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The benching of Langston Walker deserves its own thread .
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Link :
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/
Looks like Bell is going to start !
JT
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In the last 2 years, Roscoe could not beat out JOSH REED for the # 2 spot.
That alone should tell you something.
Great KO/PR man, but how many times did he signal for a fair catch when there was PLENTY of room to run. More than once.
Still a bad a$$ return man , he should have been WAY better though. Poor Roscoe , TO was bad enough, now Steve Johnson is getting some love from the coaches. So Trade me , thats your response .
When he signed his contract extension , he was still the # 3 wideout and was paid accordingly .
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After viewing the press conference today, coach said that Butler has played some right tackle . So with that, I think our O line is going to look like this:
LT:WALKER LG: WOOD C:HANGARTNER RG: LEVITIRE RT: BUTLER.
I think its funny hearing the "experts' say we had a bad/poor draft because we did not get a tackle. Like we forgot about it or something. This one is good also : "why a corner ? " Jairus Bryd will play safety. Or the Bills didnt draft a tackle, um Levitire was a starting left tackle for the Ducks. He just projects to play guard by the so called experts . Coach said he could play there and wouldn't rule it out .
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Good pick, Jairus Byrd should be a starter on openning day...Simpson is gone for sure now . Think about our safety depth .A converted WR , some white kid and who else ? an old guy who has been in the league for 7 yrs. ? We can get our right tackle later . I guess people should listen when the GM, Scouts , Head Coach all say they Like Bell at tackle, just maybe they see something in him like they saw in Peters... you know the undrafted FA pickup .
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Based on available players from Sportingnews.com 7rd mock
1st - Brandon Pettigrew TE - Will start, big time upgrade.
1st - Michael Oher T - could possibly start. Great story.
2nd - Michael Johnson DE - Cant believe he is there !
3rd - Louis Vasquez G - big strong dude , will start.
4th - Jason Williams OLB - Fast, will compete for starting time
4th - Tony Fiammetta FB - Will start
5th - Jaimie Thomas G - Multiple positions guy
6th - Brett Helms C - hoping this guy can be a long snapper .
7th - Colin Brown T - who knows ?
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We lost a LT who screwed us last year, was unhappy, no dedication to team.. statistically among the worst LT in sacks allowed. Many false starts, holding calls . . He was a FA pick up right ? ...so from nothing we got 3 good picks . I applaud the Bills for this move. They offered him good money but I wouldn't throw the bank at him with the stunt he pulled on the team last year.
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Just reported on yahoo. Would like to know who the "source " is .
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-b...p&type=lgns
JT
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I have a real problem with the Bills keeping J.P. Losman around after he clearly stated that "Its tough to prepare and get motivated to play" when he knows he's #2 on the depth chart. Do we really want a guy that has that mindset??? Yeah, he can be efficient, but he's not going to win us games on the last drive or control a game like Trent. This is the first time in years when I watch a game I'm not nervous and waiting for something bad to happen when the offense trots onto the field.
"Tough to get motivated"??? He knows he's not gonna play in Buffalo next year, but the guy should show that he is willing to prepare adequetly even though he is the #2, because he's a "PROFESSIONAL" athelete. With that attitude, he may be playing arena football next year. I say we should've traded him to K.C. or Detroit who need a QB for some draft picks and promoted Hamdan to the backup spot and resigned Craig Nall or someone else. If Trent goes down this year for even a few weeks, we are in trouble. Even against teams like K.C. and San Francisco, I'm not comfortable with Losman as the QB.
Dont mess with the Zohan ! Like most BACKUP QBs, Scrapy Cocco really dosen't get to many first team looks during the weak !
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QB: Trent Edwards, J.P. Losman
HB: Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson, Dwayne Wright . BACKUP: Xavier Omen
TE: Robert Royal, Courtney Anderson, Derek Fine, Derek Schouman
FB: Darian Barnes
WR: Lee Evans, James Hardy, Josh Reed, Roscoe Parrish, Justin Jenkins. BACKUP: Steve Johnson
OL: Peters, Dock, Fowler, Butler, Walker,Preston, Chambers. BACKUP: Whittle, Bell.
DE: Chris Kelsay, Aaron Schobel,Ryan Denney. BACKUP: Ellis
DT: John McCargo, Marcus Stroud, Kyle Williams, Spencer Johnson
LB: John DiGiorgio, Paul Posluszny, Kawika Mitchelll, Keith Ellison, Angelo Crowell. BACKUP: Alvin Bowen
CB: Terrence McGee, Jabari Greer, Leodis McKelvin, Willl James. BACKUP: Ashton Youboty Reggie Corner.
S/FS: Donte Whitner, Ko Simpson, John Wendling, George Wilson.
K: Rian Lindell
P: Moorman
LS: Ryan Neill
I also listed the eight backups that I think will not dress on game day.
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Did not know this. Imagine if he had a full year !
Edwards, whose strengths are his decision-making and leadership, threw eight TDs last year in going 5-4 as a starter, but four of his scores came in one game against Miami. Still, his 1,630 passing yards were most by a third-round rookie QB in NFL history (Dan Fouts had 1,126 in 1973).
