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To much gets made about what # the receiver is. Lee Evans is not a true#1 in the sense that he is the #1 target on every pass play. He is # 1 in the sense that o the group of receivers, he is the "most talented". I think that each and every receiver that makes the active roster will be used according to the gameplan and situation. That being said, I think that Steve Johnson is going to surprise the league this year with how good he will be. I really want to see what other teams would do with redzone lineup of David Nelson James Hardy Shawn Nelson and Derek Schouman, with Lynch and Spiller in the backfield. If the Bills can't score with that kind of size advantage, then there are some serious problems at OBD.

Keith Ellison is the model for everything that WAS wrong with the old FO at OBD. He is to small, not strong enough and not fast enough to play OLB in the 3-4. He doesn't have the speed, or size to break the line and stuff the run as an ILB in the 3-4 either. He is to big to play safety, and doesn't defend the pass well enough to play the hybrid LB/S in the 46 variations of the 3-4 either. So, what does that leave him to do? Ride the pine? Take a roster spot from a rookie that has the attributes that he lacks? Why? Because he has heart? So do a lot of the other guys on this team. The NFL is not a charity. You have to earn your spot on a team. If he is injured every year because he takes a beating against the run, then what good is he? Yes he led the team in tackles the first 3 weeks of the season. Then what happened? He got bowled over and was done for the year. The guy is soft and should be cut. But not because he deserves a chance to try and sign somewhere else, but because he has no place on the team.

And you are sadly misinformed. have you ever watched Joe Flacco throw a deep pass? The ball flys out of his hand and down the field. One of the high points about him is his ability to throw a perfect deep ball. If a ball gets tipped at the line, thats a different story. Its also awesome that you call him FlakeO. That's very clever considering he's made the playoffs in his first two seasons,and most analysts see the Ravens going deep into the playoffs this year, possibly even the super bowl. This statement shows you watch very little football besides the Bills. I never said they never throw "wobbly" passes. I said that these three in particular throw tight spirals on deep passes with touch and accuracy. I never said never. But I wouldnt expect a loud mouth like you to understand the difference.

Im gonna remember this post when Trent is sitting on the sidelines, holding a clipboard with a full head of steam.

I can name 3 QB's whose deep passes never wobble. Flacco, Brady, Rodgers. You can add Favre to that list along with Kyle Boller. Not every deep ball wobbles, only the ones that are poorly thrown. Every QB will tell you the difference between a well thrown ball with touch, and a ball that gets chucked down field on a prayer. Thats what Trent's deep passes caught in stride were, prayers. And this is in shorts and no real pass rush.

Really? You can tell this by his outstanding special teams play and his unbelievable practice squad scores? George Wilson plays with more heart than Stupar, because he was on the field every week, in the game, making plays.

A seven yard "strike" to josh reed on 3rd and 8 is hardly memorable.

There is no question that Shawn Nelson is the starting tight end. He has the size and speed that Schouman lacks, and has the hands as well. He only needs to work on his route running and blocking, something that Schouman needs to work on as well. Im interested to see what role the pass catching tight end plays in this offense, and if the lack of blocking will make a difference.

The reason you dont remember is because the last one that did it was Jim Kelly. Like I said before, the only way that Trent Edwards thrives in this new offense if it does not rely on him getting the ball out quickly (not his delivery or his release point which is mechanical not a decision making process) or if it does not rely on him getting the ball between defenders in the middle of the field. If this offense relies on the tight ends and the check down and the occasional deep ball to score points quickly, solidified with a constant run attack, then yes Trent Edwards could have a Dilfer like season. But to think that this kid is going to light it up just because he threw two awkward deep passes in OTA's is a little premature. I dont need to watch his "highlights" because when the game is being played, Trent Edwards has shown that he cannot get the job done. If he is the starter, I hope he gets the job done, and I will cheer him on, but realistically I dont see that happening.

No. If you look at those balls, they were fluttering all the way down, they had no touch on them, and absolutely no zip behind it. Both of them would have been intercepted or have put the receiver in a position to get killed. You can look at the video and see what you want, but Edwards is not a downfield QB. He doesn't throw with any confidence at all, and that is obvious in this video. If Gailey's offense relies on QB to simply manage the passing game, keep it short on 3rd down, and rely solely on the run game, then Edwards is the man. But if this offense relies on the QB to take advantage of mismatches downfield, especially over the middle, then Edwards will lead the Bills to the 1st overall pick in 2011 draft.

Haynesworth needs to stay in a 4-3. Im surprised that they would put him at the NT, and not try him at DE. He may be a little big, but his strength and penetration ability would be huge against the run. And DE in a 3-4 seems a little more like what he would be used to.... I also said penetration ability... get it.

Except Schobel would play on the left side, something he isnt built for physically. No thanks. Let him retire, and keep Lynch.

Why? What exactly has Roscoe Parrish ever done in the NFL, for you to say that? What basis do you have for your statement? Is it his diminishing speed? Is it his rock like hands? Or is it his vision? The same vision that got him benched last season and replaced with Fred Jackson, the Bills all purpose utility man last season. Roscoe Parrish is hands down the most overrated player on any of the Bills message boards. He has no ability as a receiver. He has limited ability as a return man. And yes he has leading the league in return yards, but if you look at that stat, it rarely gave the Bills any advantage in field position. His average punt return last season was 5.5 yards. His average kick return, 23.5 yards. Lets not forget that Roscoe loves to run backwards, and in circles "trying to make something happen". Thats the problem with guys who think to highly of themselves. They THINK they can make things happen, and dont rely on the system in place. When it all falls down around them, they pass the blame to others. The last thing that the Bills need this year, is another me first player. And yes, based on Parrish's comments last off season, last season, and this off season, I consider him a me first guy. I dont know what he is like in the locker room, i just know that i want him in another teams locker room in September

Great comment. If Hardy can get on the field, he will do his most damage in the red zone in the back of the end zone, where his size will be unstoppable. With the receivers that the Bills have, I really can see a season where the offense comes to life. Look at what Rice did in Minnesota last year with his size. He was someone that was about to be written off as well, but Favre's arm strength helped develop him. With a guy like Hardy, who ever the QB is, is going to have to place the ball in places where only he can get at it with his size. I expect to see a lot of jump balls on the back shoulder thrown his way this season.

You couldnt be more wrong about Poz. He has tremendous instincts as run stopper, he tackles as good as Beason and Willis. He has great pass defense instincts, he has been at the top of the league in pass break ups for LB's, and if you havent noticed he has been on fire this off season. he has bulked up so that he doesn't "disappear" when attacking the line. The competition is going to be for the back up position, unless Mitchell moves outside, which I wouldnt be surprised if we see him outside on 3rd downs. Poz may not be the biggest ILB in the league, but he will excel in this new system. He now can play free and use his football instincts to attack the run and pass, instead of having to cover the entire middle of the field like he did in the 4-3. Having to cover for Ellison and the rest of the scrubs that played LB for this team since he joined the Bills will make any player look "mediocre".

Agreed, I think this new 3-4 scheme will allow him to play faster and not have run defense depend on him breaking through the opposing teams O-Line. Thats not his style of play. I hope this scheme helps his blitzing. He gets swallowed up at the LOS at times. Hopefully Troup and Company can open up some holes for him.

I thought that was his strong suit. That he was tough as nails, and loved the contact, but that his technique needed work.