I was suprised Incogneto not tendered

[8-8 Forever?]

Very stupid move, we seriously had no depth to begin with. Unless the Bills are planning on bringing 2-3 free agents and 2-3 draft picks, we'll actually be worse off than we were last year.

 

unfortunately, this year will be worse than last year. hard to predict otherwise.. Gailey won't be pulling any magic in his first year. doesn't have the horses. defenses will eat this team up this year. Vikings, Steelers, Bears, Bengals. it will be ugly. But then we get a top 3 pick and take Locker and away we go.. maybe in another city, but away we go...

[Trader]

Yup, white people are terrified of black people and that is why Marshawn Lynch's behavior is not soundly accepted. In fact white people in general have a really tough time worshipping black athletes with all that fear paralyzing them.

 

Oh and trust me all the people in the city aren't cool with Lynch's problems either.

 

 

I do understand that race is always an issue in the U.S.A. but in this case I think you are taking it too far. Most people Black or white judging from the sale of Jerseys do not have a problem worshiping athletes regardless of color. I do think people make assumptions about athletes based on race. I have a problem with Lynch on my roster not really because of the near crimes he has committed most of which are not tragic in nature but because he seems to be teetering on an the NFL fence. One more infraction and he is suspended for a long time. I don't see him changing his behavior which tells me he just might not be there when we need him. Perhaps that is why the Bills did not tender Incognito?

[thebandit27]

I think it's more simple than some people are making it...

 

He's just not that good, so he's just not worth any future trouble.

[PushthePile]

I do understand that race is always an issue in the U.S.A. but in this case I think you are taking it too far. Most people Black or white judging from the sale of Jerseys do not have a problem worshiping athletes regardless of color. I do think people make assumptions about athletes based on race. I have a problem with Lynch on my roster not really because of the near crimes he has committed most of which are not tragic in nature but because he seems to be teetering on an the NFL fence. One more infraction and he is suspended for a long time. I don't see him changing his behavior which tells me he just might not be there when we need him. Perhaps that is why the Bills did not tender Incognito?

I was being sarcastic. We are on the same page.

[Mr. WEO]

You are full of crap, Marshawn Lynch could have owned Buffalo. Dreads and gold teeth aren't shocking, let alone frightening. People might think they look stupid, but some people might think long hair and tattoos look stupid. While many others think both looks are cool. Eitherway not shocking and little old WNY has black people too. The fear of the unknown is about two decades old. The white culture has embraced Hip Hop and all the bells and whistles that go with it.

 

Not many of us care about his hair, teeth, tats, or skin color. Can he stay out of trouble? Can he play football?

Lately he is falling short of expectations on both fronts. IMO, if he didn't act like an idiot, his look and personality would have made him one of the most popular Bills ever, even in the rampant racist suburbs of Buffalo.

 

Excellent post!

[Alaska Darin]

I'm sure Incognito was wicked interested in backing up Wood/Levitre.

 

Perhaps the BILLS decided to keep their 2 draft choices and let them develop over a guy who has been a problem child EVERY SEASON of his career.

[SoulMan]

Foolish not to sign Richie. Foolish.

[Ghost of Rob Johnson]

I've seen Wade Smith rated higher on UFA lists than Incognito, and with his ability to play center has added value. Incognito had alot of issues coming into Buffalo including his undisiplined play and also being accused of sitting out a game with a fake illness in 2008. I don't think it should be a surprise that Chan Gailey, if he's able to be replaced with an equally talented option, would rather not have him on the team.

[Thurman#1]

I dont remember seeing anybody say Wood was a better center then Mack last year

 

 

 

At least three people said that they thought Wood was the best center picked last year, because that was how many times I replied by saying "Yeah, except for Mack, of course."

 

And that was during the season.

 

Before the draft Wood was a huge favorite and Mack had some supporters (especially me, I wanted Mack or Pettigrew) but not all that many.

[Orton's Arm]

Ah, here's a perfect example.

 

I just want guys who get the job done. I could care less about anger either way.

My post was in response to someone who'd written about Incognito's "character flaws" or something to that effect. My point was than anger is typically a good trait for an offensive lineman to have; because it makes him play better than he otherwise would. I am not one of your "Wood is better than Mack because Wood is angrier" people.

[generaLee83]

WTF? Another brain dead decision for this club. Butler retires. We have tomato cans at tackles. Wood is coming off a horrific injury- potentially career ending. We have 2 decent healthy lineman on the entire roster. And we do not tender Incogneto. Man it is tough to be a Bills fan. I could not screw this team up this bad if I tried. Thank God for the Nets- so we are not the worst franchise in all sports

 

Tender Ellison- has no use on this team anymore, way too small to play LB in the 3-4

 

Don't tender Incognito- Team sucks horribly on OL and is oft injured, create another hole.

 

Same old Bills.