Dan

Looks like something the Bills would do... Get the fans all excited about a uniform change. Have a big press conference/fashion show. Drop the curtain...... And everything looks the same. huh? All that for a pimped out helmet? I don't get... it

Very good point. The one caveat being that the current Bills aren't very good. So, can we still afford that luxury? Believe me, I won't be upset in any way if Parish remains on the team. He's great at what he does. But, I don't think its a bad idea at all to see what they could get for him either.

In quickly reviewing the drafts for the past 10 years for another thread, I would say it all went down hill with TD. Man, his drafts were horrendous. Aside from 2001, the drafts under his tenure were just plain bad. There's no way you can win consistently when you miss on so many draft picks for so many years. Sure, no one is perfect and all teams have draft busts. But, wow.

Agreed. I didn't want to seem too greedy. But, you're absolutely right. Johnson has shown as much or more promise than Hardy. Again, just illustrating that quality players can come from almost anywhere in the draft. I think sometimes we all get too hung up in the first and second round superstars and forget that a solid team is made up of a good percentage of role players that provide solid, consistent play week in and week out. And many of these guys come in the later rounds of the draft.

2003 - Terrence McGee - 4th round - current starter 2006 - Kyle Williams - 5th round - current starter 2006 - Brad Butler - 5th round - current starter 2006 - Keith Ellison - 6th round - current starter 2008 - Reggie Corner - 4th round - TBD 2008 - Derek Fine - 4th round - TBD 2008 - Demetrius Bell - 7th round - TBD I'm not sure I'd consider anyone on the Bills' roster (outside of the newly acquired TO) an IMPACT player. However, I think the first 4 in the list above can be considered solid draft picks. Given the amount of playing time each of these guys receives in comparison to Parish, I would argue that they contribute more to the teams overall production (or lack thereof) on the field each Sunday. The final 3 seem to have potential; hence, the To Be Determined designation. Again, I'm not suggesting that Parish be traded. I'm just saying that we're currently using a roster spot on a guy that has limited touches per game and I can understand why they might be entertaining offers. Could we get someone with a 4th round pick that would contribute more to winning? I don't know. That would largely depend upon how they use the pick. However, I do know that for several years Parish has been great at returning kicks and giving us great field position. And what has that gotten us? A whole lotta 7's and 9's. So, either we make a change to help ensure he scores on each punt return because the offense can't get it done. Or we make a change and try to get more playmakers on offense that can actually score. Either way something's gotta give if we want to improve from 7-9.

So only first round draft picks are worthwhile? Do 2nd round picks count? At what point do you just stop even trying to find a good player and say.. ahh what the hell pick that guy he has a cool name.

As good as Parish may be returning punts, how many Super Bowl teams dedicate a roster spot to a punt returner? Yes, he is exciting in the return game. But, wouldn't it be nice to have someone who can make the overall offense exciting? To think of it another way... how many times have we seen Parish rip off a 20-30 yard punt return and give the offense great! starting field position, only to have them try a field goal or punt from the 40? So, why not worry more about someone that can help move the offense and get the ball in the endzone. I'm not suggesting that Parish is no good, nor that we should trade him. I'm merely wondering at what point are we focusing on Special Teams to the detriment of the Offense.

.... first saw the dude in the late 90's. Kicks ass.

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If I were the owner of an NFL team, I would insist that I be the one that writes the guy's name on that piece of paper and hands it to the lackey that takes it downstairs. That way I could feel like I was involved somehow.

He plays for the Bills now. Hello.....

Much agree with much of this thread. The Bills have lacked any identity at all for quite some time. Furthermore, they've really seemed to lack a passion for the game the last couple of years. Add the 2 together and you have the pitiful mess that we watched week after week during the last half of the '08 season. What I don't understand is they currently have the tools and players to be a much better team. Sure, a few more pieces are needed, but I don't think we have nearly as many holes as so many think. But, we can be pretty good. Just look at the first 5 or 6 games of last season. Then look at the last 5 or 6 games. It almost looks like 2 different teams. I watched the Chargers/Bills replay this weekend and it was incredible. I couldn't help but think.. wow, what happened to that team? On Offense: they mixed the run and pass effectively; used play action regularly; found the tight end in the passing game; and moved the ball with a good tempo. On Defense: they blitzed when needed, disguised their coverage schemes well, and contained the running lanes effectively. In short.. they looked like a completely competent and well balanced team. But then they completely reverted back to the vanilla, predictable, let's try to outsmart people approach that we witnessed. So, I just don't get it. How can they look so competent in one game and then become so inept afterward? All I can figure is they have no identity and try to be all things all the time - sometimes they get it right, but most of the time they don't.

Excellent idea!

By the time they see me, they're already dead.

They definitely look like a type of cloths moth. Maybe a webbing cloths moth, I think they're more uniform in color than the case-making cloths moth. Either way, very similar. My primary doubt is in your initial description. You said they're about an inch long. I'm fairly certain all the cloths moths are less than half an inch - closer to about 1/4 inch in length. Did you check your closets for signs of the larvae or webbing on the cloths? They also get into carpets and just about any kinds of fabrics. I've even heard of them getting into stuffed animals. If this is what they are, the adult moths aren't the worry, its the larvae. They're the stage that do all the eating and hence the damage. I'm afraid for any more accurate of an ID, you'll have to send me a few. (or a high res pic) No problem, if you want. Just let PM and I'll send you my address. I can definitely rule out cockroaches or termites, though. Body, head shape, wings, antennae are all wrong.

African Queen? Like I know movies....

Check your upstairs closets, if they are clothes moths and on the 2nd floor, I'm guessing you have bedrooms up there (or possible clothes stored an attic). The adult moths come out for mating and fly towards light sources, so if you leave a bathroom light on, you're likely to get more in there. Of course, I could have jumped to a completely wrong conclusion.... If the wings are more smooth, that is not covered in scales (you know how if you grab a butterfly and the stuff on the wings smear off on your hand a little), well if they're not like that, it could be something completely different more along the lines of a type of caddisfly. Which would mean its coming in from the outside and not a cause for worry at all other than being a nuisance.

Really hard to tell from that picture. Can you get me a better one? It looks a little like a type of moth. If so, it could be an Case-Making Clothes Moth. They generally feed on stored grains (cereals or flour usually in someone's house). Check your cupboards/pantry for any contaminated food. Many times you also see them in your closets, as the name suggests. Again, I'm not sure that's what it is. If you can get me a better pic, maybe I can confirm or find the real culprit.

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My comments are submitted. Although, I'm afraid they pretty well suck (sorry my brain is tired from working on computers all day). I probably should have just cut and pasted one of my comments from here over the last few days. I did hear the press conference in Philly. Dude definitely seems a little too nonchalant about giving up sacks. Oh well, it's the Eagle's concern now. Next....

That's alot of footage of pretty bad to average LT play. If Peters plays to that level next year, Brandon is a genius. Unbelievable.

Impossible. When Hamdan steps on the field, defensive players look on in inspired awe. His feet are cushioned from the rose petals they delicately lay at his feet.

3 seasons 7 wins 9 losses 1 coach = diminishing returns It's easy when you break it down by the numbers.

Exactly. For me, the punt and kick returns are the most exciting part of the Bills game. And ya know.... I'm kinda ready for the WRs to be a little more exciting than the punt returns. So, yeah, Roscoe is a good player and I've enjoyed watching him as a Bill. However, if they can get good value for him and add another player that possibly makes our offense or defense more exciting; then I'm all for it.