Dan

That's exactly what I was thinking while watching the game. Imagine Spiller coming in when the defense is tired from Lynch/Jackson pounding them! Also, on at least one play, McIntire (the FB!) lined up in the slot. My initial thought was... WTF!? But, imagine Spiller in the slot with Jackon/Lynch in the backfield? Evans on one side and Parish on the other. That's some serious speed on the field. Imagine Jackson getting a direct snap and tossing a screen to Spiller? There's plenty of options for Spiller to get his chances, while not starting. Also, lets not forget, he's a rookie. Has there been a rookie drafted yet that didn't hit the "rookie wall" at some point in the season? Or have trouble in blitz pick up? Or just plain make rookie mistakes at times? Point being... we are in the very enviable position of having not 2 but 3 great backs. That's going to go a looooooong way to taking the pressure off our QB and below average, pass-blocking Oline. So, let's stop worrying about the starter; let's stop trying to run Lynch out of town; and let's hope Gailey can take advantage of the best 3 players we have on offense.

I didn't get to see last week's game. But, in comparison to the Redskin game... there is no comparison. The team looked generally competitive and well-coached. The first team defense still needs a lot of work. They gave up alot of plays to Palmer. So much for the leagues #1 backfield, I suppose. I'm guessing the switch to a 3-4 and moving everyone out of position is going to take longer than some might have hoped. I saw alot of guys just out of place or a step late to the ball. Maybe with some serious game planning, they can get some of that speed back. (Oh and for the Maybin haters.. I don't get it - the guy is 100% effort on every play. I wish we had more like him.) The first team offense impressed me. Great play calling. Trent took a couple of shots downfield. Spiller is definitely the real deal, but I can't wait for Lynch/Jackson to get back. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by their play.

This link worked beautifully. I saw the entire game, uninterrupted! Not bad at all. Thanks so much!

That will be the key to our season. I think teams will, once again, stack the box and dare Trent to beat them with quick passes. He's not been able to do that. If Chan can get him to do that, then we're in business.

Good report. Thanks. That's been my biggest criticism of our QBs. That's prety much all I watch for... do they plant that foot and throw? Or are they planting, lookig, patting, then throwing? More often than not there's the hesitation. If they don't get that corrected, we're screwed.

I think it's just human nature to become sensitized to life in general and serious disasters certainly fit into that category. IMO, it doesn't necessarily mean you feel less or care less. It just means you've seen it all before. Now, to say people in NO should have left; therefore they got what they dserved is being a little callous. In the heat of the moment, people make sll sorts of bad decisions. In my earlier post regarding the first responders; there were plenty of bad decisions that were made amidst the misery of those following days. It doesn't completely excuse them, but it does help explain their actions. Regarding Katrina, not everyone had the means to leave town. Where were they going to go? How were they going to get there? How would they eat? And so on. It's easy to think they should have all just left, but not everyone has that ability. And that should be taken into account (along with people's mindset at the time). I was also involved with some of the response to Katrina and was in coastal MS and LA within weeks after the storm. The devastation was unlike anything anyone would have predicted. I've seen several hurricane aftermaths and, believe me, Katrina was on an unbelievable scale. For that reason people that politicized it and said the government should have done more faster, had no idea what was being done or could be done. But, I digress. Back to your point. I don't think it makes you a bad person. I think it just makes you someone that's seen too much of a bad thing. Personally, do I feel bad for any of these victims? It's not up for me to feel bad for them. I try to help in ways that I can; sometimes that's more than in others. But, every day someone some where is having something bad happen. You can't feel bad for them all. I just worry about myself, my family, my friends and try to help all those around me. And pray for those I can't help. In the end, I reckon it'll all get worked out some way.

I'm hesitant to post this... but what the hell. The problem I have with the First Responders is.. they had, were given again, were asked to wear and chose not to use the proper respiratory protection. I was on the pile on 9/12 and every day for several months; yet I don't have all the respiratory problems. Why? Because I wore a properly fitted half face respirator. The firefighters, for whatever their reasons, didn't. (Which makes no sense when you think about it - afterall, they're trained from day one to use respirators when they go into a firey mess.) 1,000's of respirators were onsite within a day for any individual that didn't have one or needed a replacement. Stations were set up within 3 days to properly fit test for respirators, so you had the proper size. Granted, for the first day and a half, the replacement respirators weren't on site. However, I'm fairly certain all firefighteres have full face respirators as part of their gear. Again, for whatever their reasons, the vast majority of the first responders chose not to wear respirators not only for that day, but for the months to follow. So, talk about making your own bed? With all that being said, I have no problem with some assistance to help them with medical bills. I have true empathy for what many witnessed and experienced. However, the vast majority were warned as ealy as 9/12 to protect themselves from the smoke and dust and they made a choice. No one talks about it, because it's crude and uncaring and we don't want to dishonor the victims and all. But, it 's just as true as people in NO being warned about Katrina and then chosing to stay.

