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I wouldn't be suprised if McGee or Florence are traded this year. Seems like we could get something for one of them and we have a few cb's that can fill the nickel role. One variable is who can play in this defense and who can't, that may determine who is out.

One of the things Nix said about Tebow was that we can't afford to wait for someone to develop, we need these guys to play right now. If I remember correctly he talked about taking players who were better than what we have on the roster right now. Taking into account that sentiment, it seems like they thought Jimmy would not be able to come in and start this year so they did not select him. It would have been interesting to see if either him or Tebow made it to R3 if they would have pulled the trigger. I realize the vet qb's haven't shown much, but at this point I can't blame OBD thinking the offense/coaching was so bad last year that they don't know what they have on the roster. The issue when you don't select perceived need players, your fans get irritated pretty quickly. So Nix needs to hit on Troupe especially as well as CJ and Carrington. The rebuilding process that we have completed so far is pretty much in line with what Buddy has said were his goals. It will take time unfortunately, and some good player evaluation. Hopefully this front office can get that done. Until I see differently, I can assume they made the right choices.

The throwbackcat?

I agree, with Brown ending up on the ps. Even though Chan is talking about splitting the reps, I don't see how Levi is going to get enough time to blow away the coaches and claim an active spot. Maybe if the coaches were here and already knew what they had with the current qb's on the roster, but in this scenario I think it will be difficult for Levi to get reps in training camp unless one of the other guys shows no ability to learn the playbook. Not saying it couldn't happen - but it seems like a long shot to me. Plus, if he doesn't play in the preseason much due to the others competing, it seems likely to me that no other team will get a good enough read on him to want to replace their own developmental qb. I'm hoping one of these four guys will be good enough to back up a franchise qb that we draft next year.

You're right, it must be a PR move! Think of the possibilities - give him #32, all the back stories about restoring the glory... I'm sure the ticket office is going to start extended hours to handle all the season ticket requests. BRANDOOOOOOONNNNNN!!!!!!!! /sarcasm off

I would like to see Chan use Roscoe in the offense and see if he makes a difference or gets broken. This staff probably won't cut him any breaks because of his speed though, if he's going to be on the roster he needs to know the offense, run good routes and make good decisions. If he doesn't do these things I can see him getting cut. Assuming that Jauron didn't like him, my opinion is he does not stand much of a chance with this new staff. As I'm writing this, what does it take to get in Jauron's doghouse? I mean really!? The "winning in the NFL is tough" coach finds something to be mad at you about, what is the "winning in the NFL is expected" coach going to do with you?

I'm thinking Meredith may end up at LT, looked like he spent some time there in rookie camp.

Hardy is eligible for this, isn't he?

I was thinking Kenneth Davis myself.

Don't feel sad for them, they'll be fine. They'll just eat less sugar than I did. Change happens.

I'm sorry that you lost your uncle that way. I'm not saying it's any safer or more dangerous now, but with the information available to parents I feel it's effected how kids are treated these days as opposed to 30-40-50 years ago. Just even searching on some keywords from your tragic example comes back with this site: http://www.foxcreekpto.org/gravel-pit-dangers Back in the day we were lucky to hear about anything like these accidents from outside of our town. Now as a parent someone can ask you "Didn't you know that <insert risk here> was dangerous...". As a parent I feel some responsibility to be aware of possible issues because I have the information available. Not that I'm perfect or anything, but it's a decision I make as a parent. I make sure my kids are active, but I also realize they will not be as active as I was because their environment is different.

I agree and would say that "those guys" can be applied to most of the team and not just Brohm and Meredith. Especially on the offensive side of the ball.

Well, times have changed on a couple fronts. With the technology available kids are more likely to be entertained by a computer game, tv or other electronic device that you just didn't have access to. And while you could deny all that stuff, you run the risk of when they do discover it, it comsumes their time. Also kids aren't given the freedom to roam the neighborhood like they used to. With all the information available regarding children being kidnapped, etc it can be scary to let your young child out of your sight. What if somone would kidnap them? Heck, I do a lot of work for our local soccer club and I still feel obligated to tell my kids (5 and 7) when they are on the playground at the fields to make sure they don't talk to stangers etc. And that's with me able to see them but not really paying attention. When I was 7 I roamed around the neighborhood and was told to be home around suppertime. I don't think there are as many kids that get the opportunity to just disappear for awhile.

Tim, I was wondering if there was any word on Tom Modrak's status with the Bills. With Guy being let go and talk at the time Tom could be next (after the draft), I assume we should know something either way pretty quickly. Thanks.

The lower divisions (whatever they are called now) manage to have a playoff. Are you saying they are not committed to academics? It's about the cash, always has been. Sad, really.

I'm hoping this coaching staff allows/encourages him to go for a few throws instead of constantly being concerned about turnovers. If there's one position on the field where you need the confidence to go for it, it's at qb. Whether Trent has the ability or the confidence to make the tight throw will be determined this year. The trick will be to score some points of course, but if Chan can get this offense on some kind of functioning game plan, I think Trent will be fine.

How about just "Ignore Me"?

My take after this draft is this. It seems like Nix/Chan looked at our offense and don't really know what they have. With the coaching/personnel changes last year Chan is ready to work with what he has on O and let Nix build up the defense. Next year hopefully they will know exactly what is going on offensively (esp the line) and will find some good players where needed. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

How about if it's that all of them could start, just that they thought spiller was the best value of the group.

Thanks for the warning that these guys are willing to take the best available player regardless of position.

Unfortunately the "we have to have this position" mentality is what bore Whitner, Losman, McCargo. If the value isn't there at OT, it WOULD BE MORE OF THE SAME IF WE REACH FOR AN OT! We still need OL, but if the value isn't there don't reach! I think the draft last year is more indicative of where we're going in this year than the prior years anyway. The important part is what Buddy was saying - there will be a good player there and we need to get him.

Will pay big money.

Looks like Ben's going to have a whole new set of body guards that will answer to the Rooney's.

Thanks, probably a pipe dream though.

Signing Green, I don't know if Nix thinks we need two tackles, esp if he likes Merideth and Bell I like the idea of a guard instead of center because I assume Wood can move over there if we have another decent guard. I'm also in the mindset we don't need a DE or ILB with the Edwards/Davis signings. I like OLB as a higher need because we have a bunch of guys who may be able to do it but probably not. In using your simulator, I went with: OT P1 - Hopefully one will be there WRP P2 - We have two openings, kinda targeting D Thomas OG P3 - give Wood time to get back DT34, OLB P4 - Hopefully hit on these guys QB, RBF, TE, ILB, WRF P6 - to get best value in later rounds Everything else at 9 Came out with this by unchecking the lockouts/grabs and didn't add any myself 1 9 Buffalo Trent Williams OT Oklahoma 2 41 Buffalo Demaryius Thomas WRP Georgia Tech 3 72 Buffalo Jon Asamoah OG Illinois 4 107 Buffalo Brandon Lang OLB34 Troy 5 140 Buffalo Jeff Owens DT34 Georgia 6 178 Buffalo LeGarrette Blount RBF Oregon 6 192 Buffalo Andrew Quarless TE Penn State 7 209 Buffalo Jevan Snead QB Mississippi 7 216 Buffalo Dexter Davis OLB34 Arizona State Probably will change when you update the rankings, but for me this looks good at least positionally. Don't follow college football closely enough to like/dislike the guys in the later rounds. The simulator is fun to play with. This report was produced using Draft Tek's Draft Simulator: WWW.Drafttek.com. Posting this report without giving the foregoing information is a copyright violation.