Starkiller

What can you all tell me about this guy? Obviously I've never heard of him since he's a backup, but clearly he's a quality special teams player. Thanks...

SD only gave him the high tender to control the bidding. Same as Atlanta did with Shaub. Turner will probably go for a 2nd round value (2nd round pick or swap of 1st rounders), give or take. Just look at what you guys got for Travis Henry and Willis McGahee, both of whom were more proven. Hell, Marshall Faulk was only traded for a high 2nd and a 5th...

Well, I think the Titans do want a veteran to backup LenDale. Brown is the best choice, but Dillon is a possibility. But I can't see bringing in Dillon if they want White to start. But they also have looked at Kevin Barlow and Maurice Hicks (49ers RFA), which doesn't fit at all if they are actually at looking at Turner or Dillon. And yes, negotiating with the Titans could also up Turner's asking price, so it can help both sides even if it's all for show. Now maybe I'm wrong and the Titans brass really love Turner and have given up on White, but that's just not my take.

I'm a Titans fan, and I think he's a punk, too. But I hope that the Las Vegas incident has finally knocked some sense into him... http://break.com/index/pacman_jones_on_trial.html

Here's the thing: even we Titans fans don't really know where LenDale stands. Rumors have it that he's fat and out of shape (260 lbs). But that's just rumor so far, and it's possible he's bulked up partly on purpose to be the next Bus for all I know. Plus, training camp is still far away. But the fact is the Titans are talking to Turner and Corey Dillon, not to mention trying to keep Chris Brown. My take on all this is that the organization is trying to motivate LenDale. His biggest question mark going into the draft was that he was lazy, but if he was motivated then he'd be an excellent RB. I don't think the Titans actually plan to trade for Turner. And I hope they don't intend to really go after Dillon, though I would like to bring back Brown because he's good (when healthy) and is a good complimentary back to LenDale's power. This is just my take on the Turner situation from a Titans' perspective. But I think you guys or the Packers will end up with him.

Would you guys be interested in trading for Travis Henry?

Bennett didn't catch a pass today. I'm not sure Vince even threw the ball his direction all day. Brandon Jones is the guy who burned the Bills as a receiver today. He's a fairly big receiver (6-1, 212) with good athletic ability. But I agree that you guys don't need a speed guy across from Evans and with Parrish in the slot. A Drew Bennett/Ed McCaffrey type would be perfect for your team.

And to Los Angeles?

Buffalo won the toss. That's why they got the ball to start the game. Think about it: have you ever seen an NFL team that won the coin toss to start the game but didn't choose to receive?

I'm not sure how they decide who takes what side in the 2nd half, I only know about who gets the ball. Maybe you just take the wind knowing the other team gets the ball to start. Or maybe it's just based entirely off the first half decision. Can't be sure... But I am positive about not being able to defer on the kickoff. You either choose to receive it or you kick off to start both halves.

I may be biased, being a Titans fan and all, but I'd say that Young is already at least as good an NFL QB as Vick is 6 years into his career. Young may be slightly less athletic than Vick (not a lot), but he's much taller (he can actually see over his OLine) and is a better natural passer (despite the half-Kosar throwing motion). Plus, teams didn't have to take long to try to adapt their defenses to Young's running ability because they just used the anti-Vick gameplan. Young is just harder to defend because he's more dangerous as a passer (though he still has a long way to go).

Well, it was a great game as I expected, but then I didn't think it would be nearly the offensive shootout that it ended up. Vince had a great game, as did Travis Henry. Losman and McGahee played pretty well, too. Both teams made some big mistakes that could have cost them the game, so even that was pretty balanced. As for the end, I think Bills fans would have to be nuts to have expected your kicker to try a 45 yard FG into that wind. When Bironas tried a shorter one in the same direction earlier it died and barely made it over the crossbar. The play ended up being a disaster (not sure what the actual play call was), but they had to go for it. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good next season...

This isn't college football. When you win the coin toss you ALWAYS elect to receive. You don't get to defer on the kickoff until the 2nd half like in college. The team that loses the coin toss gets to choose the sides in the 1st half and then the option whether to kick or receive in the 2nd half. So if you win the coin toss, you take the ball...

Both are good. Bironas has a strong leg and is pretty accurate. Hentrich is one of the league's best punters, but admittedly he has had some back issues in recent years that have hurt him. I wonder how his knuckleball will fly in 20 mph wind...

Whatever my stepson told you, it's a lie...