DanInUticaTampa Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Unfortunately, the draft is precisely where Buddy has done the most damage to this franchise. Pretty much. Buddy has shined with keeping our own and free agency. The draft he is average at best. And that first draft was terrible Edited January 1, 2013 by DanInUticaTampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 How do you guys get these texts? I get random ones fr the app sometimes - any help would be appreciated Thanks Don't go sue the club when you get a couple extra texts a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Russ has no money to spend and that's the problem. He is still just Wilson's yes man. But he does have keys to Ralph's car, so let's see if he can drive. I'll give him a while before I decide if he deserves his licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 If you think Ralph handed his checkbook to Brandon, you are dreaming! So this whole thing is a lie? Unfortunately, the draft is precisely where Buddy has done the most damage to this franchise. Right, guys like Spiller, Carrington, Dareus, Gilmore, Glenn, etc. are KILLING this team No Nix. Keep up with the conversation. Ah, I see, so Brandon and Whaley will just let Nix tank this draft...that makes much more sense...what's in the water today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 So it's basically a non-story story. Russ gets more control b/c Ralph is old (duh). The Nix-to-Whaley transition will happen (which we always expected). Nothing to see here. New head coach? That's news. New QB? That's news. This? Eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Russ has no money to spend and that's the problem. He is still just Wilson's yes man. But he does have keys to Ralph's car, so let's see if he can drive. I'll give him a while before I decide if he deserves his licence. Are you basing this on the $100M they gave to Mario? Or the millions they're raking in from the Toronto extension? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Russ has no money to spend and that's the problem. He is still just Wilson's yes man. But he does have keys to Ralph's car, so let's see if he can drive. I'll give him a while before I decide if he deserves his licence. His choice for the next HC will say quite a bit about whether the car is driving in the wrong direction and headed for a crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgg Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Thanks, I always do. Nothing better than family and football. And yes, Nix is stepping down. https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora Just not today...after the draft. Got it. So nothing has changed. The same football personnel department that has drafted terribly over a 3-year period will remain in charge of this franchise going forward. Doug Whaley was responsible for setting the draft board (the same draft board that indicated Russell Wilson is not worthy of a 3rd round pick). With Russ Brandon -- who is already the CEO of the franchise now charge -- things are supposed to change? What an utter joke. Whereas franchises like Jacksonville, Arizona, Cleveland and Indianapolis have cleaned house in an effort to bring in new front office talent, the Bills continue to accept abysmal performance as part of their DNA. Terrible product, but one that you undoubtedly endorse. Edited January 1, 2013 by Dawgg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 So it's basically a non-story story. Russ gets more control b/c Ralph is old (duh). The Nix-to-Whaley transition will happen (which we always expected). Nothing to see here. New head coach? That's news. New QB? That's news. This? Eh. Yup. All of this has been in progress for a few years - just announced that its at the tipping point today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) So it's basically a non-story story. Russ gets more control b/c Ralph is old (duh). The Nix-to-Whaley transition will happen (which we always expected). Nothing to see here. New head coach? That's news. New QB? That's news. This? Eh. Have to start somewhere. Coach soon and QB later on. Edited January 1, 2013 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 So this whole thing is a lie? Right, guys like Spiller, Carrington, Dareus, Gilmore, Glenn, etc. are KILLING this team Ah, I see, so Brandon and Whaley will just let Nix tank this draft...that makes much more sense...what's in the water today? They let AJ tank it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Last time that happened AJ Smith blew the draft on purpose. But, AJ Smith is a proven !@#$. I wouldn't put him and Nix in the same category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Got it. So nothing has changed. The same football personnel department that has drafted terribly over a 3-year period will remain in charge of this franchise going forward. Doug Whaley was responsible for setting the draft board (the same draft board that indicated Russell Wilson is not worthy of a 3rd round pick). With Russ Brandon -- who is already the CEO of the franchise now charge -- things are supposed to change? What an utter joke. Whereas franchises like Jacksonville, Arizona, Cleveland and Indianapolis have cleaned house in an effort to bring in new front office talent, the Bills continue to accept abysmal performance as part of their DNA. Terrible product, but one that you undoubtedly endorse. Okay then, go cry in your oatmeal... Yup. All of this has been in progress for a few years - just announced that its at the tipping point today. Tipping point...well put. They let AJ tank it. Wait, so John Butler, who was the GM at the time, allowed his assistant GM to tank the draft, which means that Nix, who's GM now, will tank the draft despite the presence of Whaley and Brandon? Got it....love that logic. How, might I ask, do you know of this devious plan? I need to get some of those sources! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgg Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Right, guys like Spiller, Carrington, Dareus, Gilmore, Glenn, etc. are KILLING this team You clearly aren't very bright -- which great for the Bills' ticket office and merchandise sales Gilmore wasn't very good this year, despite what you say. And make all the rookie excuses you want, there were at least 7-10 rookie CB's that played better than him this season. Dareus has underachieved relative to his draft status. Solid starter, hardly dominant. And most of this front office's picks have been dubious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellaman101 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 wait, really? If only there was a 10-page thread about this already... [just giving you a hard time] Sorry man, just posting the ESPN version.. I dont play the Twitter horse crap... I think the DW info it great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I think it's a great development. Russ is a WNY guy who has worked hard to cement the team here by moving TC to Rochester and establishing the Toronto series. I think he'll be working behind the scenes to broker a deal with new ownership as well. Also, I think Nix is essentially done now - neutered by the firing of a coach that he said he was going to retain despite his putrid record. Whaley will have a HUGE hand in selecting the new coach and the new QB in the draft. Great day to be a Bills fan! 2013 is looking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Right, guys like Spiller, Carrington, Dareus, Gilmore, Glenn, etc. are KILLING this team Well, somebody is responsible for assembling one of the worst defenses in NFL history, on a team with no QB, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 You clearly aren't very bright -- which great for the Bills' ticket office and merchandise sales Gilmore wasn't very good this year, despite what you say. And make all the rookie excuses you want, there were at least 7-10 rookie CB's that played better than him this season. Dareus has underachieved relative to his draft status. Solid starter, hardly dominant. And most of this front office's picks have been dubious. Please do tell of these 7-10. I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I was really disgusted with this at first, but the reaction of the local media guys, who are normally so negative about it, changed my mood to more optimistic. Removes the Ralph/Littman influence, age goes way down with Brandon/Whaley, I like that they don't need Ralph's approval for the new coach....big deall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 You clearly aren't very bright -- which great for the Bills' ticket office and merchandise sales Gilmore wasn't very good this year, despite what you say. And make all the rookie excuses you want, there were at least 7-10 rookie CB's that played better than him this season. Dareus has underachieved relative to his draft status. Solid starter, hardly dominant. And most of this front office's picks have been dubious. Name atleast 7-10. Seriously. I'm curious to see names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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