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by MattRichWarren on Dec 15, 2009 6:47 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

Buffalo Bills’ All-Decay Team : Buffalo Sports Daily
"Every franchise has its busts, but few can put together a complete lineup of failures who came with so much promise. These aren’t just any scrubs; they’re guys who, based on what was invested in them, were counted on to make the team respectable at least. " Can't say I agree with Willis McGahee on here.

S Byrd leads NFL and interception-happy Bills - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
John Wawrow of the AP analyzes the Bills' interception totals from the year. [Ed. Note: Check out the caption on the photo above and catch the mistake.]

Evans again forgotten on Bills' offense : Jerry Sullivan : The Buffalo News
"You have to feel a twinge of sympathy for poor Lee Evans. Good guy. Good teammate. Good in the community. Good hands. Great speed. But in his sixth NFL season, the Bills' wide receiver is struggling through the most discouraging season of his career."

Bills replay: Running backs finally run wild : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
In his game tape review, Allen Wilson focuses in on the Bills run blocking and running backs.

Buffalo Bills Replay | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
"We're trying to say some nice things about the Bills because this might be our last chance. This is probably the last game they're going to win this season." Thanks Sal!

Perfect ending for Colts, Saints would be Super Bowl | Democrat and Chronicle
Buffalo was holding opponents to a 62.5 passer rating before Kansas City's Matt Cassel registered a 35.4 rating in a 16-10 home loss to the Bills. The Bills entered Sunday with a 25th-ranked 70.0 passer rating themselves, and Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 65.8 rating in victory Sunday.

Buffalo Bills NFL News Updates - CBSSports.com Rapid Reports
The Bills are currently leading the league in INTs with 25. The last time Buffalo had that many takeaways through the air was in 1975.

Moorman has shot at elusive number – Inside The Bills
"After Sunday’s masterful performance in which he finished with a net average of 53, Moorman’s net average for the season is now 41.4, good for third in the league."

Monday Morning Quarterback - Peter King - SI.com
King named Brian Moorman his special teams player of the week for punting four times for a 53-yard average and not surrendering a return yard. He forgot to mention the other stuff like getting a bad snap up for Rian Lindell and calling a timeout instead of taking a delay of game penalty.

Run game revs up - BuffaloBills.com
"My hat goes off to Jonathan Stupar because he played every play on offense," said Fred Jackson. "He was on the field (throwing up) at one point. He was a guy that wanted to perform for us and help us get a victory. Jamon coming in as another tight end to help us [when Shawn Nelson went down]. It was about guys just wanting to get a victory."

Scott growing into role at linebacker : The Buffalo News
"He's a big safety and a small linebacker," Fewell said. "Bryan is really stepping up to the plate for us because we need guys to step up to the plate. It's not the role that he envisioned himself to be in at the beginning of the season but it shows how unselfish he is and how unselfish this team is."

What Else Can We Expect? | Democrat and Chronicle | Three-Point Stance
Sal Maiorana lauds defensive ends Aaron Schobel and Chris Kelsay for playing well and explains why he dislikes Aaron Maybin so much. He also calls for Brian Brohm because Ryan Fitzpatrick "couldn’t start for about 20 Division I college teams."

No passing mark yet for Fitzpatrick | Olean Times Herald
"One question was emphatically answered on Sunday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium: neither Trent Edwards nor Ryan Fitzpatrick will be the Bills’ quarterback come training camp next July."

Taking out the Trash: Bill of goods - George Winkler - Fantasy Source Blitz - Sporting News
"Perry Fewell says he's sticking with Fitzpatrick, but it doesn't take an Ivy League education for fantasy owners to know the Harvard grad should be punted."

Bills Announce Tickets Available For Last Two Games | WKBW News
The Bills have announced that approximately 2,000 tickets are available for Sunday’s game vs. the New England Patriots and over 5,000 tickets remain for the January 3rd game vs. the Indianapolis Colts.

