Mark VI

If they were all whole tenderloins, she's probably trying to tell you something.

DOOOOMED !

You are correct in your thinking but this is Dan Snyder we are talking about.

Question - Willis, it's Mark From Buffalo. Will your scumbag agent, Drew Rosenhaus, drive you out of Buffalo within 2 years with outrageous salary demands ?

I have a good size backyard and really enjoy landscaping and gardening. I look forward to it. It's called excercise,which I need.

That's my idea. The 2006 Draft is far stronger and Dan Snyders long term vision doesn't extend beyond the end of the week... No denying Nates' talent but the contract he will seek won't be cap friendly at all. Snyder would like it, because he would get Clements and keep his #1 pick for 2005. He's more worried how the press perceives him. The Bills in turn, could plug many depth issues immediately with extra 3rd,4th round picks. Plus have an additional high pick in a far stronger draft next year. There will be several very talented CB's available to us at #55 this year. That's what makes this proposed trade workable.

Assuming the Shelton Trade is dead and the Clements rumor has some merit, I'll take a stab for fun. The Skins have a brief " win now " window, much like the Cowboys, due to their HOF Coach only wanting to coach 1 or 2 more years. The Skins would prefer Vets/Free Agents over rookies. Clements saw A. Winfield get a 10 Mil bonus and a sick contract from the Vikings. He's believes he's a better player and wants his payday. Conclusion - He'll never get that here. The top 10 CB pay scale is bloated, IMO. So we keep him for a year and then he walks. The Franchise and trade idea isn't practical,unless you have a known trading partner, like the Bills did with Peerless. Otherwise, you're stuck paying Clements 10 Mil. That's poor cap management. So he walks and in 2007, we get some compensation pick for him ( Yawn ). Or we trade him to the Skins for picks this year and a day 1 pick next year. The #9 pick in Round 1 this year will be vastly overpaid in a draft lacking Blue chip prospects. Hard to seperate pick #3 from pick #30, according to most scouts. Skins don't have a 2nd Rounder. So... Trade Clements for a 3rd and 4th this year, plus a day 1 pick next year. ( the 2006 Draft is far stronger and has depth at LT ). This Draft IS deep at one position... CB. I believe the Bills are going to take one in Round 2, regardless of the Clements situation. Target the right guy to replace Clements this year, then grab some needed depth with multiple picks in round 3 and 4 at DT,OL,RB etc. Teague may be gone after 2005, so bounce him outside to LT for now. April 2006 will give us a better pool of quality LT's to chose from, according to Ourlads and Draft Insider. Tucker played well at Center, for an injured Teague, in case some didn't notice. Losman has a tendency to roll to his right, so the LT blindside worry is decreased. Plus I see the Bills running a lot of sweeps to the right this year,with a first year QB. As far as Henry is concerned, hold onto him and see what pops up on Draft day. If someone offers a 3rd, take it. If it's a conditional pick next year, so be it. If he's still here during the summer, someone will probably offer something, due to an injury and concerns about being shorthanded for opening day. We have little choice but to be patient with that situation.

I watched the video of that Monday conference. TD and Modrak were in coachspeak mode and basically said nothing. Deception and not showing your hand is the name of the game, leading up to draft day. No one has a clue to what they are thinking.

I envy you.

His career as a Nose Tackle at Matchbox University. Mentioned that Green will probably wait until they are on the clock with pick #8 to call TD and ask if he'll accept Shelton straight up for Henry. Otherwise, they'll take Benson of Texas, who's projected to be there with their pick. TD will turn him down.

Wait a second. Julius Jones had a good final 7 games for Dallas, including three 100 yard games. He missed 8 games due to injury in his rookie year. He also missed plenty of time at Notre Dame. Let's see Jones actually stay off the IR for one year before we declare this trade a smashing victory for Dallas. Lets update this in 5 years, when we actually have more than speculation to work with.

Wasn't Gruden the guy who back in February, blathered " We don't just hand our QB job to a rookie, like Buffalo " . So now he wants to Draft a QB and pay him big $$, with Griese and Simms already on the Roster ? Hey Chuckie Hypocrite...STFU !

