Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 3/5

by MattRichWarren on Mar 5, 2011 8:52 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 3-4
Carson Palmer, Tyler Thigpen and Colin Kaepernick all get discussed at solutions at QB. Chris Brown says Kraig Urbik has the inside track at right guard if Eric Wood moves to center full time. He also re-affirmed his belief that Erik Pears has the inside track at right tackle. Brown wraps up with Nick Fairley talk.

Former teammates reflect on the late Jack Kemp - The Buffalo News
Some of Jack Kemp's teammates reminisce about the guy they revered for his team play and leadership.

In Pro Athletes’ Finances, a Defensive Line Pays - NYTimes.com
Paul Posluszny is an example of what professional athletes should do with their money.

NFL.com news: Sides to resume talks Monday as CBA deadline extended a week
"During Friday's one-day extension, teams were instructed to operate as if the CBA has expired, meaning they no longer can cut, re-sign players or make any player moves until a new CBA is bargained. The terms will remain the same under the new seven-day extension."

Sports, Ink - Blogs - The Buffalo News
On March 5, 1970 Jack Kemp retired from football.

Making millions in the AFC East - AFC East Blog - ESPN
The Bills have 19 players, the most in the AFC East, making $1 million or more in base salary.

Rutkowski on Kemp - BillBoard - Blogs - The Buffalo News
"Here's an audio clip with former Bill Ed Rutkowski talking about Kemp's running ability."

Maguire on Kemp - BillBoard - Blogs - The Buffalo News
"Here's an audio clip of Maguire recalling Kemp's leadership when the two played for the Los Angeles Chargers under famed coach Sid Gillman."

Thurman Thomas Standing Behind Players As Lockout Looms - 13WHAM.com
"Look at it as money, but it's more than that. It's about being able to walk, have healthcare after the game. It's probably the most important thing," Thomas said.

Thurman Thomas Visits School 33 for Breakfast - YNN, Your News Now
"Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas visited Rochester to encourage kids to make healthy choices in regards to eating and exercising. Thomas joined the students at School 33 on Webster Avenue for breakfast."

Get your AFC East chat wrap here - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Bills topics include Ryan Fitzpatrick and the pre-season AFC East rankings.

NFL star Aaron Maybin comes home - Big News Network
"Maybin is in town all week helping the non-profit which helps enhance the lives of people in need through visual arts. The Bills linebacker will also work on a mirror and tile mosaic that will be installed within Sinai Hospital."

2011 NFL Draft
Auburn intel - BuffaloBills.com
Buddy Nix coached at Auburn and Chan Gailey's son attended the school. Could it help when two of the top prospects are Tigers?

Inside The Bills | Bowers pro day set
"According to the National Football Post, Bowers will work out for NFL scouts, GMs and personnel execs on April 1st at Clemson at 9 am. Bowers only participated in the bench press at the NFL combine last week due to a lateral meniscus tear in his knee that required surgery at the end of the season."

Inside The Bills | Phil Taylor 1st round lock?
Gil Brandt says with his impressive workout DT Phil Taylor has solidified himself as a first rounder.

Top draft busts in AFC East history tallied - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Buffalo's draft busts list voters don't recall anything that happened before 2000.

3 teams that can't miss in the first round | National Football Post
The 2010 selection of Clemson running back C.J. Spiller is a perfect example of why "drafting the best player on the board" isn’t always the soundest philosophy.

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Why the hell would we want Carson Palmer or Tyler Thigpen?!

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by BuffaloBlueBlood on Mar 5, 2011 9:51 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Agreed!

As a Chiefs and Bills fan, I can say that Thigpen is crap. We use to call him Pigpen. Gailey did well with him, but that was to Gaileys credit, not Thigpens. The guy can scramble, but he can’t pass to save his life.

As far as Palmer goes, I’m not sure he fits what the team is trying to do. The team is trying to rebuild through the draft, not take older players who only have a few years left. I don’t see the Bills reaching for a veteran QB, they already have one. I think they’d rather have someone like Gabbert, who they can sit for a few years.

by jskirk71 on Mar 5, 2011 10:34 AM EST up reply actions

I like him as Buffalo’s backup while Fitz starts and a rookie learns.

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by MattRichWarren on Mar 5, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

Me too

Especially since Gailey knows him and how to scheme for him.

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by stetzwebs on Mar 6, 2011 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe

it is because we have no depth behind Fitzpatrick and the fact that anyone drafted is considered a project and never played against an NFL defense. That could be one hell of a reason to want Palmer or Thigpen. That doesn’t mean we wouldn’t draft another QB but it maybe a reason to not waste a season due to injury to our projected starter that has shown some resemblence to an NFL QB.

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by VanScottM on Mar 5, 2011 10:48 AM EST up reply actions

Well, Carson Palmer isn’t going to sit on the bench behind Fitzpatrick,…. and Tyler Thigpen?! C’Mon! He’s no better than Brian Brohm.

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Mar 5, 2011 10:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Tyler Thigpen

IMO he is better than Brian Brohm. We can agree to disagree on this. I view TT as a potential inexpensive back up to Ryan Fitzpatrick. I also view him as an experienced NFL back up QB that has worked with Gailey and should be able to pick things up quickly from Gailey. I also view Thigpen as an option for the Bills to get another QB whether it is Levi Brown or another FA or another drafted QB from this years class to come in and learn not only from Fitzpatrick but Thigpen as well. I most definately feel it is an option to consider, not one to discard. We are talking about tutoring some young QB for a year or two and it would be awesome if it turned out to be 3 – 5 years. Thigpen could be a back up stopgap until this all gets resolved.

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by VanScottM on Mar 5, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

He’s no better than Brian Brohm.

That I disagree with.

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by MattRichWarren on Mar 5, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

One interesting note – although the Bills have the most $1 million players in the AFC East, they have the fewest $3 million players (tied with NE), and the fewest $4+ million players (none), while Miami and NY have 4 and 5. In fact, the Bills’ salary structure looks much more like NE than it does like Miami and the Jets. However, the massive contract of the #3 overall player will probably jump up to the top.

And who would you rather have – Mark Sanchez, or… Fred Jackson, Kyle Williams, Lindell, Moorman, Corner, Steve Johnson, Byron Scott, Parrish, Davis, Wilson, and McKelvin?

by Krenn on Mar 5, 2011 10:40 AM EST reply actions

I’d rather have a soggy tunafish sandwich than Mark Sanchez.

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Mar 5, 2011 10:47 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

How does Kelsay's contract factor in to this interesting note?

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by VanScottM on Mar 5, 2011 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

He makes less (in base salary) than Alge Crumpler or Ty Warren. Crumpler had six catches last year, plus three in the playoffs, and Warren missed the 2010 season.

by Krenn on Mar 5, 2011 11:08 AM EST up reply actions