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I didn't take that as a shot at Tedy rather I thought it was a slam on the journalistic oral that ESPN gave him the night he first returned to the lineup last year - which I think we all agreed was a 'tad' over the top....

this peters thing really amazes me. i mean, it just proves how much of a "science" the draft can be, right? we pick a 'sure-thing' prospect - mike williams -a few years ago, and we pick this kid up off waivers or wherever and look where they are now...so much can be said investing time in really getting to know the athletic ability and mindset of these kids when drafting

dude, i was just going to post the same thing/ask that question b/c i could swear i saw a picture in D&C and they were wearing the white helmets. i know the whole jersey issue is overblown and irrelevant but i just can't get over how much i hate the current jersey (mostly the white) and love the old helmets. it was just a one-time thing, right.....

this really does not matter from a skill level, but the beat writers for the Jets have been blasting them in the papers out here b/c this new coach is trying to run camp like belli-CHICk -> stand-offish with the media, no player interviews, no real fan access to camp, etc. they even said on day 1 it went as bad as ferguson litterally running away from reporters trying to ask him questions. again, doesn't really mean anything, except appreciate how well a show the bills run up in rochester, which faced with a difficult season like this one you better have fan support for at least one reason.

check with the local Bills Backer group - there is usually one in every big city and they usuall organize a big tailgate

zonabb - I agree 100% with everything you have to say about WNY government, but I am not quite sure I am with you when you say "you can find everything you like about WNY and Buffalo" somewhere else. I do not believe you can find housing as cheap, nor do I believe you can find such good people. I am sure this is more than debateable, but those are the two things that have alluded me most. I now live in NJ and there is MUCH more opportunity, but the people are not the same, and honestly government has just as many problems here. New Jersey may not be the best example, but I understand the housing market has become just as bad now in the Carolinas, has it not?

Everyone wants to keep taking "credit" for having TD and MM fired b/c of how these various people have mentioned the treatment they received when things went south. I highly doubt guys like these two give a crap or two about what is written on a message board. It is when the attacks turn personal. I think several of the local writers have done it, but what probably is not reported, is what happens to these guys when around town? Does anyone really know how his family is treated? Not being able to take the heat when in the spotlight is one thing...taking abuse from some drunken a$$wipe while trying to play air hockey with your kid at D&B is another. I could be wrong, but it just seems like the type of thing that could easily happen. I'm sure for the most part family treatment is irrelevant b/c getting W's is what matters most.

there was a football game today?!?! the bills backers rocked 16C today! even the jet fans were stopping over to see the legendary Kenny bowling ball shot, etc! Oh, and as long as there is tailgating, there is never a reason to give up seasons!

I am driving in from New Jersey and have already solved this dilemma - brining my mobile satelite dish and receiver (with NHL package) and will tailgate while watching the Pens/Sabres in the parking lot! ...for that matter will probably stay in the lot to watch Hockey Hotline, or whatever they call it now, rather than go in the game!!!

Is the answer Jesus? But seriously, and I don't know if I want these guys fired yet, but who is out there to replace one or both of them?

the same old losman....yep,the old guy who has been playing in this league for years and will always play that way.

wait, holcomb is back in?

cbssportsline has mcgahee back in there? but they also still only show holcomb? is WM back?

it's okay, somehow team 1 is 5-3 and in first place in its division. mainly on the back of QB and TE (Gates), along with playing matchups. mew moore has helped with reception points and barber and pittman have filled in when needed! also, wayne was huge, but i'm not sure how i got to 5-3 either. i actually honestly think thsi trade helps us both out. thanks for chiming in though!

if the following trade took place who makes out best? larry johnson and clinton portis for reggie wayne and julius jones roster for team 1: julius jones antowain smith m pittman mew moore marion barber chris chambers tj houza r wayne jimmy smith darrell jackson team 2: larry johnson clint portis lamont jordan thomas jones donte stallworth santana moss andre johnson anq boldin

Was Brushi the one responsible for "icing the punter?"

