richNjoisy

sounds like reggie white to me

Wow, Dallas' Laurent Robinson ended up with 54 catches for 858 yard and 11 td's last year plus, he's 6' 2" hmmmmmm It is great to see the Bills "close enough" to see if they can make a strategic strike in Free Agency and then - based on their success/failure - to fill the remaining holes and need for depth in the draft. If the reports that Vincent Jackson is going to garner $11 mil+......I'd rather go for Mario at 6 years $100 (trying to limit as much as possible the guaranteed money). Then try to sign Laurent Robinson FA Dallas at WR. He should be obtainable in the 4 year $16 - $20 mil range. Then in the draft, go OT (Martin at pick 10) an then trade up to get DE Whitney Mercilus (or hope he fall to us ). The key Free Agent is Mario in my opinion as he makes EVERYONE behind him better and with Dareus/Williams/Kelsay....egad we'd have a GREAT defensive line.

Of course they have but it has been a while. Takeo Spikes, Sam Adams, Ted Washington, a huge trade for Cornelius Bentley (not a FA pickup, of course) plus smaller signings but significant such as James Lofton, Nick Barnett, the trade for Drew Bledsoe (not a FA pickup, of course) busts but still expensive signings like Langston Walker, Derrick Dockery (oh, Marv) and Geoff Hangartner Buddy Nix has YET to lie - he first made it clear the Bills were on a path to win but it would take time. He said right form the start he would build through the draft and supplement the team with smart additions when the opportunity arose stating specifically that they would not get into bidding wars until they felt the player they were fighting for would be a key addition. Last year the Bills fought hard for Tyson Clabo and , in fact, Clabo turned down less money to stay with the Falcons. Now Nix has SPECIFICALLY stated the Bills would be "aggressive" in fre agency. Based on the choice of the word and the past statements to his position on free agency it is reasonable to assume Buddy WILL go after a marquee player (or two) AND that he thinks the Bills are ready to take the next step - to build the team further by the addition of an expensive free agent. Perhaps Vincent Jackson is that player. I think Mario Williams might be that player. He's the best DE (age, talent) to make it to free agency in years. my 2 cents

We are talking past each other - so o.k., you want him to "ski". I tried to explain why one might not want to test the waters. You don't see that there are risks to doing that. In your mind, all free agents should test free agency. Since that doesn't always happen, do you consider such people foolish for not doing so? I don't for the reasons I have listed. -RnJ

Again, this depends on whether or not you think he is being disingenuous about wanting to stay in Buffalo. If money trumps all, then you are correct. I grant you, it usually does, especially for the young. But if it were ME - I'd be thinking about getting the best deal I can BEFORE going to free agency since it would not be all about the money. I'd want to play for Buffalo and, as long as I felt the offer made was "reasonable" (VERY SUBJECTIVE), then I would agree to the deal and get back to work. Testing the market will probably mean a higher offer but not necessarily. Either way then you (the player) have a hard decision to make (again if you really want to stay) - take the more money or take the Buffalo offer. You also open yourself up to feeling "unwanted" or "not respected" by the Bills since they won't pay as much. Yada yada yada - this gets back to my "How Many Yacht's" question - How much does it truly matter if you are making $7.5 million a year versus $8? (for example). I guess I am up to 4 cents now....

We will never know for sure simply because it is in none of the party's concerned interest to share such knowledge publicly. It is pretty safe to say there is no Gentleman's Agreement - each side has a set of motives - Johnson's - to get the most guaranteed money possible. Bills FO - to pay the least. In between, is the desire for the player to be signed in Buffalo. Prior to the start of Free Agency, they can only talk to each other (or not at all). Waiting until after the 12th has risks for both sides so the Bills MIGHT threaten to pull an offer after the 12th. That is THEIR lone "Ace-in-the-hole". Johnson can threaten to wait until free agency to "test the market". It usually comes down to how many yachts the player wants to ski behind versus how much a team wants to threaten (lowball?) a player with a pulled offer. Waiting until the 12th simply means that's the deadline for the threats to come due. This has sounded cordial so my take on this is the delay is simply understood to be that there is no deadline until the 12th. period. My expectation - FWIW - is that Stevie will agree to a deal before going to free agency - if he truly wants to stay here and the Bills made an offer he considers reasonable. my 2 cents

http://nfl.si.com/2012/02/29/who-might-be-mystery-team-in-robert-griffin-iii-sweepstakes/?sct=hp_t2_a2&eref=sihp Unless there are truly cap implications I do not see, it seems to me the Bills could keep Fitzy around as a placeholder. One HIGHLY doubts the Bills would pull the trigger but it is fun to discuss during the offseason.....

