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Totally agree about Reed. Really glad he's on the team. I wouldn't say "Who needs Hardy" because they need his size in certain situations and he WILL become a big contributor as he matures, but Reed is extremely valuable to this team -- and he's a good downfield blocker, too, and ticks people off (e.g. Raiders' Wilson). Very valuable.

Shouldn't the Bills be talking to Greer like they are talking to Evans about a new contract?

Some serious logic flaws in original poster's thinking. Never is losing better than winning. The 1st tie-breaker is wins -- period -- don't matter against who.

In addition to physical tests and intelligence tests, I think some sort of "self-motivation" test needs to be included in the screening process. Williams and McCargo were both 1st round picks. It's amazing that they cannot make themselves competitive given their physical skills. Something along these lines -- not necessarily these, per se, but something like these: http://www.myskillsprofile.com/tests.php?t...CFQuH1QodZgMFFg http://ezinearticles.com/?Self-Motivation-Test&id=835660 If the Bills are going to invest millions of dollars into a player, then spend a few bucks to find out what makes them tick!

Tune the national media out -- they mean nothing! This will not stop, so may as well get used to it now. When we beat the Cardinals next week, it will be because they are still recuperating from their 10-day trip east. When we beat the Patriots later this year, it will be because they didn't have Brady. When we beat the Jets later this year, it will be because Farve is past his prime. When we beat the Chargers this year, it will be because they had to fly east. When we beat the Broncos this year -- well, the media will think of SOMETHING. When we win the Super Bowl, it will be because of SOME external factor. Who cares!? Just win. Go Bills

No question about it. All of those injuries was awful, but the silver lining is that the Bills are very deep this season in several positions.

Yes, great to have both. I really wish people would stop playing the comparison game -- Lynch vs. Jackson, TE vs. JP, etc. blah, blah, blah. TEAM -- that's what we have and it's great!

I think moving one regular season game per season is a smart business move, but I hope it ends there.

It just doesn't seem to be in Trent Edward's makeup to allow himself to take an opponent lightly. Probably all good teams spew out the same cliché about taking every opponent seriously, but I think the Bills truly believe it. I think Buffalo might be the exception in really taking this cliché to heart. I'm still amazed that Trent went 26-0 during his junior & senior high school years as a starter.

He's probably close to abandoning his kid, too.

Yes, we did get a little spoiled by the Super Bowl years. Can you believe the wildcard game against the Houston Oilers in 1993 DID NOT EVEN SELL OUT!!! We had become so spoiled by two consecutive division titles and two consecutive Super Bowl appearances that getting into the playoffs as a wild card was NOT GOOD ENOUGH! I hope we never get like that again. What we wouldn't have done for just one wildcard appearance during these past 8 seasons! Enjoy the victories. Don't demand perfection. Just ask for honest effort. Be happy to have one of the most storied NFL franchises right here in Buffalo!

I received a reply from YouTube BillCody1960: "Sorry, I don't have that one. It may be tough to find that game because while the game was a sellout, it did not sellout 72 hours before kickoff and the game was blacked out in Buffalo. I remember listening to the game on the radio. Someone in Florida would have to of recorded that game."

26-0 win-loss record during his junior & senior high school years! Amazing!

107 yards

His handle is actually BillCody1960 His user page is http://www.youtube.com/user/BillCody1960 I sent him (her?) a message with a link to this message on this board to check out. Maybe we'll get lucky and he'll have it.

You are correct. I guess I was thinking after the close scrape w/the Raiders that the Bills would take the next opponent seriously and thus destroy the Rams and possibly leading to overconfidence. However, I can't see the Bills overlooking ANY opponent this year -- they seem highly focused. And you are right -- Cards bad case for a trap game.

I agree -- it was a selfish act by Peters. He could have made his point equally as well by showing up about 2-3 weeks sooner than he did -- it still would have sent his message while not putting his team at a disadvantage. But it's done. Apparently the coaches think he's the best option because he's still starting.

We will crush the Rams by 30 points. That WILL set up a trap game with the Cardinals.

We need Roscoe. Seems Trent can find him just fine this year. He may not be the go-to guy each week, but he's a dangerous player with the ball in his hands as both a receiver and a punt returner. Fortunately, we do have other talented receivers and other talented returners, so I think the Bills will get by, but to toss him aside as though he was just some sort of 2nd-rate player is just wrong. The guy is a playmakers and playmakers win football games.

I would have liked to see him held out until the Oakland game to just practice the first 2-3 weeks. Well, that didn't happen and so what's the point in pulling him out now? Not that you are suggesting this, but there's no point in this. Peters was essentially allowed to use the first few games of the season as his personal training camp. While this was probably not the way to go about it, it's done and Peters will ultimately be better for it. By tossing him in there, he'll be more valuable to the Bills in the upcoming weeks than he would have been sitting on the bench. He WILL get better as the year goes on. And, what, a guy -- even a pro bowl selection -- can't make a mistake? I've got news for you -- he'll make more. And guess what -- pro bowl players on other teams will make mistakes, too. You are asking for perfection and that is unreasonable.

I disagree with the premise that we even need a veteran wide receiver -- I think we have good experience at the position. However, even if there was one available, there are other teams in much greater need that would snap him up -- like Seattle who has lost something like 6 receivers, I think, to injury. We'll be fine. I think the passing that we saw during the 2-minute offense on Sunday will become more common as the weeks go on.

I do appreciate your argument. Last year's success is no guarantee of future success. However, the Marlins were completely disassembled after they won the World Series. No such thing happened with the Patriots. Yes, I do believe they are weaker this season than they were last seaon -- mainly because of Brady being out, but also for the reasons you state, as well -- a year older, a tad slower, etc. However, this is still a Belichick-coached team and that guy can out-coach a LOT of good coaches. They'll win some games simply on the inertia of winning 18 straight games. Winning has become a habit for them. I respect the argument that they are weaker, but I don't at all agree with posters saying they are "done" based on one bad performance. I can still remember losing 20 straight games to the Dolphins in the 70's -- that really sucked big time. And, as it stands now, the Patriots have defeated the Bills, what, 9 straight times now! My point is until we actually BEAT them, the posters saying they are "done" may end up eating some crow. Buffalo has to prove it on the field when they face the Patriots head-to-head that they are the better team. I'd be very happy with a split this season just to break that 9-game streak.

Sorry, but I agree with the pundits. The Pats are still the reigning AFC champions and until they are "dethroned", they are still the team to beat. For cryin' out loud, they won 18 straight games last season. Suddenly, they're crap because they lost to the Dolphins!? I don't think so. The Dolphins had many close games last season, so it's no big surprise that they were capable of this. The Pats were due for this. They probably even welcome it -- imagine the ridiculous pressure of trying to repeat a perfect regular season? It would be unbearable. With this loss, the Pats might start enjoying to play football again. This is still a dangerous team. Until the Bills beat them, they haven't.

"I am not worthy"

In general, I think teams are pressured to succeed more quickly and seem less interested long player development plans. I don't know if this is due to free agency or what, but it just seems like most teams do not patiently bring players along any longer. Young players just get tossed in and either sink or swim.