TheLynchTrain
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yea its awesome. i watched it last year. when there was only 7 episodes, i assumed it was canceled. can't wait til it comes back
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the correct usage is "then" instead of "than" mr. jacksonville.
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I think it is quite obvious were going to let both of them go in the next two years, and then start our DB draft cycle once again in 2010.
i wouldn't be surprised if teams will drop Cory Webster money on Greer, and backload it. The Bills will let him go.
On McGee, I'm sure the bills will moan that his knees are too much and he's on the wrong side of 30, and that we conveniently have his replacements in Yobouty and McKelvin.
So long the both of them, they ain't comin back, as long as Ralph and Dick are in charge.
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Now I know this is a little old news, but I thought I'd put it up here, since most of you hate Morty.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto...&id=3828530
When asked for a response to Trask's statement, Mortensen sent The Associated Press an e-mail, noting "The Raiders have lost the privilege with me of running stories past them for comment. This stems from their history of denials to most stories I have reported -- as well as others in the media -- when those stories have eventually proven to be true."
Know it goes on to say that he denies saying such and he made a mistake, but that is some serious arrogance by old Morty.
And we thought he had a grudge against the bills?
Basically, he sucks and doesnt do any work anymore.
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They played Whitner at SS, FS and nickel. That is not good for his development. Now I'm not saying he's a freaking stud, but I'm not ready to give up on him yet. A legit, rangy FS allows him to play a little closer to the line, assisting in run support while covering the short to medium pass game.
Also, to answer your questions: Antoine Bethea plays next to Sanders and made the Pro Bowl last year. Antrel Rolle plays beside Wilson and has made strides after switching from CB. Ryan Clark plays next to Polamalu and had a couple of huge hits, including the hit on Welker. Eat it.
haha that was an awesome way to put someone in their place. its also good to know that bethea was the 24th safety taken in the 2006 draft, when whitner was #2. Watched the kid when he was at Howard...he was nasty.
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I'd like Pettigrew, but I understand what everyone thinks about the idea of a "reach pick."
But what about Owen Daniels? We talked about this earlier, and how as a restricted, we would have to give up some picks.
Dont you think it would be wiser to get a guy thats proven himself for a few years, puts up good numbers than a college guy, especially if were using a #1 on a college guy?
He could contribute immediately.
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This is almost as bad as that "Lynch for Boldin" thread.
worse
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A combination of both is definitely a possibility. I was also considering inbreeding.
he is from jacksonville
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Please explain to me how our schedule was so weak? Our division turned out to be one of the toughest in football with all 3 of the other teams were in the running for a playoff spot until the last game of the season and NE didnt even get in with a 11 win season...
The only "weak" part of our schedule were our first 4 games, which we won. I love how people like to call our schedule weak based on the 2007 versions of the teams we played instead of the 2008 verision of those teams. We lost to BETTER teams in most of our losses...NE, Jets, AZ, Mia were all better teams with more talent...We lost at SF but played without many key starters critical to our success and with a incumbent back up QB.
I say again, we DONT have the talent level on this team to compete...when the Jets were 9-3, how was Farve playing? Answer: Pretty good. When they tanked how was he playing: Awful. It starts and stops at the QB position. Last year, how many games did Mia win? Answer: 1...What happened this year? They got Pennington who won comeback player of the year who played solid QB all year and they WON the division. There wasnt a lot of NEW talent on that team that wasnt there last year other than Fasano and Pennington.
So I dont care how much someone cries about DJ, we can NOT win without better play from the QB position. To do so, we need a DOMINANT D to make up for the short comings at QB, which we do not have...
Less talent means struggle to beat bad teams, which we did, and lose to better teams, which we did...
Um, lets see....Ferguson, Jake Long, Camarillo showed up, Devon Bess ,a new Ricky Williams, Joey Porter coming back into his own, Akin Ayodele....to name a few.
Yeah, some of those guys were players that were there before and floundered, but guess what? New FO and new coaching staff turned them from marginal talents or over the hill stars into essential team players or superstars, respectively. What's that? Good coaching and talent evaluation.
The Dolphins opening day roster had 35-40 new guys that were not there last opening day. Parcells ripped that team apart, brought in guys he knew would work in his system, and kept the ones he knew Sparano could mould.
I'm sure him or any other top-flight talent evaluator/coach in the league could do the same to the Bills. Whitner would look like a superstar, we'd bring a stength and conditioning coach in to stop our players from getting hurt, ect.
It's all about the FO talent.
