JimBob2232

Funniest part is that its not named after a bobcat...but rather the owner of the team Bob Johnson!

I think some of you (or most of you) do not understand the amount of maintenance it takes to maintain these carriers. This is what I do for a living. A carrier spends a LARGE amount of time in port. I would venture to say a carrier spends MORE than half of its lifetime sitting at a naval base or a shipyard. These carriers are usually ready to be dispensed anywhere in the world at short notice. The USS Roosevelt just completed a 12 month overhaul period. In general a carrier spends 6-12 months in a shipyard every 3 years. This is not uncommon. Also, at least once during its lifetime, it spends 3 years in port for a refueling (nuclear only). As stated in this thread, the Kennedy completed a 9 month overhaul a few years ago. It is due for another one here shortly, as is the Truman, and the George Washington, both of which have spent at least 6 months in a shipyard in the last 3 years. These shipyard periods require alot of people, and hence alot of money. From my perspective, the elimination of conventional carriers might be a good move. First off, they are older than the newer carriers, so they will require more maintenance and therefore cost of upkeep. Secondly, the majority of our carriers are nuclear (with the exception of the Kitty Hawk and Kennedy...i think thats all that are left). This causes the navy to employ 2 seperate groups of workers. Did you ever notice how southwest airlines, the most sucessful airline in the sky today, only one kind of aircraft? They have to train one kind of worker, have parts for one kind of plane, and need to employ only one kind of pilot. Its a cost saving measure. The navy should do the same. This said, do we need the Kennedy? It is a tactical situation. And a call you and I are not qualified to make. I understand the ship is in bad shape, and scrapping it may provide a signifigant cost-benefit. But its effect on national security is what is at stake. And I do not know the answer to that question. And the enterprise....dont even go there. Thing shoulda been canned 10 years ago.

This is the first season of 24 i have seen and i love it. At some point I wll go and rent the first 3(?). All I ask is that, if at all possible, could you try to not give away things from previous seasons (dont know if you have or not...just saying)? I know, i know, if i dont want to know, dont read the thread...but I want to discuss the current season... sorry for ranting...but the intensity of this show is just too great!

I dont know....I can honestly say I have never been scared by a dolphin or cardinal either. Dolphins have been on record for saving human lives. Dolphins have a history of saving other teams playoff hopes. Coincidence?

In fairness, he is the DC at Texas... But yes, syracuse's reporters are worthless. Looks like JarHeadJim should apply for sports columnist

I have never seen 24 before. This is my first season, and I love it. Perhaps its just one of those things that wears on you after a while, but for now, im hooked.

What former bills are on the colts? (Probably obvious, but im drawing a blank). Also the falcons have a pretty strong bills connection

In case you havent noticed, the throat slash jesture is no longer allowed

So because its "more classy" than giving the fans the finger, its okay? Give me a break. This kind of behavior has no place in the NFL, and I hope he gets fined ALOT. My opinion would not change if this was moulds or evans, though knowing them, they would do do these activities. This is insane, and he needs to be stoped NOW.

I agree. Its nice to see former bills players who were respected here in buffalo do well. Players such as AW, and coaches such as Cottrell. Good to see them succeed.

The problem with the argument is that JP WILL be our quarterback if not next year, the year after. The money we are paying him, he has to get his chance even if he is not (and wont be) ready. Is there ANY first round quarterback in the past 10 years who has not started at least one season? Since JP will be our quarterback, the only way another guy gets in there is if JP gets hurt. In the event he gets hurt, and we are in the midst of a playoff run, I would much rather have a Bledsoe or matthews type (established vet) coming off the bench instead of hoping an unestablished rookie will turn into the next Brady. I guess I wouldnt be opposed to a Bledsoe/Losman/Random Rookie lineup for next year, but unless random rookie shows signs of being a #2, we need to keep Bledsoe or some other established vet as a #2 incase JP goes down. I agree Bledsoe is done. But I also think that we have to assume he is our QB next season. This has been the plan for a while. JP was never supposed to start this season, and ever since the draft people have been saying he is a project who will take a few years to develop. If nothing else, this team proved it can win DISPITE drew bledsoe. That is a promising thing. With the young core of McGahee/Losman/Evans/Euhus this team has a strong future ahead of it. No need to rush losman IMO. Prediction: Drew will start in 2005-06

Vick is a good play here. Also like Manning obviously, but AFC competition is tight. Cant go wrong with LT either. Sleeper: Westbrook

Hmm... 0.67 vs. 0.699 Not a big difference, espectially since every number you quoted except the score is an estimate. I would hardly say this is difinitive proof we should have gone for it.

We just resigned AS. to trade him now would kill our cap situation.

Me too, but if he has to go, SU would make it much more palateable.

So...are wyche and krumrie FA's??? One would think donahoe could answer this question...but evidently its against "club policy"

So...someone who could only kick 20 yard field goals and the coach never uses him outside of 20 yards, manages to only miss one. By your definition, he would be the best kicker in the NFL.

Baseball refused to deal with its problems when it had a chance. hockey is now dealing with its problems. The NFL is a wonderfully run league, and thus does not have these issues. Point is, Fair is working within the rules to put the best team you can on the field. The yankees are doing this (In their opinion...as are 30 other teams) And BTW, the yankees havent won in years. You build championships, you cant buy them. Until the yanks realize this and rebuild, this will be the yankees of the 1980s soon.

I am pretty sure mularkey of all people is not overlooking the importance of a TE. Also, random thought....Who would have thought our slash turned out to be Peters?! Lol

TD needs to sit travis down and have a talk. Explain to him that it is understood that Travis wants out, and the team would like very much to help him with that request. Also make it clear that his salary is very cheap, and if the bills cant get good value for him, they will keep him for next season, and the best thing travis can do to increase his trade value is to keep his trap shut. This will ensure that he gets moved to a place he feels more comfortable. The more travis comes out to the media, the more obvious it is that he will be gone. The more obvious it is that he is gone, the less bargaining power we have. ironically for travis, the less bargaining power we have equates to less of a chance he goes to another team.

18th round pick.... SWEETNESS

Probably the commishioner Paul Tagliabue (sp?) But i could be wrong

Random prediction....I bet you see Dallas package both those 1st rounders to San Franciscio for the #1. SF says they dont want a QB, and Dallas obviously needs one... That is all...

I dont watch the NBA much, but when did they go to this format, and how many teams now qualify for the playoffs?

Eh, im okay with mcgee. I think he is coming on and needs to develop a bit. Should be okay long-term. Still need a corner though, insurance if clements leaves. Other needs (in no order) TE (Again....Mularkey was a TE and I think he wants a TE to be more involved with the game plan) K (Need I say why) LB (Depth) WR (Dont think Aiken and Reed are the answer, and Moulds is getting older) RB (If Henry is gone, Need someone else on the bench, because it looks like mcgahee will not be extremely durable) DT (Resign phat pat or we will need someone. What ever happened with Tim Anderson? Is this guy still on our team?) OL (Played better as the season went on, resign jennings) S (Milloy and Vincent are aging) Mostly cosmetic moves needed. I dont think we need to take many drastic steps here, but we NEED to find someone who can kick 28 yard field goals on a consistent basis. We also need to start worrying about aging players, and finding replacements for them. Also important, I hope Jerry Gray doesnt leave for a HC job. And we all have to endure another season of Tom Modrak interviewing with every available club for a GM spot (PLEASE dont be the dolphins...)