Haven't Done This For A While.......Mind Dump!
The fan base wanted an improvement over last year, we got it. 2 More wins then we had last year, We beat the Pats, the Eagles, The Chiefs and a couple losses in real close games (Cinci and The Giants and this team is 8-8 maybe even 9-7) We beat quality teams in the Pats and Eagles and Raiders beat up on teams in rough shape the Broncos, Chiefs, Redskins at the end of the day we beat 2 playoff teams in Denver, New England and took 2 other playoff teams right to the wire Giants and Bengals.
We signed Fitzy, Pears, Kyle Williams to lucrative contracts and still have to sign Freddie J and Stevie J to lucrative contracts. We have to spend more money this year based on the new CBA and we are in a fine position to do so. We have alot of holes, but some of our holes have plugs that just really need to get themselves better in their first full offseason. Sheppard, Williams, Rodgers, Hairston, Carrington, Troup along with some others will really benefit from a full offseason with the training and coaching staff. (They will be obligated by the team to come to OTA's)
A new DC is a must, Thanks George for your time in Buffalo, but it needs to come to an end. Too many time was he outsmarted, out adjusted, out schemed by other coaching staffs, he needs to be replaced. Alot of George's faults come from a lack of elite talent but at the same time it also has to do with his inability to out scheme OL's and QB's. The Ryans do a fantastic job of this aswell as Dom Capers, Dick Lebeau and some other DC's (I know those are the elite DC's in the league but still). I would recommend Steve Spagnulo or Mike Singletary for the job.
How important is Chris Kelsay for this defense, I mean seriously, this guy has been the whipping stick for years in Buffalo from me and many others, but Chris did an excellent job this year and when he didn't play, the Bills really, really missed him. I watched all but 2 games, the Chargers game and The 2nd Miami game and I will say this, Chris Kelsay could play for me anyday of the week, his constant hustle, and just his leadership skills can not go unnoticed any longer!
Nick Barnett, you replaced my favorite Bill and did a damn good job if not better, Paully had a pretty good year in Jax but I think it looks good on him that we improved as a team and they are one of the worst teams in the NFL. Nick, I look forward to you being a Bill next year and hopefully we can surrond you with some more talent and we can improve as a defense.
Bills that I think need to be let go.
1.) Drayton Florence - 5 Mill a season to play below average corner. NO THANKS!
2.) Shawne Merriman - You are false hope to a team that doesn't need it.
3.) Terrance McGee - You just can't stay healthy my man, sorry but it's true
4.) Demetrius Bell - It's Chris's Job now!
5.) Our WR core, aside from David Nelson and Stevie J - Enough said
6.) George Wilson - You had your time in the sun, now lets get a real SS to come in here and turn some heads
7.) Spencer Johnson - Just so we can stop this whole DL at OLB experiment (Brutal by the way)
Andy Levitre should have been a pro bowler, we gave up the least amount of sacks as a team or pretty darn close and he played 3 positions while staying healthy and really just doing a stand up job.
Leodis, Leodis, Leodis you can play corner on my team but only in a slot man on man position.
Bryan Scott, I wish you would decide what you want to be and be it. Being an undersized LB on a team that has the worst defense in the league coupled with the worst 3rd down % in the NFL (on defense) when you play the most just isn't cutting it. Sorry, I know there are some BS lovers out there; I though, am not one
Jarius Byrd belongs in the pro bowl! End of Story!
And to end it all my picks for the draft:
1) OLB
2) CB
3) OLB or WR
4) OG,OLB,OG - If we take a WR at 3 I want an OLB and OG here, if we take a OLB at 3, I want two OG's for depth.
I want Pierre Garcon, Marques Colston, Mario Manningham,Vincent Jackson or Reggie Wayne in FA and some depth DL. Courtland Finnegan, Brandon Carr or Tracey Porter and Curtis Lofton, E.J, Henderson or D'Qwell Jackson.
Thats my 2011 thoughts and my 2012 Wish list. have at it!
Just another great fan opinion shared on the pages of BuffaloRumblings.com.
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Beacuse He's not a SS
He’s a guy the Bills put at SS. He can’t cover, he’s undisciplined (in responability not a guy that takes alot of penalties) and to be honest most of his interceptions this season came on play where he was where he was not supposed to be. Our coverage stinks cause our SS is constantly out of position, he is an offensive player turned defender he has no defensive awareness.
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 3, 2012 7:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Only releases im feeling are johnson and bell
Everybody else are mentors to our younger squad
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by Gpluehri on Jan 2, 2012 3:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I don't know how much of a mentor Drayton is.
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 3, 2012 7:56 AM EST up reply actions
Well if we don't release or let players walk
We will have the same roster year after year and I don’t know about you but I’m not really diggin 4-12 or 6-10 seasons
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 3, 2012 7:57 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldnt cut anyone, except maybe McGee who is just hurt too much. Florence if we get another starting CB, but if not I like him as a vet in the secondary if he isn’t being asked to do too much. We are gonna be low on CBs.
