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Thanks for the background. If I remember correctly Shanny likes a particular type of olineman for his zone blocking scheme, generally guys who are lighter and more athletic. Hopefully he'll work out for us, at least as a solid backup.

Seems that Chan is trying to find out who his best 5 are going to be. Considering he tried andy at center that says to me Chan's looking to see who can do what and where his best 5 are going to fit in. Chan was not happy with the two's and I think as much as it's motivating the 1's he is also sending a message to the 2's that no one else has done well enough to get a shot.

Maybe Jimmy Spagnola weighed him in. Jimmy - care to comment now that you guys have Maybin you are a lock to win the division! If he reported at 228 he did have some time during camp to put weight on, although usually you are dropping some weight due to practicing. Don't know, don't care. He could be 290 and Barber would still have been able to knock him on his arse. The problem isn't with the scale.

I think the round he was taken and the team who took him are good indications of why the other 31 teams did not take him higher.

After seeing what's happened in the draft with the defense, I can't wait to see what Nix does once he turns his attention to the offense.

Sometime in early august - Chan: Well Lee, we'd like you to run the entire route tree this year, including over the middle. What'd ya say? Lee: I'd rather not coach, I might get hurt out there! Chan: Okay Lee, we'll see what we can do. Door closes. Call is made... Chan: I talked to him, he isn't going for it. Buddy: What do you want to do? Chan: It's a tough game for tough people. Buddy: I'll get 'er done. Look for lots of spread formations this year. I wouldn't mind seeing a 2013 draft pick if it meant getting a higher round out of it.

When I saw that I was assuming (hoping) he fell on the ball or something. Seemed odd that it got a mention though.

I think we've got enough safeties on the roster to move on without him.

So are you inviting her to watch baseball for your anniversary?

Hopefully this will help G Edwards and Wanny cook up some stuff this year. Hopefully they'll have the time to implement it.

+1 It seemed to me that he's a tough runner, but he took some shots on the one video I saw. Don't know if that's the norm for him, but I came away concerned about his longevity, that's all.

I guess I should sue now to get back the money I've put in.

Someone should tell Jabari not to worry about him getting a truck - doesn't seem like he's got a choice - he doesn't fit in a car.

It still works, is my sarcasm detector not working?

What Lurker said. I'm interested in who's "guy" is brought in, assuming there is a position to fill. If Buddy brings his guy in, maybe Buddy will be around for a while. If Whaley brings someone in, Buddy may be starting to turn the keys over. I'd guess that Buddy will be around for a while and we will get someone he's comfortable with.

Maybe Whaley can pull a someone from the Steelers organization.

If OBD really does believe in Fitz, they better get him signed beyond 2011. The end of next year is not the time to do it.

I think we've done a lot for the run d, although I would also have liked a pass rusher in the 2nd because relying on Merriman doesn't seem like a solid bet. It will be nice when one (maybe next) year we can do something for the offense (qb, te, ot).

+1

I'm assuming it will be dependent on Poz resigning or being replaced by a FA.

I think the biggest factor this year will be Merriman. We will need him to rush the passer this year, if he can't recover his game we'll have a down year. I hope with Dareus and Williams hopefully he'll see a lot of single blockers and he'll need to make it count.

They may take their chances and let him keep sliding at this point - Wanny should be able to bring him in udfa if noone takes a chance on him.

Considering what Chan was able to do with Kordell Stewart, I would love to see how far he could take Newton.

Thanks for stopping by our little Bills outpost NGU, it's appreciated.