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Hello Bills fans.  As of right now, it doesn’t look like the Bills will be signing a wide receiver in free agency.  Free agent Bryant Johnson was in Buffalo two weeks ago and is still trying to decide on which spot he wants to call him.  There are reports that Johnson will be meeting with Tampa Bay and possibly the Tennessee Titans.  The Bills are playing this smart because they want to lock up Lee Evans before giving a big contract to basically an unknown.  Although I do think Johnson would help this team out tremendously, I don’t want the team to give him more than he is worth.  It has been said that the team is trying to extend the contract of Lee Evans.  Evans has one year remaining on his rookie contract and is due for a big payday.  Evans is a true #1 and although he struggled a bit in 07, he should be locked up with a long-term deal.  The only thing that scares me is the amount of money wide receivers have been getting.  Larry Fitzgerald from the Arizona Cardinals just signed a four year 40 million dollar contract with 30 million guaranteed.  The only way the Bills will get this deal done is to offer Evans a contract of close to eight million a year.  We need to have Lee on this team long term.  Receiver Josh Reed has two more years left on his deal and Roscoe Parrish was just signed to an extension.  Reed and Parrish are both valuable slot receivers.  Reed is a physical receiver that does not go down on first contact.  Parrish is an excellent punt returner also and has the ability to take a short pass to the house.  Look for the Bills to draft a receiver with either their first or second round pick.  As of right now the teams main concern should be to get Lee signed and then look at the best possible receiver in the draft.  Lets Go Bills. 

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Hello Bills fans. Its almost time for the NFL combine. Its always fun watching future NFL players run the 40 yard dash, bench press to their max and do all of the other individual drills that will push them up the draft boards. The front office is already working on their draft board and the combine will only help them choose the players that the team needs.

In other news, Adam Schefter from NFL Network reported that the Bills are one of the teams interested in ex-Dolphins Linebacker Zach Thomas. I don’t see Thomas as a fit for this team because our defense relies on speed at the linebacker position. Thomas was a great player but his lingering problems from concussions make him a risk.

Wide Receiver Roscoe Parrish was arrested a few days ago for driving under the influence. This really shocks me because I always thought of Roscoe as person of high character. I know that everyone makes mistakes and hopefully Roscoe has learned from this. I really do like him and feel that he will continue to get better and play a bigger role on the team in 2008.

I also heard that the Bills are interested in wide receiver Ernest Wilford from Jacksonville. Wilford is scheduled to become a free agent on February 29th. It would be great if the Bills can sign him because of his size. This team desperately needs a tall receiver especially in the red zone.

Here is to a great draft and offseason. Go Bills.

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Hello Bills fans.  I just watched the Senior Bowl and here is my list of players that would help the Bills in a big way.  Defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis from USC is a beast.  He made a bunch of plays today and had to be doubled teamed most of the time.  I hope this guy falls to the Bills at #11.  He will most likely be a top five pick.  The guy is going to be a great pro.  Draft expert Mike Mayock ranks Ellis above Glenn Dorsey from LSU.  I pray that he is still there when the Bills are on the board.  Another defensive tackle that impressed me was Trevor Laws from Notre Dame.  He is another defensive playmaker.  He gets into the backfield quick and has a knack for the ball.  Either Ellis or Laws would be great alongside John McCargo.  Linebacker Dan Conner is also another possibility.  He is a great tackler and would be a great complement to Paul Posluszny and Angelo Crowell.  Conner will definitely be a first round pick but I don’t know if the Bills will go linebacker with their first round pick.  Defensive Back Rodgers-Cromartie from Tennessee State had a tremendous game.  He has the speed to close on receivers and the ball skills to get the interception.  He might be the best corner in the draft.  I was trying to get a good look at the wide receivers.  There wasn’t one that jumped out at me.  I like Adarius Bowman’s size but he couldn’t hold on to the ball in the endzone.  Caldwell from Florida is a speedster but reminds me of a bigger Roscoe Parrish.  There were a few receivers that didn’t play because of injury that I would have liked to see.  I think the Bills should go defense in round one and then draft a receiver in the second round.  The receiver class is deep this year so the Bills can afford to wait.  I can’t wait for the combine to see more of the players I mentioned.  Go Bills. 

