jimmy10

We're traveling up to ROC to visit family for a week or so right when TC gets going. We'll definitely be stopping by. Can't wait!

Not that it really matters, but I think the Ravens just signed Curtis Painter recently. Google search confirms: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/19/ravens-sign-curtis-painter/

Classy or not, they're getting clicks and eyeballs, and that's what the Buffalo News ultimately cares about.

More importantly, how well do his ankles taper?

Judging from the transcript of his teleconference on the Bills site, it's obvious dude's got one hell of a leg, his only concern is his accuracy on field goals. I know everyone likes to rag on kickers, but they're hugely important for field position and clutch FGs, just ask the Broncos. You get a good nfl kicker with a huge leg and ice in his veins, you hold on to him. Lindell won't be around forever. Maybe this guy's the future. Should be an interesting training camp.

We fail. Jax took a punter in the third. Was Buddy napping? Ralph is cheap. 0-16.

Good eye! Someone get Last Guy a job at the NFL Network!

Who did he play for in college? The Lollipop Guild?

Right, which is why I say version 2. A little bigger, still in the slot with the wheels, hopefully not as injury prone. I guess I didn't point out I meant the Roscoe comparison to be a favorable one.

Relatively small, speedy slot receiver? Yeah, I'm a big retard.

Odd that we moved up two spots for him though... They must have been concerned someone else was going to grab him? It's almost too strange, there must have been a lot going on behind the scenes.

Little dude, apparently has some wheels. I live 15 minutes from NC State and I've barely heard of the guy.

Roscoe v.2?

Unacceptable. With our first two picks we should have gotten 3 LBs and 2 WRs. And a punter. And longsnapper depth. We're DOOOOOOOOOMED!

That's really crappy, but it was probably just someone who had his cell phone number and decided to punk him.

I didn't know much about this kid before last night, but from what I've read, I like him. There are very few sure things in life and the NFL Draft, but there are many signs Gilmore will be successful. He's smart, mature, graduated high school early to enroll in time for spring practices at South Carolina and started as a true freshman. He's been described as stoic and soft-spoken, so what many read as a lack of excitement on his face last night was really just his reserved personality. Kinda like Mario, I guess. Still waters can run very deep. Looking forward to the rest of the draft and this season!

Wow. That's a team in desperation mode. To completely change the team's direction on a whim in the first round? Glad it ain't us. Oh, wait, we drafted Gilmore, so according to many on this board, that automatically makes us 0-16 for the upcoming season and soon after that, the LA Bills.

Actually, I think the pissers and moaners are out in even more full force. What should we have done? Addressed each and every position of need with one pick?

Good pick. We didn't need the boozebag from South Bend.

Yeah, I think if you missed it the first time around but go back and actually read through the Mario Williams thread, you'll see the origins of just about every inside joke on this board for the next few years.

Yeah, either way I'm looking forward to watching the first 10 picks unfold tonight. I was stuck at a work event out of town last year for the draft, so I kept checking my phone constantly. I feel there was a lot less drama and uncertainty last year with having the #3 pick, we knew we would basically end up with one of three studs.

Sideways? So the #10 pick in the NHL draft? Interesting strategy...

A good center is like a good catcher. They need to have smarts for the game and a good relationship with their battery mate. You hope to get a good one and keep him for a long time, ie Jeff Saturday. Freak injuries aside, I believe Wood can be that for us.

I hate to say I told you so.... But that one team everyone thought would win the Super Bowl next February? Well, I've been saying from the beginning that another team would actually win it. Book it, done. I am a wizard.

Ouch. That's some Tom Clancy sh*t right there.