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  • gr8slayer
    Registered User
    • Feb 2005
    • 20796
    #1

    A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

    The Bills and free agent Anthony Thomas have discussed a new contract.
    It may sound crazy, but Thomas, who averaged 3.5 yards-per-carry and had 22 catches in 2006, has a shot to be Buffalo's starting running back this season if Willis McGahee is traded and a tailback is drafted in April.
    I'd say this is good news.
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  • casdhf
    Registered User
    • Jul 2002
    • 17542
    #2
    Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

    as long as its not 5 years 15 mill kind of news
    Originally posted by BillsZone Mod
    cas,

    I'm just letting you know that you have been given 2 points for telling Wys AKA Mark to kill himself.

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    • Night Train
      Retired - On Several Levels
      • Jul 2005
      • 33117
      #3
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      A-Train is a backup and nothing more.

      We would never enter the 2007 season with Thomas as our starter, despite what the Bills would make you believe.

      Just like Alex Van Pelt was going to be our starting QB in 2002, after Johnson and Flutie were gone. (Bledsoe was aquired a few weeks later).

      If McGahee is traded, a vet yet to be aquired or high draft pick will start. Bet on it.

      Thomas is all heart but his feet are stuck in mud. Too slow.
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      • jpdex12
        Registered User
        • Jan 2005
        • 2670
        #4
        Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

        Originally posted by Night Train
        A-Train is a backup and nothing more.

        We would never enter the 2007 season with Thomas as our starter, despite what the Bills would make you believe.

        Just like Alex Van Pelt was going to be our starting QB in 2002, after Johnson and Flutie were gone. (Bledsoe was aquired a few weeks later).

        If McGahee is traded, a vet yet to be aquired or high draft pick will start. Bet on it.

        Thomas is all heart but his feet are stuck in mud. Too slow.
        I think that it's hard to compare what TD did during a prior period of tmie (trading for Bledslow) just before the draft and saying that MArv and Co. would do the same.

        Yes A-Train is getting slower, but he did pretty well against the Pats at home for us and filled in nicely against the Packers. I could easily see Buffalo keeping him and penciling him in as the starter and using a high draft pick on a RB. Thomas could start the season but we would expect to see what the Colts did with Addai this year. The most important thing is that we get a 3rd rounder for Willis or we are set back some.
        Where else would you rather be than right here right now?

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        • Jaybird
          Registered User
          • Dec 2005
          • 1908
          #5
          Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

          I agree, he will not start for us. Wllis must go!!!! lets get whatever we can for him, a third round pick at this point is ok.

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          • Tatonka
            Registered User
            • Jul 2002
            • 21289
            #6
            Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

            i like him as a back up alot

            i would be fine with the same deal that peerless has.. 4 yearsl 10 mill.
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            • patmoran2006
              Ole' Ralphie SCROOGE
              • Dec 2005
              • 19840
              #7
              Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

              I disagree.. in today's NFL a lot of teams use 1-2 punch.

              I wouldnt surprised nor upset at all if we resigned THomas, got a RB early on draft day and used a combo simliar to NE and Indy last year.

              Henry and Green are the only true #1 backs on the FA market, we dont sign either of them and I think that is our best option.


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              • Carlton Bailey
                #8
                Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

                Whatever. If you can't run behind our left side, you suck. Thomas could be a 1,000-yard guy again. He's serviceable.

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                • Michael82
                  Registered User
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 82330
                  #9
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                  • The Answer
                    The Plagiarist
                    • Mar 2007
                    • 2633
                    #10
                    Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

                    Travis Henry and the Bills should be talking numbers - Atrain is a mediorce back, has physical prowess, not a pass catcher either.

                    Crucial to make the right decision at running back with the impending departure of mcgahee - TH is the best available RB on the market.

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                    • jpdex12
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                      • Jan 2005
                      • 2670
                      #11
                      Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

                      Originally posted by The Answer
                      Travis Henry and the Bills should be talking numbers - Atrain is a mediorce back, has physical prowess, not a pass catcher either.

                      Crucial to make the right decision at running back with the impending departure of mcgahee - TH is the best available RB on the market.

                      ~The Answer
                      With the emphasis that Marv is placing on obtaining players with high character on this team, do you think that he will bring back TH who has a fettish for young girls and was suspended for smoking dope last year? Yes TH was a favorite of mine, but it ain't gonna happen.

                      Wrong answer.....Answer!
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                      • YardRat
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                        • Dec 2004
                        • 86146
                        #12
                        Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

                        The quicker they get Thomas wrapped up, the sooner we can deal McGahee.
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                        • Philagape
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                          • Jul 2002
                          • 19432
                          #13
                          Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

                          Originally posted by The Answer
                          not a pass catcher either.
                          Wrong answer.

                          A-Train caught 22 passes, more than McGahee. That's pretty good for a backup RB. And I'm guessing you didn't see the winning drive in Houston where he caught four in a row (seven total in the game).
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                          • Elminster
                            #1 Kelsay Fan
                            • Oct 2006
                            • 928
                            #14
                            Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

                            I'm glad to hear it. I like the A-Train, and think he'd work perfectly in tandem with a back selected in the draft...
                            Good riddance Fairchild. Of course, the knowledge of your departure will only make TE more hateable than the typical Bills QB. Good luck, hope we don't mess you up like JP.
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                            • X-Era
                              What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace
                              • Feb 2005
                              • 27670
                              #15
                              Re: A-Train And Bills Talking Numbers

                              Originally posted by gr8slayer
                              I'd say this is good news.
                              I think this is a strong signing that seaks to lock up the BACKUP positon. I dont think this move would preclude us at all from taking a RB in the draft early.

                              Basically, it a one for one move. It doesnt fill McGahees slot if hes traded, it only keeps A-trains slot full.

                              I telling ya, Lynch or Bush.

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