Heitz

Joe B just put up an interview with Fitz: http://www.wgr550.com/Fitzpatrick-says-farewell-to-Buffalo/15781381 I know many are happy to see the guy go, and it is time we move on, but you gotta like and respect the guy. Too bad he and Chan couldn't make it happen. Onward and upward I suppose...

I believe Bill Paxton summed up several TBD'ers feelings in Aliens: (NSFW, children, some farm animals and the overly sensitive) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsx2vdn7gpY

But he wasn't letting EVERYONE know, he was letting one other NFL GM know... Also, we just released Fitz - think other teams know we were having problems with him now?

Yes, now that Buddy Nix said Ryan Fitz isn't the Bills QB of the future and isn't playing well, the cats out of the bag - other GMs (and fans even) are going to know that Fitz isn't that great!

OMG - it's 4:00, did we lose the Super Bowl yet!?! Also, I read on the Twitter that the Raiders are interested in Flynn. Lets hope!

lol - if Nix has to remember a new password everyday, I agree, we're in trouble!

Maybe there was nothing to be gained, but its two business guys having a private converstation and shooting the **** about the state of where they are at this point in time. As has been stated, happens all the time in business... I'm not sure what is issue is. Makes me damn happy some of my biz calls are taped an put on the Internet And how did it "backfire" on him?

So what should he have done? Said "Fitz is our unquestioned starter, he's the best QB in the league!" Talk about looking crazy... And if I'm a FA (especially and Offensive player), I feel good knowing that Nix isn't satisfied with Fitz's play. And of course he doesn't know *exaclty* what we're going to do yet - do we get a QB in FA? Does Geno fall to us at 8? Do we take Nassib in the second round? He wasn't saying we're not going to have a QB next year, just thy we're really sure who it is yet...

I'm not sure I would take his quote verbatim - I'm sure he has SOME plan and to your point probably a few: - Get Fitz to restructure - Cut him - Keep him at the current rate - And of course draft a QB Seattle knew what they wanted - they traded for Flynn then found that they bottled lightning w Wilson and benched Flynn! Soooooo, really it's the same kinda thing except for the next guy they chose actually worked out (unlike Fitz).

Agree - obviously GMs call one another and talk pretty frankly about their situations. How do people think deals get done - osmosis? Also, not sure how this is "embarrassing" to Nix, he thought he was calling the Bucs GM direct. Yeah it's probably bad it leaked, but it did and now we know Fitz is overpaid and not playing well

Nightmares only.

Did FA already happen where you live? If so you really DO live in a different reality... All I'm saying is rather than start another "Woe is us, Nix isn't going to sign anyone!" thread, you could just actually wait for FA to start, then make your whiny statements based on what actually happened.

Just trying to convince everyone that this year is ALREADY a failure. It never stops with some of you guys...

Interesting that we're hearing all these rumors and stories of contact with agents but today Ross Tucker tweeted "Tampering period is just weird. FA player told me his agent heard more at combine. Teams calling asking how other teams acting." Which one is it?

Buck up little camper, all is not lost (yet): http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2013/3/9/4084330/bills-free-agent-rumors-andy-levitre-louis-vasquez Maybe we have a back-up plan? Maybe we still sign Andy?

Levitre "news": http://blogs.tenness...3/03/09/titasn/ Titans interested, Bills a "concern" (?!). ^ lol - timing

Also, it has three exclamation points - it HAS to be true!!! Good thing we have Leodis to (potentially) match up with Wallace twice a year...

Interesting note from Joe B: @JoeBuscaglia - "For what it's worth, Leodis McKelvin has the same agent as Dannell Ellerbe. Talk amongst yourselves."

Not much in the grand scheme of CBs: http://www.overthecap.com/top-player-salaries.php?Position=CB Obviously he's had ups and downs, but I suspect he'll see the field more in Pettine's D - let's hope they can coach him up!

Twitter is saying 7.5MM guaranteed. Also, Graham says we'll need more coverage guys for Pettine's D. Still reserving judgement until we see the breakdown, though I'm glad he's is back.....

Funny - Tim Graham just posted an article on the "negotiation window": http://blogs.buffalonews.com/press-coverage/2013/03/what-happens-at-midnight-ufa-negotiation-window-primer.html Perfect timing

This should be fun - the rumors are going to be flying on Twitter! I also like that guys can test the market, but teams will have a chance to match... New FA rules (for those that are interested): http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/3/8/4080716/nfl-free-agency-2013-frequently-asked-questions

This new early negotiating window should be interesting, at least guys can go out, test the market and still get a chance to resign with their original team (knowing their free marketing value). If we're going to resign Levitre, it'll be in the next couple days... Here's a great FA overview (even if it IS from a Dolphin site): http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/3/8/4080716/nfl-free-agency-2013-frequently-asked-questions

NFLN just showed his Pro Day - everyone seemed relatively impressed. Live arm. Needs to work on the long ball. Buddy was there. Not much new... Mike Tannenbaum, mentioned that teams that are targeting him early in the second, might want to trade up into the first so they can lock him in to a 5yr contract (new CBA thing, I guess) and let him develop. Interesting thought / point.

Hey dudes, I hear Incarcerated Bob to announce bills info(!) Seriously though, the guy does often have some good scoops...