I'm just not convinced he's a #1 on most other rosters, and, as a result, he'll get closer to #1 money in Buffalo.
And, after that contract, he did not play to that level.
Nix has said he's a BPA guy, and Kirkpatrick seems to be near where we pick, so I wouldn't be surprised at all to hear his name called when it is our turn.
There's been some debate as to whether or not Stevie is truly a #1 receiver; therefore, there is some debate as to whether or not we should pay him like a #1. He may be a #1 on this team, but if he goes to another, would he be that team's #1? I jusrt don't think we should pay him like the Cardinals do Larry Fitzgerald.
I've been hearing on this board that we need to take a receiver because the group we have at that position needs an upgrade. All well and good, but does a guy who is thought of as anywhere from a mid-round pick to an undrafted FA really fit that bill? There are some listed as a first- or second-day pick that would be much better investments.
It sounds like you eaxprected Buudy to fix about 10 years of questionable personnel decisions in two years. That cannot happen. While I'm all for getting rid of players that don't perform up to expectations, I'm also all for doing it in such a way that it does not hurt the team.
Without looking at a list of our FAs, Stvie and Chandler come to mind, since their contracts are about to expire. I also realize that the popular sentiment is to resign Fred Jackson, but he has another year to go as well.
Obviously, the first question is do we retain George Edwards (yes, I know what the popular sentiment on this board is). If not, the next question is 3-4, or 4-3.
If the Patriots win, I believe they wrap up the #1 seed. I expect they'll play their starters just long enough to put the game out of reach, and then bring in their backups.
I have a question concerning your subtitle. When should the Bills ever lose? So they can get a higher draft pick? No. These guys are paid a minimum of six figures to go out and play to the best of their abilities and try to win games. Winning puts fans in seats. Right now they pick 10th. They can pick up an impact player at #10.
It depends on the circumstances under which we don't make the playoffs. If we have an IR list that looks like War and Peace again, then yes he does. However, if we just stink up the league, then he's gone.