JimBob2232

Well, First Half Recap. LSU - ZERO first downs..12 TOTAL yards. Down just 10-7.

Lots of good players in this game. Ogletree from GA is impressive too

So I think playoffs odds are pretty high if we go 10-6. It is conceivable for us to make it even at 9-7, although that is unlikely. Basically we have to assume either Pittsburgh or Baltimore will get a Wild Card Slot. That leaves ONE more spot. So, first things first, we need to pass the Jets for 2nd place in the Division. The Jets have an easy Schedule, so we need them to start losing Now. Big Game for them against the Redskins this week. Then they have to play KC, Phi, NYG and MIA. Cincinatti is also problamatic. We need them to lose both games against PIT/BAL, and at least one more game (HOU, STL, ARZ) I think thats about it. I was worried about Tennessee, but when we beat them this weekend, we will have a tiebreaker over them. Same with Denver. Bottom line, the previous poster was right. We need to win out...Jets need to lose 2/5. Cincinatti needs to lose 3/5. I think the ladder two are likely to occur...the former is the bigger obstacle.

See...this is a preference thing. I have heard countless people say "A window is good enough because you're hardly ever in your cabin anyway." My wife and I are the EXACT OPPOSITE. We enjoy sitting on our private balcony reading a book and watching the ocean go by. We enjoy sitting out there at night, smelling the salt water with only the moonlight and stars above us. Needless to say, we spend a good amount of our time on our balcony. For us it is DEFINITELY worth it, and we could never cruise without one. But clearly there is an alternative position, and it all depends on your personal preference. But then again, we are probably the worst passengers on a cruise line! We dont drink (much), We dont gamble (at all). We dont eat in the specialty resturaunts because we dont see the point when the dining room is so good. We DO get the ship excursions because we like the safety factor of getting back to the boat. Basically when we get our bill, its Tips and maybe a t-shirt or something...they must hate us

Couple tips...Sorry if you know these already. 1) Bring an alarm clock of some sort (or some way to tell time), your room may not have one, and your cell phone may not work. 2) Bring Dress Clothes, or at least a Suit Jacket for a Guy. There will likely be a "Formal" night. Different cruise lines have different rules, but you may not be able to eat in the dining hall on formal night if you dont have a jacket. 3) Try to not over-pack. Easier said than done. No need to bring Beach Towels. 4) Know the Cruise Lines rules on bringing on Alcohol. Most will not allow it. If you buy it in port, they will store it until the last day on-board. 5) Most lines are "cashless". You wont need ANY cash on-board, but you will need some if you plan on buying things ashore. If you are in Europe, try to find an ATM machine affiliated with your Bank to take out cash. 6) Drinks are EXPENSIVE. Plan for $6-7 each. 7) Dont even think of skipping the safety drill! Cruises are a TON of fun...even though I just made it sound like there are 1,000 rules to abide by. If you are a "sit on the beach and drink" kind of guy, you will clearly be a "sit on the balcony and drink" kind of guy. Have fun!

In my opinion, Baltimore and Pittsburgh are both going to the playoffs. Dont see it happening any other way. The remaining wild card slot is between Buffalo, NY Jets, and Tennessee. Since Buffalo plays both the Jets and Tennessee, those games are critical. Just cant see Cincinnati pulling this off...but if they do, their road goes through Baltimore and Pittsburgh, so they will supplant either Baltimore or Pittsburgh as the one wildcard from the North. I think 10-6 gets us in...or 9-7 with wins over both Tennessee and NY Jets.

Funny...a couple years ago people were ragging on him that he ran 10 yards past the QB. Now he is remembered playing hard every snap. Not passing any judgement, just amazed at how much difference 2 years makes on perception.

3-4-5: 49ers-Bills-Lions... Who woulda thought?

Wow. Both those guys were wrong. Harbaugh...shake his hand, congratulate him for a hard-fought battle...and go into the locker room. Schwartz, dont chase him down and start a brawl. Walk back to your locker room, hold your head up in knowing you are a better man than he is. Ugly event for both coaches.

Seems like a fun game NY Giants L Sun. Oct. 23 BYE WASHINGTON* W NY JETS W at Dallas L at Miami W at NY Jets L TENNESSEE W at San Diego L MIAMI W DENVER W at New England L 10-6

That would take some kind of miracle...losing 3 games, yet going 14-2....

Okay, your right...he only led the Giants TO the superbowl.

I dont quite get the pessimism on the Colts. Sure they lose Manning...They still have Reggie Wayne, Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie and SUPER BOWL WINNING QB Kerry Collins. While they might not make the playoffs, expecting them to go 3-13 or worse is quite ridiculous in my opinion. I put them at 9-7 or 8-8 without Manning.

Always makes me laugh, because that season, before the concussion, people (and not just here at TBD, but ESPN talking heads) were mentioning him as MVP material. He was something special that year before the injury. Sad really.

