Bills looking to deal Losman

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  1. Uptown

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>ORLANDO, Fla. ? Teams in search of a quarterback on the trade market could be in line for yet another young talent in the coming weeks: J.P. Losman.Two league sources indicated Tuesday that Losman hasn't gained the confidence of the Buffalo Bills' new regime. Both sources expect the team to put the former first-round pick on the trade block before the start of the 2006 season ? if he isn't already there.Bills general manager Marv Levy declared the quarterback position an open race last week after signing Craig Nall to a three-year contract, and it was widely believed the former Green Bay Packers reserve QB would compete with Losman for starting duties. But one personnel man familiar with the situation said he expects Levy to put out trade feelers for Losman in the coming weeks."I think it's going to be something that boils down to Nall as the No. 1 and (Kelly) Holcomb as the backup," he said. "If you went through the locker room and people were honest, (there would be) a lot of people who aren't sold on Losman as a leader." When asked if Losman could still win the support of Levy and teammates in the coming weeks, the source painted the situation as "doubtful.""The biggest advocates of (Losman as a starter) are gone, but he's still a guy who has trade value," he said. "If Nall ends up being the starter and Holcomb is a solid backup you can rely on, why would you have Losman sitting at the bottom (of the depth chart) when you can still get something out there for him?"The advocates that were mentioned are ex-general manager Tom Donahoe and ex-head coach Mike Mularkey. Interestingly, Mularkey is now the offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins ? a team that is actively seeking a backup quarterback and exploring a possible trade for the Detroit Lions' Joey Harrington. However, the Dolphins also are looking for a veteran backup who has a generous amount of starting experience, and Losman doesn't seem to fit the profile.If there is any inclination to move Losman, the Bills haven't shown it publicly ? outside of bringing Nall in to vie for starting honors. New head coach Dick Jauron has been supportive and complimentary of Losman so far, and said Tuesday he's hoping Nall's acquisition will spur some healthy competition."(Losman has) had two years now to develop," Jauron said. "He had to play a lot last year. It was thrown on him early. It was a difficult situation to be in for a young guy. So he's got a real chance (to improve in his third year). He's got all that physical talent. He can run. He's got a strong arm. He's a smart guy. He's not afraid to work. He's got a lot of upside to him. We've got to give him a chance to get it out. Hopefully those other guys competing will force the hand a little bit and make them all better.""(Nall) obviously doesn't have a lot of playing time. But when he's played he's performed well. He's been accurate with the football. He's a good decision maker. He's got experience. We're not teaching the guy how to play. All he has to do is transfer information. He should be able to step up and compete. He's got good size (6-foot-3, 230 pounds). I like his size ? his height in the pocket. I like his demeanor. I like the way he handled himself in interviews. He's a very competitive guy. He believes he can be a starter and should be a starter."</div>http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AqvC...=yhoo&type=lgns
     
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    Finally the realized what a big waste of time he was...
     
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    Damn thats tough, I actually liked JP and thought he could be a good QB in the league.
     
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    The kid is an asshole to his teammates anyways, after they were done with college Mewelde Moore talked about how he was such a dick.
     
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    Craig Nall as their starting QB next year?Are they trying to tank the entire season for Brady Quinn or something? [​IMG]
     
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    Bills never gonna be a consistant team until they get a decent o-line [​IMG]
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xpostxscript @ Mar 30 2006, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Bills never gonna be a consistant team until they get a decent o-line [​IMG]</div>I was thinking "and a decent QB" [​IMG]
     
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    They should trade him to the 49ers, I hear they need a QB in San Fran.
     
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    Or to St. Louis.
     
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    The Losman trade rumors have been declared false straight from the GM's mouth.
     
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    Where you been bro? Havent seen you on here for a long time
     
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    Kinda busy but I just got DSL so I'm back. [​IMG]
     

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