Bill from NYC
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>>>>>The Buffalo Bills probably won't get the second-round choice they are seeking for tailback Travis Henry<<<<<
Wow, that rumor blew up pretty quick, huh?
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I'm 99% certain Boldin will not be traded; he hasn't signed an extension yet, but he will this off season--it's been called a top priority by Cards' brass. The sticking point may be that he could want more than Fitzgerald (and deservedly so, IMO).
The other names you guys brought up (Freddie Jones and LJ Shelton) very well could be invoilved in a trade. I'd say good riddence to bad rubbish in the case of Jones--he really stunk it up this year. He couldn't block my dead grandmother, he doesn't get any YAC, and even his pass-catching skilss seem to be diminishing.
Shelton, on the other hand, is a very good lineman. He battles some injuries this year, and fought himself (seeminly) out of Denny's dog house. i hope he sticks around, but that o-line will be blown up this offseason, and Shelton is a likely casualty, I think. It's be nice to get value for him in the form of Henry.
Personally, if I were the Cardinals, I'd probably start the bidding at a 4th rounder and Jones for Henry and go from there. I'd not want to give up more than a third this year, though.
Yes, welcome!
Do you happen to know the contract situation of Shelton?
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Good for us, but seriously, what is up with NFL teams not hiring minority coaches? I know I'm playing the race card here, but it's not like the 49ers are going to hire the next Lombardi; they'll probably sign the next dumb !@#$ retread cracker like Norv "Pizza Face" Turner or...Gregg Williams.
I agree with you in terms of the race issue, but not wrt Gray.
His numbers were very good, but imo he is still growing into being able to handle the DC position.
Too many 3rd and long conversions for a defense with this much talent. He has poise and I think he will improve, but were I an owner, I would not hire him as head coach. Probably someday, but not yet.
Jmo.
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Wow, a blast from the past. Good call.
As I recall, he was the 1st pick in round 2 by the dumbest of the dumb, Rich Kotite. What made that pick that even more remarkable was that he had already taken a wr, Keyshawn, with the first selection of the draft!
Kotite was easily the dumbest football executive of our era. There are posters on his board who would have done a better job (myself not included), and I am not joking.
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Why? Jennings is a good football player who has proven that he can play that position very effectively. If the Bills let him go, they risk not being able to find a replacement. If they move Teague to LT, assuming he succeeds there (questionable given his time in Denver), who plays C??? You'd just be moving the problem around by doing this, and would likely weaken the overall play of the LT-LG-C portion of the OL in the process. I very seriously doubt Teague will be as good a LT as Jennings.
Just bite the bullet and pay the guy, even if it means paying a little too much. The Bills need two good, proven OTs to protect Losman while he's learning. They've got one, Jennings, and Williams is beginning to live up to the draft position. Now is not the time to start tinkering with it.
>>>>> The Bills need two good, proven OTs to protect Losman while he's learning.<<<<<
This is of course providing:
1) He is capable of playing, even at a poor level, in the NFL.
2) The premise that nobody brushes up against him and places him in traction while he is walking from his car to the football stadium.
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He will get as much money (or close to it) as Pace or Jones.
Who would you prefer if they were all available?
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A 2nd from Ariz. would be right in the neighborhood of what was given up for Dillon and Faulk.
Could you explain to me why a team would cough up more for Henry than either of the above mentioned stars?
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One Cleveland writer thinks the Browns should trade for TH.
Scroll about halfway down to read.
The guy who wrote this, Roger Brown, is generally not well liked by the readers, but I think he's got a decent point here.
Mike
Cleveland would be a nice fit. Their losing percentage is almost as high as the Bills in games which Travis Henry was the starting rb.
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The difference is that James can block and catch. Their team is finished if Manning goes down. Travis could be counted on to whiff on a block in game 1 and have Manning squished like a grape.
No, I dont think he is a good fit on the colts.
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1) Sure. He actually offered to.
2) There is no way to know. I doubt it but that's jmo.
3) To the first team that has an extra 5th round pick they want to waste.
4) I dont think so, but TD wants a friendlier cap number.
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Hesitation Blues, huh? Keep it in for Sea Child!
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After watching Jennings play the last few years, I still can't figure out how good of a player he is. He is clearly not a pro-bowl player, but seems solid. Has had some injury problems. Seems to do well in pass protection, but the Bills do not run as much to his side. Is this a reflection of his run blocking or the inconsistent play of the LG? Thoughts on how Jennings stacks up?
Imo, Jennings is a good LT, who is clearly inferior to the likes of Pace, Ogden, Jones, and some others. He is probably a less durable Jason Fabini.
The problem is that so few humans can play LT in the NFL, their salaries are huge. I would be very hesitant to give Jennings "Pace" money. Honestly, I would rather give it to Pace.
Other alternatives are Teague (with a FA LG), or perhaps Hopkins if he is a cap cut as a stop gap.
Either way, I hope to not see the Bills give JJ a 6 year contract for 40 million, which he will likely seek.
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I think that 05 will depend on injuries as much as anything else, perhaps more.
If Vincent and Milloy can play a full season, the turnovers can only increase.
I think that Kelsay will produce more pressure. Spikes and Fletcher are in their prime. Gray will have more experience under his belt, MM too. I am not too concerned about the defense.
As for the STs, most of those guys will remain. What's the problem?
The OL will have had a year of solid coaching, and perhaps a new player or 2. I liken Evans to Laverneous Coles, except he will probabaly be better. A healthy MaGahee will catch, block, and gain approx. 1700 total yards.
No, I am not looking at 6 wins, sorry.
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>>>Zeroue is locked up in Pitt, and already has a lot of miles on him. It's a rare RB that can last even more than 5 seasons.<<<
Amos played on the raiders in 04 and is a ufa.
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A tall order indeed.
More important...it is good to see you post.
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You want an instant alternative and I cannot provide it. I do know that Bledsoe leads to nowhere and kills all hope of this team ever going deep into the playoffs. So to keep him means a 2005 season of 6-8 wins, with him blowing up again in many games. That's comforting ?
Losman isn't ready now. It's January. I'll take my lumps with him, knowing ther may be an actual upside. Why do you think they brought in Sam Wyche ? He develped QB's named Ken Anderson, Joe Montana and Boomer Esiason.
I would rather try Losman than to embrace guaranteed failure with Bledsoe.
6-8 wins in 2005? Obviously, this would mean 8-10 losses. The numbers don't add up.
When MaGahee came in, this was a different football team that was 9-3 in the last 12 games. At the same time, the OL turned into an average unit (a huge step up) and the special teams played well.
What is it that makes you think that the Bills would finish with as much as 3 losses more than they had this season? Dont worry, Henry wants a trade!
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Imo, the Falcons are clearly the team with the best chance to beat NE.
Bellichik IS a defensive genious. He can prepare for anything, but Vick can do the unexpected. I dont think that there is a way to prepare for a qb with a strong arm and can run for 119 yards in a playoff game.
Vick is an exception to every football "rule." He is probably the most gifted athlete ever to play the game.
Yeah, I think that we are looking at a Falcons superbowl win. This means they wil probably lose to the eagles.
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(OT) Puppy question
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Puppies need to urinate as soon as they wake up.
You have to be there when she awakens, and go running outside with her to where you want her to go. This gets them into the habit of going in a specific place.
When she is through, give her a treat.
It has always worked for me. Good luck.