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The Bills FO did a great job on the second day. Maybe they like the guys that were brought in via free agency. We have like six TEs and I am sure they think that at least one is going to pan out besides RR. What holes were going to filled on the second day of the draft ? NONE ! We picked guys with good character and added some special team depth. I think the scouts had allot of pull in this draft and there opinion was valued.
Everyone acts like we missed out on next coming of Jesus !
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What they're saying about Corner
"First off he plays a lot bigger than his size. He's very, very good in his run support. Good instincts, good coverage ability, very good ball skills. Really there aren't many negatives. They played Ohio State, Indiana and he covered Hardy and that was a split. They both did well (Hardy had just 4 catches for 65 yards and a TD). He rose above the competition in those games. You turn on the film and he's an exciting player. He's a 4.5 guy that plays like a 4.4 guy."
Bills scout - Tom Roth
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Strengths:
Reliable hands...Versatile and he can line up all over the field...Nice ball skills and body control...Smart with great awareness...Knows how to get open...Tough and durable..Great motor...Hard worker..Lots of experience...Team leader and captain.
Weaknesses:
Average size and bulk...Marginal athleticism...Doesn't have great timed speed...Is not very quick and lacks a burst...Needs to get stronger...Sub par blocker...Won't do much after the catch...Can improve as a route runner...Not a fit for every team.
Notes:
He grayshirted in 2002 due to an injury and then redshirted in 2003..A three-year starter...Might be more of an H-Back...Also a terrific special teamer...Is not a great in-line blocker but could battle for a roster spot as a pass catching specialist...Has to find the right situation but his top-notch intangibles give him a fighting chance.
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Maybe they see him as a FB ? Good ST player ?
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Thats what I'm saying. Great job by the Bills today !
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This pick takes me back to when the Bills picked Donte Whitner , I was pissed but in reality I had no clue .
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Something different to think about other than the draft and trades....
Looking over the roster, I always felt the Long Snapper is a luxury to have in the NFL. We have one of the best there is in Mike Schneck. Ideally you want a guy that can do more than be a LS. One of the things that was mentioned about Whittle is that he can LS. My guess is that if he can be consistent, then Schneck is out the door. It makes sense that we keep 9 OL this year. I think on game day we will dress 8 offensive linemen. Here they are : Starters Jason Peters-LT Derrick Dockery-LG Melvin Fowler-C Duke Preston-RG Langston Walker-RT. Backups : Brad Butler, Aaron Merz, Jason Whittle and Terrance Pennington. With one of them sitting out . The LG position is up for grabs and anyone of them beside TP could end up starting this year at the LG position. This should really push someone as the competition to start or even dress is going to be fierce !
To me it make sense if Whittle can win the Long Snapper job because he can be the 8th guy and play ANY position on the o-line in an emergency situation, 3rd option type of guy. The primary backups will be the younger guys.
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Here is a good read on Meachem from ESPN :
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2796214
This guy fits the type of player that Levy likes. You have to consider that "The Bills" draft board is rated differently than the so called experts. Where character, love of football and no attitude have some weight as to weather or not they draft a guy, think Donte Whitner . Listen to what Marv had to say about the guy and that might give you some insight as to how we are going to draft. Last year we had Whitner rated higher than Michael Huff. Most of the so called experts thought Huff...by leaps and bounds was the better player prior to the draft. Here is the quote from Huff on his draft diary found @ http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?p=605114 Michael Huff quote : " During the trips, I had a huge shock when I visited the Dolphins in Miami and then made the trip to Buffalo to see the Bills. In Miami, the weather was beautiful and sunny with palm trees everywhere. I was surrounded by snow and icy weather in Buffalo the next day. I couldn't believe the difference in weather changes between the two places! I know I can handle the snow if I end up in Buffalo or Detroit, but I do have to say, the warm and sunny weather in Miami was a welcome sight. " After reading that and its fairly easy to see why "The Bills" draft board is different from others.
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Just in case anyone was wondering. Yes its true, those are my initials.
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Let's say we unload McGahee and sign one RB in free agency (I'm being conservative; Levy may sign 2, but that's partly the debate I'm trying to stir up).
You now have the Ravens' #61 pick, as well as our RD#1 (12th) and RD#2 (43rd).
According to DraftTek website, these players would be there at each pick:
Players at #12:
--->Patrick Willis ILB
--->Marshawn Lynch RB
--->Leon Hall, Darelle Revis, Chris Houston, CB
--->Paul Posluszny OLB
--->Aaron Sears OG
--->Any WR not named Calvin Johnson WR
COMMENT: I'm leaning toward Willis here even if we sign a veteran LB, but you can talk me into Meachem WR or Okoye if he drops.
Players at #43:
--->Daymeion Hughes CB
--->Justin Blalock or Manny Ramirez OG
--->Anthony Gonzalez WR
--->Michael Bush RB
--->Tony Ugoh OT
--->Rufus Alexander OLB
--->Brandon Mebane or Marcus Thomas DT
COMMENT: I like Daymeion Hughes or Marcus Thomas, but you can talk me into a RB at this point.
