Dear Buffalo Fanbase,
I, BillsWin have just accepted the GM position for the Buffalo Bills.
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Jauron have given me some suggestions and concerns that I keep the coordinators for at least the season. I have regretfully agreed to comply to these terms for the time being.
So, as GM for this loyal and very much upset fanbase, I am going to outline my plan for this offseason. I am confident that I can make the Bills contenders in not only the future, but the present.
Let us start with free agency. It is my policy as a GM or football mind in general, that you do not BUILD through free agency, rather you patch, add and grow with it. I like to build through the draft and grab the proven players that will make our team better.
Due to financial restrictions, and persuasive suggestions from the staff I am limited in my choosing of these impact players, but I will still take into consideration the best for this team.
FREE AGENCY:
Angelo Crowell- One of the top priorities for the Bills this year is a true cover-2 SLB. After getting a clean bill of health from team doctors, and taking into account financial limitations, I conclude that we must look no further than our own free agent list. That is why I will do my absolute best to sign Angelo Crowell to a multi- year contract. nothing too big, maybe 3-4 years. I will let the number guys do the heavy work. But this will make the LB core better, and help out our defense tremendously. While I have nothing against Ellison, he is a backup. This is football, not everyone gets a cinderella, scrub to pro-bowl, story.
Kyle Boller- I feel this team is in need of a compitent backup quarterback. While the current coaching staff wants to draft someone to fill the role, I feel that our need is more pressing in that we need someone with some experience. I think Boller is such a suitable backup behind Trent Edwards, as Trent continues to grow as a leader and an NFL QB.
Matt Birk- A football team lives and dies by their strength in the trenches. From watching film of the Buffalo Bills it is painfully obvious one of my top priorities as GM is to get a leader to anchor the center position on the offensive line. Birk is such a player. However age is always a concern. I will look to the draft to find the next leader of the pack.
I will now look to the draft. I realize I have left several holes in our defense. Both on the defensive line, and in the back- backfield. I do not like the "pickings" of affordable defensive ends in this year's free agent market. I am pushing forward to take leaps of faith on young characters coming out of college.
DRAFT:
As it stands, the Bills major needs are now Defensive end, saftey, Tightend, defensive tackle and wide reciever, possibly a FB.
1. Brandon Pettigrew, TE, OK State: I am trading down in my first ever draft as a NFL GM. I feel 11 is too high for a tight end, and I can get great value for the 11th pick. There is no major defensive end project that floats my fancy. So I am trading this pick, for the 20th pick (Detroit Lions) in the first round, as well as a 2nd round this season and 4th round next. Brandon Pettigrew is definetly worth the 20th pick.
2. Patrick Chung, S, Oregon: A great player and a value pick over a defensive end here. I cannot pass up a play maker like Chung, when I have another 2nd round pick and I can take a defensive end with the 2nd of the two.
2.Connor Barwin, DE, Cincinnati: A high motor defensive end, yes. But I don't see him as another Ryan Denny or Chris Kelsay. I see him as a solid defensive end, possibly good enough to play beside Schobel as soon as possible. Barwin not only fits a need for a good pass rusher, he is pretty good value.
3.Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee: Another great defensive end to add to my melting pot of defensive ends. I am not going to sit by and allow the kelsay-denny-bryan experiment last any longer. Barwin or Ayers are players that will last for years and may actually make an impact. I see Ellis as a more roll player. He will compete, but I dont see him as a starter in what little time I saw him play. I want Kelsay out, denney out and I want fresh legs.
4.Sammie Lee Hill, DT, Stillman: Defense wins championships. I for one am happy with our offense. I feel there are quite a few players that the Buffalo offense can be formed around. The defense needs a push up the middle and rush off the edge. Under my regime I will make sure that happens. Sammie Lee Hill is a big man. Could be a HUGE compliment to Stroud, with Williams spelling both.
5.Jon Cooper, C, Oklahoma: He will be an amazing player in this league. I love watching this young man play. I am taking him a round higher than his ranking, because I have utmost confidence that he will be the leader of our offensive line in the future. He will also study under the best, in Birk.
