William O Darby
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West Points' Graduation is not until 31 May. Unlike "regular" colleges he can't just leave before then.
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My six year old was reading a book about paul revere and the 1776 Patriots and asked me in a whisper if they were cheaters....
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I'm very happy with the UDFA so far. I'm not sure how J. Jones fell all the way out the of the draft, but it is our benefit.
More on Viti, from the Army's team Web site: Serves as "heart and soul" of Army's offensive unit ... one of the strongest players on Army's roster ... capable of bench-pressing an Army-record 470 pounds ... rugged performer who returns to familiar starting fullback position ... "blue-collar" athlete with hard-nosed approach to game ... craves contact ... harbors great will ... possesses tremendous desire to succeed ... powerful inside runner ... features explosive burst through line of scrimmage ... catches ball well out of backfield ... devastating blocker who commonly leaves defenders on their backs ... responsible for opening large holes in opposition's front line ... key component in Army's rushing attack ... expanded production level dramatically last season as role within offense grew ... injects valued toughness into Black Knights' backfield ... battles through pain ... fiery competitor ... plays game with passion and nasty mean streak ... impact player ... one of club's top leaders on and off field ... serves as impeccable role model for younger players in program ... elected one of team's captains for 2007 season ... will share those responsibilities with classmates Caleb Campbell, Tony Fusco and Jeremy Trimble ... three-year letterman.
I have seen this kid play a bunch. He is a wrecking ball. Academy football players are tougher and put up with more BS than anyone--to say that he was the hardest working is really saying something. --My new favortie bill, I hope he makes it
--P. Fewell was a coach at West Point in the early 90s.
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For what it worth, Fine's offensive coordinator at KU is one of Perry Fewell's best friends. Granted I admit it is a bit of a stretch to imply that we drafted an offensive kid based on his coordinator's relationship with our D-coordinator but you never know.
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I'd love to see someone post something about how crappy a coach his father is. That should get him into his own hissy fit.
I would call his level of analysis a small step about suzy Kolber(sp?). If he has heard the name before that means it is a big loss. These idiot don't watch and rewatch every damm game like most of us but they make money by having an opinion.
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With the bills wheeling and dealing this will be a young rebuilding year. With some other guys out there, this is the opportunity for the Bills to get on the Free Agency Board. With the majority of the Linebacking core gone Lavar Arrington could be a nice fit in there at linebacker resulting in one less need for the draft. Then you go into the draft and take Paul Posluszny with the 12th pick. There you go Posluszny, Arrington, Ellison pretty good linebacking core. Heck even JoePa might come and coach the team.
Mort is that you again?
Come on man you are making those of us who rarely post look bad..I think this makes 21 for me....kinda like the espn comercial were the the guys are talking out of their a$$es. Lavar--coming off achillies injury--locker room cancer--getting old. Mayby if he signed for the vet minimum.
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Mort is that you again?
Colts and Bears--both cover 2 teams with smallish DTs were in the superbowl. Earlier in the season, when the bears were healthy, their defense was FREAKISHLY amazing. The DTs rotation; Harris (295) scott (300) and Johnson (300). I am not saying that the bills will have a great d this year that will be stout against the run. But your argument that you need to have a 350 pound tub of gue to stop the run and have a good D is flawed. Cover 2 DTs are supposed to be 1 gap penetrating DTs--not 2 gap mountains.
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I am not sold on Peterson. He is big and fast but he runs soft and is not a great cutback runner in my opinion. I bet he becomes a McGahee quality back--he won't be a great back.
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1. Aaron Sears, OG, Tennessee.............A practical pick, makes a good line even more of a clear strength
2. Buster Davis, MLB, Florida State..........Could start immediately- very smart player
3a. Michael Bush, RB, Louisville...........Should go much higher, but missed most of season
3b. Tony Taylor, OLB, Georgia..............Another smart LB, position we need more depth
4. Julius Wilson, OT, Alabama-Birmingham...............Developmental, but very talented
5. Paul Soliai, DT, Utah..................developmental, but I hate this year's crop of DT
6. Matt Toaina, DT, Oregon.............one of our "High motor, high character" guys....a bull as far as power, good burst
7. Germaine Race, RB, Pitsburg State (Division II).............Very talented, if he slips we have to take him
I'd also keep an eye on David Ball, the record setting WR from New
Hampshire- he'd fit in our offense very well
My go at it
First Round: DT: Okoye or Branch (or trade down and take willis) --Need to get tougher up the middle
2nd Round: RB Michael Bush Louisville--might not be there in the third--huge upside
3rd Round: ILB Jon Abbate Wake Forrest--Tough ILB, great instincts
3rd Round: CB Josh Wilson Maryland--arguably the best corner in college last year, great kick returner too--lacks ideal size.
