Romeo

DL David Lindquist (Illinois) OT Joel Bell (Furman) TE Travis McCall (Alabama) K Danny Urrego (Portland State) DE Gerald Washington (USC) Right now I like the fact we're trying to hit at TE, that position is essential to Trent's progression and our lines productivity. We lost Jason Peters and didn't replace him in the draft, we signed Joel Bell who has great mechanics but his strength and shoulder positioning leaves something to be desired. I do like the chances Gerald Washington has to help improve our team(not by making the roster but by pushing our current rotation to look over their shoulders enough). I noticed that Graham Harrell is trying out with the Dallas Cowboys, I'd like to see him catch on in this league...but it looks like his arm strength just isn't there...

Now that draft days 1 & 2 are over, now that Mel Kiper Jr. and Keyshawn Johnson are no longer arguing and now that our beloved Buffalo Bills received a B+ according to ESPN Insider, who do or who can we add to solidify an already promising draft? I agree the players available in certain positions are projects(just like any other rookie by the way) but who would you like to see us add to push skill position players, add competition, shore up an already amazing special teams unit or perhaps just some "bodies" that can maybe surprise us all with their work ethic and misrepresented talents? Let the opinionating begin....ready set...go! P.S. Nic Harris is going to crack heads, see ya soon Teddy Ginn Jr.

To be honest, I'd say Brad Johnson would've been a great fit. Pocket passer, very accurate, good leadership skills and as we saw throughout his career wherever he went he did very well(lets not count his last few years...he'd lost it by then honest) But I'd say Elvis Grbac and Brad Johnson could've been guys to say could've been 5-8 year starters for us. As for the state of the Bills, I love Trent Edwards and think he is the next guy to really do great things in this league. I trust Bill Walsh and what I've seen. He has the "It" factor...sh-- I'm going to call him "It" from now on...granted T.O., Reed and Evans being makes him have to put up numbers, if he doesn't maybe he isn't right for our system... But I do love Trent and if he starts for us until he's 37 I'd like to see us prepare for him departure...point blank

When did I say 5 years to develope? I said during the next 5-7 years TRY drafting someone who COULD replace him, let him sit for a FEW(Meaning the usual 2-4) years. As for calling you out, you called yourself out by not trying to respond but by trying to attack. I also gave you credit when you proved me wrong, how come you don't look at that and say...hmmm when he's wrong he admits it. Im not saying draft a guy this april and prep him for 20 years from now. Im saying prepare yourself by drafting quarterbacks that you feel have something special, so that you can ease the transition better, or perhaps free agency is the answer...point is to prepare! You are arguing for the sake of arguing, by quoting my responses to you and having a comeback doesn't make them valid or relatable to this text, jesus christ.

He would have been 41! Not 45? Where do you buy your crack? I mentioned the Todd Collins mistake, I'm not saying they would've saved us but they would've been better options than what we chose. Here are some facts buddy McClure and Rodgers weren't "Developmental" if you've read their reports you'd know that. So please make sure to check your facts, especially if they are your "Checkmate" facts.

Had the Bills front office been preparing for Kelly leaving since he was Peyton's age, they would've started in 1992. Let's just see the late round guys they could've had... 1992(Jeff Blake and Brad Johnson) 1993(Mark Brunell, Elvis Grbac and Trent Green) 1994-1996 didnt have too many low round guys worthy of grooming, but wait we selected Todd Collins? 2nd Round and evetually got Rob Johnson who was in the same draft... They could've built around Jim Kelly in those remaining years, Kelly should have retired in 1998-2001 not the end of the 1996 season. Eitherway it was bad planning on their part. Thats my point, prepare for the worse.

