Happy Days Lois & Clark

Chuck Lester use to coach LB's for the Bills under Marve Levy. Now he mostly is defensive quality control

They still need a defensive coordinator http://www.miamidolphins.com/lockerroom/co...achingstaff.asp The Bills have 15 coaches http://www.buffalobills.com/team/coaches.jsp

Seams to me that he likes being here but cashing in the big buck is likely more important

It's great that hewanted to stay in Buffalo, but getting $18million over the next 3 years is really a sacrifice

From what I hear Campbell is expected to go in the 2nd or 3rd round

http://www.miamidolphins.com/lockerroom/co...achingstaff.asp The Dolphins still need to hire a defensive coordinator The Bills have only 15 coaches http://www.buffalobills.com/team/coaches.jsp

This kid is too good not to get drafted

Losman has alot of work ahead of him.

Eric Moulds is a very good receiver and I am glad the Bills have him, but $18 million over the next 3 years is a steep price to pay

He may be short but so was Flutie & Van Pelt. Actually some scouts have compared him to a young Jeff Garcia He is extremely accurate and he's mobile. I think he'd make an excellent backup to grab in the later in the draft

I still prefer the go daddy comercial

Bledsoe has 3 seasons with the Bills & coulsd not get the team to the playoffs. He had his chance but wasn't good enough. The Bills need to Get Losman as many reps as possible without over workingv him and see what he can do

