The Senator

That's because the stuff they're smokin' isn't nearly as good.

We've been led down the aisle, then left at the altar, by bigger names than Wanny - so your skepticism is certainly understandable. I just think that he'll come here because 1) Cleveland HC Pat Shurmur is a rookie HC and probably in over his head - a disastrous tenure in Cleveland won't help Wanny's résumé 2) Shurmur's interviewing anyone who'll fly to Cleveland to be pitched (Jauron's also interviewing for the spot) 3) Gailey and Wannstadt already have a good relationship from their time together in Miami 4) The prospects for an amazing turn-around are far better with the Bills - what other team has so much room for improvement???

I couldn't disagree more - if they Bills (i.e., Ralph) didn't want Wannstadt, or were not willing to pay him, they would never have brought him here last week to interview and meet with the entire defensive coaching staff. The only one holding this up is Wannstache, and I believe he'll he on board very soon. He's just looking at all available opportunities, and maybe even getting a read on other teams coaching staffs. JMO, of course. Fear the 'stache.

That's just 'cause you're all totally baked on Northern California sensimilla

Can't say I blame Wanny for taking his time and exploring all his options - though my money would still be on him joining the Bills, based on his relationship with Chan Gailey, the loftier title of Ass't HC in Buffalo, the Browns' HC Pat Shurmur's complete lack of experience as a head coach, and the golden opportunity to be part of a stellar turnaround about to occur here in The BuffTown... 19 and 0 baby!!! GO BILLSSS!!!! FEAR THE 'STACHE!!!!!

That's what Belicheat* gets for being a classless a-hole and running up the score last time they played each other - BB* himself unwittingly fired up the Jets for this one!

OMFG that is so freaking funny! I can't stand the Jets, but I was wrong to want the Cheatriettes* to win yesterday - the look on *Brady's face when Shonn Greene feigned a nap in the end zone after that final TD was priceless. Now... GO STEELERS!!!!

Question: Does he have to be a native Samoan? (I mean, like right off the boat?) 'Cause I really like this guy with one of our two 4th round picks... Sione Fua, DT, Stanford Pronunciation: see-OWN-ay foo-AH

Romeus is not so much a ' late round sleeper ' as he is a former 1st round DE prospect with a bad back and a shredded ACL. He probably won't be able to do anything in the combine (other than the Wonderlic). Depending on what the doctors say, I'd probably burn a late-round pick on him - he could turn out to be the 'steal of the draft ' if he recovers fully, and certainly can't turn out any worse for us than Kyle Calloway did! (If Wannstedt joins our coaching staff, we could probably sign Romeus as an undrafted FA if no one takes a chance drafting him.)

Fairley already taking and acting like an a-hole, months before he's even selected by an NFL team? Who'da thunk it?

On their* way back to being NY Giants fans, like they* always used to be before cheating the Patriots* cheated their* way to the Superbowl. Ersatz champions*, ersatz fans* - that's what NE* is all about.

It'll be nice to see a kid from The Falls wearing a Superbowl ring, and see a ' Mike Leach-bred ' QB wearing one too! GO PACK!!! .

Gotta root for the Pack - it'll be nice to see Graham Harrell get a Superbowl ring.

Fear the 'stache...

I think a poll of TSW regulars might reveal a stronger hatred for the NJ Jets than the Cheatriettes*. The Patriots have really only been despised during the Brady*/Belicheat* era - they've kind of replaced the Dolphins as our team to hate, since we haven't beaten NE* in the last 15 tries over 8 seasons. Personally, I despise Rex Ryan and and the Jets much more than I do NE*. JMO.

No Fig Newton - one-year wonder with huge character issues. No Blaine Gabbert - one year wonder with a funny name. No cornerbacks, and certainly no one named ' Prince '.

Fear the 'stache...

