JuanGuzman

just browsing the roster and man is it devoid of top notch stud players. Im my view the Bill's have three impact players: 1. Aaron Schobel 2. Lee Evans 3. Jason Peters One could argue that Derrick Dockery and Donte Whitner are knocking on the door. If J.P Losman continues with last years strong play you could include him and maybe a rejuvenated Takeo Spikes. Donte Whitner probably will develope into one. Potentially Angelo Crowell & Ko-Simpson. I thought about adding Terrence McGee but he seems ill suited in the cover 2. Patriots impact players: 1. Ty Warren 2. Richard Seymour 3. Vince Wilfork 4. Tom Brady 5. Asante Samuel 6. Logan Mankins 7. Adalius Thomas Potential Impact Players: Laurence Maroney, Benjamin Watson, Rosevelt Colvin, Dan Koppen, Ellis Hobbs and Matt Light (6). and Maybe 1 of their recievers developes as well. NY jets Impact Players: 1. L. Coles 2. Thomas Jones 3. Kerry Rhodes 4. Johnathan Vilma 5. Shaun Ellis 6. Nick Mangold Potential stars: D'brickshaw Ferguson, Justin Miller, Jericho Cotchery, Dewayne Robertson. Chad Pennington gets the job done. Miami Dolphin's Impact players: 1. Jason Taylor 2. Joey Porter 3. Zach Thomas 4. Chris Chambers 5. Channing Crowder Potential: Vernon Carey, Ronnie Brown, Daunte Culpepper ( if he recovers), Marty Booker ( solid year last year maybe an abberation) I think i tried to fair in evaluating the divison and i could have missed some guys, or over rated some players. But it just seems to me the Roster lacks true studs who will have opposing coordinators altering their game plan. This years draft is crucial; the Bill's need to add some players who can have an impact right away and maybe a few more quality FA's in they expect to compete with the Patriots and Jets for the division title.

Tony Kornheiser is a moron i don't trust his opinion on anything other than the American Idol compettion. The Bill's hands were forced into trading McGahee there was no other alternative and in that sense I though the Raven's got a quality back for a decent price.

Nothing is wrong with Ko-Simpson, as i said im very comfortable with him as a starter for years to come. But I do think Laron Landry will be the better player over course of his career.

2nd and 5th is okay i guess. Its too bad the Raven's 2nd rd pick is so late (61st)

That same reason could explain the cancellation in Detroit, they clearly gave up a lot for Tatum Bell and Kevin Jones is expected to be healthy at some point next season. Maybe he cancelled with Detroit because he doesn't want to be in a situation where there are 3 quality running backs again eg. Travis Henry and Lendale White in Tennessee. Obviously there is no link to the story but i guess it depends what they are emphasing as the meat to the story eg.: "(fact)Brown cancelled interview with Detroit therefore (hearsay) he must be signing with the bills. Vice Vesra: "(fact) Chris Brown stayed over an extra night in Buffalo to work on the details of a contract"

good point that is the position i would like to see the Bill's take. But playing devil's advocate you could also factor in the (walk away position) might cause Willis to publicly demand for a trade (and we would get even less value) e.g D. Branch, Lance Briggs scenario or he would be such a locker room malcontent it would retard the development of the Bills young leaders eg. JP Losman, Lee Evans.

Yep, I am in agreement there. Nothing wrong with converting a player but you don't waste a top 20 pick on a gamble. I really like Laron Landry though and IMO he would be an upgrade over Ko-Simpson right now.... but you gotta draft based on need. And right now im comfortable with KO-Simpson as the starter for years to come.

Link Given what the Jet's had to give up (Pick # 37) for a running back Thomas Jones who had a far superior season with Bears and Chicago's 2nd round pick (63), I can't see the Bill's getting a deal for McGahee that would constitute anything near fair value.