Sam Aiken hasn't shown me enough to be confidant that he can be a quality #3 receiver, but from what Josh Reed has shown so far, he may not even make the team. I think the Bills need to bring in someone else to be their #3 guy or a rookie who can compete with Reed & Aiken this season & who has the potential to become a starter or a very good #3 in the future Some Potential mid to late round picks Chris Henry Official Bio College: West Virginia Height: 6-5 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 195 Class: Junior 40-Yard: 4.5 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Has been very productive the last two years...Is a big play waiting to happen...Has great size...Speed is good...Is an excellent natural athlete...Has great leaping ability and ball skills...Can run after the catch...Still has a ton of upside...A playmaker. Weaknesses: Very raw and has a long ways to go in terms of technique and route running...Character is a major question mark...Very immature...Doesn't have a lot of experience...A project who will need a lot of development. Notes: Has as much potential as any wideout available...Junior season was very turbulent and included team suspensions, temper tantrums and even a game ejection...Any team drafting him will be making a gamble on greatness with both a high risk as well as a high reward factor. Jerome Mathis Official Bio College: Hampton Height: 6-0 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 180 Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.41 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Has good size...Excellent speed...Has been very productive...Physical player and very tough...Has all the confidence in the world...A big play waiting to happen who is a threat to score everytime he gets his hands on the ball...Also a tremendous return man. Weaknesses: Played against a lower level of competition and the jump will require a lot of adjustment...Has some character questions that need to be answered...Needs to work on his hands...Still raw and will need to work hard and be developed to reach his full potential. Notes: Also a track All-American at Hampton...Great sleeper prospect with all the physical tools you look for as well as a lot of upside...Could surprise on Draft Day. Courtney Roby Official Bio College: Indiana Height: 6-0 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 190 Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.38 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Has excellent speed...Very quick...Good hands...Always a threat to run after the catch...Dangerous playmaker who defenses have to account for deep...Fearless and will give up his body to make the catch...Strong character and hard worker. Weaknesses: Only average size...Has a slight frame and needs to bulk up and get stronger...Upside could be limited and he may top out as a #2 or slot receiver. Notes: Also a top sprinter in college...Former NFL All-Pro punter Reggie Roby is Courtney’s cousin...Had a great senior campaign and really helped himself in terms of the draft. Craphonso Thorpe Official Bio College: Florida St. Height: 6-2 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 175 Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.37 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Playmaker...Has great speed...Good height...Is a very good athlete...Has great leaping ability and can outjump cornerbacks...Knows how to go up and get the ball...Tough player who is willing to block...Hasn't yet reached his potential. Weaknesses: Frame a little slight and could stand to add some weight...Needs to work on technique...Durability may be a question after he suffered a broken leg at the end of the 2003 season...Struggles to beat the bump....Not a great route runner. Notes: Did not have the big senior year most were expecting...Also a track star for the Seminoles...Still getting better and still has some upside...Has the type of size, speed and athleticism that is sure to make scouts drool in workouts. Vincent Jackson Official Bio College: Northern Colorado Height: 6-6 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 235 Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.53 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Excellent size and height...Good speed...Very good athletic ability...Strong...Has good hands...Will jump over defensive backs to make the grab...Also a good punt returner...A playmaker who has a knack for making the big play and scoring touchdowns. Weaknesses: Did not play against a top level of competition...May be too big to play wideout in the pros and could grow into a tight end...Isn't a great route runner and doesn't look smooth...Inconsistent and needs to show more effort...Isn't much of a threat to run after the catch. Notes: Prospect with a lot of upside and potential...Also played basketball in college...One of the top sleeper prospects in the draft and a player on the rise. Chase Lyman Official Bio College: California Height: 6-4 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 210 Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.45 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Has excellent size and a solid build...Has excellent speed and is a good athlete...A physical receiver...Very productive when healthy...Smart player...Has good hands...Was having an excellent senior season before getting injured...Still has a high upside. Weaknesses: Coming back from yet another injury and durability will be a major concern...Can't stay on the field...Most recent knee injury will have to check out...Still raw and hasn't played a lot...A boom or bust player who will be a major risk. Notes: Father Brad played for UCLA and late the Houston Oilers in the NFL...Physical tools are very intriguing and he could end up being a steal if he can ever stay healthy. Larry Brackins Official Bio College: Pearl River Community College Height: 6-5 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 220 Class: Sophomore 40-Yard: 4.55 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Has great size and a huge frame...Is a tremendous leaper...Very strong...Is an amazing natural athlete...Has decent speed and quickness...Is physical and also a willing blocker...Runs well after the catch...A playmaker who knows how to go up and get the ball...Was very productive at his level...Has a ton of upside and could eventually develop into a star. Weaknesses: Extremely raw and has a lot to learn...Has only played two years of college football...Was a big fish in a small pond and has not played against anything near top competition...There will be major questions about his learning capabilities since he couldn't get into a four year school...A lot of time will need to be invested in him and he won't pay immediate dividends...Downside is just as great as his upside and any team choosing him early will be taking a major risk. Notes: The #1 JUCO recruit in the country according to Rivals...Was being recruited by the likes of Florida St., USC and Louisiana State...Developmental prospect with loads of potential but will need a lot of work and coaching...May be able to bulk up and become a dynamic, playmaking tight end...His will be a very interesting situation to watch play out as the Draft nears. Roscoe Parrish Official Bio College: Miami (FL) Height: 5-9 Position: Wide Receiver Weight: 172 Class: Junior 40-Yard: 4.35 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Quick and very fast...An excellent punt returner...Very tough and plays bigger than he is...A threat to score every time he touches the ball...Shifty and very hard to tackle...Is a reliable target. Weaknesses: Very short and has a frail frame...His ability to stay healthy and withstand the pounding he will take at the next level will be questioned...Probably doesn't have the size to be much more than a backup and special teams player in the pros. Notes: Had a nice junior campaign and was the Hurricanes leading receiver...Exciting player who is fun to watch but his lack of size will limit him in terms of pro potential...Could be an excellent return man and slot receiver.

Mularkey likes smart players, but I think I'd prefer LeFors Ryan Fitzpatrick Official Bio College: Harvard Height: 6-3 Position: Quarterback Weight: 210 Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.89 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Does a nice job disecting defenses...Very smart and a good game manager...Team leader with top intangibles and a competitive fire...Does all the little things. Weaknesses: Didn't play against elite competition...Size is only average...Isn't very mobile...Arm strength is adequate, but not special...Will make some poor decisions. Notes: Led his team to an undefeated season in 2004 as a senior...Probably doesn't have the physical tools to be a starter at the next level but could develop into a backup.

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http://www.nj.com/sports/times/index.ssf?/...19920688420.xml Tampa Bay, looking to add some skill players to its offense, is talking to Buffalo about running back Travis Henry and Washington about wide receiver Rod Gardner. Buffalo wants a second- or third-round pick, plus a player, for Henry. Washington wants a third-round pick for Gardner. Tampa has an extra third-round pick, from San Diego from the Keenan McCardell trade.

