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I'm not shocked to see him get some interviews, but I would be surprised to see a team make the move this early. If he's truly that hot of a commodity right now then he might not be available to the Bills, but I still think a DC job, internship with Vermeil and inside track to being his replacement is a pretty sweet deal if he doesn't make HC.

Dick LeBeau was an "assistant HC" with us, and he saw DC as an upgrade, so who knows how Singletary feels about it. OC/DC are two major paths to HC in this league, and right now Singletary doesn't have any DC/HC experience with any NFL or college team. It's not often that we see guys without that experience propelled to the ranks of NFL head coach, so I think it would be premature to assume he wouldn't accept an offer. The reason I choose Vermeil is because he's not somebody we would expect to be around for a long time, but he is the most qualified candidate we could hire. I think he would make a great tutor for Singletary, and stands the best chance at turning this team around in a hurry.

I would have to agree with most of what you said, but I think a huge role in this outcome was motivation. If the media wasn't labeling USC the greatest team of all time, and giving Texas absolutely no chance in this game then USC wins this game more times then not. But that adage of 110% is used for a reason. USC still gave great effort but this Texas team was on a mission, and I hardly believe it was because of Mack Brown. That motivation can only be attained by the entire nation giving you no chance not only these last few weeks, but all season. Congrats to Texas for bringing that type of effort, and that type of talent, because that was the only combination that could dethrone the Trojans this year.

GM: Marv Levy- We already know Marv will fill this role, but I did want to comment on the criticism I’m seeing. Finding an experienced candidate who has had success wouldn’t exactly be easy, and still look what happened when we thought we had that with TD. This is just as much a crap shoot as finding a head coach can be and how is a person like Marv Levy not a great pick for what was available? If nothing else we all know the man is an extremely bright, tireless worker, who not only has decades of NFL experience but has had a lot of it with the Bills. I know losing has sucked but give the man a chance before we JP Losman him. HC: Dick Vermeil- This guy has had success everywhere he’s gone, and has always had great pass blocking lines. He’s is also a great motivator, with playoff experience and a Super Bowl win. For those that think it’s far fetched Vermeil still seems on the edge of wanting to come back so a strong offer might do it. I also think Vermeil, Levy, and Ralph would be able to get on the same page, and have a good working relationship. People would certainly make fun of the combined age of the three, but nobody can doubt their would be an awful lot of football knowledge in that room. Sign him to a 2-3 year deal while we groom his replacement. OC: Norv Turner- Some guys just aren’t very good head coaches, and for whatever reason Turner looks like that type of guy. The polar opposite can be said for when he serves as offensive coordinator. The guy has had great success at nearly every stop he’s made. But what I like the most is he’s shown the ability to adapt to the players he has. Sometimes it’s tough to see the great coordinator in the bad head coach, but like Gregg Williams these guys exist, and can be very valuable additions. DC: Mike Singletary- Singletary is my dark horse so to speak. He has yet to serve as DC, but has already spent time as Baltimore’s LB coach, and spent this year as an assistant head coach with the 49ers. In his day Singletary was one of the most intense football players to ever put on a uniform, and when you hear this guy now you know his coaching is no different. I think he will excel as a defensive coordinator in this league, and under Vermeil’s tutelage would make a fine long term solution at HC one day.

Looks like I spoke to soon about Browns call to kick the FG.

It's pretty obvious Bush's game is heavily affected by the speed of the defenses he faces. That doesn't mean he won't be a great pro, but he is predominantly an outside runner, and just like the NFL it's difficult to run outside against fast defenses. Put him against defenses with a little less speed and he looks like one of the best runners in NCAA History.

I would take White over Willis hands down, the guy is going to be a great NFL back. I have also bee impressed with Byrd and Huff.

Great coaching by Brown. They have a chance to score and get the two pointer to tie and they settle for the FG. Meanwhile the USC offense which had been rolling over Texas in the second half adds another 7 putting it at 2 scores with under 7 minutes. Mac Brown = John Cooper

1. Houston-----------Reggie Bush-USC 2. New Orleans------Matt Leinart-USC 3. Tennessee---------D'Brick Ferguson-Virginia 4. N.Y. Jets-----------Mario Williams- N.C. State 5. Green Bay--------DeAngelo Williams- Memphis 6. Oakland-----------AJ Hawk- Ohio State 7. San Francisco----Jimmy Williams- Virginia Tech 8. Buffalo? My Top Two Choices Mathias Kiwanuka DE- Boston College- IMO has the best chance at becoming a star of the players still on the board. He's known not only for his skill as a pass rusher, but also as a run stuffer, where he's led BC to one of the best run defenses in the nation. My main concern is he projects more as a speed rushing RE at 255, then a LE that could play opposite a small Aaron Schobel. If we get a little more size in the interior with a player like Grady Jackson, Kiwanuka would come more of a possibility, but in no way could we afford to draft him and stay undersized in the middle. Haloti Ngata DT- Oregon- We need help at DT, especially in the ground game, and that’s exactly what Ngata will bring. Many people jumped off the wagon after watching his uninspired bowl game, but he still demanded double and triple teams all night, and held his positioning in the interior. I see Ngata as an immensely talented player that could help us, but somebody who doesn't have the motivation to reach his potential. Other getting consideration Michael Huff SS-Texas- Physical ball hawking safety that is climbing up the draft boards quickly. Chad Greenway OLB-Iowa- Great size and athleticism, and equally versed at the run and pass. Would have top 5 potential in many draft classes. Vernon Davis TE- Maryland- Workout warrior, who is a freak of an athlete. He will put up numbers that exceed Ben Watson combine outputs.

