Nix conference

[Forward_Lateral]

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I don't remember a Bills GM telling the media the team's exact needs in the past. Usually it's standard "we will look at everything to improve our roster." I like it. Let's hope he does what he says.

[OpIv37]

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My opinion of priority would be:

1. Pass rush - We've got none.
2. LB - Barnett was great, hopefully Sheppard improves
3. WR - Resign Stevie, Nelson/Jones is okay.
4. CB - We've plenty of good enough guys but a shut down guy would be great.
5. OT - Our OT has been good this year.

Stevie with Nelson/Jones isn't good enough. We saw that this year. We need an upgrade.

[streetkings01]

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Stevie with Nelson/Jones isn't good enough. We saw that this year. We need an upgrade.

Nix pointed that out. I like Jones and Nelson as depth........they should not be counted on to play the #2 role.

[mysticsoto]

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I was so glad to hear them say pass rush was THE MOST important thing and that they might look at getting 2 DEs/OLBs (it'll be 2 DEs if they are in 4-3 which they mostly will be). Looking at Kelsay's contract though, they won't be getting rid of him anytime soon. But if they decide to do like the Giants where they have numerous pass rushes on the Dline and not just starters and backups (people actually good enough to rotate around with and keep fresh), I wouldn't mind that one bit!

Kelsay's numbers

Year, base salary, signing bonus, misc bonus, cap hit

2011	2,000,000	400,000	1,850,000	4,250,000
2012	3,500,000	400,000	1,850,000	5,750,000
2013	3,725,000	400,000	1,850,000	5,975,000
2014	3,745,000	400,000	1,850,000	5,995,000

[OpIv37]

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Nix pointed that out. I like Jones and Nelson as depth........they should not be counted on to play the #2 role.

Good- I hope he puts his money where his mouth is on this one, but I have a bad feeling that we are only getting one WR this off-season. Once they shell out for either Stevie or his replacement, Ralph will tighten the purse strings.

[DraftBoy]

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So nothing too ground breaking or news worthy? Sounds good, let's get this draft season rolling!

[Michael82]

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So nothing too ground breaking or news worthy? Sounds good, let's get this draft season rolling!

Sounds to me like he wants Blackmon. Do the Bills have a chance to get him at #10?

[Mr. Miyagi]

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Stevie with Nelson/Jones isn't good enough. We saw that this year. We need an upgrade.

I don't disagree. When I said "okay" I meant nothing special, just okay. Obviously we need to be better than "okay" to compete in our division.

[Mr. Miyagi]

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Sounds to me like he wants Blackmon. Do the Bills have a chance to get him at #10?

LOL no way in hell.

[psubills62]

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Sounds to me like he wants Blackmon. Do the Bills have a chance to get him at #10?

Not unless they trade up. Kid isn't the tallest, but he is GOOD. And not just at receiving - puts in tremendous effort blocking. I'd love to have Blackmon, but I just don't see it happening.

As far as Chandler goes...I honestly don't see people's infatuation with him. He did well this year, but mostly just getting TD's, which are really hit or miss. I personally think we could find someone on the level of Chandler very easily. He'd be best as a backup, IMO.

[DraftBoy]

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Sounds to me like he wants Blackmon. Do the Bills have a chance to get him at #10?

No and he doesn't fit the profile Nix described. Blackmon is only 6'1.

[don137]

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Sounds like Parrish will be gone due his inability to stay healthy.

[chernobylwraiths]

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I was so glad to hear them say pass rush was THE MOST important thing and that they might look at getting 2 DEs/OLBs (it'll be 2 DEs if they are in 4-3 which they mostly will be). Looking at Kelsay's contract though, they won't be getting rid of him anytime soon. But if they decide to do like the Giants where they have numerous pass rushes on the Dline and not just starters and backups (people actually good enough to rotate around with and keep fresh), I wouldn't mind that one bit!

Kelsay's numbers

Year, base salary, signing bonus, misc bonus, cap hit

2011	2,000,000	400,000	1,850,000	4,250,000
2012	3,500,000	400,000	1,850,000	5,750,000
2013	3,725,000	400,000	1,850,000	5,975,000
2014	3,745,000	400,000	1,850,000	5,995,000

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[X-Era]

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Sounds like Parrish will be gone due his inability to stay healthy.

Good, replace him with Eddie Royal and I'd be happy.

[madness]

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Nix is following the same blueprint as he did in SD.