Mike in Syracuse

He's not a turd, he's a freaking sociopath.

Brown can't "break" stories because the Bills won't allow transactions to be reported until they are finalized and approved by the league. Now as for all the other Buffalo journalists, I have no idea?

It depends on what your expectations were at the beginning of the season. We started a QB yesterday that's been with the team for 6 weeks and went to OT with playoff team. Also, considering the massive number of injuries I'm good with what's happened so far!

If my son were dying in a hospital bed I'm pretty sure I'm not showing up for work. Doesn't matter what I do or how many people want me to be there. Some things in life are just more important.

Going into the Cleveland game the Bills owned the NUMBER TWO ranked rushing attack in the entire NFL. Someone please explain to me why we're so decimated by not grossly overpaying a mediocre guard? Levitre was not and is not worth $8M per year, not be any stretch of the imagination nor by any rational breakdown of his onfield performance. He was a good pass blocker but a barely average run blocker. He also happens be someone who got turned into a perennial all pro in the mind of some Bills fans. The Bills front office is absolutely responsible for not bringing in an adequate replacement for him. They should have been able to do that for half of what Levitre got paid.

It's amazing to me that none of this stuff is ever broken by local guys.

Mike Rodak ‏@mikerodak21m Bills will work out QBs Pat White and Dennis Dixon, @AdamSchefter confirms. Buffalo is also talking to Josh Freeman: http://es.pn/193X8Fe

Marrone's history shows that he doesn't like to play guys that haven't put in a full week of practice. Byrd just started taking snaps with the 1st unit last week and even then he wasn't with them the entire time. My guess is he's now physically ready, Marrone want's him mentally ready.

Searcy is not a viable replacement for Byrd but I do believe that Byrd's value to the current Bills defensive system is questionable. Byrd became an interception machine in a cover two defense. That type of defense is perfect for a ball hawking safety like Byrd who can just sit back, play center field and close on the ball. Pettine's system is VERY different. He'll be asked to be up on the line of scrimmage and will play a very different role. He may still be an amazing player in Pettine's system but I think that's part of the reason that the Bills weren't overly eager to sign him to a long term deal. The franchise tag should have given them a one year tryout. But...........

Sorry, this was supposed to be a cut a paste of my response on the BB.com site. I left off the last two sentences: Now everyone that felt the need to jump to Kiko's defense can put the knives away. I realize the kid's in his 3rd game and has a massive ceiling. Point it, it's his youth and exuberance that's making him miss, not his ability. Very fixable! Rogers on the other hand.................

Here's your answer. http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2013/9/24/4765754/bills-run-defense-film-study-breakdowns-vs-jets-bilal-powell TLDR Version: Kiko Alonso is the Justin Rogers of run defenders!

Clearly they don't understand that he's a future hall of famer either?

The press coverage scheme that Pettine uses is much more suited to Aaron Williams playstyle than the Cover 2 used by previous DC's. It's obvious that WIlliams is a big, strong kid who could easily fill in at CB in Pettine's system. If Byrd's healthy this week I'd put him and Leonhard in a safety and play Williams at corner if McLovin's not ready.

Oh really? Id say knocking the snot out of would be tacklers is helpful! Oh and this: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d81d6354f/John-Conner-terminates-Bills

After his implosion last week I couldn't help but notice Summers didn't see the field this week! Connors would be a HUGE upgrade!

Stevie made a comment today that made me think that he may have run the wrong route a few times!

Who was the Bills coach that said "You can NEVER have too many CB's"?

Please please please, let this be a statement game. I want the Bills to announce to the rest of the NFL that they are legit!

I think it's fair to say that the Jets defense isn't anywhere near as good as the last two we've faced. Meanwhile our defense is getting better each week and Mario might just become a one man terror for Geno Smith. This should be a great test for our young team.

I have difficulty understanding how a front 7 that starts Dwan Edwards and an unproven rookie could be close to best in the league? I think the bigger matchup on Sunday is going to be Pettine's defense against a very banged up Carolina OL. Unless I'm mistaken they just lost another starter to a season ending knee injury. I'd expect the Bills to spread it out against a very aggressive Carolina defense but I agree, I'd expect it to be a very close game.

My understanding is that's a handicapped seating area not a "standing" area.

Don't blame the kid, blame the parents.

As impressive as the Phlly offense in the 1st half I don't believe it's sustainable for two reasons: 1. NFL defensive coordinator are too good to not figure out a plan to counter it, or at least slow it down. 2. Vick and Jackson won't survive the season.

You're right. It's all on Marrone. He should've converted that 3rd down on that last series, he should've run the play clock and given the ball to Brady with 3 minutes left. That certainly would've been the difference in this game. Or maybe he could've committed less penalties, I mean seriously, who does he thing he is putting his hands in someones face or jumping offsides on defense. Oh, and what about the drops, what the hell is up with the drops. Why can't Marrone catch? And his fumbles! Don't even get me started talking about Marrone's fumbles!!! His decision to not "slow down" the game was absolutely irrelevant. Implying that it was the reason the Bills lost the game is just ignorant. It shows a complete lack of understanding of football.

If it makes you feel better Dwan Edwards is starting for Carolina.