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You missed the point. No one is saying 6.0 YPC is not spectacular...However just having a good YPC, doesn't mean he's a dominant RB. In fact by all other measures he certainly has not been. That's the point. Maybe he can be, he's shown signs...but so far he has not done it for a full season, even that season. Rob Johnson had 3 straight years with a 100+ QBR, 2 of those over 110, it does not mean he was a spectacular QB. Pointing to one good stat for a player, and suggesting that can be used to sum up his success as a player, is not realistic.

You said... I'm sorry but I couldn't disagree more. "1 single solid season"; Averaging 6.0 ypc on over 200 carries is spectacular. Certainly you were suggesting that you thought his season as a whole was spectacular, as opposed to just "solid". His argument was a fair counter to that. You were suggesting that the YPC number alone made it spectacular, he proved stats that suggested otherwise.

In fairness, he was simply pointing out that those numbers were not spectacular in response to a previous poster who suggested they were.

Sure 6.0 YPC is a good number...The rest of his numbers have been average at best, and that number doesn't at all mean he's been a dominant RB in the NFL. He still only had 1200 yards that year, not exactly spectacular. Let's be realistic, we've all watched Spiller, and we all know what his strengths in weakness are. Spiller has big play break out ability, but as we all know has struggled big time with consistency. No need to get all overboard one way or another. No matter what he will get one more season to show whether he is that "spectacular" guy, or the guy who can't find running lanes (or he gets hurt again). Then we can start talking about whether he should be allowed to walk or not.

I've been saying this about CJ since he was drafted. Gailey did indeed use him like that a bit, but Marrone Hackett seemed clueless what to do with him last year. Marrone went as far as to laugh off his abilities as a pass catcher. Spiller will only go as far as Hackett/Marrone let him. The other problem is Spiller himself, will he actually be able to stay on the field for more than 2 plays at a time before taking himself out? He has done this every year as a pro, under Gailey, and Hackett/Marrone. I'd imagine that's part of the reason why the Bills loaded up with Brown and Dixon. One big positive though, the Bills seriously addressed the Oline this year with huge run blocking guys. If even a few of them pan out, this should help the run game in a big way. Especially Kouandjio. Unfortunately I believe this is all true. As far as hitting the hole, I think it's pretty clear that Spiller will never have that great vision and especially patience that other RB's do. He needs big holes to be opened for him, and a game plan that gets him in space. If he gets those things, he still has a chance to be a game changer.

You said structures can be built without foundations as part of your analogy, I was simply pointing out that huge structures are often created without a roof as well, and certainly don't require "roof trusses". I hardly see how your point is reinforced, or has legs to stand on...but you're welcome!

I sure hope the roof wasn't keeping this structure intact. Of course any football stadium can be built without a roof at all.

So you are an expert in the field, just from having an injury? Or did you stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night?

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I'd love that...Except I'm skeptical that Grahams trade value is worth anything more than a used tampon. It's more likely he simply gets cut.

An opinion I share.

This might be nit picking, but the Bills already signed Chandler and Moeaki, to go with Gragg. They also signed Graham (a starting CB, as depth) behind Gilmore and McKelvin (2 high 1st round picks). Plus the draft is coming up, where the Bills may very well look for yet another TE to go with all of the ones already signed. I agree with OT, but I have to generally question your opinion of where more FA's are needed. Also, replacing a backup QB, in no way prevents filling FA holes elsewhere on the team. In fact, I can't remember another offseason where the Bills had so many FA signings that directly addressed huge issues on the team as they have this year. But I do agree, no need for Freeman on this team.

Perhaps, but they were factual leaks of his medical records. "Smear campaign" or not, the information was accurate.

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To answer your question, just watch the MNF game last year. I think that game answered all of the questions that any curious GM's had. He's not good, then combine that with possible substance abuse problems and huge work ethic questions...why would anyone want him? That was proven false last year. Again, watch the week 7 MNF game with Freeman, Thad beat the Dolphins 24 hours earlier. I don't like Thad at all, but facts are facts.

Right, but the end result is you end up filling the hole at RT, regardless of who plays there.

