Bob in STL

He makes one good point and then rambles on way too much and loses credibility. Without the NFL what is he doing?

The Sports Bar filled with Bill Backers errupted with cheers. Being a fan since 1964 I am conditioned to keep looking at the TV for a flag or a something odd before I can celebrate. I saw the drop and spent the next 15 to 20 seconds telling the hysterical masses that there is no TD. Then I begged Fitz to put the ball in Freddie Jackson's hands somehow. I really think we should lean on him more when the game is on the line. That did not happen. We punted and you know the rest of the story.

He said the lesson he learned is that he is "not in control". This was a short sound bite so it is hard to get the context but I assume he means you cannot control everything that happens to you. I hope he also understands that he has control of his reaction and how it affects him. The dropped pass may have been the root cause of this issue but it was his reaction started all the fuss in the national media. I sure hope he gets that part of it.

McCargo does not dress so cutting him does not solve the problem. I think that the acquired player has to dress? Agree that one of the FBs or a TE would have been a target. Oh well, nothing to be concerned with right now, unless you are on the roster and on the fringe. I have not since Stupar in a long time.

Happy to hear that they are even thinking about TE. That is one position that Chan has not been able to get any production from. If they would have signed Rucker he would have had to dress for the game. Wonder who was getting cut?

The Buffalo News had a gem. When I left town and saw other sports writers quote him and refer to his work I then realized how good he actually was.

I can't say I know much about the DL's in the list but I wish they would just pick the best players and run the defense that fits them instead of insisting on a scheme first and then backfilling with players.

Very good post. Your asessment of Chan is also spot on. I am in the monority here as I do not see the celebrations as fun and I don't need them to enjoy the great things this game has to offer. One of them being sportsmanship. You hit a home run.

Maybin did the same thing back when Stevie was in dreds. Go back to the 80's and see Leonard Smith. Stevie is not the first. And they showed Johnson on the sideline all by himself, leaning against a wall, wallowing in self pity. If our defense forces a turnover was Stevie ready to go back in? Just sayin'

Produce and win? So, when does the win part start?

He could be a good pick up for his versatility alone. I expect he will be there in round 2 or 3. By the way, who is on your avatar? Awesome!

They are kind of like an exciting version of the Washington Generals, the team that got to lose to the Harlem Globetrotters every game.

Stevie's motto: "Why so serious?" The laughs keep on coming. Last week with him, this week at him.

+1

Good post. The line is improving. The combination of Fitz and experience playing together have helped. We still need help at tackle, especially RT.

Agree. Kelsey is an average DE, capable of making some plays, when he plays with a hand on the ground. The Bills need to forget the LB transition for Kelsey, he is not athletic enough to cover my grandmother. Next, Kelsey will need to put some weight back on and play DE only.

Me too. Good call.

Pils, I was in Dallas for Thanksgiving and I saw all the local coverage after the game. Williams was basically blamed by the Dallas media and the fans. He handled it with a quiet class and dignity. I don't know much about Williams but what I saw was a quiet and unassuming man that looked mentally strong. Roy Williams felt bad, was not smiling or happy, he dealt directly with the media and answered the questions about the fumble, he kept his cool, he assumed full blame, and was fully backed by his teammates.

No. He is a WR. I would like to see us acquire a real multi-purpose TE that does it all.

What are you saying?

Really? Buffalo is the number 1 US market in the NHL? Buffalo is a great market but #1? Can you post some proof of that? Detroit looks pretty dam solid, so do the tHe Black Hawks, and the Rangers. Please add some facts.

Guy was a great punter. In 14 years he made 7 Pro Bowls and 3 times was First Team All Pro. He lead the league in punting average 3 times. I did not see stats for net punting yards which is more meaningful but he was known for great hang time. He was excellent for sure. Takser played 13 years and made 7 Pro Bowls. Tasker excelled at kick-off coverage, punt coverage, he returned kicks (lead league in punt returns one year), and he was good receiver too. He effectively ran the end-around, he scored 9 touchdowns as a WR, he has a safety to his credit, he recovered 7 fumbles, and he recovered several on-sides kicks. Tasker was fearless. He was a complete and great football player. I vote for the football player.

You make some very good points. My recent posts will indicate that I support Johnson and I am pulling for him. He surely looks to be a budding star in the making. Being a reasonable person, I do not think that a twitter message in Tuesday causes a dropped pass on Sunday. Give me a little credit please. It is hard to argue that he was not distracted all week long with many things (including fines and TV interviews) and that coincidentally he did not have a good game. If the Bills are ever going to take the next step they will need playmakers to come up big on a consistent basis. Three overtime games and so far no one has come up with the big play. Moral victories and close games are going to get old soon. I fully accept the fact that the game has changed and that players have changed with it. Peace. Go Bills!

This was covered 4 months ago. He was just not good enough and did not play special teams either. Big step between college and pro level. If he is still working on his game he will most likely get a tryout with someone next year.

That would be a 57 yard attempt and I woudl say Lindell has a 1 in 3 chance of making that kick. Less in wind. I was not at the game but I read that we were going against the wind in OT. We really needed 6 to 10 more yards to improve his chances at a long FG.