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Because the kid can kick like a mule and will be Lindell's replacement next year. Just wait until Lindell misses one from 45 in the wind. Then you'll see why Potter is here.

Who is saying anything about hanging hopes on Easley? The idea that the FO thinks highly of him and that they want him to succeed is not a bad thing. Its not as if the hopes of the Bills rest in the hands of Marcus Easley. I would have liked to see them get a little more explosive on the outside, but adding Graham was a great move that will help take some of the pressure off the short timing routes. When Easley takes the field this year, he will either do something or he won't. If he doesn't, so what its nothing lost. If he does its just gravy on the plate.

A better question is how many of those receivers came from an offense that left them unprepared for the pro game. To much emphasis is put on the LT position, especially in this offense. Did the Steeleres have an elite LT? Nope, they have Jonathan Scott. When you get the ball out quick it doesnt matter who is on the line. Who is catching that quick pass does matter. I'll take a playmaker all day over a LT.

I actually like them a lot. I think it harkens back to the leather head days. As for a Bills 3rd jersey. I think all reds to go along with all blues would be sweet.

Doug Flutie didn't do anything worth a hill of beans in the NFL. Wilson will be a gadget player, best in a wildcat/option look. Thats it. The idea that he could ever be a starter is wishful thinking at best. Thats just the way the NFL works, bigger stronger, faster doesn't stop applying because a 5'11" threw the ball like Brett Favre, whatever that means...

This would be a great signing for the Bills. Wimbley has had his best years as a Sam in the Oakland 43, he doesn't exactly fit the model of LB that Wanny looks for, however it would bring instant legitimacy to the LB's on this team. The defense could get shored up quickly with the addition of Jeremy Mincey and Vinny Curry in the draft. IMO, Wimbley is a must sign for this team if he gets cut.

Why all the hate? He's a good RB. Look at the line and the system that he played in here, and look at the line and system he plays in out in Seattle. The line here was garbage when he left. Before that it was anchored by such greats as Duke Preston. And we complain because he never hit the hole... how many times did Jackson hit those holes, and get nowhere. Everyone was so quick to run Lynch out of town, that they forgot the terrible coaching staff and line that was in place while he was here. Sure he acted like a bonehead, but unless it was your $20 he took, who cares? I for one miss Lynch. I would have rather they traded Fred Jackson, than Lynch. Lynch with this line and this system, would be just as productive for longer that Jackson will be. JMO...

When you watch Courtney Upshaw play, he is an animal. His "stiff hips" and slow cone drills go right out the window. Upshaw is a 3 down player day 1 on this Bills team. He can play LE and let Kelsay play RE with Merriman. Upshaw sets the edge, is instinctive to the ball, and beyond that, finishes plays. That alone makes him worthy of the pick. He is probably the safest DE to take in the first round. What I would love to see is for the Bills to trade down with Cincy, pick up both of their 1st round picks, and take Upshaw and the best WR on the board. That solves 2 problems in the 1st round, and the FO can spend the rest of the draft bringing in high quality depth so that when the inevitable 21 man IR List begins to build, this team isn't left with Ruvell Martin and that guy who got picked up mid-season off the waiver wire.

I know this may not be the right place, but pirated material is such a misnomer. If I upload a video clip of a Bills game that I took on my phone to youtube, is that pirated? If I upload a CD for a friend on Megaupload, is that pirated? Thinking that it is creates a slippery slope for private property and personal ownership. Its a scary future if this type of thinking becomes prevalent. Well you are just an angel, aren't you? Apparently reading comprehension and critical thinking skills are not prerequisites for getting your wings in heaven.

