Wizard

So, basically we hired guys that have moved around a lot, haven't held major coaching positions at top notch Division 1 schools, and most of them only have worked in the NFL for the Chiefs, a dominant NFL team last year. Sounds great!

Bulger is too old and injury prone. And, LeFevour didn't run a pro style offense. As sad as it is, if the Bills can't get McNabb or Carr as a rental for two years, or can't pick up Kolb, then Buffalo is going to go into the season with Fitzpatrick and Edwards. That's fine with me...let them get pummeled for another year or two while the Bills draft nothing but OL/DL with every pick the next two years.

Both teams are top notch and very deserving. Both have explosive offenses and average to above average defenses. It is good to see the Saints make their first Super Bowl and the fans are deserving of such an opportunity. At the same time, the Colts are a less annoying and abrasive way (than the Patriots) of running a professional organization from top to bottom (Buffalo take copious notes). The way I look at it...if the Saints win, then Brees cements himself as a Hall of Famer. If the Colts win, then Peyton Manning is the greatest quarterback of all-time! Sure, Montana and Bradshaw have more rings, but Bradshaw wasn't even in the top 2 on his own offense during those Steeler championships. Montana may be the only one worthy to compare to Manning. Otherwise, Elway, Brady, and Favre slip a notch below Manning if the Colts win. With four (4) MVP's, a decade plus of ridiculous stats, great character, and a second Super Bowl ring, we could be viewing history worth passing on to the next generation of football fans. Hopefully it is a competitive game.

Steve Young also played in the USFL and got hammered with the Buccaneers for awhile. Buffalo can't wait with a top 10 pick to get a guy who is "going to ride the pine" for several years. If we are going to take Tebow at #9, then he should be producing right away. Hmmm...which one of these doesn't belong A) Rodgers as a backup learning from Favre B) Young as a backup learning from Montana C) Tebow as a backup learning from "Captain Checkdown" or "Fitz" And, last time I checked, Tebow has a lot of cold weather game experience as a now former Florida Gator. I see your point! Let's draft Tebow!!!

I love hearing everyone's free agent ideas (let's get Merriman, Kolb, Wilfork, Joe Montana, Barry Sanders ) However, let's be realistic with free agent thoughts and draft picks. No, we aren't getting Russell Okung or Suh in less we trade up. I'm generally opposed to trading down, but I think most of are in agreeance that the best DT's, OT, and QB will probably be off the board at #9. (Suh, Gerald McCoy, Okung, Clausen/Bradford). The only realistic pick worth the #9 slot is McClain. This is who we should take. However, here is a realistic scenario of the Bills getting some good value by trading down. 1. Trade pick #9 (Draft Value 1,350) to the 49er's for pick #17 (Draft Value 950). The 49er's send their second round pick #49 (Draft Value 410) in the exchange. Bills draft picks are valued now at 1,360 and 49er's at 1,350. 2. The Bills then have picks #17, #41, #48. Pick #17 Terrence Cody (DT) An ideal pick, great value, reasonable to assume he will be around at #17 and the perfect start to a 3-4 switch. Pick #41 Sergio Kindle (OLB 3-4) The Bills will need another linebacker with a switch to a 3-4. Mock Drafts rate Kindle between #'s 38-50. Pick #49 Selvish Capers (LT) The Bills get a solid LT in the mid second round without having to dish out millions of dollars to a top 10 pick on the disputed second best LT in the draft behind Okung. The Bills then can address a QB (LeFevour in round #3) and depth in rounds 4-7. 3. The 49er's with picks #9 and #13 can focus on their most pressing needs QB (Clausen?), OT (Baluga, Williams, or Campbell, or Davis), or they can go with a CB/S, another need. This is a realistic way of the Bills building through the draft based on biggest needs. And, it makes sense for both the Bills and the 49er's as a likely and reasonable trade partner.

