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Amen!

It will without a doubt be Nassib sometime in the 1st round. And contrary to several opinions on this board he is nowhere near being a clone of Ryan Fitzpatrick and he will be a very good NFL QB. He has a strong arm, quick release, throws the ball on a rope, is intelligent, and knows and will run the Bills system efficiently and effectively. He goes through his progressions quickly, is extremely knowledgeable in film study, hardworking, durable, passionate for the game, hates to lose, and is a blue collar player who will be a very good pick for the Bills and Buffalo. That is my prediction. Barkley has nowhere near the arm of Nassib, appears to lob most of his throws, and will not be the Bills pick. Nor will Geno Smith.

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Concerning Jay Skurski's article in the Buffalo News today titled "Bills' Whaley part of fact-finding missions, " Mr. Whaley is quoted as saying "I always tell people my job is to make Buddy's job assistance easy as possible. I want to go out there - and for lack of a better term - betthe foot soldier to track down all the information. I need to take all the information out there, funnel it to the best three or four choices and give Buddy the options to make that choice. It's been the same since I got here. You got to go in there with eight guys that you want and you say 'heck yeah, I'd love to have that guy at 8.' So you're happy no matter what happens in the draft. Everybody says, well is draft day all crazy and stuff? If you set your board right and you're comfortable with it, you just sit back and let the names peel off. Then you say 'well out of those eight guys, that's the guy left.' That's what we want." I don't know if I'm reading too much into these statements, but to me it seems like a very passive way to approach the draft. He's more or less saying we find eight guys we like, then sit back and wait and then take whoever is left over. I don't want that in our draft room. I don't want our scouts and GM "sitting back." I want them actively monitoring what's going on, making calls, discussing options, and doing anything and everything to improve their draft any way they can. What it sounds like to me is that in no way whatsoever will they attempt to move up or down in the draft. It sounds like they are completely locked into pick 8 no matter what, unless maybe someone approaches them. And "It's been the same since I got here.". I just can't see this happening in the New England draft room. I can not see Bill Belichick just sitting there and peeling names off. Am I reading too much into this, an unprepared, off the cuff statement? Or have and will the Bills just let the chips fall where they may? Are they completely locked into pick eight? And will they just passively sit back as the draft progresses waiting for their turn to "peel a name off the board?"

Concerning Jay Skurski's article in the Buffalo News today titled "Bills' Whaley part of fact-finding mission, " Mr. Whaley is quoted as saying "I always tell people my job is to make Buddy's job as easy as possible. I want to go out there - and for lack of a better term - be the foot soldier to track down all the information. I need to take all the information out there, funnel it to the best three or four choices and give Buddy the options to make that choice. It's been the same since I got here. You got to go in there with eight guys that you want and you say 'heck yeah, I'd love to have that guy at 8.' So you're happy no matter what happens in the draft. Everybody says, well is draft day all crazy and stuff? If you set your board right and you're comfortable with it, you just sit back and let the names peel off. Then you say 'well out of those eight guys, that's the guy left.' That's what we want." I don't know if I'm reading too much into these statements, but to me it seems like a very passive way to approach the draft. He's more or less saying we find eight guys we like, then sit back and wait and then take whoever is left over. I don't want that in our draft room. I don't want our scouts and GM "sitting back." I want them actively monitoring what's going on, making calls, discussing options, and doing anything and everything to improve their draft any way they can. What it sounds like to me is that in no way whatsoever will they attempt to move up or down in the draft. It sounds like they are completely locked into pick 8 no matter what, unless maybe someone approaches them. And "It's been the same since I got here.". I just can't see this happening in the New England draft room. I can not see Bill Belichick just sitting there and peeling names off. Am I reading too much into this, an unprepared, off the cuff statement? Or have and will the Bills just let the chips fall where they may? Are they completely locked into pick eight? And will they just passively sit back as the draft progresses waiting for their turn to "peel a name off the board?"

Thank you very much, that was a very detailed and intelligent response. That was what I had figured but I just couldn't understand that with the thousands of other people he could have hired, he just happened to choose our OC's father. I realize he may know him or have worked with him before, and I know he was a great coach as well, it just still struck me as odd. Thanks again.

I actually like Nassib and would have no problem at all if they drafted him with the 8th or subsequent picks. My question is "What does having OC Nathaniel Hackett's father coaching him mean?" I mean if the Bills really do like him do they want him doing well at the combine or in the Senior Bowl? It seems kind of crazy to me to have your OC try and make the quarterback you like do better at the combine so more teams become interested in him. You would almost think they would want the exact opposite. Maybe I'm just reading too much into this. Or maybe they're not interested in him at all, but do like him as a person so they actually want him to do as well as possible for his own personal gain. If Nassib really wanted to play here, to be reunited with his old coach and offensive coordinator would he ever intentionally tank any part of the Senior Bowl or the combine so he could slide to the Bills in the 2nd round? Would the coaches ever suggest this to him if they really did want him as well or is that beyond ludicrous from the perspective of a player trying to earn money who is also represented by an agent? What is the pay scale difference between being taken with the 8th pick, to a trade up or down into the bottom of the first, to the Bills selection in the 2nd round? I'm just curious for my own knowledge.

