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Sure it doesn't get us in contention this year but allowing a mid round prospect to develop is good insurance for the future. Can't go wrong, IMHO.

And I recall in true beaten wife syndrome, me trying to justify that call. Kinda pathetic on my part but indicative of how low our standards and expectations had gotten

We tried that last year and results so far aren't very encouraging. Whaley hasn't proven himself to be the best talent evaluator when it comes to OL. If we get Evans for a reasonable price (5-6th rounder) and $5-6 MM/yr, then we can truly go BPA at #50. And then I am okay if Whaley thinks that is an Olineman as the risk will be fairly low

The Chicago Blackhawks have 'One Goal' and it makes much more sense there than for an (American) football team. Imo

Several have stated these options but reading about your situation, looks like there are a few things we have to assume: - You are working as much as you can and no possibility of new income - Your job is secure and you are in no risk of losing it - Your payments to the ex are fixed and while there may be a possibility of another look, assume nothing can change The revenue and expenditure side is almost fixed. Which means you have three choices with your debt: - Talk to the credit card companies and re-negotiate to a lower rate/payment arrangement. I think they should be willing to do this especially if you can convince them that your only alternative is bankruptcy - Can you not talk to your credit union for a personal loan at a low interest rate to pay off alll your debt ? I used to be on the board of a (civilian) credit union and used to run specials on rates to help members pay off their high interest loans - Bankruptcy . IMHO, this should be the last resort if above options dont work Two final thoughts. First, thank you for your service. Secondly, please don't get married again

Cant they have Brazilian cheerleaders for this game ? See above suggestion re: cheerleaders

This available talent in FA almost never materializes for a QB. And let us say EJ tanks. Then what ? Reach next year for a QB ? Trade a boat load of picks to move up ? Again try to make-do with some second tier or has-been QB ? The time to get a QB is before you need one.

So, theoretically you are not opposed to taking a QB with our first pick. Is that right ? Rarely is a QB drafted out of the top of the 1st round expected to start in his first season. He is going to be a project of some order even if picked in the 2nd round. If there is a high prospect, might as well pick him now. I keep thinking about the hypothetical of EJ flaming out and we sitting next year forced to do extreme measures to grab a QB who will undoubtedly come with huge expectations. A 2nd or 3rd rounder this year will have less of such pressure and have a bit more time to develop. ANd I am specifically not talking about any QB, just the concept of drafting one even with out first pick.

Actually I think exactly the opposite. I think now is a great time to take a QB in rounds 2 or 3 if they like one. Year in and year out, good QBs just don't become available in FA or trades. So, if EJ does not pan out, at least we will have this dude in the NFL for a year or two as opposed to us scrambling next year or the year after to draft one out of need and again be on the bubble.

And the price tag for Clay just went up

Thanx for stopping by. I want to see Buffalo meet Gb in the Superbowl. BTW, I haven't heard of any moves that the Pack has made this offseason. End of last season, it appears that you guys need help in several places. Whats the status of that ? With Rodgers, I am sure the odds of Buffalo winning would go from 33-1 to 1.00001-1

Hey Country, What are you doing in Warren,PA ??

I fully agree. As I had written several times over the past couple of years, the problem began a long time back and Nix continued it by not recognizing the value of getting a QB first and foremost. To date, we are struggling to get that ethereal 'franchise' QB. I am willing to settle for an above-average one as well but signs appear weak so far. Short of that, the FO is doing the second best thing possible - building the remaining team as strong as they can. Can't fault them for that but also I agree with you that results may still be underwhelming without a significant jump in competence by EJ.

There are spots of the idiot poster on this board but by and large have been put in place by the mods and more informed posters. I don't think the percent of such posts have gone up over the years and I am close to being a founding member, As for the off-season, I am surprised that you dont see the team as being better than last season. McCoy, RI certainly improve the corps we had. While it is fair to question the personalities hired (RI, Harvin), in my mind there is a clear upgrade at several positions already. My main worry is if we are stocking up one too many a headcase on the team. I am in favor of team chemistry and not sure if Ryan has enough control to not let the inmates run the asylum, so to speak. Time will tell ofcourse, but the talent upgrade is quite undeniable. Perhaps you are placing too much stock on the inability to get that one great QB ?

I suppose then he should be smart enough to know the economics of limited resources. Bet he won't be thinking about those millions when he is getting chased around while trying to find a target and gets pummeled on a regular basis.

I hated Spikes as a Patriot* but so far he has played clean with the Bills. I would want him back knowing his limitations in coverage. He has experience, tough against the run and can mentor the young ones. Wouldn't mind him back on a 1-2 year contract.

And I have been hoping against hope that you are wrong. But my odds not looking too good

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A negative opinion regarding his performance to date does not imply hating. I do agree he is a good team mate, but an under-whelming player with a narrow range of skills that do not include pass blocking. If he is a hot commodity, his hottness should not depend upon the contract of another RB.

Hey, leave DC Tom out of this

Its a Question of Balance

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000477659/article/bilal-powell-to-stay-with-the-new-york-jets

Really ? I don't see it on KFFL or anywhere

Not just that. He has the ability to make that one game changing play which wakes up the team on a Sunday with lackluster performances. There are just so many reasons to value his presence on the team UNLESS: - We are signing some quality FA and are scraping for cap space - The 54th player adds something more than Fred does to the team - His performance drops precipitiously - He is injured I think as it stands right now, none of the above is true. And Pegula has much to gain from the PR aspect that he won't mind spending on him. IMHO, Fred plays one last season and retires.

If the Bills sign Cutler, Belichick will smile for the first time in his life and may not be able to stop.