***2014-15 Buffalo Bills Tour of Greatness (for real this time) Thread***

[DeadlyDynasty]

As MH said, Byrd is set to be franchised again if not dealt. Hopefully Buffalo goes TE, OLB, or WR with their top pick and not OT.

As can be said with just about any team other than SF, SEA, and CAR, we'll only go as far as our QB takes us. The Whaley era will hopefully be more fruitful than the past 15 years of shitty GMing. Last years draft was very successful, particularly our top 4 picks:

1. EJ Manuel - TBD. Wasn't bad, but his injuries are already a big redflag for a mobile QB
2. Robert Woods - Can't wait to see his progression. Can be as good as a 1b with a good QB.
3. Kiko Alonso - MOTHERFUCKING BOSS
4. Marquise Goodwin - Surprisingly dangerous WR--one of the fastest guys in the NFL. Good WR4 but makes his money being being a badass ST'er.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Bills playing the Giants in the HOF game this year.

Rumblings on the Bills board/team media is that Marrone and Whaley are all-in on EJ Manuel and this draft will be all about the offense to put him in a situation to succeed.

[The Gemini Method]

DD with the not-so subtle dig at NFC Powers + Carolina ;). Is this the year the Bills challenge Tom Terrific in the AFC East? Does EJ Manuel continue to progress or spends more time on the injury list? That Bills vs. Browns Thursday night barn burner was an entertaining game...or at least I think it was the Bills vs. Browns...

[DeadlyDynasty]

Nah, Pats have a cakewalk to another division title but it'd be nice to see the Bills make a run at a WC. The Bills-Browns game was good until Tuel-Time. I just want EJ to stay healthy...seriously, our O skill positions could very well look like this next year:

QB - E.J. Manuel
RB - C.J. Spiller/Fred Jackson
WR - Robert Woods/Marquise Goodwin
WR - Allen Robinson or Kelvin Benjamin/T.J. Graham (only has track speed, good in space--not bad for a #5 WR though).
WR (slot) - Stevie Johnson
TE - Eric Ebron

:drool:

The O-line is pretty damn solid outside of LG too, so EJ would have every opportunity to succeed--especially in the Marrone/Hackett uptempo O.

[Raven]

another transitional year imho.

[DeadlyDynasty]

There's talks that Buffalo may move Kiko to OLB, but I hope that's just conjecture at this point. He excelled as the Mike--and even though he's got the speed and coverage skills to play any of the spots--I'd rather he stay put. Something tells me they might trade back if Mack doesn't fall to them, but again, I don't wanna miss out on Ebron and the Jets will definitely not pass on him.

[MeloHype]

WGR 550 Buffalo reports the Bills are unlikely to re-sign or use the franchise tag on free agent FS Jairus Byrd.http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5307/jairus-byrd

[DeadlyDynasty]

[/FONT][/COLOR]http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5307/jairus-byrd
Yup, the Bills board has been eating itself alive since hearing the news. We are the most jewish franchise in sports

[Raven]

[/FONT][/COLOR]http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5307/jairus-byrd

very good move if true.

[ginobili's bald spot]

The Eagles better sign him. We need safeties so badly.

[MeloHype]

The Buffalo Bills are expected to announce they will not play a game in Toronto this season and have all eight of their 2014 home regular-season games in Orchard Park.http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/03/05/bills-expected-drop-toronto-game-year-play-8-ralph/

[MeloHype]

“The Buffalo Bills and Rogers are committed to delivering a first-class NFL experience to Canadians. As such, we have postponed for one year the scheduled 2014 regular season game at Rogers Centre in Toronto, and that game will return to Ralph Wilson Stadium. We will use this time to collectively evaluate opportunities and build on the foundation to enhance future games.http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Buffalo-Bills--Rogers-Media-postpone-Toronto-series-for-2014/c2d3ef98-85d1-4e26-a485-7b2594f22c6c?campaign=tw_buf_article

[Lincoln]

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What's with the skins avi tbh

The u?