4rd Round: OG Manual Ramirez (Buffalo's own ManRam) Texas Tech--A 335 pound Mauler
6th and 7th round--guys who have potential to continue to improve
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My guess
First Round: DT: Okoye or Branch
2nd Round: RB Michael Bush Louisville
3rd Round: ILB Jon Abbate Wake Forrest
3rd Round: CB Josh Wilson Maryland
4rd Round: OG Manual Ramirez (Buffalo's own ManRam) Texas Tech
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I would like to see the bills pick up bush in the 2nd. He reminds me of a larry johnson, jerome bettis cross--or mayby even a young Jamal Lewis.
For What its worth, I am sure I am wearing rose colered glasses-- what I think would be a kick ass draft
First Round: DT: Okoye or Branch
2nd Round: RB Michael Bush Louisville
3rd Round: ILB Jon Abbate Wake Forrest
3rd Round: CB Josh Wilson Maryland
4rd Round: OG Manual Ramirez (Buffalo's own ManRam) Texas Tech
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More info on my Man bush. bush in the 2nd
Strengths: A big, powerful and fast prospect with premier running back potential in the NFL. He possesses great straight-line speed and agility for his size. He shows good initial burst but also displays patience as a runner. His vision is excellent, and he does a very good job of changing direction in the backfield in order to hit the developing backside hole. Great feet for his size. When he runs with adequate pad-level, he can run through defenders. He also has enough speed to consistently turn the corner as an outside runner. He's a versatile athlete who was recruited to play quarterback out of high school. He possesses good athleticism and hand-eye coordination. He looks smooth when catching the ball out of the backfield. Shows reliable hands and flashes the ability to pluck the ball on the run, as well as away from his body. He has experience working out of the slot and split out wide. Is an outstanding route-runner for a running back, especially for his size. He has ideal size and strength to handle blocking responsibility at the next level. Also shows willingness in blitz pickup.
Weaknesses: Durability is now a pressing concern following season-ending broken leg as a senior. He also missed two games (Rutgers, Syracuse) due to injury in 2005. He possesses great speed for his size, but he's not going to run away from NFL defenders as frequently as he did at the collegiate level. He lacks ideal elusiveness and will struggle to make defenders miss in space at the next level. Runs too high at times. Needs to show more consistent pad-level and also needs to add a better stiff-arm move to his repertoire. Conditioning and stamina can improve. Can use some technique work as a blocker. Has the tools to be outstanding in this facet but needs to refine angles and show more consistent leverage at the point of attack.
Overall: Bush arrived at Louisville in 2003 and played in all 13 games (four starts) as a true freshman. He carried 81 times for 503 yards (6.2 average), scored six touchdowns and caught 17 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. In 2004, Bush played in all 12 games (three starts) and rushed for 743 yards on 132 carries (5.6 average) with seven touchdowns and added 11 receptions for 155 yards. Bush also threw a 48-yard touchdown pass vs. TCU. In 2005, Bush started eight of the 10 contests he played in and missed two games with a foot injury. He rushed 205 times for a Big East-high 1,143 yards (5.6 average) and set a Louisville school record for rushing touchdowns with 23, earning first-team All-Big East honors (coaches). He also made 21 receptions for 253 yards and one touchdown. Bush broke his leg in the 2006 season opener after carrying 17 times for 128 yards and three touchdowns and missed the remainder of the year.
As expected, Bush declined the option of returning to Louisville for his fifth-year of eligibility and has made himself available for the 2007 draft. Before the injury he was considered the premier senior running back prospect in the class. At full strength, Bush's versatility and speed for a 250-pound back are what separate him from most others at his position. However, his injury typically requires a 6-8 month recovery period, which means he won't be at full strength in enough time to work out for NFL scouts before the draft. With all those variables in mind, Bush should be selected no earlier than the second round and no later than the third round.
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I think bush despite the injury questions would be a great pickup in the 2nd (ala thurmon thomas). He reminds a bit of a cross between bettis and larry johnson.
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Both get 5 years 25 million.
One was a strong contributor and on field leader of a growing defense in 2006.
The other played a pivotal role on one of the worst offensive lines in the history of the NFL.
Worth the same?
