The Jokeman
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I was a teaching assistant at the University at Buffalo a few years ago and one of my students was Mark Graham, who was in training camp with the Bills this preseason. I also went to the same high school (Kenmore West) and university (UB)as Jim McNally, of course he was there in the 60s, well before I was attended. My high school Global Studies was an offensive lineman at Syracuse and clamed to play with Jim Brown.
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Here's what I've got so far:
QB Peyton Manning
QB Drew Brees
QB
RB Edgerrian James
RB Ladanian Thomlinson
RB Curtis Martin
FB
WR Chad Johnson
WR Hines Ward
WR Marvin Harrison
WR
TE Antonio Gates
OG
OG Alan Faneca
OC Jeff Hartings
OC Kevin Mawae
OG
OT Willie Anderson
OT
DE Jason Taylor
DE Dwight Freeney
DE John Abrham
DT
DT
LB
LB James Farrior
LB Joey Porter
CB Tory James
CB Champ Bailey
S John Lynch
S Troy Polamalu
K
P Shane Lechler
RS
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Done! Happy to help out.
I cropped it slightly to get the aspect ratio correct, and have made it available in both 800 x 600 screen resolution and 1024 x 768 resolution. Just click on the appropriate link below, then right-click to select "Set as background."
Quick question, what program did you use?
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As promised he opened the show with an homeage to TBD and the cowbell
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I wouldn't do it justice to describe so suggest you read this.
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Amazing how things change as as we were all singing different songs two months ago...
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That all may or may not be true but the fact seems to be that Winfield has three picks this year and McGee has three picks this year. If AW was still here, McGee would be on the bench, but the same would be true if TV didn't get hurt. Baker would likely be at safety. Frankly, I like the guys we got there now, too, overall. I think McGee is going to be a stud, and consistetly get INTs.
Not to mention I think McGee had 2 other INTs overruled because he had a foot out of bounds.
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I read an article somewhere yesterday saying they didn't really know what position Jason Peters should be playing. He certainly has the size to play DE, why not try him there to generate a speed rush? Maybe only play him there on certain passing downs...but it seems to me like a possible fit.
Peters began his collegiate career as a backup DE/DT but was converted to TE mid way through the 2001 season. I stated before the season, the biggest problem for Peters is the guy has no true position to play. Of course if he continues to make plays like he did Sunday he might just end up another career special teamer ala Mark Pike.
Here's a link to an early Peters' bio to learn a little more about his ability as a d-lineman.
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The Rams and Seahawks have franchised both Pace and Jones the last two, in essence taken them off the market, and then signed them to a 1 year contract. I'm sure it will be more of the same.
I think the best thing we can do with Jennings is to put a transition tag on him because we all agree he's not worth franchise money. If we have a transition tag available it could allow us to keep Jennings if he's offered a favorable contract by another team it would at least give us a failsafe if if we can't find a replacement. Someone posted a list of 2005 free awhile ago and doing a quick scan didn't really see anyone I felt to be as good as Jennings but will do some fine tune scouting when get the chance. One name I do remember is Bob Whitfield, who has definately seen better days, but could be a guy for depth purposes only and could help be used to help develop a draft choice (sorta like Jim Jeffcoat did for Marcellus Wiley). As let's not forget that Marcus Price is also due to be an UFA. While I wouldn't mind Price back, I see him as nothing more then a career backup.
Two distinct possible short/long temr replacements could be LJ Shelton or Chris Samuels, while not on the list (as recall), both might end up being cap casualities. I think someone mentioned Brad Hopkins a long while ago, who might be a good short term solution and/or mentor like Whitfield.
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You're right, according to the 1998 NFL in review. which offers game summaries and boxscores. I still maintain by letting Flutie take over for the rest of 1998 and most of 1999 Wade and Co failed in letting RJ develop on the field, which IMHO is the best way for a QB to develop.
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What is your thought here? I assume you are impressed with the great play shown by Peppers, but we had no chance at him as he was taken second overall in the draft that year and Carolina clearly had their eye on Peppers and were not going to trade that pick no way no how.
In retrospect which is always 20/20 the mistake the Bills made on the DL was switching away from a 3-4 scheme which had been employed successfully by the Bills for years under Cottrell to a 4-3.
Sure the bulwarts of the 3-4 Hansen to retirement, Wiley to FA and big Ted (and even BS a year earlier) were gone as cap casualties so a renewed 3-4 would have been spotty, but this situation was made even worse by GW insisting on his scheme rather than building a D to fit the player talents we had,
Back then my first choice for HC was Dom Capers and OC Chris Palmer (or the current regime in Houston). As I felt Capers would have kept the 3-4 in tact granted you do make some good points about losing talent on the D-line and while it's hard to know the ramifications of a different coaching staff we could look back even if still had GW and co. As the Bills might have had a shot at Peppers, as let's not forget that 1 of our 3 wins that season did come against Carolina. As if Carolina wins that game and assuming everything else being equal they would have been 2-24 and we would have fallen to 2-14, I believe by tie breakers(head to head) we would have then earned the right to draft ahead of Carolina since the would have beaten us.
