Bills 2009 NFL Draft Class Taking Hits, Too

Did you ever read his book? It was so Disney-like that I didn’t even finish it, got fed-up midway through the dam thing.

and Chan was looking to light a bit of a fire under him by placing Rinehart in his spot for a couple of days, especially after how poorly Urbik played against the Bears.

If Nix and Chan think we need to clean house, go to it, and I hope we have some real talent ready to roll in years 4 and 5.

We are going to suck for the next 3 years? I never bought into the Nix is a straight shooter talk.

the Bills must build through the draft because we can’t get top tier FAs to sign here. Therefore, it is going to take us more time to build a winner. I don’t like it anymore than you do, but it is what it is.

I have a pretty strong degree of faith in the players you mentioned. Dareus is an absolute shoe-in as a dominating player as far as I’m concerned. That’s barring injury of course, but that applies to everyone. The rest of the players you mentioned I think will be “plus” contributors, I’m pretty confident about that. Byrd of course has the potential to become a consistent playmaker but I am more confident that he’ll at least be a quality starting FS for a long time.

I think they have some top-end talent on defense now (assuming Merriman stays healthy and is ~80% of what he once was), and going forward it’ll be about adding a couple playmakers to key positions and building on the depth. That turns the long-term rebuild questions to fixing the offensive line and finding the long-term QB. I’d like to note that I’m very satisfied with Fitzpatrick for the next year or two but obviously they’ll be a better team if they find a long-term top-end QB.

if someone worth it shows up. Our WRs are ok, maybe a talent or two more there and the QB, that is going to be interesting to say the least.

This team is closer to being competitive than you think. Our front seven is stacked, all we need is a better OL and we will surprise some folks this year. If the OL tightens up, the weakest position on the team will be QB!

This team is closer to being competitive than you think. Our front seven is stacked, all we need is a better OL and we will surprise some folks this year. If the OL tightens up, the weakest position on the team will be QB!

Spiller is the kind of back that needs the ball in space (Chan seems to have plans to make this happen) or have an Oline that can open up some holes (not looks good right now). Either way, Spiller has a long way to go….needs to learn how to run routes, read blocks, pick up blizers, learn how to use a stiff arm, STOP FUMBLING, etc.

Spiller was the 9th player taken over all, it would be great if he could eclipse the top 25 in his position this year, much less have a break out season.

Ed Wang is barely a functioning guard in the NFL, much less a tackle.

I’m still not sold on Troup, I see him going backwards way too much to play the 2-gap defense, and I don’t see enough quickness to play in a 1-gap.

Easley has to get on the field, first.

Moats isn’t going work at ILB, especially if he has to run down the field after tight-ends.

Batten I just haven’t seen enough of to know.

My guess that Easley and Carrington have the best chance to be a starter on this team (if the current coaching staff doesn’t ruin him at OLB). Spiller as a starting running back means nothing, you need 3 of these guys, so his value is immediately discounted because of the nature of the position.

Unless he can figure out how to stay on his feet after contact, he won’t even be as useful as Reggie Bush.

Ignoring the missed block on the screen pass that led to a loss of yards, Spiller looked much more like an NFL running back in that game than he did last year, in my opinion.

I said this in another thread, but I think moving Levitre down was Gailey’s way of looking at Rinehard and Urbik at the same time, on the same line, in the same plays, in order to evaluate which one sticks.

I think (believe/hope) that once he’s finished that evaluation, either Urbik or Rinehard gets bumped back to the twos, and Levitre reascends to his old spot.

Lighting a fire under Levitre (who had said himself he wasn’t in top form) is an added bonus.

I agree completely. But if Rhinehart turns out to be an upgrade, he should start.

Were trying to motivate 2nd rd draft picks and dumpster dive wannabes and its a toss up! Someone please tell me were not this weak as a team overall! I don’t blame Nix or Chan, were truly gonna get a great draft pick outa this season i guarantee!

What exactly do we know regarding Levitre’s ability? Unless your privy to day to day insight regarding HC’s opinions we have to assume Chan knows what day it is. I’m more concerned if this regime is gonna be the next excuse for why Buffalo can’t catch a play-off sniff in over what seems like a lifetime? I mean really how long does it take to get re-built, 20 yrs? When do you say ok, can’t be hired helps fault for over 11 yrs. and still got nothing! Wilson needs to sell because my gosh this is way old. Ralph’s not stupid though he’s pulled this stuff for this long and still people are buying it!

Than were all set at WR, Nelson the all-pro is fine. Alert he media, they may need some advance notice..