JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS
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@ John - I agree. I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but this team is a work in progress. We had a great start to the season, and when we are healthy, we can play with anybody. The problem? By mid season, most teams are fighting a war of attrition, and the Bills are suffering the same fate. Along with upgrades in the defense, the Bills need to get some quality depth on the roster. Will it happen this off-season? Hopefully. And hopefully we don't continue to let quality free agents leave the team (a la Jabari Greer)
Rgr. We're in year two of a three year rebuild. Really we're in year one, because the first draft Buddy and Chan were still unaware of just how bad the team really was. I don't think they would have gone for Spiller had they realized how the deep the needs on the lines (both O and D) were at the time. I think they thought the team was OK, but DJ sucked and they would come in and pick things up with better coaching. It took Chan several games into the regular season to realize he had the wrong QB and the team was in deep, deep trouble. We had a great draft this year based on positional needs and Chan has a plan going forward - it will just take time.
I'm OK with not making the playoffs as long as we continue to improve. Next year is the year we will make a serious run at it. If we make a wildcard spot this year, gravy.
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Please tell me he hurt his shoulder making a tackle on a kickoff.
Because if it was anything else, he REALLY needs to work on his technique.
He saved a touchdown. I think it was in the 4th.
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Ouch. Only thing worse than losing a game is losing and getting hurt.
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Finally stopped them for a loss. Let's build on it.
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Go defense!.... gotta get then to 3rd and long
We're swiss cheese today . . . need another interception . . .
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Good, we're trying to get Chandler involved
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We have one NFL LB on the field in Barnett.
Batten, Sheppard, Coleman, Moats, etc are not answers.
We'll never be for real until we add 2-3 more and that corps is a strength
I'm sure Buddy will draft D again. Any answers out there prior to the draft?
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Jets beating themselves now
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I just lost FIOS
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Would have liked to see us go for it on that.
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play action coming up?
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Freddo is THE MAN!
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IT'S A TRAP!
See?
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Force 'em to make a mistake
IT'S A TRAP!
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How did Green get through all that??
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I want a measurement
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D is looking great! They are fired up!
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Holy schmokes - everyone in Buff must be wearing a home jersey. That is football spirit you find in few other places. Place must be rocking.
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I could see a pass maybe? An endzone type of play where he could tuck it and run or throw it away if pressured.
I'm thinking some 3d down trick play. Or maybe he'll go in as a receiver. Something the Jets haven't seen him do before. Chan may do it just to mess with them.
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I think it would be nice for the Bills if the story of this game was about the emergence of someone like Spiller as opposed to the emergence of Maybin.
The Jets are loving the fact that Aaron Maybin making a few plays draws all the attention from their ultra-bust draft choice Vernon Gholston.
It's important for them to prove they can get something for nothing as they are essentially a team built around first round picks and expensive and/or high profile trade acquisitions.
The Bills are the exact opposite. They boast a roster full of hidden gems and freebies and that earns them somewhat of a darling status and a respect with the media that the attention hungry Jets wish they had.
Granted, the Bills success with players like Fitzpatrick, Fred Jackson, George Wilson, Stevie Johnson etc. etc. etc. is actually a bit more of a product of having a roster full of "opportunity" for the past 5-6 years than it is an ultra-keen eye for talent by Buddy Nix. But to the media, it's like an overnight success.
What the Bills need is production from their prime picks. Dareus has been solid from day 1 and has proven he can be dominate a lesser player across from him. But otherwise they haven't gotten much from early picks. Would be great if guys like Spiller, Troupe, Carrington, Williams and Sheppard start making their mark as more than part-time bodies and become impact players.
I am perfectly happy to watch our high draft picks sit on the bench, as long as we keep winning with the UFAs and hand-my-down players.
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This will be a tough one but I'm confident the Bills will "Bring It" tomorrow.
Go Bills!
Agreed. In the end they should get the W. "17-0 baby!"
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Alot of attention this week is how the Jets will stop our offense or can our offense score on the Jets defense....but can our defense do it again.....
Last week: we got soo much pressure with just Johnson, Edwards, Dareus, and a rotation of Kelsay and Moats.....switch allowed sheppard and Barrett to fill wholes and take away quick read
The 2nd secondary did a wonderful job at taking away the first option....Sanchez isn't a great QB...but he is a capable one...his first option is Dustin Keller then Holmes and finally Buress in the redzone.....
Not impressed with the Jets offense but they can run the ball and they use the play action and roll out plays well..... but if we can get pressure without blitz and make sachez feel the need to throw the tough passes .... I thank we can have a repeat.... on defense
I would love it if Dareous had 2.5 more sacks than the entire Jets D.
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My research shows that a current player (Henry) was on the top of the board the last time the Bills were 3+ over .500 past the half way point:
http://web.archive.org/web/20041229085558/http://www.twobillsdrive.com/
Absolutly! Who better to represent the spirit of this team? UFA from a no-name college, now on the short list to the Pro Bowl. He's earned it.
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I wouldn't be surprised if Chan gives Brad Smith some extra plays. He was talking up Smith in the press and saying he could have done more with Smith if not for the lockout.
Personally I would wait until the Miami game to take any personnel risks. Jets will be tough, even at home.
4th and Short - - LONG BOMB
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It goes beyond short pass or long bomb. Jackson has shown he can get 2 yards almost any play or let McIntyre try. Or quarterback sneak on really short. Pick your running play on short yardage. But it seems Chan likes to try to do the unexpected on short yardage and it never works. Sometimes the "expected" play is expected for a reason - because it usually works. I love Chan but sometimes he tends to outsmart himself. Glad he has faith in Fitz but on short yardage don't be afraid to RUN THE BALL!