There is a definte theme to our O-line" Big Guys and supposedly quick feet. Given that generalization what style of running back would be best suited as the #1 back? Keep in mind that the options i give are based on style of play eg. Power Back, Scat Back or Balanced RB. Don't judge based on the talent of the players i use for options, rather assume that the players I list are all equal in terms of ability & only separated by style pf play - Power Back, Scat Back or Balanced RB. Power Back: One of those big power RB's in the mold of Jamaal Lewis, Deuce McAlister, Najeh Davenport and Brandon Jacobs, Reuben Droughns types. Won't make you miss to often but can flat out run right through you, would be tacklers frequently bounce off these guys, Not very good catching the ball out of the backfield, but much better at picking up the blitz. Potential FA's: T.J Duckett 6'0 254 Redskins. Potential Draft Pick: Tony Hunt 6'0 230 Penn State Scat Back: Smaller Back who relies more on bursts of speed, shifts direction easily (make you miss in a shoe box type player) won't break many tackles. Elite receiver out of the backfield, but struggles in pass protection. NFL Comparisons: Leon Washington, Warrick Dunn, Jerious Norwood, Tatum Bell. Potential FA's: Derrick Blaylock 5'9 210lbs NY JETS(?) couldn't really think of any other scat back FA's (Shaud Williams ahaha). Potential Draft Pick: Garret Wolfe Northern Illinois 5'7 177lbs Balanced Back:: Hybrid of the two - will break arm tackles and beat sloppy defenders on cuts. Won't bulldoze anybody nor juke you out of your shoes but a combination of some power, some speed, and some agility will help him breakruns. Multi-dimensional threat running and catching NFL prototypes: Ladell Betts, Thomas Jones, Chester Taylor, Micheal Pittman, Mike Bell, Chris Perry. Potential FA: Chris Brown Potential Draft Pick: Kenny Irons Some may not agree with my classifications of players, but mainly i just want to know what type of player would suit the Bill's O-line and coaching scheme. Fairchild is graduate of the Mike Martz offensive playbook one wonders if he would prefer a scat back in the mold of a Marshall Faulk. Although its worth noting the 2006 Bills were more of a power running team than the finnesse running games coordinated by Fairchild and Martz. The simple answer is to run a powerback behind a power o-line. Have a powerback who can physically wear down opposing teams and allowing Bill's O-line and RB them to assert their will on teams by the time the 4th Q rolls around. Lastly the balanced back breaks the occaisional strech play while keeping opposing defenses honest between the tackles, somewhat like McGahee last year when he had holes to run through. Obviously i ignored all world players who do it all like: L.T, Larry Johnson, Frank Gore, Clinton Portis, Steven Jackson.

I think the writer certainly showed his colours by using the word "High-Character" but I do think strong-minded veterans like Harrison and Seymour who come to work to get the job done and put an emphasis on winning by any means would stop Randy Moss from being a cancer in the locker room, because he wouldn't instantly become a respected voice. He would first have to defer to those leaders mentioned and guys like Troy Brown.

I believe that Wes Welker's agent and the patriots already have the terms of a contract in place but it could significantly less than he would of got had they signed him to a rstricted FA offer sheet.

Sorry didn't realise there was already on thread open on this topic, I hate duplicates and would not care if a moderator wanted to close this one and merge the threads.

Boston Herald Both ESPN and FOX SPORTS have picked up this rumour in their Rumour Central, and NFL News & Notes sections respectively. Although I tend to agree with Peter King's view: Lastly with the Pat's addition of Wes Welker Chad Jackson (1st rd pick), Reche Caldwell and Jabar Gaffney its not as though WR is an extremely pressing need.