Walker stinks and cannot play LT. We already have an expensive RT. Trade for him ? Why not just consider him at the Vet minimum after he's cut ? We need a LT. So TD either decides he wants Shelton or pops Teague back outside. Meanwhile, if Travis doesn't bring Shelton, then pick up a 3rd round pick or hold onto him until someone has a shortage in camp, due to injury. No panic moves are necessary.

I did a cut/paste, due to outdated drivel beyond the main text. Some more good reading for the draft. Rising and Falling Pro Prospects - NFL Draft ‘05 4/12 Rising Prospects 1. Matt Jones - QB/WR - Arkansas Big athletic college QB made a smooth transition to the receiver role during the postseason at both the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He displayed great hands in Mobile and put up freakesh numbers at the NFL Combine that has elevated him to the first day and possibly the top 50 selections. His rare combination of size/speed and instincts may allow him to have a short learning curve at a new position. He could also fill an H-back role with some development. 2. Ronnie Brown - RB - Auburn Fast athletic tailback had an impressive senior season and NFL Combine that has moved him into the early first round and a probable top ten choice. He has the ability to be a complete NFL feature back with fine hands and the talent to run both inside and outside. He has the fine running skills, combining power and speed to earn a starting feature back role early in his career and possibly as a rookie. He has not been overused as a runner and his best football may be ahead of him. 3. * Troy Williamson - WR - South Carolina Fast young receiver has completed a fine postseason especially at the NFL Combine where he ran a 4.32 forty time and a sub 7.0 three cone drill. He has the best deep speed in this fine class and has all the skills to develop into a major playmaker as a pro. He needs some refinement in his route running and defensive recognition, but with some experience he could be the class of this draft group when the light goes off when he fully adjusts to NFL defenses. 4. Vincent Jackson - WR - Northern Colorado Huge athletic wideout is the highest rated small college player this year. He has imposing physical talent that will warrant a first day selection. His size may allow him to H-back, in addition to his regular wideout position. He has good speed, hands and agility and has produced against top competition. He completed a great college career with an impressive NFL Combine that may push him into the mid first day area. His rare size creates major problems especially in the red zone where he has impact ability. 5. Khalif Barnes - OT - Washington Agile senior tackle continues a strong postseason with a nice effort at the NFL Combine after a solid week at the Senior Bowl in January. He is a fine athlete with very good footwork, balance and the wingspan to be a fine pass protector on the left side. He has bulked up to over 300 lbs. without losing any quickness. He has the athletic package that scouts seek in a left tackle prospect and he could hear his name at the end of the first round and the #2 tackle chosen this April. 6. * Chris Spencer - OC - Mississippi Athletic junior pivotman has the talent and level of development to challenge for a starting job early in his NFL career. He has quick feet and the footspeed to get to the second level and block linebackers. He has the size to handle big defensive tackles in single assignments and is moving up the charts quickly. He figures in the late 2nd or early 3rd round at this point. 7. * Shawne Merriman - DE/LB - Maryland Quick athletic defensive end/linebacker has moved up the charts as fast as any prospect in this year’s class. He has bulked up to 270 lbs. and runs very well for a defender at that size. He has played both up and down as a collegian and with many clubs converting to the 3-4 defensive scheme this year, he could be the hottest defensive commodity the first round. He has the speed to get upfield consistently as a pass rusher and clubs like the Cowboys, Chargers and Texans are vying for a shot to add him to their defensive unit. 8. Luis Castillo - DT - Northwestern Mobile tough physical defensive tackle is moving up draft charts quickly after a great performance at the NFL Combine. He came on strong over his final season displaying the explosiveness in the middle to wreck havoc on blocking schemes. He is a tough, mobile wide body with fine initial quickness that combines excellent functional strength and sound technique. He has the package to become a fine NFL starter and a force in the middle and uniquely suited for either pro scheme. 9. Demarcus Ware - LB - Troy St. Fast edge pass rusher is a talented hybrid end/linebacker who has improved at each step over recent seasons, including an impressive postseason. He shows the combination of speed, range, quickness and tackling skills to play early down as a weakside end or a backer in a 3-4 set. After a fine effort at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine '05, his stock has elevated as fast as any defensive player and into a top 40 ranking and a possible late first round selection. 10. * Fabian Washington - CB - Nebraska Fast athletic junior cover man has the package to develop into a fine NFL cornerback. He has rare speed and quickness with the toughness and tackling ability to support the run. He has the size, speed, agility and ball instincts to become a top cover man, capable of matching up with the big playmaking receivers that dominate the pro game currently. He has the makings of a fine shutdown pro cornerback with some development and is one of the fastest rising prospects off a great effort at the combine that could move him into the late first round. 11. Domonique Foxworth - CB - Maryland Quick agile senior corner had a huge late workout that has him flying up the charts. He has adequate size with fine speed, quickness and agility to match up with big receivers and should be one of the surprise first day picks this April. He has well developed cover skills that should earn him playing time as a nickel corner as a rookie and within a short time a fulltime starting NFL corner. 