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"Wilson said his only message to fans was “patience” because he projects it’s going to take several more years to build a contender after the team essentially started from scratch two years ago under new general manager Buddy Nix and new coach Chan Gailey." I agree with you, OP. Several more years ? With no reference to his age, really which generation is he living in ? Which owner in todays age of free agency asks for another few years on top of the two that have already been spent ? The last thing he should be asking for is patience. Yes, I am willing to give the new regime another year but the Bills have sucked for the better part of this millennium.

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Will there be scantily clad girls ?

And as I see his performance with the Jets, McShay was not too far off from the truth was he? I mean, Maybin is no Peppers but given some time and coaching he has at least started showing good results. And that is the definition of 'upside'

Allow me to add to what you said. They not only had the talent but KEPT IT. They did not get rid of their #1s cos they did not perform like #1s are supposed to. Contrast that with the Bills approach of looking for reasons to create holes without having proven, better replacements. Lynch, Evans, Poz, Whitner all were let go without knowing a proven replacement. The 49ers on the other had, ADDED a few first rounder cast offs in Braylon Edwards, Carlos Rogers, Whitner and Ted Ginn Jr. They have a heck of a list of first rounders on their roster. While individually they may not be performing as top picks, together they have gelled under Harbaugh and now are serious contenders.

Here is why i believe that the DC is the problem. - He is nearing the end of his second season with little improvement to show for it save for improvement on the run D compared to last year - Players out of position: (1) Fiddling around with Moats at ILB when he was clearly more suited to be an OLB.(2) Johnson at LB (3) Keeping Andra Davis on the bench when we still give up huge runs up the middle. (4) Inability to use Maybin who, even if situational, has been productive for the Jets ...... - Two drafts almost all on D and still not showing improvement overall. Individually, several of these players (AWilliams, Searcy, Shep) have shown talent but they have not been able to work cohesively to improve the overall D performance I am aware that we changed scheme but in today's NFL, a turnaround should be possible in less than 2 seasons. Look at what (primarily) a coaching chanege did in San Francisco. Calling for his head is not scapegoating. He needs to go because he has proven himself to be incompetent and in over his head for this job.

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Agree and makes me wonder what took so long in putting him in as return man. I think Rodgers is perfectly happy being the main man in Green Bay and his job is secure despite the loss to KC yesterday

I give him a C for fielding a team and coaches that have delivered a worse record than when he took over. And this after 2 years of his leadership. I did not grade him lower cos the 2011 draft class shows a lot of promise. What is your grade ?

Saw MI4 last night - very very good action flick. I was initially unhappy that I was forced to go for an IMAX screening due to the higher price(as there are very few non-IMAX screens this week in my area). But it was fun as I had never seen any on such a huge screen. Besides that, the movie itself was terrific with good acting, terrific action sequences and a half-way decent plot. All you expect from a popcorn movie is present in generous helpings. I highly recommend it.

Except they dont play the exact same opponents (besides each other). Bills play(ed) Bengals, Titans (combined 14-12 so far) Dolphins play(ed) Browns, Texans (combined 14-12 so far) I think the overall SOS will also depend upon where these teams end up. So if we lose this weekend, we should be preferentially rooting for the Browns and Texans from here on out. No ?

Much as I enjoyed the three movies, I felt they left a portion unresolved - about the relationship between Salander and Blomkvist. It seemed clumsy throughout the movies and the ending was unsatisfying. I am not big into unnecessary romance but once the film went down that path, there needed to be a firmer resolution to that aspect. Anwyay, that is a small complaint against a very good trilogy. On principle and also due to the utterly atrocious "Ghost Writer" with its idiotic underlying US-bashing theme.

Terrific ending to a lackluster year of movies. My must-watches: - Tintin: I am devoted fan of the comic books. - MI4: Cruise, Renner, Pegg... action ? Who needs a story ? - Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Terrific story, loved the original movie and can't wait to see Fincher's take on it - Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: (As Nanker pointed out, you either missed it or had it in the November list): I am a huge fan of the director's (Tomas Alfredson) first movie "Let the Right one in". For that reason and the terrific cast alone, I want to watch it. Unfortunately, I don't see it on the upcoming releases in theaters even 20 mile radius of my house. Sucks !

But the Bills have not given DrD a contract extension so he is safe

I hope the FO is not happy with the OTs. If we draft three positions out of QB, WR, Pass rusher and OT in the first three rounds, I will get drunk to celebrate. And a new DC will show that we are not that bad talent-wise. Seems like we have several guys playing out of position on the D.

I was responding to your comment that we will be set at OT without adding a player. Plus, if an LT is drafted in the top 3 rounds, he wont be too expensive with the new salary structure.

Yes to all except the last point. We still need a stud LT - Bell is not that and plus hasn't shown to be consistently healthy. We should place LT very high on our priority list. NOt sure what the Pears deal was worth, but we need him for depth. Hairston may be the long term answer at RT. Slightly off topic, but we need - LT, vertical threat WR and QB for our O.

Not to take this off topic, but JPL versus the Bills defense should be fun in itself to watch if not for its sheer ineptitude.

Are you here to celebrate the departure of Sparano ? Or to find other fans in football misery ?

Had to rub it in, didn't you ? Right now, he is running like the beast we always hoped he would (for the Bills).

Nice to see him up there in the top 10 already. I like what I see from this year's draft class so far with Dareus, Williams, Hairston, Searcy contributing in a positive way even though the latter three got their chances due to injuries. We can only hope next year's draft is equally impressive and we would be on our way

I can understand that logic (not agree with it, but is understandable). I think the combination of Nix and Whaley can get this franchise a strong foundation. I still maintain that we cannot evaluate the drafted D talent with our current DC. And given we went so D-heavy in both drafts, his personnel choices look suspect as of now. Let us get a proven DC next year and see how the D performs.

So are you advocating we get rid of Nix or just trying to make a point ? I have also disagreed with a couple of his decisions but dont think we need to go as far as canning him just yet. This years draft class looks good in the early going and if we get a real DC, we should be really good.

Actually if you read those threads carefully, there are only a few but vocal posters who actually want him gone. Most (me included) are complaining about his critical mistakes and occasional displays of immaturity. I want him to be a Bill for a very long time and think he will greatly benefit from the addition of a deep threat.

Quit in July of last year after 21 years of smoking. Havent touched a cigarette since. You can do it. Just have to make up your mind and say to yourself that no matter what happens, you will not take even a single puff. Lot of psychology involved and your mind will play games with you. It does to this day but I am now used to these psychological urges (after a beer, with friends, after a fine meal, after the first rains....). Accept that these urges will keep occuring long after the physical urges are gone. Also acknowledge that there is nothing like 'just one puff'. I had quit several years back and used to do this - went back to smoking again. So this time - no puff. Besides the health benefits which you wont see in the short term, I am happiest as I am free of the slavery (stuck at airport for a long time ? Long plane ride ? in a tall building where you have to go outside ? - NO PROBLEM now) Good luck, you will be a much happier man.