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That is what I noticed. Everyone one defense is responsible for stopping the run and there were no innocents here. People tend to popularly blame DBs, the linebackers or the linememen but everyone seriously looked lost out there. Wannstedt was brought in because of this. This defense had some talent but I seriously think that people just did not know their responsibility within the scheme. Add that the scheme was very much in flux because nothing seemed to work and it was very hard for them to put together a cohesive unit. Remember this was a 4-3 defense for many years. That defense was a part of their mental make-up and then last year that all changed. Some teams make the change quick. Buffalo obviously did not.

Nice recap, JB. I can overlook the spelling.

That was hilarious!

We'll see. I expect a few more Ws in the win column this year. More than the general consensus around here anyway.

Well, it's not ESPN live but, I'll take it.

Actually, Gailey installed his offense last year.

Amen. This team needs the linebackers to step up and Kelsey was way out of position on running plays included.

Isn't that what happened with Merriman. Nobody was willing to grab him while it was going to cost a draft pick. As soon as he was released the Bills snapped him up. With Palmer's big contract, many teams may take a pass until Cincy simply lets him go. Not that uncertain is it?

This is a conversation about Carson Palmer and has nothing to do with Fitz. I think most will agree that almost any FA prospects will be backups to Fitz anyway, at lest this year.

I'll act any way I damned well please.

Don't know what to make of it. If true, this team is really coming together from a leadership stand point. Thanks Astrobot.

I'll believe that when I see it.

Linky

What, no response?

Maybe it does. Take a look at this New Team Workouts Link.

Palmer is a lot better than many give him credit, true. And given the situation in Cincy, there is a small chance that Palmer is simply let go(this is why I don't mind commenting on the prospect), but I wouldn't count on it. If he is traded though, the Bills would and should pass IMO. Too pricey. I do think that Fitz and Palmer would make a great 1-2 punch. You may think Palmer would be the starter but I don't see it that way. Fitz knows the offense and Palmer doesn't. I'll wager too that Fitz looks a whole lot better than last year too. There really isn't much chance of Palmer landing here though.

No, the way I understand it, they were negotiating yesterday and today in an effort to bypass further litigation. Not only that, if things are not worked out today, they may resume further negotiations at some point prior to the June 3rd hearing. There is a possibility still that it won't come litigation.

Actually, the head coach is endorsing Fitz, the general manager and the players around him too. Why wouldn't a fan as well? Not so far fetched as some make it out to be. I don't know about Palmer. The FO must really like him to go after him, but he would first have to actually become available(not very freaking likely) and they would also be willing to give up pick(also not very freaking likely).

I've all ready said that the Bill's probably won't want to give up draft picks, especially for someone as old as Palmer. That wasn't what I was driving at anyway. The thing that I was getting at, is that we still need depth at QB. Something a lot of people are simply writing off completely, simply because we have Fitz. That's crazy. You don't go into the season with just 2 QBs, period. Especially when the one back up we have is Levi. This is a huge priority. As for Palmer, I am not necessarily condoning that. He is just one of many options.

If he is not smart enough to realize that he is going to go down with that ship, then he deserves what he has coming. The players have lost their leverage and it would be in their own best interest to negotiate before litigation decides their fate for them. I hope they make some progress at the negotiating table now before that happens. Otherwise, this is going to be very long summer with very little time for FA or OTAs.

OK, everyone. There is something that must be said. How well Fitz did last year is 100% irrelevant to who we should pick up in free agency. We only have 2 QBs on this team and need one or two more. While looking for a QB, we do not look for depth by assuring that that person is not going to push for the starting job. We look for depth by getting the best player available. The idea is to improve the team and not waste time on sub par talent. I want to see Fitz take us to the playoffs as much as any. I like Fitz as much as any, but I do not want us to go into this season with only one viable candidate to lead this team at the QB position. Just stop the worrying over a QB controversy. That is simply a non-factor. We need someone in case Fitz goes down with an injury. Sorry for the rant. Just getting annoyed with people criticizing every possible FA QB because they don't want anyone but Fitz. We need additional depth at this position dammit!!!

True. The Bill's all ready know they are not going to get that 10 year QB of the future, this year. What they do need is someone to back up Fitz, this year. They simply can not go into the season with Levi Brown as the only back up. They will target someone with either more experience such as Palmer or try to find a young guy that has great potential. The thing is, I do not see the Bills giving up a draft pick for an older, stop gap QB. I think the Bills value their draft picks and will likely go after someone that doesn't require losing a draft pick first. If they can't find someone suitable, they may have no choice. If that is the case, they will go after a quality starter because you don't give up a draft pick for just so so player. It is hard to imagine things coming to giving up a draft pick though. As for Palmer, it is very unlikely that he will actually be available in the first place

There is all ready a "Why not Palmer" thread being discussed Here.

I in no way shape or form want anyone on this team that is willing to accept being a backup, QB included. Even if the guy isn't talented enough to beat out Fitz, I want him to be striving toward that number one spot. Are there any QBs putting up big numbers in other pro football leagues?

Ah, I spent most of my career at MacDill AFB, FL.