There are more irregulars than you would think. Considering both the skill level of the workers and the conditions that they work in, there are more errors in manufacturing than you would think. The sites that sell jerseys with holograms may indeed be black market, and I cannot comment on that. What I can comment on though are the sights that sell discounted factory irregulars. There may a limited number of them, but the reality is that companies are allowed to keep and resell them locally. Its the same with Super Bowl Champion T-shirts that are made pre-game with the loser on the front. Those clothing items get donated overseas. The NFL doesn't want the irregular products being sold in Amercia for two reasons, 1.) because it is an inferior product, and 2.) because LEGALLY they cannot charge for it therefore they get cut out of the money. Your assumption that the NFL will cut ties with a company that produces irregulars is a bit naive. As for the widespread busts you speak about, I wonder how many of those places are selling knockoffs as the real thing? Thats fraud, and is most times what gets people busted. Selling of unlicensed goods as licensed ones is the issue that I think you have a problem with. The selling of factory irregulars, shouldn't be. But it seems like you are the type of person who is less interested in actual facts, than just being angry about people getting a deal. I bought 4 jerseys this year. They are all irregulars. I wear them on Sundays and spill hot sauce ketchup blue cheese and soda all over them. And I could care less. You know why? I paid $130 for 4 of them. If Im the problem, then fine. I committed no crime, and worked within the boundaries of the law that exists today. Its not the fault of the educated consumer that the NFL and the global market has not been able to catch up with the advent of the internet and international retail. The world wants China's cheap labor and cheaper products, but they also want to charge full price for everything. And in the modern world, that just isn't a reality.

Its actually not copyright theft. Nor is it piracy. The selling of irregular jerseys overseas falls under the category of grey market. Actual theft of officially licensed materials from the NFL would be Black Market or Piracy or bootlegging. However, sites that provide a consumer with jerseys that are factory irregulars is not illegal. Its no different than going to TJ Maxx or Marshalls and buying a jersey there. The main difference is a quality of the product and the little hologram sticker that the NFL applies once the jerseys manufactured in China pass through customs. A jersey that falls off the back of a truck an is sold on Ebay is different that factory direct irregulars bought from overseas. I really like both the cleats and the gloves. Im really hoping for some kind of Nike Combat Jersey to be used as an alternate home jersey. As much as everyone hated those "leaked" photoshop Nike Uniforms from last year, I thought the concept was great. Nike pushed the Uniform foundry this year with the University of Maryland Combat Uni's and as always the weekly University of Oregon Uniforms. Im looking forward to what Nike brings to the table in the coming months.

How can anyone be against what he said? That hit on McCoy was legal 4 years ago. Now its not. People want to call Harrison a head hunter, but thats what the media praised him for with DPOY award. The Rooney's rewarded him with a huge contract. Everyone loved his aggression and his passion. Now he's a danger to the game? Fans have become so fickle now, it's taken all the fun out of the game.

I'd be interested to see what a Kevin Greene defense would look like. Probably a fierce pass rush which would be awesome to see. I wonder what his coverage schemes would look like. That's the biggest issue. These current schemes are obviously to complex for the CB's to understand considering all the blown assignments week after week. I wish we could see a little more press an bump and run. There are guys on this team who can play single coverage on this defense, they just need to be allowed to do it.

Gailey can create some outstanding mismatches today against that slow Giants LB and Secondary by moving Spiller around. He's never going to be a run between the tackles guy. Thats fine, but Gailey has to get him the ball in space, and he can do that today against this Giants team. Screens, draws, bubble screens, wheel routes, anything to get a LB or a Safety one on one with Spiller, and we could see a big play or two from the #9 overall.

I think the defense is going to step up big today. The Giants O-line is beat up, they're playing without Jacobs. Mario Manningham and Hakeem Nicks are nice players, but neither are burners or unstoppable athletes. Victor Cruz makes a lot of dumb mistakes and frankly, that team isn't coached well enough for those mistakes to disappear in a week. I don't see why the defense won't have a good showing this week. Its not going to be a blow out by any means, but this defense can stop the Giants offense. This whole game comes down to what the Bills O-line can do to minimize Osi and Kiwi. Those LB's and Secondary doesn't scare me at all. Antrelle Rolle has a big mouth, but has slowed down considerably this year. Kenny Phillips is becoming the same kind of player as Rolle. JPP is scary, but not unstoppable. Again, I think this Bills team is a better matchup against this Giants team. Its gonna be close for sure, but all the Bills have to do is play their game, minimize the mistakes and execute. Bills 31 Giants 24 Go Bills!!