Rocky Landing
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It has been a pejorative since the early 1800s at the latest. You either acknowledge history, or you don't.Really? So if it has been for a "long, long time", why didn't this patent decision happen in 1990? 1978? 1974? 1967?
Once again, statements are made based on opinion and not fact. "A long, long time" must be 15 years I guess.
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Dixon seems like a bit of an enigma to me. He has gotten very little press. I've never seen him play. The four games he has played in for the Steelers, his numbers were not bad. But, if you look at the path his career has taken, one might wonder if he might not be a decent QB who just never got his chance? So far, he has been signed with the Steelers for four seasons, the Ravens for one (both teams that are completely settled at QB), and last season, he was briefly with Philly in the preseason, who went with Vick, Foles, and Barkley.Dixon. As much as I like Tuel. Dixon has more expierence and is a little more dangerous with the ball
Of course, at 29, he's hardly "project" material. But, unlike others on these boards, I have not been at all impressed with Tuel.
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Personally, I suspect that Thad Lewis is as safe in his #2 spot on the roster as EJ is in his #1. (Although, I know at least a few posters will argue that.) So, who will (or should) be our #3? Jeff Tuel, or Dennis Dixon?
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I think that whether or not Goodell wants the Bills to stay, or leave, he would have said exactly the same thing. If he had known the Bills would stay, or leave, he would have said exactly the same thing. In offering his verbal support to the Bills staying in WNY, what he is really saying is, "let's keep selling tickets, and air time, and not let the franchise devalue before it gets sold."I have asked this question as few times, and received no answer, but I will ask again... Shortly after Ralph wilson's passing, Goodell offered his verbal support to the Bills staying in WNY. Along with that statement he said something to the effect of "the Bills need a new, modern facility, to insure their profitability and their future in WNY". My question has been, when he says "needs", is he speaking in platitudes? Or, is he implying that a local ownership won't be approved by the owners (his bosses), unless a new stadium is part of the deal? His remarks, along with Gov Cuomos, and now John Wawrow's cryptic comment, have me asking, "stayin?"
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I'm not sure if anyone ever trademarked "Functioning Retard." But, if they did, and the trademark is more than 20 years old, it would likely stand under appeal. The term, "functioning retard," was not a derogatory term twenty years ago, whereas, "redskin" has been a pejorative for a long, long time.Because they're selectively enforcing their own restriction on offensiveness. When do they cancel "Functioning Retard?"
Just another in a long list of false comparisons in this thread.
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I was wondering when the hand-wringing was going to start regarding this interview. I chalk this up to a rookie not knowing that you're not supposed to be entirely honest during interviews.
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That's really all they have, is Brady. That's it! Brady... and Gronkowski, of course. But that's it. Brady, and Gronkowski. And, their first round pick, Dominic Easley, he's pretty good. But that's it: Brady, Gronk, and Easley. And their offensive line is pretty good, I guess. Nate Solder's solid. But that's pretty much all there is. Oh, and Derrell Revis, of course. Can't forget him! But, really, who else do they have? Other than Amendola? And, Edelman. OK, their top two WRs aren't bad. Plus Dobson. He's not bad, either. But, THAT'S IT. Brady, Gronk, Easley, Nate Solder and their O-line, Derrel Revis, Amendola, Edelman, Dobson... Well, there's Bellichick, and the coaching staff, of course. That goes without saying. Brady, Gronk, Easley, Nate Solder and their O-line, Derrel Revis, Amendola, Edelman, Dobson, Bellichick, and the coaching staff, and probably a few other people I don't know about. But other than those guys, they don't hold a candle to us!There is more talent on this roster than there has been in the last ten years. I think the Bills have the best roster in the AFC East. New England has Brady, but other than that there roster does not touch the Bills. The Bills have Three Pro Bowl Defensive lineman, Kiko and now Spikes at LB and are deep in the secondary. They drafted the best player IMO in the draft Watkins, are loaded at RB and now have one of biggest OLines in the NFL. EJ is the key, he does not have to be Brady, he just can't be JP Losman.
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You know, Andy Kaufman tried something like this when he was on Saturday Night Live, and it didn't work out too well for him...
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This has probably been said already (i apologize if it has), but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Jim Schwartz should know a wee bit more about their offense than they know about ours. And, he knows all about playing in Soldier Field. That should help.
