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Maybe his boyfriend likes something to look at...

All indications are pointing toward the Bears resigning Briggs. They have nearly as much cap space as Buffalo.

I thought Bruce played @ 264.

You, my wife and my mother-in-law are the only one's I've ever heard (or read) that use this word.

I think both QB's have serious bust capabilities. I know you are going to back your boy but I'm not completely sold on him. Whoever goes to the raiders will likey end up a mental mess because he will be thrown to the lions with little to no regard to his future.

The fact that thay are or aren't going to use it?

...but what about the headset.

First question: So Wade, are you going to wear a headset on the sidelines?

I can think of six people who care what Willis says...er...sends to them in weekly/monthly installments.

...seems like a high motor guy

Taking care of family=I'm signing for the most jack

I thought there was an agreement that he would not have the franchise tag placed on him. Is this a typo?

Unrestricted free agent cornerback Nate Clements joined the Howard Simon Show to speak about where he'll be playing next year, what's important to him, and the Bills. Clements said there haven't been any discussions between his agent and the Bills, nor anything during the season. He said he isn't surprised by the lack of contact, and that there's no rush since he's waited so long to be an unrestricted free agent. "Free agency hasn't really started, plus towards the end of the season (they said) they made sure they would keep in contact with me," Clements said. Clements said there's a chance he could be back in a Bills uniform, but that he has an agreement with the team that Buffalo will apply the franchise tag to him. "There's definitely a chance I'll be back," he said. "I took care of my part on the field. I'm just letting the chips fall in place now." "This is where I started my career. They gave me the opportunity and I've been used to the atmosphere, used to playing for just one team. The business part of it, financially, they're capable of keeping me if they want." The average salary of the top five paid cornerbacks in 2006 was $5.8 million. The top ten paid: 4.7 million. In 2004, Denver's Champ Bailey signed the largest contract for a corner in NFL history at seven years, $63 million. Of the 2006 free agents, the largest contract went to Charles Woodson of Green Bay, who signed for seven years, $52 million, including a $10.5 million signing bonus. Other corners who received notable signing bonuses are Antoine Winfield ($11 million), Anthony Henry ($11.6 million) and Gary Baxter ($10.5 million). Clements said it isn't all about the money, that winning and his family are a big part of the equation. "It's a consideration, as far as going to a team that's already been there, or one step away from the Super Bowl," he said. "I'm a competitor and I hate losing. I just love to win." Clements feels the Bills have the intensity to win, that season felt the same as 2004, when they missed the playoffs by one game. He also said Buffalo plays another role in his decision. "It's a lot different for me than it was five, six years ago," he said. "I have to factor in my family. This could be probably the last contract of my career." On the rumors of his joining Gregg Williams and Jerry Gray in Washington, he said there's definitely a possibility because of the history. He said there's no team, division or conference where he wouldn't play. In 96 career games, the sixth-year corner out of Ohio State has recorded 447 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 87 passes defended, 23 interceptions and 13 forced fumbles. He's returned 5 interceptions for touchdowns, and also returned a punt for six points. Clements has suited up for every game of his career in Buffalo. His season-high for tackles was 81, in 2005, while his high mark for interceptions is six, in 2002 and 2004. The only year he didn't return a pick for a touchdown is 2005. The former first round, 21st overall pick made his only Pro Bowl in 2004.

Me thinks it'll be him

Thus the original intent of this thread. Free agents can fill holes but VERY rarely do they change the fortunes of a franchise.

I like Coy's blackcent. Where is he anyway, he usually posts here every now and again.

When did you listen? I was sitting right where I am now, listening from 3-6. Like I said, I barely recall any hockey.

I listened to Shopp and Bulldog for 3 hours yesterday and I thought it was football heavy. The entire show was about the ticket hikes with nary a mention of hockey, minus calling the young stars game an abortion, which it was. The "coach" essentially burned any bridges WGR had with the Bills and considering they are the flagship station of the Sabres, you are always going to get hockey.

It took them until now to hire someone like this?

Very good analysis. I wouldn't have thought to break it down as such. Thanks. I don't think this is just a current trend. It really seems like FA's don't have that much of an impact unless you can land a guy like Brees. Who's this years Brees, Freeney? He seems more likely to flounder if he leaves but that is just a personal opinion. Steinbach? When has a guard made that much of a difference?

Dude covered like a blanket, a sissified one, but a blanket none-the-less.

As far as the Bills were concerned Takeo was a big name signing, perhaps not everywhere though. Sam Adams was somewhat under the radar and Milloy was nice (considering Wire was going to start) but not very big names league wide. Their impact was noticeable but we still had a losing team for the majority of the time they were here.

I've been mulling this over for quite while now and it just seems like the impact from big name FA's isn't great, save a franchise type player. Guys that come to mind that really made a difference: Reggie White: He was the first huge free agent to really change a teams fortunes. Drew Brees: The entire fortunes of a franchise were changed the minute he set foot under center. (although I won't discount the impact of Bush and Colston) Deion Sanders: Wherever he went, minus Washington, he made offenses gameplan around his defence. I know their are others and I call to my fellow posters to nominate and debate what "big name" free agents really made a difference. I want to exclude "diamond in the rough" types because these are not the focus of what many Bills fans are calling for.

You and my kid I hope.

I like all those players, but I wonder if Williams, Simpson and Pennington starting was just afunction of how little talent was already in place.