I don't know the about holding the tiebreaker over Detroit (since they also finished 2-14) but let's assumed we held the 2nd pick to keep things simple. The question though is did the Bills grade Peppers out better then Mike Williams and/or Joey Harrington. The question also would be how different would the draft be if Peppers were off the board and what the Panthers would have done and how it would have impacted the entire draft. If things stayed relative similiar the Bills realisitcally could of selected Peppers in the 1st, OT Mike Pearson in the 2nd and if still traded up taken a WR like Antwaan Randle El or Antonio Bryant (as we wouldn't need Denney since Peppers would be our LDE). Of course there's a chance we would have stood pat as well and possibly drafted QB Josh McCown in the 3rd or QB David Garrard in the 4th or possibly TE Randy McMichael.
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I just bought this game and others in the EA Spots 2003 Pack for only $19.95. I downloaded the update. Yet when I started up the game to my surprise the game still has the 2002 rosters. I did a quick web search and found two supposed updated roster files yet I have no idea how to install them as found no directions from the websites (these weren't found at EA.com).
I tried the included PDF (since the game has no real manual)l but there were no real directions and since this game is out of date I can't find anything of substance at EA.com.
I thought all I'd have to do is rename one of the files league and overwrite the game's league file. After doing this, I started up the game and looked promising as I went in the game and it did overwrite rosters (as Troy Vincent was with the Bills) yet when I tried to play an exhibition game instead of playing the game I was kicked back to my desktop. I've tried more then once to the same result.
So my question does anyone have an updated roster file and /or instructions on how to install it?
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According to his Stats Inc. Profile, Bober is playing RT for the Chiefs due to an injury to John Welbourn and has given up 3.0 sacks in 2 starts (13 games) played this season. In comparison Marcus Price has given 4.50 sacks in 3 starts (11 games). Meanwhile BIG Mike Williams has given up 6.50 sacks in 12 games thus far.
Of course many here were wanting Bober at Center and while I know sacks not the only stat to judge an O-lineman on, to date Teague has given up 0 sacks in 9 starts.
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We had the illegal touching penalty on the punt we downed at the 1. They reviewed the play, called the penalty (want to see the rulebook on that one...), but accidentally mismarked the ball. Where the refs marked it, they gave us a first down.
So my question, what happens if instead of punting the ball, we throw an incomplete pass. Would we have been given a first down? You can't review a play after another play is called, so they couldn't review the spot of the ball and fix their mistake. The ball would be marked past the line-to-gain, thus giving us a first down.
Would've loved to see what would've happened...
CW
According to the Yahoo! recap
Referee Scott Green mistakenly gave the Bills an extra 14 yards even though Buffalo's Kevin Thomas was penalized 5 yards for an illegal touch following a punt by Brian Moorman. The Bills were forced to punt again but did it from the Browns 48 instead what should have been the Bills 38.The actual spot would've given the Bills a first down. And Green made the mistake even after double-checking at the video review monitor.
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I was just going to post a topic about "not needing" Vincent. Not a bad way to return: 1 sack, 1 int and fumble recovery definately shows how valuable he can be.
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Let's say Drew gets knocked out tomorrow on the first play. We're still in the playoff race. Does JP come in, or Shane? The Bills' website still shows Shane as the #2.
I know most of you will say it doesn't really matter if JP is ready because if Shane comes in, we're screwed anyway. But I'm not so sure.
Who gives us the best chance to win right now, JP "Hi, I'm the new guy" Losman or Shane "I'm not Joe Dufek" Mathews?
Since we're in the playoff hunt I would go with Matthews over Losman. As Matthews might be a journeyman yet I think he's a servicable backup in the AVP mold. He'll do his best but can be defensed as he's not skilled enough to lead the team for more then three games. Of course if the potential injury to Drew was to be season ending I'd consider going with Losman to help his future development. As right now I think JP is as green a QB could be. I mean against New England with the game clearly out of reach he struggled and showed a lack of discipline which will come as he becomes more comfortable with the speed and nuances of the NFL.
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According to the NFLPA here's Evans' contract terms (minus signing bonus):
Salary History
2004 230,000.00
2005 311,250.00
2006 542,500.00
2007 773,750.00
2008 1,005,000.00
2009 1,236,250.00
I haven't been able to locate a signing bonus but this does conflict from the official story at BB.com claims Evans signed a 5 year deal.
In terms of Schobel here's his NFLPA contract terms (again minus signing bonus):
Salary History
2001 277,500.00
2002 346,875.00
2003 416,250.00
2004 500,000.00
2005 1,000,000.00
2006 2,000,000.00
2007 2,500,000.00
2008 2,500,000.00
2009 3,000,000.00
For those complaining about Schobel's contract; consider this the highest paid DE for the 2004 season is Darren Howard (who is set to become a UFA after this season and I would love to have playing opposite Schobel) was set to earn a base salary of $6,503,000.00 this season.
In terms of 2009, the highest paid DE (Jason Taylor) is set to earn $8,000,000.00.
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As already mentioned McGee will be restricted and much easier to retain. According to the NFLPA.org website the Bills have no CBs signed for the 2006 season (Vincent is listed as a Safety). Kevin Thomas' contract is finished after this season and will be a RFA. I'm sure he'll be retained but as explained in earlier post the selecting of a CB with our top pick is definately a possibility.
How about T.H for P.Buchanon??
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I believe Jones is due to be an UFA after this season. So the need to trade for him is uncalled for. In terms of adding him, I wouldn't mind it but think that re-signing Jonas Jennings and Pat Williams is far more important. As Campbell is a serviceable TE and while Jones would be an improvement, I don't think it's worth losing these two guys for the sake of adding Jones. As previously stated, let's also not forget that Tim Euhus will be in his 2nd year next year and pretty athletic himself.