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Hello Bills fans.  I cannot believe the 2007 regular season ends tomorrow.  What looked like a promising season turned into another year not making the playoffs.  It seems like so long ago that we reached the postseason.  It has been eight years and the longest drought in Bills history.  The Buffalo Bills will play their last game of the 07 campaign against the Philadelphia Eagles.  I usually write about the key matchups to this week’s game but decided that wasn’t necessary for two mediocre teams.  The Eagles come into this game with a 7-8 record just like the Bills.  This could possibly be Donovan McNabb’s last game as an Eagle.  This will be a tough game for us because the Eagles have a really good defense and a great running back.  McNabb is dangerous because not only can he beat you with his arm, but can run with the football.  The Bills must pressure McNabb from the get go and force him into some bad situations.  I’m hoping to see a bounce back game from quarterback Trent Edwards.  He started out great last week but could not get the offense going late in the game.  Edwards has showed flashes this season and the coaching staff believes in him.  He will be our starter next season and a win this week will be huge for his confidence.  Running back Marshawn Lynch has had a fantastic rookie season.  He has rushed for over 1,000 yards in only 12 games played.  The Bills must establish Lynch early if they want to wear down the Eagles defense.  It hurts that starting left tackle Jason Peters is out with a groin injury.  Kirk Chambers must fill his shoes and protect Trent as well as open up some holes for Marshawn to run through.  Look for the Bills to put either Robert Royal or Michael Gaines next to Chambers to give him help.  I would like to see the Bills open up the playbook and get Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish more involved in the offense.  We will need to hit some big plays to get some points on the board.  The Eagles will play hard, as they have done all season.  Its going to be tough stopping Westbrook because he is an all purpose back.  He can beat you with a long run or take a screen pass and go the distance.  The Bills defense should be motivated to stop him because they had a terrible game last week against the Giants.  I would love to see Marshawn and Trent end the season with a bang.  Let Trent sling the ball all over the field.  There is absolutely nothing to lose by doing that.  I will predict a Bills win like I do every week.  I just can never go against my team no matter what.  I am extremely disappointed the way this season has turned out but at least we found some things out about the guys we drafted.  With a strong offseason, I believe this team can be playing in January next season.  Go Bills. 

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Hello Bills fans.  My one question is where did the team that was playing in the first quarter go?  After building a 14-0 lead after two impressive scoring drives, the Bills offense was basically non-existent.  Trent Edwards looked very impressive early on throwing two nice touchdown passes.  His 42-yard bomb to Roscoe Parrish setup his four-yard strike to Lee Evans.  Evans made a phenomenal move to get open for the reception.  After their third possession stalled and the Bills were forced to punt, long snapper Ryan Neill bounced on to punter Brian Moorman.  Moorman picked up the ball and tried to run with it but was quickly brought to the ground.  It seemed like right after that play the momentum changed.  The Giants had a short field and scored right away.  The lead was now down to 7.  After the Giants got the ball back, the Bills defense forced them to punt.  Safety Donte Whitner tried to block the punt but ran over Giants punter Jeff Feagles.  Roughing the kicker penalty was called and the Giants had new life.  On the next play, Brandon Jacobs took one 40+ yards for the score.  The game was now tied.  Two major mental mistakes gave the Giants two scores and new life.  This was similar to what went down in Jacksonville only a few weeks ago.  Our once strong special team units suddenly cost us 14 points.  You cannot win games with major mental errors like that.  The Giants would add a field goal and take a 17-14 lead going into the half.  The Bills would take the lead in the third quarter thanks to Marshawn Lynch.  After the defense forced turnovers and held the Giants at the goal line on 4^th down, Edwards tried to hit Lee Evans on a crossing route.  The ball bounced off of Evans chest and the ball was intercepted and taken back for a touchdown.  What looked like a promising second half turned into a disaster.  The Giants were up 24-21 and never looked back.  Our offense sputtered in the final quarter and the Giants returned another interception for the icing on the cake.  I thought that Kevin Everett’s presence would have the Bills all pumped up.  They came out hot but became cold as the game wore on.  Terrible game. 

