To often I see mocks, here and elsewhere, having the Bills select a CB. Even worse its often Leon Hall.

While yes CB is a need, our biggest need is MLB and DE/DT.

The Bills should have 3-4 guys on thier radar for pick #12 round 1 come April.

Patrick Willis
Adam Carriker
Charles Johnson

or if by some freak act of god Jammal Anderson or Branch fall....one of them.

Our biggest need is on the DL, where apart from Schobel we dont have anyone doing anything. Carriker would be my first choice. At 6-6 290 this monster can play DE or DT and hes so strong he gives whoevers at MLB a fighting chance to get in and make a play.

An attacking MLB like Willis would be a great fit as well.

If we draft Leon hall im going to punch marv levy in the neck.

Right now im thinking okoye or willis for the bills

with willis on the trading block id expect them to move up and get ap or lynch

Bills should not use a first round poick on a RB they have too many other big needs. If they trade Mcgahee it will depend on what they can get for him.

BRent, would you trade McGahee to the Giants for their second rounder?

i wouldnt get rid off him for a 2nd although he is very unhappy there and will become a problem next yr if he stays

Anybody else think the Bills are not going in the right direction comeon sign someone back letting Clements and Fletcher walk away might do the same if they cant trade Spikes away and Willis is on the block They did sign Dockery but so far I cant say that I like wat theyve done so far Anyone else feel this way or am I a loner on this one

I think the Bills have done a nice job.
The bills didn't sign Fletcher back because their defense requires the MLB to attack at line of scrimmage and make plays. Fletcher although he is a great LB he doesn't do this well enough. He makes 90% of his tackles 5-10 yards downfield and gets pushed around too much.
The Bills had no chance of re-signing Clements(look at the contract he got 8yrs.- $80 million and $22 million in guaranteed. And they believe they drafted his replacement last year with Ashton Youboty, who many gurus had going in the late first round and compare him to Clements/Winfield.
The Bills have huge improvements to their O-Line with the signings of LG Derrick Dockery, RT Langston Walker, and C/OG Jason Whittle(Depth guy).
Then they also re-signed DE Chris Kelsay, who had a great year last year(5th on the team in tackles and 5.5 sacks)
Spikes isn't the same player he was in 2004. Keith Ellison did great in replacing him in the games Spikes was out. He won't be that big of a loss. He has been very negative in the locker room the last two years anyway. And they don't need that with this young team.
The Bills aren't going to trade McGahee. With Henry, McAllister, and Rhodes on the Market (ALL OF THEM ARE CHEAPER) teams are going to invest in them. Seattle couldn't trade Alexander two years ago and he's better.

I like what they have done.

Youboty aint Clements

but i see ur reasoning

It looks like McGahee is going to Baltimore.
The Bills have brought in Dominic Rhodes and Chris Brown for visits. And reports out of Baltimore are that they are interested in getting McGahee for a day one draft choice.

I would love to see the Bills to sign both Rhodes and Brown but it probably won't happen.
I would really love to see them visit with Jamal Lewis and sign him.

How about you other Bills fans? Brown or Rhodes? OR Lewis if he were an option?

I would rather have Brown though in the end over Rhodes.
BUT of the three I would like Jamal Lewis.

At this point I feel that Jamal Lewis isn't a featured back anymore. I think the rash of injuries and age have drained him of his once all pro status. He's still a good back who I think would be very effective if he split carries or had a specific role. That could be 1st and 2nd down the majority of the time. I don't think you want to consistently go over 20-23 carries a game with him. Another problem is he's going to want to get paid big money and i feel he doesn't merit it at this point.


Brown has shown some talent but, his upright style always seems to leave him injured.

Rhodes, you have to be careful because many a back has been awesome in a specific role, and when answered to be a full time player has not lived up to it. Lamont Jordan and a few years ago Amos Zeroue come to mind.

I'm not thrilled with any of them but, value wise Brown is probably the best call . Talent wise you'd probably go with Lewis but, you're going to overpay.

