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How did the "veteran free agents" the Pats picked up last year work out? They did not. Not sure why you think this year will be different. They have been trying topatch holes to make up for bad drafting over the past few years. This year's draft appears tp be better but we will see. In the meantime, at this point tehre is no need for the Bills to bring in additional free agents veterans. They have a nice mix of veterans and yourth on the roster and the best depth they have had in years. In case you did not notice, the Bills have slectively brought in some veretans to both start and build depth. Your post inidcates to me you simply are not paying attention.

It would surprise me if Ruvel Martin failed to make the team. He is an absolute demon on special teams. It would take an outstanding special teams showing for someone to unseat him. Most likely casualty from your list would be Hagen or Clowney, although it would not surprise me if either of them beat out Jones. Choice makes the team. Carrington and Troup need to have very good camps, but they will get the benefit of the doubt.

This is a great move. Thigpen as the primary backup is scary. No reason not to bring VY in and compete the #2 job. They just made the team better, no matter who wins.

Exactly. Particularly true last year, with the shortened preseason.. The situation with Smith last year was also exacerbated by the lack of receiving options late in the year which forced Smith into a WR role full time. This is not his strength. I am excited to see how Chan integrates him this year.

I am not sure I understand your "small upperbody type" comment. He is 6'2" and 250. Bigger than Keuchly who many here seemed to want. How big do you want him to be at MLB? That is plenty of size. I thought he looked decent when he finally saw the field last year. This will be a much better defensive scheme and better personnel. The Bills obvioulsy think pretty highly of him. Depth could be a concern if he goes down, but it is unclear to me how all these guys will fit in yet. Give it some time.

No, its not just him.

I seriously doubt that the Bills had any intention of drafting a LB at 10. CB was a much bigger need IMO.

Wow - a voice of reason.

Washington does not have a second round pick.

Absolutely. Very likely one of these three will still be there. If not, a pretty good WR will be there. I love the Bills first pick - definite need and this kid is a player. No comparison at all to McKelvin. They are still in great position to get a very good LT or WR prospect.

Good job. I like your mock, but I would not be surprised at a DE prospect instead of one of your LBs, and perhaps a TE instead of one of the OTs. On the roster, I think at WR Easley, Roosevelt, and Jones are all on the bubble with Easley most likely to stick, and Roosevelt least likely. Final outcome will depend on training camp of course, but I think Clowney and Hagen have strong shots to unseat Roosevelt and Jones who did nothing much to justify their roster spots last year. Letting Ruvel Martin go would be a big surprise as he is an absoloute demon on special teams. I think Troup stays as does Heard - they like them both. It depends on what kind of shape he is in, but the Bills want him to succeed and he would get the benefit of the doubt here. I do not think Dwan Edwards sticks as a DT. If anything, Spencer Johnson makes it as that is his natural position and he can also play outside in a pinch. Kelsay and Merriman get great shots to stay. Carrington needs to step it up to stick, but like Troup, he will get every opportunity. LB and DB are really up in the air, depending on who they draft. I do agree that McGee will have a tough time making the team. OL is the returning group plus at least on OT they draft. (we better hope so anyway)

I don't think this means anything. The Bills attended the Notre Dame Pro day in force. No need to bring him in seperately.

The sigings and loss of free agents gets netted out by the league. With the Williams and Anderson signings, the Bills will get no compensation.

I have no doubt at all that Nix will present an offer. Whether Fred is happy with it is another question. I think the Bills will try to be fair, but if he is expecting CJ type money he will be disappointed. I love him as a player but he is 31 and coming off a broken leg, and the Bills have a starting caliber back in the wings who will need to be resigned in a year or so.

I did read what you wrote. You said you thought Elway tanked he season and was trying get rid of Tebow. That is the point I was responding to as being ridiculous. Perhaps you should read my post.

Ah, yes of course - an anti-Tebow conspiracy where the team tries to lose to get the number 1 by playing Tebow to make him look bad! I don't know why people just cannot admit that Tebow is just not a good NFL QB. In this case you have John Elway, one of the greatest NFL QBs of all time, making a judgement that Tebow is not a long term solution at QB. He went out and signed Manning instead to compliment an already dominant defense with a great QB in an attempt to win now. He sent tebow packing because apparently he is smart enough to realize, unlike the Tebow fanboys, that having this guy on the bench and in the locker room, with all the hysteria his presence creates, would be devise and counterproductive. Since he will likley never be a full time NFL QB, it is not worth the risk. Good luck to the Jets with that. I hope he starts. I think I would trust Elway's judgement here a great deal more than that of Tebow's many fans.

Post of the day

This is, and always has been rediculous.

Great article and makes solid points as to how Williams will impact this D. No question about that. Clearly calling the Bills pash rush in 2011 "solid" is somewhat questionable from a results perspective. However, to his point, their issue was not really on the inside, where Dareus and the rotational tackles did provide some push and prevented QB's from stepping up. This only gets better with Williams back. Kelsay did provide pressure on the other side, but lacks the pure speed and atheleticism to seal the deal. No one they tried was effective on the other side. Williams plugs this massive hole, and could make this a truely great line.

What confirmation that he is leaving without signing? If you are referring to the PFT report, that is not confirmation.

if he is leaving without a contract: "Am I mistaken, or didn't we arrive in a limo?"

Exactly right. No claim made as to results in this report. Desperate desire to report something.

you are the man.

I heard on WGR that the plan was for a dinner with players and wives/girlfriends tonight. Do not know how reliable that is. Every hour he is still in town is better and better news. I have a feeling this spills into tomorrow. Another night to sleep on it, discuss it with the fiance, maybe sleep on her too. Decision in the AM is my guess.

I had meetings today and did not arrive home until 3:00, otherwise today would have been a wash. It has been since then anyway. Deep into my first martini now.