12. * Josh Bullocks - FS - Nebraska Athletic junior safety is one of the best ball hawks in recent years after a fine short career in the Big 12. He has fine instincts with the athleticism and speed to get to the ball and make plays. He shows excellent range and the closing speed to be an every down defender early in his pro career His fine ’04 season will warrant him a mid first day selection and possibly a 2nd round selection. Falling Prospects 1. * Maurice Clarett - RB - Ohio St. Powerful young tailback has been involved in endless litigation the past two years over underclassmen gaining entrance into the NFL. He has failed to stay focused on football the past two offseasons and failed to impress at either the NFL Combine or an individual workout. His private workout was an improvement but he still ran a poor 4.7 time that leaves him only a marginal draft selection at this point. He carries a make it grade as a pro feature back, but must answer a lot of questions about durability, maturity and level of development and has to be considered a risky late day selection. He is not a top 200 prospect on our board. 2. * Frank Gore - RB - Miami Tough junior tailback was slow to recover from a second major knee injury. He failed to impress this offseason at the Miami workout after failing to workout at the NFL Combine. He ran poorly at the Miami workout that leaves his draft status suspect, in addition to his long history of injuries. The marginal speed and injury history probably pushes him to the late second day of the draft. He has the package, though to become an NFL feature back but probably needs some additional time rehabbing his knee. He could be one of the real bargains of the entire draft if he gains rehab time as a #3 back. His intangibles of toughness and determination are among the best in this class after returning to the field after two major injuries. 3. David Greene - QB - Georgia Savvy senior passer had a fine career in the SEC leading the Bulldogs to annual top 10 rankings. He is an accurate passer in the shorter zones and makes sound decisions that have enabled him to succeed at the collegiate level. His lack of arm strength to make even the out throws may limit him to strictly a backup role and maybe never more than a #3 passer. He probably goes late on the 2nd day off an average postseason. 4. Craphonso Thorpe - WR - Florida St. Talented senior receiver never made is completely back from a late season broken leg sustained during his junior year. He shows fine hands and athleticism after a nice career in the ACC, but lacked the explosiveness in his breaks and the separation speed to get deep with any consistency after his injury. His average times this offseason has pushed him into the second tier of receivers after being considered a potential first round selection just prior to the leg injury. He has the makeup of a fine pro receiver, but he must make further progress in his recovery to show the speed necessary to get open in the NFL. 5. JR Russell - WR - Louisville Big physical senior receiver had a productive college career, but failed to impress during the key postseason events. He ran average speed numbers that will push him to the second day of the draft. He is a tough athlete with some run after the catch ability, but will have to step up and prove he can separate at the next level and show more maturity to compete for a starting NFL position. 6. Rob Petitti - OT - Pittsburgh Big mobile left tackle struggled with injuries during the postseason that hindered his performance especially at the Senior Bowl. He put on excessive weight with the foot injury that brought him over 360 lbs. and affected his footwork especially in pass protection. He is progressing in his rehab currently and is in the 340 lb range, but his draft stock has fallen significantly after a poor postseason. He was a sure fire top 50 selection during his final season, but is currently only a marginal top 100 selection. 7. Elton Brown - OG - Virginia Mobile senior guard was inactive during the postseason by his own choice. He has an exaggerated sense of his value and talent and lost a golden opportunity to impress pro scouts at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He failed to step up when facing top competition as a senior and is not a top 50 prospect who most likely is selected in the 3rd round this April. He has the package to become a top flight pro, but he needs to improve his technique especially as a drive blocker. His overall attitude has been questioned with some poor decisions. 8. Vince Carter - OC - Oklahoma Mobile smallish pivotman has been a fine performer for the Sooners over recent seasons, showing sound technique and smarts to get the most out of his marginal athleticism. He is smaller than ideal and lacks top athleticism that will push him to the late rounds of the draft. Despite impressive press clippings, he carries only a marginal pro grade and is not a top 200 prospect on our board. 9. Lorenzo Alexander - DT - Cal Quick smallish tackle had a productive college career that ranked him among the top prospects at the position. He has come up short though vs top competition where his marginal size was exploited. He failed to impress athletically in his recent NFL Combine and will not warrant better than a second day selection in April. 10. * Brandon Browner- CB/FS - Oregon St. Massive junior cornerback was considered a possible first round selection when he declared in January for the NFL Draft ’05. He had a poor NFL Combine from a speed standpoint where he ran a subpar 4.65 time, agility drills and a slow 10 yard sprint. He is not a quick twitch player and his ability to make the transition in coverage is very suspect vs NFL caliber receivers. He has the size and athleticism to move to free safety where he carries a starting grade, but he must go through a learning curve at a new position. He probably goes on the first day of the draft, but is not in the top 50 prospects in a very deep cornerback class.

