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Is this the year you finally contribute substantively to a football discussion? Nah...
Seriously have you ever actually watched a game? I picture you standing with your back to the field, watching the crowd like a hawk for any sign of a non-believer.
You know, the average poster would get banned for this type of crap. You get a pass I am sure because you have 6,000 plus posts. Does not make you right.
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If they go and cut Hopkins now - that'll be two years in a row where they've wasted draft picks on kickers, only to release them. This team needs every draft pick it can get. They are such a Micky Mouse organization.
Perhaps we can wait to find out what is really going on before we declare them a Micky mouse organization.
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I am sure the pats receivers are feeling pretty good against leodis mckelvin and co.
The current Pats receivers are lucky to be playing in the NFL. If anyone other than Brady were the QB, you could could completely ignore the Patriots passing game at this point.
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IMO, last season Wilson had a bad year. Pretty much everyone on the team had a bad year with the exception of Byrd, and with Mario, Kyle, Gilmore having stretches of good play. Two years ago, Wilson was very, very good until he got hurt, and far better than Leonhard ever played in his life. Wilson is a significantly better player at this point in his career, if only evidenced by the last couple contracts each of the players has received.
I agree Wilson had a great year two years ago. He clearlly hit a wall last year and in my opinion, is done. Arguing which player between Leonard and Wilson is more done, is kind of pointless. I think this is a good depth, short term solution, and Leonard will add Some energy if not great talent. As for Wilson, glad he is gone.
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Forgive me if that doesn't breed the utmost confidence in the guy. Two awful seasons at corner, getting picked on whenever he steps on the field, and his first year starting at a position he has never played? That's not exactly promising.
But trust me, if he's good, I'd love it. I'm just not ready for the, "he won the starting job he must be a fantastic player!"
Your memory fails you. In his rookie season, he hardly played for he first half and was worked in later in the year due to injuries. He actually looked good in his limited opportunities creating much optimism. He obviously struggled last year, but let's not overdo the hyperbole. Most draft observers had him slotted at safety coming out of college. If you can point to some specific failure in that role during the Pre- season speak up.
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Why Streeter ??? With what we had this year for WR's , you mean Kaughfman , Rogers weren't worth bringing back to the practice squad ??
I suspect Rogers is someone they viewed with potential but would take a long time to mature, if ever. As for Kaufman, Streeter is the same height, a little bit bulkier build, and much faster. Ran a 4.4. Speed is what Marrone and Hacket are all about.
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in all fairness. Wood has had injury issues over his time being here. Not saying he's injury prone, but with more than his share of season ending injuries you've really gotta wonder how many looks he'd get for big money.
With that being said, I happen to agree with you on this one and can't help but wonder if the Bills were working with Wood so generously just to spite Byrd and Parker and show them how it's supposed to be done.
Good point on Wood. Also have to think the risk to wait would be weighed heavily by him. None the less, it does take two to make a deal which is my primary point. The player needs to be motivated to want to get a deal done. I do not believe in the take it or leave school of negotiating. Bad for business in the long term.
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Great example of how it should be done. Both sides negotiating over time to get the deal done. This plainly points up the difference between this and both the Levitre and Byrd situations where the players intended to hit FA no matter what.
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Wow. Just Shocked... Kaufmann, AND Dickerson? What in the hell are we going to score with? TJ Graham?
-IMPOSSIBLE. The guy simply cannot catch. And CREZ BUTLER??? Why the f___ would you cut that guy Doug? WTF did he do beside out-perform every CB currently on our roster?These cuts remove easily half of the scoring potential from this team? -Something that will hurt like hell down the line.
I don't see Kaufmann clearing waivers at all. He's probably already been picked up by the Patsies! How can you NOT see the talent in that kid???
Talk to us doug... You've lost me on this one.
Seriously? If Kaufman and Dickerson are your only scoring threats you are in trouble anyway. Thankfully, that is not the case.
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I had not seen this - apologize if posted elsewhere. The Bills/Lions game will be shown on NFLN at 7:00 AM Saturday for those interested.
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So in other words, we'll have to see for ourselves on Thursday night.
Hey, they might get to that question after they are done badgering anyone who will listen about Jairus Byrd's impending trade and enormous dissatisfaction with the Bills, along with his plan to mail in the season so as not to get injured..
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He has an ego made of porcelain, couldn't take the heat, acted like a child, conducting himself in a highly unprofessional way, took his ball, scolded everyone, told everyone what a hot shot he was, cried some more, basically said '!@#$ you I don't want to be here anyway,' then went home.
Thats how I remember it. There were some people who went overboard in making it personal, but most agreed at the time he was acting like a petulant child. Good riddance. I do not think much of his reporting since then. Opinions without facts, axe grinding, and egocentric.
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My guess is Tuel keeps starting as long at the Bills are winning. Go with the hot hand, etc.
That is not what Marrone said today. He said when EJ is ready, he will be the QB, and they are still hoping that will be NE. They will not really know until they see where he is next week.
Haven't had time to read an etire article, only hightlihgts....doesn't Marrone say that they are preparing to start Tuel in week 1? That is slightly different than saying Tuel is going to be the starter on week 1. Tuel is the #1 guy, right now, week 4 of preseason, but that could change next week, if EJ is ready.