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Yay! We're winning the offseason! Again! (... deja vu...)
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And who could forget the time that Jerry Jones sent over all those Dallas Cowboys souvenir blankets infected with smallpox?Has anyone yet brought up that it's potentially offensive because they routinely get slaughtered by the Cowboys?
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There, I fixed those things for you. Now, when you look at EJ, and think, "decent golfer," it won't necessarily preclude him from being a great QB.most the great quarterbacks are exemplary in some way and you could almost characterize them with a word or two. Montana--cool under pressure big nose. Young--accurate not young, anymore. Marino--quick release ringless fingers. Brady--rare mistakes expensive hair. Manning--prep and smarts huge forehead. Rogers--all round great crazy eyes. Kelly--tough too soon.
how would you characterize EJ? I don't think he has the attitude to be great. I think he wants to be great but he doesn't realize how much it takes...the effort and time...the extreme amount of dedication and tenacity the never-give-up-ness. I wish he was a little more chippy. not cocky but more like Brady...pissed off. A little mean streak. A little more bad boy. he seems too milquetoast to be great. Wish otherwise but I don't see it.
He's like the guy who is a decent golfer...he can sometimes rip it 300 down the fairway and sometimes he sinks a long putt or makes a nice chip or sand save but he's prone to the too often snap hook or the occasional blockng it OB right.
maybe he can become a "game manager" and that would be great if he could limit mistakes and we could win with tough d and run game. I don't see us winning games because EJ plays great though.
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Where do we get this psychological insight? It seems to me that we get to watch EJ perform on the field, during games, and a little, tiny bit during practice. And, we get to see him in interviews. Where did some people get the notion that EJ is lacking some drive that hobbles him in being a good QB?Yeah but, even if true, that's not the point.
Coming in 5 mins before me and leaving 5 mins after does not show dedication. Rather, it shows you know you are the QB and that's what people expect to see.
Refusing to leave until you get it right. Then practicing it until you cannot get it wrong. Then demanding (by example or by mouth) that the others around you do the same. THIS is what its about.
I'm not saying EJ is a slacker or is dogging it or is faking it. No way. But EJ doesnt seem to have that fire to be the best-QB-ever. Without that, first-in and last-out is nothing more than punching a clock.
And, where did the theory come from that there is some basic, psychological element, common to all QBs, that is recognizable at the end of plays, or in nationally televised interviews, that will determine whether someone has the ability to throw the ball at the right time, in the right direction, with the right accuracy? How do you watch EJ, in the few games he has played in, or the few interviews we have seen, and say, "nah, I don't see it... ?"
Ever listen to Joe Flacco? Or Payton Manning, for that matter?
I am by no means an EJ apologist. I've even been accused of having some "agenda" against him. But, I would like to analyze his development with some degree of realism. Let's not make things up out of thin air.
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As I recall, the coaches were especially impressed with how well Thad knew the playbook, and system when EJ became injured. Thad had clearly done his homework and was ready when he stepped on the field. He had only been signed towards the end of preseason, as I recall. I don't believe he had played during preseason, at all.
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I have absolutely zero "vendetta/agenda" regarding Jeff Tuel. None. It's a weirdly dismissive statement. But, "according to his play last year," (as well as the coaches, and anyone paying attention), Tuel was our third best QB. Out of three.Not according to his play last year and the glowing reports of him coming out training camp. But you guys have your vendetta/agenda so carry on.
Or, if you're really going to try to convince me that Tuel, (with 44.1% completion, 1 TD, and 3 Interceptions, and a 45.1 rating), played better than Lewis, (with 60.8% completion, 5TDs, 4 int., and an 81.0 rating) last season, I'm going to suggest that perhaps it is you who has some sort of "agenda."
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You're going to go far on this forum with those sorts of rhetorical devices.I see you have a hard time understanding simple concepts. Bills sign QB. Bills stand behind QB as a project with promise. QB still on team, with a great shot at winning the backup position in his 2nd year. Starter known for injuries ahead of him.
Here's another simple concept: Out of our four quarterbacks, where do you think Tuel sits on the depth chart? I would say that Tuel has a better shot at losing his third string position to Dixon, than he has at beating Lewis for #2.