It just means that Kyle Williams doesnt think he is good enough to warrant a big contract. The guy has a confidence problem and it is rubbing off on the rest of the team. We should cut him now. [/sarcasm] (Too soon???)

UFA...

If you have a link to where one of these guys signed...paste it in the thread and I will update. Likewise if there are players not on this list (that are worthy of this list...) Let me know. QB Marc Bulger QB Rex Grossman FB Le'Ron McClain FB Lawrence Vickers RB Ronnie Brown RB Ahmad Bradshaw - Interested: WAS, NYG, CIN RB Michael Bush RB Tiki Barber RB Caddilac Williams RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis WR Mark Clayton WR Vincent Jackson (Franchised) WR Randy Moss WR Brandon Stokley WR David Anderson WR Steve Smith (NYG) WR Malcom Floyd WR Braylon Edwards WR Terrell Owens WR Laverneus Coles WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh TE Zach Miller TE Alge Crumpler TE Kevin Boss TE Brandon Manumaleuna TE Daniel Graham OG Logan Mankins (Franchised) OG Carl Nicks OG Leonard Davis - Interested: CHI OG Stacy Andrews - Interested: CIN OG Brian Waters OG Jacob Bell - Might not be FA. Reported released, but in camp working on contract with STL. OT Matt Light OT Mike Williams (Likely to retire) OT Jared Gaither: Failed Physical w/OAK OT Ryan Harris: Interested WAS OT Nick Kaczur OC Chris Spencer OC Jonathan Goodwin OC Olin Kreutz - Interested: SF OC Casey Rabach OC Shaun O'Hara - Interested: MIA DE Cliff Avril (RFA-DET) DE Shaun Ellis DE Jamaal Anderson - Interested: TEN, DEN DT Aubrayo Franklin - Interested: SF DT Pat Williams DT Marcus Stroud DT Ty Warren - Interested: HOU, DEN LB Kirk Morrison LB Matt Roth LB Tamba Hali (Franchised) LB Manny Lawson LB Ernie Sims LB Tully Banta-Cain LB Bobby Carpenter LB Lofa Tatupu CB Brent Grimes - RFA CB Carlos Rogers CB Antonio Cromartie CB Brandon Carr CB Phillip Buchannan CB Kelvin Hayden - Interested: CHI S Dashon Goldson S Donte Whitner S Madieu Williams S Renaldo Hill

Thats hysterical. When Vince Young, Marc Bulger and Alex Smith are/were available...

Dont remember seeing this guy play, but his age, stats line, and the fact that he was their defensive QB all seem to make him a good fit here. Anyone seen him play? (Note: I have see NO info that he is considering the bills)

I just dont get you people...New CBA says we HAVE to spend the cap. If we dont, we STILL spend the money. Use it or lose it. If you have to overpay to use it, so be it.

So...I am going to bank on this.... The bills are 2-3 years away from being a playoff contender. The Patriots are 2-3 years away from being old and washed up. Brady is 34 now. Ocho is 33. Welker is 30. In 2-3 years, they will be old and we should be young and on the rise. But in reality, next year they will trade Ocho for a pair of first round picks... My first thought though...Thank god we re-signed Florence! Oh...and if I was the guy who was wearing 85 on the Pats....Luckiest man alive

Also remember that as Busy as the teams are, the Agents are just as busy.

Crap. While not a great player, he was adequate. He always seemed to like buffalo. He will be missed. Jax gain...out loss.

So I am going to talk out of both sides of my mouth... 1) There are ALOT of free agents, UDFAs and players who will actually make an NFL roster sitting out there. The Rookie Draft picks, while we want to get them in Camp...are GOING to be Bills, so its probably not worth alot of time right now getting them signed. Focus on the Free Agents. 2) The Front office has had MONTHS to figure this out...they should have had contracts sitting on the fax machine ready to go. Press send and get them out to every agent out there. (Note, this isnt specifically a Bills topic).

Does anyone else think this guy looks EXACTLY like Keenan Thompson? http://www.coolmarriedguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/kenan-thompson-defends-chris-brown2.jpg http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/628/489/107975537_display_image.jpg%3F1294776294&imgrefurl=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/569591-2011-nfl-mock-draft-nick-fairley-aj-green-and-the-rest-of-the-class-of-2011&usg=__TNjbCSyepIXRE15sFdGV6CS-4xU=&h=233&w=350&sz=34&hl=en&start=172&zoom=1&tbnid=EReDV1OrXqaeTM:&tbnh=154&tbnw=217&ei=6t0xTZHsLo3AgQfHy6y2Cw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnick%2Bfairley%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D646%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C4633&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=335&vpy=292&dur=501&hovh=155&hovw=233&tx=126&ty=87&oei=N90xTcX8Msqr8Aby1KTKCA&esq=18&page=10&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:172&biw=1280&bih=646