Interesting views from 49ers fans on why they lost: Donte S**tner I thought our secondary turned in one of the worst performances in SB history. Whitner was terrible in first half. Just plain awful. Whitner is HORRIBLE in pass coverage. Putrid safety play. Reasons we lost: 1. Whitners first half coverage. 2. Mental mistakes. 3. Whitners first half coverage. 4. Not playing safeties deep. 5. Cully getting beat. 6. Whitners first half coverage. 7. The last 3 plays were just wtf. 8. Whitners first half coverage. http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niners/ http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niners/170927-your-reasons-why-lost/ http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niners/170944-defensive-thoughts/ http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niners/170926-defensive-backfield-needs-major-overhaul/ It's not merely sour grapes from Bills fans.

Does anyone have a link to a website with free downloadable fantasy football helmets or logos. I used to use helmet-depot.com but it's not up and running anymore. Or even a site with good reasonably priced logos. Thanks in advance.

We were all born "surely." But I think what Roger Maris said was "I was born surly and I'm going to stay that way. Everything is tough in life."

I have been reading this board almost continuously for the last month trying to garner as much information as possible concerning who the Bills might chose in the upcoming NFL draft. I have heard multiple theories that include such players as Ryan Tannehill, Matt Kalil, Justin Blackmon, Michael Floyd, Riley Reiff, Cordy Glenn, Jonathan Martin, Stephon Gilmore, Dre Kirkpatrick, and Luke Kuechly. For me the decision, and the decision I believe the Bills will make is a relatively easy one. I believe the Bills are more than happy with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Last year he played amazingly well in the beginning of the season before he was hurt and the offense was devasted by injuries. These injuries included the offensive line, most notably the tackles and center (Eric Wood was a huge loss), the wide receivers, and the running backs. All of these players and positions were playing cohesively as a unit and playing at a very high level. I believe the Bills are also relatively ok with their left tackle Hairston, their wide receivers as long as they can stay healthy, and their cornerbacks, especially with an improved pass rush. The problem with the Bills was most notably the rush defense which was ranked 28th in the league and gave up an average of 139 yds per game, this and the lack of a pass rush. The shortages of pass rushers has been adequately addressed. The player that will help the rush defense the most and the player that the Bills will draft will be Luke Keuchly. His leadership, ability to read defenses, passion for the game, tackling prowess, and ability to cover in the passing game will make him an invaluable addition to this team. All of the other players and positions are also important but I think the biggest need and the biggest room for improvement is in the linebacking corp. We will address cornerbacks, tackles, a wide receiver and a quarterback in the successive rounds. Now actually to my question. Like I stated earlier I know all I need to know or care to know about all of the above players. What I am more concerned with learning about is day 2 players, and maybe even some day 3 players that the Bills may be serious in aquiring. I just got done looking at Mike Mayock's mock draft and saw that he had Jeff Allen OT Illinois ranked 36th, only 2 spots below Jonathan Martin. I've read smatterings of things about Jeff Allen but nothing that would allow me to adequately guage his value to the Bills. I have included a link that has helped a little and may prove inciteful to some. http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2012/4/13/2941137/dallas-cowboys-2012-draft-prospects-illinois-tackle-guard-jeff-allen Now I would like to learn about any other players (including links to relevant articles) that anyone thinks would be possible and viable draft choices of the Bills on day 2 or 3. Any incite into this on the eve of the draft would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

And this, lol... Bills GM Buddy Nix says the wide receivers entering the league "get prettier every year." http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/04/16/nfl-links-newton-showing-more-maturity

Just some interesting anonymous observations: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/04/22/insider-gilmore-grades-as-second-rounder

http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/04/17/nawrockis-contract-based-mock-draft I really hope it is Luke Kuechly.

Rd. 1. Luke Kuechley Rd. 2. Mike Adams

Is the game televised this week by either a local network or the NFL network? And if so, when?

I haven't been to training camp in a couple of years. I plan on going today to try and obtain a Marcell Dareus autograph on a Dareus Crimson Tide jersey I own. I just have a few quick questions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Where do I park? Do I have to take transportation to get there? Do all players sign autographs after practice? Where is the best place to be or stand to maximize my chances of getting an autograph? What kind of pen is best for autographing a jersey. Do the players have the pens or do the fans bring their own? Do I need a ticket, if so are they available and where do u get one? Will I have a relatively good chance of getting Dareus' autograph or would the trip not be worth it? Any help with any or all of these questions would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.betvega.c...uper-bowl-odds/ 150/1 Since Vegas is not in the business of losing money, and it's doubtful that Carolina would take a QB 3 years in a row, it appears Buffalo is the frontrunner for the rookie QB of their choice in 2012. Even though I would be just as happy with Matt Kalil in the 1st round and Courtney Upshaw in the 2nd.

Was Stevie Johnson really blaming Donte'?

Well I would definitely like to have #30 LB Courtney Upshaw (alabama) and #76 OT Matt Kalil (usc)

I read that and didn't understand it either. Maybe he knows something we don't, lol. But PFW is generally pretty accurate with their mocks.

http://m.profootballweekly.com/draft/20632/

Thanks, just found it, lol http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/88490-nolan-nawrocki-of-pro-football-weekly/page__p__1414272__hl__%2Bdallas+%2Baccurate+%2Bmock+%2Bwriter__fromsearch__1#entry1414272

Who is the guy from Dallas that is supposed to be pretty accurate in his mocks?

Did you happen to read the very first line of this post and/or look at the very first link?