Typing Skills would imply a typo, I think he just misspelt his name since he did it once in the topic title and once in the post. I don't mean to nitpick its just I think a lot of people just spend 1/2 hr day googling "top running back prospects" and immediately they're draft experts. AOL Sports Blog Read my post: Not once did I say i wouldn't draft him based on his character all i said was his stock could be falling due to the accusations + golf cart driving spree (which i thought was hillarious) GM and scouts inspect these prospects with a fine tooth comb and it doesn't take much to start a free fall. Players who dropped Combine Winners & Losers some of Lynch's combine results: Group 6 (RB) -- Top Five Results: 60 Shuttle 1.Kenny Irons Auburn 11.47 2. Chris Henry 11.51 3. Briand Leonards 11.59 4. Nate Ilaoa 11.78 5. Marshawn Lynch 11.80 Group 6 (RB) -- Top 10 Results: Three Cone 1. Garrett Wolfe - 6.69 2. Ahmad Bradshaw - 6.70 3. Antonio Pittman - 6.84 4. Brian Leonard - 6.88 5. Chris Henry Arizona - 6.96 6. Ramonce Taylor - 6.98 7. Kenny Irons - 7.00 8. Brandon Jackson - 7.00 9. Marshawn Lynch - 7.05 10. Jason Snelling - 7.06 Group 6 (RB) -- Top Five Results: 20 Shuttle 1. Garrett Wolfe - 4.08 2. Ahmad Bradshaw - 4.09 3. Chris Henry - 4.14 4. Brandon Jackson - 4.14 5. Antonio Pittman - 4.16 N/A Marshawn Lynch Group 6 (RB) -- Top 10 Results: Vertical Jump 1. Darius Walker - 40 1/2 2. Adrian Peterson - 38 1/2 3. Kenny Irons - 38 4. Kolby Smith - 38 5. Cory Anderson - 37 6. Brandon Jackson - 37 7. Thomas Clayton - 36 1/2 8. Chris Henry - 36 9. (tie) Marshawn Lynch - 35 1/2 10. Eldra Buckley 35 1/2 Group 6 (RB) -- Top 10 Results: Broad Jump 1. Chris Henry - 10'7" 2. Adrian Peterson - 10'7" 3. Marshawn Lynch - 10'5" 4. Ramonce Taylor - 10'5" 5. Keny Irons - 10'3" 6. Antonio Pittman - 10'3" 7. Darius Walker - 10'3" 8. Brandon Jackson - 10'2" 9. Brian Leonard - 10'2" 10. Lorenzo Booker - 10'1" Group 6 (RB) -- Top 10 Results: 40-Yard Dash 1. Chris Henry - 4.40 2. Adrian Peterson - 4.40 3. Antonio Pittman - 4.40 4. Kenny Irons - 4.45 5. Lorenzo Booker 4.46 6. Marshawn Lynch 4.46 7. DeShawn Wynn 4.48 8. Alonzo Coleman 4.49 9. Ramonce Taylor 4.50 10. Kolby Smith 4.51 Combine Results The only event where he was near the top of his group was the the Broad Jump(3rd). The cone drills and shuttles which are vital for RB since they measure speed and agility coordination eg. how well you can cut Lynch was consistently in the the bottom tier of performers . Vertical was poor, his forty was middle of the pack. All im saying is if Lynch is supposed to be the consensus # 2 his combine results didn't show it, moreover his compettition K. Irons, C. Henry and A. Pittman consistently out performed him in drills. Lastly I think you guys are misinterpreting my original post: Not once did i say "don't draft Lynch he sucks". All I said was 12 is too high for him IMO. I went on to say I like his age, durability & recieving skills & he would be a steal if he somehow fell to (43) moreover i added maybe the bills could trade up to the late 1st round to get him.I agree with you guys that if his draft stock started plummeting it would be a good thing becuase he is the #2 RB IMO and it would increase the bill's chances of getting him. Please read the entire scope of a post before you get your panties in a knot. My post was neither a whole hearted endorsement of Marshawn's skill nor a complete dismissal of Lynch's ability to become an elite back in this league. i think it was a balanced assesment of an intriguing prospect. Also look up the word perceived in a dictionary.

