R. Rich Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 *Did the season ever end? I wonder. I see a whole lot of the same issues from the season being passionately debated (seemingly non-stop) here. The tone has gotten a bit more acerbic, but the content is much the same. I took a look at Harvey's post about the "clueless" Losman fans/bashers. By the way, good post, Harv. There was one in there I found that summed up the tone of the debate quite nicely: Am not!Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! Am not! Am too! God, I just love the maturity level of the "most knowledgeable fans in football." 237480[/snapback] You're onto something there, Nanker. **I've read a few different posts about what the Bills should do in free agency and the draft. I'm sure a lot of you know that I think it's important to upgrade the offensive line. That should be first and foremost. I just hope this is the year we aggressively pursue this. We haven't had a dominant OL here in Buffalo since we let Will Wolford and House Ballard go. Which brings me to another point... ***Draft a kicker with our highest draft pick??? That just doesn't make sense to me. I guess I could see it IF we were to go out and do something like: 1. Sign Tra Thomas to play LT 2. Sign a top LG prospect like Jermaine Mayberry or Marco Rivera 3. Sign a good CB like Jason Craft, Aaron Beasley, or Gary Baxter to give us a solid nickel CB to help out against multiple WR sets 4. Sign a pass rushing LB to either replace Posey or be a situational player If we still have any of these issues going into the draft, selecting a kicker first would solve nothing. After all, the 3 kickers who are arguably the best in the NFL-David Akers, Mike Vanderjagt, and Adam Vinatieri-were all UNDRAFTED!!! ****Happy birthday to Drew Blesoe. I don't think he should be our starting QB, but he is a great guy and did have some success leading our team. Happy birthday to Jim and Hunter Kelly. Jim is the best QB we've ever had and a guy whose leadership we truly miss. I hope both are well and enjoy thier day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Always good to see a thread started by R. Rich! And I agree with you about getting other issues taken care of (especially OL) before we worry too much about a kicker, and you bring up good points about 3 of the greatest kickers being undrafted FA's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 day in day out could the mod close some of these before they get to far ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 1. Sign Tra Thomas to play LT 2. Sign a top LG prospect like Jermaine Mayberry or Marco Rivera 3. Sign a good CB like Jason Craft, Aaron Beasley, or Gary Baxter to give us a solid nickel CB to help out against multiple WR sets 4. Sign a pass rushing LB to either replace Posey or be a situational player 238261[/snapback] Rich...good to see you back. I agree with ugrading the OL through F/A especially now that it appears the Bills will be going with Losman at QB. I have to believe WM will be the primary focus on offense and upgrading the LG spot is a must. Ditto for LT if Jennings is not going to be re-signed. As far as CB goes, I am happy with the play of Clements, McGee and Thomas, but you can never have enough good CB's. Posey....I've said it before. Too many games where he is a non-factor. He was a pass rushing LB in a 3-4 scheme being asked to play as a traditional OLB in a 4-3. Experiment over...upgrade if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Always good to see a thread started by R. Rich!238264[/snapback] Who's R. Rich? How's it going big guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahr & Ahr & Associates Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Who's R. Rich? How's it going big guy? 238287[/snapback] Rockpile, You are engaging in line infringement. We must ask that you cease and desist from this activity immediately. Further violations could result in legal action. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Who's R. Rich? How's it going big guy? 238287[/snapback] ......and where the heck have you been ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Do you have any thoughts on Surtain coming to the Bills? Perhaps the phish would take Travis and a pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hey, Rich...I suspect it's too early to tell, but I'd be curious who you have you eyes on when Buffalo enters the draft in April. I completely agree with your assessment that going after a kick will have little impact if we don't address the Oline. Is there someone of value you like for the OL in the draft, assuming we get nothing but maybe a second or third for Henry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 ......and where the heck have you been ???? 239251[/snapback] And, Oh my Goodness! He quoted ME?! We're not worthy... We're not worthy... We're not worthy... diddlediddlediddledah, diddlediddlediddledah, diddlediddlediddledah! Thanks, Rich. We're just trying to keep the sanity level above the waterline. (though I have to admit I've thrown my share of sh-- around lately.