Doesn't seem like overpaying is a problem in Buffalo anymore with some of the contracts they've handed out recently, ie dockery and kelsay.

Lewis isn't that old. He's 27 and he was a 1000 yard rusher this year. He younger than most featured backs in the NFL.
I would like to see them bring in Lewis and Brown if they could or Rhodes and Brown. But it looks like Rhodes is going to play for the Giants.
I don't think the Bills overpayed for Kelsay. He had a graet year last year(5th on the team in tackles and 5.5 sacks). He was signed to a 5 year 23 million contract and 11 million in guareenteed.

He may still be young but, he has a lot of miles on him. He really hasn't been dominant since the year he went over 2000 yards. You'd figure he'd have a year or two between where he went for 1500 yards or so. I guess we agree to disagree on Kelsay.

The Baltimore Sun also reports that the Bills and Ravens are working on a deal right now which will send McGahee to Baltimore for Baltimore's 2nd round pick(66th overall) and their 5th round pick in the 08 draft. The deal should be completed by Thursday afternoon.

Cleveland sign RB Jamal Lewis and NY. Giants are expected to sign RB Dominic Rhodes by Friday Morning.

The Bills are bringing Corey Dillon in on Thursday.
The Bills are expected to sign RB's- Chris Brown and Corey Dillon on Thursday before both of them leave One Bills Drive. The Bills have been talking to Dillon's agent since Wednesday morning about a contract.

I think this would make a nice duo in Buffalo. Dillon scores lots of TD's- something the Bills have been missing in the running game.

Or the Bills can draft a RB with the 2nd round pick from Baltimore to draft a guy like Michael Bush or Tony Hunt or even Brian Leonard(FB/RB). But I think they will use their first three picks on defense.

I DONT CARE WHAT PEOPLE THINK IM LOVING WHAT THE BILLS ARE DOING SO FAR THIS OFFSEASON

Additions:
LG- Derrick Dockert
RG/RT- Langston Walker
RG/C- Jason Whittle
OL- Kirk Chambers
DT- Darwin Walker

Resignings:
DE- Chris Kelsay
CB- Kiwaukee Thomas
RB- Anthony Thomas
RB- Shaud Williams
CB- Jabari Greer
DE- Anthony Hargrove
DT- Tim Anderson


GOOD BYES:
RB- Willis McGahee- (Im happy hes VERY overrated)
LB- London Fletcher- (Doesn't fit our scheme- makes 85% of his tackles 5 yards downfield)
CB- Nate Clements- (Will be missed the most- but the Bills didn't have 80 million to spend on 1 player)
LB- Takeo Spikes- (will be missed as a person- but hes injuried and not the same player he once was- but a great person and leader)
S- Matt Bowen
OG- Mike Gandy
FB- Daimon Shelton

Unless the Bills are thinking they can get the kind of production they got out of MaGahee with A-Train, I really don't see them passing up on Marshawn Lynch. Sure, other positions could be filled here, but Lynch is a pretty special RB prospect and there are linebackers, defensive ends, and defensive tackles for days in this draft. Check it:

Round 1: Marshawn Lynch
Round 2: Quinn Pitock
Round 3: Daymeion Hughes
Round 4: Dan Bazuin
Round 5: Earl Everett
Round 6: Brandon Frye
Round 7: Drew Tate

The Bills have two 3rd rounders and two 7th rounders

Heres my mock draft for the Bills:
1st round- Patrick Willis- ILB- Ole Miss
2nd round- Tony Hunt- RB- Penn State
3rd round- Tim Shaw- OLB- Penn State
3rd round- Fred Bennett- CB- South Carolina
4th round- Michael Bush- RB- Louisville
6th round- Cory Anderson- FB- Tennessee
7th round- John Beck- QB- BYU
7th round- Kenny Scott- CB- Georgia Tech

In my opinion, Michael Bush is gone in round 3. Also, do they really have the need for 2 running backs in the draft? I'm sure they could take 1 and bring in a veteran FA to compete with the rookie for the job.

I think that with the new surgery Bush just had about a week ago no workouts, and not playing this entire season except 1 game, he will drop out of day 1.

