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The Steelers haven't been drafting oline high (except Pouncey) for the last few years and haven't hit on any low round picks, and it looks like it may finally catch up with them. I think it's funny that Kugler is the steelers line coach and I will be sure to remind all the fans around here where he and possibly their right tackle are from.

There are a few Bills fans in Pittsburgh.

There's a lot more hands to throw through in the middle of the field, plus bad things can happen it the ball goes up in the air. I think the hallmark of the Jauron era will be that the offense was not allowed to take chances (eg do anything that might turn the ball over) but there was not enough talent on the field for us to play without taking chances. The only way to play that way is to establish your will with a competent oline. As we all know, OBD failed to put an oline capable of consistently pushing people out of the way.

It's just asking a lot of a rook especially with limited practice time and no clear cut starter so there are even less reps for him. I think he'll easily slip onto the practice squad because he won't get that many reps during the preseason either. We'll barely know what he can do, other teams won't see much and the will probably have another qb on their roster that is a developmental guy.

I think there was a competition and Levi Brown has already proven he is not ready to compete with the other qb's on the roster. I think the only thing he'll be holding this year during the games is a drink.

Nice sig.

I felt it slightly here north of Pittsburgh. I'm on the top (fourth) floor of the building and it was just a little side to side motion for a few seconds. A lot of people in the building didn't feel anything. So I thought at first I may have done some drugs, but then found enough other people to conclude we all couldn't have been high.

What some guys will do to get out of training camp - jeesh!

At this point, assuming he doesn't show up and the Bills don't trade or release him, how does this play out? Isn't there a "list" for this situation, like a reserved/did not show up list where he doesn't count against the 53 man roster but is still under contract to the team? How does or will he be paid in this limbo state? I'm trying to remember other situations like this, but I can't think of any. Usually the player retires (like Butler) or there is a cut/trade.

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.