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Toledo Bill
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They showed their "character" by being a bunch of quitters. How in the world can you say this after watching them quit and lay down?
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The hardest thing for a football fan to understand is when players just "give up" and get steam rolled. It seems this happens again and again with this team. Supposedly, they built a team that would not be bullied, pushed around and end up quitting. Obviously this has not happened.
The old adage, "you can't fire the whole team" holds true. I would sure like to see someone come in as coach where "assuming their identity" would not invovle their team being a "finesse" team or a team with no heart. I remenber having 'run for the bus" teams all the way back to the 70's. It only seems to turn around, at least for a while, with a coaching change.
Losing I understand (lifelong Bills fans understand) but Quitters are hard to stomach. It happens too often with this team.
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Can Dareus and Williams really be tired enough to keep alternating lineman?
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Everyone has their reasons and their schedules. No worry.
We stayed to the end. I do not mind it some left early. Grabbed one beer and some food with the plane on visiting at the tailgate, The 219 was STILL bottle necked even though we left Hammers at around 6:00.
I am wondering what that guy who was arrested & hand cuffed near on Abbott Rd by the camper exit Hammer's did.
One Sunday night game, in the 80's
Raiders 24, Buffalo 14
Ten minutes left
Buffalo won 38 - 24 !
Thanks Rockpile... You must have retained more brain cells than I have!
Everyone has their reasons and their schedules. No worry.
We stayed to the end. I do not mind it some left early. Grabbed one beer and some food with the plane on visiting at the tailgate, The 219 was STILL bottle necked even though we left Hammers at around 6:00.
I am wondering what that guy who was arrested & hand cuffed near on Abbott Rd by the camper exit Hammer's did.
One Sunday night game, in the 80's
Raiders 24, Buffalo 14
Ten minutes left
Buffalo won 38 - 24 !
Actually Rockpile... I think my old, tired memory was thinking of this game:
The Buffalo Bills opened the 1974 season with, what ABC Sports producer Roone Arledge dubbed “Mother Love’s Travelling Freak Show”. Monday Night Football came to town with a date with John Madden’s Oakland Raiders- a team that owned the night during the 1970’s.
Showing the balance that Saban was striving for, OJ Simpson (12 carries-76 yds) and FB Jim Braxton (19 –68) shared the load in the backfield. QB Joe Ferguson opened the scoring with a 4 yard pass to JD Hill in the 2nd quarter. Oakland then scored 13 unanswered points, on the strength of 2 George Blanda FG’s and a 15 yard run by Raider HB Clarence Davis.
Heading deep into the 4th quarter, the game was a tight to the vest defensive battle, with both clubs moving the ball well on the ground. With 1:56 remaining in the game, Ferguson capped of a late drive as he found WR Ahmad Rashad in the End Zone for an 8 yard TD pass. With a 14-13 lead, the Bills looked like they sealed the victory by forcing a Raider turnover deep in Oakland territory.
Disaster struck the Bills, when Jim Braxton coughed up the ball trying to kill the clock. Raider Safety Skip Thomas scooped up the loose ball and streaked 29 yards into the end zone with 1:15 remaining, giving Oakland a 20-14 advantage. The game rested in the hands of second year QB Joe Ferguson, who only had 4 TD passes in his entire rookie year, but had two on the night so far. Ferguson moved the club down the field quickly, as he hit Ahmad Rashad for the second time in 90 seconds- with a 33 yard TD strike. With a 21-20 lead, the Raiders still had life. An architect of many comebacks, Raider QB Ken Stabler moved the Raiders to the Buffalo 33. George Blanda’s 50 yard kick to win missed, and the Bills took their opener in wild style, Buffalo 21 Oakland 20
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I forget what game it was, it was in the 70's and I think it was a Monday night game (Raiders?). We had never left early before but finally did due to it looking hopeless. Of course, as we were getting in the car, the Bills made a miraculous comeback and won. We NEVER, ever left another game early again.. just out of principle if nothing else (My Dad still bitches about it).
My family has had season tickets since the Bills inception... and still does. I have moved out of the area and am just too lazy (and busy) to travel to games so I watch them on DirecTV. I would like to, after seeing how so many fans make long trips to see the games... salute them!!
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I had an email conversation with Jerry a couple of years ago. It was interesting that he basically complimented the Bills' fans that don't like him. He stated that they are so rabid in their love of the Bills that many just cannot accept the truth about the franchise. I, for one, think he is an excellent and entertaining writer. I would imagine if someone that is not a Bills' fan read his editorials that they would see him as I do.
I have supported the Bills' since their inception, have learned to live with this inept franchise and appreciate Jerry's articles.
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Vince's first start after a year of not playing at all was a win vs. NYG.
He was a BACKUP on a NEW team, coming off a rough emotional experience and thrust into game against a tough divisional rival.
Vince delivered.
With Vince at the helm, Philly converted SIX third downs on ONE drive. Two of those, VY rushed for HIMSELF. -Think about that. How cool would it be to have a guy who can wear down defenses by extending drives like that?
Of course, the following week the Eagles lost to the Patsies. -But to be fair, so did we. -After a three touchdown lead, I might add.
I'm not giving VY a pass at all, but Vince's physical abilities are not what concerns me. -What concerns me about Vince is whether of not he can manifest the mental, and intestinal fortitude to deal with the politics that exist in every franchise FO and Locker room in the NFL. That's the challenge.
All I want is for our BEST PRODUCT to make it onto the field. I'll totally accept it if that turns out to be be Ryan Fitzpatrick.
-Are you prepared to accept it if it doesn't?
Politics?? Regarding our quarterback situation? Where do you come up with that?
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Does this mean the end for Brad Smith? Wouldn't Young be a better Wildcat QB?