If Bush is sitting there in Round 4 when the Bills are on the clock I think they will jump all over him, even if the drafted a RB in round 1 or 2.

I don't think there is a running back out there in free agency except for mabye Dominick Williams(who I would love to see here- if healthy) or Chris Brown that may interest the Bills.

The only RBs on their roster is A-train, Shaud Williams and Fred Jackson.

Shaud Williams was interviewed by Sasha Cohen (Ali G, Borat, Gay guy) when he was at Alabama. Cohen was in character as the gay guy. It's gut busting hilarious. If you get a chance check it out.

Where do we find this.

I think I saw it on HBO, The Ali G Show. Maybe on youtube???

what should i search for on youtube?? what to type in?

Maybe Sasha Cohen or Ali G?? When Borat gets a lesson on how to play American football in the South is pretty funny. I'm sure that one is on youtube.

I am too busy scouting college to pay all that much attention to the NFL (except my own team...the Pats), but, did anyone else expect Trent Edwards to be this good this fast??

Trent was my favorite QB in the draft, but not even I thought he would be this good. If anything, he's played better than his stats have showed because he's been put in two dumb situations, the same situations, in two games in a row. The Dallas game, they have the lead, and they call a pass play and he throws an interception taken back to midfield I think it was in the Dallas game. Then, yesterday, the Bills are backed up by their own endzone, they have the lead, and they call another pass play and it's another interception that went for a TD (though it was called back). I can't even put that on Trent because he shouldn't be in those situations to begin with. They should have 3 wins, but only have 2. They have a great shot at beating the Jets next week though, and they can beat Miami. I can't believe it they'll end the year most likely with the 2nd best record in the AFC East.

Im loving Trent Edwards right now. He has impressed me a lot. I havent felt this good about a QB in Buffalo in a long time. Losman is now trade bait, and i think we can get a 2nd round pick for him. Edwards has amazing poise for a rookie QB, he has a quick release, a good leader in the huddle and very accurate. He may be the smartest QB we've had, and hes only a rookie, he will get better. He kind of reminds me of Tom Brady because of his strengths and the fact that he got drafted based on his potential and teams overlooked him. We need to get a #2 WR in this years draft to take some pressure of of Evans. We have good depth but we dont have a true #2, as Price, Parrish and Reed are all better #3 WRs. Then we need to find a better target from the TE position after that I think we will have a great offense. I hope DeShawn Jackson is on the board when our pick comes around.
But I think we have a good chance to win our next three games- NY Jets, Cincinnati, and Miami three of the worst run defenses in the NFL, time for Marshawn to run the show.

I thought Edwards was the 3rd best QB in the draft behind Russel and Quinn.

Edwards reminds me a little of a more athletic Dan Fouts, he may even be as good is he gets the right weapons and coaching.

How's Dwayne Wright doing? Is he seeing any PT?

Also, what about John Wendling? Is he seeing any PT?

I hear the Bills are starting to sour on Youboty because he's injury prone and not tough enough.

JP came in and played well who starts next week now JP or Trent? I like JP personally what about yall?

At the start of the NFL season, I ranked the teams in each division--each conference---and overall!! I had the Buffalo Bills as the 2nd best team in the AFC East because they are so competitive within the division and (even in the lean years) have an excellent home field record. My projection was based on J P Losman being the QB for 16 games BUT I only had the Bills winning 6 games (New England 14-2--NY Jets 4-12--and Miami 3-13). I also had Trent Edwards as the third best QB in the 2007 draft and potential late first round material. I would go with Edwards now because #1--you cannot catch the Patriots for the Division title--#2 a myriad of teams would have to fold in order to make a wild card run--#3 Trent Edwards gives you the best shot to catch a team that might start to slide because J P losman does not seem to be able to win on the road (not a Losman problem but a team problem) and Edwards just may give them the best shot at a road win or two which might just get them to 9-7 and a wild card spot--thanks for listening--rich from newport (Oh By The Way--J P Losman always seems so timid when he plays the Patriots and I did not see that in Trent Edwards)

Bills could easily be 4-3 or even 5-2. Remember the Dallas game? Denver game in week one, too.

