen when you start, and Holcomb as the vet advisor (think Shane Matthews with the clipboard, but actually doing something). He's big, he's got an arm, and his numbers are pretty good for a backup. I do not believe we will have a good quarterback this year, but miracles happen.
I'm doing this to look at our team in a good light, rather than the way we usually do by tossing dirt and rubbing our vintage memorobilia to pray that Thurman comes back at full health. I have done as much as I could to try to get a good analysis of our team, but I want to see your opinions too.
PS: if I made a mistake, one post clarifying it would suffice, thanks.
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Evans hasn't even caught 50 in a season and that was with him being the fovored target of the "declared" starter. Hell even with Moulds sitting out the Miami game, and being suspended for another Moulds had nearly double (80%) more catches.
Again, Moulds needs to stay, Evans isn't the answer yet. Good number 2, just not ready for primetime.
Have to agree. A fourth round pick in no way compensates for Moulds. Bring him back! He is a winner!
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Right you are buftex. I like reading your comments, you're a good poster.
I think that the more time that goes by and I see the strategies develope with Marv and Jauron, the more I like it. We just might actually have a pretty good and STABLE tandem going on here. As in Losman, I'm willing to give Jauron ALOT more time before I form an opinion on his abilities.
Thanks to you both for some rational comments. We were going nowhere before with the past duo. I have the feeling that this one may just be on to something!
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Way to go, clumpy - and thanks!
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"rag arm"...I beg to differ. If there is one thing he does have it is a very strong arm. You don't teach that. You have it or you don't. I think the jury should still be out on the guy. I don't think he has shown he is good. I don't think he has shown he is bad. Let's get an offensive line and a tight end into the mix and see what he has. Holcomb doesn't have the arm, nor is he that good a quarterback. Last year ws a rookie year because of JP Losman's injury. We'll see what we need to see in the first half of this year...assuming we get the offensive line fixed. If we don't fix the offensive line, we might as well have Joe Montana or Billy Joe Holbert in there...same result.
Perhaps, we have a different definition of "rag arm." I have never questioned his arm strength. What I was refering to was passing accuracy. Because of footwork or lack of sonething) he was much less successful at hitting open targets than Holcomb, our "journeyman backup QB." That is not a good sign - what good is arm strength without accuracy? I hope this was just "rookie NFL adjustment"- but I'm not so sure.
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Now be honest - Would you rather have Bledsoe and Owens or Losman/Holcomb and Evans? Or, the Buffalo offensive line or the Dallas one? Which would give us more hope and excitement for the 2006 season? No com-parison. But we diehard Bills will love them anyway!
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Serious post #2. I'm afraid I have to agree with you. He has been really bad to date. Maybe he will turn it around, but I am not optimistic. Happy feet and a rag arm.
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Try "intelligence." Add "success." Who are you to match either of these? Give it up!
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Ageism, pure and simple. The "high school Harrys" are just feeling their testosterone. If Marv were a 25 year old GM, none of these "rush to judgements" would be made. But then, who would want a 25 year old GM? Can we please just wait and see what happens when the season starts?
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Right! A more likely scenario is an offer to Kerry Collins or even Griese or Fiedler, just in case JP is really a bust. No way Marv would waste #8 on him.
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Despite all of the ageist comments by the 20 year old scholars on this board, Ralph is still mighty sharp. Give him a break - he was just being honest, an attribute that is rare among the owners.
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Too much to handle. Hire Ted!!!
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Sorry if this has already been mentioned but, in case anyone is not aware of it, the video of mike Schneck snapping at various targets around town is now available for your viewing. Don't know how long it will be there.
USAtoday.com
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When he first got signed, he went around with some clown from Channel 2 News in Buffalo, and he was long snapping into various places. Of the ones I remember, he fired one right through a Wendy's drive-thru window, he fired one into the window of a moving car, and probably most impressive, he fired one right into a mailbox on the curb. The opening of the mailbox wasn't much bigger than the football was, and he slipped it right in there.
Obviously, there's a good chance editing was involved, as they made it look like he did each one on his first try, which he probably didn't. But he was able to do it nonetheless, which was kinda cool.
If you go to USAtoday.com right now, the featured video (bottom left of the web page) is the Channel 2 bit of Schneck snapping about town that you described. Pretty good!
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Kalimba Edwards would be a great acquistion, if the price is right. I watched him play at SC, and he can be dominant, a real sack threat.
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There is a lot to love - a coach who the players respect, press conferences with an intelligent, articulate coach who would not embarrass his 9th grade English teacher, a good working relationship with his GM. A welcome change.
Sherman may have been great. However, one claim to fame that was often cited was that he planned to draft JP if the Bills hadn't taken him first. Was that a plus? I see no evidence of it so far. (Hope I'm wrong.)
What? You dare to introduce facts into this baseless indictment of Ralph? Shame!
Ko Simpson
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Yes, he is good - better than Joseph (same team) who is long gone. I don't get it!