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I know, since when was the injury to Edwards ever considered a "key" defensive injury? Somehow I doubt we would have performed any differently.

Are you seriously trying to tell people to not B word after the draft is over and we haven't drafted 10 new starters?

I officially hate ESPN now. I had to leave the house after the first period and didn't get back in my car until well after the game had ended. Turned on ESPN Radio to find out the final score during one of their 20-minute Updates...all I got was basketball scores, frigging baseball scores (?!?), and some Nascar result. Not even a whiff of hockey scores. Glad I don't have much need for radio.

What TE? It's an interesting concept, and it would probably work in a system where the QB was an intelligent, quick thinker who could pick the right open receiver on the play. I wonder if Losman is really up to the task. I think he throws a nice long ball (Miami, KC), but his quick decision-making is still up in the air, and I think defenses can still take advantage of that. Like Tags said, I think our success hinges more on the right guy at the QB position. A good O-line couldn't hurt, though.

He's probably just saying that because of the video up on BB.com today of Marv and Modrak talking draft picks. Someone in the media asked Modrak to comment on Bunkley, so he did. Clayton probably picked that up as an indication that he's the guy we want. Crack reporter, that guy.

I can think of many examples of movie translations that failed to capture that kind of writing...Dune and Hitchhiker's Guide come to mind...but I wonder if there are any good examples where that style of writing is done well on the big screen?

That was freaking hilarious!

Makes a great desktop picture. A simple screen capture is all that's needed.

Yes, but....who do the Bills pick??!?

Strange how that article happened to appear today...Ozymandius? Are you really Connor Byrne?

I would take one of them regardless of whether we sign Reyes. Chances are Villarial won't start and finish all 16 games, so having three starter-quality guards puts us in a great position.

I know he was supposed to meet with the Lions after us, but it sounded like he was very pleased with his visit to Buffalo. I was hoping we would sign him. Even if he doesn't end up the starting LG he would be a heck of a backup.

I also saw a segment with Mort when they were talking about the success and stability of the Steelers, and he was sure to mention Tom Donohoe as part of that.

It does not require one, but it is not incorrect to use one. focusing = focussing

If you haven't seen it before, check out this journal from a woman who rode her bike around the area a few years back. It was posted before, I recall, but if you haven't seen it yet it's a fascinating read.

I think there are two things to consider: how long before they should be able to make the playoffs, and how long before they can establish a consistent winner. I think we should be able to make the playoffs by next year with all the right moves. But I don't think this team will be a consistent winner, with a chance of winning it all, for at least 3 years.

I agree, we should trade down if the option is there, unless one of those two guys happen to be there (which they won't). However, I wonder if the recent CBA dealings might have some affect on Jones and his willingness to do business with Ralph, even on draft day? My guess is that it won't, particularly since this would have more to do with Jones getting what he wants, rather than the other way around.

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In that case, you should hope we trade down.

Would you have said the same thing in '02 when it was Williams vs. McKinnie?

This is going to be "Mike Williams vs. Bryant McKinnie" all over again.

What, this thread wasn't good enough for yous guys? As far as Clayton goes, I can't say for sure because I don't recall exactly what he has been saying, but my impression is that the "poison pill" clause that was introduced into the CBA is not finalized. It's part of the CBA that hasn't been formally voted on yet, but will be later this year. So even though it's part of the CBA, it's not officially part of it...yet. I'm guessing that this is where Ralph and Gazoo differ...Gazoo probably is getting on Ralph's case for crying about a clause that isn't officially part of it yet, but Ralph (rightly so, in my mind) is raising a ruckus about it to make sure that as much public support as possible is on his side, forcing the owners' hands. Just my $0.02.

I love Kliban's work. The man was really a pioneer, in some respects. He died a few years back, didn't he?

That was just a thing of beauty.

Easily the best article I've read so far on Wilson and his one-man (perhaps now two-man) crusade. Rehashes a lot of facts that are already known but it does a nice job putting it in perspective. Roth gets it right