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That was a hell of a shot across Kolb's bow by Marrone... Was it not?

This^^^ All respect due to Flash who clearly looks like a special talent, I think Easley looks the part of an NFL #2 WR much more than Goodwin does...And I like to see what he does against a few #1 CB's...To my admittedly uneducated eye Easley looks like a beast...He looks like he's got some Anquan Boldin in him, only Easley is faster...I think he needs a a bigger opportunity, and what better time than the preseason to do it?

So...You think not bringing Byrd back = sacrificing yet another season in the name of a rebuild? He's one player...And if you don't think the Bills are in year one of a complete overhaul I don't know what to tell you...Yes it looks very promising due to the Coaches...But it's preseason...And this is a VERY young team...The fact that it looks so good is further incentive for the Bills to make darn sure they get something in return for Byrd next off season...This roster is going to need that extra pick...It will build on something much bigger than what this season may or may not be if they give in to Byrd's pos agent...Plus chances are still very likely Byrd is back by game 2-3 anyway... Don't get me wrong...I'm not blind...I know Byrd is a very good Safety...Probably a top 10 Saftey in the NFL...But the writing is on the wall with this one...He does not want to be in Buffalo...To me it's crystal clear...He's allowing his agent to push this thing to the very end for nothing more than the insurance that the Bills cannot secure compensation for him next season...He does not want to be here...Now...I'm not sure if it's simply because he's a west coast guy, or because the Bills have sucked since he's been here, or whatever...But I'm going under the educated-guess/assumption that the guy does not want to sign long term in Buffalo for anything less than being the top paid S in the NFL...And he is NOT the top playing S in the NFL...So...If I'm the Bills there is no way I'm giving an inch...And whatever that leads to...well...it's just going to have to do for now...I think they overcome it somehow, someway regardless... But in no way do I believe that Jarius Byrd is the difference maker between another 6-10 season and the playoffs...EJ Manuel? Yes...JB...Not so much...

The main reason I'm thinking it's a better strategy to keep Rogers on the 53 is the fact that the way it looks right now the Bills will be pretty solid from 1-5 (Stevie, Woods, TJ, Goodwin, and Easley), and that 6th WR will likely be inactive on most Sundays anyway...I think for Da'Rick that is the best scenario...It gives him a little hope and confidence bump, but he's still got to work hard to get any PT...Then stash one or two of the other young guys on the PS in case of injury...Like I said before...For this team, at this time, I just think the risk vs. reward in keeping Rogers is well worth it...We'll see though...With this bunch it's hard to imagine the Bills can go wrong...

Agreed Bro... And it's my guess Smith is the odd man out...I like Brad Smith...But he's a vet luxury on a very young team looking to grow together...Easley and Rogers have far better long-term WR upside than Smith IMHO...Plus...I think at least one, if not two, of the other young WR's make it to the PS as well...

Exactly correct...

Exactly...And that's why I say let him holdout as long as he wants...And I think Whaley agrees with me based on where we are now...The truth is the Bills are in year one of a complete overhaul from the FO down to the place kicker...To give up their right to get something in return for Byrd would be seriously stupid IMHO...And I realize the Bills are never going to get a 1st and a 3rd back for Byrd...But with the tag they can negotiate compensation, which I'm guessing in the end will turn out to be a 2nd round pick...In no way do I want the Bills to give that right up...Let him rot at home...

Rarely are those players formerly 1st team all SEC WR's with the measurable's Rogers has, and a clean injury history... It's all between the ears with Da'Rick...If it ever clicks he'll be special...if not then...You know...But at this point he's just a Rookie at one of the tougher positions to master in the NFL...To think he would be a clear standout at this point is a bit ridiculous if you ask me...Especially considering his rough ride in College...Which admittedly was completely Rogers fault...But anyway...I still think the kids upside is worth keeping him ahead of Brad Smith...The thing I did not account for was these other young WR's on the Bills Roster looking as good as they have...Including Easley who just looks like a beast out there...

Or the leverage returns at the end of the season when they can Draft a Safety high should they wish... And I thought Bryd could only play for the Tag money after the deadline? The following is just my opinion... In no way do I want the Bills to give up any of their rights where Byrd or his jackass agent are concerned...They need to assure they can tag him next season in order to work out a trade and get something back for him...I'm all but certain he's done as a Buffalo Bill after this year anyway...Better to assure they get something in return...And basically that's why his jackass agent has him holding out still...They want the Bills to waive their right to tag him next year...Which means the Bills get nothing in return when Bryd does exactly what he's wanted to do all along, and walks...

Good grief...You've got to be kidding me... Well...At least it's not serious...But crap!!!

I'm pretty sure most folks here understand the waiver process behind the PS...It's called "sneaking" because some players are clearly under-the-radar-types with real talent...So teams will play them less in games with the hope that the other 31 will lay off due to a lack of film... But sure...There's no technical way to avoid the waiver process...I have to believe most Bills Fans know that...I hope they do anyway...

