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He was also at Pitt for the 1986 year, but that was before Whaley.

He would replace Tuel on our roster. Do we want to spend a 2nd or even a third rounder on that potential? We really need a franchise qb, but it doesn't look like he'll be ready for a while if ever. I think he needs to come out. It's a tough situation because obviously Meyer didn't believe in him and I would have to think Meyer would not give a glowing recommendation to the NFL for him. I don't see how Meyer could guarantee him the starting position for any period of time next year. I really wish the NCAA would allow these guys to transfer with no consequences when a head coach changes because this kid could use the time on the field for someone that values his skill set. I think the school can let them out of it and I don't know the back story here, but the rules seem to protect the institution instead of the non-paid player. He can always go back and get his degree if he wants to.

But you use the term "fair". Was the Mario Williams contract "fair"? It was market value on the high end because we were competing with other teams. My point is we can pay some of these guys on the non-hometown discount side of things instead of having to sign the top fa at a position. Not every single one, but the top dollar spend can be directed toward our guys instead of the position du jour. I'm all for filling gaps with a middle to low fa or two but I think that means Mr Pegula will have to create one of the best scouting departments in the league. I am hopeful that will be the biggest changes that we will see.

I agree. Stop the FA madness and sign your own. This is a new era for Bills football so let's get it going the right way. Hold the scouting department accountable but don't blow the big money in free agency, spend it on your guys. God forbid we pay market price to resign our own players.

Cool, thanks.

Actually that is wrong. GMT should be 5 hours ahead. That's why when the forum is displaying it on my client it's taking the 11:35 GMT and converting it to 6:35 EST (-5). I assume this should be fixable via the date/time settings. Edit: Sorry, didn't comprehend your post fully. If you can change the timezone via the date/time clock set, what does it do?

I'm doing some googling to try and determine, but I think the server should be on utc (est) because that is what gets sent back to us. Not 100% on that yet. Will send links to pertinent info if found.

Thanks for your effort, it's appreciated. For the time issue, is there another place to set the default timezone? It seems like we're displaying GMT instead of EST.

I think i twill be tough for Rex to keep Schwartz (and the rest of our staff) with the considerations for the coaches that have been in NY. I would guess Rex would rather bring the folks he has and keep that coaching group established instead of letting them get jobs around the league. We'll see, Schwartz has been able to get good results from this group, but I think from a long term standpoint Rex goes with his guys. If there had been a first time head coach who didn't have those coaches I think it would have been a better fit for Schwartz. We'll see.

Because they suck as parents?

I don't know if I'm Pegula that I want to go with a young up and comer in my first go around for hiring a coach. I would rather go with an established guy that has won and can bring the mentality to get the front office working together toward a championship. I don't know if Whaley can provide that from his side given the relationship with Marrone, even with what he knows from Pittsburgh.

Good luck, may the force be with you.

Actually, I'm thinking their plane runs on natural gas. Sky's the limit, interview everyone.

We have a plane and we're not afraid to use it.

I second that. I'm tired of playing for next year and I'm tired of that attitude.

I don't know if we have a qb to keep him happy.

I don't know how some of you make it through the game, always assuming the worst is about to happen. Lighten up Francises.

How can you not? Split him out? You can't be that predicable on offense. Or else don't play him at all.

Then he shouldn't be playing in the NFL. Considering a lot of it is about desire, I think he should be able to do better than he has been. Sticking with Collins doesn't take special athletic ability, just mind set.

Would have been useful if CJ stuck with his guy too.

Sure. Over the years that's their mo - just lay down and give up. /end sarcasm

I don't know who is calling the plays, but they should keep it up. I really like Dixon on first down, he's hitting the hole with power.

I think they will need one of them to step up at RG because they will be starting with williams at LG. Maybe they replace Urbik with a FA, but considering we added 4 new oline last offseason, yes, if I were a gm I would expect the coaching staff to get something out of them. We have have other needs to address in the draft. Now if DM is gone, that may open the doors a little.

The pittsburgh line got pushed around a lot in the past couple years but mike munchak came in and has solidified them this year. Even Mike Adams has got on the field a little. Let's put some coaching on these young guys before we throw good money after bad. After Chan's first year folks were ready to flush the line, but they came around.

The back shouldn't assume anything. If he takes a step or to up the field before bouncing outside I think it helps Urbik get a better angle on the db. The db did a great job of playing outside leverage and I have no idea why Urbik tried to cut him when he has a huge weight advantage. And if Urbik does stay on his feet he would tend to get in the way of CJ getting outside without holding the db. I thought CJ would have tried to run right up Urbik's backside to maximize the gain. Shouldn't people be pissed at woods too? He didn't even touch the lb which would have opened the inside lane a little more. Even if he slows him down a step or two Pears would have had a chance to hook him or god forbid it get down the field a little more and possibly get Woodson who Hogan released too early. In the end I don't like the offense and I don't like Spiller in it. But you can't have multiple breakdowns on the same play and expect to compete. Are all our players that bad or is the coaching that bad? I'm going with coaching.