Exactly what he said.
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Right on queue.
How about this for a search exercise? Provide the proportion of posts where Promo offers analysis, insight of the team's play vs the snarky reply to another poster who has the temerity to question the front office's decisions. This should be fun.
I know that it's a lot easier to slam the posters than to address the issue that the front office left no room for error this offseason.
You don't need a link to know that there were three major concerns with the roster as it changed from last year to this - QB, secondary & interior line play. In each of those, Bills chose to go with a very risky strategy of hoping that the guys who either never played in the NFL or never had success in the NFL be their primary and back up options. Through the first three weeks of preseason it looked like the gamble may pay off. Now that they got injuries to key players in those spots, the strategy has certainly backfired.
I've already laid out where I thought Bills messed up with the QB position. There were plenty of CBs available in free agency that are way better than McKelvin, Brooks & Rogers. Plus, it may have helped to have your best safety in camp because you virtually turned over the entire defensive backfield. No 20/20 hindsight needed for the fundamental incompetence of composing the roster.
Now your turn to explain why it's not a big deal that two QBs picked up on the eve of the season may start or play a large amount of snaps.
While you state that 20/20 hindsight is not needed, that is all you offer. Who were the "plenty of CBs available" that were better. Where was your post on that? Where was your post on the supposedly short sighted QB situation? We should have had our best safety in camp? No kidding. What was your master negotiation strategy here - pay him whatever he wants? To what eventual end? Do not criticize other people for offer no facts when you offer none of your own, just hindsight opinions. Life offers no guarantees - you make judgements based on available facts and limitations and always hope for the best. That does not mean there was not strategy involved, even you do not, in hindsight, agree with it.
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Paging Captain Hindsight...Captain Hindsight.
The hindsight heroes are out in force today. Everybody knows what should have been done while looking in the rear view.
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It could also show lack of ability.
It could also show a watered down, conservative approach in an effort to protect the only healthy QB suited up. The second half offensive performance is not of concern to me. The first half defensive performance is. Hopefully there is an answer for that, although without Gilmore I fear they will be forced into more conservative schemes.
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Do you guys know of anyone else we might need the franchise tag for next year? Is spiller or carringtons contracts coming due next year? That might complicate things but if not, tag Byrd again.
Spiller
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Marrone is managing his playing and practice time, as he is with other veterans and sure starters, like SJ. There is no point in getting him hurt in pre-season for crying out loud.
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Probably inevitable with the drafting of Hopkins, and probably the best move for the future, but Bills fans should expect some growing pains with the rookie. We may be missing Lindell before too long this year.
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I smell fear amongst the EJ apologists. Wouldn't it benefit EJ (and, more importantly, the Buffalo Bills) if the starting QB emerged from a fair fight?
I'm not for or against either EJ or Kolb or Tuel. I'm for identifying the best QB of the Buffalo Bills.
Doubts are lingering, and they won't be dispelled without a truly fair competition.
I would suspect that despite your doubts, Coach Marrone knows what he sees day to day and is in a somewhat better position than you to decide. The idea that Tuel is a starter is beyond far fetched.
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2 days after the game was actually played is flat out disrespectful. They replay games that were live games once and some twice before they have the Bills game on Sunday.
Just speculating, but perhaps that is because outside of Minneapolis and Buffalo, no one cares to watch that game, combined with the fact that Buffalo is one of the smallest TV markets and Minneapolis is not far ahead. Just a guess.
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Just for a moment everyone needs to close their eyes and conjure up visions of last preseason. This team was so much better prepared to compete in all phases of the game.
This is really the key to focus on for me. This team is clearly better coached - prepared, fired up, wanting to win. Been a while since we have seen that.
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You're right. But does anyone really think we are only going to keep 2 rookie QBs? EJ is going to struggle at some point and will need to be replaced once in awhile. Even though we all think we're rebuilding there are some vets who want to win now. The best thing to take from this game is our rookies have talent and seemed comfortable on the field.
I think it is highly unlikely Kolb gets cut and it would be a big mistake. I am not even sure Marone has written him off for the starting role. Tuel looked great against the junior varsity, and although promising, it does not make him a potential starter. Best case for him is they keep him a the third QB rather than risk losing him before they can sign him to the PS. Kolb would be a great backup and insurance policy for a couple of years.
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Thanks for posting Bill. It is definitely a different experience watching a team that is seemingly very well coached. I love the aggressiveness of of the secondary. They were coming up and laying some really good hits, forced a fumble (Ron Brooks) and caused some balls to be dropped. Very aggressive coverage as well. The Bills have a plethora of receivers that can play. The cuts are going to be hard there. I thought the left side of the starting line was awful. Glen does not look anywhere near as good as he did last year. This is beginning to be a big concern to me as depth is poor on the left as well.
All in all, a fun game to watch and a great start. I loved that whether the starters or the back ups were in there, they looked confident, aggressive, excited to be playing. Different team.
(Update) Jim Leonard back in Buffalo
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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The Skins had no choice. They were/are in salary cap jail because of the punishment for abusing the system during the strike year. They had no money to sign anyone of any serious note so keeping their mostly washed up players was the best they could do.