I bet TD is waiting

[Mr. Miyagi]

Seeing that TD hasn't really signed anyone so far in FA, and has let some FAs leave from the team, I don't think he's just procrasinating. I bet he's got something up his sleeves, that he definitely knows something we don't know. Maybe a stud DE as June 1st casualty, maybe a big draft day trade. Whatever it may be, I'm sure he's just saving up our cap room to sign this guy / these guys.

So who are the potential June 1st cuts that we still haven't thought about?

[Sportsuser101]

I sure hope he knows something we don't otherwise we're screwed.

Michael Strahan may be a possible cut but I'm not sure if I would want him at the price he would command. I like Kelsay. I actually think we're fine at starting DE. Some depth.. sure but I think starter wise I like Schobel and Kelsay.

[Typ0]

I think if he saw someone that fit on the team and made us better for the money he would go for it...but he hasn't so here we are. I also think he's taking a long hard look at what he can do with this years cap $$ to keep Clements on the team.

[Typ0]

I sure hope he knows something we don't otherwise we're screwed.

Michael Strahan may be a possible cut but I'm not sure if I would want him at the price he would command. I like Kelsay. I actually think we're fine at starting DE. Some depth.. sure but I think starter wise I like Schobel and Kelsay.

we need a better pass rusher...it would make a huge difference IMO.

[BAM]

I dunno I think our team is set up just fine right now... minus a couple O-Linemen. We'll be fine.

[Michael82]

I think if he saw someone that fit on the team and made us better for the money he would go for it...but he hasn't so here we are. I also think he's taking a long hard look at what he can do with this years cap $$ to keep Clements on the team.

That's the key. I guarantee that TD is trying to figure out how he'll be able to show him the money and get him locked up before the season begins.

[Throne Logic]

we need a better pass rusher...it would make a huge difference IMO.

Who?

And from where?

[Sportsuser101]

we need a better pass rusher...it would make a huge difference IMO.

I'm not a big fan of paying 2 guys a ton of money for the same position. ie 2 CBs, 2 DTs, 2 OLBs, 2 WRs, 2 DEs.. etc. I just think we were fine last year and it showed by having the 3rd most sacks in the league. I think we'll get more this year with Edwards stepping in and having better coverage in the secondary with Vincent for the whole year at FS and McGee maturing.

[ScottLawrence]

I hope he has a plan.

Right now our O-Line is not in good shape.

LT-Teague
LG-Gandy
C-Tucker
RG-Villarrial
RT-Williams


Thats not a good or even average offensive line.


Maybe TD's plan IS to rebuild for a year with Losman.

[Michael82]

One thing that I have learned with TD, always expect the unexpected. NEVER believe that TD is just sitting there. He ALWAYS has a plan.

[EDS]

Not to overstate the obvious, the Bills went 9-7 last year behind virtually the same offensive line last year. Yes Jennings is gone, but when Marcus Price filled in for him when he was injured there was very little if any difference in performance. Marcus Price, as many of you know, is basically a bargin bin career back-up lineman.

You guys act as though the line will now all of a sudden suffer from some catastrophic failure because of the lose of an average starting lineman who was easily replaced for 2-4 games with a career back-up lineman. Sure the offensive line is not the best but there will be improvement from the remaining 4/5ths of the line just based on more experience (Tucker's first year as a fulltime starter), continued development (think Mike Williams from the beginning of the year to the end - i.e., night and day), getting used to each other (it was Villareal's first year with the team) and continuity (having four guys that know each other and the system is always a plus). Add in a more mobile quarterback (think of the difference in offensive line performance between when Rob Johnson played (i.e.,, lots of sacks allowed) vs. when Flutie played (very few sacks).

Again, the Pats won a superbowl with a rookie second round pick at left tackle, so there is no reason why the Bills can't be average with the same.

[Typ0]

I'm not a big fan of paying 2 guys a ton of money for the same position. ie 2 CBs, 2 DTs, 2 OLBs, 2 WRs, 2 DEs.. etc. I just think we were fine last year and it showed by having the 3rd most sacks in the league. I think we'll get more this year with Edwards stepping in and having better coverage in the secondary with Vincent for the whole year at FS and McGee maturing.

we were able to take advantage of opportunities last season for sure...but I would like to see someone who is consistenly more disruptive in the backfield on pass plays that we've had here the last few years. It's one thing to have guys who can take advantage of the oppositions plays breaking down and another who they are just plain afraid of breaking down their plays. I know it's a lot to ask and it probably isn't going to happen. But with Spikes running around in our backfield I just think another speed DE would be an awesome menace to put against opposing offenses...they would have to get the ball out much quicker as part of their game plan and our corners and LB would have more chances to get INTs.

[BAM]

Not to overstate the obvious, the Bills went 9-7 last year behind virtually the same offensive line last year. Yes Jennings is gone, but when Marcus Price filled in for him when he was injured there was very little if any difference in performance. Marcus Price, as many of you know, is basically a bargin bin career back-up lineman.

You guys act as though the line will now all of a sudden suffer from some catastrophic failure because of the lose of an average starting lineman who was easily replaced for 2-4 games with a career back-up lineman. Sure the offensive line is not the best but there will be improvement from the remaining 4/5ths of the line just based on more experience (Tucker's first year as a fulltime starter), continued development (think Mike Williams from the beginning of the year to the end - i.e., night and day), getting used to each other (it was Villareal's first year with the team) and continuity (having four guys that know each other and the system is always a plus). Add in a more mobile quarterback (think of the difference in offensive line performance between when Rob Johnson played (i.e.,, lots of sacks allowed) vs. when Flutie played (very few sacks).

Again, the Pats won a superbowl with a rookie second round pick at left tackle, so there is no reason why the Bills can't be average with the same.

Some of you worry too much.

[Typ0]

Who?

And from where?

This is one area we can find an immediate impact from the draft. The draft is deep in DL and a guy like this:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2005/tuck_justin

could be a real contibutor to improving our defensive output. Of course that depends on how our staff evaluates him and what not...I'll leave it up to them. it's not inconceivable a player like that could be available to us. Definately we could get him if we wanted...or even get another 2nd round pick making some trades.

[Tatonka]

new england is able to do alot of things that other teams are not able to..

i dont suggest us going into the season with such questions at left tackle.. just like i dont suggest us moving eric moulds to a cb..