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Isn't there an pretty solid OT from OSU also going in, I would rather it be used on him if there is any potential. Just found this: Mike Adams 6'8, 308 pounds | Offensive tackle | Ohio State Adams was the Buckeyes' starting left tackle the last two seasons and has 17 career starts. He was a first-team All-Big 10 player last season. As a pro prospect, Adams looks much more like a right tackle who needs to add strength to his frame. He's a long player who, in comparison to other linemen, is lean. In pass protection, Adams is a little stiff moving to his left, especially in his second move. He has optimum length for the position but not the foot quickness. He's shown the ability to anchor on the edge in the run, but isn't a drive blocker. For a tall lineman, he gets good leverage. link

Word was, they looked at Barnett, but he wasn't interested. Go figure, did the BIlls get one over on them?

THAT IS THE POINT! I'm mad as h#@%. If this is true, it is serious problem for the NFL. Hopefully, someone in the Bills organization will raise Holy Hell.

Maybe as a Jet Doesn't he realize he's getting played by Rex? Anyhow, if he does make their team, can't wait to hear the special welcome he gets when he returns to the Ralph.

And Maybin is no where to be found. . . . same old same old

How funny, and we all thought Urbik was the problem. Go figure?

Spiller, especially if he has a year like last year

"Vonn Miller reminded me of Maybin" . . . that's like a death wish upon him, come on, you can't hate him that much

Can he, or Pears, play guard?

Reality check one: Ever watch ESPN? NFL Network? The Bills and about 23 other teams are trying to upgrade their offensive line. There are no quick fixes, and as another poster documented, drafting OL is a crap shoot. Second reality check: It takes time, lot's of time, to develop O-linemen. In my opinion, we have some decent people with potential, don't panic, give it time. Urbik is young, and new. How about we at least give him the pre-season before we show him the Maybin treatment. Third reality check: We do have Hangman, he is a capable insurance policy, who if needed, can come in and hold his own at center or guard.

Not sure why some want to keep calling the Smith signing a "luxury" signing, as if that's a bad thing. He can play several positions, he seems to be pretty decent at all three (OB, receiver, special teams), and brings experience and maturity to a young team. He's a proven contributor on the field as well as off. I wish that we could sign several more players that can contribute in multidimensional ways like him. Moreover, it's not an "either?" "or?" decision, just because you sign him, doesn't preclude you from signing other players. If they said, it's Brad Smith and nothing else, I could see the angst. But no one has said that, we did sign a quality LB, and hopefully when it's the right guy, we can get the o-line and TE help needed. My point, enjoy the contributions and added dimension he brings -- we need more "luxury" pick-ups like him -- and keep hoping we can add the other needs as soon as possible. Just saying.

Not!

Why not try Hangman there? probably not as strong, but I think he is quick enough and smart enough to get the job done. I know it's only two weeks of practice and one pre-season game, but I think the Urbik experiment, while a good idea (he is big and strong), is just not working???

yeap

so you're saying Mike Murlarkey has been our best coach . . . I thought that was the case

"don't know who Karen Carpenter is" how could you not know her ????? . . . well Bills fans, it's one preseason game, but "we've only just begun"

Lot's of potential, but he did get beat a few times. On the long ball he turned to look at the QB (I assume), eliminate that and he probably makes that play.

way to come out of the box swinging, can't wait for some more outstanding contributions

"they remind me of the trio of crowell, haggan, and _______)" . . . now there was a trio to write home about

agreed!

For the Record: They will turn out to be pretty decent, provided neither is injured.