The Quarterbacks you mentioned...How many of them were 1st round selections? All but five is the answer. Steve Young still wasn't pollished, even his preseason games with San Fran brought worry to Bill Walsh, it wasn't until Montana taught him how to "dictate" the safties, read Bill Walsh's biography. Jim Sorgi comment was a JOKE, wow surprised someone of your great genius didn't get that. The Bills front office didn't push him out, they would've stuck with him. But he realized they were going in another direction, Rob Johnson was a mistake whichever way you put it. Stop arguing for the sake of arguing with me. Make a real point, the Colts need to prepare, just like every team in the NFL. You always want a top level back up quarterback, if he is traded or released in 5-6 years...then that time is enough to find someone in the next FEW drafts which would make Peyton between 34-37 during those drafts...So when should they find a replacement? When he's 38? No, I'd be looking in the next few drafts for a mid to late round guy who has something special and will sit and learn from Peyton. So tell me how I'm wrong?

Wow it's that type of thought process that left the Bills with Rob Johnson and Doug Flutie after Jim Kelly retired. I gave you credit for your last response and I'm surprised someone who researched as well as you did has an opinion such as this. Well fact is I think you're wrong about preparing for the future, but maybe I'm wrong. Bring on Jim Sorgi the savior of the Colts!

Well done, I take my hat off to you. You're right I chose McNabb based on some of the thrills hes given the game over the years and the fact he never really had good receivers(but T.O.)...but I am man enough to say you replied well with great facts and I can state that you're right.... Based on the facts you've presented he doesn't deserve to be there...I'd like to see him end up there though, he's such a great player in terms of how hard he plays and the abuse he takes.... well done.

Fact is the Colts need to start preparing for the post Manning era very soon...that doesn't mean ship him off to god knows where but to at least start considering draft prospects that could replace him in 4-7 years

Great response! The Bills have the MOST loyal fans in the NFL, no other team has gone through what the Bills have and still maintained such a loyal fanbase, I'm a converted Bill fan and even I know that sh--

McNabb not Hall worthy? Bob Waterfield is worthier? and Sonny Jurgensen is too? Okay...Look at the stats and make a real opinion...

The same reason why the the Toronto Blue Jays shouldn't have a team...because it's TORONTO!!! As Americans we deserve to be included ahead of a city that shares not our economic and civic struggles. Removing the Bills from Buffalo, will kill the last economic stand point for this city of hard working, loyal and hardnosed Americans. This country, nay this league has a duty to uphold what is right and what is honorable for those that have brought it to such a high level. Buffalo helped build the AFL and it has had so many amazing memories for NFL fans, if you remove Buffalo also make sure you rid the league of Seattle and give their slot a team from Canada or remove the Chargers and allow Mexico City to be a new market... But unlike Seattle and San Diego, Buffalo is REAL AMERICA....it's hardworking and very patriotic to the core... IM NOT FROM BUFFALO AND I KNOW THIS, so the league needs to protect this franchise the same way the government protect lands and animals in danger.... My opinion, that's all...

Thank You so much for actually commenting the article, maybe you're right though 6 or 7 does sound very reasonable...But I just think he might try to cement his legacy by trying to reach 75K in yards and 500 in TD's...only time will tell I suppose. Thanks for RESPONDING and not ranting Romeo

I'm starting to suspect that "Knockout" is a moron. Because you know he responded with such vigor! Such passion and such articulation as to so beautifully state "Exactly"...what a !@#$ing herb

Book ay? Oh I get it, you made light of the fact I sometimes write long posts. PURE GENIUS SIR, seriously folks do we really have to be as ignorant as Matty here by trying to be children? Here is something that may surprise you...we don't! I read posts all the !@#$ing time and I don't look up someones post from the past like Matty here and say, "Gee Matty sho' does leave some dumb !@#$in' posts"... Let's grow up and focus on the draft, responding to topics like adults and being pleasant to one another...That'd be nice...

Break out a microscope and notice me not giving a sh--, fact is I wrote my OP because it was a thoughout post not a response, jesus !@#$ing christ get a life and just read the article, comment the article and thats it...

