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So what's the excuse for Roethlisberger? Or Aaron Williams, for that matter?

Well, I could definitely have put in Russell Wilson, but the main point is: why is TT's size considered "small" when it's not for guys who play other positions like SS, FS, etc, and who take and deliver hits much more often than a QB?

Concerning Tyrod Taylor, Bill Polian (and certainly plenty of others similarly) said: Polian says 6'1" 210lbs, but NFL.com lists TT as 6'1" 215 lbs. Let's go with that. Another running QB (though he was a great pocket QB) was Steve Young, who is listed at 6'2" 215lbs. Ed Reed, strong safety supreme, who flew around the field knocking the snot out of everybody, was listed at 5'11" 205 lbs. Eric Berry, the excellent hard-hitting free safety from KC, is listed at 6'0" 212 lbs. The awesome Fred Jackson, he who could carry the load and deliver hits as much as he took them, is listed at 6'1" 215 lbs. Sammy Watkins, a guy who runs all over the place and takes a hit just about every time he catches the ball, is 6'1" 211 lbs. Yes, TT runs. So do a lot of guys, like running backs, wide receivers, free safeties, strong safeties, and more. And those guys take and deliver hits all the time. Did anyone think Ed Reed was a "smaller guy" for the SS position, with concerns about his durability? Or Eric Berry? Or Fred Jackson? Or Sammy Watkins? Yes, TT got injured last year, probably because of his running. But lots of people got injured last year. Injuries are part of the NFL. As we all know, Ben Roethlisberger, he of the non-running, 6'4" 240 lb frame, finished fewer games last year than TT. And Ben has only finished a full 16-game schedule three times in his entire 12-year career. So, I just need a reminder why we think that a 6'1" 215 lb QB is a "smaller guy" whose durability we should be specifically worried about.

Sal estimates we were at $157 million before the Clay restructure, $150 million after. Mario release would drop that to $137 million, leaving $18 million in cap space, plus the $4.4 million in carry over cap from last year would total around $22 million in space. So yeah, what you said. Still not enough, though. With Leo and Graham and perhaps some others, we need to get that closer to $30 million if possible.

Agreed. I'm thinking they're just feeling out what he and his agent are thinking at this point, and whether a deal that protects the team (in case he stinks or is injured) is even possible.

One down, several more to go...

Only if it can be done in a way that we can still keep Glenn and Cogs...

I guess I was wrong. There's always two.

There's always one.

The honesty in that story is dramatic, courageous, and heartbreaking. I feel so bad for the guy, and I wish like many of us that he could move past it. But I can also understand how difficult it is. Especially when it could take just one thoughtless jackass to bring it all back in an instant. I hope he finds the strength and peace to live a less burdened life.

I'm with you, bud. I went to the third one, and while it was a cool experience (up until the middle of the first quarter), I don't think I'd do it again. I'd be a nervous wreck, much worse than I was for the big four. I'd probably go to Buffalo and watch with my cousins, prepared to stay there for a while and party like there's no tomorrow with a win. I still can't believe we led 7-0 in that first Cowboys game.

Tom Brady whining at the officials.

Wouldn't that be true for any President?

If you thought this election season was already a circus...

Why, did you miss me?

Very disappointing all around, I have to say.

On my 61st birthday, no less. I'm in!

I had no problem with the trade of Kiko for Shady, but I suspect like most, I did have a problem with the contract they gave him.

Now that right there is a work of art. Well done!

Pretty much, yes. I felt compelled to leave a comment, which I rarely do. Probably better if I just avoid it entirely.

New England****, Pittsburgh, Seattle early Vegas favorites to win SB 51 Bills are tied with the Jets and Ravens at 30-1. Interesting that only one team is higher than 60-1, which of course is the Browns at 200-1. Man, it must be really tough being a Cleveland fan. Hope they can turn that around at some point (though not at our expense).

...on behalf of @BlueRock Energy: Joel Bruce @JoelBruce44 @BlueRockEnergy Is Rex's system too complicated for the modern game? BlueRock Energy @BlueRockEnergy @JoelBruce44 we'll be back to being Top Defense if that answers your question Mike Rubin @slcrubes @ajwilliams23 @BlueRockEnergy #askAW Is Rex's defense too complicated? BlueRock Energy @BlueRockEnergy @slcrubes @ajwilliams23 no Thomas Beach @beacht62 @ajwilliams23 @BlueRockEnergy how's that neck?? You ready to go next season or what? #AskAW BlueRock Energy @BlueRockEnergy @beacht62 @ajwilliams23 neck is getting there but I'll be ready Gage Azeez @gageazeez84 @ajwilliams23 @BlueRockEnergy #AskAW hey Aaron do you feel that most of the young guys like Buffalo and would wanna stay here? BlueRock Energy @BlueRockEnergy @gageazeez84 @ajwilliams23 yeah they like it here Josh Fenster @jDfenz @BlueRockEnergy why did the defense regress last year? BlueRock Energy @BlueRockEnergy @jDfenz a lot of injuries new scheme Josh Fenster @jDfenz @BlueRockEnergy what do you think of the Rob Ryan hire? BlueRock Energy @BlueRockEnergy @jDfenz Love Rob talked to him a lot during the draft process, excited he's joined our team

It seems to me that Dilfer is talking about two different things. On the one hand, there is the offensive scheme; is it effective? Does it produce? Can it succeed in this league? On the other hand is the concept of teaching; are the coaches good teachers? Do they instill good habits? Do they effectively communicate the scheme to the players? I see these as two completely separate things, but he is implying that they are somehow the same. I'm not sure if Roman and friends are good at both, but it sure seemed to my untrained eye that he was doing a pretty decent job of both. I can see how some (such as dave, and I guess Dilfer) believe the scheme will not produce high-level success in this league, but I think that remains to be seen.

[–]BearsDionazatyl 134 points 2 hours ago How hard is it really to see over your linemen? Does that significantly block your view of your receivers or is it not a huge deal? permalink [–]Tyrod Taylor, Bills QBIAmTyrodTaylor[S] 307 points 2 hours ago Not a huge deal at all. People always make a big point about short quarterbacks having a hard time seeing over the line, but if you have a 6'4 quarterback and a 6'5 lineman, he can't see over it either, so you find ways to throw in-between lanes. You gotta find passing lines as far as stepping up and moving the pocket, but height has never hindered me as far as seeing down the field. And I'm not the shortest quarterback in the league. permalink parent