tonytalkssports My Take on Sports, particularly the Yankees, Maple Leafs and Browns

Tuesday’s Thoughts

While wondering who will be the next quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, here is what's on my mind this evening:

* The Cleveland Browns signed Ravens outside line backer Paul Kruger to a 5 year deal. Kruger is suppose to be the pass rushing linebacker that the Browns have been looking for. While many are praising the signing, I'm wary of the fact that last season was Kruger's best. It also was his walk year and he was surrounded by an all-star filled defensive unit. I hate to be negative but has anyone heard of Mario Williams. Ask Bills fans about him.

* For the life of me I am totally besides myself over the signing of Desmond Bryant. The Browns strength last year was their D-line. Phil Taylor and Ahtyba Rubin were solid for the Browns. Why do they need another D-tackle. Questionable signing as far as I'm concerned.

* In case you haven't noticed, the New York Knicks are in trouble. With Amare Stoudamire out for 6 to 8 weeks and Carmelo Anthony less than 100%, the Knicks need to get some consistent play out of Raymond Felton and JR Smith. They also need to utilize Chris Copeland more. The way things are going, the Knicks will have a hard time getting out of the first round.

* Rather unfortunate that Niagara's basketball team was knocked out of the MAAC Tournament. They are a very young team and should be a contender once again next year.

* With the release of Ryan Fitzpatrick, does this mean that the Buffalo Bills will draft a quarterback in the first round or will they acquire a veteran like Matt Cassel??

* Chicago Bears made a nice signing in acquiring tight end Martellus Bennett, formerly of the NY Giants. He should be a great weapon for Jay Cutler.

* The Toronto Maple Leafs probably turned in one of their worse performances of the year in a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Leafs team defense was abysmal and the turning point of the game was with the Leafs down 2-1 they had a 1:53 two-man advantage and could not score.

* Critical questions for Coach Randy Carlyle: 1.) When will Jake Gardiner be called up? Leafs could use his offensive talent particularly on the power play. 2.) Why not put Mikhail Grabovski with JVR and Phil Kessel?? Would leave Tyler Bozak with Nikolai Kulemin and Leo Komorov. 3.) Who plays goal Thursday against Pittsburgh??

* Is it true that Brian Cashman is reaching out to Wade Boggs and Scott Brosius to see if they will come back and play third base??