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  • OpIv37
    Acid Douching Asswipe
    • Sep 2002
    • 101255
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    Good off-season so far

    We dumped Tripplett for Stroud and upgraded LB with Mitchell. Our D is instantly better.

    We haven't lost anyone of consequence- in fact, I'd say the guys we cut fall into the "addition by subtraction" category.

    We got Vilma, Stallworth and Samuel out of the division. NE and the Jets both took a couple of hits and didn't sign any instant upgrades. Miami definitely improved but they're so far from being competitive that I'm not worried about it just yet- give it one or two years and they could be dangerous.

    I'm not really sure that Ben Troupe is an upgrade over Royal/Gaines- I was really hoping for Crumpler but we can't have it all.

    Positions that need to be addressed in the draft/FA:
    1. WR
    2.TE
    3. Center/OL depth
    4. FB
    5. CB/S depth

    but despite this, we're significantly better on paper than we were a few days ago and I'm satisfied with what's happened so far.
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  • historypete
    Registered User
    • Feb 2005
    • 520
    #2
    Re: Good off-season so far

    The Triplett for Stroud change is by far the most significant. If Stroud can take up two guys all the time I see McCargo really taking advantage of that. It will also allow Crowell, Poz and Mitchell to fly around.

    Now I think we can focus on the skill offensive positions and maybe an extra CB to come in and play nickle or compete with Greer and McGee.

    I was so happy to see Triplett go, I can't emphasize that enough. I'm glad they realized it was time to cut ties and they followed through.
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    • Mitchy moo
      Roways rooking ahread!
      • Sep 2005
      • 18380
      #3
      Re: Good off-season so far

      You're a difficult man to please.....

      Originally posted by OpIv37
      We dumped Tripplett for Stroud and upgraded LB with Mitchell. Our D is instantly better.

      We haven't lost anyone of consequence- in fact, I'd say the guys we cut fall into the "addition by subtraction" category.

      We got Vilma, Stallworth and Samuel out of the division. NE and the Jets both took a couple of hits and didn't sign any instant upgrades. Miami definitely improved but they're so far from being competitive that I'm not worried about it just yet- give it one or two years and they could be dangerous.

      I'm not really sure that Ben Troupe is an upgrade over Royal/Gaines- I was really hoping for Crumpler but we can't have it all.

      Positions that need to be addressed in the draft/FA:
      1. WR
      2.TE
      3. Center/OL depth
      4. FB
      5. CB/S depth

      but despite this, we're significantly better on paper than we were a few days ago and I'm satisfied with what's happened so far.

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      • Mad Bomber
        Registered User
        • Jul 2002
        • 12927
        #4
        Re: Good off-season so far

        Originally posted by OpIv37
        We dumped Tripplett for Stroud and upgraded LB with Mitchell. Our D is instantly better.

        We haven't lost anyone of consequence- in fact, I'd say the guys we cut fall into the "addition by subtraction" category.

        We got Vilma, Stallworth and Samuel out of the division. NE and the Jets both took a couple of hits and didn't sign any instant upgrades. Miami definitely improved but they're so far from being competitive that I'm not worried about it just yet- give it one or two years and they could be dangerous.

        I'm not really sure that Ben Troupe is an upgrade over Royal/Gaines- I was really hoping for Crumpler but we can't have it all.

        Positions that need to be addressed in the draft/FA:
        1. WR
        2.TE
        3. Center/OL depth
        4. FB
        5. CB/S depth

        but despite this, we're significantly better on paper than we were a few days ago and I'm satisfied with what's happened so far.
        Agreed. It makes us much readier to take advantage of our 10 draft picks.

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        • Jayhawk
          Registered User
          • Aug 2004
          • 9133
          #5
          Re: Good off-season so far

          now we need a corner in the worst way
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          • OpIv37
            Acid Douching Asswipe
            • Sep 2002
            • 101255
            #6
            Re: Good off-season so far

            Originally posted by Mad Bomber
            Agreed. It makes us much readier to take advantage of our 10 draft picks.
            do we still have 10 after the Stroud trade? I doubt it- but I'm not complaining because Stroud fills a huge hole (literally in this case).
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            • OpIv37
              Acid Douching Asswipe
              • Sep 2002
              • 101255
              #7
              Re: Good off-season so far

