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    BILLS OFFERING MORE $ FOR COLES...(speculation)

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    I've said this a milllllllllllllion times on this board. The players get taxed on where the ACTUAL game is played. They get state income tax in now only 7 buffalo games and the rest are where the game is played.

     

    I really don't think that, to these guys, that's much more money. And since the standard of living in Buffalo is so much cheaper than almost any other NFL city, they probably make that money back in the long run.

     

    Lets put this issue to rest now.

     

     

     

    That sounds like the biggest load of sh-t i've heard in a while.

    To those still optimistic

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Here's what I know about the Bills at this current moment:

     

    1) We believe that Insanity is the only way to go with our coaching and front office. Let's keep the same people with horrible track records and expect different results.

     

    Can't argue with that.

     

    2) We have one of the highest paid Defensive Lines in the NFL, but have seen numerous interviews with the coaches, and even the players on the Defensive Line, talk about how they need to improve their talent to generate a better pass rush. That's like Obama saying someone really needs to start running this country soon. Yet, we still plan on retaining all the people who can't do the job and continue to pay them regardless.

     

    See #1

     

    3) Our Offensive Line was pathetic in Run Blocking, and adequate in Pass Block. So, recognizing this as a place of need, we either cut the entire line or let them walk in FA, keeping only the guy who is so disgruntled that he may or may not re-sign with us....assuming we will even pony up the money he probably wants. We also cut a guy who had trade value and other teams wanted. I know we don't know the whole story with this, but we just ate a dude's massive contract and got nothing in return. Was he so horrible he was worse than our alternative of...oh wait, we have no alternative right now. Also, the best lineman out there, Brown, isn't even made a push for. The guy can play C or G, is known for his great push, and nothing. What, we didn't want to spent the extra 3-4 mil a year we'll save on someone else for a guy who has proven what he can do on a team who lived on rushing the ball? And who do we target, guys who played back-up for other teams so that we can save some bank and hope it works out. Right now, it looks like the Bills are banking the safety of our QB and our entire running game on the potential of current back-ups and the NFL draft. Awesome!!!

     

    Maybe they think they can bring back Kirk Chambers, Duke Preston, re-sign Peters...with Butler and Walker? sh---y idea if that's their plan.

     

    4) We have been begging for a TE for how long? The fact that we aren't even having discussions with the Texans or the Browns is sickening to me. The price tag is too high you say? What about all the people who have us taking a TE in the first round? Pettigrew is a headcase with no speed. I'd take established talent over that any day. Winslow went for a second and a late rounder next year. I'll make you a deal. Draft the best TE available in your mind with both those picks, and I guarantee you that they don't equal half the production Winslow does.

     

    Dunno what to say? We've needed help at Tight End for a long time.

     

    5) Who exactly is our Qb? Trent, play like an MVP one second, scared like a child the next...if I can stay healthy that is. Trent has never finished a season healthy. Period. So who do we bring in? I think this description sums it up best:

     

    "There was talk of the Bills possibly bringing in a veteran to challenge Trent Edwards, but this signing puts an end to that talk. The noodle-armed Fitzpatrick is 100 percent backup material and is no threat to Edwards' job."

     

    Mauron seems to think he can get a QB to just "manage" the game and not turn the ball over. Problem is, you have to have a kick ass defense to even have a chance of that...so no.

     

    So great, we are now officially putting all our eggs in the Edwards basket and hoping the DJ can motivate him with strong words to push himself. Cause we know who he won't be looking over his shoulder at.

     

    6) Why are we looking at runningbacks? Are we cutting someone I don't know about? How often did anyone touch the ball besides Lynch and Jackson? What is the waste of time here? All this did was remind us that every player out there would rather take less money, which is all that we even offer, than play with us.

     

    7) Coles. Are you kidding me. A headcase minus the talent. We had him at RB and called him McGahee. This guy isn't half of what he thinks he is and just pisses off everyone he plays with. And honestly, is this really a need? Of everything, we just paid Evans, Reed has proven himself a decent slot guy, and Jenkins and Johnson showed good promise. In any case, unless you are looking at Boldin, stop this crap.

     

    Gotta disagree with you here. Coles is much better than anyone the Bills have. With him opposite Evans opposing teams will have to respect them both or pay the price. I'd be a little more enthused about the offense if we could land him, but I certainly don't expect it.

     

    8) I like Poz and Mitchell. You want to run a Tampa 2, you need a third. There are crazy LB's out there and we aren't even talking to any of them. This isn't a huge deal to me, but still.

     

    It bothers me that we aren't even interested in LB's like Bart Scott...I like Keith Ellison and all but this is the NFL and the Bills could do much better.

     

    9) What the hell are we saving our money for? Do we not have it? Who are we expecting to sign? Every single person we are looking at may command 3-4 mil a year. We have almost 30 mil to spend.

     

    No f-cking clue.

    10) Is anyone in the draft outside the top 5 not looking like a risk at this point. Yet it seems we are banking a lot on this.

     

    I've come to the conclusion that, while RW has been warning us of this, we have become the Pittsburgh Pirates. We are the minor league system of the rest of the league. There is absolutely no reason to get excited about next year. We easily had the money and picks to acquire Jason Brown, Kellen Winslow, Bart Scott, retain Greer and get a few others still out there.

