Mark VI

The Bills don't overpay or pay players past " thier " prime .

The song by Red Rider " Lunatic Fringe " was always a favorite of mine, back in the 80's...

Eat a banana and stop grooming yourself.

Lancaster Steve and I went to lunch at the Ralph. ( Premium seat perk ) After stuffing our face with chicken fingers and sweets, we quickly moved outside, just as practice began. Lasted 2 1/2 hours. Observations: 1. Losman is a work in progress. Somewhat off on his timing but has all the tools. Hit some nice throws on the rollouts and showed the cannon arm. Looks real good throwing the slant over the middle. Has a tendency to try and aim the ball at times, which results in him throwing too far in front of the receiver. Other times, he just relaxes and throws a perfect strike without aiming. He's his own worst enemy at times and just needs to relax. 2. We are quite fortunate to have Holcomb. He looks so sharp and poised. Doesn't hesitate and lays the ball right on the numbers. Doesn't have Losmans arm but hits the receivers perfectly every time 3. Krumrie is still insane as always. Showing the DL how to pop the OL high, once they get them off balance. Was working them hard. 4. RB Lionel Gates - This guy can show a good burst inside and out. Turned the corner with ease on one play, just blowing by the LB. Another time he burst up the middle, beating the LB to the hole. Nice 7th round drafting. 5. Haddad catches everything. Even bad throws. If he can't make this team as the last WR, something isn't right. I saw J. Smith and Aiken drop some balls. It's about production and he deserves a shot. 6. Saw Spikes throwing the ball with injured Kevin Everett. Everett would catch a whole bunch one handed, like the ball was a golf ball in his enormous hands. Did it like it was nothing. I realize this means little to some but I'll remember that down the road. Later saw Everett stretching with the team. Parrish was on the sidelines walking around and also sticking his head into the huddles for calls. 7. George Wilson runs nice routes and catches everything. Hmmm... 8. Greer and King look very good at CB. McGee looks better every week. TD will not break the bank for Nate. TD - to me, he's fascinating to watch. His intimidating presence is noted by everyone on the field. He usually stands 20 yards away from everyone in his white shirt and tie, just observing. Then he'll approach certain players and coaches to speak. He's hardly making small talk. He spent a good half hour talking to Jerry Gray. Was very animated in what he had to say about something. He and Gray looked like they were having a rather healthy discussion. Arms waving and hardly a calm conversation. Steve and I did note one obvious piece of body language by TD. When Rian Lindell was practicing FG's in the scoreboard end, TD never took his eye off of one kick..not one. He eventually moved right up to Lindell, almost standing in his personal space not 3 feet from him, ( just off to the right, clearly in his field of vision ) , as Dorenbos hiked the ball back to Moorman and Lindell practiced his kicks. He was practicing between 33-42 yards. TD never said one word to Lindell but gave him the look that could cut through steel. Every kick by Lindell was followed by TD's eyes from kick until it hit the net. This went on for 20 + minutes. He then moved directly behind him and watched for another 10 minutes, eventually moving over to the Offense when their actual drills started. I think Lindell got the message loud and clear. We sat up in the Van Miller Club to get a good view of the whole field. Van himself sat right in front of us. His health is fair but his mind is still sharp. His wife and longtime friend and producer, Dick Dobmeir, were with him. Practice ended and the players came over to the front row to sign for everyone. People later were let onto the field to run around but we took off. I stopped at Sullys Sportwear at Southwestern & Abbott and picked up a couple golf shirts with the standing Buffalo, plus a throwback T-shirt. Far cheaper than the Bills store. That's a wrap. My new adopted daughter is babbling something in Russian and pointing towards our swings out back. Time to play Daddy.

Bledsoe blamed it all on Mayor McCheese for not blocking.

I just spent 2 weeks over in Moscow, working hard at finishing up some important paperwork. When that was completed, my wife and I brought home a new 4 year old daughter to play with our other daughter, who we brought home from Romania 5 years earlier. Hey OnTheRocks, try doing something productive.

I was at Barnes & Noble yesterday and bought the Phil Steele College preview guide. 328 pages and the best preview issue by a mile. Will cut out the coupon in the back and send in for the free NFL preview guide, sent in August. What a great read.

Thank You

He's the key to their entire season. He MUST have another monster year for the Jets to contend. With Chad P coming off major shoulder surgery and unable to throw long at present, teams will play up tight until the QB can beat them. They also have some questions in both the OL and DL. Ripe for the plucking.

DING ! Times up. Tune in next week.

How about some answers to some of my questions yesterday, or is this a LAMP for imaginary legends with internet bravado ?

Thank You. Berlin made out well.

Who's playing at the other venues ?

I have to agree with that. After reading the details, that was a clear case of Darwin at work.

I understand your concern but their is no evidence whatsoever to believe this is the case. This is a simple case of TD wanting a certain return ( 3rd round pick 2006 ) for trading Henry. WM hasn't said one thing about his contract and will be here for camp, ready to have a big year. Next year...next year, I may be dead. Quit worrying about nonsense you can't control and enjoy today.

That's a fair comment since most rookies have a learning curve, especially QB's. The games start in Sept. and until then, everyone is entitled to their expert opinion, since it can't be proven either way ands isn't worth 2 cents...

Two A-holes ( T.O.,Moss) and only one ball. There's a joke in there somewhere.

Damn thing. It's too tight and I can't breathe. This garter is no better.

What happens to an 18 hour bra after 18 hours? Anyone ?

Can someone call NickinRachacha and get him back to run this thing ? Darin and his militia are obviously busy shooting it out with the ATF.

Why do I hear you saying this with Aussie accent, ala Steve Irwin... " The water's full of these killer sharks. It's midnight and they're surrounding this little boat ! Just look at the size of those man eaters under the spotlights. Incredible ! Let's have a closer look ! ( Splash ! ) "

Is Darin outside gutting a baby seal, instead of TCOB ?

Do you think Jerry Garcia is grateful to be dead?

Doesn't a lightning rod on top of a Church indicate a lack of faith ?

I predict a national newsworthy drunkin' incident, regardless of the outcome. A Saturday night, 8:30pm start. Most people off work the next day. Plenty of time to prime themselves, with tailgates lasting 3 or 4 times longer than the norm. Thousands will just pour themselves into their seat. I'd say 8/5 odds on a bearded Santa, streaking out of the stands...