              Originally posted by Skooby
              You're a difficult man to please.....
              I said the off-season was good and the D was better- I don't know what else I'm supposed to do. I gave credit where credit was due and mentioned the holes we still have.
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              • EDS
                Registered User
                • Jan 2003
                • 5216
                #8
                Re: Good off-season so far

                Originally posted by OpIv37
                do we still have 10 after the Stroud trade? I doubt it- but I'm not complaining because Stroud fills a huge hole (literally in this case).
                I think the Bills are down to 8 picks after the Stroud trade - third and sixth were sent in that deal. But, getting Stroud is a much greater benefit to the team then the draft picks.
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                • OpIv37
                  Acid Douching Asswipe
                  • Sep 2002
                  • 101255
                  #9
                  Re: Good off-season so far

                  Originally posted by EDS
                  I think the Bills are down to 8 picks after the Stroud trade - third and sixth were sent in that deal. But, getting Stroud is a much greater benefit to the team then the draft picks.
                  agreed.
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                  • don137
                    Registered User
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 7720
                    #10
                    Re: Good off-season so far

                    I think the Bills will get a veteran WR in FA and then go DB in round 1 or 2 in the draft...A TE will be addressed too in FA or the draft...

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                    • Meathead
                      Insufferable ***** and perpetual crybaby
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 21349
                      #11
                      Re: Good off-season so far

                      i thought it was a third and fifth
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                      • hydro
                        Registered User
                        • Oct 2005
                        • 20160
                        #12
                        Re: Good off-season so far

                        Originally posted by Meathead
                        i thought it was a third and fifth
                        You are correct sir!
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                        • DrGraves
                          Registered User
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 2693
                          #13
                          Re: Good off-season so far

                          Originally posted by OpIv37
                          We dumped Tripplett for Stroud and upgraded LB with Mitchell. Our D is instantly better.

                          We haven't lost anyone of consequence- in fact, I'd say the guys we cut fall into the "addition by subtraction" category.

                          We got Vilma, Stallworth and Samuel out of the division. NE and the Jets both took a couple of hits and didn't sign any instant upgrades. Miami definitely improved but they're so far from being competitive that I'm not worried about it just yet- give it one or two years and they could be dangerous.

                          I'm not really sure that Ben Troupe is an upgrade over Royal/Gaines- I was really hoping for Crumpler but we can't have it all.

                          Positions that need to be addressed in the draft/FA:
                          1. WR
                          2.TE
                          3. Center/OL depth
                          4. FB
                          5. CB/S depth

                          but despite this, we're significantly better on paper than we were a few days ago and I'm satisfied with what's happened so far.


                          I would say the jets improved despite the loss of vilma (jenkins and faneca) and you have to remember they will get someone like darren mcfadden most likely...

                          even so, im not too worried about them yet. i think miami and jets SHOULD be (if we take care of business) 4 wins

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                          • mayotm
                            Registered User
                            • Jul 2003
                            • 2333
                            #14
                            Re: Good off-season so far

                            Originally posted by OpIv37
                            We dumped Tripplett for Stroud and upgraded LB with Mitchell. Our D is instantly better.

                            We haven't lost anyone of consequence- in fact, I'd say the guys we cut fall into the "addition by subtraction" category.

                            We got Vilma, Stallworth and Samuel out of the division. NE and the Jets both took a couple of hits and didn't sign any instant upgrades. Miami definitely improved but they're so far from being competitive that I'm not worried about it just yet- give it one or two years and they could be dangerous.

                            I'm not really sure that Ben Troupe is an upgrade over Royal/Gaines- I was really hoping for Crumpler but we can't have it all.

                            Positions that need to be addressed in the draft/FA:
                            1. WR
                            2.TE
                            3. Center/OL depth
                            4. FB
                            5. CB/S depth

                            but despite this, we're significantly better on paper than we were a few days ago and I'm satisfied with what's happened so far.
                            You're GD right OP. It actually fires me up to see you this positive. We've filled two major needs prior to the draft. This is f**** awesome!

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                            • Elminster
                              #1 Kelsay Fan
                              • Oct 2006
                              • 928
                              #15
                              Re: Good off-season so far

                              Don't forget Spencer Johnson, whose basically a younger, more effective Tripp. Pretty sweet so far. I can get behind a CB in the first if can land Bryant Johnson too...
                              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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