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Clarence, NY High School Graduate (1974)... Now near Toledo, OH
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Week 1 9/9: Buffalo Bills at New York W
Week 2 9/16 Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills W
Week 3 9/23: Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns W
Week 4 9/30: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills W
Week 5 10/07: Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers L
Week 6 10/14: Buffalo Bills at Arizona Cardinals W
Week 7 10/21: Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills W
Week 8: BYE
Week 9: 11/04 Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans W
Week 10: 11/11 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots L
Week 11: 11/15 (Thurs) Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills W
Week 12: 11/25 Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts W
Week 13: 12/02 Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills W
Week 14: 12/09 St. Louis Rams at Buffalo Bills W
Week 15: 12/16 Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills L
Week 16: 12/23 Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins W
Week 17: 12/30 New York Jets at Buffalo Bills L
Thanks for running the contest!
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Phone conversation...
Kelsey... Hi Mario, this is Chris kelsey
Mario... Who?
Kelsey... I wanted to talk to you about my number.
Mario... What number, how did you get my phone number?
Kelsey... I am a starting defensive end for the Bills
Mario... Not anymore, but what about the number?
Kelsey... I have number 90 and I want to keep it
Mario... I don't care about a dumb number... I am here to win football games.
Kelsey... Oh, OK. (hangs up)... I guess I showed him.
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Your subject line made me burst out laughing! Thanks!
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When is someone going to tell Ralph?
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Wow - this press conference is great - he's being WAAAAY more direct than I expected.
Sounds like - as we had hoped but not necessarily expected - he wants Stevie AND another top WR. Wants his own Calvin Johnson - nice.
I'm betting they are targeting Vincent Jackson big time.
Saying it again - "IF WE DON'T GET STEVIE BACK THEN WE NEED TWO". That's pretty no-nonsense. He's not counting Jones/Roscoe/Easely/Nelson - he's talking about "Calvin Johnson (ish)" WR's.
I'm also reading in this that they are planning to go with a base 4-3. He said they need pass rushers - then immediately referred to DE's. LB's were an afterthought.
Sounds like he wants to go FA hard for a DE.
No bones about it - he says next year they should be a playoff team if they can get healthy and fix the spots that need fixing: WR, PassRush, OT, CB. <- somebody correct me if I got that list wrong.
Sounds like he's not completely giving up on Bell but somewhat. Fair - unlike Wood, there's nothing "fluky" about Bell's injuries - they are strength kind of problems.
Buddy... Put Ralph's money where your mouth is!
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Im listening on radio. Apparently exchange between Gailey & SJ. He is benched. Good. F him.
At least the radio announcers have mentioned it. These television announcers are pathetic. And, good for Chan, he would lose the team if he continued to put up with this crap.
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Benched. Good
Amazing that the announcers haven't caught that
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Balos on Baily and Lovejoy (anyone remember that one?)... They were rumored to serve horsemeat,but if it was it was good horsemeat. I think it burned down years ago but it had ridiculous beef and wicks.Doesn't help you now but it brings back memories.
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Are the bean counters in daily glee that they have kept expenses so low (even though attendance is now suffering and the team sucks)?
Are Buddy's staff members upset and dissapointed (or taking naps)?
Is the rank and file on pins and needles worrying about jobs and what do you think their moods are?
Is being "PC" at Bills' headquarters to put on a happy face, be apathetic or storm around?
What do you think?
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Been following the Bills since the late 80's
Thanks... I was just curious. I have been following them from their inception and have seen so many frustrating years you do occassionaly wonder about loyalty. The Kelly years were the exception... years of Ralph's "thriftiness" and pathetic coaching choices make an old Bills fan a little more hardened. I love the Bills and will always be a loyal fan but is a wonder to me why I feel that way.
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I typically don't post on here but love reading all the comments each week. I know the Bills show positive signs at one point and then disappoint once again. But I find it funny how these wall posts can go from very loyal to extremely fickle in a matter of one month. Come on Buffalo fans.....if you are truly a fan, then you stand by your team no matter what. Do the Bills stink? Heck yeah. After the first few weeks, it was all about Chan being a genius and not it's all about the entire team being a high school team. The level of extremes is quite entertaining to say the least.
Yes, you remain loyal to a team! But, I am curious... how long have you been following the Bills?
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Always proud to be a Bills fan... kind of like a badge of honor when you tell people outside of Buffalo. Normally they just say "wow", "good for you" or just smile. Buffalo Bills fans are a hardy bunch that are continually frustrated but extremely loyal!
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In my case it has been a "family" event. We used to go the Rockpile and then on to Rich Stadium as a family. Now that I live out of the area, my Dad, my brothers and I have weekly phone conversations and the Bills always come up. My 19 year old son is a Bills fan (even though he was born and raised in Toledo). It is funny how over the years he will ask questions like "Dad, why do the Bills always suck?".
I honestly don't know why I remain so loyal to them. If I can't go to a game I watch it on Direct TV and never miss a game. I have become more relaxed as they disappoint year after year. Years ago my Dad made a very simple comment that has stayed with me... "Son, there is more to life than the Buffalo Bills".
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That 3rd and 11 blitz could not have been more obvious... A little leugue QB could have seen that coming.
That 3rd and 11 blitz could not have been more obvious... A little leugue QB could have seen that coming.
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Great... one of the few tough players from a gutless team is now out...
Too bad the cliff isn't alot higher...
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I don't agree with any of the statements you have listed but I wonder how long you have been a Bills fan. The organizations ineptitude and they way they QUIT during games takes a toll on fans. I will always support this team but I have no problem with people that do not want to be fans any longer. This organization has not earned their commitment.
Other than the run during the Super Boawl years this has been a mess of an organization so please stop with the "Holier than thou" fan statements... people can complain all they want. This team deserves it.