Kipers Hair

At this time, I think changes are needed....

The only silver lining I see is that we are in the Matt Leinert sweeps...

That's funny....

In August, there were a small group that believed the Bills were a 5-11 to 7-9 team at best due to the change at QB, the lack of OL development and ignoring the loss of Pat Williams. After witnessing yet another beating at the hands of a mediocre team, is everyone finally gettig comfortable with the fact that the Bills are still at least 2 years away from being a contender? IF JP is to be the next Eli Manning or as some like to believe Carson Palmer - that won't be until next year or later in Palmer's case. Maybe, (hopefully), the game will start to slow down for him, but we're going to need another 10 starts to determine if that will happen - will TD, (who's seat must be getting warmer by now), hang in there and give him the opportunity to play to see if he has what it takes? If it's about survival - we won't know if JP can play this year... The O-Line needs another year to plug in talent, (not on today's roster), and heavy prayer that the line will meld quickly. Face is, our OL Coach wonderboy might be good, but he can't make Wayne Gandy into O Pace, (or even a Glen Parker or Dusty Ziegler by the looks of it). Just as troubling - There is currently nobody on the roster to replace Pat Williams. With an honest eye - how's how next year will play out - we will draft a big man for the O or D line next year, (it will be a top 5 pick and Donohoe will take the riskier of the players available...because "he's a gutsy genius"), and get the other starters in Free Agency as we let Moulds go...(the spin TD put's on it is that his skills are deminishing...even though Jerry Rice would be a failure with JP throwing it to him). TD slaps the franchise tag in Clements - telling the fans he is committed to winning. The Bills retain his services for 2006 only as Clements will not sign a long term deal and will be gone in 2007. TD let's Fletcher walk, moves Spikes to the middle and tells everyone that this is an upgrade...fans hail TD's creative genius. TD signs some mediocre free agents, drafts a high motor white guy or two from a Big Ten school and the Mountain West, and signs an undrafted free agent who wowed everyone at the combine. We again read how JP is studying diligently and working out like madman..."boy, he looks like a linebacker"...The Buffalo News writes a couple of feel good stories about his family in CA standing by him through thick and thin...The fans go wild when JP sits in with the Lowest of the Low at Thursday in the Square... Camp opens - Willis is in Miami, holding out because he wants a long term deal. TD plays hardball and starts extolling the virtues of Shaud Williams - "Look at the stats last year...he averaged 4 yards a carry...". For security, TD brings in Marcell Shipp. TD spins his magic and the fans hail this visonary GM and start to talk of Executive of the year. We assuredly will be in the Superbowl this year...What with JP studying film and working out so much, our depth at RB, high draft pick talent at DT, (never mind they need 2-3 years in the league to develop), and all those free agents. Season ticket sales again grow...Face it, all TD does is put people in the seats...not winners on the field. We will never win with him at GM and Ralph in the owners box. Now go ahead - start throwing out your "doomed" lines or whatever other gibberish you have concocted, but realize, all of the cheering has still landed one victory so far. Keep settling for this swill TD is serving and nothing will improve...

Amen - I fear JP will be a journeyman at best for his carer...Nice way to make a living, but definitely not the guys who will lead your team to a superbowl... I think he might work our a career like Gannon or Gus Frerrotte is he hangs on long enough...(Gannon ended with a good one, but that did not get going until he was what - 30?)

Emphatic Yes - TD should be fired. Not for his selection of players and talent, but for his mismanagement of the coaching opportunties here in Buffalo. In his short time with the Bills, TD has taken, (keping the lists short and realistic): = Gregg Williams over John Fox and Marvin Lewis = Mike Melarky over Romeo Crannel and Charlie Weiss I think it is apparent that TD is taking coaches that will not challenge his authority - the whole experience in Pittsburgh with ownership taking Cowers side over his has made him damaged goods and unfit to be an effective GM in the NFL...

1 2 3 4 OT Final Buffalo 3 0 6 7 16 Tampa 7 0 3 6 3 19 Passing Losman 11/24 124 0TD 1INT Griese 18/32 205 1TD 1INT Rushing McGahee 102YDS on 26 Carries 1TD Williams 62YDS on 17 Carries 0TD 1FUM awe you get it....

So how ws Chuck Dickersons return to Buffalo radio today?

The guys doing the readio broadcast for the night game on Westwood radio were kind of raving on how the Bill's dominated the texans...Basically said the score belied how badly Houston was beaten...That was the only credit I heard...

Did anyone else notice how trashed the lots were after the game? People played hard beforehand, but when the smoke cleared...The Abbott/20 lot looked like Biloxi MS post hurricane Katrina.

It's just one game...That said, I will say the following with regards to previous predictions on my part: * Losman will outgain Willis...well...I was right for about 1 quarter....Then Duke got on the field and Willis was able to run...Losman is much better than the preseason showed. * The O-Line - the left side was not a problem at all - Gandy won't be confused with Jonathan Ogdan...but he's serviceable at a fair price. * Play calling - Great and not gimicky as I thought they would be. If they continue with the defensive play and the offense can continue to spread it around and punch it in the endzone with some frequency...I'll swap the bills for a wildcard in place of the Jets... I'm eating crow...happily...

+ Coach Fassel has worked miracles for QB's...Boller needs a miracle. + They have the games best DB, Safety and LB starting on their Defense. + They finally have a legit WR to go with their all-world convict....er RB and TE + They have one of the best OT's in the game + Billick is a very good coach + Dion is bringing God on their side,,, At this time, it's all a crap shoot...

might take you up on that!!!!!

Hey - Isn't that Mike Gandy at Left Tackle? A cast off from a sub-500 team? I'll take Gallery at left tackle for us in a minute....(though the hair has to go...)

How do you win 2 SB MVP's and get a rap was someone who folds under pressure?

I drive 4 hours...each way.

Agreed...Hell if buffalo wins..I don't mind.

Stop it Mark...Now, as for your Buckeye banner...Having lived in TX for over 3 years, I built a fondness for the Horns, (though they can't win the big one...)... I think Saturday night is going to be an amazing game - the winner will be playing for the Nat'l Championship...I can't wish luck to you're eyes...but still respect you as they are a great program...

Oh yeah - not too far from beverly HIlls - 1/2 hour maybe...

Q-Billiards in old Pasadena is the local place for LA Bills backers...they carry all of the games. The attached web address is to a map of their locale.... http://www.qsbilliards.com/pasadena/location.asp

Nice post.

I'm not knocking Willis - I think he's amazing...but handicapped by an inexperienced QB and questionable front 5...If Willis were on the Pats - 2000 yards might fall to him....

I hope so.

I am going to go way out on a limb and say that Losman is going to gain more yards on the ground than McGahee... Unless Willis and the O-line were playing possum in the preseason games I saw, I really think he's going to disappoint a lot of people this year. I think Bledsoe was horrible, however, he forced other defenses to respect the long ball. At this time, Losman will command no respect. I hope he's the next Brett Favre or Steve Young, but don't really see that happening this year. All said - Losman will scramble enbough to outgain Willis Sunday.... Now let your explatives and insults fly...If you care to deliver them in person, I'll be on the visitors side, 30 yardline closer to the scoreboard, 15 rows up...

You're definitely on the short list to be moved or "downsized". Not sure it's legal to fire someone for not fitting in or being like everyone else. That said, they can certainly make things uncomfortable enough for you to leave. Find another job before they pull the trigger - regardless of what some are saying here, being fired is never good for your resume or ego. Good luck to you.