Thanks for calling it an interesting read, as for saying it's nothing new? Honestly have you seen this on any other forum, site or page? So the concept isn't anything new but this post is so...ugh! As for Blanda, Moon and the elder signal callers of franchises past, present and future...teams are always looking to get younger. Joe Montana was ushered out of San Fransisco due to injury concern and a YOUNGER Steve Young poised and ready to "attempt" to take over the position. As for Jim Kelly, he could have played a few more years, but he saw the direction the franchise was going in and being the class act he was(and is) stepped away without letting a conflict begin. We replaced Jim with Rob Johnson based on one game, but NFL front offices are always looking for the next Jack Hobbs I suppose. Rob had great talent but didn't read safties well and found himself being replaced by BCU's and NCAA former leading passer, Doug Flutie. Flutie was a great competitor but the team just didn't have the forward direction to be effective in the post season. Had they just stuck with Flutie and groomed a replacement, we'd be fine but the fact is we didn't do that and it's 2009. also I just want to say that call was bull sh--, Frank Wychek didn't throw a legal pass so !@#$ you Titans we would have gone to the super bowl if it wasn't for that bull sh-- call! Um...sorry but yeah...thanks

No I didn't copy it. Thank you for the feedback, I think his knee won't last but much like other stubborn Quarterbacks of the past he'll try to hold on(Obviously in vain). Peyton in my opinion has a good chance at ending his career elsewhere, even if it doesn't if I were the Colt's front office I'd be looking through the next 2 or 3 drafts looking for someone Manning could groom to replace him. I'd be looking for a quarterback that isn't Manning's stature or type of passer, I'd be looking for a guy who already has poise, leadership skills and accuracy with marginal arm strength but might have some issues with reading defenses. Just throwing that out there.

Accomplished? No. I'm going at writting interesting stories and such, but much like EVERY writer I need to revise and spellscheck my writings(which sometimes) I forget to do. I meant to say highly TELEVISED, meaning to say that they were very well covered programs without alot of national attention. As for McNabb ending up a Hall of Famer, I believe he deserves it. Lesser players at his position have made it in, I really like McNabb I honestly do. Thank you for responding and thanks for pointing out what I forgot to correct. Romeo