[MeloHype]

What's with the skins avi tbh

The u?
No, Moss & Taylor are 2 of my favorite players OAT

[MeloHype]

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[MeloHype]

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[DeadlyDynasty]

Love the Brandon Spikes signing...best run-stuffing LB who is sorely needed for a D that can't stop the run. Kiko moves to the Will which is great b/c he's excellent in coverage and can tackle in open field with the best of them. Rivers/Lawson will fight it out at the Sam, but they're adequate enough with our now disgusting front-7. Corey Graham was a damn good pick-up at corner and Aaron Williams has excelled at SS. Just a shame we couldn't hold onto Byrd--we are a FS away from a Top-5 D imo. Re-signing Scott Chandler unfortunately means they pass on Ebron in the first. I just really hope they don't draft a tackle at that spot. WR or TE please

[DeadlyDynasty]

In addition to getting Spikes, New England now has a huge gap in run defense with him and Wilfork (presumably) gone

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

In addition to getting Spikes, New England now has a huge gap in run defense with him and Wilfork (presumably) gone

New England has Hightower who's another fat useless run stuffing LB like Spikes.

[DD]

Bills bringing in Kenny Britt for a look. I'm all for a 1-2 year performance/incentive deal since he still has a ton of talent, but is just lazy.

[The Gemini Method]

Sad to read about Jim Kelly fighting for his life--The dude was so valued on that Bills team that he will forever be remembered for that 4 straight loss thing but beyond that as a real good QB. Bummer.

[DeadlyDynasty]

It's not looking good at all:cry

[Chinook]

I think getting Mike Williams for a sixth-rounder could be a steal. He's a solid second-tier receiver with first-tier talent. They are committed to paying him $6 Million guaranteed over the next two years, but that's not bad at all for a young starter.

[DD]

This likely means the end of Stevie Johnson, which is bittersweet. Such a great technical receiver and easily one of the most crisp route runners in the league, but had the most untimely drops/fumbles. He was loved b/c he was a 7th rounder who exceeded all expectations, but I'll take MW to replace him at this point. We still need a big-bodied receiving target like Evans or TE Ebron though.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Bills will play at the Lions on Thanksgiving: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/08/report-lions-to-host-bills-on-thanksgiving/

Schwartz returns to Motown...I actually like our chances in this one, tbh

[DeadlyDynasty]

Another rumor circling is that Buffalo will host Green Bay in a MNF game...that would be pretty sweet if true.

[Spur-Addict]

This season for the Bills will be something like the "Chuck Strong" campaign for the Colts. Numbers, or some sort of symbol will likely be on the helmets or jerseys (R Wilson). On top of that you have the whole Jim Kelly thing. Causes certainly galvanize, and this could be the year the Bills make the playoffs tbh.

[spurraider21]

The Raiders went 8-8 the year Al died... maybe you guys can have the same luck

[The Gemini Method]

Not when Brandon Spikes said his time with the Patriots was '4 Years a Slave' lol at making millions but equating your time to a slave's struggle.

[Monostradamus]

Spikes trollin hard. The guy was batshit crazy, the worst coverage LB i've ever seen, but he was a badass run stuffer and had a knack for making plays. Can't hate on him tbh

[DeadlyDynasty]

Spikes trollin hard. The guy was batshit crazy, the worst coverage LB i've ever seen, but he was a badass run stuffer and had a knack for making plays. Can't hate on him tbh
Pretty much this...over on the Bills board they're so gung-ho about his "4 years a slave" and "we gonna sweep NE!" tweets that they forget he called Buffalo a plumber's ass 2 years ago (an accurate assessment, tbh). He just loves playing the bad guy. I'm all about his run-stopping ability though since Buffalo's been gashed for years there. Problem is now though that not only is he a liability in coverage, but Buffalo's jewish negotiating tactics with Byrd backfired and left the middle/seams wide open--That's where Gronk feasts. Thank God for Kiko (great in coverage, sure tackler, fast LB), but an injury to him could be catastrophic.

Still, I expect TE's to have a field day against Buffalo this season.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Bills preseason schedule released...From NFL.com:

NFL/HALL OF FAME GAME (Aug. 3) - N.Y. Giants vs. Buffalo (NBC)
WEEK 1 (Aug. 7-10) - Buffalo at Carolina
WEEK 2 (Aug. 14-18) - Buffalo at Pittsburgh
WEEK 3 (Aug. 21-24) - Tampa Bay at Buffalo
WEEK 4 (Aug. 28) - Detroit at Buffalo

[spurraider21]

you can also be thankful gronk is never on the field and hernandez is behind bars :lol

[LnGrrrR]

^this

Spikes sure knows how to lay a hit though. He has a knack for forcing fumbles.

