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I would be shocked if Bradford could be had without a first involved. It would probably take this year's second and next year's first. Would St. Louis take EJ plus this year's second? Even if this were the case, it would be a huge risk for the Bills. No question that Bradford has the ability, but I would be very uncomfortable with betting so much on a guy who is one hit away from a wheelchair. He has had three season ending injuries in the last 5 years. If I were a betting man, I would not bet on him ending that propensity, especially since he was never that mobile to begin with. EDIT - Based on the latest news - never mind.

I would not mind seeing the Bills take Petty in the draft. I would prefer they get someone who could make a more immediate impact in Round 2, but I found Whaley's comments at the combine interesting. He said (paraphrasing) that he would prefer to fill their holes in free agency so they are in position to take BPA in the draft. We will see what happens in FA, but if that logic holds, I would not be surprised to see them take Petty in Round 2, assuming he is still there. They need a QB to develop, while they need the best FA they can find to compete with EJ/back him up. Tuel ain't it in either case.

Yes the Patriots won the Super Bowl because of Alan Branch. Please. Did you watch him play last preseason? He was flat out awful. If he has turned his attitude around good for him. The Bills did not miss him at all, and he was a very minor contributor to the pats at best.

PFF is always good for a few laughs.

Urbik and Chris Williams are both likely candidates. They may want to take a look at Williams in camp given he was injured last year, but I think Urbik is done.

I want the Jets to have Foles as well.

A battle of wits between Blount and Lynch would be a short contest indeed, ending in a scoreless tie.

If this were actually true, he is even a bigger idiot than I thought. Does he actually expect anyon to believe that crap?

I tend to think you are right about Brees, but just speculating that given NO's cap issues, Drew's huge contract, and their terrible performance last year NO may be thinking of retooling. It would assume they had a plan on a draftable QB of course. They need lots of help. That team was awful last year.

Some on this board have maintained the Bills will look to make a big splash with a QB. I do not think they have the ammunition to trade up without a 1 this year. Trading for a quality veteran whose team is looking to move on would be logical. The is likely to be someone in that category and perhaps even someone not currently thought of. Kap or Rivers, possibly Manning make he most sense. What's about Brese?

It is laughable.

Revis would cost far more than 12 - 14 mil. More like 17-20.

Agree with this. Hughes leaves a much bigger hole than people are assuming. The smart move is to resign him and devote other FA money to OL, RB, and TE. Also consider Searcy is a free agent and they are going to have to deal with Dareus soon.

I guess we will see, but my bet is PR. Perhaps I am too cynical but I just do not like this guy and this smacks of the kind of shallow, self promoting thing he would do. Happy to ultimately be proved wrong.

Cousins lack of ability made it hard for him to succeed. You would think after the Rob Johnson fiasco Bills fans would be more critical of one or two game wonders like Cousins. He came in when RGIII was hurt two years ago and had two good games. He has been awful since, despite extended opportunities to start. He is every bit the 4th round draft choice he was. Maybe a competent back up someday, but not a starter and not a better option than EJ. Major pass on this guy.

I could not agree more. This is not a pressing need and there are numerous others. I would rather see available cap space spent resigning Hughes and Searcy, and bringing in some real talent on the OL. Thankfully, this is just speculation on Schefter's part, no doubt fueled by "inside info" from Revis' agent trying to pump up his value.

Great analysis of the situation. Thanks.

Exactly. The Pats will set up some low level employee to take the fall, take a slap on the wrist from the NFL, and move on. Then Belichick will continue to find creative ways to gain an advantage, sometimes barely within, and sometimes outside of the rules. Neither Billy or the Golden Boy will get any on them.

Certainly a possibility. YPC down each year is a bit of concern, but I cant say I have paid that much attention.

The Bills don't need a cheap fix at Guard. They need the best Guard they can possibly find. That would be a start. Richie's career is over.

I have some sympathy for him for sure. He got screwed by Marrone like everyone else he walked out on and probably did not get the type of influence he wanted in game planning or calls. Still, it is the business he has chosen and he is young and will rebound. I think some of his play designs were actually quite creative and with a better QB may well have worked more consistently. He was undone by poor QB play and horrendous OL play as much as anything. Still, the inability to adjust game plans when it was not working was a weakness, and he was routinely out coached by accomplished defensive coaches on the opposition. I think this is what you get with a young inexperienced coach in the NFL. Have to learn somehow.

Exactly. The article title is very misleading and intended to be sensational but the is no meat behind it. Click bate. I heard the interview and she said they had no favorite going in at all. She did say they were surprised at how impressed they were with Ryan and he then became their favorite as evidenced that he was the first and only second interview. Nothing to see here.

At least two number ones if not three would be my guess.

I don't hate Doug Marrone or anyone else really. I was even of the mind he should get another year, and on balance doing a good job with the Bills. Once he quit on the team with his misguided power play, I am simply happy to see him dumpster diving to salvage what may be left of his career. F him. He no doubt by now is regretting his idiotic manuver. Hope it hurts and good riddance to a guy with apparently very low character, if you value loyalty as a charceter trait, which I do.

Throwing more money into Orchard Park is just good money after bad at this point. Not a realistic option. Agreed. As great an environment for the fans that The Ralph has proved to be, locating the stadium there ranks as one of the two worst development decision of all time in Buffalo. The other being the Amherst location of the new ÜB campus. The same mistake can simply not be made again. That money needs to be invested in Buffalo, for the long term economic health of the region as a whole.