College Football Extras Tulane's Losman one of 2004's top QB prospects By Mike Wilkening (mwilkening@pfwmedia.com) July 18, 2003 J.P. Losman is hard on himself. He believes in himself, but he’s his own biggest critic. Example No. 1: Last year, in his first season as Tulane’s full-time starting quarterback, Losman threw for 2,468 yards with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions — enviable numbers for a lot of quarterbacks. Factor in that his WR corps struggled to stay healthy, and that the Green Wave won eight games and earned a bowl berth, and Losman looks even better. But ask him how he played last season, and doom and gloom comes out: “Terrible,” he said. “I thought I had a terrible season last year. I thought our team had a pretty bad season. I thought our offense did horrible, and our defense stepped up in a big way last season for us.” Example No. 2: Losman tells a reporter to be sure to catch as much Tulane football as he can this season. The reporter says he watched last season’s Hawaii Bowl, where Losman threw for 240 yards and ran for two scores in leading Tulane to a comeback victory. Losman’s take? “That was pretty bad. I didn’t think I played too well.” “I don’t ever think I play well,” he added, laughing. “It’s very hard to please me.” Luckily for Losman, NFL personnel evaluators have a higher opinion of his skills. National Scouting Combine has rated him as the top senior passing prospect in college football. Blesto has him rated third, behind Mississippi QB Eli Manning and Washington’s Cody Pickett, who are tied for the top spot. Losman doesn’t get the national attention that Manning, Pickett and Tennessee’s Casey Clausen get. But he is someone to keep an eye on. The NFL sure is. Scouts like Losman’s arm, his release, his mobility, his leadership. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Losman has a good shot at being a first-round pick in the 2004 draft. Losman “shocked” one team that looked at him on film, an NFL scout told PFW, saying that Losman was deserving of National’s top ranking. An AFC scout said that while Manning was the top quarterback on his team's draft board, “Losman has got our attention.” A little background about Losman. A prep star from Venice, Calif., he originally signed on to play at UCLA but left in the spring of 1999 before ever taking a game snap. It’s something he doesn’t want to address anymore. ‘UCLA was just too close to home, and I had to get away,” he said. “I was not learning. I was not learning in terms of outside football. Football’s football, but when you’re a football player, you definitely have a life outside of football. And while at UCLA, I was so bombarded with so much family pressure and friends coming up to the college. It [didn’t] really feel like I was in college. “… I realized I needed to get away. And so that’s what I did.” He sat out the 1999 season at Tulane per NCAA transfer rules. He saw extensive action as a freshman in 2000, rotating with now-Redskins QB Patrick Ramsey. His potential was evident, particularly in a game vs. East Carolina, when he completed 20-of-35 passes for 299 yards and two scores. A knee injury knocked him out for much of the 2001 season, but he returned in October to start for an injured Ramsey and threw for a career-high 384 yards vs. Army. With Ramsey off to the pros, the starting job was Losman’s in 2002. But it took some time for Tulane to become his team. A turning point came when Losman called the Green Wave together during a three-game losing streak early in the season. Tulane head coach Chris Scelfo recalled that speech recently when asked about Losman the leader. “You just don’t become a leader,” Scelfo said. “You earn that.” Losman has. He is working out in New Orleans, eager to start the season. The Green Wave opens on Labor Day at home vs. TCU, a team that forced Losman into an 8-of-29 passing performance last season — by far his worst game. The TCU game will be on ESPN, and it may well be one of the few shots for a national TV audience to see Losman and a Tulane offense that returns nine starters, including standout RB Mewelde Moore. “I know who to rely on,” Losman said of his huddle. “I know what’s going to be protected. I know where our strengths are, where our weaknesses are. We’ve been together for a while. We all hang out on and off the field together. So we know each other not only as football players, but as people.” Losman has learned what buttons to push with what teammates — when to yell, when to get a point across in a different way. Either way, he demands excellence of his teammates. “I tell the offensive guys, ‘You guys can hate me, but I’m going to push you guys as much as I’m going to push myself,’ ” he said. Scouts don’t question his work ethic. Nor is there a question about his competitive fire, which one NFC college scouting director said is the first thing that jumps out about Losman on tape. But he does have some things to work on. Scouts and Scelfo would like him to get rid of the ball a little quicker. Also, Losman comes off as arrogant, according to some scouts. He certainly is confident. His voice tells you that much, his critique of his past season aside. And he has reason to be. Losman has dreamed of being an NFL quarterback since he was 5 years old. It looks like he’s going to get that shot. “Everything is falling into place, and everything is right where it should be,” he said.

