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loved it... Finally a face for the Franchise!!!

and then he signed with the Vikings as a fa

The only thing I will add to this discussion is that Bleacher Report is clearly in the thread title. The OP made no attempt to trick anyone with what they were clicking. The OP simply put up a mock that he found to discuss. If any of you don't care for Bleacher Report then don't come to this thread. It has been stated ad nauseam that most don't prefer Bleacher Report. We get it. How many posters on here though have put up their own mock? Some have made multiple mocks. Enjoy the thread and/or conversation or don't. I personally don't care for BR as the slide presentation is incredibly annoying to me. That said I will still check into an article if it sounds interesting or someone points it out. If you don't then don't, but honestly have you read a Chris Chase (Yahoo) article? Or the countless drones at ESPN? They aren't exactly the best of the best and have tons of mindless drivel as well.

wish they would start tweeting Mario and try to get him to Buffalo instead of VJ!

I think Manningham and Meachem are both good value free agents and our only realistic targets from your list. Meachem moreso than Manningham as I think that super bowl catch will raise his price a bit. Colston would be nice but he has some injury issues that worry me. I would like to add Garcon to the list as well as some others each with their own worts: Laurent Robinson (injury prone), and Donnie Avery (burst onto the scene then hasn't done much). These should be solid cheaper options that would allow the Bills to spend big on D.

I would say Bradshaw is comparable to Freddy. I will say that I think Freddy is better but not leaps and bounds. Jacobs if he put forth the effort would be but he doesn't so he isn't (not sure if that statement even makes sense lol)

I regularly attend games at the Carrier Dome and don't mind them. In fact when they are good (been a while) it is LOUD. It also is nice to be away from the elements. As for the elements and since we are reminiscing, the worst game by far was the Giants in 07. It was freezing rain that came down sideways. Being that the game was played in December my friends and I had several layers and got soaked through. It was the longest 3 hour car ride home ever... woulda rather been in a dome for sure!

was talking with a buddy of mine about how cool it would be to have mark cuban as the owner. For all the bad rap he takes he has turned a disaster of a franchise into one of the best in his sport. Players love to play for him and I think his joy is infectious. I also think he figured out how to stay out of the way and not be the media circus that he once was. If nothing else the media wouldn't be able to avoid us and with media exposure comes player attention. Just a pipe dream I know but a great one none the less.

is this who we want to pick or who we think they will pick? Barbarian I think you would be happy to know Tannehill is now projected regularly in the top 10 and most mocks I have seen don't have him falling past 22. .......but I still dont want him

he is being released because he refused to restructure his deal.

why? I'm keeping this thread going because I really would like to find out why people aren't higher on this kid. I just don't see any issues with him; size, speed, consistent production against elite competition, he looks like the real deal to me.

Crayonz don't care it does what it wants. You think crayonz cares it doesn't give a sh*t.

nope I'm with you. The Bills aren't a quick fix qb away so the risk doesn't equal the reward. Must be a 315 thing

My list would be I would remove the Jets completely as well. I think the Cardinals have to be high on the list. They won 7 of their last 9, play in a warm weather dome, have larry fitzgerald, and have a track record of doing this (ie Warner). It's earl to call a best fit but I would say your 3 plus az have to be at the top. I would have no problem being the texans and dumping schaub. He keeps getting hurt and tj yates played solidly last year for them. Schaub is also 31 so hes not exactly a spring chicken either.

I posted this in the Buddy visiting the pro day thread but I'll also drop it here. I also watch more than my share of Alabama football as they are my favorite non-su team. What are your feelings about Dequan Menzie Bill? I saw a lot of good this year from him. I think he is/was tested and held up extremely well. Projections have him going anywhere from the 3rd-7th and I would love if the Bills grabbed him. As an aside I will agree that Hightower stood out this year moreso than Upshaw imo. He looks fierce and fast on the field!

Reading this link got me to thinking about how varied some teams boards are. I know it would be impossible to do but I would love to see each teams board after the draft just to see how wide the opinions are on players. All it takes is one team to value a player in a spot and take him but that doesn't mean that is what the consesus was. I would love to sit in a war room on draft day. All that said I wonder why they had Mercilus as a 3rd rnd grade. I've tried to find knocks on him but other than him only being a 1 year wonder I can't. yeah Upshaw is looking to be this years Nick Fairley. Slotted high early then the underpants Olympics damaging his stock. I think if he is there though he won't fall past the Jets at 16.

