The Cincinnati Kid

Cool. Thanks for the information. That was my first thought when I saw we grabbed him yesterday. I hope he does report. A bad Merriman is better than a good Kelsey...

I am just wondering what happens if the guy doesn't come to Buffalo. Chris Brown said he has 4 days to report and he isn't coming today (Thursday). So if he looks at the B-Lo and says "F That!" What happens to him and the Bills who picked up his contract?

I think the move inside would benefit everybody. He isn't an outside guy. He would be a liability in pass coverage where ever he plays tho.

Fitz didn't have a the game he did last weel, but he is still our best option, and I for one am not giving up on him. He is a fighter and plays with guts and heart. I like him, and I hope he is our guy. We have 9 more games to determine if he has "it" and I think he does. I am not drinking cool-aid, I am a quaterbacks coach and I think he has all the tools and the ability to play football well at the highest of levels. I wouldn't bench him for Brohm or even Luck. We need a pass rusher and a LT before we need to replay Fitzpatrick.

I am watching Ricky Stanzi from Iowa every chance I get. I am sold on him. 4 years as a starter and is something 28-6. He plays with a good pocket presence and can make all of the throws. He is a big guy at 6-4, not sure on the weight, though he does look skinny. I am really reminded on Matt Ryan when he was coming out of BC. I remember watching him and saying that he was an NFL Qb no doubt. I get the same feeling when watching Stanzi. He doesnt get the media attention, but I think he is a guy worth taking in the middle rounds (4-6). I think that we have other needs to address before Rd 4. Qb is a need, even with Fitz's play. If he can keep it up, he is only 27, but Stanzi and Levi Brown could be more than service-able back-ups with potential to play in this league if we don't keep Fitz in the B-Lo for 10 years.

Round 1 Pass Rusher (Bruce Carter or Adrian Claybourn or Cameron Hayward) Round 2 LT (Nate Solder or Jason Pinkston) Round 3 RT (Gabe Carimi or Danny Watkins or James Carpenter) Round 4 QB (Ricky Stanzi or Colin Kaepernick) Round 5 OLB (Chric Carter or Michael Morgan) Round 6 ILB (Elijah Joseph or Elijah Wojeck) Round 7 DE (Eddie Jones or Steven Friday or Karl Klug)

We would be crazy to give up on Fitz. We need to draft a pass rusher Number 1 and then a LT in Round 2 and a RT in Round 3. We can get Ricky Stanzi in the fourth. I personally will be really upset if we draft a QB first overall. With how Fitz is playing that would be as boneheaded as drafting another CB.

I think we would be crazy to not retain Fitz after this season. I would follow that guy into a fire and be sure that he would lead me out alive. Maybe not scot-free, but alive. I also think that Brohm must play this season. Nothing against Fitz, but Chan wouldn't be doing his job if Brohm doesn't start a game or two this year. Personally, I think Brohm is a waste, but you have to see so you have to play him. I really like Fitz though. The guys plays so hard and wants it so badly. He fights and fights and its really respectable. The guys will follow. How could you not? He reminds me of Jeter. He doesnt have the talent Jeter has, but the way he plays the game hard every snap and never for one second thinks about giving up. There is a play to be made and Fitz will try and find a way to make. I like him. Go Bills Go Fitz

I really like Stanzi. He reminds me a lot of Matt Ryan when he was coming out of BC a few years ago. He isn't the flashiest of QBs and he isnt going to get the hype that Andrew Luck will or Ryan Mallett, but that doesn't mean he isnt as good. I think his NFL career is going to long and very productive. I really like his pocket awareness and the way he throws his receivers open. That is more of an art that really can't be taught. You either do this or you don't. Fitz is better at it than Edwards was, but neither is really any good at doing so. I would be thrilled if the Bills find a way to draft Stanzi and a stud tackle to take Cornell Green's spot. I think the rest of the line will really pick up over the rest of this season and next year. They are all young and have lots of upside and potential. Bell and Wood's injuries really hurt their development for this season, but not overall. They need to stay healthy and get as much practice as possible this season and offseason.

I'M GOING WITH HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just hope we get one prior to week 5...

Troy didn't play Ohio State last year. http://www.troytrojans.com/SportSelect.dbm...p;Q_SEASON=2009

I really like the guy. He is oozing with confidence, not only in his words, but also in the fact that he transfered from I-AA Richmond where he was not starting to I-A Troy and won the starting job. The guy knows he can play and at a high level. He won't start this year, but he will make the team (not the practice squad). Unless Trent really shows he is the Man this year, Levi will be starting next season after "winning" the starting job for 2011 in camp. Fitz is a career back-up who will look ok when called upon and will execute game plans to keep his team close (all you can ask from a back-up QB). Brohm has zero faith in his abilities. Its really sad, but the guy just doesn't believe in himself or his talents. It showed up in GB and, in my opinion, in the way he talks to the Buffalo Media. I think he is the odd man out this year. (Is he still eligable for the PS? If so he may end up there.) Levi Brown 2011 and beyond. I really think that he has all of the tools, mainly the cofidence.

