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Absolutely agree. I really wanted this guy to succeed. Unfortunately, it had become apparent that change was needed. Chan is a class act all the way.

You are right on with this post, except the Bills did make offers to both Whitner and Poz, and according to reports at the time, the offers were very comparable to what they eventually received. Both wanted to leave.

The Bills only have one tag. They are going to lose either Levitre or Byrd. Both would be crazy not to test the market and they will get better offers.

Please go cheer for the jags. Thank you

Exactly. Pretty hillarious actually. Even more hillarious is the thought that Washington would trade him.

Why do we have to endure yet another Tebow to Buffalo thread? The Tebow man love will just not end, no matter the evidence. Completely irrational.

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/12/11/bills-marcell-dareus-overcoming-latest-in-series-of-tragedies Have not seen this posted. Good article on the Toronto Sun today discussing the struggles Dareus has had this year and his turnaround the past few games. I think it puts a little perspective on his performance this year vs. last and why those who are calling him a "bust" may be a bit pre-mature in their judgement of this young man.

The Bills should address QB in the draft if at all prossible, but you are dreaming if you think that takes Fitz out of the equation. Barring another Luck or Griffin level talent in this draft, which there does not appear to be, I think the chance of Gailey playing a rookie over Fitz next year are about nil. Unless Fitz gets hurt, or a franchise capable QB becomes available via trade or free agency, or Gailey gets fired, Fitz will be the QB. People need to start dealing with this reality.

Agree. I am pleased to see Carrington making plays, but Dareus is the better player despite his slump this year. The player we saw last year in Dareus was not an illusion. He is talented and capable and I am betting he will rebound next year, despite the fact that many fans seem to have given up on him and want to call him a bust.

Orton has had more than one shot to be a starter, in both Chicago and Denver. Not sure why anyone believes he is an upgrade. Moore has career back up written all over him. You might say "so does Fitz" but hard to see either of these guys as a better choice.

What do you expect him to say? Cut his QB off at the knees in the middle of the season? How does that help? I doubt any of us has any idea what he really thinks. He is playing with cards he is dealt. Fitz is the best and only option on the roster for now.

Very good point.

I think it is highly unlikley that either Nix or Gailey are fired. Wilson seems very near the end. I think it is unlikley he wants to or is even capable of going through the coaching/GM circus carousel again. This team does have talent. It needs a long term upgrade at QB. It needs to address a couple of weak spots on defense. While it may also need a change at Head Coach, and I am really starting to lose faith in Gailey, I just do not see them taking that track this year, with so much of the team's future up in the air. Just the way it is I am afraid. I would not be surpised to see Nix step down for Whaley after the draft, nor would I be surprised if Nix tried to force some change in approach of the Coaching staff, but wholesale change is not coming no matter how loud the fans scream. Once the future of the team is more clear, whether in Buffalo or not, they will be open for business. Status quo until then.

Great post. Unfortunately, those who want to limit their analysis to "the Bills suck" will miss the point.

McKelvin is a free agent, as are Byrd and Levitre. I seriously doubt that Mckelvin is a high prioity for the Bills. He is only on the field at DB because of injuries. I doubt he will stay for what will likely be a fairly low offer, suitable to a return specialist and backup cornerback. He has had 5 years to prove himself at DB and has not. Williams is young, under contract, and has more potential.

And why exactly does anyone think SF would trade him? After the game, Harbaugh indicated he may start ahead of Smith next week. SF has no big committment to Smith and drafted Kaepernick 36th overall. He is not going anywhere. Also, while people are understandably down on Williams as he has had a tough second year, he looked great last year and everyone was saying what a steal he was. Way to early to give up on Williams, and yes, the Bills did need a CB. Guess what folks, they will again this year. McGee is done and McKelvin is likely gone.

Who is this Darius guy?

Urbik is on a one year tender, that doubly sucks then with Levitre possibly on the way out as well. Boy sure about Chad.

I think you reallyu mean Andy Levitre so I will assume that. I think the chances of resigning either of these players is going down exponentially week by week. This is less an issue of money available than the state of the team. Both of these players will be highly prized free agents, perhaps the best available at their positions. I just do not see them commmitting early to the Bills given the continued losing. Perhaps had the Bills done more to show significant turnaround and real competition witht the better teams in the league Nix could have made a case for both of them to stay. (still not too late for this but looking unlikley) As it is, these guys would be crazy not to shop around. They are both going to get big contracts.

The IR'd two players yesterday, a CB and a OL, and cut Potter. They only added Easley, so this fills out the 53. Not sure where you get this conclusion based on two injured palyers being sent to IR, and cutting an ineffective kick off specialist, but carry on.

Looks like McGhee is out. They would not have activated Brooks if he was not ready to play. Rhinehart is a big loss. The number 3 Guard is now Sam Young, with Urbik coming off injury. Big dropoff.

Yes, time to reflect and regenerate hope. With you there.

I hate the bye week also. Top two reasons: 1. I am not really interested other than the Bills 2. There is no actual Bills football related news so TSW is totally relegated to mindless speculation like "lets trade for Tim Tebow".

If Tebow is such a gret leader, why has one team dumped him and another thinking about it? It seems to me this is more a sign that he is a devisive influence rather than a leader.

Please, make it stop!