That is correct Some years it would be beneficial to not be in the top 5 with the high salaries and all, but I don't see it being that type of year for us. We should still be able to land a solid player at 8, but at 3 we might have had a choice between D'Brickshaw Ferguson, or Mario Williams .

Loser, who can't figure out SOS in this day and age.

The problem is that method doesn't factor in how all the opponents of the Bills and Rams did in week 17. Not only do the Bills and Rams get the week 17 opponents record tacked on (Jets 3-13, Dallas either 9-7 or 10-6), but every other team they faced this season can either win or lose this week also. So our SOS is still being influenced by HOU, while the rest of the 5-11 teams SOS is still being influenced if team's on their schedule have yet to play week 17.

Prior to week 17 yes, but after week 17 it won't shape up like that. I have a draft prediction program that always you to enter in projected wins and losses, and it does the rest. After running just about every possible W/L scenario this week Buffalo stacked up really well against teams the 5-11 teams. The only 5-11 team that could be ahead of us is the Rams.

We will have the 8, 9, or 10th pick pending a couple games. My guess would be 9th at this point. For those that care had we lost the Bengals game it looks like we would be drafting 4th.

What Ngata will do is demand double teams in the ground game, and give you an occasional inside pass rush. The negative is he will take plays off, or give up pursuit on a play. Usually when he does this the play goes away from him, so it might not be a major issue, more him timing his rest appropriately. I know that comment might offend some but let's face it, not many people that big can fight 600 pounds of offensive lineman all game and not tire, that includes NFL players. He might not have had the flash to impress some but neither did our former DT we so desperately miss. This defense needs a Pat Williams, and if that is what Ngata can become then he would be more then worth the pick. I also feel that in this game, compared to the rest I've watched, Ngata appeared overly hesitant. He was still holding the point well, but he didn't show the burst I've seen out of him. The story of him going pro to help his family is well documented; perhaps injury was weighing on Ngata's mind his final game.

Did you see the screen recognition in the first half? He would have destroyed Peterson but the pass was low. He also showed good straight ahead speed as a lead blocker on a fake punt attempt. He successfully kicked out his man and sprung the punter for a first down.

He's doing exactly that, I mean what do people expect? I'm sure Pat Williams didn’t look super human either, but he let Sam free lance. Ngata is playing exactly like the player we need at DT right now.

Aren't we looking for a DT that can contain 2 blockers, and keep team from running up the middle? He seems to be doing a pretty decent job doing that. It's a little hard for him to show off his 5-10 yard speed against 550+ pounds of OL Oklahoma is throwing at him. He's has been one of the premier punt blockers in college football for several years so the burst is their, besides don't we already have Tim Anderson chasing guys down 5-10 yards downfield?

It's like that in every game he plays, always two guys and sometimes three. He's just so big and can still move (sub 4.9 40), plus he has strong character which is something we need to bring to this team. Any other year and he probably goes top 5, but this year he might just fall.

Reserve judgment if he's not all over the field, Oklahoma is doubling him every play so far.

I agree

Maybe he came back early to try and occupy his mind with football. I figured he wouldn't be back until the playoffs.

Seattle' opponents are a combined .436, good for the NFL's easiest schedule, and as you pointed out many of the good teams they have played have been under ideal circumstances. Of the 15 games they played so far 5 have come against teams with legit playoff aspirations as we enter the final week. Seattle ended up going 3-2 against those teams, but look how they won those three games. Dallas- Bledsoe INT at midfield with under 20 seconds in a tie game Giants- 3 missed game winning FG's Colts- First game following the death of Tony Dungy's son, and a Colts team with nothing to play for. The Bears SOS isn't much better, but that just illustrates how wide open this things is. The two teams getting the bye have played cake teams all year, and the rest of the teams in it don't appear like they can run off the three straight wins necessary to reach the SB.

I think he would be a great choice KO. Tressel's system and philosophies seem like a perfect fit for this Bills team. He might not be the best X's and O's guy, but he get's the most out of his players, and it seems like Ohio State is always winning the close games. Perhaps nothing else is a better indicator of this then the complete reversal of Ohio States fortune in the Michigan series. Cooper couldn't win, and Tressel can't lose, and for those that think it's because of talent those 90's Ohio State teams were dominant against everybody else besides Michigan. Tressel just knows how to get the most out of his players, and at the NFL level that’s usually the best quality a coach can have.

Really? Teams throw high picks with no experience in all the time over veterans. See Kitna/Palmer, Warner/Manning etc. We would see several more examples but not every team has a quality veteran to go with the 1st round QB. Again the amount of starts wouldn't be so troubling if he wasn't facing make or break status, a problem I contend MM and TD created. You can't play an injured QB, but if JP is healthy enough to play he needs to be playing. Part of the original problem with JP's implementation is what you pointed out. He was elevated to starter without the roster even being set. To even further complicate things this occurred at a time the locker room could have been divided on Drew Bledsoe’s release. The Bills probably had some veterans questioning JP Losman's credentials, and then he starts off slow. Gee a first year QB starting off slow, who would have thought that could happen? So the Bills knee jerk it and yank Losman, which is an action that would only seem to fuel the questioning of JP Losman by the players. As a young QB that support is what you need the most, and JP Losman doesn’t seem to be getting it the same way Kelly Holcomb is. All for what? So Kelly Holcomb might be able to keep the brass from losing their jobs? How does that benefit the franchise, or the Bills likelihood of finding the first QB since Kelly worth a crap? The point is Boller was under the gun entering his third year as a qb with 25 starts under his belt. Losman will enter the same situation with 8 starts under his belt. Who has a better chance at turning it around?