Countdown Daily Insight Center: NE-BUF - ESPN Video - ESPN
Football Scientist KC Joyner takes you into the IBM Insight Center to tell you the keys to victory.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Jake Locker Could Have Been #1
"Sam Bradford is a mid-first round talent. I project Colt McCoy as a late first to early second round pick, with the likes of Tim Tebow, Dan LeFevour, Tony Pike and Sean Canfield in a glut just beyond him. Watch out for Arkansas's Ryan Mallet, however. He's a very raw talent and underclassmen, but has the skills to sneak in to the first round if he elects to leave early."

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He also calls for Brian Brohm because Ryan Fitzpatrick “couldn’t start for about 20 Division I college teams.”

by Michael_Necci on Dec 15, 2009 8:10 AM EST reply actions

Yikes. I like Sal in general, but some days I just can’t handle him.

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by Brian Galliford on Dec 15, 2009 8:50 AM EST reply actions

He's really negative

It’s almost like you have to have some mental fortitude prepared going into reading his articles so you don’t catch despair.

Mmmph rrgh prrmf! - someone with his mouth gagged

by Dyl on Dec 15, 2009 9:13 AM EST up reply actions

i don’t see how you can blame him. This team has been mired in mediocrity since 1994.

by quantumuprising on Dec 15, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions

Ugh, I’m so tired of the Mallett talk. I am an Arkansas native (yes there are Bills fans down here) and have grown up following the Hogs.

Mallett is not ready. Pleeeease believe me. He’s got a rifle, but it’s missing a scope! It reminds me of Losman’s lack of control on his non-bomb throws. At this point his accuracy is enough to make a college team. In the NFL a 6’6" specimen of a QB is not a guaranteed success. I feel very strongly about this player. Very few players can declare as sophomore, especially at such a mental position as quarterback, and Mallett is not at all that type of QB. We have to wait a year and see him develop. If he declares, stay away Bills! Next year he may be ready, (it is Bobby Petrino coaching him) but not now! Beware!

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by Dyl on Dec 15, 2009 9:17 AM EST reply actions

And it's not because I want the guy for another year in Arkansas.

I love the Hogs more than anything but the Bills. It’s even more exciting for me to see Hogs do well in the NFL than it is for them to do well in Fayetteville. I miss Felix Jones, McFadden, and George Wilson but it’s a pride thing.

RM just needs another year for his own sake. It is decidedly too early.

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by Dyl on Dec 15, 2009 9:20 AM EST up reply actions

I agree it’s too early for him, or for any college QB to declare. I will say that if he does declare and is there for the picking in round 2, I’d jump for joy if the Bills took him and began the project. In a perfect scenario (to me), They’d ultimately have Pennington, Brohm, and Mallet to work with.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2009 10:11 AM EST up reply actions

A player leaving too early is not a good reason to avoid drafting someone. It just needs to be done with a clear notion that he’s not ready to see the field. I’d take Mallett in a heartbeat provided that he not see any field time until at least 2011.

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by Brian Galliford on Dec 15, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions

But you know that’s not what would happen with this fanbase. At the first sign of inconsistency at the QB position we’ll be calling for Mallett “just to see what the rookie can do.” Look at everyone calling for Brohm now.

by Frank Reich Revolution on Dec 15, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, but the fan base shouldn’t be a motivating factor in football decisions.

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by Brian Galliford on Dec 16, 2009 5:50 AM EST up reply actions

On paper, that makes sense. In practice, though, I don’t think NFL teams have tended to employ that strategy. I suppose I am thinking more about Mallett’s development than the Bills’ chances of getting him. I think the extra year in college, starting in the SEC, will develop him much more than a year in the NFL holding a clipboard.

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by Dyl on Dec 16, 2009 6:23 AM EST up reply actions

Ouch on the "All-Decay Team" this quote about Jauron..........at the very end......like a slap to the face with a cold wet trout!

Yeah, he was given lemons, but he made brake fluid out of them.

Harsh

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by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 15, 2009 11:21 AM EST reply actions