(12) DT Amobi Okoye 6'2 287 (Louisville) (43) CB Marcus McCauley 6'1 200 (Fresno State) (74) RB Tony Hunt 6'0 230 (Penn State) (107) WR Syvelle Newton 6'2 217 (South Carolina) (169) ILB H.B Blades 5'11 237 (Pitt) this one is wishful thinking, i'd like to see us move up to get 4th-5th round pick and snag him. Good chance all the others will be their when we draft IMO.

It would sure be nice for JP's development and free Lee Evan's from constant double teams if we had a 2nd receiver capable of affecting another team's defensive game plan. Right now I don't think a combination Price, Reed and Parrish can get it done. I find Antonio Bryant intriguing: yes he is an A-Hole with a litany of transgressions but I think one of the more physically gifted receivers in the NFL, I love the way he attacks the ball not afraid to go over the middle. IMO its a high risk, high reward move. Kelley Washington (6'3) the bengals 4th reciever is another guy to keep on eye on as an "under the radar guy" he has been behind gifted recievers in Cincy eg. Chad Johnson, T.J Houshmanzadeh, Chris Henry. But has shown flashes of skill in limited playing time. It would be especially nice to get a big guy for the red zone someone who can get up and get the ball at its highest point.

Its hard not to be impressed with his physical measurables, but a common theme im hearing is soft. who cares if your 6'8 pushing 350 if you don't have a nasty streak in you, you're useless. I mean part of football is the willingness to line up in front of your man and physically dominate him for 60 minutes. I get the impression the Walker is more than happy to collect a pay cheque block an occaisional FG and just live a life of general comfortability (but maybe im reading too much into it). Perhaps a switch back to Gaurd will get him motivated because he will have less responsibilities, regardless someone needs to light a fire under this guy because he is defintely a physical speciman. EDIT: I would have prefered a guy like Max Starks Pitt's restricted F.A I think he is played out of position at RT in Pitt and struggles in the pass block but i think he would be a perfect candidate for a switch to guard cause when he gets his hands on you he just mauls you and drive blocks you to the ground.

Im going to have to point out its spelt Marshawn. Don't mean to be a prick but you're oppinion loses come credibility when you misspell the player's name that your advising the bills to draft. 12 would be way too high for him IMO, but the good news is he had a terrible combine with many of the other RB's out performing him in shuttles and cone drills. Also I could see his attitude being a bit of question mark that might effect his draft status (he had charges of assault and battery filed against him that were later dropped because lack of evidence, the woman claimed he choked her and sexually assaulted her) secondly the clip of him drivig around in the golf cart after the win although hillarious sort of of points to a me a first attitude something that some GM's see as warning signs. Recently scouts have criticized his up right running style. All im saying is these perceived criticisms of Lynch might make him a candidate for a spectacular fall of his draft stock eg. Lendale White and somehow he could be available when the bills pick at 43 ( although i highly doubt it) or the bills could trade up to the late first rd if they wanted to get him. I like the fact he is just turning 21 (apri 22ndl) has been a durable back over his career at Cal without taking too much of beating and he is an excellent receiver out of the back field. Defintely a guy to keep an eye on.

That's an assine comment. I have watched a lot of Antonio Bryant including his career at Pitt where he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as sophmore. I think he is one of the most talented and physically gifted of any of the WR's in the NFL. Whether or not Bryant and his baggage are good fit for the Bills is certainly debatable, his talent however is not. Don't dumb down the debate with comments like "he sucks" - - from a skill standpoint Antonio Bryant would be significant upgrade over [not so]Peerless Price and Josh Reed at. Lastly I would add this. Buffalo is not the most desireable place for Free Agents we have issues competing with other teams based on: (1) location, (2) ability to offer huge sums of money up front ( unlike the Redskins) (3) are recent struggles standings wise (4) we lack a really marketable player (LT, Vince Young, Chad Johnson) who can be used as freeagent magnet to convince other NFL players to hop on board the Bills bandwagon. So at some point we have to take a calculated risk on a high reward, high risk high reward player.