Fear the 'stache

Well, first, Nix has stated his preference for guys that are not 'one-year wonders' but rather for older, more mature guys that have played at least 30 games and have " lots of 'big-game' experience " - that decription would fit Mallett perfectly, having started 11 games for Michigan in 2007 and 26 for Arkansas, set 16 school records in 2009 on the way to being named Liberty Bowl MVP that year, then stayed in school another season when he was touted by some as a top 5 draft prospect last season. Second, Mallett's more of a drop-back, pocket passer who eschewed playing in RichRod's spread offense at Michigan to come home to Arkansas and play in Petrino's pro-style offense, with a more balanced running/passing attack - which should serve Mallett well as the Bills develop him behind Fitzpatrick for a couple of years. Third, and it's just a ' gut-feel ' of mine, but Buddy's a gool ol' boy from Alabama who's always scouted the South and loves the SEC - probably the NCAA's toughest conference. Mallett's a good ol' boy from Arkansas that fits just about every aspect of Nix's ' ideal prospect ' - I just think Buddy's real high on Mallett and is keeping that opinion ' close to the vest '. JMO - we'll see on draft day.

That's kind of like asking someone, "Would you rather drink piss, or eat ???" (The NJ Jets and Rex Ryan being the in this dilemma, I have heard of people staving of certain dehydration and death by consuming their own urine - so guess I'll cheer for the Patriots*)

I haven't seen enough of him to Ponder the question of him as Bills QB - but, interestingly, Chan Gailey and staff will get a great chance to work with him and evaluate him (and other key prospects) in a real live game situation when they coach him in the January 29th Senior Bowl... Chan Gailey coaching at Senior Bowl could pay off for Buffalo Bills

It's an interesting idea, conceptually - but I can somehow see *Belicheat, in yet another underhanded attempt to gain competitive advantage, sneaking into to the supermarket the night before the draft, sabotaging the wheels of opposing GMs' shopping carts, and super-gluing key players to the shelves to slow the pace of his rivals - all the while laughing to himself as he takes his time, leisurely filling his own cart with plum picks. And - after the inevitable discovery, outcry of foul play, and subsequent investigation - BB* will smugly state that he's unaware of any rule prohibiting souped-up shopping carts, or secretly changing UPC bar codes on key prospects. Roger Goodell will claim the the league investigated thoroughly and, having found no evidence of wrongdoing, destroyed the all defective carts. The thought of Buddy lacing-up his Nikes and sharpening-up his elbows is intriguing - he could probably take out Polian - but no doubt our inept, meddling, and increasingly non-ambulatory old owner would still insist on hopping in his Taurus, driving himself to the market, and doing his own shopping! .

Gotta admit, he'd look great slamming Brady's head into the turf after the whistle...or lowering his helmet and deliberately spearing Brady in the back - right before Goodell hands him a one-year suspension for being a dirty thug.

Let the speculation begin??? (You mean, it hasn't already been going on for months? ) Buddy Nix pines for Ryan Mallett. If we take a QB in round one, it'll be Mallett - or no one.

Get it right, man...it's ' Wannstache ' ... " Dave Wannstedt, best known as a former head coach of the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins and the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the owner of the NFL's seventh greatest mustache ever, is in high demand for a number of coaching positions... Why is everyone jonesing for the Wannstache? Let's take a look back at his NFL body of work. In his four years as defensive coordinator for the Cowboys, Wannstedt's defenses went from 20th to 10th to 17th to 1st in the league in yards allowed. Maybe his name isn't the first you think of when those Super Bowl-winning Cowboys teams are mentioned, but Wannstedt does have a ring. When he got to Miami, the defense became as formidable as his mouth brow. In all five of his years as head coach, his defense was ranked in the top ten in the league in yardage allowed, even in 2004, where he opened the season 1-8 and lost his job. " (Link - Dave Wannstedt has suddenly become a hot coaching commodity) Let's get that Soup Strainer signed and on the sidelines this season! GO BILLSSS!!!! 19 and 0 baby!!!!!