Yeah, Modrak sounds like he's miserable. Working with his old friend TD. Making huge bucks. Going out on the road to scout. Sitting at the head table with TD on Draft Day with major input, while everyone else sits behind them. Like he cares about what title he has.

Strictly an opinion of actual Blue Chip players, worthy ($$) of a first round pick this year. I always look forward to draft day and can see plenty of players who can help us.

You're probably right. Both teams made out.

Actually, we only sacrificed a fifth last year. We gave up the 2nd to move 20 + positions to make our 2nd selection in Round 1. As of now, that's both our starting QB and WR. As far as I'm concerned, we gave up a 5th in 2004 ( who cares ) and a 1st this year. In the year of the nobody draft, 2005, this seems like a wise move.

It's the Big Lebowski throughout that whole state ! Look at AKC, Kelly The Dog, Bob Lamb. Nothing but older hippies ! The Dude Abides !

The secret ingredient was cough syrup. I wonder if they use top shelf Vicks 44 or that cheap crap out of the fountain ( Kamchatka )

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Is that Elton John in the middle ?

I agree with your point but you're forgetting a key component of your formula. The fan. If the players all deserve more money, then the cost IS passed on to the fan in the form of higher ticket prices. Ticket prices and the DirecTV NFL ticket will skyrocket. At one time, the owners of sports did have it all there way,no question. Now, the players are making insane $$ and I don't really give a damn whether they have to go out and get a regular job, once their career ends at a young age. Welcome to the real world. The salary cap is the reason Buffalo still has a team. If Rosenhuas wants all his clients to make multi millions, then he better form his own football League and assume the risk/debt.

If my kid was on one of the buses he forced off the road, he'd better go into hiding forever. I'd hunt him down. That happened in Nervous Guys' neck of the woods. Hope NG doesn't get a hold of him. He wouldn't last 5 seconds.

Castillo is ranked as a late 1st rounder by Ourlads. Hawthorne an early to mid 2nd rounder. Patterson a mid 2nd to early 3rd. I like all 3 and would be thrilled to have ANY of them on our roster, if DT is our selection.