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 It's no wonder you are the favorite poster of some people here including me. Just when the maturity level starts dropping below 3rd grade level, here you come with a level headed post that makes sense. You are the man big guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Rich has been over on the College Football part of TSW, with lots of posts about the Draft. Very interesting over there from now until Draft Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Rich has been over on the College Football part of TSW, with lots of posts about the Draft. Very interesting over there from now until Draft Day. 239320[/snapback] Thanks. I'll check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsue Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 *Did the season ever end? I wonder. I see a whole lot of the same issues from the season being passionately debated (seemingly non-stop) here. The tone has gotten a bit more acerbic, but the content is much the same. I took a look at Harvey's post about the "clueless" Losman fans/bashers. By the way, good post, Harv. There was one in there I found that summed up the tone of the debate quite nicely: You're onto something there, Nanker. **I've read a few different posts about what the Bills should do in free agency and the draft. I'm sure a lot of you know that I think it's important to upgrade the offensive line. That should be first and foremost. I just hope this is the year we aggressively pursue this. We haven't had a dominant OL here in Buffalo since we let Will Wolford and House Ballard go. Which brings me to another point... ***Draft a kicker with our highest draft pick??? That just doesn't make sense to me. I guess I could see it IF we were to go out and do something like: 1. Sign Tra Thomas to play LT 2. Sign a top LG prospect like Jermaine Mayberry or Marco Rivera 3. Sign a good CB like Jason Craft, Aaron Beasley, or Gary Baxter to give us a solid nickel CB to help out against multiple WR sets 4. Sign a pass rushing LB to either replace Posey or be a situational player If we still have any of these issues going into the draft, selecting a kicker first would solve nothing. After all, the 3 kickers who are arguably the best in the NFL-David Akers, Mike Vanderjagt, and Adam Vinatieri-were all UNDRAFTED!!! ****Happy birthday to Drew Blesoe. I don't think he should be our starting QB, but he is a great guy and did have some success leading our team. Happy birthday to Jim and Hunter Kelly. Jim is the best QB we've ever had and a guy whose leadership we truly miss. I hope both are well and enjoy thier day. 238261[/snapback] Thank you rrich This is the most sensible post I have read so far. Glad to know there is someone out there being smart and realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 ......and where the heck have you been ???? 239251[/snapback] Far from the madding crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AiO Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Far from the madding crowd. It's much safer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 Do you have any thoughts on Surtain coming to the Bills? Perhaps the phish would take Travis and a pick? 239255[/snapback] I haven't really thought of that one, Bill. We do need at least a solid 3 man rotation at CB (see the Pittsburgh game), but we also have talent AND depth issues in other areas and, I fear, the pick to accompany Henry would be too high to relinquish. And please, DO NOT give up any future picks for Surtain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hey, Rich...I suspect it's too early to tell, but I'd be curious who you have you eyes on when Buffalo enters the draft in April. I completely agree with your assessment that going after a kick will have little impact if we don't address the Oline. Is there someone of value you like for the OL in the draft, assuming we get nothing but maybe a second or third for Henry? 239258[/snapback] I've posted a couple scenarios over in the Mock Draft forum. Feel free to check it out. I'm working on a list of different positions now, as I have mainly been looking at guards, centers, some tackles, and linebackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 And, Oh my Goodness! He quoted ME?!We're not worthy... We're not worthy... We're not worthy... diddlediddlediddledah, diddlediddlediddledah, diddlediddlediddledah! Thanks, Rich. We're just trying to keep the sanity level above the waterline. (though I have to admit I've thrown my share of sh-- around lately.) 239262[/snapback] Who am I that you need to feel worthy for? You aren't the only one who has noticed the 'sanity level' around here. It makes it tough to find a reason to come back here. Thing is, I have many good friends that I've made here and I wouldn't want to lose touch with them. For that reason, I don't think I could just 'give up' TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 It's no wonder you are the favorite poster of some people here including me. Just when the maturity level starts dropping below 3rd grade level, here you come with a level headed post that makes sense. You are the man big guy. 239314[/snapback] At least somebody likes me! Heck, even my wife has said she favors the posts of someone other than me. Oh well. I am concerned with the way things have been going around here. I can only hope there is a turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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