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I'll make sure to bring him to a game this year Hirl, or at least meet up with you guys there. Seeming as how the last game of the season is with the Patsies, why not make him show up in a Pat's jersey? Dunno if he has one, but he could deck out in Bo-Sox, I know he has a ton of that.

No, Brad should not be allowed to be a Bills fan again.

Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila Hands Down.

A.Q. Shipley baby.

As long as we take A.Q. Shipley in the 3rd, I have 0 care about who we draft >_<. Except.. maybe a decent pass catching Tight End or a FB. I really see little holes that need filled next year, depending on free agents.

Definitley. 5.8 YPA, with a 44.2% success rank. Only 4 Corners who faced over 70 passes had a better YPA (Will Allen, Deshea Townshend, Fred Smoot, Charles Tillman). The longest completion he let up all year? 25 Yards. And when I found William James... 11.1 YPA. Ouch.

What's with the William James love? I mean, not to call specifically you out socal, I've heard it a ton of times, but the guy had the worst YPA average of consistently playing corners last year. I don't know the exact number, but when I remember where I placed the stat book I'll point it out... As for the ranking, I find it fair. An elite #1, decent #2, competition for nickel, I'm happy with the B grade... but only a B for the Raiders? That's just... I don't even know. DeAngelo Hall and Nnamdi Asomougha?

Same quote I loved, haha.

Forgot to mention, it says that Trent will only play in 13 games this season and will be out due to injury, must mean that all others are injury related TD's! Jerks :-P

I love the pre-season rankings, as some of you know, and here are the most recent ones from fanball.com. Buffalo Bills players: QB: Trent Edwards #29 (Ahead of Chad Pennington, John Beck, Josh McCown, and Kellen Clemens At times in 2007, it looked like the Bills thought they drafted Chad Pennington. The coaching staff curtailed the playbook and often limited the rookie to short tosses. New offensive coordinator Turk Schonert will presumably give Edwards a longer leash in year two. Maybe they'll, you know, let him throw deep to that Lee Evans guy. The entire offensive line is back and we like the addition of James Hardy, but the Bills won't ask Edwards to fully carry the offense out of the 2007 doldrums. (J.P. Losman, #41) Projected Stats: 217/390, 55.6%, 2,470 yards, 16 TD's, 12 INT's HB: Marshawn Lynch #9 (Ahead of Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee, Ronnie Brown, Willie Parker, Jamal Lewis... the list goes on and on of ex-elites) Guess which rookie runner posted the most outings of at least 75 yards in 2007? We'll give you a hint, it wasn't that guy from Minnesota. He isn't as explosive as Adrian Peterson, but he succeeds where Willis McGahee sucked. Marshawn rushed for at least 60 yards every game and scored six times over nine contests before a sprained ankle cost him three weeks. All five Big Boys on the Bills O-Line are back, the defense looks improved, and the passing attack can't possibly be any worse. The pieces are in place for Lynch to step up. (Fred Jackson #77) Projected Stats: 323 rushes, 1,303 yards, 12 TD's, 5 100+ yard games, 1 rec. TD WR: Lee Evans #19, James Hardy #61, Josh Reed #83 Projected Stats (in order) 71 Receptions, 1,099 yds, 7 TD's 45 Receptions, 533 yds, 5 TD's 33 Receptions, 302 yds, 2 TD's TE: Robert Royal #28 Projected Stats: 26 Receptions, 241 yds, 3 TD's Kicker: Rian Lindell #20 Defense: Buffalo Bills #13 Projected Stats: 1 Safety, 39 sacks, 30 FF's, 16 INT's Special Teams: Buffalo Bills #4 Individual Defensive Positions: Linebacker: Paul Poslusny #11 An injury shortened year could not hide the potential of "Pos" replacing London Fletcher in the middle. In his two injury-free games, Posluszny collected 22 tackles. The injury concern is the only thing keeping Pos out of the top 10. Angelo Crowell, #33, Kawika Mitchell #57 D-Backs: Terrence McGee #12, Donte Whitner #44 D-Ends: Aaron Schobel #10, Chris Kelsay #33 Just figured I'd type it up for those who like this stuff too.

Agreed. Would also like to throw Ko Simpson in to the mix, and not a surprise, but a non-change in the sophomore year, John Wendling as a ST ace.

LOUD NOISES! But training camp is going to be sweet.

Story checks out...

Intentionally beating your girlfriend > Accidentally hitting an obese Canadian at night.

#1 I think the "starters" (since, on this team, they're situational starters) would be Williams and Stroud on D (run stuffers, people would fear the middle), so McCargo and Johnson would be the technical depth. #2 I still think Greer starts. Past that, that's the type of 2nd team that pisses off the first team in practice on numerous occasions . DiGiorgio, Denney, Jackson, and Losman, could easily start on some other teams. The others are just plain solid depth and ST.

I disagree with one thing in the original post. George Wilson and John Wendling are GREAT depth at safety. But what I'm most excited about is when the ball hits Roscoe Parrish's hands. I get butterflies when he touches the ball.

Nice catch... no pun intended

Confused by the post. Explain?

My friends know me as Buffalo. I have the standing Buffalo tattoo on my arm. I used to be furious with myself for not knowing the names on the Electric Company. I think OJ didn't do it. I work Steeler parties as a bartender (I live in Pittsburgh, go to IUP, WOO CHRIS VILLARIAL/Jim Haslett/Mitch Frerotte (RIP)) and wear my Poz jersey behind the bar. My mixing materials as a bartender are all emblazoned with the Bills logo. If I had the opportunity to meet the members of my favorite band or tailgate at a Bills game, I would take tailgating at the Bills game. When I was younger, I told my teacher that when I grew up, I wanted to stimulate the economy of Buffalo and make it a more inhabitable place. ... I'm a bit of a proud Bills fan

My thoughts too. Jabari, when faced up on Randy, just can't take him. He did a pretty good job against T.O., but as a nickel guy I think he'd be pretty great.