Tulane week by week info http://www.cfbnews.com/Conference_USA/2003_Pages/tulane.htm

Here's another one THE HUDDLE REPORT JP Losman QB Tulane Strengths This kid is one hell of an athlete. He is 6' 3' 210 lbs and runs in the 4.50-4.60 range. He also has a pretty good arm to go along with this talent. If he wanted to, he could play a number of different positions on the pro level. He has so much ability it is a little scary. He is a pretty intelligent kid. His major is in Classical Studies. Hmmm, very interesting. Needs to Improve He does everything right now on athletic talent alone. That won't do it at the next level. He consistently holds on to the ball too long in the passing game. He is inconsistent and sloppy in his mechanics. I do not sense that he is a leader that wants the people around him to be more successful then he is. He does not understand the meaning of team play. Bottom Line This kid has ‘coach killer’ written all over him. You would think with all this talent and brains that this kid would be the next coming of Joe Montana with the brains of Albert Einstein. You would think that he would be rated number one in this draft. You would think that with all the promotion being done by the announcers every time he is on TV that he would be a franchise QB. He isn’t. Why, you ask? He has so much talent it has eroded his ability to learn and grow in the most important aspect he will need in the pros -- his mind. His EGO has made him a mental midget. Now I know that someone is going to come to his defense and say how wonderful he is and what a great leader he is and look at his stats and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. They will attack me and ask,”How can you say this? You don't know him.” I see what I see. My opinion is based strictly on his play on the field. His actions on the field speak louder than any information that I have on this kid. The first time I saw this kid play, it was obvious to me that he plays the game with his ego. That would be great if he bothered to include his heart. All the great QB’s have a big ego, but they also play the game with heart. They want to win. I do not think that JP gives a damn about winning, just his stats. How long will it take him to change and will he ever change? I don't think he will. He likes the competition and the recognition, but doesn't have respect for the game. Will a coach ever be able to get through to him? How many coaches will he go through? He will always have good stats because of his athletic talent. He will always sucker a coach into believing he can turn JP around. As far as I’m concerned there are too many good developmental QB`s in this draft to bother with this kid. He is not worth all the problems that I think he will cause. He will have some early success on the field in the NFL, and then he will break your heart. Not mine. On my list, he is rated as the third best QB in the draft but his name is written in red. Green means draft him, yellow means draft with concerns (injury, etc.) and red means STOP -- do not Draft. Drew Boylhart

Yet another JP profile NFL Draft Profile - J.P. Losman Team: Buffalo Bills Round: One Selection: 22 Position: Quarterback School: Tulane Year: Senior Height: 6-2 Weight: 217 High School: Venice (Venice, California) 2003 Second-Team All-Conference USA selection...After finishing with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as a junior, Losman racked up 33 scores and 14 picks as a senior...Threw only 27 interceptions in 987 career passing attempts, the lowest percetage in school history...Losman has an NFL body, as he bench presses 370 pounds and runs a respectable 4.8 40-yard dash...Has a quick release resulting in a tight spiral with plenty of zip...While he has accomplished a great deal, Losman takes well to coaching...Has proven capable of throwing on the run and keeping his poise under pressure...Sometimes holds the ball too long, taking a sack rather than throwing the ball away...Shows a great desire to improve and lead...While not in the upper echelon of QBs (Manning, Roethlisberger, Rivers) in this draft, he may be the first one among the second tier signal-callers and may still here his name called in the late first-round, early-second round area. powered by sportsnetwork.com

