Dan

That's what I was going to suggest. Perhaps the Special Teams play of the other receivers, notably Aiken, was what really put them above Wilson; making him the #7. However, if he was really better than these guys or the coaches saw some flash of brillance, why wasn't he given more chances? I do kinda like the "he was the best of the worst arguement". And when I see idiots spouting nonsense, I usually just ignore them and don't respond, unless I'm really bored.

I agree completely. I was surprised that we retained 7 wr's as well. Especially, given that I thought we were "supposed" to be a ball control, run-oriented offense. So, I tend to agree, it seems fair to assume Wilson must have something we haven't seen. Otherwise, my previously flippant comment may not be completely off the mark. Either way, though, I completely agree with KH's post - we keep 6 WR's this year on the active roster and Wilson doesn't quite make the cut. At the risk of being called a parrot (although I've been called a parrot head before and was quite proud of it), I'll admit that I am biased, of course, against Wilson; because I can't say that I've seen him play much.

Or is says alot about the inadequecies of our previous coaching staff.

I, for one, am becoming more optimistic about our team this season. Now I'm not saying we'll be 11-5 and in the playoffs, I'm just becoming optimistic that we'll return to respectablility and be 8-8. And that would be a great seson, all things being considered. This is definitely a rebuilding year. We've replaced or added personnel every level. A new GM and coaching staff are reason to celebrate in and of themselves. Then, we added players at every position on the team and cut several of the biggest problems we had. You can argue that we haven't added any sure starters to replace or compete with existing players. However, no one knows how guys will turn out. We've all seen high draft round players bust; we've also seen big name, high priced free agents bust; just as we've seen no name low budget guys bust. The bottoml ine is.. no one knows how these players will turn out until well into the season. A few specific comments: The LBs may be a future problem, but I find it hard to believe they'll be our weakest unit this season. So why not wait till next year before we fret over them. JP may or may not be a good quarterback, but any one claiming to have any insight into this after watching him play last year is speaking in conjecture. He was a rookie on a piss poor team, of course he had a problem reading defenses. Regarding JP and many of the players... why not wait until training camp or even a few games into the season before we start judging their bust factor. So, I say lets give the new guys, new coaches and new management a little time to see if we truely are doomed. Who knows, maybe Marv knows a little something about football and he's actaully taken steps to make us a decent team. I welcome the change and hpe for the best, but expect the average.

The thing that some seem to be overlooking is that pretty much for 6 months each year, NFL players are consumed by their job 7 days a week. On week ends when we're relaxing, they're working. And during the week when we're working, they're still working. So if you took a 40 hour week as a measure, then I'd being willing to bet they easily put in enough time during the season to earn plenty of comp time and have several months off. That's why these camps are voluntary. They do need time off, time away, time to recharge. Some need the work and show up, others don't. In my job, I work balls to the wall during my season and you better believe I'd fight long and hard if my off season evaporated because someone thought I should work 80+ hours/week during the season and still put in 40hrs a week during the off season. It's called burn out and you can get it whether you're paid $10/hour or $10 million/year.

I like the winner of the Survivor. Definitely a good idea.

If you go to Detroit. You have to go to the Ole Sheleighlie (sp?) Irish Pub (it has a green banner) about a block west of the Greektown Casino. I was in Detroit this past winter for a week and we closed the place dowb everynight. It's a great bar! I didn't find the crime so bad. We walked back to the hotel every night (about 5 or 6 blocks) at about 3 or 4 am with no problems. However, somone was shot in the hotel the first night we were there.

