May Day 10

yes you are correct about San Fran. However, theyre still considered one of the NFL's greatest franchises (I guess as far as Superbowl wins). I think San Fran and the Raiders can ride that and not look like the biggest losers to the rest of the football world.

accomplishments. they were able to impose their will on the run pretty well over the last part of the season. McKelvin came along nicely. its not too popular, but it is the chosen direction of the team: continuity

I would say that Buffalo is in a short list of NFL losers at this point. 9 years of no playoffs will do that to you. I would say the biggest jokes are Buffalo Cincinnati (even though they had one good year) Cleveland Detroit you could possibly add New Orleans to the group.

independantly, I noticed the same thing and glad its not just my imagination. They need to flag him for that before someone gets paralyzed. Total B.S.

Im not too sure Orakpo is the guy. I would try to pike up a DL via FA. Id want to trade down if Curry and Oher are off the board.

That seems to be exactly where the league stands now. Look at the 8 teams remaining. Now subtract the 2 teams who won flukey divisions. Tennessee Pittsburgh Baltimore NY Giants Philadelphia Carolina I think the Bills are close to having the necessary ground game. A very good center can be had in round 2. (there are 4 of them to choose from). The defense is not THAT far off. But they do need a few key personnel at key spots. If they were to somehow land Haynesworth and draft Aaron Curry, our defense could already be there.

I would like to see them draft Gresham for TE. (After hopefully shoring the DL through FA)

I agree with the guy who said the Bills should overhaul the existing stadium much like Soldier Field. The problem is, it would take more than a Buffalo winter and a summer. I would sacrifice a half or full season in Toronto if I knew the Bills were in Buffalo to stay once the "new stadium" were built. As far as building a brand new stadium in Niagara Falls.... Unions would see to it that it would never happen

I think they are best served picking up the best available DL in free agency. Their draft options sitting at #11 (whether you draft or trade down) look much, much better if they arent forced to draft the best available DE. I dont think any of these DE's in the draft are the answer. It will cost huge bucks, but it sounded like Ralph was willing to spend in FA. Could you imagine our line with Haynesworth and Stroud in the middle. Speaking of Stroud, I sense he really likes it here and will be a good ambassador to lure someone here. If the DL is shored up via FA. You pick Curry or Oher at 11 if available. If not you trade down. If the scouts are hell bent on getting Alex Mack, take him. If not, TE Gresham. There are 2-3 other good C's to be had in Round 2. So I guess, Im roundaboutly saying I would like Gresham

what I remember from Kelly's last season (or 2) was almost zero pass protection. If we go back in time and get him the protection, he would have been able to succeed a few more years.

I dont want a new stadium. I guarantee we will be reminiscing and longing for the old days in RWS. It totally changes and ruins the gameday experience. I have friends who are Pats fans who wont even go to games anymore

I got sick of comcast, got directv and couldnt be happier. when I move back to Buffalo Time Warner will not see one cent out of me.

I think everyone also underestimates the NFL's ripeness for expansion (once the economy straightens out. Thinking about it, Im not sure if its in the NFL's interest to blow off a popular region to move to LA. I guess Toronto remains our biggest threat because theoretically its in the same region. However, I dont think it would be far-fetched to see expansion teams in Toronto and LA. I dont believe a team in Toronto would suffocate the Bills franchise.

I agree, but I will feel better if part ownership is obtained by a billionaire who wants to move a portable team to Los Angeles. If and when the time comes, there will be no need to look at Buffalo.

you would think that people there are pumped beyond belief to host a playoff game. The Ralph would be rocking.

LA is one of our adversaries in keeping the Bills here. With LA off the relocation radar, the Bills are considerably more safe. I dont see the league hurrying back to Oakland if they are gone (and Al Davis is too). http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3809431

that away schedule seems brutal

id be upset... but there really hasnt been any reason they should give the Bills respect. I cant blame the overconfidence

so the Jets need to win AND Baltimore OR New England loses New England needs to win AND Miami OR Baltimore loses

who gets 6th seed in scenario #4 if the Jets win? Miami or Baltimore

currently the Fins are 10-5 and the Jets are 9-6 A tie would maintain Miami's standing over the jets

Denney has way more TD receptions than Bruce Smith

looks like the Patriots have just been able to mold their team around Cassel now. They look scary. Kind of supports my longtime suspicion that the Pats success is about 5% Brady and 95% organization/system. Despite what you hear (99% Brady)

haha. no. it was late last night/morning when I saw the thread. I gazed over #23 Beast Mode at the end of the title and my brain automatically assumed it was a contest put on by a poster of that name or something. I just started posting here regularly, so I never saw the contest before. I guess Im still proud that I meant the team total and guessed right head-on.

Pats win, Dolphins lose Dolphins win, Pats win, Baltimore loses (i believe thats the case). I am almost hoping that NE gets in and wins a playoff game or 2. That could cause some indecision and turmoil once Brady comes back and he stumbles just a little.