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Wow that's really cool--I graduated from JMU last year, so it's pretty awesome that my favorite team drafted a JMU guy. Now if only it was as easy for the Bills to get a win as it is for any JMU guy to get a free beer and a hot chick to go home with...

Ummmm.... are you referring to Rush or Imus? Because if its the latter and you can excuse "nappy headed hoes" as just "wrong and imprudent" but not warranting his termination.... than this conversation is pointless mr. Falwell, Im sorry to have bothered you. If you are talking about Rush...please, the man said that blacks dont make good QBs and it was the media's overwhelming PC desire to have one that lead to Donovan's reputation Oh..and BTW, Olbermann is generally considered one of the best Sports Center anchors ever (this was before the days of Stephen A Smith) and there is no reason that his addition to an NFL program wouldn't be for football commentary... the man clearly has a sports background

Id be happy to rescue his dog permanently

Limbaugh is not only stupid, repetitive, and lacking in substance when it comes to politics...but he was also stupid, repetitive, and lacked substance in his brief flirtations with NFL tonight. There simply arent enough knuckle dragging red necks to have made him a viable sports anchor for long...the fact that he made stupid (and extremely racist) remarks that would lead to his termination has nothing to do with a liberal media bias

if this has been his weight for a while and the bills really are just now getting around to updating that, it makes a lot of sense ... notice that schobel's sacks were a career best last year but his run support and bull rushing seemed to regress last season

Michael Bush looks like a day 2 steal according to this guy. I really like Michael Bush as our RB next year, I think this kid is going to be an amazing player

It wouldnt surprise me at all if one or more of the additions this off season end up a mistake... The bills O-Line appears to be a cursed unit of late

I posted this in the Darius Walker thread but it looks like that topic is a dead one. I have been reading up on the various running backs comming out this year and Darby's profile really sticks out to me...none of the other draft sites have as positive a write up on him and I'll admit i have never seen him play, so i was wondering if anyone who has seen him play has any comments, and i was also wondering where he is projected to go in the draft Kenneth Darby Height: 5-10 Weight: 213 Position: Running Back College: Alabama Positives: Has a short, compact frame with good upper-body thickness, muscular arms and legs, broad shoulders, big bubble and thick thighs and legs. … Creative open-field runner with that sudden burst of speed that allows him to immediately gain an advantage through the rush lanes. … Elusive cutback runner with precise plant-and-drive agility. He has the body control and lower-body flexibility to stop and go with no wasted motion and is effective at utilizing head fakes and his hip wiggle to set up the opponent. … Alert athlete, especially when it comes to recognizing and locating the blitz and bull rush. … Needs only minimal reps to retain and takes the plays from the chalkboard to the playing field. … Most featured backs shy away from blocking assignments. Darby relishes playing the role of blocker; he is a tough, fiery type who will not hesitate to mix it up in the trenches. … Explodes out of his stance through rush lanes and is very decisive attacking the holes. … Has the loose hips and wiggle to make the initial tackler miss and stays low in his pads to burst through the pile. … Runs with short pitter-patter steps and is very fluid redirecting. … Very deceptive varying his speeds to break free along the perimeter. … Has the burst to outrun defenders when working in space and most of his long runs have been the result of his explosive second gear. … Shows a very good feel for rushing lanes and the vision to quickly locate cutback routes. … Excels at anticipating even the slightest of creases and, based on the poor performance of the Tide's 2006 offensive line, most of his yardage was the result of his own hard work; solid blocks rarely developed for him. … Has that explosive second gear, hip snap and balance to be much more effective turning the corner than running between tackles. … His hip shake and wiggle allow him to change direction in an instant and run through cutback lanes. … Slippery runner who is very difficult to bring down in isolated coverage. … Possesses an array of moves to elude, especially when changing direction. … Protects the ball well by keeping it close to his body, usually carrying it away from the defender (is ambidextrous). … Quick to uncover and has the anticipation skills to work back to the ball. … Effective cut blocker with enough hand strength to lock on and sustain. … Quick in the open, using angles properly to locate second-level defenders. … He shows good alertness picking up the blitz and has a quick kick-slide in pass protection. Negatives: Frame could carry some additional bulk, but he is too close to maximum growth potential to add without it affecting his quickness. … Was forced to create on his own; he could not be patient waiting for blocks to develop, which resulted in 23 negative-yardage runs by Darby in 2006 -- uncharacteristic for this player. … Will not hesitate to take the ball up the gut but, because of some size limitations he had to rely on his line to create space and they failed to do so in 2006. … .Type of player that needs room to run and can get bottled up inside, where his leg drive is only adequate. … His 2006 early-season knee bruise contributed to Darby being tackled behind the line of scrimmage 13 times in the team's first four games; he was also stopped five times for no gain during that span. … Executes excellent jump-cut moves, but just seemed a bit frustrated that he had little or no room to execute these moves in 2006. … Will run the ball hard up the gut, but unless he redirects or bounces wide, he is not the type that can break many tackles taking the ball up the middle. … Has good weight-room strength, but needs room to operate and seems to get too narrow with his base when having to power through arm tackles. … Doesn't have the long arm reach to compete for the ball at its highest point (29 5/8-inch reach) in passing situations. Compares To: DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers (Memphis) -- Darby is bigger than Williams, but both rely on their exceptional burst, outstanding field vision and instincts with the ball to be slippery outside runners. Darby has a great feel for the crease and cutback lanes, but relies more on his elusiveness; he doesn't have the ideal strength to be a power runner.

