BobbyC81

Yeah, if they play the "sit back and wait game", Poz could get a big offer from say the Giants, who may want him to make a quick decision, and he could be gone quickly. The Sabres rushed in and overpaid on the 3 players they acquired but sometimes you have to pay to get what you want, especially when your team/location is not thought of as a prime choice by the players. I for one have not liked this approach of being satisfied with Bell at LT. I'm of the opinion to try and get the best you can at each position.

So, is what they're saying that if you sign a player say to a 5-year contract at $5 Mil per with a $5 Mil signing bonus, you count $10 Mil to this year's cap?? Whereas, in the past, the $5 Mil would be spread over the 5 years at $1 Mil per?

That's right. Just read that the cost was $180K which actually sounds pretty good for a 12 year life expectancy.

My condolences Scott

But we won't see as much of growth this year becuz there have been no mini-camps and OTAs. Chris Brown did say though, per the D-Line coach, that Troup has been working hard on getting stronger.

I don't want to read into something that isn't there, but why would the Bills purchase a new turf with only a 12 Year life span? How long was the prior turf used?? Wait, just read that the prior turf was installed in 2003. For the money that's spent on it, you'd think they'd last longer. For those that still think that Ralph & the Bills don't spend money, they could've stuck with turf for longer periods but they seem to go for the latest & greatest.

Bills sign Mat Moore as backup QB. Ryan Fitzpatrick struggles at midseason and has minor innjury forcing him to miss a couple games. Moore plays great and another QB controversy is born.

Do you guys realize that, although there is a big difference in size and overall reputation between Dareus & Maybin, Dareus only started 15 games at Alabama?? He missed 2 of 13 games due to suspension in '10 and only started 4 games as a sophomore. Why is he not considered a 1-year wonder with this limted experience, that Nix was trying to avoid?

Yeah, I liked the draft addressing the D-line with Dareus and getting 2 LBs, but being Jauron-like with 3 DBs & then the project in Jasper, I would've preferred trying to focus on other need positions/roles like pass rush and O-line. Using a 5th rounder on Davis, is he really that good of a prospect over NFL or undrafted free agents available?

Yeah, it's about 50 miles for me to the local Sacramento Bills Backers hangout. I prefer to wake up, grab a cup of coffee & a bagel and watch the game at home. Guess I'll be trying for a discount.

So, with teams unable to talk to players, I assume they can talk to agents?? Where else would these "words" be coming from, unless they're made up?

I guess Edwards was gone so quick that some here forgot about him. He has to be #1 in my book. What about Brohm? Evans??

So, your top ten pick needs to be a star in his 4th year (or on track to be one) to warrant taking that 5th year option. If they're a Mike Williams or Whitner, you just say "SEEYA!!"

From the pre-snap camera view it looks like the Packers & Steelers. LOL!

So, why is Fitz tutoring the nephew of a Hall of Fame QB??

"Stupid is as stupid does." F. Gump

Who??!!

I was thinking the same thing. I'm paranoid about my own stuff as it is.

I can see the "let's tank the last X # of games" posts formulating already.

Pay attention, LeBron.

Another indicator of the Bills lack of talent: NFL Network presented their top 100 players going into the 2011 season and there were no Buffalo Bills. Seeing who made up 96 thru 100 (Nick Collins, Shaun Phillips, D. McFadden, Chad Clifton & McNabb), if the list was continued past 100 I don't know when a Bill would be on it. Who would be considered the best Buffalo Bill right now? Stevie Johnson? Fred Jackson? Kyle Williams?

Why did the Bills change to the prior ugly unis in the 1st place? Why did the Sabres change from blue & gold to red & black? Why are there throwback unis?? It's called selling merchandise. Anything to make a buck.

Exactly! That's why I didn't like the signing of Fitz at the time, with them saying they weren't looking for someone to compete with Edwards because they didn't want him looking over his shoulder. That was mediocrity thinking there.

When compared to a Jamarcus Russell who talked about retirement when he reported to the Raiders following signing his contract, this is a positive. Jamarcus took the money and felt he had nothing to prove. Dareus has a chip on his shoulder. Remember that Thurman Thomas took falling into the 2nd round as motivation for a Hall-of-Fame career.

I hope I'm wrong but I fear the 2nd year of Fitz could resemble the reduction in effectiveness for the 2nd year of Bledsoe, and the last chances for Losman and Edwards. Expectations that the player can't meet.