Dan

...reason number 1 why fantasy football is ruining the game for people that actually like to watch the game. All we get are stats, stats, and more stats - and no understanding of the game. Knee jerk moves? You do realize that you're talking about the same FO that looked at 3 years of film on Trent, had him #1 through OTAs, TC, Preseason, and it still took regular 2 season games to convince them that the guy was not a starter. The same FO that could have traded Lynch prior to the 2010 draft; but decided to wait until the regular season started to make essentially the same trade - effectively setting back any "progress" from that trade a full year. The same FO that didn't make a final decision on Schobel until well into the preseason - effectively making it impossible to bring a viable replacement pass rusher in 2010. I think knee jerk moves should be the last of your worries. This FO seems to be moving at a snail's pace when it comes to evaluating players and making moves to improve the roster. If anything, I'd be worried that they don't fall asleep and miss day 1 of the draft next year.

The Jags look horrible. How did we lose to this team... at home no less? Shameful.

So Chan calls Fred's number what... 4 times in the second half of our last game. I'm sorry but there's plenty of reason to 2nd guess Chan's coaching after the first 5 games. I'm not saying fire him; I'm just saying his game preparation and in-game play calling has left a lot to be desired.

Outside of Kelsay, Green, Ellison, and perhaps Billy Buffalo is there anyone that really wants to be here?

Crap, I guess if you read the directions, you see that? Oh well...

I completely agree. And, that, is my point. Numerous posters here have said that Merriman is washed up and always injured. That's exactly what I, and many others, thought about LT when the Jets signed him. Well, how smart do the Jets look now for picking up the often injured, washed up LT? I'm not saying Merriman would experience a similar resurgence here. I'm merely suggesting that given the state of out LBs; it's a no brainer decision to bring him in and see.

In part... yes. I watched most of that game and Seattle won because they played with an offensive philosophy of pounding the ball early with Lynch, switching to Forsett when the defense was getting beat down. And, of course, mixing in plenty of passes to keep the defense honest and off balance. No offense, but you sound like all these FF guys that look at an individual stat line and think that sums up the value of a player or team. The Seattle offense looked very complete yesterday and Lynch was an integral part of that.

Perhaps he's just a washed up as LT was before he signed with the Jets? Injuries and a bad situation and can go a long way to making someone a has been Bottom line: He'd be the best LB on this team the day they signed him. As was mentioned, "It would be nice to see Nix and Co. actually make a move that might add a little to the team..." Would he return to form and be a great player? Who knows. But, there's little doubt he could out preform the likes of Kelsay and Ellison and Moats and whoever else we have running around back there pretending to be busy while the RB runs past them.

No doubt... something about that "...cisco" that just makes my dyslexia kick into hyperdrive.

got all 32 with 1:10 left. If I could spell san francisco (and typed faster), i could have finished a bit quicker.

Exactly. What I don't get is that for all the talk that it'll take 3 years to rebuild and they have to evaluate talent and they're building through the draft; people forget that this IS year 1 of the Nix Gailey regime. Nix was here all last season. So why is he allowing players to start this year that he should know needs to be cut? Nix actually had his first draft already. By all accounts, it was an average one at best. We got a RB - perhaps the strongest position on the team at the time - and a bunch of question marks that can't even get on the field. They failed miserably to address the Oline or the LBs in the last year. And they made token "improvements" in the Dline. So mid first year (roughly), I'd say this new regime is off to a very shaky start. I just don't get all the optimism that Nix has a plan and he'll execute it. He's been with this team long enough to see some sort of a plan starting to take shape. Yet here we are at the bye week with the team getting off to the worst start in 25 years, with the defense looking as bad as they ever have in franchise history, and the offense completely lacking any identity or cohesion. Of Nix's primary hires; Gailey is looking very much over matched and the OC and DC are looking completely clueless. Yes, it's too early to completely judge Nix/Gailey. But, at some point they're responsible for the mess of this team. And certainly a portion of the current mess is very much on their shoulders. There was absolutely no reason to start this season with essentially the same Oline, QB rotation as last year; and to switch to a 3-4 defense without adding any real help to the LBs. But, that's what they did.

I've been denied entrance into quite a few bars/restaurants because of a business casual dress code. Hell, it happened just last week. What's the big deal? Establishments set dress code standards to try and attract a certain clientele. These guys should do like I do... either take the loaner tie/shirt or take your money elsewhere. The fact that they're WWII vets has little to do with it. I guess that's not PC though.

All true and good points. But, I would suggest that it's always good to never let yourself get too high or too low. You always have to keep a sense of humor about yourself and your situation. I don't see the posters here (myself included) necessarily criticizing, but rather trying to help the OP have a sense of humor about his situation.

Why is it every time I flip on the Pats* game there's a challenge review? It seems their games always have the most questionable officiating of the day.

Agreed. Seattle got what is likely to become a multiple year 1,000 yard back. We got what we'll be lucky to have become a situational backup.

NFL Sunday ticket. Lynch 3 rushes - 21 yards.

I'd be happy if he just realized we have a decent running back or two and actually called more running plays than passing.

Bears and Seahawks both score on their opening drives. Lynch had one carry..12 yards or so. Bears were helped by a 58 yard PI penalty.

Curious to see how he looks just a few weeks removed. But I'll be flipping back to the Ravens/Pats* game I imagine quite a bit.

Makes you wonder... how many of those sacks would result in penalties in today's game? How many times did he "launch" himself, hit the QBs head, or throw him to the ground?

Why you being so grumpy? People are just tryin' to offer some advice. It's almost like you're pushing them away and would rather not hear what they have to say? I think I'm just going to go post somewhere else.

Password security and all is great.. .but you've got, what... 6-10 different things/sites that are password protected (ATM, Home security, computer logon, email1, email2, Amazon, some Travel Site, Bank site, TBD, a few other misc sites). So, you're supposed to have separate and unique passwords for each of these complete with special characters and change them every few months - without writing them down? Give me a break. I'd like to see data on how many people get their specific accounts broken into because someone stole/guessed their password. Seems like most of the problems come from when someone hacks into Amazon and gets everyone's info; not from someone hacking individual Amazon accounts (for ex). Maybe I'm wrong.

Can we also stop with the nonsense that College is better than the Pros because "it's not all about the money; these kids just love to play the game"? The other thing that's just as "shocking"? The way these stars get their college degree. In the article he stated 90% don't take their education seriously. Well... that's a nice way of saying profs are forced to pass football players that never show up for class. note: Not saying you've said that, but it's been said by many others. Just using your comment as a talking point.

John, Thanks for the good article. However, if I may be so bold, don't write about Ralph anymore. The ingrates on this board don't deserve to hear what he has to say. I've rarely seen so many insensitive, uncaring, beligerent, disrespectful people in one place. And people wonder why quality posters leave this board? It's because more and more it seems like the posters around here are so full of themselves that they can't have the common decency to show a little respect and humilty. I understand the Bills suck. I understand they've sucked for a decade. I understand none of us want to hear that there's a 3 year plan. But, that doesn't mean people have to act like classless idiots spouting off about something that know little to nothing about. Just shameful. It's threads like this that make me question why I would want call myself a Bills' fan and be associated with these posters.

Once again the Defense appeared completely clueless and out of place. Once again, the Bills were running well and decided to not run the ball anymore. At some point the low rent coaching staff has to step up and be faulted. So, I agree. Cut Edwards and make Gailey hire a real OC.