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I think the coaches did make a statement by drafting 3 and bringing another in via free agency. I think a lot of people would like to see him do well enough in practice to warrant some playing time, let alone make some defensive plays. Seems like the Bills are willing to give Youboty some more time to develop, but at some point you have to make a decision. Hopefully he will have some value left if they decide to let him go.

That stuff is a factor as is other huge contracts that have been signed because of the cap bump a couple years ago. The sooner the agents get their client a cut of that, the better off they'll be. As soon as the extra space in all the teams salary cap is used up, these more ridiculus contracts (see Dockery) will be gone. It's bad business to not try and get some, especially if you have a point like Peters does. I'd like to see Buffalo hold him off a year and then pay him a top salary next offseason. Now is time to establish guidlines similar to what the Steelers have; we re-negotiate you with 2 years left, unless you're the QB.

A. It's June B. Maybe if you rotate DT's an even amount during the game, you should have two evenly matched pairs instead of the two best players on one.

Some more info: http://pittsburghpanthers.cstv.com/sports/..._kennard00.html 2007 Scouting Report: A returning asset in the secondary after starting every game at cornerback a year ago...is a physical player whose size is a major advantage in both press coverage and run support...very energetic and has an appetite for contact...will man the starting boundary corner position. 2006: Enjoyed a breakthrough season as a junior when he was named the team's Most Improved Defensive Player...started all 12 games at cornerback...team's fourth-leading tackler with 51 stops...tied for team lead with seven pass breakups...had one INT...had a career-high 11 tackles, including a three-yard TFL on a fourth-and-one play from the Pitt 26 at Connecticut...also slapped a punt out of the end zone that Pitt downed at the UConn 2...had eight tackles vs. Syracuse...had his first career INT late in the first half at Cincinnati, which Pitt parlayed into the game's first score...also had five tackles vs. the Bearcats...had six tackles and two PBUs vs. Louisville...had five tackles and a forced fumble against Toledo...was named a recipient of the Ed Conway Award as one of the team's most improved players during spring drills. 2005: A special teams contributor and chief reserve at cornerback...played in all 11 games...had four tackles on the year...coaching staff's Special Teams Player of the Game for the Syracuse contest...had two tackles and downed a punt at the Orange 2. 2004: Lettered on special teams and provided depth at cornerback in his first active season...played in all 12 games and had 11 tackles...had a season-high three tackles at Connecticut. 2003: Redshirted as a true freshman. http://pittsburghpanthers.cstv.com/sports/.../042708aaa.html Cox, a Miami, Fla., native, started the final 24 games of his career, concluding his time at Pitt with 98 tackles. In 2006, he was named the Panthers' Most Improved Defensive Player. In 2007, he helped lead the Pitt defense to a No. 5 ranking in total defense in the country, giving up just 297.67 yards per game, while Pitt's pass defense was ranked third (167.25 yards/game). "I think it's a great thing," Cox told Chris Brown of buffalobills.com. "I'm just blessed that they decided to use a pick on me. I wasn't expecting the weekend to be this long, but you've got to be patient sometimes. You've got to wait your turn and Buffalo was my turn."

I think the important thing is whether he wants to spend it or keep it and make more. Does he consider "real cash" to be six, seven or eight figures a year? He may start out with the intention of making a ton of money, but once he tastes the cash it could be a different story. Does anyone know how much effort the NFL or colleges put into helping these kids handle the money they make? I couldn't imagine managing 6 figures as a 22 year old. I know the NFL has a general orientation for the rookies, but are there any permanent services that provide them with quality advice? Just wondering, thanks.

Thanks for the laugh.

I really like the idea of getting Ellis though because no other option really fits in the first round. Sure it'd be nice to trade down, but what are the chances that it will happen. I guess I wouldn't mind taking my chances on what qb's get dumped between the draft and the beginning of the season if it meant I could get Ellis in the first instead of a cb/wr/de. I think he will make a big difference in the pass rush this year, and we can still help the offense with our 2nd and 3rd round picks.

Astro, With the McNair retirement, what do you think the chances are if everything falls into place that we could trade JP and #11 to Bal for their #8 to take Ellis? It seems like it could work out if Ryan is off the board at 8, the Ravens like a CB(s) that are still available and they are willing to take a chance. That values JP at a low 3rd rounder according to the older value charts and gives Bal a young QB with starting experience.

The link is showing Ellis was picked by KC instead of Clady???

Is that you Expert Opinion?

I'd like to hear what Shawn Alexander thinks of that logic. Not that Hutchison leaving caused all his woes, but it's got to be a major factor. I agree with Dave, even a marginal difference matters. Parity runs rampant in this league and any small advantage can separate a team. And if that upgrade also buys you more from other positions, you have to consider it.