I love hearing everyone's free agent ideas (let's get Merriman, Kolb, Wilfork, Joe Montana, Barry Sanders ) However, let's be realistic with free agent thoughts and draft picks. No, we aren't getting Russell Okung or Suh in less we trade up. I'm generally opposed to trading down, but I think most of are in agreeance that the best DT's, OT, and QB will probably be off the board at #9. (Suh, Gerald McCoy, Okung, Clausen/Bradford). The only realistic pick worth the #9 slot is McClain. This is who we should take. However, here is a realistic scenario of the Bills getting some good value by trading down. 1. Trade pick #9 (Draft Value 1,350) to the 49er's for pick #17 (Draft Value 950). The 49er's send their second round pick #49 (Draft Value 410) in the exchange. Bills draft picks are valued now at 1,360 and 49er's at 1,350. 2. The Bills then have picks #17, #41, #48. Pick #17 Terrence Cody (DT) An ideal pick, great value, reasonable to assume he will be around at #17 and the perfect start to a 3-4 switch. Pick #41 Sergio Kindle (OLB 3-4) The Bills will need another linebacker with a switch to a 3-4. Mock Drafts rate Kindle between #'s 38-50. Pick #49 Selvish Capers (LT) The Bills get a solid LT in the mid second round without having to dish out millions of dollars to a top 10 pick on the disputed second best LT in the draft behind Okung. The Bills then can address a QB (LeFevour in round #3) and depth in rounds 4-7. 3. The 49er's with picks #9 and #13 can focus on their most pressing needs QB (Clausen?), OT (Baluga, Williams, or Campbell, or Davis), or they can go with a CB/S, another need. This is a realistic way of the Bills building through the draft based on biggest needs. And, it makes sense for both the Bills and the 49er's as a likely and reasonable trade partner.

Lefevour is not worth a second round pick. I would only trade out of the #9 spot if the top OT (Okung) is gone, the top DT's (Suh and McCoy, McCoy won't be around for us at #9 or later), if LB McClain is gone, and if Jacksonville were to give us our 2nd round pick. NO QB's in the first two rounds, unless we get an additional 2nd round pick. The focus has to be on the OL/DL.

Right on. No to LeFevour especially as a 2nd round pick. I'd take a flier in the 4th or 5th round. Bills Defense Should Be: CB: McGee CB: McKelvin FS: Byrd SS: Wilson LB: Poz LB: Mitchell LB: McClain (Draft, 1st round) DE: Schobel (one more year out of him) DT: Kyle Williams DT: (Top DT run stopper in free agency) DE: Draft, 3rd Round Let Go: Kelsay, Denney, Whitner, Johnson, and all the scrub players Keep as Backups: (These five guys) Bryan Scott (solid backup) and John Wendling (young backup and top ST's tackler), Marcus Stroud for rotational purposes, Drayton Florence (good corner/nickel back). And, no I don't like him, but keep Ellison because we have so little depth at linebacker.

Knowing the Bills philosophy with Buddy Nix now at GM, the Bills obviously won't spend a lot of money or garner interest from the top free agents; however, there are some guys who are potential upgrades in our weakest spots...QB, OL, DL, TE, and LB. Which two free agents do you think would be the best fit for Buffalo or the most likely to join our team? QB Jason Campbell, Washington Redskins (28) New coach and GM. Campbell isn't the long-term solution in Washington, but he is probably a better overall QB talent than anyone currently at the position. QB Kyle Orton, Denver Broncos (27) He dinks and dunks...sounds familiar. And, the Broncos did collapse, but Orton has been a starter with a winning record for both the Bears and Broncos. WR Malcom Floyd, San Chargers (28) Started in the last six games for Chargers in regular season. He is 6'5. Unlike James Hardy, he has stats to show that he can be a #2 type receiver. WR Kevin Walter, Houston Texans (29) A frequently mentioned guy in past board discussions on free agents. He is coming off an injury. He has size and is a #2 or #3 type guy. TE Tony Scheffler, Denver Broncos (27) He is used primarily for blocking, but he has had some better numbers in the past. TE Bo Scaife, Tennessee Titans (29) He isn't flashy or overly athletic...typical Bills type player. But, he makes a lot of short catches and has led the Titans in the past in number of receptions. RT/OG Marcus McNeill, San Diego Chargers (26) Has had neck and back problems, but he is a starter for San Diego and often plays LT. He isn't as talented as Jason Peters, but he would come much cheaper He might be a solid RT option. OL Jahri Evans, New Orleans Saints (27) Good run-blocker. Buffalo needs to focus more on running the ball with Jackson and using Lynch despite being overrated. He's a natural guard. If we got him, I would put Eric Wood at starting center. DE Johnny Jolly, Green Bay Packers (27) His strength is stopping the run, but he isn't much of a pass rusher. He occasionally has lined up as a DT for the Packers. DE Ray Edwards, Minnesota Vikings (25) Obviously, when you have the Williams guys and Jared Allen, you will look good. But, Edwards had about 7 sacks this year. He's a good pass rusher and young. DT Tony Brown, Tennessee Titans (29) More of a pass rushing DT. He is known for being quick. LB Kirk Morrison, Oakland Raiders (28) Yes...he plays for the Raiders which means the LB's get all the tackles because the defensive line doesn't do much, but he plays inside linebacker and has 100+ tackles year in and year out. May be a good if we go 3-4. LB D’Qwell Jackson, Cleveland Browns (26) Inside linebacker that is young. He reminds me of a young London Fletcher. Nose on the ball kind of guy. None of these guys will overwhelm you, but in my opinion, any of these guys would be mid-priced free agents that have shown more production at positions that the Bills need. Fire away with thoughts. Wizard

