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They are the continuation of Jimmy's Texas Red Hots on Abbott near Mercy hospital, a legendary South Buffalo hot dog spot during my childhood (he started it in the early 50s I think). The current owner of Abbott Texas Hots' uncle Gus worked for Jimmy and bought his secret sauce recipe when he started Abbott. Jimmy's closed when Mercy bought the building and expanded. Jimmy's was a block from Caz park, Caz was a huge party spot back in those days (literally hundreds of us on weekends) and Jimmy's was packed.

The position group ratings are from this past season's performance but don't include the players who became free agents.

I got lumped in with Mike Clay too. I don't even know these guys.? Poor Mike Clay didn't even mention Star once either, he just posted a chart that said the Bills interior dline was a weakness.

I'm not sure if I ever said he sucks (I may have). I definitely called his contract ridiculous when they signed him and said he was overpaid for his worth. Saying he sucks might be a bit harsh, but I do think he is not very good. Yes, what a shock that his coach and teammate had his back, usually when a highly paid free agent acquisition is a disappointment they just tell the whole world how they truly feel.

Glasgow is a huge upgrade over Spain who is a weakness.

Noticed that according to this the Bills interior def line is ranked 29th in the league and is their weakest unit (but Star was actually good taking up space, he's not expected to make any plays in this defense?) Wr is the next weakest, followed by oline and rb. (Gore was not very good). Sounds about right.

Definitely a starter, especially on this line.

Yes. He is a good player. Over 800 snaps last season, 0 sacks allowed.

At only 27 and a former 1st round pick I like KJs upside and the fact he has already shown his abilities in the scheme. If he can be retained for a middling 6-8 mil contract with a possible out after 2 yrs, I think it is a good move. I do trust McD to field a good secondary.

The striking polarity in those stats is what struck me the most, that and Johnson's stats were incredibly good. If the stats are not comparable because of the different scheme and talent level of each defense, let's compare each player to their teammates. Norman's stats were the worst on his team, which was hard to do on that team. Johnson's were second best on the Bills behind Tre, whose numbers were ridiculously good. Johnson is a 27 year old first round pick coming off a good year in the Bills defense. Norman is 32 coming off the worst year of his career and is an unknown in the Bills defense, locker room, etc.

What is Kevin Johnson expected to get in free agency? I thought he was pretty good this year and wonder if they will try to bring him back. He is only 27 and was actually one of the better cbs in the league last year. Norman was literally one of the very worst. Is Johnson gonna get paid more than 8 mil a year? Their stats when targeted last season: Johnson: 79.8 passer rtg, 6.8 yds/tgt, 0 td allowed, 44 targets, 59% comp. 0 int. Norman: 129.0 passer rtg, 9.7 yds/tgt, 7 td allowed, 46 targets, 67% comp. 1 int. Johnson knows the defense and has already shown he can do his job well. I am hoping the Norman signing is more of an insurance and not the main plan.

Which is exactly why it is not unreasonable to question them on this signing. Josh Norman was one of the worst cbs in the entire league last year and will turn 33 this season. Expecting everyone to just get behind this move without question is just blind loyalty, especially when you admit that these guys make mistakes. I myself am skeptical but will be cautiously optimistic as it unfolds.

What good would that do him? He is still under contract and not getting younger. If anything I would think he would play out his final year trying to prove them wrong and then leave in free agency.

I dont think it is a high priority at the moment. He is under contract for this year already and will be 30 before his next contract. See how he performs this year and go from there.

He will be turning 34 in the season after next and will have made over 70 million dollars. I'm sure he will be really motivated to land another big contract(sarcasm font). According to some reports he is overweight, slow and sluggish. Let's see if he can pass the physical, make it through training camp and still play football at a decent level before thinking he will be shooting for another contract at 34. Enough with the McBeane know him best because they coached him. They also coached Benjamin, Vontae, etc. The last time they had Norman was five seasons ago when he was 27/28. Like I said, hopefully not much in guarantees in case he's toast. Hopefully the change of scenery and the reunion with McBeane recharges him and it works out great.

Are details out? How much is guaranteed? He has been absolutely terrible the last couple years. I know about the different systems and all, but hoping he makes a big comeback at 32 requires some wishful thinking. I hope the guarantee is small in case they find out he's toast.

Former Bills draftee Jonathan Williams is a free agent after playing really well at Indy this past season filling in for Mack. Is he the guy who showed up at camp way overweight and blamed it on his pregnant girlfriend?

My first impression, besides how ugly, was Chargers.

Nike determines a teams logo? I don't think so.

I don't disagree with this, my point is that the Bills need a better line now, not waiting until Ford is good enough at tackle. If Ford is not ready at tackle yet but could play well at guard then that is where he should play. There have been plenty of guards taken in the top 90 picks by the way. Also plenty of tackles taken who ended up as guard. The situation should be fluid and Ford should be playing where he helps the Bills most, not limited to where they intended him to play.

Cody Ford leaving Sooners early for NFL draft Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Email Jan 1, 2019 Jake TrotterESPN Staff Writer Oklahoma junior offensive lineman Cody Ford announced Tuesday that he will enter the NFL draft early. Ford was a first-team All-Big 12 selection for the Sooners, who won the Joe Moore Award for having the best offensive line in college football. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Ford as the No. 3 available guard in the upcoming draft. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ford was a guard through high school and college until injuries required he switch. Many draft analysts considered him a natural guard and noted that he would need improved footwork to deal with speed on the outside as a tackle. He is young, if he can be a good guard now then that would be great. There is no reason he couldn't play tackle down the road as well. Bottom line is that the Bills absolutely need to get better on the oline as it was improved but still a weakness.

That interview with the booth official was an embarrassment and the refs should have been wearing clown shoes running off the field. Another puzzling thing was the guy who got ejected for throwing a punch was yuckin it up on the sideline and signing autographs. Don't you have to go to the locker room when ejected?

That was bizarre, as if no one there knew that the clock stops after 4th down. They didn't even look at it and none of the players seemed to notice or care either. Weird.

Just caught the last few minutes. Ridiculously bad look, why should anyone take their game seriously when they don't. Terrible, what a joke. How could all the refs miss that? I knew immediately there was time left on the clock.

Perriman and Latimer are both 6'2" 215, McKenzie is 5'8" 173. They are not similar types of receivers. Latimer is as fast as McKenzie despite being 40 lbs heavier and Perriman is significantly faster than both. I don't think a free agent would be replacing McKenzie necessarily either. The Bills have other receivers who would be let go before him.