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I really hope that this visit is only a bluff. If they select him, the damage to this franchise will be beyond repair imo.

Certainly, a defensive back at #3 is what we need, right? Strong lines should be nothing but an afterthought. You have a sound football philosophy!

I agree Jack. I have had the pleasure of seeing you for many years now because of football. I also think that Bills fans take it a step further. We, imo, are super fans. What we hope for (a superbowl win) is almost impossible for us to achieve. This football team just has too many holes, a meddling owner, and a low income fan base. We have suffered through the heralded Marv Levy and the obvious failure Dick Jauron. These people, however "nice," are losers. Presently, our GM is a question mark at best, and our head coach is (imo) a super qualified offensive coordinator. However, being a true Bills fan attests to ones loyalty as a person. You and I are taking time to look at the draft in the hope of the Bills winning. Yet, neither of us would be that surprised to see the Bills draft Peterson, or even a lower rated defensive back at #3. This is because the Bills are prone to stupidity when it comes to the allocation of our best resources. There are countless examples. If I don't live long enough to see the Bills win it all, I hope that my daughters (legit Bills fans) do. That said, it would be cool for the Bills to make the playoffs before my demise, ya know? See ya at the playoffs.......some day!!! GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is an easy message to read imo. Ralph wants a qb at #3. Period. Imo, if Nix were to draft anything else, he would be fired immediately. Spiller sucked and he failed to sell tickets. He was a stupid selection. A QB, even if he doesn't start right away, WILL sell tickets. It is also very possible that drafting a qb would be the right move, assuming there is a great one at #3. I am thinking that this time around, even the Bills wouldn't be stupid enough to draft a RB, WR or CB at #3. Ralph is a good buisnessman. He makes money but doesn't have a clue about football. That said, he is in charge. My guess is that he clicks this time in round 1, and leaves the rest of the draft up to football people. Who really knows?

I agree with every word of this. Usualy I only agree with a majority of what you say. Imo, Mr. Wilson wants a quarterback and that's all she wrote. I am not qualified to say whether or not any of these kids will be great quarterbacks. As you know, my particular favorite is Mallett, in terms of how good he can be. He also imo has the biggest bust potential. As you know, I am of the strong opinion that the Spiller selection was also the work of Mr. Wilson. I said it from day 1. Other stupid picks (Whitner, McKelvin, and Maybin) were the result of Ralph trusting Dick Levy imo. Lynch would seem to be a selection which was more guided by Ralph and ticket sales. Again, this is merely my opinion. I believe that Nix/Gailey know who the best quarterback is. Dick Levy would not have had a clue imo. I am hoping the one they like is there when we select but again, I think that your post above is on the money and we will be selecting a qb at #3.

This is wonderful news! Thanks beer man!!!!!!

I college, he did have some. As I have said in many posts, arm strength isn't everything. I am well aware of this. Imo a discussion on arm strength is one which would almost have to be done in person rather than the internet, because there are just so many different types. For instance, I think that Fitz has a great arm for a qb on the run, a very frequent circumstance for a Bills quarterback. Mallett is different. He has a Jeff George type arm. He might never make it as an NFL QB. I am well aware of this risk. I do however think that if he develops, he might actually be good enough to take passing to another level. THAT is how much respect I have for his ability to throw the football. Sometimes I think that the Bills need to take risks, instead of wasting early picks on defensive backs or running backs, all of whom so-so at best. Their methods have been a well doccumented road to failure.

I cannot tell you how much damage this would do to the franchise. Aside from not winning us games, it would turn off fans, or at the very least fail to draw them. Additionally, how incredibly stupid would it be to make a rookie cornerback the highest paid player on this football team? I would be fully shocked if the Bills do not draft a quarterback at #3. And if they don't, they need to grab Fairley or Darreus because they are a small, weak football team. Peterson would serve to keep them a farm team, and be just another episode of the first round defensive back merry go-round. This time, Ralph won't allow something this stupid because it would cost him millions.

I understand your concern about Mallett being not so mobile. As far as his release, he raises his elbow and "flicks" 25 yard fastballs. He doesn't need as much time to set up for throws as do other quarterbacks because he is a freak. Try to see some tape on him. The kid throws flat footed 50 yard strikes.