[Raven]

i don't take it as an offense tbh, everyone knows that if your name is not gronkowski, hernandez or brady, you'll be underpaid or paid what is right in NE. Most likely you'll end up a slave like most defenders in NE are. That's the way it has been for long, so..

[DeadlyDynasty]

:lolBon Jovi making another run at Bills ownership: http://www.wkbw.com/sports/Rocker-Bon-Jovi-again-linked-to-Bills-254812731.html

[DeadlyDynasty]

Bills President and CEO Russ Brandon to be in Draft Day, coming to theaters this weekend...the new Bills beat reporter is obviously new, tbh:lol

http://www.buffalobills.com/video/videos/Draft-Day-Preview-with-Russ-Brandon-/57cb80ff-4248-48d4-b601-cdfd1394c74e

[DeadlyDynasty]

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Alexandra-Vitale-joins-Bills-coverage-team/41d7faab-2b16-4100-a032-84ece3077756

Says she used to work for the Patriots, maybe DoK and mono remember her. Shes got the classic northeastern fake-bake going on wit dat oompa-loompa skin tone, tho...

[jeebus]

:lolBon Jovi making another run at Bills ownership: http://www.wkbw.com/sports/Rocker-Bon-Jovi-again-linked-to-Bills-254812731.html
not the owner you need, but the owner you deserve? :lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

you can also be thankful gronk is never on the field and hernandez is behind bars :lol

They better draft Jace Amaro in the 1st round this year and take care of that problem.

[Spur-Addict]

This season for the Bills will be something like the "Chuck Strong" campaign for the Colts. Numbers, or some sort of symbol will likely be on the helmets or jerseys (R Wilson). On top of that you have the whole Jim Kelly thing. Causes certainly galvanize, and this could be the year the Bills make the playoffs tbh.

Big shocker here.
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The Buffalo Bills announced Thursday that the team will wear a commemorative patch on their jerseys honoring their late owner Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.

Courtesy of Buffalo Bills
The Bills will honor late owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. with a patch on their jerseys.
The patch, which will be worn on the upper left shoulder on the Bills' jerseys throughout the 2014 season, features Wilson's initials RCW in red lettering.

"Ralph would be humbled to see such a tribute in his honor, worn proudly by a team that meant so much to him," said Wilson's wife Mary, in a statement released by the team. "The patch is a fitting acknowledgement of his commitment to the players, the team, and the Western New York area, and our family is touched by the outpouring of support and remembrance."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10902759/buffalo-bills-honor-ralph-c-wilson-late-owner-jersey-patches

Also, Goddell is putting pressure on the unnamed new ownership to build a new stadium to keep the team viable in the region.

[Spur-Addict]

Stevie to the Niners? FUCK THE BILLS.

[DD]

Four black QB's on the roster:

EJ Manuel
Thad Lewis
Dennis Dixon
Kenny Guiton


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgc7CCEmzsI

[Spur-Addict]

:cry Stay Kelly Tough

[leemajors]

Four black QB's on the roster:

EJ Manuel
Thad Lewis
Dennis Dixon
Kenny Guiton


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgc7CCEmzsI

Totally missed this :lol

[chunticakes]

Four black QB's on the roster:

EJ Manuel
Thad Lewis
Dennis Dixon
Kenny Guiton


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgc7CCEmzsI

LMFAO.

[leemajors]

Last October, rock star Jon Bon Jovi attended a Dallas Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium. Bon Jovi watched from Jerry Jones’ owner’s box and even joined the team in the locker room after their 31-16 Sunday night victory over Washington.

On Monday, Jones vouched for Bon Jovi to be the next owner of the Buffalo Bills.

“I don’t know of anyone that I have any more respect for as a father, or as a husband, or certainly as a potential business partner,” Jones said at the NFL’s spring meeting in Atlanta, via the Toronto Sun. “And so it’s a credit to him that he’s had the career that he’s had, that he’s qualified to become an NFL owner. As we know, you can’t just wish for that. You have to be able to do something about that financially. So he’s an outstanding candidate to be an owner in the NFL, and he’s a great friend.”

Since the death of founding Bills owner Ralph Wilson in March, the sale of the franchise has been a hot topic with several potential buyers mentioned, including billionaire businessman Donald Trump.

“He knows many of the owners, personally,” Jones said of Bon Jovi. “All owners know of him. But he knows them personally. He’s committed, he’s very genuine.