YESSS!!!!!!!!! I'm hoping for Menzie in the later rounds. He held up extremely well playing opposite Kirkpatrick last year. He saw many more throws as teams steered away from Kirkpatrick. Hes got good size at 5-11 202. I also think he plays faster than his stopwatch time. Would love this pick with 4a or even 3rd (would be a slight reach imo). I asked astro about him in a previous thread because drafttek didnt have him ranked. Heres the link with his response and it includes a video. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/142402-vote-for-the-bills-pick/page__p__2389079__fromsearch__1#entry2389079

Thanks I appreciate it and yeah it seems that when vendors find out its for a wedding the price doubles lol. Congrats on your seasons as well great times have been had by me and my friends up at the Ralph!

I don't think he will last that long but stranger things have happened. Maybe i'll find him and help him fail a drug test . I will say though that I agree 10 is much harder to predict. I have a sneaking suspicion if they stay there (smart money says they will) Floyd or Martin will be the pick. FA has a lot to say about how this draft will shake out. I still haven't got a clue why he is rated so low though. Is it truly the 1 year wonder? Surely some on this board are dissuaded by that but what about the talent evaluators? I saw that he was given a 3rd round grade by the draft advisory board and have no idea how that happened. After his combine and pro day that went so well I know he is not near there now but I still wonder why he was there ever. I do remember Phillip Rivers being given a 3rd round grade as well and he ended up going 4th overall.

Exactly and believe me I have done my due dilligence. I just want to know why people aren't higher on this kid. He seems like the exact player we need!

Robert Meachem wr saints say 4.5 million Erin Henderson wlb vikings say 3.5 million Martellus Bennet te cowboy say 3.25 million Brandon Carr db Chiefs say 9.75 million I don't think any of these contract are unreasonable for either parties. Of course it would leave that hole at de that is still there but I think it will be filled with Merriman, Carrington, and a draft pick (hopefully Mercilus). I only spent 21 million and think the team would be improved tremendously with these signings.

I would say I agree that he is probably done. I think Arizona makes the most sense for him though. Dome, easy divison, good weather, and a great wr (dare we call him a #1 lol).

It would be horrible for me to have the player I most want to see the Bills draft end up with the Jets or the Pats*. I don't mind cheering for players on other teams.... except division rivals or Cowboys. As an add I have seen several sites that said he doesn't project as a 34 olb and is much more suited for a 43 de. This time of year their really isn't to much consesus on anything. Just have to go with who you trust and what you see to make your own conclusions - and I think Mercilus will be a beast in the NFL for some team.

So with all of these unused tickets from people who are out of state I wouldn't mind helping you all skip the ticket exchange. I'm still on the fence about seasons for this year and have to admit the Stevie re-signing is really pushing me towards it. That being said I'm getting married in August and the funds might not be there so if people want to sell some games I would be more than happy to buy some of these seats (unless I can swing the seasons). It's obviously early and people don't know what games are when but keep me in my mind please.

Yeah Whaley had a quote along these lines as well. I still think Dareus had a very limited body of work (really about 1.5 seasons) and they didn't shy away from him. I just see a stud with this guy. He did have a quote about the game slowing down for him this year and he was able to put it all together. I just can't find a knock on him to push him out of my mind. While digging for info I came across this too. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/archive/1689559 again info below is from link above Mercilus decided to capitalize on his breakout campaign and enter the 2012 NFL Draft as an early entry. "I was just able to put everything together," said Mercilus. "It was just due to hard work, that's all I have to accredit it to. Can't say I'm surprised, but it happened. I made it happen." Mercilus' startling 2011 season sent scouts scrambling to learn more about him, and the news was better than expected. After two mediocre seasons at Illinois, Mercilus used cat-like moves to become an All-American and win the Ted Hendricks Award as the best defensive end in the country. He led the nation with 16 sacks, nine forced fumbles and had 22.5 tackles for a loss. Scouts gush a list of positives traits, including quickness, agility, strength, instincts, condition, attitude ... and he is just beginning to mature and could be a great outside linebacker. Reaching for comparisons, they mention names like Simeon Rice, Dwight Freeney, Richard Dent, and even the great Reggie White. I disagree I think they do telegraph and did so with Dareus and the Spiller pick. I remember the Spiller pick as being one when the Bills came on the clock as anyone but Spiller bc I was sure that's who they were taking and not who I wanted. I also remember the Dareus pick as one that we all thought would happen as long as he was there. I also think the telegraphing is why most think (myself included) that Jonathan Martin will be the pick at 10 if he is there. Hope I'm wrong though as I want Mercilus