Kenneth Darby Height: 5-10 Weight: 213 Position: Running Back College: Alabama I've been reading up on a good amount of running backs and this one interests me quite a bit, anyone know where he projects to get drafted? Positives: Has a short, compact frame with good upper-body thickness, muscular arms and legs, broad shoulders, big bubble and thick thighs and legs. … Creative open-field runner with that sudden burst of speed that allows him to immediately gain an advantage through the rush lanes. … Elusive cutback runner with precise plant-and-drive agility. He has the body control and lower-body flexibility to stop and go with no wasted motion and is effective at utilizing head fakes and his hip wiggle to set up the opponent. … Alert athlete, especially when it comes to recognizing and locating the blitz and bull rush. … Needs only minimal reps to retain and takes the plays from the chalkboard to the playing field. … Most featured backs shy away from blocking assignments. Darby relishes playing the role of blocker; he is a tough, fiery type who will not hesitate to mix it up in the trenches. … Explodes out of his stance through rush lanes and is very decisive attacking the holes. … Has the loose hips and wiggle to make the initial tackler miss and stays low in his pads to burst through the pile. … Runs with short pitter-patter steps and is very fluid redirecting. … Very deceptive varying his speeds to break free along the perimeter. … Has the burst to outrun defenders when working in space and most of his long runs have been the result of his explosive second gear. … Shows a very good feel for rushing lanes and the vision to quickly locate cutback routes. … Excels at anticipating even the slightest of creases and, based on the poor performance of the Tide's 2006 offensive line, most of his yardage was the result of his own hard work; solid blocks rarely developed for him. … Has that explosive second gear, hip snap and balance to be much more effective turning the corner than running between tackles. … His hip shake and wiggle allow him to change direction in an instant and run through cutback lanes. … Slippery runner who is very difficult to bring down in isolated coverage. … Possesses an array of moves to elude, especially when changing direction. … Protects the ball well by keeping it close to his body, usually carrying it away from the defender (is ambidextrous). … Quick to uncover and has the anticipation skills to work back to the ball. … Effective cut blocker with enough hand strength to lock on and sustain. … Quick in the open, using angles properly to locate second-level defenders. … He shows good alertness picking up the blitz and has a quick kick-slide in pass protection. Negatives: Frame could carry some additional bulk, but he is too close to maximum growth potential to add without it affecting his quickness. … Was forced to create on his own; he could not be patient waiting for blocks to develop, which resulted in 23 negative-yardage runs by Darby in 2006 -- uncharacteristic for this player. … Will not hesitate to take the ball up the gut but, because of some size limitations he had to rely on his line to create space and they failed to do so in 2006. … .Type of player that needs room to run and can get bottled up inside, where his leg drive is only adequate. … His 2006 early-season knee bruise contributed to Darby being tackled behind the line of scrimmage 13 times in the team's first four games; he was also stopped five times for no gain during that span. … Executes excellent jump-cut moves, but just seemed a bit frustrated that he had little or no room to execute these moves in 2006. … Will run the ball hard up the gut, but unless he redirects or bounces wide, he is not the type that can break many tackles taking the ball up the middle. … Has good weight-room strength, but needs room to operate and seems to get too narrow with his base when having to power through arm tackles. … Doesn't have the long arm reach to compete for the ball at its highest point (29 5/8-inch reach) in passing situations. Compares To: DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers (Memphis) -- Darby is bigger than Williams, but both rely on their exceptional burst, outstanding field vision and instincts with the ball to be slippery outside runners. Darby has a great feel for the crease and cutback lanes, but relies more on his elusiveness; he doesn't have the ideal strength to be a power runner.

the kids arent talking about it over on the official site, and usually they pick up on this stuff pretty quick, so i guess this rumor is false. good, because i was hoping the bills were going to draft a RB anyway, rookies are a hell of a lot cheaper

