Housekeeping

[Buftex]

Yeah, I heard the Brown comments, so I have been waiting for something to happen. As I recall, Brown was saying it (whatever the surprise move is) could happen before the season was over...At the time, I immeidately thought it would be Steve Johnson...and possibly, traiding Spiller in the off-season. I am not advocating either move, but, Stevie has had a rough season...and then reading, a few weeks back, that he and Marrone had to have a "air clearing" sit-down kind of gave me the sense that, no matter what they say in public, the fact is "air" needed to be cleared, which is indicitive of some friction, uncertainty, or displeasure on at least one side of the situation. Then, I believe, I heard, that is was the second such meting this season between the two. So, I was kind of waiting for the othe shoe to fall, so to speak. But then, wither it is the holidays, or the death of Steves' mother, who knows?

 

As for Spiller: personally, I love the kid. I realize he has had a somewhat disappointing season (I beleive the NFLN talking heads named as the most disppointing player of the season, in realtion to all the pre-season buzz on him), but i really think that is as much a function of nagging injuries, and, frankly, poor use by the new coaching staff. Marrone, on a few occaisions this season, in his mid-week press conferences, has sounded mildly frustrated with Spiller. I know he is a good kid, good team-mate, so it isn't a personality issue. Just sounds like Marrone seems to feel that Spiller has some poor tendancies...would hate to see the Bills give up on Spiller, but I guess I wouldn't be shocked.

 

 

Even with a "diappointing" season like this one, I can't help but feel he is the most electrifying offensive player the Bills have had in many, many years. However, given his age, "potential" and contract situation, I can't help but wonder if they would consider shopping

[Flip Johnson]

Surprise moves would be Nigel Bradham, Eric Pears or TJ Graham. Guys that start that could be released.

 

I would be really surprised to see Spiller traded but admit that there is a slight possibility of it. There is no way however that Dareus gets traded. He is a 22 year old (I think) that was the 3rd pick in the draft that is just now scratching the surface of his potential. It is impossible to think that he may be gone.

 

We are assuming that Chris Brown ever has inside information. That is a leap.

 

Spiller and SJ have been disappointing (although injuries and poor QB play have contributed to both situations) but I don't know of any compelling reason to move on. Neither would command a high pick, nor are their current deals unfriendly. There is no indication that Stevie is actually a malcontent, just a colorful character.

 

Releasing Nick Barnett would have been termed a "surprise" by Chris Brown. I'm not expecting anything earthshaking.

[BillsBytheBay]

I can't remember where I saw this but there was a discussion on "surprise cuts/trades" and how Marrone wanted to get rid of guys that aren't team guys.

 

With that in mind I wouldn't be surprised to see Spiller and Dareus gone before or during the draft. Especially since the report came out that Dareus was benched in the first quarter for being habitually late to team meetings. I hope that this isn't the case, but it wouldn't surprise me at all. I also think Stevie remains with the team.

 

I also think there is no way in hell they're going to draft another QB next year. I think it'll be Manuel, Lewis, and Tuel again.

ha,ha,ha,ha. No.

[jaybee]

With one game to go that has now been Flexed to help the Patriots as the NFL always does to protect Golden Boy Tom Brady,

 

I've boned up on the science of this and by golly, its true !! Once again, the NFL has flexed its schedule to protect the best NFL QB in our lifetimes.

 

WOW !! Just when you think this place is calming down, the silliness comes right back.

 

NFL rescheduled for Brady?

 

Keep em coming, Bro, keep em coming !

[BUNCH OF MULARKEY]

Players that play a lot that should be replaced or moved down the depth chart for an upgrade and depth are pretty obvious.

Legurski

Urbik

Pears

Chandler

Graham

Johnson

Moats

Bradham

I hear all of y'all that think qb should be on there, but ya gotta fix the line and receivers first.

Addressing qb again is like putting new tires on a car every year without getting it aligned first.

[Gray Beard]

Players that play a lot that should be replaced or moved down the depth chart for an upgrade and depth are pretty obvious.

Legurski

Urbik

Pears

Chandler

Graham

Johnson

Moats

Bradham

I hear all of y'all that think qb should be on there, but ya gotta fix the line and receivers first.