6 for 6 on deep balls defensed (passes over 30 yards). How great is that? Jabari was 9 for 11, both that were let go were while covering Randy Moss.

Steve Johnson was supoened due to the fact he's good friends with Marshawn. Hardy... well because he's Hardy. Christian Gaddis? I got nothin' here.

WR Ranking: Lee Evans #21: (Falling off) Whoa-- This career took a southerly turn, and fast, didn't it? Evans simply isn't physical or precise enough a route runner to get open when defenses focus on him. The Bills and Evans would benefit from more derring-do in the passing game. Alas, run-first Dick Jauron is still at the helm, and he's promising more three-step drops in 2008. James Hardy #60: In the land of bonsai trees, the sequoia is king. How deep. Surrounded by 5'10" Josh Reed, 5'10" Lee Evans and 5'9" Roscoe Parrish, the 6'6" Hardy should have little trouble standing out in Buffalo as a rookie. The Bills don't have any reliable possession receivers, so there's a good chance Hardy will see the field early. But his game is adaptable too. He's physical enough to play a Plaxico Burress-like role in the red zone. And while he isn't fast and doesn't have great feet, he's a nifty leaper with great body control. (Josh Reed #93 (Sleeper), Roscoe Parrish #122) TE Ranking: Robert Royal #48: No longer just a blocker, Royal has gotten 35, 39, and 38 targets the past three seasons. Michael Gaines stole some catches toward the end of 07, but he's moved on to Detroit. So while Royal is not particularly exciting, he will likely be an every-down player and serve as the main safety valve for Trent Edwards. (Derek Schouman #73) K Ranking: Rian Lindell #28: He's a really good kicker trapped in a really bad situation. It's freezing in Buffalo, and Dick Jauron runs an extremely tight offensive ship. As a result, Lindell has made more than 24 kicks exactly once in his five years as a Bill. Talk to us when Mike Martz takes over. D Ranking: Buffalo Bills, #17: (Sleeper) For a unit that was absolutely bowled over by opposing backs two years ago and decimated by injuries last season, the Bills' rush defense held up reasonably well in 2007. What's more, the team addressed its two weakest links in the run game (tackle and weakside linebacker) in the off-season. The additions of DT Marcus Stroud and LB Kawika Mitchell, plus a ball-control offense led by a more seasoned Trent Edwards, should translate to three-and-outs and extra nap time for this D. What about big plays? The front four and safeties will pull their weight in Cover 2, but the cornerbacks are flawed, so the Bills won't rattle many veteran QBs. But gold-standard return teams give this unit an edge. IDP: Aaron Schobel #11 Linebackers: Angelo Crowell #22, Paul Posluszny #47 D-Backs: Donte Whitner #29, Terrence McGee #31 KC Joyners one on one Dodge: Terrence McGee. Playing in one of the NFL's youngest secondaries, this vet had one of the best seasons of his career (5.8 YPA). The longest completion McGee allowed was 25 yards. 4th best Deep WR: Lee Evans 8th best YPA corner: Terrence McGee (Jabari Greer #31) #1 best at defending deep: Terrence McGee But we need better corners

Not sure if anyone took the time to post these, but some interesting reads in the ESPN Fantasy issue (Adrian Peterson on the cover) (Mike and Mike in the morning) Golic: I was never a true believer in Alex Smith as the No. 1 pick, although I thought he could be a good quarterback for SF Greenberg: I still feel bad for Smith, How many different O-Coordinators has he had in his three years in the NFL? Golic: If I had to pick one young QB who's going to be fantasy-worthy, it would be Trent Edwards. I really liked his arm in college. Surprised Golic was a Stanford fan (On Wide Receiver Rookies) Brendan Roberts gives an argument for Bills second-rounder James Hardy. He's the only rookie who will be an instant red zone threat. Pete Becker, a Packers fan whose wife is a Bills fan, casts the deciding vote, saying, "We're going James Jones over James Hardy, and I'm sleeping on the couch." (On Busts and Sleepers) Sleeper: James Hardy: The rookie reciever is huge (6'6") and can run like the wind. The Mighty Mites, otherwise known as the Bills receiving corps, could use him immediately, especially in the red zone. Bust: Lee Evans: It's hard to trust a receiver who topped 100 yards only twice last season. Even in his breakout 2006 season, he totaled 100 yards just three times. #8 Pick overall? Should be Marshawn Lynch. considered #3 least-volatile (least likely to implode) player in the NFL. QB Ranking: #25 Trent Edwards: He has Dick Jauron as his coach, and he, friends, is what is known as a fantasy killer. The Bills will run a ton and try to shorten games with a tough D. Edwards is a bright kid with a quick release, but he's probably never going to be known as a deep-bomb artist. In fact, this spring Jauron said that new coordinator Turk Schoner is installing more plays with three-step drops. (#36, JP Losman) RB Ranking: #8 Marshawn Lynch (rocketing to the top) Nevermind his 4.0 YPC, 26 targets and only 18 receptions as a rookie, Dude has game-breaking skills. He lost time in passing situations in 2007, but Lynch will be Buffalo's every-down back this year. He's fast and powerful, and coming out of college was regarded as a terrific receiver. As Trent Edwards solidifies himself as the starting QB, Lynch will become a more favored target. As I can get more on here I'll update, but figured this would be good information to start off for the ridiculous, sad Buffalo fantasy player.

Shame is, that he was a fantastic running back. Great at grinding out the yards. Very Lynch-esque, just not as good (as of now). If Lynch goes under the Law, then I wouldn't mind one bit Kevin Jones in our backfield sharing carries with Action.