tom webster

Well there was Richard Gere but I think that was a movie. My first thought was Ivan Boesky

Like Wildcard said, he has a great rep as an O-line coach but no doubt there has to be concern about his character.

If Fox going to the Bears didn't end the speculation, Kromer coming here should end the Cutler to the Bills thought process.

Couldn't agree more about the Islanders but I would say year one was the Girgensons year even though I don't think it was intentional. I think he is going to be a huge piece of the puzzle either being the best third line center in the league or one of the best second line left wingers, probably a little of both. I don't think they will be a Cup contender next year but I expect them to challenge for 8th place and excite us with flashes of the future,

I understand that they didn't have to sign him. However, there were serious questions whether they planned on signing him at all. I previously stated a few posts ago that Zad and Risto along with Gus would be on the list if they weren't already with Buffalo

More like 10 points

Bailey is still considered a huge long shot to even make the roster. They weren't even sure they were going to sign him till he started the season on fire. Lemieux, too early to tell although this season is encouraging.

I'm not disagreeing with you but its funny when they predict one and two years down the road when they can't even predict this year's crop. Guys like Big Ben and Phillip Rivers were mid round projections till their senior year on in Rivers' case, till the Senior Bowl.

To be fair, Buffalo has three guys that should be on the list but are already playing in NHL and only 5 teams have more then 1. Winnipeg and Philly with three and all three of Philly's are defenseman. It will be interesting to see if they can be patient with them.

But what a time in Buffalo sports history. Gil OJ and McAdoo

Oh no. This defense could be historically bad. Sorry, couldn't resist

I have many great memories about Hasek's play, was told many off the record stories about his off ice antics and never blamed him for leaving. The best memory however, was very personal. I was fortunate enough to take my son into the locker room after a Sabre victory. Hasek could not have been better. He talked to my son for almost ten minutes, signed his jersey and posed for pictures. it was one birthday my son will never forget.

I'm not not saying that coaching doesn't matter but I am against saying that he's no good and just listing who played for him. Maybe he does suck but I need more info.

So Lee couldn't make Fitz, Henne or Smith to play like Andrew Luck, what s bum, I think Schwartz stays, Ryan and the Pegulas can be pretty persuasive. Besides, his best chance of a head job is continuing the success he already has had here.

Exactly, thanks

In today's possession stat era I think he would have fared well. He was very good along the boards. I remember him as a more talented Matt Ellis. I am getting old. Thinking of someone else. You are right, Ink.

The analytics people will explode if a year after trading an extra number 1 for a WR they use a premium pick on a RB. On top of that, this year is supposed to be to RB's what last yewar was to WR.

With Roman coming, add Gore Crabtree Vernon Davis and Tank's favorite Mike Iupati as free agents or soon to be free agents in play and maybe Kapernick.

He is also reporting that they want Roman as OC

And Ryan it is. I, for one, am excited. Trestmanan OC? Thurman DC Revis and Gilmore cornerbacks? Sanchez QB?

The genius trumped him. He wasn't talking about that possession. He posted after the time out with 2:14 left

Rex Ryan second interview tonite per Shefter

Story goes that Payton only kept Ryan because he didn't want to be seen as guy who can't hire a DC. He'd drive him to the airport if Rob wanted to join his brother

Which is one of the levels I was talking about. As long as Rex doesn't bring Rob......

Ryan has apparently aligned himself with Trestman. Wouldn't mind a Ryan, Trestman, Schwartz team although I doubt it happens on a couple levels. I would interview Trestman just to get his thoughts on Cutler.