There are so many people on this board who absolutely hate on Lynch and Whitner and I just don't understand. Lynch: Some very minor legal issues and two (2) 1,000+ yard seasons and a pro bowl apperance. Last season, when losing his starting spot to Jackson he continued to play hard when called upon. He has not made very many "big" or "game-breaking" plays for the Bills, but since he has been drafted who on the Bills has made "big" or "game-breaking" plays? Whitner: It seems that the biggest problem people have with Mr. Whitner is that he was drafted so high (8th Overall) and doesn't play like Ed Reed. He plays a different position, for starters. Also, since he is a good run-stopping safety he plays a lot in the box on run support. He plays a lot of slot receivers one-on-one in nickle and dime packages and is one of the hardest workers on the team. What I think people don't realize is that everyone that is drafted in the first round doesn't go to pro bowls every year. You would love them to do that, but they don't. The thing people forget is all of the Round one busts. All the guys who just fail. These two have not done that at all. They have done what they can to help the Bills win games. When drafting in the first round you want to get a guy that is going to come in and help your ball-club to me more successful. You need a guy who you can count on to be an above average starter in this league for multiple years. Whitner and Lynch have proven that they can be that for the Bills. Over the last few years since they've been with us they have helped this team. They need more pieces and a system that allows them to make plays. The systems that have been in place in Buffalo under Jouron were conservative. Very conservative. They didn't allow playmakers to make plays. I think Gailey and the 3-4 will change that. I wouldn't hope to trade these two very talented players until you see them this year. Its hard to replace guys like Lynch and Whitner. And to think that they are not of any value is just stupid and ignorant. They might not trade for more than a 3rd round draft choice, but that is not their worth, its just what is out there to be had. Its a buyer's market. I don't think we should sell those items. Go back and watch film or highlights or whatever. These guys are good solid football players. We need them. Please feel free to formulate an arguement as to why I am wrong (because I am sure that many, if not most of you think I am wrong).

I am thinking we are in the 6, 7, or 8 win range.. Ugh.

Personally I love this move. Antonio Bryant was out of the league for a year not too long ago... there is potential. Love this move by nix.

I have like Tony Pike all along. He is a smart player and a really tough kid. Yes he needs to add some weight, but I really think that the trio of Pike, Brohm and either Fitz or Edwards would be a solid trio to get us through the next season with Pike ready to take over as soon as the lockout ends. I say tackle in the first round at 9 and Pike in the second round. Remember, we arent asking him to start this year, we want him to start the following season, unless he has a monster camp or injuries force him into the lineup.

Top OL

Money is everything. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. As far as the rookie deals are concerned, I would think that guys who are 6, 7, 8 year vets and longer would be all about the rookie cap. Keep the money in the league. I got to believe that everyone will be on the same, or similar page on that front. Beyond that, the owners need to step back and realize that this "business risk" they're taking is not that big of a risk. The NFL is the number professional sports league in this country and they only way that'll change is if they lock the players out. It happened to Baseball, Hockey and Basketball. All locked out/strike and all were hurt by it, all have recovered because Time Heals, but for a while people resented those sports. I, for one, liked the NBA until the Lock out. I got really into college basketball and now cannot stand the NBA. We'll see what happens. It'll be interesting for sure.

Not to mention the fact that Kelly has said a number of times that he is not interested in coaching.

Colt McCoy and Tony Pike are the only first rounders I like. Tebow masks many of your teams weaknesses but he isnt winning in the playoffs. Bradford is a product of extreme talent in OU's program and Jimmy Cluasen doesn't impress me when the game is on the line. McCoy completes over 70% of his passes over 4 years of starting AND IS THE WINNING COLLEGE QUARTERBACK OF ALL TIME! I want him. He is my first round draft pick no matter where I am drafting. If I cannot get him for whatever reason I am taking Tony Pike. He is a guy that is willing to put in the time and effort to be great. He was not a guy that showed up on campus and was given the starting job. He was in danger of losing his roster spot because of other recruits at QB in Cincy. He took that news and worked harder and harder until he was No.2. Then given the opportunity to play he capitalized and never looked back. He broke his left (non-throwing) wrist and played two weeks later last year. This year he rebroke it and went back into the game until the med staff pulled him. That dude is a man and winner and as hard a worker as you'll ever find.

The Biggest argument about trent edwards and his lack of OL play is Aaron Rodgers. The Packers OL is a sive at best and Rodgers does nothing but produce. Trent just doesnt have it. Next...

a bunch of drops

Why would you put yourself through that pain?

Yeah its Jim Kelly. Have you ever talked with him? Heard him talk? Thats absolutely his voice, and its not "much deeper." The Blue Blob represents my school the Xavier University Musketeers! LETS GO X!