“You talk about individuals and talk about their qualification — there hasn’t been anybody more qualified to be involved in sports ownership, or certainly ownership in the NFL, than Jon Bon Jovi.”

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/jerry-jones-great-friend-jon-bon-jovi-an-outstanding-candidate-to-be-the-bills-next-owner.html/

[DD]

All draft picks signed, and we still have around 6-7 mil to play with for a FA. Hopefully some DL depth or a veteran safety is in order. I actually love how this team is being put together on defense, and as a whole in the trenches. Hopefully Moeaki can be at least half of what he used to be--other than that not expecting a great deal out of our TE's receiving-wise (but as a group they're at least above-average blockers).

QB and Paul's sprog at OC are our biggest weaknesses now...I actually like Thad as the back-up--he's solid and fearless. EJ wasn't terrible, but his knee issues are a concern. The one good thing I'll say about him is he played exceptionally well in 2 minute situations last year. Just stay healthy, and this team could surprise, imo

[Spur-Addict]

Just hope Dareus doesn't get suspended before the season even starts. Drag racing, controlled substances? No bueno

[DD]

While i have you here, how many games can one expect to miss for banned subtances?

[Spur-Addict]

If I'm not mistaken...

NFL:

1st: A four game suspension without pay.
2nd: Eight game suspension, no salary.
3rd: One year suspension, no pay.

[spurraider21]

DD, is Tarrell Troup totally done? Oakland took a flier on him

[DD]

Never really saw him play...nigga has degenerative back issues and is another in a long line of LSU garbage. Might be decenr NT depth if he could ever see the field

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[The Gemini Method]

You can hear DD's tears hit upon the Afghan soil. His Bills dealt a major loss on the D side :cry

[Raven]

oooooops :lol

[DD]

Such is life as a Bills fan...good thing I don't have to change my skin this season

[Spur-Addict]

Marcel Dareus placed on the non football injury list for being a fatty. Failed his fitness test, it just keeps getting better with this guy.

[leemajors]

DD I imagine you're already giddy, but anyway:

http://deadspin.com/sammy-watkins-is-out-here-embarassing-dudes-1621984208

[DD]

this is one way to finally sell some merch:lmao

http://bustedcoverage.com/2014/08/29/bills-team-store-is-selling-hats-featuring-patriots-logo-on-back/#.VACVwJqHpn8.facebook

[DD]

Bills are staying in Buffalo...looks like the Sabres owner Terry Pegula is set to buy.

https://image-cdn.zap2it.com/images/miss-america-cry.gif

[DD]

So many tears to be shed for the home opener.

:cryKelly beat cancer
:cryfirst home game since Ralph died
:cryDre coming back and getting recognized for HOF

[DeadlyDynasty]

Orton named the starter. Finally we get a chance to see our receivers make some plays

[spurraider21]

does FNC have the arm to let Watkins go deep?

[jeebus]

oh fuck yes. sorry romo, but you're getting replaced...

[DeadlyDynasty]

does FNC have the arm to let Watkins go deep?
Yes, Orton has a big arm--he just makes a lot of mistakes but I'll take that any day over Capt Checkdown

[Borosai]

This is looking like a good year to win the division, so let's hope this works.

[spurraider21]

Bills are a QB away from being a good team, but :lol at giving 2 first rounders for watkins when they could have just taken Benjamin or Beckham instead

[Sean Cagney]

This is looking like a good year to win the division, so let's hope this works.

Ehhh still clearly the Pats division. You jumped the gun a little there. Miami will finish 9-7 and be 2nd and Bills next.

[Spur-Addict]

Bills waive Mike Williams

[spurraider21]

So are the Bills going to ride Kyle Orton next season too? :lol

[Spur-Addict]

So are the Bills going to ride Kyle Orton next season too? :lol

Nope, he's retiring. (Allegedly)

[jeebus]

I've been cutting myself ever since I found out God was retiring :cry Someone teach me how to quit FNC :cry

[leemajors]

Nope, he's retiring. (Allegedly)

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--RF6A95Q3--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/imng1vvjavdirpdf25cp.jpg

[Spur-Addict]

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--RF6A95Q3--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/imng1vvjavdirpdf25cp.jpg

E.J Part Deux upcoming :lol

[spurraider21]

Nope, he's retiring. (Allegedly)
and they dont have a first rounder...