Addressing qb again is like putting new tires on a car every year without getting it aligned first.

I think you are on the right track, but having 3 OL, 2 WR and 2 LB on your list seems a little unrealistic. No way all of those positions will be upgraded. I think that 1 OL, 1 TE, 1 WR and 1 LB might be more believable. And might be good enough. Ok, maybe 2 OL.

[BUNCH OF MULARKEY]

I think you are on the right track, but having 3 OL, 2 WR and 2 LB on your list seems a little unrealistic. No way all of those positions will be upgraded. I think that 1 OL, 1 TE, 1 WR and 1 LB might be more believable. And might be good enough. Ok, maybe 2 OL.

Yea I was thinkin the same thing. Maybe find a decent lineman in free agency and draft another. Then there's the Hairston mystery.

After the Tampa game I'm convinced something has to be done with that group.

[3rdand12]

Players that play a lot that should be replaced or moved down the depth chart for an upgrade and depth are pretty obvious.

Legurski

Urbik

Pears

Chandler

Graham

Johnson

Moats

Bradham

I hear all of y'all that think qb should be on there, but ya gotta fix the line and receivers first.

Addressing qb again is like putting new tires on a car every year without getting it aligned first.

Dont you have to put the tires on , before you align it ?

I love automotive analogy

 

I think you are on the right track, but having 3 OL, 2 WR and 2 LB on your list seems a little unrealistic. No way all of those positions will be upgraded. I think that 1 OL, 1 TE, 1 WR and 1 LB might be more believable. And might be good enough. Ok, maybe 2 OL.

You are hired

[BUNCH OF MULARKEY]

Lol thanks. It's refreshing when people are friendly in here instead of always going to the ends of the earth to prove everybody else wrong. The 'I'm smarter than you are' stuff gets old sometimes.

[Kevin]

 

 

It was started in this thread.

 

Thank you Rubes for finding that. I read that original post again and can't help but think that Dareus will be a surprise trade if Marrone views him being late to team meetings detrimental.

 

Once again, I don't want to see Spiller and Dareus go, and I hope they don't, I'm just saying that with CB's comments I wouldn't be at all surprised. That's all I'm saying.

 

Lol thanks. It's refreshing when people are friendly in here instead of always going to the ends of the earth to prove everybody else wrong. The 'I'm smarter than you are' stuff gets old sometimes.

 

That sounds like a bunch of mularkey to me.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Why do you have these thoughts about Hairston? Pretty sure he had a season ending injury.

 

Reported to be a back injury, but not a football-related injury. A little mystery, but I'm not sure why it gets tabbed "I don't want to play football" list.

[Buftex]

We are assuming that Chris Brown ever has inside information. That is a leap.

 

 

For better or worse, Brown is the closest thing to a "!@#$" that we have. He is paid by the Bills, and he chooses his words very carefully...he has intimated things in the past that have come to pass, if you listen close enough. He seemed pretty definitive that something was going to happen... I don't think he would say anything like that, unless he knew something we don't... btw, if anybody had listened to Chris Brown, and only Chris Brown prior to the most recent draft, you would have known that EJ Manuel was going to be their first round pick...he was saying that long before anybody even entertained the notion.

[SoulMan]

SJ needs a fresh start with a team that values fumbles and 3rd down drops.

 

Pay Byrd.

[BUFFALOTONE]

Bradham is too good on special teams even thought the unit has sucked as a whole. Anyone who thinks we let go of KW a Captain needs their head examined. The OL as a whole was not that bad this year, we ran the ball at will most of the time, except for when Spiller literally sprints to the sideline like a pee wee player. EJ had a rough year and I really hope he lives at One Bill Drive in the offseason. Will they bring in vet? Yes I think so. But EJ needs t be a leader and get Stevie to pull his head out of his ass and actually take his role seriously.

[Kevin]

Dareus suspended for the first half of the game for a violation of another team rule. I'm thinking he's going to be traded prior to or during the draft.

 

This sucks. I love what Dareus brings but he's got to pull his head out of his ass.

[oman128]

I hope every single player on the bills walks up to Marcel Darius and smacks him upside the head.

[Kevin]

I hope every single player on the bills walks up to Marcel Darius and smacks him upside the head.

 

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