6. Patrick Turner, WR, USC: At 6 foot 5, Turner brings some more height to our recieving corps. I love Hardy as an athlete and under the potential catogory, but a little competition between Hardy, Turner and Johnson will push the Bills' wide receiving depth to be very solid.
7.Javorskie Lane, FB, Texas A&M: What better to help our run-game than a down hill blocker like Lane? I feel he will be a player we can use in our scheme.
With limited funds, an abundance of needs and a short amount of time to deliver my "1-year plan" to the Bills front office, this is what I have.
I would like to have more experience at DE, but I feel that to overspend on older talent in this season's weak free agency would be reckless.
The revamped LB and DT corps can assist in a pass rush. Chung helps the backfield. Defense will be upgraded.
Our wide reciever corp now has:
A deep threat in Evans and a number one to boot.
Size in Hardy and or Turner and or Johnson
Experience and blocking in Reed
A burner and role player in Parrish.
Our young QB now has, a capable backup, a pro bowl center anchoring a heavy o-line, a stellar RB, a diverse WR corps, a first round tight-end, and a 2nd year coordinator who will hopefully learn from his mistakes in his rookie year.
I feel this will be a solid offseason for the Bills' organization and franchise as a whole. I hope you can agree that as your GM, I have brought upgrades to several positions of need, and have made a strong push towards having a successful 2009-2010 campaign.
Sincerely,
-BillsWin
General Manager of the Buffalo Bills
1 Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY
A Really Rough Draft of the Depth Chart:
I, BillsWin have just accepted the GM position for the Buffalo Bills.
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Jauron have given me some suggestions and concerns that I keep the coordinators for at least the season. I have regretfully agreed to comply to these terms for the time being.
So, as GM for this loyal and very much upset fanbase, I am going to outline my plan for this offseason. I am confident that I can make the Bills contenders in not only the future, but the present.
Let us start with free agency. It is my policy as a GM or football mind in general, that you do not BUILD through free agency, rather you patch, add and grow with it. I like to build through the draft and grab the proven players that will make our team better.
Due to financial restrictions, and persuasive suggestions from the staff I am limited in my choosing of these impact players, but I will still take into consideration the best for this team.
FREE AGENCY:
Angelo Crowell- One of the top priorities for the Bills this year is a true cover-2 SLB. After getting a clean bill of health from team doctors, and taking into account financial limitations, I conclude that we must look no further than our own free agent list. That is why I will do my absolute best to sign Angelo Crowell to a multi- year contract. nothing too big, maybe 3-4 years. I will let the number guys do the heavy work. But this will make the LB core better, and help out our defense tremendously. While I have nothing against Ellison, he is a backup. This is football, not everyone gets a cinderella, scrub to pro-bowl, story.
Kyle Boller- I feel this team is in need of a compitent backup quarterback. While the current coaching staff wants to draft someone to fill the role, I feel that our need is more pressing in that we need someone with some experience. I think Boller is such a suitable backup behind Trent Edwards, as Trent continues to grow as a leader and an NFL QB.
Matt Birk- A football team lives and dies by their strength in the trenches. From watching film of the Buffalo Bills it is painfully obvious one of my top priorities as GM is to get a leader to anchor the center position on the offensive line. Birk is such a player. However age is always a concern. I will look to the draft to find the next leader of the pack.
I will now look to the draft. I realize I have left several holes in our defense. Both on the defensive line, and in the back- backfield. I do not like the "pickings" of affordable defensive ends in this year's free agent market. I am pushing forward to take leaps of faith on young characters coming out of college.
DRAFT:
As it stands, the Bills major needs are now Defensive end, saftey, Tightend, defensive tackle and wide reciever, possibly a FB.
1. Brandon Pettigrew, TE, OK State: I am trading down in my first ever draft as a NFL GM. I feel 11 is too high for a tight end, and I can get great value for the 11th pick. There is no major defensive end project that floats my fancy. So I am trading this pick, for the 20th pick (Detroit Lions) in the first round, as well as a 2nd round this season and 4th round next. Brandon Pettigrew is definetly worth the 20th pick.
2. Patrick Chung, S, Oregon: A great player and a value pick over a defensive end here. I cannot pass up a play maker like Chung, when I have another 2nd round pick and I can take a defensive end with the 2nd of the two.
