Dan

I would say that's the biggest problem with our entire defense. It's also Poz's problem. The entire defense runs away from the LOS at the snap! They all go back to some spot on the field and wait for the play to come to them. When they're allowed to play up, or even run to the LOS, they usually make a decent play. So, IMO, much of the criticism Whitner, Poz and most of the defenders get is because of the type of defense they're being coached to play. How many times today did we see them line up 10-15 yards aoof the LOS when it was 3rd and short? It's maddening. Glad to see them turn up the heat when they needed it most. Honestly, its been so long since I saw McLovin play, I forgot he was on the team. So, I'll say the jury is still very much open on him. He looked ok for a rookie, but he's essentially lost this year. So who knows.

Good post, but I have to completely disagree with this paragraph. Why can't the Bills have star players? We've had them in the past - several HOF players at that. We have TO, now. Why can't we have more players develop into true stars in the league? We can. I really don't get this attitude that the Bills and their fans have to just be content always being second best. Get a good coach, get some solid personnel men in, start winning some games and I think everyone will be surprised at how many stars there are on this team. I don't agree with the people that think this team is a disaster and in need of a complete overall. We have alot of stars in the making, we just need someone that can put it all together.

Hence... why he hates Buffalo. He's helped every team in the league that we hate.. the Giants, the Pats*, the Jets, the Cowboys, and now the Dolphins.

You got a pic of a hot woman over 40?

If the score puts you up by 6 or 7, you consider kneeling so you can kick a last second FG. When the score puts you up by 17, run it down their friggin throats.

Come on guys, you know you want to show Donte some lovin. He played a solid, all around game - got pressure on the QB, stopped some runs, covered slot receivers, got a good interception. The defense is better when he's on the field.

The Fins won the coin toss and deferred, as most coaches do. God, I hate this arguement.

Just curious.... are your 2 compadres, Sean and Nakia, posters on TSW?

Parcells hates Buffalo. He'll never come here.

FWIW, when asked who should make it out of Brown, Carter, and Reed; Rod Woodson picked Reed. Also, said Tasker, although great, doesn't deserve to get in with so many other deserving, full time players still to get in.

I see what you're saying. But, what if they found a proper price point for each channel. Let's just say at $3/channel. You'd have to select 20 channels to hit $60/month. I think that's a decent nationwide average (maybe not though). I'm guessing, here, but most people would probably select a feww less - maybe 15 channels. Given that scenario, you could charge $4/channel and the cable compnay still make the same. Of course some people would save money because they only want 5-10 channels. But, many would also want well more than 15 channels. So, they might even out. IMO, they'd probably make more money because people are dumb and they'd still want all the channels they've always gotten and watch only once a year. In the end though, I say screw it. If cable doesn't give you want you want, go satellite. I know not everyone can, but if that's the case... move. Yeah, but as a persosn without kids, I don't mind that so much because having smart kids makes the world a better place - theoretically. However, having people strung out on the couch does nothing to help society.

Very much agree. For the first time in Buffalo, its not so much about trying to get the best wings. IMO, it's cool to get the Anchor Bar "experience" at least once. If you have the time, perhaps you can try a few other places. But, from someone that doesn't live in the area, it's cool to have been to the Anchor Bar so when people talk about Buffalo wings, you can say you've been to the place that started it all. And they're not bad at all. Far better than anything you'll get anywhere else in the country.

That'll be Brady, thank you very much. Not saying he deserves it or not, just saying no way the league misses an opportunity to shower another award on the dude.

I'll agree with all that. I had similar feelings after watching the game yesterday. My primary concern (if you could call it that), however, is for the overall "look" of the league. They look like amatuer hour out there in the those mickey mouse uniforms. Why can't they at least make them look like professionals? I did like the extra mics so you could hear the coach/QB discussions. And some of the other things like that. I wonder if they've tried to have players on their roster that some NFL team owns the rights to, similar to how they did with NFL Europa? It'd be kinda interesting to have a young player get some playing time in the UFL and then be able to be activated to an NFL roster right about now.

I guess that's inflation. A few years ago, I was introduced to Two Buck Chuck at Trader Joe's. Pretty good wine. But $3!?! Is it 33% better now?