Cutting Spencer Johnson because he was forced to play OLB is like cutting Levitre because he stunk at center. Spencer is a solid reserve lineman and the fact they used him at OLB shouldn’t mean he doesnt have a place in the down linemen rotation.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
Spencer Johnson is a plug, and there is a reason he was moved to OLB
He cannot create any pressure, we have Carrington and Dotson as reserves, we don’t need him taking up a roster spot especially his high salary, lets bring in real OLB’s instead of DE (oversized DE) playing OLB
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 3, 2012 8:00 AM EST up reply actions
Bills to let go
Should not resign Roscoe either. Can’t stay healthy, and trust me it pains me to say this.
Are we drafting Dino's now?
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by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jan 2, 2012 4:21 PM EST reply actions
Let George Wilson go??
By God man, what’s up with that
See above (reply)
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 3, 2012 8:00 AM EST up reply actions
i cant see why in the world the bills would want to cut george wilson.
and as for this:
4.) Demetrius Bell – It’s Chris’s Job now!
and the backup LT/RT job belongs to…. nobody? bills fans spend half of every offseason crying about depth and the Oline and now we want to go from 3 deep at OT to 2 deep for what reason exactly?
Its fun to think quarterback, but i think the odds of nix taking one in the first are close to 0%.
by boomsauce on Jan 2, 2012 7:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
aaaaand rec'd
Couldn’t have said it better my friend. Good teams have depth to help them cope with injuries and that is something that we do not have
Can;t Agree on a number of thoughts
We cannot lose George Wilson – the guy had an outstanding year – what games were you watching to say that? We also need to retain Demetrius Bell – we sorely need Offensive line depth. Brian Scott – it isn’t he who determines what he plays, it’s his coaches. He is a unique player in that he does have cover skills and he is stout enough to take on blockers to make tackles in the run game. With more and more teams spreading receivers out and using tight ends split out – players like Brian Scott are a needed commodity.
I truly beleive out OL Depth stood up quite well
Chris Hairston needs to know thats his job, Bring in younger OL via the waiver wire, Draft and in FA and create aan atmosphere here by bringing in kids from winning programs that know how to win. As for George Wilson, Just because a player has INT’s does not mean he had a fantastic year. We had the worst secondary in the NFL aside from the Patriots, George is constantly out of position, cannot defend jump balls, does not hit well enough to be a SS and overall is a special teams, situational player not a full time starter. Bryan Scott cannot take on blockers, thats why he’s a nickel LB, he’s in the game to cover and he can’t even do that.
I’m going to give you an example.
A DL gets the sack, creates a fumble, a guy (who is late to the play) picks the ball up and returns it to the house. Who gets the credit? The guy who got the TD, thats who and that guy is Bryan Scott. We don’t need those guys, we need the guy who got the sack that’s who need.
It’s just like when a QB throws it into a tough area and his WR tips the ball in air and the ball gets pick, who gets blamed, The QB but the ball hit the WR in the hands CATCH THE BALL! It’s not the QB’s fault the ball was tipped in the air and thus picked its the WR fault for not catching the ball. That my mentality at least.
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 3, 2012 8:08 AM EST up reply actions
Good Dump PfP !
I agree with you on Kelsay, he has been solid since moving to OLB. The biggest thing he brings is stability. He he the best player, no. But is he a great leader on the field absolutely, will he give you everything he’s got on every down – absolutely. You pointed out the biggest factor of all, when he wasn’t there we struggled.
Barnett was an amazing signing, Nix not only upgraded the position but he did it for much less $$ – Kudo’s for that Buddy!
I agree Florence must go. I vehemently disagree with you on Merriman. We took a big flyer on this guy and have already paid most of the money, at this point we need to see it through to the end. Reality is that he should have gotten that surgery the year before. I still remender that preseason game where he made 3 sacks in 4 plays… We need to see this one out – he must stay. I do however understand and agree with your point, we cannot just rely on him. We must go out and get a solid pass rusher this off season maybe even two of them.
Sadly I think you’re right about McGee
I personally think that we should draft a franchise LT in the draft this year. I am certain that either Martin or Reiff will be there at #10 and they would be huge upgrades over Hairston/Bell. Eitherway, try to resign Bell but at a reasonable contract or let him walk.
I certainly am not set at Receiver yet. I have my idea on that and I’ll write it in my post this afternoon.
Sorry bud but you are way off the mark on George Wilson, he played amazing and clearly deserves the SS spot.
Spencer Johnson at OLB, C’Mon Chan, what the hell were you thinking? Spencer is a great dude that never complains and gives 100%, I just just wish they could find the proper spot for him.
Jarius Byrd is our best Defensive player. He went from a liability in tackling his first year to the best tackler on our team. He is going to go to many probowls before his career is over. As soon as we get a real pass rush going, this guys is going to be off the charts production wise.
I also very much agree with your draft wish list!
Great job, happy new years! – GO BILLS !!
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