FINAL GRADES

I will list the grade the player receives and whether or not their stock is rising. I will also mention my thoughts on their chances of returning next year.

OFFENSE

• QB, JP Losman
• B (rising). JP has earned the right to return next season as the Bills starter. He has shown more than enough potential and in some cases he has shown signs of greatness. I am excited to see him progress further in his 4th year.
• RB, Willis McGahee
• B (falling). I still defend Willis in that he is a top 10 runner in this league. He needs to run harder though before he loses all of the faith of Bills fans. I also think he needs to be used differently than he is. Willis will return next year as the starter if he plays at his current deal. If he holds out, he could be gone.
• WR, Lee Evans
• A+ (rising). Lee is a budding superstar. He had 83 catches for nearly 1300 yards and 8 touchdowns. Him and JP have a thing going and it is exciting. Evans had a pro bowl season and will get a lot of attention next years as the Bills' number one wide out.
• WR, Peerless Price
• C (steady). Peerless just isn't the same guy the Bills had in 2002. He is a decent receiver that would be better as a number 3. He did make a few big plays this year, but it seems like his play making ability has declined over the years. I would be surprised if Peerless returns next year as the Bills number 2 receiver.
• WR, Josh Reed
• B (rising). Josh can catch and is tough to tackle. I am beginning to love Josh as our slot receiver and he will definitely be in that role next year.
• WR, Roscoe Parrish
• B (rising). Roscoe can make big plays for the Bills on special teams and in the passing game. I love how he isn't afraid to go over the middle and take the big hit either. Roscoe could be the Bills number 2 next season although I doubt it.
  
• TE, Robert Royal
• F (falling). You know how I feel about this bum. Get him out of here, I am surprised he hasn't been cut yet.
• FB, Daimon Shelton
• C (steady). He is a decent run blocker for Willis and should be back next year.
• LT, Jason Peters
• A (rising). Once moved to LT, Jason was the anchor of the Bills line. You hardly heard from him because he was rarely getting beat. He got the better of the defensive MVP Taylor in their match-up. Peters will be back no doubt.
• LG, Mike Gandy
• C (steady). Gandy improved once he was moved inside but he still isn't very solid. He is an UFA and I would be surprised the Bills signed him. I think Buffalo will try to bolster their line either in the draft or free agency.
• C, Melvin Fowler
• C (steady). He didn't really impress me. Fowler is an average center in this league but I see him starting next year for the Bills.
• RG, Duke Preston
  
• C+ (rising). Preston did well when plugged into RG once Reyes because a bust. I think he will continue to improve and progress and will start at guard next season.
• RT, Terrance Pennington
• C (rising). Pennington also exceeded expectations when thrown into the lineup as a rookie. He didn't make too many mistakes out there except vs. the run, but the whole line struggled in that aspect. He should return next season at RT as well.

DEFENSE

• DE, Aaron Schobel
• A (steady). Aaron is a solid defensive end although I don't think he is as good as his season indicates. He got a lot of sacks in garbage time. He made the pro bowl and you need to give him props for that. Schobel will be back in 2007.
• DT, Larry Tripplett
• C (falling). Tripplett couldn't rush the passer and couldn't stop the run. I don't like the signing and unless he has a monster DT next to him I think he will be ineffective. He will return next year as a starter though.
• DT, Kyle Williams
• B- (steady). Kyle had a good season as a rookie and showed some signs of being a solid player in this league. However, he is not the answer as a starting tackle as Buffalo needs to bolster that position. I do not think he should return next year as a starter.
• DE, Chyan Kelsenney
  
• C (steady). Kelsay and Denney are just average players. Kelsay will be gone and Denney isn't good enough to start. The Bills need to bring in a DE to fill the void and if not it will be Ryan at LE.
• ROLB, Angelo Crowell
• B+ (rising). Angelo is an up and coming player. He played well this year before the injury. Angelo will be back next year but he may play playing MLB with Fletcher most likely gone.
• MLB, London Fletcher
• A- (steady). London racked up a ton of tackles and 4 picks on top of that. He was in a contract year and earned himself a big contract. London is gone from Buffalo leaving a void in the linebacker core.
• LOLB, Takeo Spikes
• B (falling). He is a sad memory of the 04 version of spikes. He seemed to improve at the end of the season but he still has a long way to go. I think he will be back next season as the left outside backer and I am hoping he returns to form. In 2004 he was the best OLB in the league.
• CB, Nate Clements
• A- (rising). Nate had a great 2nd half to validate himself as a premier corner. He is a free agent and will cost a lot of money, money the Bills probably won't fork over. Nate probably will be gone in 2007.
• SS, Dante Whitner
• B (steady). He didn't make nearly enough big plays but he was a rookie and was solid. Whitner will be back next year and should be a much better player.
• FS, Ko Simpson
• B- (rising). Ko exceeded expectations as a 4th round pick. He played very well at FS and rarely got beat deep if at all. I am excited about these 2 young safeties growing together.
• CB, Terrance McGee
• B- (steady). Terrance is a much better special teamer than cornerback. He will be starting next year and could be forced into the number one corner position if Clements is gone. I don't think he is good enough for that.

Special Teams

• P, Brian Moorman
• A+ (rising). He is the best in the business.
• K, Rian Lindell
• A (rising). He is very accurate and proved he can be clutch, minus the Colts game.
• PR, Roscoe Parrish
• A (rising). He is very dangerous back there and is very sure handed. He showed he can make magnificent plays.
• KR, Terrance McGee
• A- (steady). He was still among the best in the league but he seemed to have lost some speed. Maybe he will shed the weight he gained last season and become faster and more dangerous. He is still good though don't get me wrong.

12th Man

• C (falling). 54,000 at a playoff type game is embarrassing. Now we are going to lose a home game to Europe.

COACHING

• Head Coach Dick Jauron
• C (steady). This guy is way too much of a pussy for my liking. Yeah our team improved in the second half of the season but his decisions and clock management made me cringe all season. He is a solid coach but he isn't a winner (1-5 as far as winning seasons go). I wouldn't mind seeing him gone but he will be back since the Bills seem to be moving in the right direction.
• Offensive Coordinator Steve Fairchild
• B (improving). The Bills offense made strides this season as did JP Losman. This is a testament to their coaching.
• Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell
• C (steady). This defensive was terrible against the run, but that is because of lack of personnel. The Bills started 4 rookies on defense for a lot of games and considering that fact, Fewell did a decent job.
• Special Teams Bobby April
• A (rising). This guy is a pimp. The Bills special teams is among the best in the league every year.