2.Connor Barwin, DE, Cincinnati: A high motor defensive end, yes. But I don't see him as another Ryan Denny or Chris Kelsay. I see him as a solid defensive end, possibly good enough to play beside Schobel as soon as possible. Barwin not only fits a need for a good pass rusher, he is pretty good value.
3.Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee: Another great defensive end to add to my melting pot of defensive ends. I am not going to sit by and allow the kelsay-denny-bryan experiment last any longer. Barwin or Ayers are players that will last for years and may actually make an impact. I see Ellis as a more roll player. He will compete, but I dont see him as a starter in what little time I saw him play. I want Kelsay out, denney out and I want fresh legs.
4.Sammie Lee Hill, DT, Stillman: Defense wins championships. I for one am happy with our offense. I feel there are quite a few players that the Buffalo offense can be formed around. The defense needs a push up the middle and rush off the edge. Under my regime I will make sure that happens. Sammie Lee Hill is a big man. Could be a HUGE compliment to Stroud, with Williams spelling both.
5.Jon Cooper, C, Oklahoma: He will be an amazing player in this league. I love watching this young man play. I am taking him a round higher than his ranking, because I have utmost confidence that he will be the leader of our offensive line in the future. He will also study under the best, in Birk.
6. Patrick Turner, WR, USC: At 6 foot 5, Turner brings some more height to our recieving corps. I love Hardy as an athlete and under the potential catogory, but a little competition between Hardy, Turner and Johnson will push the Bills' wide receiving depth to be very solid.
7.Javorskie Lane, FB, Texas A&M: What better to help our run-game than a down hill blocker like Lane? I feel he will be a player we can use in our scheme.
With limited funds, an abundance of needs and a short amount of time to deliver my "1-year plan" to the Bills front office, this is what I have.
I would like to have more experience at DE, but I feel that to overspend on older talent in this season's weak free agency would be reckless.
The revamped LB and DT corps can assist in a pass rush. Chung helps the backfield. Defense will be upgraded.
Our wide reciever corp now has:
A deep threat in Evans and a number one to boot.
Size in Hardy and or Turner and or Johnson
Experience and blocking in Reed
A burner and role player in Parrish.
Our young QB now has, a capable backup, a pro bowl center anchoring a heavy o-line, a stellar RB, a diverse WR corps, a first round tight-end, and a 2nd year coordinator who will hopefully learn from his mistakes in his rookie year.
I feel this will be a solid offseason for the Bills' organization and franchise as a whole. I hope you can agree that as your GM, I have brought upgrades to several positions of need, and have made a strong push towards having a successful 2009-2010 campaign.
Sincerely,
-BillsWin
General Manager of the Buffalo Bills
1 Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY
A Really Rough Draft of the Depth Chart:
QB | Trent Edwards | Kyle Boller | Gibran Hamdan | |
FB | | | | |
RB | Marshawn Lynch | Fred Jackson | Xavier Omon | |
WR1 | Lee Evans | Steve Johnson | Roscoe Parrish | |
LT | Jason Peters | Langston Walker | | |
LG | Derrick Dockery | Jon Cooper | | |
C | Matt Birk | Jon Cooper | Duke Preston | |
RG | Brad Butler | Duke Preston | | |
RT | Langston Walker | Kirk Chambers | | |
TE | Brandon Pettigrew | Derek Fine | Robert Royal | |
WR2 | Josh Reed | James Hardy | Patrick Turner | |
LCB | Terrence McGee | Reggie Corner | | |
LDE | Connor Barwin | Robert Ayers | | |
LDT | Marcus Stoud | Spencer Johnson | | |
OLB1 | Angelo Crowell | Keith Ellison | | |
RDT | Kyle Williams | Sammie Lee Hill | | |
OLB2 | Kawika Mitchell | Keith Ellison | | |
RDE | Aaron Schobel | Chris Ellis | | |
FS | Donte Whitner | Ko Simpson | George Wilson | |
SS | Patrick Chung | Bryan Scott | | |
RCB | Leodis McKelvin | Ashton Youboty | | |
MLB | Paul Posluszny | John Digiorgio | | |
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