Bryant Cut Bryant is a headcase but i abosolutely love this guy's game. One of the most talented recievers out there, him and Lee Evans would give use one of the most outstanding 1-2 WR combos in the entire NFL. Also i think Dick Jauron's style of coaching might suit Bryant's hot headed personality, plus he would have no national media attention in Buffalo.

Henry tested through the roof at the combine not only in the 40 but also in the bench press and teh agility tests. His production at arizona was marginal to say the least. But if im the bills i go pack and carefully inspect the video to try and find out whether his low avg. was because of Henry's own inability or it was the blocking and scheming that that hurt Henry's stats.

I understand that Ricky Williams is fully intent on making a comeback to the NFL and is cooperating with the NFL's drug testing lab and plans to file an appeal soon for reinstatement soon. He had a mediocre CFL season last year plagued by injury. From the games I saw him in; Ricky Williams still turned the corner way too fast for a man his size which impressed me, especially live. Yet his statistics in the games he was healthy for were poor (4.8 avg anything under 5 in the cfl is generally considered a disappointment) this could be do to that fact the ARGOS had a notoriously poor running game, characterized by a bad o-line and poor schemes but it could be signal of his decline as a running back. His competitor and replacement was John Avery a former 1st rd NFL pick, XFL star and CFL veteran who averaged 0.5 more yards per carry than Ricky this year. Lastly I would add the CFL running game is a lot different from the NFLs and perhaps Ricky was ill-suited for that style of play. I guess my question would be, what his deal? can he only comeback and play? or is it only for the Dolphins? if it was possible would it worth the risk for the Bills to sign him (they could use depth at RB and there is the simplistic Toronto Buffalo connection)? does he have anything left in tank? does he even want to play football or does he simply see it as a was to "get payed" since he forfeited so much money when he walked out on the team?

just wondering if this board had a consensus top 3 for best GM's in the League Here are my top 3: 1. A.J. Smith (Chargers) 2. Ozzie Newsom (Ravens) 3. Tom Heckert (Eagles)

I think Justin Griffith is the best full back in the entire league. its tough position to evaluate because you have to know the exact blocking scheme prior to the play but i never see this guy miss a block. It seems to me that Fairchild likes running out of double te and single back sets a lot though. I wonder if Griffith would fit our offense scheme? Fairchild is a graduate of the Mike Martz school of offense and i can never remember Matz being to big on blocking FB's but correct me if im wrong.

First of all the Aaron Smith Chris Kelsay comparison is out of whack because their responsibilities are completely different. Smith is a 3-4 defensive end whose primary responsibility is gap control (3-4 ends have to controle both the B and C gaps) while keeping the o-lineman off the linebackers. Hence 3-4 defensive end's statistics, specifically Sacks are much lower on avg due to their role in a 3-4 defense. Julius Pepper's himself said he hates playing 3-4 cause its like playing DT Hence a purely statistical comparison between the two does little to demonstrate eithers effectiveness. I think most posters on this board would agree that Aaron Smith is an elite level 3-4 defensive end, conversly Kelsay a middle of the pack starting DE. As for my thoughts on the signing of Kelsay: Ultimately I will reserve my final judgement until i see the details of the contract, but if what is reported is true I have to say Bill's management/coaches must have seen something in Kelsay that I am missing. While I agree Kelsay is a serviceable DE, I thought a combination of Ryan Denney, Anthony Hargove and lower level FA or middle rd draft pick could have filled the Kelsay void at a much cheaper cost -- Saving the Bills lots of money to pursue either they're own free agents (Clements and London Fletcher) or to pursue other FAs/(potentially available players) in areas of need such as Steinbach, Max Starks, Adalius Thomas, Jared Allen, Micheal Turner, Cato June. To re-iterate I think the Bills overpayed for an avg DE in turn hampering their ability to sign other FA's. But here's hoping Chris Kelsay and the Bill's braintrust prove me wrong.