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I hate to nitpick a thrilling win (which I thoroughly enjoyed watching) by questioning the coaching, but something bothered me last night and it still is now. Should Gailey have put Levi Brown out there for the OT possession? Surely it worked out for the team, but what use was the experience for the Bills QB future? It's hard to see Brown making the final roster. The QBs seem to be set with Fitz, Thigpen and Smith. I think giving Thigpen the chance to drive the team in OT would have been invaluable experience for a guy that will be on your team (making a good buck) for the next few years. Levi will take that experience to BK where, presumably, he will be a better fry cook as a result, but how did it help the Bills' QBs of the regular season?

Just watched the 6 O'Clock news. They showed Hubbards game-tying TD catch - cut to Gailey talking about how preseason or not, the team showed character and it was a win they could build on. Then the announcement of the cuts and Hubbard being let go. It's pretty hard to catch the game tying score (didn't he get the 2-pt conversion, too?) and get yourself cut before the highlights run the next day. I feel bad for Hubbard.(despite his legal troubles)

I seriously didn't need that visual before lunch - thanks, Scott!

As someone who knows a thing or two about writing an Op-Ed column, I've written over 600 in the past 11 years, it is important to remember that there are deadlines that writers must adhere to. I'm sure Larry filed that column mid-week, so cut him a little slack. Also, I've had my share that I wish I could have back once they went into print. I think I know enough about Felser's allegiance to the team and the fans to say that he is probably happy to eat a little crow this morning knowing that the team showed that it had a heartbeat last night.

Fitzy's 1 and 0 with the clean shaven look. Should the beard return ASAP? (I believe he said he would start regrowing it immediately in a post game interview).

I watched the Bills' feed and Tasker and Bently were saying that the new OT rule only takes effect in the playoffs. They stated that the old rules still apply in pre and regular season play.

Not since Babe Ruth has someone so dramatically called his own shot - way to go Promo!

I attended the last day of camp last Thursday at SJF. I've been to camp many times over the years and a common sight was Ralph often watching practice from the shade of his golf cart. Was he at camp one day this year? I can't remember the last time he made a public statement. He's just two months shy of 93 and I worry for his health and how that will impact the future of the club. The Vick flack would have brought the Ralph of old down from Detroit to rail at the commissioner. His donation to the HOF would have caused a younger Ralph to soak in the adoration in person instead of just issuing a press release. I think the last time I saw him was when he posed with Dareus after the draft and he really looked as if his age had caught up with him. I guess what I'm asking is does anyone have any insight into his current health and is he still active in the running of the team? If not, who is calling the shots at the top?

Jasper the (big as the entire East) coast.

Well, "release Wang" isn't any better - sounds like one of those self-pleasure how-to videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt378hRXuj0 Man, was 'Doo ever good!

I forgot about the trade embargo, but then it would make much more sense to keep him this year, hope for improved numbers and deal him in the off-season. I like the young guys, too, but only Stevie has proven he can handle a starting spot and that was with Lee commanding most of the double teams.

If he is traded for a pick, which is what is being rumored, it is a perfect example of the ineptitude of the front office. Why wasn't he traded pre-draft then? Nothing has changed since then - Lee hasn't been rumored to have lost a step or been accused of showing up to camp out of shape. The point being that by trading him now for a draft pick costs the team a full year with no player resulting from that transaction on the roster. By picking up the extra pick this year the player they would have received would be on the roster, going through the growing pains, and much closer to making a real impact next year. I'm not a Luck conspirator, but this deal would surely lend ammo to that "tank the season" argument.

ESPN Story Link Here's the link

Mike, just want to say "thanks" for the wonderful reports. Not only are they thorough, but they're well-written and offer keen observation.

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Thank God Dareus wasn't seriously injured - that really would have put a pall on the season!

Yeah, they got a 5th round draft pick - sorry, nice catch!

Jenkins In - Bunkley Out in Philly The Iggles, who seem to have no salary cap, btw, have added Cullen Jenkins and cut former 1st round pick DT Brodrick Bunkley. The Bills drafted 'lil Dante 8th overall in 2006, while Bunkley went to Philly at the 14th spot. IIRC, it came out later that the Bills had Bunkley second on their board behind Whitner. Of course, me you and the rest of Bills' nation was screaming for them to take Haloti Ngata, who went to the Ravens with pick number 12. So, in essence, the team had two under-performers slotted higher than a perennial All-Pro and potential future HOFer. At least they only had to say goodbye to one of them this week.

It's it just me or does it seem that 90% of the bigger name Free Agents have all signed in the AFC East this week? I'm okay with the Bills' plan and really do think the draft and their couple of FA signings have improved the team, but, man, it sure would be nice to see guys signing in the NFC West for a change.

Isn't the word that the Bills will sign Channing Crowder? If so, it looks like it's just ILB musical chairs.

Scott, By creating the Bills and Sabre sites you have done an amazing job of giving the fans of Buffalo a place to grow the sphere of "family" that bonds us all who love the Bills and Sabres. I hope the love from your online family brings you strength and peace as you deal with the passing of your mom. May she RIP.

Am I missing something? The Twitter feed says that the "show will go on" and that "big announcement coming." Sounds to me like they are going to resurface on another station - hopefully one with a better signal.