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i miss hazed and confused
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So your suggesting that the Bills draft a 250 lb player and start him as DE this next season,correct? They might contribute alright,on special teams perhaps.
He is supposed to magically gain 15-20 lbs of muscle to preform properly by next fall? The Bills suck at stopping the run as it is and you want to put a 250 lb DE on the line,glad you coach nothing.
What I'm stating is that any of those 4 DE's listed above will most likely be drafted to play OLB and if not, it may take awhile before they are ready to play DE in the NFL,can the bills afford to wait a year or two for a player to develop?
I said: With someone posting they see Maybin in the 230-240 range that would really be a reach for an every down lineman.You want a DE pass rusher,a hands down on the line player and yet you want to draft a 250 lb project?
Nobody mentioned anything about you writing about Maybin
Um, last time I checked Schobel has been playing the last 3-4 years between 238 and 243. And Jason Taylor's been playing that weight for quite some time. Personally, I think him being undersized has contributed to his injuries in the past. But even before that, Schobel was never any bigger than 255-260, and early in his career he was a damn good sack specialist (obviously some on here will disagree, say his sacks were in bunches, ect).
But there are plenty of DE that are considered "undersized" that are beasts. I think that label is coming off now because of the success of the speedy smaller guys. Remember Dwight Freeney being called a reach and undersized? He was 265 pounds!
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They've had some amazing drafts and others that were alright. But even with some so so years in the draft, we all know their team is downright stocked with talent. Look at the drafts since he was there (* means Pro Bowl player):
2001: LT*, Brees*
2002: Jammer (eh, serviceable but not worth top 5 pick),
2003:So so draft, but picked up Antonio Gates* undrafted and Kris Dielman (starting LG) undrafted and Stephen Cooper (starting LB) undrafted...rediculous!
2004: Phillip Rivers*, Igor Olshansky, Nick Hardwick*, Shaun Phillips, Michael Turner, and Nate Kaeding* (used from Manning trade). Remember they also got Wes Welker as undrafted (and subsequently released).
2005: Shawne Merriman*, Luis Castillo*, Vincent Jackson, Darren Sproles, Scott Mruczkowski (good versatile C and G)
2006: Antonio Cromartie*, Marcus McNeill*, Jeromey Clary (starting RT), Tim Dobbins (starting LB)
2007: Craig Davis (injured, on his way to being a bust), Eric Weddle, Jyles Tucker (starting LB) undrafted
2008 (I believe his last draft and then he stepped down): Antoine Cason (hasn't shown anything yet), Hester (good pick, probably too high for a FB but he can play RB too), nothing else of note here so far.
I'm sure there are some players I've missed here. But another thing: take a look at their depth charts...almost every starter has been drafted by the Chargers...absolutely amazing. Off hand, the only guy that it looks like they brought in is Chris Chambers. Amazing. All homegrown talent. Now the fact that half their players are on roids or dropped in value during the draft because of steriods issues is besides the point...
It will be interesting to see how involved he is in the drafts as a bills "national scout." From my understanding, that means scouting the league rather than college players? I'm sure they'll bring his input.
But bringing ANYONE in is a step, and to bring a guy from the Chargers, who draft better than almost anyone in his tenure, is awesome.
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I think we should go for a DE in the first, either with the 11th or trade down. But I also think we should get Lawrence Sidbury (Richmond Spiders) in a later round. I keep hearing scouts say he is a beast and he's only getting drafted later because he isnt a FBS player, ie might take a while to develop.
In fact, I wouldnt mind if we spent all our draft picks on o or d lineman. One of them has to work out, right? But hey, I digress.
Check him out, he's playing at the senior bowl
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The guy played well because he played next to the greatest safety of all time and the greatest middle linebacker of all time.
I got tired of watching him when he was here getting bowled over by 200 lb running backs.
No thank you--move McGee to safety and resign Greer alongside McKelvin.
MADDEN ECONOMICS BABY!
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Good write up. I agree we need an upgrade @ safety. I think it is more of an issue than most give it credit.
Yes! Why don't be draft another high round DB!!!! YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
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is that why obama and his people purchased tuxedos and dresses for less fortunate people from the white house "neighborhood," so they could attend his "neighborhood ball" tonight.
obama is about helping the less fortunate. all he talks about is creating more jobs for people in this country.
you sound like a conservative idiot.
GO FLUTIE!
Being from Washington, I laugh at this notion. There is no such thing as a residential "neighborhood" around the White House, it is all government buildings, parks and commercial businesses. Any residents that lives in the "neighborhood" would live in high end condos, which are few and far between in the Farragut/McPherson/Metro Center area.
