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[Last year] "Martin not only produced 1,000 yards for the 10th straight year, he led the league with a career-best 1,697 yards, averaged a personal-high 4.6 yards a carry and scored 14 times -- including 12 rushing TDs. It marked the second time in the past eight years he scored 10 or more times rushing." Source Without LaMont Jordan sharing the load, do the Jets over-use Martin in the preseason, risking injury in the process? Will the overuse of Martin last year and this year mean he tails off at the end of this season? Martin plans to play one more year after this, it says. Astro

Woodson is a Master at Baiting. He's a Master Baiter.

...and it's his width in inches.

Liked the Movie. Theatre was too cold for wearing shorts and a tropical shirt. The young girl does a great job. Tom Cruise can't act, but I got past that. Great SFX, immersive. Would be disturbing to most kids in elementary school. Don't take them.

Happy PoojDay! Astro

Darick's Whole Story

But nothing cures an immobile quarterback.

Danny Gatton. Click on Any Song

TOP 5 PIES: 1. Pecan 2. Lemon Meringue 3. Strawberry Rhubarb 4. Raspberry 5. Pumpkin WORST PIE: Mince

Who was looking for a poet?

95% of sports talk is mental masturbation anyway. We love sports --and we're on TSW far too often-- because we like talking about the "might have beens", the "couldas", and "shouldas". I like your scenario. I for one would pick Clayton over Jones, which would give us Moulds, Evans, Jones for Rodgers to throw to. Not bad.

I would add that Kelsay's persistence on plays reminds me of Schobel's first 2 years. I think it wouldn't be a stretch at all to predict 10 sacks. However, he's getting some of those because he's cashing in on Schobel-Adams forcing the QB over to him (see how I omitted Phat?).

Rigged? Oh, please. I picked Spurs in 6. I revise my prediction. Spurs in 8.

I never saw Fargo or Easy Rider. I actually regret both. I'll make plans to see them this summer. Where are they playing?

The Bills did well having Pat and Sam inside, but only to a point. Very often, you'd see Pat handled 1 on 1 by the opponent's O-Line. We don't need a 350 pound guy with today's offenses; we need guys who can bring consistent pressure up the middle to disrupt the play. Adams does this, and a platoon of Edwards-Anderson will do this, IMHO.

Are you describing the Giants that beat us in the Super Bowl?!?!?

Up until now, only Flutie could avoid the blitz with his mobility. It'll be interesting to watch 3 things during blitzes this year: (1) JPL's collectiveness under fire--does he try to do too much (2) Our ability to stave off the blitz with WMcG, Bennie, Gandy, and an improved MW (3) Any change in the TE's role when there's a blitz and the Bills must improvise

Many happy returns. When I was 35, I remarked to a Yodalike friend that I was over the hill. He said, "Foothills." A wise one he was.

I think this is it. Moulds may like the current situation the best of the last 6 QB's that have thrown to him. He'll profit from teams trying to stop the running of McG, and he'll like having Evans-Parrish when they go 3-wide. In time, he'll also profit from the timing passes and quick outs you speak of. I'd like to see teams put 8 in the box and try to go 1 on 1 with Moulds-Evans-Parrish, and later with the TE's in full swing.

On The Coaching and Prognosis for '05-'06: "Well, one reason [i came back] is I really like this organization. I like the coaching staff. And it's probably one of the most talented teams I've ever been on," Matthews said during the Bills' final week of Organized Team Activities. "I think we have a chance to definitely get in the playoffs and make some noise. I don't know if this is going to be my last year or not, but I really feel like this team has a chance." On The O-Line: "Bennie's a big fella," Matthews said with a smile when discussing new Buffalo guard Bennie Anderson, whom the Bills picked up as an unrestricted free agent this offseason from the Baltimore Ravens. "We've got some big offensive linemen. And that's definitely going to be an upgrade this year. I think they're going to be a stronger part of our offense. And we're going to run the ball and be much more physical." Matthews decided against retirement not for the chance to tutor JPL, but to be on a playoff team.

I take Mucinex, which is not over the counter, which is a mucus thinner, morning and night. I also take Nasonex spray morning and night, which works better than Flonase for me. The above regimen has reduced earaches and sinus headaches practically to zero, when I'd get 4-5 per month on just Flonase. Haven't tried Zyrtec.

What a wonderful story. Best wishes to you and your family. Astro

In 11 games last year, WM peeled off 1128 yards. In 16 games this year, that proportion would be 1640+. McGahee says he's playing for fun, making no predictions about the upcoming year. I'm not making predictions, just setting a benchmark. Factors that could get in the way of that achievement would be: (1) improved play of the TE's, as we didn't have Campbell all season, and Euhus-Neufeld-Trafford gain a year of seasoning in the passing game. Everett? Who knows. (2) a group of WR's that, by pushing patterns deeper, may reduce yards needed to be gained on the ground. (3) A defense that intends to improve on 3-and-outs and even more on turnovers, also reducing the yardage needed to score. Factors that could facilitate an even higher yardage output would have to include: (1) Losman's a rookie, and handoffs are easier than pass plays. (2) Evans will be even better this year. (3) An improved (my opinion) offensive line. (4) McGahee's experience with the offensive system/playbook/options on specific plays. Sorry to post a football topic.

The Pistons-Heat series was just the contest to see who would lose to the Spurs. Spurs in 5.

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