Im going to defer to the poster on this one, it has been reported that a chris brown signing has been imminent for quite sometime now... and it isn't far fetched to believe that Marv would hand out a ridiculous contract to a player that hasnt quite earned it yet.... that being said, local news teams have been know to jump at rumors like this and pass them off as fact, that number seems to be a bit high and is likely a fabrication by the news team or an asking price being floated around by the brown camp.

seems like a lot of people see San Fransisco grabbing willis at 11

i really like what i have heard and seen in bush from lousiville, another good option for the bills...could be a good power running back for us in the mold of a frank gore

according to pft.com POSTED 7:18 p.m. EST, March 7, 2007 McGAHEE TO RAVENS TONIGHT OR TOMORROW? A league source tells us that there's a good chance that the Buffalo Bill will trade running back Willis McGahee to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday night or Thursday. Per the source, there are a couple of other teams still in the hunt for McGahee. As of now, however, the Ravens are at the front of the pack. Also, a reader tells us that there are reports on Sirius NFL Radio that such a trade would entail Baltimore sending a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick to Buffalo. If the trade happens, Ravens likely will be signing McGahee to a long-term deal. Based on recent contracts, McGahee could get $20 million in guaranteed money. (Ray Lewis will be thrilled with that.) Meanwhile, the Bills are looking for McGahee's eventual replacement. Chris Brown visited Buffalo on Wednesday, and Corey Dillon is up next.

yeah i dont think this is right, i checked over at the offical board with all the little kids and none of them have actually seen the blip on espn news they are just siting the same blog. that being said is it possible that marv is looking at a brown/ dillon or brown/ rhodes platoon next season.... either of those moves would seem to be an upgrade over last year's backfield, especially with a much bigger and better run blocking line

how reliable is that site, and they said it came from espn news, anyone here hear it?

I dont think it is so very impertinent to compare the two, this was, after all, Jason Peter's first season at LT as well. He was originally thought to be a TE even when he got into training camp and wasnt converted to a tackle until mid way through his second season...so if anything, fergueson has had a far greater amount of time at LT than peters correct?

Does the sack still count then?

Today's my birthday, a Bills win would be one great present.

But Keystone is such awful beer... why would you drink that sh--?

Wow this forum has nate clements on the brain.... but i guess i'll accompany the traffic; I believe the bills are going to stick with Youboty as their replacement for Nate, after all he was widely believed to be a 1st round CB and no one really knows why he slipped into the 3rd round. I predict his playing time will be steadily increased the next few games so the bills can get a better evaluation of him. I think Youbouty would be comparable to Nate in his first season, he has all the tools.... too bad Lucas is out of the league now.

Sorry, Im obviously new, not sure how this got posted twice.

Right, I remember that one (Crowder's sack) that was Preston's blown assignment i believe, as Pennington had cleared out the DE but Preston moved over to help with a DT and just let Crowder slide by. Maybe we just need some new guards? I think that the tackles have been playing very well of late (especially Pennington, who has surprised me) And yes NYC, I agree Peters will be the dominant play maker on the line, the problem is he cant play all 5 positions

I actually remember thinking the same thing after watching the Miami game, there was one big play Losman made in which he just had all kinds of time (I wish I remember which play it was, I think it was the Royal TD or the 37 yarder to Evans). After the game though, when I saw the stat sheet and realized Losman had been sacked 3 times (Funny because I really only remember the Jason Taylor one) I was really shocked and that's what caused me to look all this up. I think it would be fair to note that Losman is still rarely allowed to roll out of the pocket, and with as many young players on the line as the Bills have, improvement is always nebulous and often hard to measure, but it should be noted that the hype surrounding this o-line is not deserved in my opinion. Just reading the usual post game articles and message board talk one could easily get the impression that the new o-line has been just dominant, and not just at or slightly below average.

Much has been made of the reworked offensive line and the effect it has had on Losman and the offense, but I don't think people realize exactly how much of an effect the new line has really had. In the 7 games before the bye week the Bills gave up 21 sacks. Willis McGahee ran 150 times for 564 yards and 3.76 YPC. In the 7 games since the bye week the Bills have given up 20 sacks. Willis McGahee has run 76 times for 308 yards and 4.0 YPC. I have to say...Im not impressed, and despite the general opinion that this line has been playing much better than any line the Bills have had in years (it doesnt take much does it?) Jason Peters will be the anchor of this line for many years to come, and by all accounts Pennington has looked very good at RT, but the offensive line must be a priority this offseason for Marv and co, and that means not waiting until the second day to select offensive linemen.