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Actually, Brees and Rodgers were both considered top QB prospects. Brees was the 2nd QB chosen.

So, this is a classic example of a false dichotomy. Stating there are only two possible choices. In reality, there is door #3. Select an outstanding QB in the late first round or later. You say this never happens? Consider the 3 best QBs in the game today. Brady, Brees, Rodgers. 6th rnd 2nd rnd, and 24th overall. Does it take a bit of luck to hit on these guys? Sure. But its far from the impossibility that the OP posed.

Ruh Roh I was a huge McDermott fan until this. He fires Byrd, who coached the most successful group for the Bills team, and hires his high school pal. Butler was not a good coach at PSU. PSU defense regressed when he was DC. Ironically, he was also high school buds with OB, who hired him first as DB coach, then as DC. Butler was constantly blaming PSU players for poor defensive efforts rather than taking responsibility. I hope he's improved, but dont think he has.

Unfortunately, your initial premise is 100% wrong. Kelly was drafted 14th, after the Bills finished 4-5. Pretty close to an 8-8 record.

So, no doubt the pats are really good. But I have never, in any sport, seen a team benefit more from officiating than the pats. The fumble recovery by Mack should have been a TD. He started running after recovering and was blown dead. But the wasn't touched by pats after recovery. Should have been been a TD.

If by "game" you mean a contest between two teams.... Yes, the game ended on the TD pass. The PAT was a silly formality. By rule, there was no way possible that the Saints coudl have won on the PAT kick. Therefore, the contest was over after the Vikings scored onthe TD pass. That wasnt offensive PI Both players stopped and were going for the ball.

Youre referring to what is known as a "OODA Loop". A friend of mine who was once a fighter pilot explained this to me. Stands for "Observe, Orient, Decide, Act". Here is a decent explanation: https://www.tacticalresponse.com/blogs/library/18649427-boyd-s-o-o-d-a-loop-and-how-we-use-it TT seems like a good guy. And I love the way he can drift out of the pocket, and effortlessly gain 12 yds at times. But I dont think he's a quick thinker. Thats not saying he's unintelligent, but rather not quick at processing and acting on information. According to my friend, during training, guys OODA loops coudl improve. But they all had an inherent ceiling. I think TT has hit his, so I'm looking for a change.

Ahh..., the young'uns here. This is the greatest 5 INT game ever. Bills intercept a HOF QB 5 times, including three (3) pick 6's. Jets QB threw EIGHT (8) TD passes in that game. Problem was 3 of those TDs were for the Bills. Only game the Bills won that year.... https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196809290buf.htm

BS call. If he ran across the first down marker, and the retreated, and then was tackled, no one would say he gained a first down. He voluntarily pulled the ball back, then was tackled same thing. BS call.

This is where I disagree. He's proven beyond a doubt that he uses that arm brace as a weapon. He's lost the argument that he needs the brace for protection. Its getting like pro wrestling. Are our guys permitted to carry clubs onto the field with them? How about all the Bills players come out with protective arm braces and use them to throw forearm shivers. A lot easier when you've got metal, isnt it?

Can the Bills request NFL to not allow body armor? Serious question. I understand the need for padding and player protection. But Gronkowski clearly used his forearm "protection" as a weapon against 27. And knocked him out of the game. If I'm the Bills, I tell NFL I dont want Gronkowski bringing a club onto the field to use agaisnt my guys. And I make it very public. At worst you get into his head.

He has 10 drops. Highest in the NFL. More than a couple.

I think this is a pretty silly comment. 1). I doubt McD chooses the special team hands team. That responsibility falls to the special team coach.. 2). I really doubt this is an "in game" decision by anyone. This is a professional team. They practice these plays, and they know who will be playing. I'm pretty sure McD isn't prowling the sidelines saying "you, you, and you, get out there for the onsides kick"

Aiken said he was trying to break press coverage. Watch the video. Hmmmm...like I used to say to my kids "God knows when you're lying"

Reading a bit more of this thread, I can see where it s heading. The NFL will give Bills a severe "talking to" before the Pats game. Saying that if anyone sneezes on Gronkowski, they're getting a flag and full year suspension. If I'm the Bills, I ask why this guy is allowed to carry a weapon (arm club) onto the field. It is CLEARLY used as a weapon. Bills should tell the NFL that Gronkowski has lost the privilege of wearing an arm brace. His arm CLEARLY isnt that fragile--he just showed that. I'm completely serious here. Bills should enter that request, and make it public, so NFL is forced to answer the request.

After seeing that clip, NFL should prohibit Gronkowski from wearing that arm brace. He used it as a weapon. If he breaks his arm again, thats his problem.

It was clearly intentional grounding. 1) Brady was in tackle box 2) Ball didnt go past the LOS. 3) No pat were within 10 feet of the ball. Romo said there were receivers in the area, but he was wrong.

Goodell should suspend Gronkowski for 2 games more than White misses due to concussion. Pretty straightforward. Maybe that will wake people up.

Just want to make sure I have this straight. A white guy and a black guy are celebrating a TD, and thats racist? Hmmm.....Aristotelian logic at its finest.... http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/11/rob_gronkowski_insists_impromptu_celebration_was_not_planned

After 8 pages, I'm astounded that people dont understand the concept of arm strength. Arm strength IS ball velocity. Period. I'm 60 yrs old. My name aint Rico, but I can throw a football 50 yds. Its a rainbow. A classic 50-50 ball. That ISNT arm strength. Arm strength is throwing a ball 20-25 yd on a rope. It gets there before the DB can react. Thats arm strength. Favre, Brady, Stafford have arm strength. Watch their games, watch the 20 yd outs. Next point is accuracy. Watch Drew Brees. He is the most accurate passer I've ever seen. Look at the youtube. The last issue is recognition, and knowing when to throw. An acquaintance of mine was a D1 college coach. He pointed out to me that a good QB had to have a good OODA loop. Explanation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OODA_loop Ive watched TT the last 3 years. He didnt have a quick OODA loop when he started, and it hasnt improved. Time to check the next guy.