They did something similar in 2006. It resulted in losing football games. Then they drafted McKelvin early, and after that they used an early second round pick on Byrd. The team selecting after us picked up a first round pick for trading down. These moves also resulted in losing football games. If you like losing football games, I would say to hope for Peterson or Green. If winning is your thing, we need to get WAY stronger on the lines and get a qb.

Ain't it the truth!

Kevin Boss or Jeremy Trueblood by a HUGE margin. Both fill gaping holes and would enable the Bills to win a couple of football games. They are exactly what this team needs to get bigger and stronger. Just my $.02.

Absolutely. What bugged me about 06 was the fact that it was an extremely deep draft at positions in which we had desperate need. Instead, they took Whitner, Youboty and Ko Simpson along with McCargo. Really, ya can't make this stuff up.

1995 was a great draft. Sadly, Kerner, Covington and Holocek got hurt. All 3 of them were very good players, especially Covington, who I think would have been every bit as good as London Fletcher. 2006 was absolutely sickening, and we actually traded away a first day pick to wind up with that mess.

Well, why did we vote?

I would love that. And I can easily be wrong, but I am thinking that Mallett will be gone in round 1. Mallett has a ton of bust potential. There are character questions, and he isn't awfully nimble. This could hinder him in the this new era of football, let alone having to run, screaming for his life behind the Bills OL. That said, I was in Arkansas when he played Georgia and saw the game on a huge TV. His arm is every bit as strong as that of Favre and Bledsoe. A large number of posters do not take the AFC East weather into consideration as much as I do and I resepect this. But, Mallett could throw into a windstorm, etc. You will rarely see someone throw a ball like him. His checkdowns (remember Trent lol?) are 25 yard flicks from his wrist that seem impossible, and he throws 50 yard fastballs flat footed. So imo he also has the highest ceiling, other than perhaps Newton. Now, I should know better. I have seen enough football to know that a qb doesn't NEED a freak arm to win. I was around for Montana, and even Kenny Stabler. Still, I have a feeling that his throws will be on Sportscenter week after week. We shall see.

1) Fairley or Darreus 2) Mallett

I am not going to blast Buddy for not signing him, but I would have liked it if they did.

SOOO true. This is something that would be very hard for non-Bills Fans to comprehend. That said, I would be a little surprised if they don't take a QB at #3. The fact that they are the Bills opens us up to picks such as Peterson or Green, but this time I doubt it.

I agree. The OP was taken out of context by some (my fault). In the past, many players were furious when they were tagged. They wanted bigger bonuses. Vick's agent was smart to grab a pen and sign the offer sheet. He gets a huge, guaranteed salary and a chance to do it all again in 2012, instead of holding out as others have. This is all I was trying to say.

Whitner gives up touchdowns galore. He cannot cover tight ends. I think he is worth something slightly above the veteran minimum to be a solid backup. But, I would offer him a few dollars as a bonus to save the twitter world some pain and stop tweeting.

He could have held out. It was a smart move to put 16 mil. guaranteed in his pocket. It was smart for the owner too. QBs sell tickets. Vick is an exciting player. He isn't my particular favorite style of QB, but he wins football games. The Bills are going to draft a quarterback at #3 and sell tickets. Just wait and see.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-02/report-vick-to-sign-tender-wednesday This contract is GUARANTEED. If he stays healthy, he will be a UFA next year as well.

That's an easy question. Peterson and Green.

2006) Davin Joseph, Ngata or Mangold. That was a very deep draft. 2007) At that point I wanted any blocker or DL. 2008) Branden Albert big time. R.Rich told me he was a potential Hall of Fame Guard. 2009) Pettigrew or Oher. Badolbilz said that Pettigrew was a standout. 2010) I was sick to my stomach when McClain was selected, not that we would have drafted him if he was there. After he went I wanted Brandon Graham. 2011: I am OK with a quarterback. If not I like Fairley and Darreus (in that order for now), but I would like to see more of Quinn. And I do admit to being one of the very few left who would take Mallett, but probably not at #3. And I still predict that he goes to Dallas. He is a local talent and Romo is the most overrated QB in the NFL imo. I think that Fitz is clearly superior, but I don't focus as much on stats as do many fans.