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I still haven't seen the ability to throw long consistently from EJ.....partly because Hackett calls the long ball at the wrong times many times, and not enough. But, EJ has only had a couple of long ball hits.....and a lot of misses. Not quite as bad as Fitz, but in the same league, sad to say. We will give it a little longer....but the FIRST consideration in NFL QB's is the arm....and EJ has yet to convince me on that issue. WRT to Gino.....a real head case....(maybe worse than Losman), but he does have a natuaral arm....and when going good, he can sling it. He just isn't going good...and maybe never will in the NYC pressure cookers. Folks, its easier to be the QB in Buffalo than in NYC, just because of the media generated pressure. We are now into the first four games of the 2014 preseason, and hopefully EJ benefits from his experiences during the remainder of the year.

Can't say I agree with this logic. Chandler is a pretty good TE, not a great TE, but pretty good. He can start elsewhere in the league IMO. Strength is receiving, but he can block some also. Look for him to be resigned. The guy this looks bad for is Gragg....if he had anything, he would have gotten some playing time the next 4 weeks. He is just like Dorin Dickerson...to small to do the line play. Interestingly, I saw Dorin Dickerson make his first reception of the year on TV this weekend, I forget who, I was so stunned to see him still in the league. My favorite Lee Smith quote "I don't do cutbacks after the catch"

Actually, those teams that PRACTICE in bad weather conditions like our open Ralph stadium are more ready to play in those conditions, from footing to knowing the air currents. Its called home field advantage. So, bad weather at home, IF you practice in it, is an advantage to the home team. Clearly those advantages disappear in Toronto...footing equally bad and unfamiliar to both teams, and, of course, no winds either. (Jauron never practiced outside...Marrone has been known to practice outside at least some of the time)

Yes, one will be drafted to insure against Spiller's departure...but the Bills will break the bank to try and keep Spiller. He may not want to stay however, after this seasons debacle...not sure the OC knows how to use him. His best interest might be to leave, irrespective of money. If they do retain him....then the drafted back is Fred's replacement. Fred is currently, I have heard, the oldest running back in the NFL.

Uhhhh....they were horribly slow getting enough QB's on the roster, and then they overdid it...at one point had 5 I think. (they probabily had to buy more footballs)

Not strange timing, logical timing. Bills are now out of playoff contention, these games remaining are nothing but the first of the 2014 preseason games. Choice will get his whole years salary anyhow, and might get resigned again if they need him and he hasn't been picked up elsewhere. Choice is a journeyman back, and has worked for several teams. He might kick around the league some few more years. (Of course, the Bills have to play the first teamers against anybody who has playoff asperations/homefield considerations. But, the next two weeks are not in that category)

Will Marrone and the rest of the Bills management recognize they are now playing the first half of the 2014 preseason? Somehow I doubt it. It is clear, however, that this game and the next are not going to have playoff implications...so find out about those guys on the roster who have not played.....so you know what to do in the off season. EJ...well, he can use the game experience. But, lets see Gragg play a lot, find out if he is a player or not....etc But, will have to play the regulars against Miami and NE as those games will effect other s playoff chances. I think the Bills/Bucs game and the next will be "off the board" in Vegas.....as neither team has playoff motivation. Of course, Schiano is playing for his job....but, Marrone is safe for now, at least. Yep, hitting the road to visit the grandkids, won''t bother with this game...maybe on tape midweek, or something

I learned in my business that you should sieze coincidence by the throat! With the intense security at games, I suppose that someone could have left their weapon in the car..........oh well, that would be stupid.....oh yeh...lots of those out there.

Agree...loose out, play the rookies and find out if they can play....if not, cut them loose and get some new guys next year. Find out about all the guys on the practice squad also.....lots of easy cuts on the 53 man roster.......

Well, after the Oct 05 storm here in western NY, the power company truck that showd up to repower the house had a Pats logo on it. I rushed out, and asked if they were Pats fans. The guys said yes, and ask if I wanted them to leave....I said no, they could do their business for us, even though they were Pats fans. He smiled, they fixed the power, and trimmed my damaged tree for me for nothing...would not take a tip. On the other hand, my son went to a Steelers game in Pitts, and wore his Bills gear....that is taking your life in your hands, I would not do that ever based on his experience. He was living in Pitts at the time, and never went again.

When your starters make those kinds of mistakes at the end, you can't win. Need some new players...but lets find out about the rookies and the bench right now. Start Gragg at TE, if he can play, great, if not, lettem hit the street and get somebody else. Same with Goodwin and Graham Sit S Johnson, and lets see if the other guys can do it. And, put in a QB who can throw the verticle ball. EJ doesn't have it......a new O coordinator whould also help, but thats not in the cards. Interesting, Chan's downfall as HC was his inability to pick good defensive coordinators..........Marrone has picked a weak O coordinator. We need to see if he has the stones to get rid of this guy. Hackett is as bad a Manuel....they actually deserve each other.

