April 30th, 2007 by Phil
I’ve been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was 7 years old. The second game I ever watched was Super Bowl XXV when Scott Norwood booted what would have been the game-winning field goal wide right. While I didn’t understand the significance of these events at the time, I still remember the look on all of the adults faces after that infamous kick. It was a look of unfathomable sadness. As if their dogs had died, Sgt. Slaughter’s leg broke off and someone erased their Etch-A-Sketch masterpiece — simultaneously!
Little did I know that this was only a sign of things to come. Dealing with disappointment is as much a defining characteristic of a Buffalo fan as being drunk or vulgar, so we’re always optimistic that our chance at redemption is near. After this weekend’s Draft day acquisitions and before any regular season games can prove otherwise, I’m going to say that 2007 will be the Bills year. Here are some thoughts on our picks:
Not only can Marshawn Lynch (RB | California) run like LT, but his touchdown celebrations rival Chad Johnson for originality.
Paul Posluszny (OLB | Penn State) has been compared to Chris Spielman, presumably because he is white and a linebacker. All I know is that he can fill a hole in a hurry.
Trent Edwards (QB | Stanford) has experience in getting sacked behind a shaky offensive line. He should fit in just perfectly in Buffalo.
Dwayne Wright (RB | Fresno State) is a talented runner with a history of knee injuries. If only he came with a delusional sense of entitlement he would have easily secured our first round pick.
John Wendling (S | Wyoming) has once again put into question my longstanding beliefs about the jumping ability of white men. Woody Harrelson would be proud.
Apparently Derek Schouman (TE | Boise State) needs to work on his consistency catching the ball, can’t block and is severely undersized for his position. So, a smaller version of Keith McKeller? Awesome.
CJ Ah You (DE | Oklahoma) has a name that would sell lots of jerseys, but not the talent needed to get it there. Why do all the unfortunate names seem to make it big?
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