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Hello Bills fans. Tomorrow the Buffalo Bills travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns. This is the biggest game of the season because the Bills trail the Browns by one game for the final wild card spot. The forecast shows snow and high winds, which will force both teams to run the ball more. I’m totally excited and can’t wait to see how the Bills respond to the biggest game in years. Here are the key matchups to this week’s game.

Marshawn Lynch & Fred Jackson vs. Browns Defense: To win this game, we must pick up most of our yards on the ground. Lynch and Jackson will both get their share of carries and hopefully can repeat their performance from last week. Look for both to get the ball early and often.

Browns Receivers vs. Bills secondary: This might be the toughest battle of the day. Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow will be hard to contain. I hoping the weather is harsh so Browns quarterback Derek Anderson will have trouble getting the ball to his playmakers. Terrence McGee, Jabari Greer and Donte Whitner must bring their A game to slow down Cleveland’s receivers. I have a feeling that Whitner will get his second pick of the season. He is from Ohio and will have a lot of family and friends at the game.

Special Teams: If the weather is as bad as they say it will be, special teams will decide this game. Rian Lindell and Brian Moorman must do their jobs and perform when called upon. I would love to see Roscoe Parrish return a punt for a touchdown. Cleveland has a dangerous return man and our coverage units must slow him down. Look for Lindell to knock home a few field goals.

Every player on both teams know that this is a huge game. I feel that it will be close and the team that holds on to the ball longer will win. I fell both Lynch and Jackson will carry us to victory. My prediction…..Bills 20 Browns 16.

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Hello Bills fans. Josh Reed is having a really good season. He has 43 catches for 484 yards. The numbers don’t jump out at you but he is very effective working the middle of the field. Last week against the Redskins, four of Reed’s five catches went for first downs. It clearly shows that quarterback Trent Edwards has a lot of faith in him. In Trent’s post game press conference he called Reed a great wide receiver. The 31-yard reception in the 4th quarter was the play of the game. Reed has a knack for breaking tackles and getting that extra couple of yards. He is running better routes and hopefully that will get him more receptions as well as taking the pressure off of Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish. I have always thought Reed was a key to our success. Many people bashed him for not living up to his status as a second round pick. I was glad when the Bills re-signed him before last season. Reed is only going to get better as Edwards gets more experience behind center. Thanks for the big catch Josh. Go Bills.

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Hello Bills fans. This Sunday the Buffalo Bills travel to FedEx field to take on the Washington Redskins. This is a must win to stay in the playoff hunt. The Redskins are playing with heavy hearts due to the death of Sean Taylor. This is going to be an extremely tough game because the skins are going to want this one for their fallen teammate. Here are the key matchups to this week’s game.

Trent Edwards vs. Redskins defense: Rookie quarterback Trent Edwards will start this week in place of J.P. Losman. It looks like its now Edwards job to lose. Trent must be smart with the football this week. For the Bills to win this one, he has to be accurate and poised in the pocket. Look for Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish to have big games. Edwards is great at leading his receivers and allowing them to get yards after the catch. I would love to see Lee Evans have a breakout game. Edwards will look to Evans to get the offense rolling.

Clinton Portis vs. Bills Defense. This is going to be a tough task for the Bills. Starting defensive end Chris Kelsay is out this week. Anthony Hargrove and Ryan Denney must fill in and be effective in run support. The defense cannot let Portis outside and must contain him to win this game. It seems like we haven’t had a fumble recovery in forever. I would like to see John McCargo bust up a running play and force a fumble. Look for the Bills to put eight guys at the line of scrimmage to minimize Portis in the run game.

