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I think he'd be the solid backup QB we are looking for and would give up a player like Whitner or McGee (assuming we had re-signed Greer) or a 3rd rounder, maybe even Peters straight up, if it's true that he is dogging it because of the contract.

New coaches in Cleveland and Detroit have already started to purge "try-hard-but-get-injured-or-can't cut-it"players. Surprising, so has old Tom in NY. Thngs are heating up around the league, but in Buffalo, Brandon is probably planning marketing strategy.

It's not too difficult to imagine improving these 3 positions, given the cap space we have + an 11th pick in the draft. For example, we sign a Birk or a Peppers, then draft kids like Orakpo, Cook or Casey. What's so outlandish about that? So...saying we do something like this, what kind of improvement would it make in the team's record? If any?

Whitner is slow (see Johnny Lee burn pat him) Whitner can't cover (see Randy out-leap him the end zone) Whitner can't tackle (see Sammy run over him at the LOS) Want more evidence? He can't make big plays...0 ints in 08. I'd rather have a guy as captain who can take an interception to the house than a guy who invites the team over to his house for nachos.

I would cut Kelsay the second I was sure that Schobel's foot has fully healed. Or...the second Chris Ellis showed something better in spring workouts. Or... the second Julius Peppers signed a Bills contract. Or... the second I drafted a top rookie this April. Or... maybe the second it became Feb. 9, just for the hell of it. We wouldn't save cap money, but we would send a message to other players that useless "hard-tryers" are not going to stick around anymore. We have Denny to place his position anyway; he's cheaper and better. As for the other three potential cuts, I might give McCargo one more chance. Simpson nd Royal are gone.

Nice metaphorical way of summing up the Bills' lack of competitive ownership and front office.

"Look for the Panthers to sign and trade Peppers for a first round pick this year, possibly through the franchise player tag. At least Panthers fans would have the draft to look forward to. Lets hope for a mid first rounder" The quote is only from a Panther fan site, but if there is any truth to the prediction, would you do it? I would, mainly because I can't see any player available at #11 who would fit our needs at DE as well as Julius Peppers. It would cost a bundle, but winning usually does. (I realize that what I just said makes it impossible, given Wilson's cheapness.)

If I were GM of the Bills (since there is none), I would try to upgrade at almost EVERY position next year, the exceptions being CB, RB and Punter. That leaves 18 positions, if you count kicker, that need upgrades. I would worry least about these guys, as they are either a little above average or have shown potential: Evans, Reed, Stroud, Schobel (if he recovers fully), Edwards, Dockery and Walker. A few others are average and you might win around them: Mitchell, Poz, Lindell, Scott, Butler The others are too soft and need to be cut or dropped into backup roles: Kelsay, Williams, Whitner, Simpson, Hardy, Preston, Ellison and any fullback still on the roster. That is eight starters that need replacing, a mighty task to be sure, but if they are still around next year, we won't win. Peters is a special case, or should I say, head case, and needs to be traded, which shouldn't be too difficult, considering he is a "Pro Bowler". Right? No wonder we don't have a GM. It's an impossible job!

Dansby LB Eric Wood C Ev Brown DE

says it all sad taht there is no hope while the Wilson era continues

From what I've seen, none of these guys look great. I would have voted for Raji but he disappeared in the Senior Bowl. Gotta be other choices. Trade down I guess.

Yeah, the more I want Senior Bowl practice and hear reports, the more I think an "unblockable" DT is the way to go this year. While we need a speed rusher more, there isn't a great one available. There is a prmising looking TE, but who changes games more, a dominating DT or TE? We missed on Haloti by taking Bobblehead Whitner; let's not miss again if Raji is there at 11. Put him with Stroud and our 4-3 D might not be bad. Get Peppers to go with Schobel while you're at it.

you got it right

Good grades, but you a little too easy...more Fs than Ds from me.

i'm in

Levy has made a lot of dough and rep screwing Buffalo.

Ralph is old, team is soft.

Thinks he would be a good fit here and would hire the right coach. I agree, but know Wilson would never give Piolii the money or freedom Pioli would want. Too bad, Dennis Williams is done his on-air stint at Gr because he was probably the only decent football mind they had. (Bunch of hockey jockstraps and Long or Grand Island whimps are all that are left.).

too slow to cover, too small to tackle great pick, levy

It's Ralph's team and he's cheap. Scrooge rules! There's no logic involved

Really good poll. I voted "horrible owner". How can a person 90 yearsold be so cheap? Wouldn't you think he'd wake up like Scroohe in "A Christmas Carol"? He needs to hire a real, proven GM and let him do his job. I know Donahoe is like the ghost of Christmas Past hanging over his shoulder, but he needs that football mind...a Scott Pioli type. It starts at the top and filters down. This team is going nowhere until Ralph either dies or sees the light and opens his heart and wallet.

Agreed. I love McGee and the rookies look promising, but WHY would you let areally good player, on and off the field, go elsewhereP Pay him. We have no pass rush, so we need strong CBs. I'd rathe keep a guy you know can play than sign someone else's castoff.

None of the above. Terrence McGee.

Gotta agree.