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You had me at, "Fitz misses Nelson.." I mean, regardless of everything else goin on with him I think that is one of the truest statements of all. Would it mean us being 4-2? No way. ...but still, it is so obvious that he misses that WR/TE he was so dependant on.

Props SB315. Nicely done!

I dispised Lewis from early in his career for his obvious off the field problems. Now? Now he is simply one of my favorite players in this league and an exceptional individual with respect to his tenacity and love of the game. I'm sorry you got hurt, Ray, but you have more than earned your time off. Enjoy your son's college career.

I am done with Fitz as the starter for this team...going into the future. However, I agree completely with JR above. I really, really don't want to hear anyone from management say after the season is over, "Well, we improved two more games to 8-8 and we are headed in the right direction and Fitz is our guy." or, when we pass-up a darn good QB in 2nd round b/c they didn't think he was better than what they have now. It stinks that he can't make the long throw, but I can live with that. ...I can't live with hiim not being able to throw the short ball and, as much as they like him, I think that is starting to piss off guys like Johnson and Freddy.

I hate it, GG. I've posted it before (can't find it now) and it has always been a sore spot for me. I am not saying that I put our Super Bowl losses completely on Marve and Walt for turning over the brunt of our defense to their boy Jeff Wright, but I do believe it made a difference and the proof is in the pudding...our defenses before with Smerlas and after with Washington.

I have always been for it. Something to keep in mind: We are closer to what would be our furthest away division rival in the North (Cincy - 6:15 drive time) then we are to our closest divisional rival in the East (You guys tell me, is it NY or Boston, but at the very least it is about 7 plus hours). Just even the georgraphic proximity makes good sense, let along I believe that we are a more natural fit with those teams than the East. Let Baltimore in the East and us in the North. EDIT: One more item, and it is a little tangential: Bill Parcels has worked for every team in our division except us. I don't state that as a desire to have Parcells come to Buffalo, then or now, but just as a quick example that we are competing with markets and cities in our division that we really have no chance against in the eye-ball test, unless you get that rarity like MW who loves the country.

Actually, BC, I think they are looking for a Nelson Replacement...someone just good enough to be as competent as Nelson in their 4 receiver sets.

So, let me guess: they are not even thinking of bringing back Roosevelt, are they? too bad as his sure hands would have been welcome.

Houston has a really good Defensive Coordinator whose defense in tops in the NFL right now even though they lost one of the best DEs in the game. I'm seriously not trying to start anything. Even those around here who hated Wade as a HC still loved him as DC...the NFL job he is most suited for over the last 30 years. I don't even know how this guy even spends 5 minutes unemployeed in this league.

Ground, pound, shake and bake with those two would be nice. I just wish Freddy would be back for the NE, which I know he isn't. I think a steady flow of Spiller and Freddy, at home ,w ould make all the difference in that game. of course, yes, I agree e-b. Lets just consider it a percentage or maybe have the 6-10 other plays be Fritz scrambling or Smith out of the the Wildcat.

I don't know about you guys, but hopefully in the near future I would love to read a stat line that went something like: Jackson 18 carries. Spiller 12 carries. Fitzpatrick 12-20 passing. If even that were to become roughly our average for the year I think it would mean good things with respect to wins/losses. I think Spills will do just fine averaging 2.5 carries less a game than right now. Maybe not 120 yards per game fine given his current average, but him rushing for 65-75 per would be great.

Oliver is 2nd in the nation inrushing and Zordich is 16th in passing. Just an FYI.

This...oh man, this.

I know, B, but to get robbed of those games is so disappointing to Bills fans. I mean, many Torontonians will go to the game because it is the NFL...but do they care? That's what stinks. BTW, incase you didn't know Brawndo has what plants crave. It has electrolytes.

I am ready to front the first $25,000 to make this a reality. ...wait, what is that you're saying, Honey?...I...no, but...ok...ok..........ok-ok...OK. Yeah, I'm out.

I don't think I have ever said this to anyone on this board (maybe I have, but i just don't remember) and I truly do not mean this as any offense to you SouthernMan, but...lighten up. When is it right or even fair to judge others intelligence based upon inconclusive proof with respect to an issue or event in sports? I think it was a forward pass. I am not offended they called it the way the did or that it was backed up as inconclusive to overturn afterwards. Additionally, the tone of the poll answers in general does not appear to be so laced with scientific study as it is with emotional sentiment, as I am not sure anyone truly thinks that Flutie would have won the next 3 Super Bowls...well, one person thought it. So unless one of us is responsible for kicking your mother in the baby maker why don't you go a little easier on those of us whose opinion differs from yours...especially in a harmless poll.

I have never said this before because I really hadn't given it so much consideration but after twelve years I now honestly believe that regardless of that call Flutie would have won the game and he would have taken us to the Super Bowl. ...and I am far from being the biggest Flutie fan.

He was also 4th in the nation in receptions and yards his junior year. http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/player/_/stat/receiving/sort/receptions/year/2008

You and me both, Todd, with the age and the maturity. ...My first game was in 75 and to you younger Bills fans I am not sure I can even explain to you how great a runner OJ was. Honestly, even the video doesn't do him justice...with respect to football I mean. I was at the game where the 20 game losing streak to the Dolphins came to an end. I was at Jim Kelly's first game and his last. I was at the greatest pounding in AFC Championship history and the greates comeback in NFL history. I attended that first Bills Super Bowl wherein from where I was sitting and for a split second I actually thought the kick was good. I mention those moments because I will always keep them near and dear to me as I suffer through the seemingly endless football torture of the last 12 years. GO BILLS!

"Should" is becoming a four letter word around he with this team. That being said, CM, I hope you are right.

I-I-I-I GOT A FEELIN'...THAT BUFFALO IS GOING TO THE SU-U-PER BOWL!!!! ...oh, and this team really does make me want to shout and kick my heels back and...

Never bothers me and I always love it. ...laugh everytime. Thank you.

This.

Groin injury...it is the new high ankle sprain. The same way the high ankle sprain was the new turf-toe.