If by "neighborhood," you mean Washington DC area disadvantaged residents, most of who live across the river, then I'd understand what you mean.
But there are no poor White house "neighborhood" folks, save for the bums that bum around the Metro stations.
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They can't go after Cassel. New England is putting the franchise tag on him.
Yeah they'll put the tag on him, but that doesn't mean they will have to sign him right away. They'll probably tag him and wait to see how Brady's working out.
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Ron Meeks got to work with better dline talent, and a better secondary in Indy. How would him coming to Buffalo improve anything?
Because Fewell doesnt cut it. Meeks at least has experience at the position and probably a better understanding of the defense we run. I dont think there'd be any drop off.
Meeks is also a very well respected by his players and around the league, and deservedly so. He gets the most of out his players. I dont think you can say the same about Fewell.
I think the tampa 2 is retarded, but if were gonna do it, i think we should at least do it adequately.
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7 year coordinator for Dungy in Indy resigned today. Yeah, we hear everybodys coming back, blah blah, but if they were smart they'd fire our Fewell and go after Meeks.
He had some years that were subpar, but hes a good coach. And continuity? The guy runs the Tampa 2! From the guy that started (or had a large part) of the system.
Obviously, we wont. And Fewell hasn't been half bad. But he hasnt been that great either. But it would be a start to placate these fans.
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Didnt see this posted yet, and I didnt look for a link, but it was just a breaking news entry onto sports center. They said that 95% of ownership now belongs to some guy named Ross.
Does this mean Parcells can now opt out of his contract? I heard before that it was a possibility if the current owner sold majority ownership of the team. Not like the Bills would sign him, but having him out of the Dolphins front office is a plus.
Already said he would stay.
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http://www.centsports.com/?opcode=373262
Got it from a friend, and its pretty cool so I thought I would pass it along. I've never bet on anything before, but this is a site where they give you 10 cents to bet on (paid for by advertisers). If you get a resonable sum after a while they let you cash out.
I've been playing for about a week and its pretty fun...but I can see why I would never make it in the gambling world with real money.
Enjoy!
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How the heck would NE* know that Buffalo wanted to offer a 3 year contract with "a big signing bonus"??
You could say that for just about every team in search of a FA QB. More likely, it would be at least a 4 to
5 year contract with a HUGE signing bonus, as the player would want financial security.
Sorry, but I doubt this story. Doubt Cassel is/was at the "top" of our FA list.
More to the fact, how the heck would Matt Cassell's mom know? FA doesn't start for few months, and it is illegal under NFL rules to talk to anybody under contract.
Another laughable post by alphadog. Who would drive a car like that and call themselves "Alphadog" anyways. ahah
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When we signed him, Giants fans told me he was a great pickup. And we got him for what...3 mil a year? I also figured that he didn't have to be any better than our third best LB (Poz and Crowell). I think the absence of Crow hurt him, and obviously the rest of the D.
He also seems to be a hot/cold player. When he's hot (KC, Denver, Jax), yeah he was unstoppable. But he did have some terrible games, terrible quarters, and terrible plays where he over committed, missed his assignment, or just had a poor tackle.
I think he'll be a better player with another year in the system, Poz having another year, and hopefully an upgrade in our LB corps so that he can go back to his original role of being the third best LB.
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Are you serious about Yabouty? Dude hasn't been on the field since he got here! Let me guess, you went to The Division 3 College of Ohio State. Stroud played next to K. Williams, Deney and Kelsey this year! Teams doubled the snot out the guy all year long! Please go back and watch how many times he blew plays up by penetrating the LOS. Yabouty really?
Ashton Youboty was a damn good player in the first month of the season before he got hurt. A lot of people will say that he was the best player on the field for defense in our first five games. I don't agree, but he was damn well close. Playing nickel, he was solid...made great tackles and looked like he was ready to emerge.
But he got hurt...and I think a lot of people forgot about his contributions.
Hopefully he'll rebound next year, stay healthy, and make the loss of greer not hurt too much.
Thank God The Bills Only Play 16 Games
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As much as Lindy is a great coach, he has a track record the past few years of giving up on his backup goaltenders. And when they play, they are so rusty that they dont play again for 15 games. Its a vicious cycle. Miller played 72 games last year, partly because in the last 25 games, every point was do or die. If he plays at or near the same amount this year and we make the playoffs, we're gonna be bounced real quick.