Here's another old article about JP JP Losman Quarterback - Position Rank: #4 Tulane 6'2" - 217 lbs 4.68 - Pro Day 40 Other than big Ben R-Berger, the quarterback with the most overall athletic ability just might be Tulane's JP Losman. Big and agile, with good speed, Losman can make all the throws and has good accuracy to go along with the all-important ability to maintain that accuracy while on the move. Unfortunately, he doesn't always play like his breakdowns and profiles say he should. He's simply not as productive as he should be. Perhaps that's merely a by-product of playing on a subpar team, but there seems to be something bigger afoot. Something more wrong. Losman might end up a coach-killer, a guy who can have big games, and tease a coach to the ultimate ruin of both careers. See Rob Johnson. by Bradley Warshauer

OLD JP ARTICLE Rookie Profiles: J.P. Losman by Tim Secor The best part of fantasy football besides winning championships, for me, is watching film and evaluating talent. I tend to watch a ton of film on the big name players and even more on lesser known players hoping to find those hidden gems that could turn out to be fantasy studs. As the season gets closer and closer, you will hear more and more about players like Ran Carthon and Kerry Colbert. Let’s start out this year’s fantasy profiles with the QB’s. We all know about Eli Manning. He will be an instant fantasy performer and probable stud. Same goes for Ben Roethlisberger, so I will not bore you with a profile that you can read 30 times anywhere around the internet. Ill start out with J.P. Losman, who should lead off the 2nd round as the first QB taken by the Giants if they elect to forego Big Ben or Eli Manning. J.P Losman- Tulane J.P or Jonathan Losman is one of those players that have so much upside; he will probably be drafted a bit higher than he should. That is not to say this kid is overrated, but I think he is a few years away from starting. Last year, Chris Simms of Texas fell to the third round and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I feel Simms is better than Losman in many areas, but teams are so enamored with Losman’s arm strength, toughness and mobility, somebody will take him a bit earlier than expected. Losman is also very, very confident and borders on arrogant sometimes, but he is a great teammate to have in the huddle. What type of player is J.P Losman? This kid defines the term “tough”. He is a player who will not let the big hit intimidate him. He is a guy who loves to compete and he wants to be the leader on and off the field. He has a very strong arm, maybe the best in this QB class and some scouts compare his arm to Jeff George’s. George has one of those rare arms that only come around once every few years. Losman has that type of ability. He can make any throw possible including the tough deep out pattern that coaches love to use in the NFL. Losman has a very quick release and is ultra competitive. He does need work on his mechanics and his defensive recognition that is why I say he may take a year or two before he starts. He tries to force the ball into places he shouldn’t. If he takes these chances in the NFL, he will lead the league in interceptions every year. Losman was very productive his junior and senior seasons, as a senior, he threw for over 3000-yards with 33 TD’s and 14 int’s. A few of his 14 int’s came on Hail Mary passes at the end of a half, so his interception number is a bit inflated for how well he played. He also rushed for two TD’s as a senior which brought his career rushing TD total to 10. As a junior he threw for just under 2500-yards and 19TD’s. The positive thing to focus on is his improvement from his junior to senior season. I also liked the fact he worked out at the combine. He ran a 4.73 forty yard dash and had a 33” vertical leap. He was also impressive at the Senior Bowl until the game started. He finished the day 5-11 for 53-yards. He didn’t pass the ball well, but he did display a very strong arm and good pocket awareness. What is Losman’s fantasy value? I am not sure Losman has any this year. He could be a guy who starts in 2005 after sitting on the bench a year and learning much like Carson Palmer did his rookie season. I have heard the Bills, Giants, Steelers and Chargers are all interested in this kid. If he goes to any of the teams mentioned, he will be in a great spot to learn and then take over the starting gig in 2005. I think the Chargers are the only team he could start for this year, but that seems like a long shot because they have Eli Manning in their sights. Basically I like Losman as a QB and a competitor. I think he will have a ton of fantasy value next year and definitely the year after. If you have a rookie draft and he goes to a great situation, pick him up and hope for the best. He could be a dynasty league gem.

JP Losmasn will no longer be a rookie this upcoming season.

JP "LIVEWIRE" Losman

This does not appear to be good news for Bills fans. Mangini appears to be an excellent coach who knows BB defense very well