ChevyVanMiller

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Went to the game last night (Thanks eball for the tix). If there were 10,000 there it was generous. It's a shame that the league charges season ticket holders for these sham games. Thought Sully summed it up perfectly in his column today: "The Lions' offensive and defensive starters played four plays each. The Bills' starters were on for seven plays. And the NFL has the nerve to charge full price for these games. It's like showing up for the Philharmonic, then having the middle school orchestra take over a few minutes into the concerto." I think they should at least cut the price and donate all of the unsold tickets to local kid's groups serving the underprivlidged.

You'll have to explain to the young'uns how Fred Taylor and Rob Johnson are connected. Then you'll have to explain the Flutie/Johnson battle. Then you'll have to explain the Flutie benching and loss of job in a meaningless regular season finale. Then you'll have to explain "Homerun Throwback." Nah, it's better left unsaid. Yeah, Taylor's retirement ends it alright.

Scott posted that he is going on WBEN today (didn't say what time) to talk about the parking issue. Maybe he can mention what is happening with the town and the signs, especially because the Pinto man is in your lot now, I'm sure that it would resonate with even casual fans of the team.

I'm going to offer a blanket apology to all of TSW for starting this topic - wow! I knew it was out of control when I heard Howard Simon reference it on WGR this morning.

Already being discussed... Fitz Beard Poll

I hate to nitpick a thrilling win (which I thoroughly enjoyed watching) by questioning the coaching, but something bothered me last night and it still is now. Should Gailey have put Levi Brown out there for the OT possession? Surely it worked out for the team, but what use was the experience for the Bills QB future? It's hard to see Brown making the final roster. The QBs seem to be set with Fitz, Thigpen and Smith. I think giving Thigpen the chance to drive the team in OT would have been invaluable experience for a guy that will be on your team (making a good buck) for the next few years. Levi will take that experience to BK where, presumably, he will be a better fry cook as a result, but how did it help the Bills' QBs of the regular season?

Just watched the 6 O'Clock news. They showed Hubbards game-tying TD catch - cut to Gailey talking about how preseason or not, the team showed character and it was a win they could build on. Then the announcement of the cuts and Hubbard being let go. It's pretty hard to catch the game tying score (didn't he get the 2-pt conversion, too?) and get yourself cut before the highlights run the next day. I feel bad for Hubbard.(despite his legal troubles)

I seriously didn't need that visual before lunch - thanks, Scott!

As someone who knows a thing or two about writing an Op-Ed column, I've written over 600 in the past 11 years, it is important to remember that there are deadlines that writers must adhere to. I'm sure Larry filed that column mid-week, so cut him a little slack. Also, I've had my share that I wish I could have back once they went into print. I think I know enough about Felser's allegiance to the team and the fans to say that he is probably happy to eat a little crow this morning knowing that the team showed that it had a heartbeat last night.

Fitzy's 1 and 0 with the clean shaven look. Should the beard return ASAP? (I believe he said he would start regrowing it immediately in a post game interview).

I watched the Bills' feed and Tasker and Bently were saying that the new OT rule only takes effect in the playoffs. They stated that the old rules still apply in pre and regular season play.

Not since Babe Ruth has someone so dramatically called his own shot - way to go Promo!

I attended the last day of camp last Thursday at SJF. I've been to camp many times over the years and a common sight was Ralph often watching practice from the shade of his golf cart. Was he at camp one day this year? I can't remember the last time he made a public statement. He's just two months shy of 93 and I worry for his health and how that will impact the future of the club. The Vick flack would have brought the Ralph of old down from Detroit to rail at the commissioner. His donation to the HOF would have caused a younger Ralph to soak in the adoration in person instead of just issuing a press release. I think the last time I saw him was when he posed with Dareus after the draft and he really looked as if his age had caught up with him. I guess what I'm asking is does anyone have any insight into his current health and is he still active in the running of the team? If not, who is calling the shots at the top?

Jasper the (big as the entire East) coast.

Well, "release Wang" isn't any better - sounds like one of those self-pleasure how-to videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt378hRXuj0 Man, was 'Doo ever good!

I forgot about the trade embargo, but then it would make much more sense to keep him this year, hope for improved numbers and deal him in the off-season. I like the young guys, too, but only Stevie has proven he can handle a starting spot and that was with Lee commanding most of the double teams.

If he is traded for a pick, which is what is being rumored, it is a perfect example of the ineptitude of the front office. Why wasn't he traded pre-draft then? Nothing has changed since then - Lee hasn't been rumored to have lost a step or been accused of showing up to camp out of shape. The point being that by trading him now for a draft pick costs the team a full year with no player resulting from that transaction on the roster. By picking up the extra pick this year the player they would have received would be on the roster, going through the growing pains, and much closer to making a real impact next year. I'm not a Luck conspirator, but this deal would surely lend ammo to that "tank the season" argument.

ESPN Story Link Here's the link

Mike, just want to say "thanks" for the wonderful reports. Not only are they thorough, but they're well-written and offer keen observation.

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Thank God Dareus wasn't seriously injured - that really would have put a pall on the season!

Yeah, they got a 5th round draft pick - sorry, nice catch!