Fletcher=Almost 32 years old--will most likely not play out his 5 year deal
Walker=28 could easily play out his 5 year deal and in year 5, with inflation he would be a steal. If he stinks we can always cut him--good move marv
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Willis is an average NFL Back--Not to quote MM but he doesn't hit holes hard. He hesitates too much.--Not too mention we are only going to have him for 1 more year and the fact that he is a bit of a cancer. Marv, take the best you can get for WM and ship him out. I would be OK with a 3rd.
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Langston Walker is an absolute JOKE. The guy is as stiff as an 800 year old oak tree. Why in the world would we pay up for Walker when we have a better athlete in Pennington just beginning to get it down?
Dockery is OK. I would have been calm had it been in the 2-3 mil per year range. Paying Dockery a contract like Steve Hutchinson is just plain pathetic.
Jauron may have played football in the Ivy League, but somehwere, at some point, too many knocks on the head got to him...
Ralph is that you?
Hey, it looks to me that marv decided that this team will be a team that will be able to run the ball when it wants to. We have been soft the last few years and Dockery is a beast in the running game. Langston is not bad either. We paid a but load but if we didn't pay a butload we would not have got him
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Great Guy?...I still hold a grude against that douchebag from when he was at cuse playing west point (army). Very tight 1st half cuse started blowing us out in the second. He was running up our sidelines saluting while giggiling like a school girl. I know, I probably need therapy to let it go--but some things like that stay with you
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WTF, I am speechless, trade down for crying out loud--reached
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For what its worth, I seem to recall hearing that bunkley has had some character issues--something about shoplifting while in college..more than once--granted it is not on the winston justice "I got buster trying to buy a hooker" level but non the less, I don't think he is a "character" type guy marv is looking for. I think the "Ngata doesn't fit our scheme" thing might just be a smoke screen.
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Everyone keeps saying that no team will pcik up the contract. The contract is not the issue, it is not gauranteed. We could trade him to Philly for a 3rd round pick and they could offer him the league minimum and no signing bonus. If Moulds chose to, he could sign the contract and be done with.
The contract is the issue, any team interested would insist on renegotiating his contract prior to the trade. If they did not renegotiate his contract prior to trade Moulds could refuse to renegotiate his contract with his new team. The new team would be left with the option of paying him the 10 mil or cutting him. Moulds ultimately wants to be a free agent because he could then go to the highest bidder. So I think it is unlikely that he renegotiates an offer with another team. I am sure marv realizes this, but it is a no lose situation for the bills to hold on to him for a while even if only there is a slight chance the bills can get something in return. I would even take a 5th round pick if I was marv. But right now it is turning into who blinks first
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Played D1 on a team where P-FUNK (aka Perry Fewell) was on the coaching staff. shocked the crap out of me when I heard that P-funk was going to be D-Coordinator--did even realize that he was coaching in the NFL. FTR, P. Fewell was the D-back coach and our Defense sucked. Offensive lead the nation in rushing and yes I was an OLineman thank you very much. Now I am a has been who posts on TBD thank you very much.
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I think Davis will be our guy. -Jaruon's scheme likes D-lineman who are quick one gap guys. Ngata is a 2 gap guy. Davis is best available at one of the bills positions of need--I don't think they are counting on a guy who might have decent physical tools but underperformed at U Miami. Bills will be able to pickup 1 gap DT in later rounds or FA.
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I'm actually hoping they DON"T have an agreement by tonight. We're in a situation were it would help us tremendously if several teams have to purge their rosters. That would flood the market with veterans in a time where free cap dollars at at their smallest. That is a HUGE buyers market and that is exactly what the BILLS are right now. There would be bargain hunting galore and we could fill out our roster quite nicely.
Of course I'd like a deal to be struck sometime in May, just after the draft so all the teams w/o cap room have to deal down and cut vets to make their draft picks. The weeks after that chaos would be a nice time to have another 10 million to spend to go after whoever is left and sign our draft picks.
Don't get me wrong, this NEEDS to get done, but why not root to have it work out well for us?
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No cap might be interesting for a year but eventually there needs to be a cap or we would become the milwaukee brewers of the NFL. Also I think no cap would really hurt the leauge as a whole because it would become the haves vs the havenots.
Which NFL team would sign Michael Vick...
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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At the risk of sounding Sopranoesqe--I am a displaced bills fan and I currently live in Leavenworth, KS--I have an associate who works at the prison and the word on Vick:
-He thinks he going to play for the Vikings when he gets out.
-He doesn't work out at all--nothing. When asked about it, he says that he has never worked out during the off season during his football career.
-The word is that he spends about 14 hours a day sleeping