FanHouse John DiGiorgio

Training camps are underway, the NFL season is right around the corner, and to get you ready for 2008, FanHouse previews all 32 teams, "heat index" style. We'll rate each club in 10 categories on a scale of 1 to 10, high score wins.

Quarterback: The J.P Losman era has come to its logical conclusion. Which is to say, he probably won't be around after this season. Trent Edwards, the team's 2007 third-round pick is now the starter, and if the Bills are to have any chance to improve on last year's 7-9 record, it will lie largely with him. Heat Index: 5

Running backs: Marshawn Lynch had a relatively quiet offseason until he accidentally ran over a pedestrian and bonked out before the cops showed up. The case has been settled, and he won't miss any time, which is great news for a Bills offense that can't afford to lose one of its best players. I suspect the hit-and-run victim might feel differently, however. Fred Jackson is more than capable behind Lynch. Heat Index: 8

Training camp is finally here and FanHouse breaks down the most important position battles heading into the season, team by team.

Are there any Buffalo Bills fans out there that actually believe this is a battle? I, personally, do not, but the Bills insist that Paul Posluszny is currently number two on the depth chart behind middle linebacker John DiGiorgio.

Is it possible that DiGiorgio was really that impressive this spring? I realize he has great instincts, but isn't that precisely what Poz is known for as well? Either way, DiGiorgio is going into camp as the starting middle linebacker with Poz playing catch-up.

There is no doubt this "battle" will rage on throughout camp and the preseason, with a winner probably not being determined until the very end. However, I have to assume that unless DiGiorgio completely blows Posluszny out of the water, Poz will get the starting nod in week one.

Paul is a special kid and there are 31 other NFL teams that are going to regret not drafting him.

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Last year when undrafted rookie free agent linebacker John DiGiorgio earned a spot on the Bills 53-man roster, it was considered an amazing feat. However, that appears to be only the beginning of this feel-good story.

While it still seems like a bit of a reach, DiGiorgio could actually earn a starting spot this year.

"I think my chances are pretty good as long as I'm doing the right things, I'm making the right calls, getting everybody lined up and just going out there and making plays," Di- Giorgio said. "Competition is what this game is all about. Poz is a great player, but I want that spot as well as he does, and we're going to compete for it."

DiGiorgio is currently practicing as the Bills starting middle linebacker, but that's subject to change. Rookie linebacker Paul Posluszny (Penn State) is expected to eventually take over the reigns.

But to DiGiorgio's credit, he's not making the decision easy on Buffalo's coaches. He's hung in there well and turned a lot of heads this offseason. He's showing an incredible ability to lead and has earned the respect of the coaches and his teammates.