A story that is true for every NFL quarterback, age is an equalizer that diminishes the skills, timing and injury recovery time table for the faces of many NFL franchises. Yet now as the year is 2009 we cannot help but he reminded that some of the games biggest names and greatest producers are walking closer and closer to walking out that tunnel for the last time. Here are a few notable quartbacks to mention. 1)Kurt Warner(Age 37 currently, by season opener 38) Kurt Warner entered the league without alot of fan frenzy, a modest undrafted rookie found himself on several rosters, even backing up the now retired(we think) Brett Favre. After four seasons of being labled a "project" his career found itself on the self(literally), Kurt Warner was stocking shelves at a local gocery market when the phone rang, a chance to play football again. Between the Arena Football League & World League, Kurt was offered a chance to return to the NFL. His first job? Backing up Trent Green, the recently aquired quarterback from the Washington Redskins who coincidentally had gained his fame by coming off the bench and producing. When Trent Green went down with an injury we saw Kurt Warner an unknown, who's scouting report read like a "Where's Waldo" illustration. That has been 11 years now, since then Kurt has seen 3 Superbowls(winning one), heading an offense titled "The Greatest Show on Turf" and being considered to be a future hall of famer in certain respects. During his journey he has been overshadowed and overlooked by the likes of Brett Favre, Mark Brunell, Trent Green, Marc Bulger, Eli Manning and most recently Matt Leinhart. But in one way or another Kurt has beaten them all, either for a starting spot or in an NFL game, Kurt has triumphed against all odds, in this least seasons Super Bowl he was seconds away from being a SuperBowl winner again. The question isn't his legacy or his past, but how long can his current level of play last? head injuries, shoulder troubles, broken fingers and fractured ribs have been added to his physical depth chart. At 37 turning 38 and throwing to perhaps the most dominate receiver in the game today(Larry Fitzgerald) and possibly throwing to Anquan Bolden if he remains a Cardinal' how much longer can he last? It is my opinion Kurt wants another shot at a superbowl, he is an amazing leader, a great influence on younger players on and off the field and still productive in the right system. But seeing as how he is turning 38 and his past injuries are many, I see Kurt playing the 2009 season and maybe 2010 if he is given protection by the line and commitment by the front office to add offensive weapons that will keep his numbers up and the teams postseason chances high. 2)Jake Delhomme(age 34) Jake much like our number one observation Kurt Warner had an odd path to the NFL, undrafted out of college he wound up in the NFL due to Mike Ditka signing him to Delhomme's hometown New Orleans' Saint's in 1997. His rookie season was as a scout team member on the Saint's practice squad, 1998 he backed up Kurt Warner in NFL Europe(Also known as the "World League"). In 1999 the Saint's(3-13) horrid offense led Head Coach Mike Ditka to use four quarterbacks including the Billy Joe's Tolliver and Holbert, former collegiate heisman trophy winner Danny Wuerffel and the recently promoted Jake Delhomme. Jake wasn't the savior for the Saint's seeing as how he warmed the benches for Aaron Brooks and Jeff Blake, but his preseason showing brought cause for the the fans and critics to call for Delhomme to start. In 2003 Jake had the option of signing with Carolina and Dallas, the Cowboys' dropped their offer and Jake became a Panther. Since 2003 Jake has been the leader of one of the NFL's toughest teams, and led them to several NFC Championship games including a SuperBowl against the New England Patriots. Now after many serious injuries to Jake's throwing shoulder, the question is how much longer can he compete and remain effective? My opinion is that Jake Delhomme will remain the starter for 2009, but be unseated by a free agent addition or a current member of the roster. His legacy will be that of a tough competitor whose career is marked by determination and workethic. 3)Peyton Manning and Donovan McNabb(ages 33 & 32), both quarterbacks were high first round selections, both coming from highly television college programs and both have been the leader of their respective franchises early on. One has one a Super Bowl and the other has lost one, one is considered the face of the League and at times the other is considered the scapegoat of a franchise and it's woes. But the facts are undeniable, both Manning and McNabb are hall of Famers. Manning was debated and questioned on draft day 1998, but he turned out to be the gem of that draft(Not Ryan Leaf, who many scouts had ahead of Manning). McNabb much like Manning was in a draft class that had stiff competition, Cade McNown, Tim Couch, Dante Culpepper and Akili Smith were all being considered as the saviors of many franchises. As the years have pasted Culpepper is reviving his career in Detroit and Smith, Couch and McNown are either retired or seldom heard of. Only McNabb has proven to be worthy of his selection, going to more than four NFC Championship games and losing in a closely fought Super Bowl, McNabb has reinvented himself as a master of passing not just rushing and a complimenting passing knowledge. But how long do these greats stay in the game? Manning is timeless but is he ageless? No Manning is here to collect rings and records, he has 20,000 yards and 120 touchdowns to retire the NFL's passing leader( so that means 5-6 seasons playing at a high level. Here is a side question, Does Peyton Manning end his career in Indy? Honestly I see Peyton playing another 10 seasons, he is a fierce and stubborn competitor, so going out with another ring or two and every record is his goal. If he does find himself a free agent or traded, Peyton will likely be a colt for at least another four seasons. As for Donovan, he is 32 and has taken more abuse both physical and emotionally as an Eagle, Donovan will be the starting quarterback for 2009 and in 2010 watch for him to be traded, the Eagles will be without Andy Reid and McNabb come 2010, a direction change and fresh start is wanted by Philly "brass" and this is the last year to prove McNabb and Reid can get it done. But if Donovan leaves or is traded how much longer will he play and where? I'd say he's got a good 4 years left of high play and he will land who knows....Buffalo? He was an Orangeman. Here are a few other notable names to throw out there, Marc Bulger(32), Kerry Collins(36 turning 37 by December), Jeff Garcia(39), Brian Griese(34) and Chad Pennington(32).

