Rocky Landing

Wrong.

Is there a quote, or a link to this?

Well, he had two false starts last game, which are much less up to interpretation that something like holding. Plus, he didn't snap the ball to Tyrod when Tyrod lined up behind him! What's up with that???

I kinda get where Yolo's coming from. We've had a three-game winning streak, and we're going to be playing a 1-4 team at home. It's a natural, Bills-fan, knee-jerk reaction to exercise one's inner chicken little. We are, after all, the Bills. This is exactly the kind of game we could find a way to lose.

I stand corrected. I don't know why 70,000 had stuck in my head. Maybe that was season ticket sales? (Too high a ratio, IMO) A bit under 20,000 sounds right to me. But (and I'm not even being hyperbolic here), our enthusiasm outmatched their numbers. We were like the Scots in the big battle scene in Braveheart. Before the game, a Rams fan said to me, "you must be psyched..." And I replied, "are you kidding me? The Bills are playing in Los Angeles! This is amazing!" It seemed almost surreal for me to be watching the Bills in a venue where I have worked plenty of set lighting jobs over the years. And, I know there were many, many East Coast transplants who had driven in from all over California, Arizona, and Nevada. Tell me if I'm remembering this correctly: When Robey-Coleman made his pick six, the subsequent fan eruption almost sounded like a home game, right?

I think we forced LA to go three-and-out all of two times in that game. They marched down the field on us almost every drive. The one thing our defense did fairly effectively was to shut them down in the red zone. But, those were nail biting situations against a team that has had an anemic run game, Kenny Britt as their #1 WR, and Case Keenum under center. The inability to keep opponents from converting is going to hurt us. So, YES, we need a healthy Dareus back. Offensively, our run game was incredible yesterday. Our passing game was not. I think there is reason for hope. But, just Watkins presence on the field takes pressure of our other receivers. Never was it more evident, IMO, than yesterday how much we miss his presence even beyond his playmaking ability. So, YES, we need Watkins, too.

The Coliseum holds about 70,000 people, the majority of which (I believe 60,000?) are season ticket holders. And, apparently, a decent percentage of those season tickets are held by corporations and such. As a result, there were quite a few empty seats. I'd say a good 6,000, or so. In my section, I would estimate the Bills fans to be around 25%. If that distribution was consistent throughout (and I think it was), then that makes it around 16,000 Bills fans. That sounds like an insanely high number for a team that came from 3,000 miles away, but I think that's pretty accurate! And, we were LOUD! I can barely talk this morning.

I've been living in LA since '91. Trust me, I know how hot it can get! And, I had a great time today, absolutely.

I have to say, a very polite, and respectful crowd. Thank God it was the Rams, and not the Raiders who returned to LA!

And???

I almost had the DJ make an announcement: "Jamie Nails, Rocky Landing wants his beer. You better get in line." I could not believe how many Bills fans were there. Damn straight!

I was at the game today, and it was a whole lot of fun to watch. But, from that perspective, a few thoughts: - It was hot as balls out there today, and the sun was brutal. You just don't get that kind of desert weather in the North East. And, the LA Memorial Coliseum sucks! It's ugly, and hot, and brutal. There wasn't a whisper of a breeze until the second half, and the place was a bowl of hot breath. - Justin Hunter is an enormous individual. I was about 20 yards from his touchdown catch, and I have to say, that was an exciting play! TT was scrambling, and was just about to cross the LOS, when he saw Hunter heading to the corner. I don't think any other of our receivers could have made that catch, if I'm remembering it correctly (Maybe Clay?). He could become one hell of a red zone threat. - It was cool seeing Reggie Bush out there, getting a few plays, considering his history in that stadium. And, btw, Reggie can block! - I could not believe how many Bills fans were out there! Man, we were representing! - Robey-Coleman's pick six ruled the day! - It was a good thing the rams suck in the red zone or we would have lost this game. - Shady was amazing. He won this game for us, IMO.

Offer accepted! I'll be at the tailgate wearing a green Bills hat.

OK, I have a confession to make: this will be my first live NFL football game. I never got to go to a game, living in Rochester as a kid, and I moved out of Rochester when I was 19. But, I've always been a Bills fan. Now, at 52, this will be my first. Man, I'm looking forward to it!

I, for one, respect his willingness to introduce a new wing flavor to WNY- especially one with a storied, cultural history. And, his description has ne intrigued: "Just know this,” he said. “If you try it, you’ll like it. It’s not hot, it’s not sweet; it’s just a good flavor.” I'm also interested in seeing what he can do on the field tomorrow- from the seventh row around the 10-yard line!

I agree with this. We do need a more balanced running game. I think one of the aspects of Karlos style that worked so well was that it was very different than Shady's-- Big, strong downhill running versus Shady's quick cuts made us that much more dynamic, and that much more complicated to defend vs the run. I don't think MG has as complimentary a style as KW did, but I do think he is our second best RB. I also think his increased touches would benefit Shady (as opposed to being "at his expense).

Straw man argument here. Appreciation for Shady does not equal hate for MG. And describing Shady as "not physical" is bizarre, and does not follow any stat.

Does anyone have any insight into parking?

We were thinking about the Metro option, but I'm worried about what kind of mosh pit it will turn into after the game. (Rochester transplant since '91, btw.)

Conspicuously absent from that article is an explanation of how they throw a handful of chicken bones onto a table with the NFL logo crudely scrawled in blood while incanting, "IDRABMOL ECNIV."

I don't remember this play specifically. But, I certainly do remember seeing how Gilmore played, and what he did for this win. All that being said, I wonder: In the following week, as they watch the game tape, will they tell Gilmore that he did the right thing?

If y'all (or anyone else, for that matter) see me, I'll be there with my wife wearing a Bills T-shirt, and a GREEN Bills hat. Not sure why it's green. I think it had something to do with St. Patrick's Day.

It's the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" thing. I really shouldn't worry at all, but for so many posters on here who seem to think that Lawson, and Ragland, both rookies missing their rookie seasons, are sure things. That does seem to be a common refrain in most fan bases. But, I spent much of the post-draft offseason shaking my head at fans who claimed that we had "improved on defense" by adding rookies without caveats. You should read some of the posts made on the Rams' fan forums regarding Goff leading up to the preseason, and then the subsequent astonishment that he couldn't walk on water. All that being said, I'm sure both Ragland, and Lawson are going to be starting caliber players. But, I hope that from a coaching standpoint, it isn't just a matter of playing them when they're ready, but playing them when the team is ready. For me, watching Hughs, and Alexander on either end of that line, the two Browns, and the rest of the D working in such synergy was so much fun to watch! I don't want the coaches don't screw that up. And, I'm sure they understand what they've got going. Hopefully, Shaq gets integrated into that synergy, and I wouldn't expect that to be a quick process, considering how well Alexander, and the rest of the D are clicking.

Doesn't someone have to have been here before to be considered, "coming back?" I'm actually a little worried about this. Alexander has been playing lights out.

If nothing else, it'll help avoid the traffic on the way in.