Rocky Landing

If we're going to be honest with ourselves, sustaining two knee injuries in his first six games, including preseason, is most certainly cause for concern. How many games did Phil Simms miss in his first season due to injury? I recall you being extremely critical of Kolb for being injury prone, and, as it turned out, rightly so. But, you seem to be applying a different standard to EJ. I think the value you place on your own opinions/predictions is clouding your judgement.

He has two strong knees.... hopefully...

I don't see any reason to believe that EJ, at 100%, will come back and play well after having several weeks off with a bum knee. He was mediocre at best before the injury. After several weeks of very limited activity, he will, once again, be a project in its early stages. To "brace him up," and play him before he is 100%, because we are facing one of the better defenses in the league would be beyond foolish.

Is it me, or does this team seem to have an addiction to UDFAs?

The above bolded statement is absolutely UNTRUE for the Chiefs. The Chiefs are one game ahead of the Broncos in their division, and still have to play them twice. This game is HUGE for the Chiefs. It is most likely the difference between The Chiefs playing at the Broncos in week 11 one game ahead, or tied in their division. (Which also means, it is most likely the difference between the Chiefs finishing that game, tied, or one game behind. No team has better home field advantage, IMO, than the Broncos.) All that being said, we are only 3 point underdogs, apparently. This is a winnable game.

You have to admit, this isn't exactly accurate. He's had two knee injuries in five games. That's not exactly promising.

True, but Right Manuel didn't mention the spread. In context, I believe he was talking about Ws, and Ls.

The Bills will keep it close in the first half until Thad goes down with an injury in the second quarter. Then, we sign Tim Tebow during the halftime, and he rallies us to a win in overtime. 27-24, Bills. Had the experts been wrong more often than not, we would be enjoying a winning season.

I agree with this, more or less (except for calling Lewis, "Fitz with a better arm"- I think that is a nonsensical comparison), but I am looking at it with a very different perspective. Lewis DOES look like a QB who just came off the practice squad. And, he has played one game for us- his second NFL game of his career. How will he look after a few more? Is there any reason to think he won't improve? Sure, his ceiling may have been reached. But, other than the fact that he wasn't drafted, is there any reason to assume that? There isn't any QB controversy now- I don't think anyone is saying that there is. But, if Lewis improves, and proves that he has a higher ceiling than you think he has, and wins us some games, maybe there should be.

The devotion that some fans have for EJ is weird. " I do not care if EJ loses every game." ??? Really?

How many knee injuries does EJ have to sustain to become the backup?

I like the Pro Bowl being played before the Super Bowl, and I prefer that the nominees, whom are going to the Super Bowl, not play in it. If Los Angeles ever gets an NFL team, they should be called the L.A. Bronze. Buffalo wings were invented in Rochester. And... (sigh)... here it goes... I fear that EJ is going to be a bust.

I'm fine with the trade, and I don't think there is any revisionist history going on here to support it. As I recall, he was not happy in Buffalo, and had dropped his head out of the game. He had two great seasons followed by two average seasons, and his trajectory in Buffalo was headed down. I think it's naive to think he would have the kind of production here, as he is in Seattle. He's a great player, but an immature person. It's lots of fun to play on a winning team like Seattle. But, considering the problems we have had in Buffalo since his departure, I don't think his attitude would have improved much. And, it's not like we are thin at running back. I would take CJ or Freddie, with their combination of talent, professionalism, and great attitude, over Lynch any day of the week.

The fact that he sat out all preseason, and hasn't played a snap yet due to injury just might lower his value a wee bit.

I'm not sure if this is sarcastic, or not. But, quite frankly, what kind of pick would ANY NFL team give us for him? Having played a total of six games in the NFL, he has sustained two knee injuries. He's going to have a lot to prove when he comes back.

As if we have too many veterans on our team.

Just how is this, "an elephant in the room?" If you're foggy on the metaphor, the "elephant in the room" refers to a glaringly obvious issue that no one wants to talk about, or is going unaddressed. I read these threads A LOT, (although, I rarely post). I can't think of anyone in these forums, even the most strident EJ supporters, who don't freely admit that EJ is a "work in progress."

I agree

Awesome!

Let's bench our first round rookie and play our UDFA rookie. That way, we could WIN THE SUPER BOWL.

Ravens, 24 Bills, 20

SOCSG ................................(Same Old Clowns, Same Gripes).......................................

Vegas consensus has us as 2.5 point underdogs. Considering it's an away game, that pretty much puts us right on par with the Jets (in the eyes of Vegas bookmakers, anyway). Some other interesting odds of note: The Pats are, once again, 7 point favorites. The Bucs are net -3 points so far this season. Are the Pats being overestimated (again)? The Phins are 1.5 point favorites against the Falcons. That one surprised me. The Phins should be taken seriously.

I believe this link really sums up the media obsession with Tebow: http://www.theonion.com/articles/report-several-nfl-teams-interested-in-tim-tebow-a,33884/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=LinkPreview:1:Default

I'l bet that Dolphin fans are in a pretty good mood tonight.