Homer

We're not splitting with them this year...we're kickin their @ss everytime we play

I think he has played everything but DB...heres hoping he finds a home inside.

Out of the 2010 draft we still have 5 players on the team...Moats is starting, Spiller is 1b RB, Carrington rotation, Easley is on the PS and Troup would be in the DT rotation if not on IR. Yes we lost a 5th, 6th and 2...7th rounders. 2011...8 players still onthe team with 4 starters including Hairston until Pears gets back and the rest valuable backup. 2012...We cut some player we would have kept in any other year because our talent is better. All in all I can find little fault in Nix's drafts

After a dozen years of frustration ...who wouldnt?

If the offense, even with the addtions, remains the same and the Defense with the strong additions is better, then logically the team should be better. The big question is...does fan logic apply to football?

Even thought I feel this team is better and applaud Nix's reloading effort over the past 3 years, I feel we are finally in a position to make real strides next year, maybe a QB or LB but maybe we'll see that this team is "for real" and be able to get one of those "luxury picks" and actually feel good about it...unlike the Spiller pick (which I actually liked).

I have been hearing (reading) alot of whining about cuts and who we should have kept and even who we should bring back in. It got me thinking about if this team is significantly better than last year. So lets go down the list. FO= +0…the same...no changes that I remember (but I am getting old) Coaching staff= same as above with the exception of bumping DW from LB coach to DC. Plus addition of quality QB coach, I really like this move and I feel like we've gotten better so I'll give it a +1. QB=the same, same guys with the exception of TJ who no one has seen enough of in a Bills uni. I think this is even +0 although additions to the coaching staff may result in better play. RB = +1 better. I believe that the RB position got better in 2 ways. Spiller grew up or improved his running and is staying behind his blockers better. He is also a better blocker which allows for more run differentiation. Fred X is still the man and Choice is probably a decent 3rd back. I’m going to add Dickerson to this list because I saw him listed as FB. I think he is a good pick up and can catch the ball out of the backfield or off the LOS. All in all +1. WR= +0 (even). I struggled with this one, although I don’t think keeping 4 wr’s plus Smith is an issue due to the fact that we have Chandler, Fred X, Spiller and maybe Dickerson who also offer targets. Im looking forward to TJ Graham coming along but at this point we haven’t seen enough of him. This group may be addition by subtraction…I was never that fond of Ruvell Martin. Oline= +1. I say this because I feel Cordy Glen is an upgrade over Bell and the overall depth is better, especially with blocking scheme. I feel Cordy has been thrown in the fire and has done relatively well against top DE’s Orackpo in Washington and Jared Allen of Vikes. Much of this depends on Eric Pears and whether Hairston needs to take his place for injury issues. Dline +2. I think we’ve made our biggest improvement on the team in this area in a number of ways. First I think switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3 suited our players better allowing us to put both Dareus and K. Williams on the line at the same time and have suitable depth in Johnson and Carrington although many would have wished to keep Heard or Gilbert instead of Carrington. I think in this case they FO kept Carrington for several reasons…1, he was a Bills third round pick and the FO wants this to work out…2, he has played everywhere except DB and may have become a very versatile player adding to depth. Our pass rush is so much better that the differing teams will have to “pick their poison” in who to double team. We’ve gotten a glimpse of this in pre season with Dareus, Williams and Williams all getting sacks without the help of Anderson who has been off the field since the first game. LB= +0. Hopefully some of the young guys will come on and/or the Dline will make the LB,s look better but I don’t see a huge amount of increase nor do I see any fall off from last season. DB’s= +1. I think Florence was cut for a reason more than just salary and will not be back…apparently Denver felt the same. I think that when McGee is healthy he is the best corner on the team and always plays his heart out either in pass or run support. I think Gilmore is an important addition and will go a long way to making this team better but may have general rookie mistakes along the way. I feel McKelvin has finally found his spot and has become very valuable on ST. Byrd and Wilson should have a good year but I’m kind of worried about fall off from Wilson who is getting older and I’m starting to wonder about Searcy’s ability to come on not to mention we kept Howell who I understand had a good preseason but still have to think (who?) when ever his name is mentioned. I kind of worry about AJ Williams and feel he may be the weak link which may not matter as much if McGee is healthy. All in all I feel as though the DB’s have gotten better. ST= +1. I think Potter adds a lot and will challenge Lindel next season for more than just kick offs. This part of the team seems to be in mid season form and is really looking good in all areas. Overall I see no negatives, although there are some areas we may not have improved on this year, this was an exciting off season and maybe you can’t do it all. I feel the overall talent on this team is much better and we have finally gotten to the point where when we make cuts other teams may pick them up. Take this with a grain of salt as it is all seen through a Homers eyes.

Packers cut OT Datko...I was surprised he didnt stick...he was well thought of

Oh...who do you think waas QB for those 6 wins we had??? The same guy we had for the 10 loses...nvm

Unfortunately December 21st comes before the superbowl.

I figured it out one year and it was over 700 hours per year...lol...I need a life other than the Bills

certainly worth the time to help understand why some of the changes were made.

OMG the injury bug has already bitten...Merriman dinged, this will probably be the end for him, Nelson obviously tore something, and Heard is probably out for the season since he's been hobbled since mini camp..

Ugh I meant Musket instead of muzzleloader...so he could be the Amish Musket...which sounds better anyway.

Well...that might make it harder to intercept

Its the same difference between a rifle and a muzzle loader...spin adds to accuracy. Maybe Fitz should be called the Amish muzzleloader instead of Amish rifle.

Id remove RB White and add Carrington to the DT rotation

For those that dont know, a concussion is a brain bruise,the brain is approximately the consistancy of a stiff custard pudding, think of the brain as a peanut in a shell, when you rattle it you get a bruise on one side but you also get a bruise on the opposite side causing twice the damage as most people think. Continuous concussions cause tearing and stretching of the neurons making thought (electrical and chemical)transmition difficult.

Joplin Missouri from Kenmore NY by way of Asia, Mexico and Alaska.

Hmmm...just cut a team captain cause he wont give up his number...whatever.

I like Danny Batten but if he doesnt make the team all that means to me is we upgraded the talent on the team.

The Ball Busters

The Bounty Hunters

He might be the pick...Nix said at the luncheon that even if someone is picked high he doesn't have to play high at the beginning of the season.

A heart attack before the draft...that sucks. get well soon and dont read too much on the forums...lol