Exactly. Most fans (here at least) were so terribly displeased with Bledsoe, while simultaneously gushing over our win streak to end the '04 season. We were all sold on JP as being the greatest thing going, being coached by Wyche, etc. How could we be worse? It was so clear that we went 9-7 despite Bledsoe, that if we inserted even a mildly adequate QB, we'd win at least 1 or 2 more games and be in the playoffs. So all was set, we had it all... a new QB that had all the training and talent, a defense that would be the best in the league's history, special teams that really were special. Then, of course, the wheels fell off the wagon and all hell broke loose in '05. From ineptitude caoching, to one the worst defenses in the league, to a lackluster offense. And, what should naturally follow? Blame it all on the QB. Despite the fact that he played like almost every other first year starter (give or take a few stats), he somehow completely sucks, will always suck, and has transferred his suckiness to the entire rest of the team thereby making everyone suck. And most of that suckiness is because of his hair length. Apparently, buzz cuts equate to better QB play. But I digress. I forget where I was going with this. But, I guess it's just to point out that almost everyone wanted JP to start over Bledsoe, then when they got what they wanted, they saw a different reality. So, perhaps now that everyone hates the draft and players we have now and think we're doomed, perhaps we'll see a better reality this fall.

I seem to recall talk about Parcells not being considered for the HOF prior to his taking the Dallas job, because most people thought he wouldn't stay retired. Therefore, you wait until you know he's retired and not coming back before voting him in. I'm certain that he'll be voted in..all in good time.

Sarcasm it was. Well, not the first statement, so much. I did want O-linemen picked in the first. But, I have since come to terms with the picks and have faith that Marv and co. know more about the team than I do.

After some considerable contemplation of our draft, here's my take on the first round "reaches": Sure we all wanted O-linemen. The O line has sucked and continues to suck and will forever suck until we get high draft picks starting at most positions. However, the D-line also sucked - sucked badly. And you can't draft all players for all positions, so you have to prioritize. Furthermore although the O-line FA pickups may not be pro bowlers, they are at least an improvement and may even be "adequate". However, the D-line was still competely lacking. Hence, you take someone on the defensive side over an offensive guy. What about that reach at #8 - well, all I have to say is Coy Wire. The fact that he's been able to win a starting roster spot for years is testament to the suckiness of our DBs. Given our division rivals passing games and the new defensive scheme being installed, upgrades to the secondary were perhaps the most imperative needs on the team. Wire in the cover 2 is an unimaginable recipe for failure. Consequently, we went with a DB and a D-lineman in the first round because they were the biggest needs on our team; not the only needs, but the biggest and, perhaps, most pressing needs to any success for this team.

I'd rather be a doomed Buffalo fan than a Superbowl/Stanley Cup winning [insert winning team here] fan .

A "nit" (as I know it) refers to eggs of the common head or body louse. They are usually attached to a hair follicle and can be difficult to remove, even with a very fine comb. I would assume the reference as used here would imply that people are picking at small details.

I thought Mike Willams went to Jacksonville?

How could anyone possibly vote for Thurman at this juncture in the competition?? Inconceivable.

For me, its Thurman - hands down. He exemplified all that I'd like to see in a player. OJ was great, but before my time. So I don't really feel justified.

not yet.

I concur on your sentiment. In my opinion, removing the previous GM, head coach, and the majority of their staff is the single best thing to have come out of this off season. Everything else is just gravy at this point. I was proud of our team in the 90's - not because they won, but because of HOW they won - and lost. I'll take a team like that any day over a team like Dallas that wins multiple superbowls with crack heads and general malcontents.

Definitely one of the best, if not THE best, player interviews I've ever seen. It called them all out and said he was ready to defend Bret on national TV if he had to. Whether or not you agree with him, you've got to love this guy if he's on your team! Now that's what I call leadership.

Yep, its almost sad. That is if he headn't forced it all along. I can see him wanting to trade back in 2 years just to retire as a Bill.

Exactly. He probably thought he could go to this young team drafting Bush. And be this huge superstar with them. In the end, his contract wasn't all that big; no other teams really wanted him; now there's no Bush hype. As bad as our offense was last year, I still think we have more potential than the Texans.

I don't get it.

What I find interesting about Moulds, is when people talk about Houston becoming a good offense - no one mentions Moulds. You have to wonder if he regrets forcing the trade?

Get er done, Marv!

According to Bills web site: 5 more picks (2 in 5; 1 in 6; 2 in 7).