Players at #61:
--->Kenny Irons or Tony Hunt RB
--->Brian Leonard FB
--->Steve Smith WR (from USC)
--->Samson Satele OC
--->Josh Wilson or Fred Bennett CB
COMMENT: Hunt/Leonard here. BUT If we took 2 FA RB's I could get my #2 receiver here, because pickings get much slimmer in the next round. Either CB if they drop to here may represent good value.
Players at #74:
--->Quinn Pitcock DT--Want another 3-technique guy? We have so many...
--->Paul Soliai DT--Here's your one gap defensive tackle.
--->Drew Stanton QB--Prolly not any better than Nall...
--->Scott Chandler TE--Reimersma Type TE
--->HB Blades ILB--Good pedigree.
COMMENT: Soliai has the size and speed we want in a one gap DT.
Players at #107
--->Nate Harris ILB--Great Day2 value. KaMichael Hall , Anthony Waters Justin Warren are still going to be here if Harris isn't.
--->Tim Shaw OLB--Draftniks call him Penn State's fastest LB, maybe best for Cover2.
COMMENT: I'd be inclined to take a LB this late, but taking Willis at 12 allows me to be creative here. OG Marshall Yanda or Josh Beekman would be good backup.
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I think we will definitely draft 1 or 2 safety's . 5 foot nothing Jim Leonhard is not the answer as a legit backup to the SS or FS position . While he is a great special teams player, do you really want him as a long term solution if there is an injury ? The back end of our draft will be filled with cover 2 linebackers and the safety positions. Think Keith Ellison. All of which will be special team demons. Look at our roster, the priority positions have to be RB,LB,CB,S. I like how we run our drafts now, total smoke screens . You have no idea what the old man is going to do. Will we trade Willis and go for Mike Turner . Somehow get another first and draft a big wide out ? After last years draft who knows ?
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36 New England Eugene Wilson FS Illinois- 2nd rd 2003
120 New England Asante Samuel CB Central Florida -4th rd 2003
Not to mention they had rodney harrison at ss. and the whole thing about their very good lb's oh and just for the record
DT/DE Richard Seymour- 1st rd pick
De/dt- Ty Warren- 1st rd pick
DT- Vince Wilfork- 1st rd pick
When you have a dline full of 1st rd picks and solid lb's you can pretty much get away with an average secondary. Comparing clements situation to ne is completly invalid due to the state of our dline lb depth and well near the caliber of a qb in brady.
Our whole defense was bad last year, not just clements, but just for the record 13 teams finished with worse pass defenses then us this past season, just some of the noteable corners who were on these lesser ranking pass defenses
1. Champ Bailey- denvers 29th ranked pass defense
2. Patrick Surtain- Kc's 30th ranked pass defense
3. Lito Sheppard/Sheldon Brown- Philly 21st ranked pass defense
4. Antoine Winfield/Fred Smoot- Vikings 22nd ranked pass defense
If like you say our dline determines the success of our defense which btw I'm a big proponent of as of now we fall woefuly short. Good Corners are prone to bad years. Why keep clements though well for starters he's 25/26 years old and averages 4 picks a year and is far and away the best corner on this team. It will take a long time to accquire the amount of dline talent needed to protect terrence mcgee and a bunch of scrubs, where as we have solid corners in place and decent depth with king/thomas/thomas/greer but when that depth becomes a starter in place of nate clements well you're in trouble. Why add to our need list when we have the money to build around a good core?
I thought that in thier last superbowl they had a bunch of injurys to there secondary ? I dont got the time to look it up , but i want to say a rookie or 2 started that game !
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Look at what the Patriots did with there corners . They won the superbowl with NO secondary . Nate is replaceable , and that person could be on the roster right now . The cover 2 will hide the flaws of a weak CB. Its our D line and safeties that that will determine the success of the Defense. Nate really didnt do anything special last year on a defense that was ranked near the bottom of the league in nearly every statistical number. So why keep him this year ?
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The Bills didnt know how much money they were going to spend or not spend in free agency. They didnt know exactly how the Moulds situation was going to turn out financially. They didn't know who was still going to be available late in free agency, and if any of those players were worth looking at or spending money on. So Nate waited, and the Bills waited. It was the smart thing to do for both sides.
What they know now is they didnt spend a lot of money in FA.
They didn't sign a CB in FA.
They didnt fill a lot of holes in FA which would allow them to draft a CB high.
They saved a bunch of money by not paying Moulds.
There isn't a lot of good talent still left to spend on this season.
So Nate is sitting sweet. His price probably just went up a touch. But the good news for the Bills is they can sign him now for a good contract but not get killed on the cap in later years. So if they planned on getting Nate signed to a long term deal, now is probably the time to start to seriously negotiate it. They could, of course, just wait and see how he plays in this new defense.
They did sign a FA CB :
'The Buffalo Bills signed four low-profile free agents with NFL experience on Wednesday. The most noteworthy were cornerback Kiwaukee Thomas and offensive guard Aaron Gibson.'
Well this certainly changes things
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What a waste , we cut Dockery and more than likely will bench Walker . Can somebody tell me how much money we spent on these fools .