OK, time to find out about some other guys. Start Gragg at TE, and see if he can play. Start Goodwin, sit Stevie, and see if he can play and take the pounding with fumbling. Play Graham.......and, those that loose games due to mistakes...need to take a seat and let others try. Then ,the team can know if these guys can play. Same with others in the rookie category. Gettem on the field, see what they can do. Play Duke richardson....sit Byrd....lets see if the Duke can play (I don't think he can) Get rid of those who can't play We are now playing for next year, with four games to go. And, the side benefit is that we will undoubtedly improve out draft position.....in the running for the #1 now, thanks to Jacks and TB winning three. If we loose to them both, we move ahead of them in the draft!!!!Extra side benefit....the bird man will have to point to other years to negotiate his big contract....he did not do anything today. I am thinking about Johnny Football, EJ did not play well today......he takes to many big hits....seems to lack something in avoiding the hit. Johnny never takes the big hit....and has a great arm.

Yes, with Tb and Jacksonville now winning, we can contend for the #1 pick Jonny Football!!!!

He will definitely be in some hot water over this one. I recall there was an incident with a Jets coach a few years back as well, can't dredge up the particulars. Jets fired that guy......

We need another TE for sure. Gragg was not good in his first appearance....caught a few at junk time....but dropped two passes when it would have counted as effort toward a win.......looks like stone hands to me. I want the Bills to draft for value in every round....and although these top guys sound great....even second tier in a late round might be an improvement as the third TE. Now, if another Gronkowski/Graham is available, well, that is #1 talent for sure. (although Gronkowski was a #2)

OMHO..........Byrd will not be signed......and, the reason has nothing to do with Byrd. The real problems is the cap money wasted on Fitzpatrick.......the Bills will be in cap jail for a couple of years because of that. They have others they need to resign....spiller comes to mind, but other good performers are coming up on the market soon enough.....we have upcoming safeties....Williams Searcy and I think that they are not 8 mil per guys......so, I am thinking Byrd is going elsewhere. Bills would like him, and will now pay the price for signing the big bucks for Fitz.

The potential selection of Mack as the Bills #1 is interesting to talk about. First of all, if he is there when they pcik, they will have considered this seriously, he is the real deal. However, other factors come into play. First of all, Jerry Hughes has played very well for the Bills...6 sacks I think so far.....and Jerry is a former Indy #1 pick, and has one year left on his contract. I am thinking if they get a deal done with Jerry, that picking Mack is unlikely. However, if they think Jerry Hughes will be to expensive (yeh), they might pick Mack because he can do many of the same things (or more actually) So, I think that is part of the calculus in the potential Mack selection by the Bills. Many on this board saying the Bills need a pass rushing LB....folks....already got a prettty good one via a trade giving up Shepard. (good trade for Bills for sure)

Actually, Darius was the #3 that year.

Most improved? Well, McKelvin actually played pretty well last year...and that was the reason he got the 4yr $20mil contract. And, although he is much improved again this year, this was not a total jump to near elite status. He was a journeyman last year....upped his game this year. Aaron Williams was a diaster last year, and I was ready to give up on him as a CB. The move to safety and the new system have saved his career. He is covering at least adequately at both safety and corner...unbelieveable after last year, and he is hitting and making plays many times. Easy pick for me....most improved is Aaron Williams.

McKelvin is now playing at a top level.....he is an "old pro", and we can look forward to some big plays from him going forward. (like the punt return for a TD a couple of weeks ago that was called back for holding.) Unfortunately, Gilmore is now the underperforming talent. He has not looked good since coming back...and ok , he has a bad wrist. But, he has been burned plenty, and was yesterday , again, against the Jets. Lots of hype from the Bills PR crew about him being a shutdown cb, but I have not seen that from him this year (or last, actually) So, the jury is still out on Gilmore, he seems to be on McKelvin's learning curve...that is it takes a few years for a cb to mature.

Well, I am not going to be surprised either way. He had ZERO prep for the Browns game, so discount that. Still, a rookie playing a good team.....should not expect to much. The most we can hope for is that he does not loose the game, not expect him to win it. Others will have to step up, perhaps the D this week.

Since Tuel got ZERO reps before the Cleveland game, I cannot predict how he might play given the proper preparation for a game. (Marrone admitted that Tuel got no work before Cleveland because "the short week". Well, I think Marrone was "short sighted" not to give his #2 some work in case he had to play)

Lets hear about his injuries before we judge him. If he has a broken rib.....his throws might just be a little off as the body protects itself despite the conscious mind wanting to do it right. Yeh, he needs work, but, I have to tell you, those two 4th quarter throws (Cinci) for TD's were better than anything we have seen from EJ.....so I am thinking resigning him for next year is a pretty good idea.

The one thing I learned from watching the play several times, (for sure, that is) is that Jerry Hughes can really run for a big lb! He got close enough to take a shot at the WR at the 10 yard line.....most lb's couldnt get that close.

And this is different than our current receivers how?