richNjoisy

Peter King just picked the Browns to win and raved about their run defense especially D'Qwell Jackson. Of course, the Bills may lose - I have not problem with that part of his prediction but his raving about the run part is inconsistent with the Review here (#2 Defense Summary) which does not rave and, in fact, says we will likely get 3 yards plus per run. Anyone else have a feel for the Browns run defense?

I noticed a ton of "moving picks" (offensive pass interference) not being called. I did not notice any ref bias which is WAY more of a worry to me - in my opinion, as long as the refs are consistent in their non calls (or vice versa), then at least that is fair. If, picks are not going to be called by the way - that helps those teams with spread formations and the like......like, umm....m the Bills!

OMG! LOL Big time!

Thanks RTB - interesting - Again, you and BillsFanMD DID answer my questions - "uncertainty" (or as you put it, RTB, "there is a risk of reinjury" and "he will be likely dealing with this...") is better than, "he is definitely at high risk of reinjury" etc etc. Wait and see and hope. Go Bills!

From your post, Captain, I assume that means you did not have surgery. One would THINK the point of having surgery is to accelerate healing rather...in other words, the doctors chose to perform surgery on him which MAY have meant his injury was worse than yours was Captain H but still they must have done it to make him better. That said, thanks BillsFanMD for your professional opinion. My own experience and observation is the same as the Captain's but I have never had surgery nor known anyone who has had it. I also didn't have a zillion personal trainers nor was my LIFE playing sports. So, one would figure the recovery process would be different for many reasons for a first class athlete. You clearly read what my question was: Can one GET BETTER and still be extremely active? My take on what you said is that one CAN get better....was I correct in that assessment? Us weekend athletes who have had groin issues learned that only non activity for like forever heals the damn thing. -RnJ

We usually have a few physicians on this board. Steve Johnson had offseason surgery on his groin and stated recently he is "at 90%". This obviously means he is feeling something still (pain?Tightness?) when he makes certain football maneuvers. My questions are: 1.) How confident can we be it won't get worse? Is worsening LIKELY, more likely, or simply "possible"? 2.) Would the Bills be wise to not use him much or at all until he is 100%? What is your unseen diagnosis doctors? Thanks and Go Bills! -RichNJoisy CNJBBB

I agree with Captain Hindsight - More specifically, close game but then Jets implode in 2nd half...... Bills 30 - Jets 10

so now they have a terrible RT who does not know any of the playbook. smart move

I mostly agree Mike - having just watched the game but there was one longish pass where - I think it was aaron W had McKelvin-like coverage except he did have an eye on the ball - the receiver,,,I think it was harvin clearly pushed off to make the catch, By the way---has Mario done anything yet? maybe I have missed it or maybe it is just preseason.....

The Bills defense wil be hard pressed to stop this type of assault. I mean, think how hard it will be to get out of the way of such prowess with their height and girth?

yes - it seems likely to me the Bills are getting ready to sign someone and need the roster spot. not Lee Evans??

I drove in from Joisy to sit in my new seats in the Tops family section great group of people and no problems. I could see all the fights at the other end of the stadium and I kept wondering why get so riled up during the preseason? I can only hope whomever it was will not be allowed back in.

The entire AFC East (except the Bills) are having some major "issues" - The Cheatriots are definitely having issues with their O-Line And they have no pass rush to speak of. The plan, apparently, is to use their TE's even more this year than last for quick strikes. To stoip them the Bills will have to play up close and force Brady to go over the top - and quickly. Brady is obviously a great QB and can do this effectively but it is my impression that if he takes enough hits he will start to flinch and throw early and less accurately. That's how I see the Bills-Cheats game. If the Bills knock Golden Boy around enough then they will probably outscore them. So...I likey what I am hearing out of Cheatriot camp. Yep

would you mind changing your title? I thought he was injured. As to the subject matter, let's worry about this if he gets a penalty. Otherwise, this is small potatoes....

But, the Jets say, this is not a demotion or anything like that......Noooooo

And now....THIS from Jets camp: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/08/02/tim-tebow-jets-camp.ap/index.html?sct=nfl_t2_a3 The Bills defense is quaking in their boots they is....oh yes....the thought of having to tackle Tebow is making 'em shake.....

Browns sold today ... apparently http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/08/02/browns-sale.ap/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a4&eref=sihp

Marcel and Kyle say to the Jets RB's "come to papa"

Heading to the Promised Land from Joisy by myself JUST to watch the first preseason game Live ... so I do have some specifics to watch for 1.) First two defensive series (or maybe only one) - the push and pressure straight up by our new defensive line I am expecting 2-3 yards in the middle and more from the edges right away. 2.) How good is our middle linebacker? 3.) Gilmore in coverage 4.) If Merriman plays ........any sign of Lights Out? 5.) I expect Fitz for one series and a lot of spread formation - straight down the field probably 6.) Glenn vs Hairston on the left side.......Pears and all the others on the right. Backup centers.....good snaps? 7.) Easley - is he healthy.....? Is he getting open? Is he catching anything? 8.) Graham (see 7)....who else is catching the ball 9.) Young vs (gulp) Thigpen 10.) Is the new kicker getting NOTHING but touchbacks (note: he may be told to pooch it to the corners) 11.) The Battle between the Punters 12.) The fullback vs the H-back

Classic, John, Classic!

Oh I thought I had f'd up !! but I have the damn thing tivoed for the 25th as you do too thnx!

If you can, can you provide any additional information to your statement? Did the Bills fail using the Wildcat during the first 6 games? If so, which games so I can check this out. If it were later (games 7-16), again, point that out and, if you can, which games and how many times? if you are only going from memory, that's fine, but please make that clear since in your post your SOUNDED quite certain (based on stats and not your memory). Thanks WEO!

Forgive me for not reviewing the games but only going from memory (and some frustration during the 2011 season), but it seemed to me the following is true: 1.) In the first 4-6 games, the Bills used the Wildcat a number of times PARTICULARLY on 3rd and 4th and short. 2.) That we were successful in getting a 1st done every time we did this (MAYBE we failed.....once?) 3.) After week 7 (or so) Fitzpatrick stayed in at QB and either did a QB sneak or ran some other play. My recollection is the success of 3rd and 4th and short dropped markedly (it had to since my recollection is the Bills had a 100% success rate early on....nowhere to go but down) At the time, I know Brad Smith was playing a lot more wide receiver due to injuries but I still hated them not using the Wildcat for short yardage plays since they were so successful early on. This frustration grew as the Bills failed to push the chains later in the season on third and shorts. Supplementary question: Couldn't Vince Young completely take over the Wildcat role from Brad Smith? if so, is Brad's roster spot really THAT safe? Can any of you chime in on this? Thanks! -RichNJoisy

The Central Jersey crew plan to be at the airport to welcome our boys home Northern Jersey too I betcha....right Sid? (thank God we both have sober wives)

O.J. is the best running back I have seen in my lifetime. As a person, well.......sigh. The closest to his run style was Barry Sanders but Barry was more - much more - east-west than O.J. The closest thing would be a combo clone of Barry and Emmitt Smith maybe. Thurman Thomas was also exceptional - he could catch the ball and his screen plays were almost magical to watch. Freddie was -at times - Thurmanlike last year on some of his plays I never saw Jack Kemp play so I can't comment on his inclusion or exclusion in your list....