Dan

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.

I couldn't agree with you more. I still visit this site everyday (it's an addiction). But, I barely skim through half the drivel that's posted; I just can't seem to care. I'm sick of everyone I know or meet making the snide comments when we talk football (they all know I'm a Bills fan). My only reply for quite some time has been, "It's hard being a Bills fan." But, the most surprising thing.. for me? The last two weeks I've hardly watched the Bills games. I didn't watch the Pats* game at all. Why? You knew they would lose. I barely watched the first half of the Jets game. It was horrid. For the first time in 20 some odd years, I voluntarily have not watch a Bills game. And this from a guy that normally watches every bad snap in every bad game because it's the Bills and its what I do. But, after a decade of fail and now a retread coaching hire that's using the regular season as a throw away, it's just a little much. I honestly don't think Chan or this team has a clue of how to play football. All off season Chan and Nix both said the proof would be when they started playing games. Well, after a quarter of a season, it's obvious they're far from competent. So, I'll stick around; I'm a Bills fan. I'm not posting one of those, "I'm done!" threads. But, it's hard to really care much about this team for the time being.

IMO, Ralph has no plans nor desire to hire another FO or HC. Chan and company are here for as long as they want, unfortunately. I'd say nothing short of 3 consecutive 2-3win seasons gets them fired. They're not, in any way, acting as though they are under any pressure to win now.

I think you could argue that Gailey has yet to field a team this season.

I completely agree with you that our coaching staff blows. In fact, I just posted similar sentiments in a different thread. However, you do realize that you're trying to make a point that Gailey shouldn't have hired guys he knew by siting as an example Pioli hiring guys he knew. So you shouldn't hire guys you know, unless you know good guys? Or... whatever.

No nosetackle + No LBs + George Edwards = Did anyone actually think this guy was going to be a good defensive coordinator? How about we give the "coaching" staff some due credit for this piss poor team. We have Edwards and Modkins as our coordinators and a retread as a HC is it any wonder this team looks thoroughly unprepared and out of position all day?

Exactly. Only top-rated fantasy football players on teams with a winning record should be allowed to celebrate. All others should be fined and told to sit their mediocre arses down till they do something good.

Nix was named GM in January 2010. There's absolutely no reason we shouldn't have been contending for the Super Bowl in Feb. But, no, Polian had the Colts there again. Nix sucks. Time to move on.