Bob in STL

Pretty harsh stuff. I think we are better at QB, RB, LB, CB, and S than you do. Can't argue with TE, they are terrible. WR is better if Parish does something to contribute. DL could be better if Troup and Carrington develop or if Mc-Slug-go ever decides to contribute. I just hope we are a C on the OL, it could be a lot less if we have any injuries at all.

Do we really need 10 LBs and 6 safeties? ST is not the reason we kept them, we cannot possibly dress them all. In camp they had the equivilent of ~3 OLs. They decided that nearly all of the back ups were not good enough to keep. That in itself is a planning and a talent evaluation problem. I still do not buy that adding a veteran C/G is hard to do. Not saying the person has to be ready to play in one week or even in two weeks. This is a contingency move that will pay dividends as the season progresses. Recall the injuruies we had last year. We were forced to bring in several guards, Simmons and Incognito come to mind. They were thrown out there within a week of joining the team. I think we should bring in a veteran interior lineman now. This is just so basic and to hear fans justify and rationalize this roster amazes me, especially after what happend last year. How quickly we forget.

Thanks for that info. Facts are what we need here. I really hope they add some depth to OL and TE.

I know that we have lots of opinionated and excitable people here. We can all see that some stories take on a life of their own (examples: trade Lynch, Whitner's a bust; draft Lefevour; trade for Gaither, cut Kelsey, etc. ). So now you expect "accountability"? What do you want? Do you ant all the "Brohm haters" to line up and apoligize because he did in fact make the 3rd string? Actually, I find some of that stuff entertaining and I enjoy the passion of the fans. When I tire of it I stop reading it. What we need are less threads like this that dwell on the past, deal in "I told you so", and call people out. Like you, I too do not wish to be negative, just adding my opinion.

Hard to believe that. So we really go into the season with 3 back ups, two of which are rookies? Ho do you like this scenario? Hangartner gets hurt in the 1st quarter. Wood slides to center and Cordaro Howard takes over at RG. That scares me. I like the kid and he may develop inot a solid starter but I saw him play in preseason and he is not ready for prime time. What if Levitre or Wood get dinged next? Who plays left gaurd or center? You have Meredith or Wang, both of them are tackles. My lord I have to believe that there is a veteran C/G out there that can help us. Heck, even Chambers is availabe to back up G/T. No .... We really need a one veteran to backup C/G and a backup TE that can actually block somebody and help our tackles. I would settle for that. We have plenty of "QB projects" with Brohm and Levi Brown(expect Brown will make the PS).

Um. He is really good and Pro Bowl material. Now lets see him stay healthy and make the Pro Bowl. OK? Agree. If you are a college player you are probably better off being a UDFA than a 6-7 round pick. That way you can select which team you go to and you can pick the one that needs you the most. Cordaro Howard (UDFA) beat out Kyle Calloway (round 7) and it was not even close.

Finding a starter is unlikely, especially at the critical OT position. Teams do not cut staring caliber OT's. It will take weeks for the new player to learn the playbook and the system anyways. Best you can do right now is add depth.

Great stuff. Thanks!

I heard of him. Git 'er done Buddy. He will improve our ST coverage if nothing else.

Get a clue. Cordaro Howard, an undrafted rookie, is backing up both G and center ... and he never played center. We cannot go into the regular season with this situation. We need someone that can play the damm game as a backup. If Wood gets hurt we are screwed with Howard at RG and no backup center. We will pick up someone. Maybe not Jean-Gilles, but someone that can cover both positions. This has got to keep Chan up at night. Look at the depth chart.

No kudos because is really a sign of a very weak team. I try to be positve and I love the Bills. I have been following them since I can remember (1964-65). This team has no Pro Bowl players other than the punter. There is very little depth outside of the secondary and RB. Our roster has only three back up offensive lineman on it and two are rookies (a 5th rounder and an UDFA). This is really not great news unless you agree that Nix is blowing this team up and starting over.

Time for some reality. If there is inside joking going on I am not following it. Butler was a tackle in college who projected as a guard in the NFL. He was a good guard. He was an ok right tackle. That is it. Nothing special. Walker was a better RT than Butler. The only reason he even played tackle on the Bills is because our inept Front Office and coaching staff let Peters go and then cut Walker after trying to turn Walker into a LT on a no huddle offense. Geesh!!

Literally. We have no one else.

Are you serous?

Expect to see some players added to OL and TE. There will be changes.

OL= Bell - Levitre - Hangartner - Wood - Green Backups = Howard, Meredith, and Wang. Would like to see us pick up a veteran G/C. Cannot believe they will stay with only 8 on the OL and two TE's.

Ditto

This list looks more realistic.

Take a chill pill. True there is only so much you can do. I just don't think they did enough to address the OL. Not even close. Are you telling me that they could not bring in any other veteran options on the OL? Other than Wood and Levitre and maybe Hangartner are you really satisfied with the players on the OL? Satisfied with Cordaro Howard as your number one backup gaurd option? Drinking the Kool Aid can be hazzardous to you and your QB's health.

Nor surprised. Brown to the PS.

All the pundits celebrated this pick on draft day. The Wild Cat with Pat White ... ohh boy!!! That Bill Parcells! Yoo Whoo!!!

I think your point on have the done enough to improve the line is very valid. I am very concerned about the starting tackles and the depth at all OL positions. I was very pleased with the adjustment. Then I realized how basic that is. We have had bad coaching for so long.

Failed attempt at humor ... I hope.

i thought we were talking about Foschi?

Amusing? I was bored to death. Nothing about football to back up his statements about Trent Edwards. That article was lousy.