Youboty?

Yeah... but who goes to SabreSpace. Come on. Seriously, I'm sure you're right or would at least correct it if it gets out of hand. This is, by far, the best moderated board I know of. So, I'm not terribly worried; just echoing Dean's sentiment that it gets annoying... quick.

Agreed. It will get out of control. With each new poster, they will bring an increased chance of posting like they do eslewhere - vids and pics all over the joint. That's why this is the only board I frequent with any regularity - it's the only one I care to read; plus its the only one you can read. I almost always edit a quote in my reply (case in point)... especially when its a loooong quote. But, you're right, most people don't. They're either oblivious to the extra bandwidth required, oblivious to how unreadable a thread becomes, or just don't care; but most don't. With that said, I have no real concerns here though. Seeing Scott's reaction to the PrepH pic; I think it'll be kept under control long before it gets too cumbersome.

Gotcha. I hope you're right about the YT vids. Never underestimate the tards... is my motto though. I'll have to make sure I double check the poll, before I vote.

Revis said to tell you to stop this nonsense until he gets paid. You got me.

Youo didn't see a BIG YouTube vid screen about midway down that page? I sure did. And I agree, that will get old REAL fast Oh, and about seeing who voted for which poll option... I hate that! I'm usually the guy that votes for the one absurd answer, just to throw the curve. Now everyone will know!

Yes... that's the thread I was thinking of. That was the last thread I saw whim in as well. Of course, I'm sure it didn't help his cause that we were all lamenting the loss of TG and Lori at pretty much the same time. So, I guess one of the mods made the decision to nip that one in the bud before another insightful poster was discouraged.

I'm not sure why... or even when, but I do recall a thread where he was just pushing it with someone. Sorry, but my memory sucks. I just recall reading the thread thinking... he's about to get banned. (He seemed to walk that line a fair bit anyways.) I even, politely, suggested he should just drop the discussion because it was heading in a wrong direction. Of course, we know that didn't work. Seems like the next day he was gone.

I'm getting the same thing. No idea what it is. I didn't notice it this morning. I think it's a green box that says "Loading" ... but it flashes so quick its hard to tell.

Yep. 'cause that's how I roll. I got away from it for years (of course), but when they came out with final release -version 9. I switched back briefly, because my first web browser was Netscape 0.9b. Then I said, WTH, let's just keep using it. Almost 2years later... it's still rockin strong. Altough I switch to Firefox more frequently.

I'm a proud user of Netscape Navigator as my primary browser. Take that IT guys!

Nice, mulitquote works! Yeah that's kinda what I thought. Maybe if more people liked us, it'd be a more important feature. Although you got alot more buffalo's than me, Dean. Now I feel inferior.

See, as a non twitterite, I hate that. What does it even mean? SDS is saying "great work on the new site"? You're saying it to him? Why not just say it to him? Does it post that to twitter? What's it even for other than confusing me? I don't like it.. (Good thing the reputation thingy isn't working yet)

What's the number of Bills' logos refer to? Also, what's the point of "adding a friend" (says the guy with no friends ) Seriously, though.

wow. This is going to take some getting used to. I'm not sure I'm going to like all the thumbnail pics that will soon litter every other post. Can we have some sort of immediate suspension policy for people posting the pixie pan guy? I do like the idea of the "reputation" system. Although, I'll wait to see how it works. Will we be able to see who's on "probation" or close to being banned or... just basically in trouble. I'd kinda like that, for some reason. Nicely done. I'll graze a bit and get a better feel for now. Just really wanted to try posting to see how it felt. (I entered the Chat and it loaded fine - no one was there, but it seemed to be working).

Watching Brohm get some decent playing time, may very well be the only reason worth watching this upcoming game.

Actually, I'd say it's based on several year's worth of bad QB play that was just reinforced with a bad preseason game. My question would be... when do you expect to see Trent become an adequate QB? At some point he has to take charge and lead this team to more than 3 pts followed by alot of 3 and outs. So should he look better in a preseason game where the defense isn't going all out? Or should he save it all up for the regular season? I'd be shocked if he wasn't trying his dmandest to score on every drive last week. The fact that he didn't score on any (silimilar to last preseason), says something.

not me.