starrymessenger

They are my pick to win it all. They are the most complete, well balanced team looking at both sides of the ball. Tom Brady is playing as well as he ever has (at 37 years old no less). Gronk is an unstoppable force. Edelman is a younger, more versatile and better Welker. Trading a long in the tooth Mankins for their second pass catching TE Wright was a major win, given that their O line is getting the job done. Brandon Lafell has matured into a reliable and disciplined pro, no longer underachieving. Even playing short handed without Mayo, Jones etc... their D is outstanding. They seem to find productive, bruising RBs out of thin air. If they fall short of a championship this year it will be because their opponents will have come up with the very best game they can possibly can and with the ball (and the breaks) bouncing their way. In other words, the Pats will have to be unlucky not to win.

You're right. Hill went a couple of spots before Hyde. My bad. I guess the Bills were hoping Hyde would last until the third.

He's 6'3", 230, 4.38 40. That's who. Undrafted out of Central Florida. Correction drafted 181. Not a Combine invite tho.

They were interested in Carlos Hyde before 49rs picked him. But Jeremy Hill was still there. Hill instead of CK? I guess hindsight is always 20/20.

They were both terrible picks that call into serious question the competence of those who made them.

Brady is an all time great QB. No question. But BB is the brains of that operation IMO. When I look at that team, I'm pretty sure they would be outstanding even with a lesser quarterback.

Yeah, because I'd rather have a chance (instead of none at all). First round pick, odds are you get a player.

You don't have to pick a QB high and indeed you probably should'nt unless you are really sold on him. That first round pick could be somebody like Zach Martin. Wouldn't he look good in a Bills uni (instead of Cyrus for example). Yeah, life is good for Bills fans.

Oh you mean a conditional 4th that could become a third?

You can't look at Watkins without also looking at EJ. They really go hand in hand. The point is that we were not just one impact player away. I respect the opinions of those who see a future for EJ, however I don't and that also influences my opinion of Whaley. IMO EJ is a bust and the point is that it was writ large all over him. Whaley nevertheless shamelessly sold him as the guy who could lead the team to a championship. If he believed that he is flat out incompetent. If he didn't believe it he's disengenuous. No question the team would have been better off going with a vet and keeping their powder dry. All of what he did, ultimately to mortgage the teams future, was driven by desperation in service of a personal agenda.

Could have held onto that 4th and gotten the RB. They wanted Carlos Hyde but when the 49rs took him the went for Cyrus. Meanwhile Jeremy Hill was just sitting there. He spends a first on a QB in a very weak class. He trades up to pick a WR in a historically strong draft. Even if it's always easy to second guess a draft with hindsight, the problem I have with Whaley is that he has been reckless, taking big and ill considered bets. He says he did it because of the deserving fan base. To the contrary I think he did it because he was desperate to separate himself from a consistently underperforming administration of which most observers would consider him a part. That is an improper motive and a failure in his responsibility to be a prudent steward of the teams resources. So while I'm prepared to admit that he may have some ability, those transgressions fully justify his dismissal. Him, Marrone, Hackett and Brandon have proven themselves to be bad news. The new sheriff needs to wipe the whole slate clean. Then he has to open his checkbook (again) and hire some professionals capable of operating at this level. Nothing less will do IMO.

Except they really did hire Chan, Remember? Some lip service.

Honestly I'm amazed that some people fail to see this.

Pinocchio. He has potential. Oops.

Well idk. Cowher is the guy who recommended Chan for the job. Yesterday he was saying how Marrone had to be given more time for continuity etc... So if he is not going to take the job maybe he should just STFU.

Whether or not RT is really limited or, as he says, just resting his bones on a short week is huge. If he has to operate from the pocket with no Albert and a suspect running game the Bills have a big leg up on Miami. RT will likely wind up absorbing another beating. But if he's good to go, that's a totally different scenario. He's been better since the OC has taken better advantage of his mobility and ability to throw on the run. If he can do that it will lessen the impact of losing Albert and give RT an opportunity to avoid the rush and pick on our work in progress secondary.

One positive from Sundays debacle was that after the momentum sucking Brown fumble they came right back with a strong drive. If Brown doesn't stumble they come away with seven instead of three and we are back in the drivers seat. I expected that turnover to negatively affect their play and it didn't. I think it would have in the past. I guess we will see soon enuf. If after KC they fold like a cheap tent then I would consider that to be a very bad sign for Marrone.

Actually I expect the Bills to have a good game vs the fish. Two main reasons: First, tho they may be accident prone I don't think this is a team of quitters, and they will be eager for redemption. Second, they are basically a better more talented team than Miami. I see no compelling reason to expect a loss.

Leodisodamus has spoken. Thus it shall be. Bills 27/Fish 13.

Was a good sign because the Chiefs front is stout with pro bowler DP in the middle. I have thought for awhile that the O-line had a chance to progress at some point after the bye (hopefully sooner than later) from terrible to serviceable. If the Pats can do it, so should we.

There were routes being run underneath. Maybe Kyle's decisions.

Agree, but it was more than a bad break. Parker is a very good playmaker. His doing that is unfortunate for us but not just luck on his part. He's good and that's what he does. I too was impressed with Brown and also with the O-line. The drive that ended with Browns fumble is worth mentioning not just for the turnover but also because our guys were blowing them off the ball and running it down their throats. That doesn't happen much to that KC D. Pass pro was pretty decent too. Silver lining and a glimpse of good things to come?

Fully agree. Disagree. The plays weren't there and needed to be killed. Good QBs do that to avoid sacks and/or turnovers by trying to force things.

Orton did not have a good day. Had he been on his game the Bills would have won the game despite the turnovers, poor play calls etc... After the great opening drive his receivers had a number of drops that could have extended drives. Maybe the law of averages only gives you so many chances against a good D. Maybe he was also (overly) concerned about the Chiefs pass rush and hurried a few throws. Ironic perhaps because the pass pro really was pretty good all things considered. To say that he was not at his best does not mean he was the reason why we lost. The turnovers were more direct contributing causes. If Brown scores on the opening drive of the second half the Chiefs are on the ropes and probably done and very much at risk for being blown out. If Leodis doesn't screw up I strongly suspect the Chiefs wind up with 7 fewer points. Also have to give KC some credit. They are a solid, well coached and well balanced football team. All QBs, even the best, have mediocre games, and even some outright stinkers occasionally. Orton also has good games and big throws in that arm of his. Hopefully Thursday night. As for those calling for EJ, that would not be a step in the right direction IMO.

In French they call this "embarras du choix" meaning too hard to chose from so many deserving candidates.