The only thing worth doing is trying to make your life easier when this happens again.

Obviously you're not providing him with what he needs. Try halting the nagging and spend some time doing what he likes as well, even if it's not really what you want to do. Might catch his attention. And don't expect him to drop TBD unless you drop Oprah, The View and Dr Phil. Yes, it's that important!!!!!

It would suprise the heck out of me because Jauron is still here. I think we have a better chance at another top flight RB than 2 #1 WRs this year. Mendenhall - Lynch anyone? Of course, I'll also be suprised if we take two pass catchers with our first three picks, assuming they work something out with Evans. I just don't think this tiger is changing his stripes and I think the goal is to run the ball. I think it's more likely that a tall TE becomes a redzone target and we sign some low level (Rasheed Davis) type as a number two WR. Or god forbid someone under 6'2" later in the draft.

I agree with you to a point, but need is an issue that the Bills have brought into the warroom, and rightfully so because of their past situation. You move up and get players for need in the early rounds, just as we have done in the last two years. This year hasn't seen any full time starters get cut and we're starting to have more quality starters emerge so hopefully we won't have to get anyone by moving up.

I'm hoping someone like Chi wants to jump over Den to take an o-lineman and we can move down.

Front page of BuffaloBills.com Beerball - Marv wanted to take Williams in the fourth but was convinced that Simpson was great value and took him instead.

We've got two guys at DT that we know very little about and I think OBD wants to let them get settled before investing another high draft pick at the position. Marv mentioned a couple of times during the presser that he's looking for young guys to improve. Marv pretty much left the door open on any position and proved last year that he will take value over need (K Simpson and probably Yobouty). What Marv is being honest about is that the Bills need help just about everywhere and that gives other teams the license to make creative offers to him. So drafting a CB is honest because everythings on the table and that doesn't mean you can't find a run stuffing DT later right?

In order to make a run in the playoffs you need quality backups. Not Tim Anderson type backups. They don't have to be world beaters but you need them to play well. If one of our DT's, lb's or cb's goes down, is there a decent backup that can fill in? And as far as holes I think we need a starting OLB for next year, the current situation reminds me of post-Milloy last year. All the other positions at least have a qualified/potential player in them. As for RB, A-Train is not a long term answer. If they are going to do RBBC this year, how many carries will you need from the starter? 10-15 a game? A-Train can do that given his past record. Why use a 1st rnd pick to fill that need? I would be happy with any of Branch, Okoye, L Brown, Willis/Poz, Hall/Revis or Meachem if Marv & co thought the value was there. This would be a great year to be able to trade down a few spots and add picks. Marv has certainly notified every GM in the league that he is dealin'. We can trade up next year with the thought that we are only a player or two away.

For what it's worth, I'm with you. If AP fell to 12 I'd try to trade down. I think this gives us a better, more balanced team in the long term and a better shot at going further in the playoffs when we get there. I think the rb draft pick this year should be a third down back who can scare people. If we come out of the gate really well this year, you can trade next years draft picks for someone who can help. I think playoffs are a two year process for us (unfortunately) and we are best served by using this draft class where it's strong and fill as many holes as we can besides a starting rb.

Sept. 9 DENVER BRONCOS L Sept. 16 @ Pittsburgh Steelers L Sept. 23 @ New England Patriots L Sept. 30 NEW YORK JETS W Oct. 8 DALLAS COWBOYS L Oct. 21 BALTIMORE RAVENS L Oct. 28 @ New York Jets L Nov. 4 CINCINNATI BENGALS L Nov. 11 @ Miami Dolphins W Nov. 18 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS L Nov. 25 @ Jacksonville Jaguars L Dec. 2 @ Washington Redskins W Dec. 9 MIAMI DOLPHINS W Dec. 16 @ Cleveland Browns W Dec. 23 NEW YORK GIANTS W Dec. 30 @ Philadelphia Eagles W I should have flipped a coin, I would have felt better about it.

I'm thinking BillsVet = TD.

lol I guess you're not on the "There is no stupid question" bandwagon either.

Hopefully the offensive line improvements will help the defense by upping these numbers (among others) 31st in 3rd down % 32nd in number of plays 32nd in first downs per game

Actually, I thought Fairchild was there with Warner, but I was mistaken. My fault. What I was talking about was the Rams ability to use their TE in the red zone as well as Holt, Bruce, Faulk etc. In thinking of the Rams from that time until now, I see lots of small fast receivers, sort of what the Bills have now. They didn't put a premium on size. That's why I don't think we have the interest to draft a big receiver. That's why I wouldn't be suprised if they went with Ginn in the first round, although I would be disappointed.