I totally agree with this take...But unless the Bills change the way they've been handling him depth-chart-wise, I'm going to be thinking they are more inclined to at least attempt to sneak him down to the PS...I don't think it will work either...And to be honest I think it would be a mistake...But it's sure starting to look like that's what they have in mind...Because clearly they are not trying to feature him thus far...

I don't think there is any question that if in fact Manuel plays well next week, it will undoubtedly be on like a mofo...

Well...I realize he was unblocked...And that was not the point of the post... But anyway....

Gotta give it too Lawson...He was coming full steam and still held on to throw Ponder for the big loss...Very nice play...

No thanks...I just don't think this team is at the point where they can have a luxury like Smith while allowing a talented younger player to get away...And I don't see how it's possible Smith can be a bigger contributor in any phase of the game than he has been here the past couple years, simply because there is more competition now for playing time...And it's not like he set the world on fire since he's been here, even with a major rash of injuries at the WR position... Brad Smith is a solid vet...Don't get me wrong...But this is a unique situation...If the Bills keep Smith they are chancing cutting a legit young talent at WR, while trying to build a talented roster for the future...The Saints are at a completely different organizational point...They are thinking about winning the SB every year, and did just 4 seasons ago...I think Brad Smith would be perfect for a lot of teams...Just not the Bills right now...

Tried to watch Troup a bit on Sunday...Looked to me like he was running in quicksand...No quickness at all to his game...Just a plugger and nothing more...Rooting for the kid though... Gilbert did impress me, though he's on the light side for this bunch...And I'm not sure what they will be looking for in the back-ups...But it seemed to me that Gilbert was getting the most consistent pressure... Who knows...

Agreed 100%... And honestly...Despite the old-school-Gailey-era-garbage-theory I heard spewed this AM on WGR by Joe B (And I like Joe B...I just disagree with his take on this point...) about how important Brad Smith's leadership is in this locker room...If the Bills final Roster does not include those 6 WR's you listed, I'm going to be pissed off...Not that it matters, or that it's any surprise that I'm angry...I'm pretty much angry all the time... This is a new era...A new talented Coaching Staff that...hopefully...has their eyes on a future prize much bigger than the leadership a part-time WR, and solid Special Teams player, is going to offer the locker room for one season...Brad Smith is no better than the 4th or 5th WR on ANY NFL team...Easley and Rogers have legit #2 WR skills...Granted that may take time to develop...But those skills are not going to develop at all sitting behind a 30 year old jack-of-all-trades-type... I like Brad Smith...But sorry Joe B...This is not Ralph/Gailey's Bills any longer...And it's time to move on from these past thoughts and theories that led to years of losing...Give these Coaches the most talented kids and let them grow up together...I think that's the way this team should be built...And with that being said...No way would I cut Rogers or Easley...

Exactly!!!

Exactly... I don't disagree about Smith...but he's caught in a numbers game on a young team that is looking to grow together...Plus...He's never been and every-down WR type...When the Bills are ready to really compete Rogers and Easley will just be entering their prime and Smith will be 32 years old...For this team, at this time, I don't think it makes much sense to keep Smith over Easley, or Rogers...And this is a good thing...It proves The Bills are getting better talent-wise... I have a feeling Brad Smith will be a NY Jet on opening day...

Agreed...Rogers may be more of a project, and there are certainly some issues concerning his attention span, but you can see the kind of talent this kid has...I think Rogers situation is similar to Dez Bryant in that you're going to have to put up with some serious growing pains...But when he steps on the field he's going to be better than most of the guys covering him and he knows it, they know it...Everyone knows it...He's a kid...He's going to have to take his lumps and most importantly stay clean off the field...But if everything clicks he's a possible #1, and for sure a solid #2 NFL WR...You simply can't give up on that kind of a talent just because he's a slightly immature rookie...Especially considering this is a team with an eye on being really good in a year or two...They can and should be patient with Rogers...Even better news for Rogers is the obvious talent Easley has become...That should allow the Bills to cut Brad Smith, and keep Rogers as the last WR on the Roster...

No question you're right...And obviously the book is still unwritten on these two...but the fact they both looked very aware, calm, and considering it was their first NFL look...No question that speaks volumes for Marrone and Hackett... But I will give a quick tip of the hat to the Bills Scouting Dept on Tuel...It was obvious the Bills were high on him during the Draft process...And I was kind of wondering...well...why? Now I see why, and this is a kid who went undrafted...I'm pretty sure the Bills knew that was a possibility, and jumped at the chance to sign him...That's good scouting...Because at this point, even if Tuel only ends up being a decent back-up, it's a great find...

He'll never make it to the PS...

It's preseason...So my apologies upfront...I'm a little behind... But I have to ask...Who is this team?

Over Easley or Rogers? No thanks...