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I'm pretty sure earlier in his career he was in the 280's. Later it does look like he was around 265-270.

I recall Bruce's playing weight was typically around 285.

We should call him KB for "Kiwaukee's Best". Cheap and gets the job done when you've got little money and nothing better. Actually, I like the guy as our nickel back.

And how many would we have gotten if we had a defense that could hold a lead in the fourth?

I'd rather pray that Okoye or Branch makes it to us at #12.

Ah, another M.D. fan. Good to have you on board. Just an old nickname, by the way.

My guess is that he's either asking too much or we're not interested. If he eventually signs with us, I'm guessing it will be because he finally realizes that nobody else wants him and his price comes down.

Zing! I like the move. He's not starter material, but he's definitely a good nickel back and he can fill in when needed. If Youboty steps up, we should be good, but that's still a big if. I'd be happy if they could sign one more FA, maybe Ian Scott or Chris Brown, though it wouldn't change my draft day approach.

A lot of draft people have Miami taking either Okoye or Branch, mostly Okoye...if they do, Branch doesn't make it past San Fran, I believe, and then both are gone by us.

Actually, I'm not so sure about that!

McCargo sucks. Why is he still on the roster?

I'm actually mostly encouraged by that list. We should be pretty well off for the next couple of years as long as JP and Evans are locked up.

According to clumpy's page, this saves us what, like $900,000? Also, time for me to eat some crow. I was absolutely convinced that we would get nothing more than a 4th for McGahee. But two low 3rds and a 7th? That's a lot more than I was expecting. Hopefully, the extra 3rd will give us an opportunity to pursue a decent RFA.

An interesting thought, although we would probably have to part with our #2, not the one we would get from the Ravens, considering the latter would be closer to a #3.

Sigh...where's Larry Kinnebrew when you need him?

Only the people on this board think his value is more than a 3rd. I'd even be surprised if we got a 3rd for him.

Okay, so since you brought up the question, here's something to chew on. I asked Chris Brown about our DT situation by e-mail. Although I understand the basics of our DT scheme (the 3-technique and 1-technique/NT are different positions requiring different skill players), it would seem that we need another DT to complement Triplett and McCargo (our current 3-technique guys) and Williams (our 1-technique guy, assuming Anderson is not on the roster next season). Therefore, wouldn't it make sense to get another 1-technique guy in FA or the draft? His response: So there you go. If this coaching staff thinks McCargo would make a good 1-technique guy, then I'm fine with that. And it means Okoye would at least make some sense.

Considering we have no NFL caliber guards on this team, my bet is one of the names out there. Plus hopefully Nick Harper.

Marv sucks. Way too old and senile. Whoops, wrong thread!

I'm actually a Kiwaukee fan, so I'm hoping he comes back. If we can grab someone like Nick Harper as well, I'd feel fairly comfortable with this group.

Signing players in March != Roster spot in September

No, but it may open the door for McGahee to Denver for their 4th or 5th round pick. Probably not, though.

Personally, I'd prefer to just call him a bust now and get it over with. It makes me feel better and validates me as a Bills fan.

What, no Marv?