Johnny Hammersticks

I respect your perception, but I disagree. I would content that, if anything, Tyrod Taylor has been the most consistent AND has improved the most. Cassel seems to have a decent practice followed by 2 or 3 not so good practices.

I'd like to see Matt Cassel look like he deserves to be our starting QB.

I would contend that Orton lost us quite a few games last year. He was horrible down the stretch. If not for the defense, he might only have won 1 or 2 games. I'd rather roll the dice with Tyrod Taylor and EJ and hope for some excitement than watch Cassel throw 6 yard curl routes all game long because he has a dead arm. JMO though.

Dang Cletus! I really like Big Ben this year. He has a pretty good year this year, and I hear he is really playing well under Todd Haley. How did you get Jamaal Charles and Julio Jones?

Is it worth 4+ million to keep a QB who has yet to clearly establish himself as the starter? I mean, you'd think a guy worth that kind of coin would have separated himself from the others by now. No? Also, Cassel hasn't really done anything since 2010. Is my prediction that far off base?

Liar Liar Yep

Soooo....what are you then? Right handed, left handed, ambidextrous?

Whaa? Care to elaborate? Do you take exception with my selection of QB's, oh omniscient one?

Happy day you lefties!! Maybe you all can help me out with a question I have. My son writes and colors with his right hand, but shows left handed preference for sports (i.e., lacrosse, hockey, baseball). Ho does throw a baseball with his right hand, but insist (and hits better) batting right. Did you all experience any right/left handed confusion growing up?

Not a big fan of swordfish, but my wife asked me to grill her some this summer. Brushed with mixture of olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, basil and mint. I stole the recipe from the intermawebs. It came out pretty good.

I don't think O'Leary lasts on the PS.

Did I think the 2nd season was as good as the 1st? No. Did I hate the 2nd season? No. I will be eagerly awaiting the 3rd season. You can't hit a home run every time. FWIW...I found Rachel McAdams' character to be the least "believable."

From what I have gathered the man is an absolute menace as a blocker. If Buffalo is to keep 4 TE's (like many speculate), Roman might want one of them to be a skull cracker.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I think Goodwin is more on the bubble than Hogan.

Is it because you feel obligated to greet him when he's smoking cigs out front?

Did Pootie Tang hack this guy's Twitter account?

Funny...I've been hearing that Gray has been the 2nd best blocking TE in camp, and that O'Leary has struggled somewhat in that department. Mulligan clearly the best blocker of the lot by all accounts. I guess it depends on what you read and who you listen to.

Ahhhh yes. Thank you. I have seen Mulligan on more than one 53 man roster projection. You might be right, although do you think his roster spot might come at the expense of Gragg or O'Leary?

I doubt EJ gets cut outright, as all of his contract is guaranteed. IIRC, however, they could save 4+ million in cap space by releasing Cassel. Anyone know the exact figures?

Manhertz vs Gragg was another one I had to think about. While Manhertz appears to be the superior blocker, and this will be valuable to Roman, I have heard too many good things about Gragg in camp. Who knows though. I think they keep Carrington regardless. His versatility makes him perfect for this defense...being able to line up all over the d-line. Good special teams guy as well.

I think the game is only available streaming online. Not even on NFL Sunday Ticket IIRC.

You make a good point here, but I would consider ditching Brooks for Thigpen or Steward/Tarpley. Still not a fan of keeping Cassel. Thanks!! I gave Goodwin the edge purely because he is always a home run threat. The defense HAS to respect him when he is on the field. I can't imagine them keeping Connor given that he has been injured so much.

There has been a lot of discussion about who will make the 53 man roster, and I have even questioned others about my concerns related to keeping 3 QB's. After much thought, I decided to "put my money where my mouth is," and use my 5,000th post to post my final 53. (2) QB: EJ Manuel, Tyrod Taylor * Yeah, I know....Matt Cassel is starting the first pre-season game. I don't care. IMO...he is not better than EJ or TT, and the thought of him being our starting QB gives me nightmares. Simms to the PS. I know I am going to take a lot of abuse for this. (4) RB: LeSean McCoy, Fred Jackson, Karlos Williams, Boobie Dixon * Bryce Brown fumbles too much. No shocker here to most. (1) FB: Jerome Felton (6) WR: Sammy Watkins, Percy Harvin, Robert Woods, Marcus Easley, Chris Hogan, Marquise Goodwin * I went back and forth between Goodwin and Thigpen about a hundred times here, and I think they keep Goodwin ultimately. (4) TE: Charles Clay, Marquise Gray, Nick O'Leary, Chris Gragg * Gragg, IMO, has done enough to earn that 4th spot, and I don't think they risk putting O'Leary on the PS. (3) OT: Cordy Glenn, Seantrel Henderson, Cyrus Kouandjio (1) OC: Eric Wood (4) OG: Ritchie Incognito, John Miller, Kraig Urbik, Cyril Richardson (4) DE: Mario Williams, Jerry Hughes, Jarius Wynn, Michael Buchanan (5) DT: Marcell Dareus, Kyle Williams, Stefan Charles, Corbin Bryant, Alex Carrington (5) LB: Nigel Bradham, Preston Brown, Ty Powell, Manny Lawson, Randell Johnson * I wanted so badly to keep Steward here, but just couldn't fit him in. Hopefully we can stash him on the PS. (6) CB: Stephon Gilmore, Leodis McKelvin, Ron Darby, Nickell Robey, Ron Brooks, Mario Butler * Cockrell has looked like crap, and Mario Butler seems to be making plays all over the field. (4) S: Aaron Williams, Duke Williams, Corey Graham, Jonathan Meeks (1) K: Dan Carpenter (1) K/O: Jordan Gay * I went back and forth on keeping Gay, but given Carpenter's boo-boo, I think it's crucial to keep him. (1) P: Colton Schmidt (1) LS: Garrison Sanborn Feedback welcome....I can handle it

I guess this was my point. Well stated. "Rapey vibes"? lmao

Pinto Ron?