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That's more like it-- right on valuation. A safe bet, given the circumstances.928 Mil, Golisano
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ALL of these predictions have one thing in common: Everyone has the "B"s to rank the Bills above NYJ, and Miami. NO ONE has the "B"s to rank us above NE.
Well, I'm going to say it: NE drops this year. BUFFALO takes the division.
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A la Kurt Warner.Matt Schaub had a horrible 2013 season. His QBR was an abysmal 37.3. But in 2012, his QBR was 64.0--good for 12th best in the NFL. He's 32 years old. There's a solid chance he'll bounce back from his horrendous 2013 season.
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If the Bills go for this amount, I will see it as a sign that in seven years they will be heading out of town.Pegula $1,447,990,000.00
If this happens, maybe I will start a new thread: "What should the new name of the Bills be, once they relocate to Los Angeles?"
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Yeah, guess I have to agree with this, too.This should worry you about Marrone. This is his philosophy too. He and Hackett came up with it sat SU. It wasn't always Hacketts way of coaching. I agree that it might not be the best idea, but it's not all on Hackett.
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That's very optimistic. But, if (hypothetically, of course) in the back room discussions, it had been decided that the Bills were going to move to Wichita, Kansas, would he be saying anything different? Let's say that he were trustworthy (heh, heh, heh), and copped to the media that in seven years the Bills would be packing it up-- what would happen to the Bills franchise in those seven years? What would happen to their profit margin?Not necessarily. We don't know what he and Bon Jovi were discussing. But the truth is Goodell works for the owners
and does their bidding. They are the only one's, ultimately, that he needs to please. I would say though, judging from
owners' recent comments, such as Mara and Kraft, Goodell knows the pulse of the room; when he says he wants the
Bills to stay in WNY, I don't believe it is just him going out on a limb. He is relaying a sentiment that he probably personally
believes, but also, and more importantly, mirrors what his bosses also want.
If Goodell knew that the Bills were going to move at the end of the Non-Relocation Agreement, he would do everything in his power to keep that a secret as long as legally (or not?) possible.
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I think I'm going to agree with this. It reminds me a little of Jauron's woeful no-huddle offense that (imo) destroyed Trent Edwards. At the time, the no-huddle was very fashionable with Payton Manning's brilliant execution in Indy. The problem was that it didn't come even slightly close to matching our team- we had no o-line!!! How do you run an effective no-huddle offense with an ineffective offensive line???I'm sure Hackett works as hard as anyone, and that his wealth of knowledge and passion will be valuable assets to the Bills O this year. What I don't like though is the go, go, go as fast as you can strategy that he insists on (he has explicitly stated this as his philosophy in multiple interviews). Perfect example of its downside: going into the 4th against the pats opening day last year with a lead (if my memory serves me correctly), they ran the hurry up and had back-to-back 3 and outs. This of course gave Brady more opportunities to save the day, which he predictably did. This tone-deaf attitude is too simplistic in the pros: I really think you have to adjust according your team's performance at the time, as well as the opponent's performance and the overall rhythm of the game. Pettine actually mentioned this in one of his recent interviews. I mean, even Manning and Brady have quiet games from time to time, so how do we expect Manuel to run the hurry-up without slumps and periods of ineffectiveness? The stacked backfield can compensate for a streaky pass game, but to me, keeping the offense in 5th gear at all times is disconcerting. Thoughts?
And now we have this next NFL fashion. We read about it all the time in interviews with players from other teams, as well-- how "fast" their offense is. I'm trying to remember who it was in Miami who recently said the same thing.
Is Hackett jumping on this wave?
The most effective OC will look at their own offense, and build a system based on their strengths and weaknesses. NOT look at another offense, and say "I'm going to model our offense after theirs..." Especially if that offense they are modeling after is in our own division. I want our OC to be an innovator, not someone who follows trends.
Most overrated current Bill?
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Whereas the title of this thread is, "Most overrated current Bill?," (as opposed to "worst" Bill), and, whereas being overrated does not preclude one from being talented, and whereas it is still June and people's lofty optimism has (as it does every June), risen to the level of delusion, I am going to cast a vote that to some will be considered blasphemy. The most overrated current Bill is Sammy Watkins.
That's right, I said it. Sammy Watkins. Until he faces an NFL defense, he is not a proven commodity.