I'm glad that you are a GM. Maybe the Bills should hire you to be an assistant to Nix. Suh is a #1 draft pick, but he is actually worthy of it... Let me guess.... like Donte Whitner, J.P. Losman, and Aaron Maybin are all 1st round talents.

You obviously know nothing about how the draft works. Every one of these players will be gone within the first 40 picks barring a career ending injury between now and the drat. Buffalo would be beyond lucky to grab one of these players in the second round let alone rounds 3-7.

Absolutely true; however, McClain (LB from Alabama) would fit in any scheme, and he should be available with our first pick. The Bills then need to only draft OL/DL the rest of the draft! Seriously...even as bad as Buffalo is at drafting, you have to be bound to get one solid player between rounds 2-7 if you draft the same position over and over.

No thanks! Yes, being late for team meetings and being overweight are minor infractions compared to major legal issues; however, Buffalo can't afford these type of players. We already have a handful of "character issue guys" that aren't producing. When a team is as bad as the Bills, you go for a player that is the most talented as well as the least amount of baggage possible. The only guy who possibly might be at #9 that appears to be supertalented and a natural leader is McClain. Yes, I want a stud LT or a top DT but Suh and Okung are gone barring some major injury or major dissappointment at the combine. McClain is the best pick for #9. Now, let me trade down, get Anthony Davis and secure another 1st round or 2nd round pick for a DE or second round LB, then I'll consider Davis.

Take it a day at a time!

Yep, McClain is the only guy that seems to have NFL-ready all over him. McCoy's weight is an issue, Bradford's size and injury is a concern, and Trent Williams is a talent but not worth a top 12 pick.

And, despite of all this, you will remain "faithful", and we'll hear from you next week.

Snyder will pony-up big bucks. Besides, even though Washington is terrible, it too has a large fan base with big cities around it. I don't think Washington is any better than Buffalo; however, Campbell is a better QB than the two guys the Bills trot out each week. Too bad! We need a quality head coach, and I don't see anyone else lining up.

The 1985 Bears, and the Trent Dilfer days with the Baltimore Ravens.

Love your enthusiasm, and Byrd is very deserving of a Pro Bowl; however, that game doesn't really matter. Additionally, it will raise the value of Byrd's future contract if he is voted in. And, most importantly, those who have jobs and a life outside of the forum are not able to vote 31 times.

Max Hall is a solid college QB, but he isn't a viable option. BYU hasn't produced a NFL ready quarterback since the McMahon and Young days. Note: I'm a graduate of the "Y."

Wow, a 5'8 OT. He must be built like a boulder to play OT at that height.

Three things stand out in this football game. #1. Neither Edwards or Fitzpatrick should ever be allowed to start a game again, so it is time to find out if Brohm can be molded into a decent player or if he is our future backup. Go and get a veteran this offseason. Edwards and Fitzpatrick are done!!! #2. Yes, we need a QB and an offensive line, but DT is our most needed position. When Jamaal Charles and the Chiefs, the Chiefs, run up 140+ on you, it is time to change the defensive line. We need a DT in round #1 or round #2, no questions!!! 3. As much as I love the enthusiasm to win games against the Chiefs, why are we trying to win? The goal is to get a higher draft pick.

As much as I would like a QB or OT, the truth is that there isn't a QB worth taking in the first round. And, the only OT worth taking, Okung, will be gone by our spot. We have the worst rushing defense in the league!!! When Jamaal Charles hangs us for 140+ yards, and the team has had 10 straight 100 yard rushing games against it, then DT is priority #1, OT is priority #2, and a veteran QB is what we need to do in free agancy.

I agree, except the new regime won't be any better. Have to get rid of the GM to do that, and wait it out on the owner.