PaattMaann

check out those thigh muscles, good god....like, good god....

First of all, taking anyone in the draft is a big risk, QB, DT, WR, Punter...theres no gaurantees As far as this: "The flaw I find most disturbing is that he has a poor work ethic. That is something not easily smoothed out of a player, especially of a headstrong quarterback, which Newton is. I think of Vince Young when I think of Newton. Young, late of the Tennessee Titans and the second pick in the draft when he came out of the University of Texas. Young is a great talent but virtually uncoachable. He's currently looking for a new team." Who said he has poor worth ethic than buffalo news larry felser? From everything I have heard he is a motivated leader...around week 5 they did a bit on Cam Newton in Auburn on a college gameday show, and had the coaches and players talking about how since he stepped foot on campus he was the unquestioned leader, he was one of them, he was always doing football related things for Auburn...that doesnt sound like someone that has "poor work ethic" like this article is bashing him for... And as far as Felser saying that mockdrafters and analystis get their information from inside sources, sure thats ones part of their information gathering, but they also use their brains and see what teams have actually said, what their needs are, what their own calls on players are to do mock drafts and such... overall, I disagree about it being a "must read"

really? you werent aware that you cant draft a player before he declares for the draft??? you should be working in the bills front office, you would probably fit right in!

not to nitpick, b/c everyone does, but Cannon lasting until round 3????? id wet my pantsss Gurley left college because hes stupid and cant hack classes

I read an artcle in ESPN about David Garrard meeting with Jags team and telling them all how they will all still be working out together as a team/position players if there is a lockout so that they are all ready physically and with the plays/verbage of their system (link to that story at bottom of post)...which I think is a GREAT idea. Any word if there are bills players, either blocks, groups or the whole team who are planning to do this as well? It would obviously depend on peer pressure and great individual leaders, which im not sure the bills roster is loaded with....however, this seems like a great idea, any word if the bills are planning this? Would the Union oppose this plan, seeing in how if a player injures himself while working out, he has to recover on his own (both financially and medically?).... Also, team facilities can still be used if the owners dont officially "lock out" the players correct? It is speculated that a lockout would come down as soon as March 4th, but if that doesnt officially happen, can facilities still be used? http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/21764/garrard-plan-for-lockout-encouraging

all the highlights I can find on Colin K. are him running the ball, and that concerns me, I watched a little Nevada football the past couple years, and thats really all I remember about him too...running.... That said, obviously he can pass, he threw for 10,000 yards....thatssss impressive no matter what...

hahahahhaha, awesome

what young players need to develop? you mean the bad ones? The ones who have zero talent and dont belong on NFL rosters? you are probably one of the ones who is sold on Spiller, Troup and Carrington and Moats, right? Greeeaaattt.....sounds like a strong core for a super bowl run (sarcasm), troup and carrington couldnt even crack the buffalo bills lineup until late in the year, and they didnt exactly light it up, and Moats didnt do a whole lot but showed the most promise out of them all...I realize they are rookies and will grow, but I wouldnt say any of them should be given a roster spot...two years worth of draft picks > current talent-less roster (provided we actually draft good players)

honestly thats probably a best case scenario for the bills, let them add two years worth of college talent to overhaul the currentyl talent LESS roster (give or take MAYBE 5 guys)....as much as Id hate to miss out on the NFL....it would help our lowly bills more than we know...although cheap ralph will probably let the coaches go so he doesnt have to pay them, so good bye Davey W....hopefully alot of owners release their coaches though and no one signs anywhere until there is new CBA in place bottom line, missed season = lots more talent on this bills roster no clue how draft order would be determined....lottery would probably be the only fair way, unless they just keep same draft positions for two straight years (which id doubt)

add a thousand more to that, couldnt agree more....

I would go to Pearl Street Brewery, and I wouldnt eat until after the game and eat there, foods great...and they brew their own beer...get a tower if your man enough In fact I might have just talked myself into going to Pearl Street tonight

this is the EXACT thing nix/gailey said for last years draft, need to draft an "impact player" in the first round...someone who could "contribute right away"...and they drafted Spiller...tell me, what was his impact? im hoping they get that true "impact player" but ill remain pessimistic by nature as a bills fan....saying the right things and doing the right things are two stakly opposing accomplishments

thannnkkk you!! Ive been making that comparison for months now....Cam Newton is a better version of Josh Freeman, and in my opinion is more NFL ready than Freeman was at this stage. And its worked for the Bucs...the Cam Newton haters just simply have not watched him play the QB position at all...and all he has done is win national championships....why only one year in D-1? Not his fault he had to sit behind Mr. Florida Tim Tebow...realized he needed to get outta there to have a chance to shine, had to go JUCO so he didnt miss a year, won a national championship there BY HIMSELF and then comes to Auburn and from all accounts, was the unquestioned leader of that team from his first day on campus...that is impressive, the guys just follow him....not taking him in this years draft will turn out to hurt this team more than all the other blown 1st round draft picks of the past decade combined...

rumor is though, after throwing great at senior bowl and having great workouts (not to mention 4 plus years of tape)...Kaepernick is playing himself into late first round....

bowers is a one year wonder people (see: Aaron Maybin) say NO to bowers the meanest LB of all time is named Ray Lewis, not Dick Butkus

duh...this is what the shoutbox is for

Thomas Howard is average...but an upgrade...id prefer David Harris, or Lawrence Timmons (but see above...I doubt he leaves Pitt) Pouncey in the 2nd round? as if the Steelers let him get past their first round pick, let alone the other 31 teams passing on him The rest of it im fine with...if Fairley is there ya take him, if not, Cammmmm Newwwwtonnnnnnn

why is no one mentioning David Harris from the Jets? He should be priority number 1 (Timmons will stay in Pittsburgh, as he has already said money wasent his motivating factor)...meanwhile the Jets cannot afford to keep Harris and their other 15 UFA....so hes a realistic possibility.. David Harris Any RT, any at all (obviously Clabo would be ideal) Zach Miller would also be ideal And then Draft Cam Newton or Nick Fairley/Marcel Dareus...gotta be one of those 3

who is Andre Reed?

as negative as this is, I pretty much agree with it. The patriots, in this decade have made it look easy to win (as have other teams, Colts, Eagles, Pittsburgh). It all seems easy when looking at their situations. And we have The Bills, who have been in a 15 year funk...this draft/offseason is yet another "shot" at turning things around, and I guess thats just what we have to look forward too?

judging from your avatar picture, it looks like your BOTH from SC....(cue the dueling banjo music)

"Think about the Pats receiving core during their dynasty. They had no one" - OP what? while I dont disagree with the majority of the post, what is this about the Pats not having any WR's? Randy Moss? Wes Welker? is that the no one you are referring to?

this thread it wayyy to friendly...

no, there is language in Housh's contract that says if hes cut in seattle (which he just was) they are on the hook for his 7 million salary this year, if he signs with a team for 1 million, seattle pays the other 6.... his skills havent declined, Pete Carroll loves his USC boys and wants Mike Williams to get a fresh start there and start...Mike Williams has more "intangiables" than Housh...Housh is still going to give you the 70 catch year hes been posting sicne 04...we need to go get him now...

see other Housh threat.... AMEN to that, veteran proven talent while our youngsters still get their reps and experience, win win sitch...but he probably will get better offers than Sufferlo...