I use my phone to post! Youdo that and see how perfect ur post looks. I hope you all enjoyed this though. Millions? Nope. I wish lol As for those who made childish comments, goodluck with your future posts

You must goto church alot.

Lets go down the list of errors sir, WAS IN THE NAVY. My Father is dead, so good job. TGreg didn't expose anything, compare what the amount of lives lost, which was off by 3. I was siting a story that I read 6 years ago, while Tgreg had to scamper off and find it on Google or Yahoo. Then I came back with facts that support my original statement. Slavery was abolished the world over, the United States was the last to follow the trend(Please don't site the holocaust, because that means the Vietnamese were the last to do it and whoever is fitting a war using their captives as labor, so go and rethink your response. As for my "sexual choice" in life, yeah mine is clear. I am not even gay bashing, maybe that is what you think, getting emotional about the subject? No I just said I don't like it but I will not put people to physical or social death because of their choice. So go and make another point. As for anyone here walking away thinking anything, that's a stretch, if this post were looked at by a judge, which I am vain enough to entertain at this point lol. You sir missed the point, it wasn't about the exact details of an event, if I wanted to I could have made a fake one up titled "PushthePile finally admits being queer, family cannot accept so his Christian beliefs forced him to murder his family"...The point wasn't the headline, it was that headlines are always taken out of context and they are always used to push an agenda that serves what the liberal media sees as right. Muslims are crazy, Priests !@#$ little boys, the economy is getting better, terror! terror! terror! Once again, wipe your eyes and focus...THE !@#$ING POINT IS, perhaps I should hold your hand like a small child and walk you through this. See chart below HEADLINES=ALTER AGENDA, not true news! YOU=Retard POINT=Stop reading the newspaper, listening to the radio and watching MSNBC to form an opinion on the world. Base it on sound relationships and solid information that can be cited by factual numbers backing it up. Religion is a faith not a reason to go kill yourself. Muslims who do that aren't doing it for that reason, they have a long standing hatred of people invading their land and trying to force their culture on the(LOOKUP LAST 3,000 years) I'm sure you'll find something useful in there... If you still are scratching your head thinking you've "bested" me, then you've proven my point! THIS WASN'T A QUIZ ON AN EVEN in 1712, it is how misinformed people react to what they read. Thanks for proving my point sir, I do suggest in the future if you are unable to understand this...just let it go and keep watching Nascar I'm sure Jeff Gordon has some fascinating views on subjects we've touched on, go take a listen and then comeback with you quip remarks. Honestly this post was meant to help create a sense of understanding, but you people don't want to understand. You want to argue, you want to lable and you want "best" someone else. Here are the facts, you don't own a flag, you never waved one and if you did it happend way after men who saw an evil nation that bullies the world and protects a tyrant abroad, decided they were going to do something horrible to get the attention of the world. What they 9/11 hijackers did, was disgusting and dishonorable and I don't care in whatever religion you believe it...that is never rewarded. THE BIBLE(OLD TEST.) And the Quran are the same, so don't say they offer rewards for such acts, because it's false. That is a lie given to poor, impressionable young guys who have nothing in life but to be misinformed. Remember P.T. Barnum said, "There is a sucker born everyday and two to take him". Stop being that sucker and just read for once without trying to have a "comeback", have some understanding for the other lives on this earth, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Swahili, Buddhist or whatever. Put down the remote and pick up a book. That is it, I won't comment any further.

No actually we were introduced by a mutual friend by the name of Joe Hess, he was a former world heavyweight kirate and kickboxing champion during the 70's. He is my god father so when I was a kid he thought it'd be nice to introduce us, nice guy. Personally I think he's tactically sound but against true experts he's not effective(Norris that is). I do understand you were making a joke, but I'm done with cracking on everyone who says something off color, fact is you're not infront of me so what's the point. You can say what you want, I proved my intelligence earlier so Im not trying to play anymore. Go off and watch the News, maybe they'll come up with a clever line you can pass of as your own. I'll be here waiting with my own material.