I'm not old enough to recall the AFL's first season. But, I couldn't help but wonder as I watched that game (online) yesterday, were the early days of the AFL as amatuer hour as that? And I'm not talking about the play on the field. Although it was bad at times, it wasn't any worse than watching a Bills/Browns game. But, wow, that half time looked pathetic. The uniforms look like... yuck. The overall look and feel of the league looked like something a few kids in their garage dreamed up (no offense to kids in their garage). If the UFL wants to make it, they need to at least try and look like a professional league.

While I completely agree with you, I'm not sure Ralph is trying the Snyder way - at least not yet. He's currently attempting to hire a highly credentialed and respected HC. A HC that would also serve as the GM. Hence, the concern that we need a GM first is negated if Shanahan is hired. If Shanahan turns down the offer, then I'll agree and completely fall into the "get a good GM first" camp. However, I see absolutely nothing wrong with going after Shanahan. For once, Ralph is going after one of the best names in the game. Yet, this is somehow bad? I asked the question earlier and, predictably, got no response. But, what would all the Ralph haters be posting today if he came right out and said Shanhan, Cowher, Gruden were not an option? What if he said he wanted to hire some relatively unknown, and completely unproven guy, to head up the FO and they were looking at any number of hot coordinator and college prospects to become HC? You and I both know what would be all over this board. So, if Shanny is hired, will it work? Will it get us to a Super Bowl? I don't know. But, it will almost certainly establish the Bills as a legitmate franchise. It will help to acquire FAs. It will go a long way to changing the losing atmosphere that currently surrounds the team. For now, I can live with that. In a few years, then we can talk about what it'll take to get to the Super Bowl. But, IMO, you have to learn to walk before you can run. And right now, the Bills are barely crawling. The point of my initial post, here, was proven by JohnC's repsonse. He doesn't care what Ralph does. He has little regard for the man and will, therefore, find fault in whatever moves are made. I suspected as much, but was hoping other posters might benefit from that insight. Consequently, they may take is comments regarding Ralph with a grain of salt.

Tie game. 17-17. 2 mins left. Locos about to receive the ball.

And it's an offensive explosion! 14-10. Florida

Do they have zero budget or what? I mean seriously, couldn't they have gotten a highschool band and at least looked a little more professional?

Nice link. Thanks.

(above posts editedto save space) I agree with the above sentiments. However, I find it comical, to say the least, that many posters, 2 of which quoted above, have been posting for months, if not years, that Ralph is too cheap, Ralph only cares about making money, Ralph had no loyalty to Buffalo, Ralph will never do what it takes to win, etc. Then Ralph fires Jauron mid season, eating his remaining contract, publicly says he's willing to do whatever it takes to win, and clearly makes it known no one's job is safe. Almost immediately, posts surface that its all talk. Then Ralph/Brandon contact every big name coach on the list - reportedly with record money and control on the line. Now, we see posts that Ralph is desperate, chasing mirages. And now, he should go the cheap route and get an unproven GM and coach. It's a great world to live in where you can consistently change your target to suit your needs and forever prove that you're right and everyone else is wrong. There is no guarantee that anyone, Shanny or Chris Polian or whomever, will be successful here. I would certainly hope we could all agree with that. But, let me ask this... what would you be posting today if all the reports were that Ralph was not interested in Shanahan or Cowher and hadn't even contacted them? What if reports were that Ralph had his eye on some teams pro player scout as the new GM and some hot assistant as the HC? I think we all know. So, if Ralph contacts the top coaching prospects; he's desperate. If he hires a no name GM, he's cheap and never intended to build a winner. I just find it comical that no matter what Ralph or the Bills do, they're wrong. My point is simple. There is no sure, guaranteed way to build a winning franchise. Ralph said before the season began that this year was playoffs or bust. When it became overtly apparent that wasn't happening, he fired the HC and has now promised more changes. He's currently looking into the top name HC candidates and, reportedly, offering more than anyone ever thought possible. Yet, posters still act as though he's clueless and not doing what it takes to win. Can we just let the thing play out a little before we all continue to complain that Ralph is the worst owner ever in the history of owners? If you want to have even the appearance of objectivity, you should at least fain a little credit for what Ralph has done over the last couple of weeks. Then when you get back to your Bills' bashing, at least you can say you gave them the benefit of the doubt for a few days.

You do realize that multiple teams have tried that approach for years and each of these teams has failed? Too bad we didn't bring in Haynesworth last year so we could be as good as the Redskins, huh?

Isn't that what they tried in 2006? A first round QB with mobility and a strong arm that can throw in Buffalo. Free agent offensive linemen - G, RT, C. New OC from Rams.