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Freeman apparently has a (prescribed) drug problem, and is immature. Doesn't sound like a pro to me.....we need pro's on this team, not problems. Let somebody else nurse him along.

Actually, Byrd puts who on the bench....Jim Leonard.....small slow guy who is directing traffic out there because he knows the Defense.......replace with Byrd who has never played a down with this D. Or, do you put A Williams on the bench, who is playing out of his skull right now. Not sure we get an improvement right away.......might be more talented physically if Leonard sits.......but, maybe not as savy. After all, Leonard only has two picks so far, just like Williams. Just sayin......

Yeh, I saw Kiko on ESPN today, live. He did warm up to question about the Oregon Ducks, his alma mater and their team this year. Mostly, I think he could do without the media stuff, however. He plays football, and was quick to credit veterans and coaches helping him to get ready to play this year.

Well, since EJ missed Stevie at least 3 time Sunday, I don't have much hope for Stevie haveing a great season. This pattern is something to be concerned about....they do not have a connection.......Fitz Stevie was a connection. Chemistry is part of the game....and those two, who are supposed to be together are anything but....I was there, and saw the really bad throws. Two behind, one long....

The error in your analysis is that Graham is a wide receiver. He has almost no receiving skills. On a long ball to him against Carolina, which was well thrown, the Carolina db knocked the ball down for a great defend (their only one of the day) But, Graham, the receiver in question never even looked back, and the ball would have hit him in the back of the head had the defensive play not occured. Graham is beyond RAW here. I say, give Easley a shot, he cannot be worse than Graham at this point. (I saw this play right in front of me at the game)

Waiting for the Bills O to wake up.....until then....best to pick the birds.

I am wondering if the Bills are still waiting to find out if Bradham is going to get discipline from the league on the pot thing? why play a guy who might sit out a game or three?

NO, next question please.

I swear I saw Streeter on the field for Oakland last night. I thought he was on Bills PS?

YEs, based on what I saw today, gino Smith has a better arm than EJ . You can stuff all the intangibles.

My take is that the media is playing to the hugh NYC audience......looking for good ratings. Not a football consideration.

Yeh...no team 1/2 sacks. He is either sacked or not. Might share a sack for statistical purposes between players, but the team always gets an integral number of sacks.

Chandler is a shell of his former self after the knee surgery. Although he was in camp, they did notu se him much, and he doesn't look like he is really able to perform at least years level. This is his last year with us unless he steps it up big time. (contract up)

At the game Sunday, I noted several large blocks of seats were totally empty. This was not consistent with the advertised "sold out" condition. This was both in the south upper deck (I could not see the north upper deck) and the south red seats (mostly under cover) I estimate that 3-4 thousand seat were empty there. If it was sporatic attendance, there would have been scatter folks in those areas. These areas were really devote of anybody. So, I conclude that the game was not a sell out, and these blocks did not sell at all. So, why the "sold out" status and local TV. I am thinking that the Bills are doing this to promote interest after many loosing seasons.....and in anticipation of accepting 90 Million NYS dollars to redo the stadium. They don't want a flap about a blackout right now. Anyhow, I know when the stadium isn't full (40 year season ticket holder), and the stadium was missing a lot of folks on Sunday. Surprised this hasn't already surfaced on this forum.

Can't judge #3 yet, needs to heal his hand. But, at th3 back end, Meeks and Richardson haven't shown me anything. Cuts later, when Byrd is healthy.

I was there, he is playing better than he ever has......and, he covered Smith.....when Cam overthrew Smith, McKelvin actually showed his speed, outran Smith easily trying to go for the int. He has SPEED, and now, apparently, ball awareness and technique.

Williams needs to work on self control, really bad pf penality gave the ball back to Carolina...still needs to mature. But, he was hitting a load, he IS a safety!!!

If he sits all year, it will be hard to get that sweet deal he wants....he has an incentive to play. If he sits all year, the Bills will cut him loose, and he will get another 1 year NFL contract somewhere, but not the megabuck one he wants.

Pats know how to win, the Bills don't. Pats long stability leaves a core of knowledgeable players knowing the system. We change systems every three years, and nobody knows whats going on this year....no knowledgeable core that knows how to execute EVERY time. Jim Leonard comes in, and is instantly the most knowledgeable d back we have......this is the problem with our lack of stability. So......I don't think the Bills can make it this year......Pats still have it going.

Will be surprised if it doesn't sell out. but, thats why I buy the season tickets. Still, I support their right to exercise the blackout if they can't sell out. TV dampens their ticket demand, and they need to sell the seats....even with the TV big bucks they get.

Comments not mentioned above.....several players looked like they had not played in a month. Chandler looked a step or two slow and not ready to play. Same for CJ....of course, neither had played on a month...so much for resting the regulars. More....Goodwin goes out, so they put TJ Graham out there to receive the kick....which he dribbles onto the field instead of doing the touchback....oh yes, he had not been on the field in a game all preseason. Finally they put Easley out there to receive...that made sense, he had been playing in the preseason and handled some kicks. Marrone did not have these guys ready to play. Others were, these were not. Now, special teams, never like the coaching hire, and lining up in illegal formation to punt is pure coaching. Skeptical that our special teams will be competent. Secondary played better than I expected. Leonard is a great QB and can tackle, just can't cover. Lucky pickup knowing Pettine's system. Offense coaching/play calling way to conservative. EJ showed flashes, but still had some bad Fitz like throws downfield. Conclusion: same old, same old...not buying the marketing argument that its a rebuilding year. Team made an effort, but was not good enough. Same old, same old.

I questioned the selecton of special teams coach. And, today did not change my mind about that. Actually, several "regulars" looked rusty. Chandler in particular was missing a step both physically and mentally, lets see what Gragg can do. Also, 11 out there fielding kickoffs when he hasn't played in three weeks or more. Finally put in Easley to handle the lsat one.....that actually made some sense, since he has been playing in preseason.

Give the points

Not mentioned here is the average career span of running backs, which is about 5 or 6 years. CJ may hold up with full time duty, or her may not. And, he will hit the downside....by year 8. Good years ahead for him, and I want him to be a Bill, but, the length of the next contract is not another 5 years.

McKelvin could do a pick 6 and a return to the house and turn the game upside down