ChasBB

I agree to a point. The local Buffalo media probably does not have a budget for something like this. However, you'd think an organization like ESPN -- which appears to have a virtually unlimited budget -- might be able to track him down. Maybe it's just not as big of a story to warrant it.

Good point! This has occurred to me, as well. You'd think someone, somehow, could track him down to get a quote from him -- even if it is only "No comment". Forgetting sports for a moment, investigative journalism is a lost art, in general. All of the major networks just spew out press releases from governmental resources in Washington and don't bother actually finding and reporting real news. Just plain lazy journalism.

Well, at least he made practice squad anyhow.

Yes, in addition to referees having to remember two sets of rule books for on-the-field -- one for the Pats and one for the 31 other teams, now league officials must remember two set of league policies for off-the-field issues. Must be a lot of work for them to remember all these rules. It sure would be easier for them if they just applied all rules and policies equally to all 32 teams.

Exactly! It's irrelevant. Of course a guy like him is not going to trash anyone. He probably said something nice about the '07 Dolphins, too.

Be nice if the Bills could get the Evans deal done. Would send a message that they will deal with players who are here. But seems to be taking a long time to get that done. Anyone know what's taking that deal so long? Evans risks injury every time he steps on the field, so would just be a great gesture for Bills to get this thing done.

Ummm, I've seen a LOT worse on this board for dumbed-down comments. Anyhow, I get your point that a good player is a good player and not easily replaced. However, as good as Lee Evans is, he's not Randy Moss. Jason Peters is tops at his position just like Randy Moss is tops at his and to replace him without skipping a beat is not realistic and I think that's what Parcells was saying about Jumbo Elliott and is more applicable to Peters than it would be to Evans. Don't get me wrong, Evans is very, very good, but Peters could become a perennial All-Pro for many years and is not easily replaceable.

Many of you are forgetting that you don't just go out and replace a left tackle like he was a water boy. Just as a reminder, I'll copy a quote that Bill from NYC made in a previous post: " Jumbo Elliot, a great LT, suffered a long term injury during a game. At the post game press conference, a reported asked Parcells "if he plans to get a LT to replace Jumbo Elliot." Parcells immediately lost his temper. He asked the reporter to tell him exactly how he shoud do so, and said, "Should I go to the Left Tackle Store and pick one up?" " I think that sums it up. A guy like Jason Peters doesn't come along every year. He is a special talent. He needs to get himself into Orchard Park and start working with the team and eventually the team will reward him.

I still like this quote from Jason Taylor in 2007: "He’s probably the best left tackle I face this year ... He’s a big, athletic guy who is strong and moves very well. He’s got the size. He does a lot of things well. You don’t see him get beat a whole lot. He’s equally as strong in the run game as he is in the pass game. I think he’s a helluva player.” I really hope the two sides can come together to figure this thing out.

Peters' refusal to talk just shows his immaturity. Maybe he does deserve to be the highest paid lineman on the Buffalo Bills or perhaps even the league, but he's forgetting one thing -- Dockery & Walker were free agents and he's not! They earned their right to shop the open market and pull in the big offers by HONORING their old contracts until they were free and clear. Brandon has offered to discuss a new contract. What else does Peters want? Does he want Brandon to knock on his front door bearing gifts and beg him to return?! He's got to come into camp. I think Brandon will make good on his stated willingness to discuss a new contract, but this silent treatment is not going to work out well for him if he continues with it.

Well, there's a silver lining -- depth on the o-line will improve as his backup gets more reps. Peters will likely return at some point during the first 4 games and resume his dominance at the position and his backup will also be better prepared to help the team going forward. Always good to develop depth on o-line.

That's the way to think. That's the only way to go into any season -- with the Super Bowl in mind. Remember how Thurman Thomas inspired his teammates before their first Super Bowl appearance by writing Super Bowl XXV on his shoes I think it was. This is a very talented team. There will be those who say "one more year", but why not THIS year?! Remember how Buffalo almost made it past Cleveland in '89 were it not for a dropped pass in the endzone?! This could be the year for sure.

Perhaps you are correct, but it seems like the physical evidence alone would be enough to question him.

Why does anyone care what someone like Madden thinks about Edwards or the Bills? I don't.

Why hasn't he been arrested yet? The physical evidence is present (damaged vehicle, damaged human being). There are eyewitnesses. What's the hang up here? I don't care who he is -- he needs to be brought into custody and questioned -- no more of this BS of waiting for him to step forward.

Obviously, talent at tight end is important and I won't argue against that. However, equally important, I think, is the ability of the coaching staff to be creative and utilize the tight end to a better degree. When you consider Keith McKeller, you must also consider that the mind of Ted Marchibroda was also in command of the offense. I think Buffalo HAS had talent at the TE position (maybe not Kellen Winslow level talent, but nevertheless talented players) in past years, but that the coaching staff has not utilized the position well. Maybe things will improve now with a change in OC.

The big plus is at O-line and that's the biggest plus that matters. For that alone, I say we are better off this year than last -- it all starts with the O-line -- that's where you start to build your team and Marv took a giant step with that. The other pieces will come together in time -- hopefully sooner rather than later.

You are probably correct, but I still wouldn't mind seeing Buffalo's defenders give Willis a game he'll never forget this year at the Ralph.

I was a supporter -- not so much that he did that much, but mainly because I wanted to at least give the guy a chance. There were lots of people who wanted to trade the guy as soon as his knee healed and before he ran a single down and I didn't understand this -- I wanted to at least see what he could do before shipping him off -- who really could have known it would all happen like this? In any event, I'm glad to see him go now.

\ I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, but do you really think only one team was partying in those 4 SB years? I agree, though, that it is sad that 53 guys cannot stay focused for 2 stinking weeks (1 week in case of SB XXV).

Correct. Bills would have made the playoffs as the 6th seed had they won last 2 games. Buffalo would have won conference tie-breaker with KC. While it was one of the less likely scenarios (most of the best scenarios had Jets losing to Miami), the less likely scenario actaully did play out for Buffalo, but unfortunatley Buffalo couldn't take care of their own business. Maybe next year -- SIGH

Buf defeats Pit in tie-breaker -- conf win percentage

Wow -- this will need some clarification from the NFL!

Great work Ozy -- I like it!

Yes, just caught that one. thx.