This is absolutely true now. However, the host of draft picks to move up is nothing to snort at. But again, at least the "missed" pick isn't as bad due to what you say - the cap hit for the missed pick doesn't last as long nor cut as deeply (see Ryan Leaf!). Oh, and "Janicks" - my Mario point had to do with how high in dollar amounts the bdding war wil be for Mario Williams. A bidding war may not develop for the 2nd pick of the draft for the very reasons you pointed out - RGIII is not a sure thing and a team will have to pay hugely in draft picks plus sign the young man for big (gish) money. MArio, on the other hand, is a proven commodity at a key position. No draft pick risk - you simply have to pay the man.....a lot. -RnJ

I think you are both right and wrong - right in that the speculation of three 1s is crazy stuff. Wrong in your comparison from the standpoint of the #2 pick is much more valuable than the #6 plus what is at stake is not the top WR on the Board but a (supposed) FRANCHISE QB. I believe the final trade Team Unknown to Rams will be 2 1s and a number of extra picks from 2012 and possibly 2013. Bills would have to give up 2012 and 2013 1st rounders plus multiple picks in 2012 and 2013. A QUALITY player may also be required. It all depends on who is bidding and how much. It could get crazy. The Mario Williams $$$ bidding WILL be massive - count on it. The contract will be 3 digits ($100 mill +++) depending on the number of years and the guaranteed moola.

This is my hope as well and the timing is very interesting - the Bills have cleared another 2-3 million in cap space the day before another round of negotiations with Stevie's agent. Craziness aside (end zone antics), I see no reason to not pay him $7.5-$8.5 million a year in a 4-5 year contract. I assume he wants 8.5-10 and the Bills are trying 5-6. Split the difference. And then move on to signing a new DE free agent or a new LT. RichNJoisy

From KFFL.com today: Bills | Remain in talks with Stanford Routt Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:56:59 -0800 The Buffalo Bills remain in talks with free-agent CB Stanford Routt (Raiders) despite Routt being engaged in talks with the Kansas City Chiefs for a second consecutive day Wednesday, Feb. 15.

As to the main thread - Thanks for the solid rumor - with so much bad news lately it is great to hear some good news. as to the Sabres, I agree totally PTR - this is the WORST I have ever seen the Sabres. They can't score, they can't kill penalties, their goalies are bad, they don't hit, and they all stand around a lot. Time to fire a lot of people

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/tom-brady-misses-practice-is-he-injured/2011/12/29/gIQA2R4iOP_blog.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/29/tom-brady-injured-patriots-report-practice_n_1174805.html and also Adam Schefter in a tweet is reporting Brady missed practice Wednesday, on field but not practicing today. Hope he plays and we NAIL him I know.....(to some) "I'm mean" but I really hate Golden Boy.

enough of this back to football the inactives list does not list stevie link: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7145516/week-10-inactives

well, if you were to tell me you teach math or science...then yes, since you are trying to compare things that are the same as 'Being hit by lightning" with a car accident. and, do you put on your seat belt? if you do, that's prudent because it lowers your odds of being seriously hurt. but you're not listening so I'm done..

apparently you know no one who has died from complications from the flu. so you are doubly lucky and you are an "educator"? I don't even want to know.......

you made your point better than you believe

what's the point of trying to describe the science behind this... right? don't get the shot then keep rolling the loaded dice it's your life

This drives me CRAZY why everyone (let alone athletes) do not get a flu shot. the flu knocks you out sometimes for WEEKS the shot doesn't always work but I have not caught the flu or 15 years one I started getting the shot aigh

FYI: It is being reported that Kyle has already undergone surgery ...today .....on his foot Bills | Kyle Williams undergoes surgery Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:22:50 -0800 Buffalo Bills DT Kyle Williams (foot) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured foot Wednesday, Nov. 9. 0 Comments | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown

I like the way you think

Last time we played the Titans at night ....it was a Sunday and Rob Johnson was sucking it up pretty good then......he got hurt!!! WOooo Hooo...in came the Pillsbury Doughboy (Alex Van Pelt) who led the team to its first score and then another to win the game in the dying moments I was at that game with my wife RevNJoisy. Great fun!

I agree with this completely. I would also add a few "over the top" throws hopefully to Donald Jones but if he is not available, to Namaan Rossevelt, Stevie Johnson, and Brad Smith. Wouldn't it be great to have Smith catch a TD? Oh - every time Maybin is on the field....run right at him.

Bills DT Williams to test injured foot next week ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)—Buffalo Bills starting defensive tackle Kyle Williams will have a better idea next week on the status of his injured left foot, and when—or if—he’ll be able to return to play this season. Williams says doctors intend to run tests on his foot on Monday, when the protective boot he’s been wearing for the past two weeks will be removed. Williams says he’ll also attempt to run on the foot to see if it’s feeling better. He’s not revealed the nature of the injury, only to say it’s bothered him since training camp. Coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance last year, Williams has missed the past two games, and has already been ruled out Sunday, when the Bills (5-2) host the New York Jets (4-3).

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