John Cocktosten

That draft was god awful. But what do ya expect when you select a bunch of 1AA and D2 players?

The Bills had no shot at him. He was the guy that I wanted badly. Barring injury, he will be the next great MLB in the NFL. The comparisons by some on these boards to Poz were laughable and completely uninformed.

Re Merriman: Water is wet.

Cromartie can't remember his own kids names and now he's gonna be asked to memorize 2 playbooks? The J-E-T-S are D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-E for anyone on that crappy offense to make a play! http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/29/cromartie-could-have-extensive-role-on-offense/

Much appreciated 5W!

Because he finally can't say sh*t

Isn't Jonah Bronstien's pen name was Dr. Z? Anyhoo, my favorite part of this brilliant piece is when he pontificates on the tremendous average-ness of Kelsay: And now, Kelsay, like so many other players on this Bills’ defense, is being put back at his natural spot, and being asked to do what he does best: execute his assignments, fill his gap, make the plays that prevent themselves, and minimize mistakes. He’ll no longer be asked to ignite the pass rush. A couple things stand out to me about this potential Pulitzer prize winning article: 1. When was Kelsay asked to "ignite" the pass rush? 30.5 career sacks over 10 years sounds like we was like he was more of a soggy wick. 2. They are asking Kelsay to "minimize his mistakes". That implies that he makes a lot of mistakes doesn't it? I could here Buddy now, (cue thick hillbilly accent) "Now Chris, you've been biting on play action, false stepping misdirection and overplaying screens your whole career. We just need you to do a lot less of that." Novel approach. 3. What does "make the plays that prevent themselves" mean? Did he mean, make the plays that PRESENT themselves? Think about that for a minute...

Seriously? Can the mods just pin a "Kelsay is good" thread? Your obsession with making sure everyone knows Kelsay is good is bordering on psycho now. Try talking to a woman.

Fronts don't effect the secondary, philosophy does. I believe that Wanny plays more man since he is from the Jimmy Johnson/Butch Davis coaching tree. I posted this link a while back that explains Wanny's defense origins. Its a good read and it'll give us some insight into what to expect. Keep in mind that most defenses in the NFL will have to be multiple (fronts/coverage) moving forward because of spread looks are so popular now. http://www.shakinthesouthland.com/2010/9/28/1695461/miami-unc-the-4-3-over-slide-front

Awesome report. If Tank can find his 2010 mojo he will be a great one!

The pressure falls squarely on Gailey's shoulders. He has to realize that Fitz is a good QB and shouldn't be throwing the ball 30-40 times per game. He has two versatile RBs who should touch the ball 30-40 times per game combined. He has a proven DC and a ton of depth. The Bills are a playoff team if Gaily runs a balanced attack (barring catastrophic injuries).

Eball covered this in a previous thread that he bumped 20 times. Eball, bring that sh*t back!

Here's my formula for success: 22+28>14=W

Crayonz convinced himself that Lil Donte made the pro bowl last year. Nuff said/

Lee Evans and Lil Donte.

I hate Notre Dame but Teo and Eifert would fit well on the Bills. Justin Hunter is a guy that I expect to go higher than you have him. Andre Ellington is way too high in this list.

The way to beat the Patriots is to keep Brady and Co. off of the field. It just so happens that the Bills have a great running game. Chan has to run the ball, control the clock and keep the Pats offense off of the field. If he tries to outscore NE our chances are not going to be very good because the Pats can score on any D.

Ralph Jimbo Bruce Kelsay

Yeah, because teams were constantly double and triple teaming Kelsay in the past! Seriously, what games have you been watching? Strating/bumping a thread like this is so ridiculous. Especially when almost every Bills fan, from the most cynical to the blind loyalists have been blown away by the effort and direction of the team this offseason. I can't figure if eball was trying to say "i told you so" or if he was trying to be decisive. I guess you can say, once a Polly always a Polly.

+1000

First season was funny. Second was meh. This season is unwatchable. I'll take Mad Men and Breaking Bad any day.

OP, you have to clearly define pro bowler because there are a few dilusional posters here that think Lil Donte was a a "Pro Bowler".

I like the blend of personalities on the defense. A lot of bitter guys with a lot to prove like Barnett and Merriman. Sprinkle in the quiet confidence of Mario and KW all balanced by the humor of Dareus. Oh and how could I forget the perfect average-ness of Chris Kelsay helping to round out the Bills Defense like a fine wine.

GD!! He looks yoked! Too bad he has the football instincts of a nun.

It's gotta be a huge pain in the ass to be a public figure today. He's doing nothing wrong other than having a good time and it's all over the net now. I could only imagine the field day TMZ would have when Jimbo, Andre and Bruce were in their primes.