**Disclaimer, I think the chances of this happening are slim to none. But I agree with the above statement. You don't trade up to the #1 overall pick for a RT, so throw Robinson (The Bills already have a very good LT, so adding a RT is the result regardless of where he plays) out of the mix. I'd also doubt they go with one of the sketchy QB's in this draft. Clowney is a rare talent, and the only one that makes sense. Plus the Bills do have a need opposite Mario. Still, this probably isn't happening, and it probably shouldn't happen.

Now they just need to kill off the extra playoff games, which are a way worse idea.

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I feel dumber for having read this. An anonymous "scout"...These could be the comments of a random homeless guy for all we know. Just some columnist trying to get publicity. Saying Manziel is already better than the guy who just won the super bowl says it all.

I saw that he was released, and it piqued my interest. He's the type of big receiver that could be useful to the Bills (huge improvement over Graham at the least). However I believe he is a bit overrated, and certainly injury prone. If they could get a deal on him sure, I'd be interested. I think you'd have a hard time getting any WR to give the Bills a deal to play on what looked to be a disastrous offense last year though. He's not worth more that a couple mil on a short, low guarantee contract IMO. Other teams will be interested. I saw someone mention Nicks, and it's the exact same situation as Harvin. Good big receiver that can't stay healthy. I think Nix was certainly better in his prime, but I believe those injuries have already taken a permanent toll on him. He didn't look good when healthy last year. I'm still a fan of the Bills trying to target a high end WR with 9 pick (or trade back if necessary). Watkins/Evans could be better than those guys, and they would be much cheaper.

That's really not a rational concern, considering how deep the TE position is though out the draft. I think the best tight end in the draft is ASJ, and he could very well go in the second round. Niklas also could be a very good, and very complete TE in the 3rd. Fiedorowicz is another Niklas style TE that could be very good in the 4th. Keep in mind guys like Hernandez, Graham, and Gronk were not 1st round picks. The idea that you have to reach for a TE in the top 10, or even the 1st round to have any hope for success is proven false by history. Not trying to pick on you, but a Clysdesdale is a terrible comparison. They are massive, extremely strong, but very slow. The exact opposite of Ebron, who is undersized, not particularly strong, but very quick. Thoroughbred might work. I've said this before, but he overwhelmingly played from a WR position, not inline TE.

Ok, this is a bit ridiculous. 2 Years ago people were saying the Bills had the best Oline in football, when our Oline was a mess with injured players and 3rd stringers...But because PFF #'s something something blah blah, in front of the quick release Ryan Fitzpatrick they were the best ever....Now with a healthy mostly solid line in front of a carousel of injured inexperienced QB's, an injured and confused CJ, they are the worst ever. The dramatic over reactions are always entertaining. The Bills have one of the best center's in the game, a very good young LT, a good but not great RG, and good pass blocking but terrible run blocking RT. We had ONE major hole, LG. Combine that with panicky inexperienced QB's, a rookie OC, and an injured/misused CJ and you have terrible overreactions.

Yeah I didn't mean to combine the speed size issues. My point was that he is not that big (nor is Davis), and he isn't the athlete that Davis is (whom some here compared him to). I will admit that he is still a very good athlete for a TE, and like I said, he could become a very good pass catcher in the NFL...However a complete inline TE he most certainly is not, he is a glorified receiver ala Hernandez. I'm not saying Ebron isn't talented by any means, but I don't think he's a top 10 talent. Actually Marrone used the TE a TON. As a matter of fact Chandler was the top receiver on the team. Chandler IS an inline TE, despite his deficiencies blocking. My point was that Marrone had more of a pure pass catcher in Gragg, and elected not to use him at TE because he did not consider him big enough or a good enough blocker despite the fact he looked better catching the ball. He said as much himself in the preseason. Ebron compares much more to Gragg than Chandler (even though he is far more skilled than Gragg). My point was that Marrone had the option of the inline TE, and the more pass happy split out TE type...And went almost entirely inline.

I'm a fan of Fiedorowicz if we don't take a TE earlier. He's like Niklas, with less proven production.