Dick Jauron has done a nice job this year, IMO.

Oh absolutely. A few plays go their way and they are right in the mix with the 2nd tier of teams in the AFC.

Word from Buffalo is that JP plays this week as Trent Edwards is injured and won't get enough practice reps. After that, they're refusing to commit themselves. I think they'll go with whoever they believe gives them the best chance to win. Personally I'd give Edwards the rest of the year and then decide whether he's good enough that they can shop JP.

John Wendling is playing just about all his plays on special teams but a few on defense and he looks good so far.
Dwayne Wright is seeing more playing time but he still hasn't really shown too much but he looks like a good third down back.
And i havent heard that about Youboty.

They should be 5-2 but they gave up two game winning drives and lost with no time on the clock

What does everyone think about the play of John DiGiorgio so far? Hes not looking to bad for a 2nd year undrafted rookie. But Paul Posluszny is the man.

Youboty has struggled to stay healthy and learn the D, the others will be just fine.

He is limited as an athlete but he's tough and smart, reminds me of Neal Olkewitcz

We love John DiGiorgio here at CDS. We were probably the only draft service to predict big things for John, despite his undrafted status. He may not be the biggest guy around but he is tough, smart and will give you 100% when he is out there.

The guy is just a FOOTBALL PLAYER, period!

I completly agree but i dont think he will maintain the starting job because Posluszny is a better and more dominent LB

It is pretty obvious that the Bills need a TE in the upcoming draft. They need a big target. My top 3 would be Martin Rucker, Jacob Tamme, and Kellen Davis. I know there are better ones like Carleson and F. Davis but they will probably be going early second rd. Depending on how bad they want one, they could take Rucker in mid-late 2nd, Tamme in the 3rd, or Davis in the 4th or 5th. What do u see the Bills doing and how big of a priority is TE for this team?

I would love 2 c us pick either Malcolm Kelly or Adarius Bowman in the first round (either would be a upgrade at #2 WR and it would give us a big physical reciever something we dont have). Then draft Rucker in the second round. Then in the third I would like Zach Bowman- CB from Nebraska (we need a bigger more physical #2 CB)

Free agents i would like to see the Bills pick up:

OLB- Karlos Dansby- Arizona (improves the run defense greatly with the return of Posluszny
CB- Charles Tillman- Chicago (the Bills find Clements replacement for alot less money)

DT- Tommy Kelly- Oakland
DT- Damione Lewis- Carolina
QB- Josh McCown- Oakland
OG- Montrae Holland- Denver
TE- L.J Smith- Philadelphia
RB- T.J Duckett- Detroit


Goodbyes:

DT- Larry Tripplett
CB- Kiwaukee Thomas
TE- Ryan Neufeld
QB- JP Losman (traded for a 4th round pick)


Resignings:

WR/ST- Sam Aiken
LB- Mario Haggan
LB- Josh Stamer
OG- Jason Whittle
S- Jim Leonard


What Do you guys think?????

If Rucker is on the board after the 1st 10 picks of Round 2, RUN! DO NOT WALK to select him, he has upside in the Antonio Gates area, still not much of a blocker but a nightmare match up in the seam!

The bears resigned Tillman so he won't be there. Another CB who I think is a FA is Marcus Trufant-not sure though. A DT who might be a free agent is Corey Williams from Green Bay-very underrated. If we got one or both of those guys we would be better off. Like Karlos Dansby and also the Bills have the cap space to go after Terrell Suggs so they have lots of possibilities. I think Trufant and Williams are FA's because their teams used their first pick in last year's draft in their position.

I dont think Trufant is available but he could be. I may have passed his name when looking through the offseason Free Agents List. I would like to see Corey Williams come to Buffalo, i didnt know he was a free agent. But it would be great if the Bills could pick up either Dansby or Suggs and then the return of Posluszny the Bill would have a great LB core, and the run defense would greatly improve.

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