This is a very winnable game for the Bills. The Redskins come into the game with the same record and have struggled at times. The main thing is our offense must move the ball and score touchdowns instead of settling for field goals. Trent must lead this team and find a win to get a win. I do feel that running back Fred Jackson will do well in place of A-Train. My prediction…..Bills 24 Redskins 20

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Hello Bills fans. This Sunday the Buffalo Bills travel to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars. This is a must win game for the Bills if they want to stay in wild card contention. Jacksonville comes into this one with a 7-3 record. They have a tremendous defense and an excellent running back tandem. Here are the key matchups the Bills most win to come out of this one victorious.

J.P. Losman vs. Jacksonville Defense: As I stated in a previous post, Losman needs to have a big game to hold onto his starting job. He needs to be accurate and get rid of the ball when the heat is on. I hope he can hook up with Lee Evans on some deep routes to help get us into the endzone. Losman must put this team on his back and lead us to victory. I just want to see him have a monster game. He is due for a 300 yard 3 td performance.

Jones-Drew & Fred Taylor vs. Bills Defense: This is going to be a tough task for the run defense this week. Jones-Drew has the power to break tackles and the speed to take it to the house. The defense has to forget about last week and come out and perform at a high level. If we can slow down the run, this will put more pressure on David Garrad. Although Garrad has played well this year, we need to force him into some bad throws. I hope our big guys up front can get penetration and slow down both Jones-Drew and Taylor.

Special Teams: In my opinion, special teams are going to play a major part in this game. Jones-Drew is a dangerous kick returner. Our coverage units must play solid and not allow him to get the Jaguars in good field position. Rian Lindell has been great all year and will have to hit all of his attempts. Brian Moorman must also pin the Jaguars back so we can win the field position battle. I would love to see Roscoe Parrish and Terrence McGee break some long returns.

The Bills are treating this game like a playoff game. Jacksonville is in the wild card hunt also and needs this game just as bad as we do. To be successful, the Bills offense must not turn the ball over and the defense has to get some sort of a pass rush against Garrad. This is going to be a tough game but hopefully we can come out victorious. My prediction….Bills 20 Jaguars 17.

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Hello Bills fans. For the second straight week Marshawn Lynch will not play. Anthony Thomas will get the start and Dwayne Wright will be the backup. I would really love to see the Bills give Fred Jackson a chance. Jackson has the speed and elusiveness to pickup some big gains. Hopefully we can run the ball this week against a tough Jacksonville defense.

J.P. Losman will make his fourth straight start. He is looking to rebound from last week’s shaky performance. Look for Losman to air it out in this game because he knows the team needs this win and his job is on the line. I hope he has a great game because I feel that he gives us the best chance to win down the stretch. Losman just needs to improve his accuracy and decision-making. Many experts feel that Trent Edwards has a greater upside than Losman. Although I do like Trent a lot, he is still a rookie and will go through some growing pains. I just want this team to decide on a quarterback and go with it. Lets play to J.P’s strengths and launch the ball to Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish.

Roscoe Parrish needs to be used more in this offense. Although he is undersized, Parrish makes up for it with his quickness and elusiveness. It almost seems that there is a chance that every time he touches the ball he can go the distance. I want to see the Bills run some end arounds and quick slants to Roscoe. He deserves to have the ball in his hands more. Using Roscoe will open up some big plays for Lee Evans and Josh Reed.

The offensive line must have a strong game this week both in pass protection and run blocking. The Jaguars have a very strong defensive line that does not give up yards on the ground. Our offensive line must give Losman time to throw the ball and try to get some push so A-train has some holes to run through. This is going to be a tough task for the big guys. Lets Go Bills. Beat the Jaguars.

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