For the most part, I'm with you. I would take 16 games played like this one (you will 'win-some, lose-some,' as it is better than watching what took place last week. I've got news for people, this is no longer a league where you 'wind it up' every 4-5 years and make a run. It has been proven we don't have a Super Bowl caliber defense. Teams can silently build themselves in to contenders without huge dropoffs in play. And people need to get over that 4th down pass last night....it was an absolutely atrocious play, but if the Bills score just one TD instead of a figgie on those last drives none of it comes in to play; or if we don't drop back to pass and turn the ball over with 5 minutes left...

Deserved or not, I just can't imagine how Donahoe or Mularkey feel when they see this guy running around at the various press conferences. Mularkey has to want to pound this guy by now. It has to be something like getting shown up taking the third stike on a pitch thrown by the kid picked last in gym class...or something like that...

Good call boys on Sam Adams....except I could have done without seeing his best imitation of a "refrigerator repairman" on that particular sack of Vinny deep in Jets zone...at least that is what I thought I saw as I spit up my Blue Light when CBS showed the replay! So much better waking up in New Jersey this morning after a Bills win over the Jets!!

Anyone notice tarp covering the outermost sections of the upper deck while watching the Jacksonville game tonight? Perhaps it is just decoration not covering seats but wanted to see if anyone else picked up on it. Cheap way to get a sellout if they are actually covering seats...

Mularkey has been doing football a helluva lot longer than probably anyone on this stupid board. I can't imagine how I would feel about anyone continually commenting on my job; especially considering the short-term memory lapse considering this guy was the toast of the town with what he almost accomplished last year. This is also just a football game. Maybe the Bills win, maybe they do not. It does not have to be about anything more than getting together with a few friends over a few pops and stop taking this stuff too serious. As for Holcomb, I wish the kid was still in, but good can still be accomplished. If he wins a few games then we ride it and our "#1" defense as long as we can. And if don't catch lightning in the bottle, the kid goes back in and learns on the job. Labatts will still taste the same either way...

It is kinda nice to see people talk civilized about this.... My two cents - since our defense has not turned out to the 80's Bears or the more recent Ravens, we therefore aren't going anywhere and we should allow the kid to take his lumps and learn. I think this offseason has proved a young QB needs more than offseason drills, loft apartments and a great attitude; you need to learn from actual game experience. If this defense had been performing like a #1 D, then I can understand the rationale behind win now and installing Holcomb. Regardless, I'm looking forward to my drive up Jersey on Saturday and being in the Ralph lot by 9am Sunday!

if you want buffalo food then of course you should go for the wings. i prefer the original at anchor bar, but if i recall, Duff's is a close 2nd (and for some people even better) and that is close to that area. at sheridan and millersport if i recall.. of course, it has been a while since I lived there!

zow - I think there is more to it than confidence. You are right, JP is an extremely confident kid that "refuses" to suck, but to me what is really the issue is that the things that he needs to be a better QB will only come from experience. We all know he can throw and run the ball - but you can only get away with that in practice for so long. He needs to spend the year seeing the different formations, different D allignments, etc - again, you just can't practice how to learn when a DL is breathing up your back in the pocket. It is frustrating to watch, but like many other posters it is obvious that we are not 'wasting' away a Pro-Bowl D - they are an above-average D at best right now.

this does not have as much to do with being a 'good' bills fan as it does just being an intelligent fan. luckily it does seem as though you are in the minority. and while i will admit watching jp grow up will be difficult especially considering the potential caliber of our defense this is the best option. i live out in nj and people wanted to string up eli manning last year. it is only two games for him, but so far it looks like that pick is working out. the lions are about to give harrington, what his 2nd or 3rd year, and he was a top round pick. the kid has only played two games in his career - it is going to take time and experience to develop. there is a reason why holcomb has not started in this league - time to give up that option and understand that most nfl qb's will almost always stuggle in their first year