     

    Sorry about this, and if you've held on this long, thank you for letting me get it out. I am more tore up about this team than even I realized. They are just killing me no matter how much I try to not let it get to me. I feel like a kid who forgot his own birthday. I'm usually brimming with optimism right now and waiting impatiently for the draft. And now, there is nothing this team can do to get me excited, which is exactly what needed to be done for everyone.

     

    We blew a 5-1 lead and still kept the coach while our owner tells us that we need more money. Ralph, what reason do we have to give you anything? What are you offering us to buy? Tickets to see a team with an unstable QB, an overpaid D-Line with no pash rush, and a team with the intensity of Jello who, no matter how good they may seem, will always fold to the Pats. The only thing you could have done Ralph, after keeping DJ, was spend some money, not stupidly like Snyder, bring in some guys that can get us excited and build something on paper so awesome that we would have to give you a chance. Cause sorry, the draft isn't going to cut it this year. And yes, the players were available either through trade or FA, you're just comfortable listening to DJ.

     

    Believe what you want, we are officially one of the bottom 2 teams in the league. Record aside, all the other teams are doing everything in their power to get things going. Sorry Lions, you went 0-16 so you are with us.

     

    Thank you again for letting me do this. Flame away.

     

     

     

     

    I feel you.

    Fred Taylor...

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    I had a feeling it would go this way.

     

     

     

     

    Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham

     

    The Buffalo Bills didn't stand a chance.

     

    There was no way Fred Taylor could resist the New England Patriots.

     

    After visiting with both teams, Taylor chose to join the Patriots because, well, they're the Patriots and the Bills aren't.

     

    "The visit in Buffalo went real well, but the Patriots just felt like the place to be," Taylor said Friday night on a conference call from his home in South Florida. "After talking to Coach Belichick and looking at everything, the caliber of players they have, pretty much it was a no-brainer. Who wouldn't want to play there in New England?"

     

    Taylor then rattled off a list of people he'll huddle with. Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Laurence Maroney ... He praised the Patriots defense because "they get you the ball back."

     

    "When you weigh all those options, to me, it's a no-brainer," Taylor said. "They got the deal done quick. They said they would. That's why they're a first-class organization that knows how to win. That's why it was easy to choose."

     

    Taylor also called Buffalo a "first-class organization," but obviously a few seats behind the front row.

     

    New England has an impressive track record of bringing in older backs and receiving quality mileage. They've done well with Corey Dillon, Antowain Smith and Sammy Morris.

     

    Taylor, who turned 33 in January, has rushed for 11,271 yards and 62 touchdowns. He had one of his least-productive seasons last year with 556 yards and one touchdown.

     

    He joins a backfield that already has Maroney, Morris, Kevin Faulk and Benjarvus Green-Ellis.

     

    Taylor, who split carries with Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, said he's used to sharing.

     

    "I fit in well with all of my teammates, college, high school and in the NFL for 11 years in Jacksonville," Taylor said. "My mom had five kids, and I'm the oldest. So I had to learn how to share with my siblings just like the guys I've played with. We always work well, no matter what. It'll be the same way in New England."

     

    Taylor claimed the Patriots didn't discuss any envisioned roles with him.

     

    "No one has said anything," Taylor said. "What I can tell you is I anticipate just coming in and competing. I'll try to make the guys at my position better. They'll try to make me better. I'll bring a positive energy in and do whatever I can to help the team win."

     

    Link http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-5-138...o-brainer-.html

    Bills hosting 4 players today

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    don't want to click the link at work---who are the other three?

     

     

    A look at Buffalo's four Friday visitors icon_report_hi.gif

     

    February 27, 2009 12:27 PM

     

    Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham

     

    The Buffalo Bills have announced they will meet with receiver Laveranues Coles and three other free agents Friday.

     

    Also on the agenda are Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, Carolina Panthers center/guard Geoff Hangartner and Pittsburgh Steelers guard Kendall Simmons.

     

    But Coles is the marquee name.

     

    Although the Bills have suggested they wouldn't go after any high-priced free agents, there's a belief they became excited enough with the idea Fred Taylor would join their backfield that they might reach on Coles to add a little star power.

     

    The Bills need to generate excitement among their fans, who perked up when Taylor came to Orchard Park this week for a visit.

     

    Fans certainly would be energized by a Coles signing. He's a bigger name, and the Bills need a No. 2 possession receiver to help open up the offense for Lee Evans.

     

    Fitzpatrick would be the backup to Trent Edwards and wouldn't compete for the starting job, but he'll need to be able to play given Edwards' track record of injuries. Fitzpatrick started 12 games for the Bengals last year when Carson Palmer got hurt. Fitzpatrick completed 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,905 yards and eight touchdowns with nine interceptions.

     

    Hangartner likely would be Buffalo's center. He started four games at center, two games at left guard and two games at right guard for Carolina last year. He started 15 games at center in 2006, one season after Carolina drafted him in the fifth round out of Texas A&M.

     

    Simmons, a seventh-year pro, started the first four games at right guard last season before suffering an Achilles injury and landing on injured reserve.

     

    He was drafted 30th overall out of Auburn in 2002 and became a fixture on the Steelers line, starting 76 regular-season games in the five seasons he played and winning a Super Bowl. He missed 2004 because of a knee injury suffered in training camp.

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