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It's Flutie or the Music City Miracle - one in the same, or was the MCM because of Flutie? Either or, that was the final event in a string misfortunes (since then, we’ve just stunk), and the Bills still haven’t recovered. I think the only solution is to invite the diminutive one back, and let him lead us back from the dead and into the play-offs this year!

Yep! There really is no risk involved. The Bills need players, anyway you can get them. He comes back - Great! He doesn't - no big deal.

It is mystifying, we essentially have the same group (with supposed ungrades at Linebacker? Remember Ellison, Contro, Mitch., etc.). And for the most part, we are still playing four down lineman (so not really a 3-4 problem). So what is it, we were not good the last few years, but certainly respectible? I'm starting to lean towards coaching, something is obviously not working.

I think he should be moved inside, with his speed (athleticism as they call it), at least he could chase guys down, and he's a one trick pony on the outside = his pattened speed rush to nowhere on the outside edge. Wouldn't moving him inside at least give him a chance to fool people once-in-a-while on the pass rush. And let's face it, he can't be any worse than any of the rest of the linebacking crew at covering and tackling people.

It's apples to oranges, the Pats have draft choices to burn ... they've stock-piled a bunch, enought they could risk over-paying for help needed now in a play-off run; something we can't even fathom.

Amen! But since this team is going nowhere, might as well give Brohm a crack .... Ftiz is consumate back-up, and could get a job with some team tomorrow if he was released. But this is the year, if there ever was one, to see what BB can do, or not.

The whole idea is improbable: "Would give you a 3rd round pick if you would only have call us" .... come on people, I would have married Heidi Klum if she would have just called me. But, just like my relatioship with Heidi, it's over, let's move on!

who is Newton?

Ditto! If a team is bad, and this team is, then your draft picks, especially your high ones, ought to be able to contribute right away. Other than part-time help from Spiller, who else is even seeing the field? That, along with what are some other very strange moves (Edwards, Lynch, etc.) are causing me a lot of doubts -- but I really do hope I'm wrong. Unfortunately, I personally have not seen one major personnel move over the past 10 months that insures confidence that this regime really does have a plan and the savvy to pull it off. I challenge anyone to make the case that they have—is there one positive thing that we can say “yeah, they are on to something here”?

is he still on the team ?

And it looks like this year's draft is about the same .... besides Spiller, is anyone even contributing? On a bad team, draft picks should be able to contribute, not seeing it yet in this group.

Ah, How's that 3-4 Defense working out Chan? .... last year's defense wasn't very good, but it now seems light-years ahead of this crew.

I can't stand Dierdorf, he drones on and on with astute insight of the obvious.... I just want to shout "stop!"

It’s a new strategy, trying to fool and confuse the defense so they don't who to run over on their way to our Quarterback.

Don't you get it: .... otherwords, the Jets are unvinceable!

"I wonder if hell play tackle": Isn't that what it's been for the last two years?

I have no game film or replays to evaluate, but I tend to agree, he does look like he belongs out there ... let's hope!

It's kind-of like that advertisement I heard at the Ralph last week: "hey fans, when the Bills score two touchdowns in a game, you get a free donut (or something)." What a cruel thing to say, and don't plan on the Monday morning Tim Horton drive-through anytime soon, well, make sure you have the cash if you go.

It's going to be a long season, can't even escape it in China - but they're right, we are now lower than the Raiders (checkout our right tackle)

Really, do you think there would be anymore hate here for Mike Vick than there is for Trent .... He's a free agent this year, I say go get him. And, like most of you, turn to the Bills roster to dial in my moral compass, he has paid his debt to society, and as long as he behaves now, let him move on. We need help badly !!!!!!

I’m trying hard not to be an overzealous fan, but I honestly do believe the Bills could be leading the division after week one, consider: First, of course, the Bills must pull off the mild surprise over the Dolphins—like many of you, I think that is very doable. Second, everybody in the nation—except Jets fans—will be pulling for them to lose Monday night; having to face a very strong Ravens team, with a jacked-up Ray Lewis, that is a bet I’d take: Ravens over Jets, by a bunch. Third, you just have the feeling the Patriots are starting the slide. They have the look and feel of the post-super Bills teams of the mid-to-late ninety’s – still competitive, but no one fears them anymore, and there are certainly questions. I think the Bangles will come out on top in a close one. And the results, Bills in first after one!

Bills!

All-in-all, this is a fascinating discussion. In essence, it's a discussion of ethic. I have printed/saved it to be used in a course I teach on Sports Ethics. Thanks to all of you, no matter what side you take, for contributing to my course. It’s always good to have real life examples to use.

Yes, to the first question. To the second: It depends on the program. The school he is at has two main Grad level (Masters) programs, an MA - two years fulltime, and a THM (Master of Theology degree), which is four years fulltime. Many other schools also offer a three year degree, a MDiv (Master of Divinity). Dallas Theological Seminary is a non-denominational school. It's one of the largest and most respected in the country (among evangelicals). Tom Landry was on the Board of the school when he was alive, and over the years there have been many ex-pro athletes that have attended there. David Klingler graduated just a year or two ago. Here’s link to their website: www.dts.edu Concerning your second observation, that is so true. If Preston intends to be involved in ministry to them, he will have a wide-open door of opportunity. And being an ex-player, he will have a platform few others would have. I hope he succeeds and does well.

David Nelson is quickly becoming a fan favorite, both on and off the field .... I, like most of you, hope he becomes a star in this league for a long time. Time will tell, but he seems to have the drive, abilities, and intelligence to make it. Can't wait 'til next Sunday!