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Lets clear this up... Yes, LIN TV agreed with DirectTV before the TW fiasco... didn't say they didn't. What I'm saying is, now that LIN showed that if you threaten to pull your channel enough people will complain and you'll get more money. TW is the first to experience this, but I believe the rest will have similar problems down the road. As for raising rates, I think in this matter its wrong. The economy is down and these companies would rather rape the little guy instead by still increasing their profits rather than hold the status quo until the "recession" lifts. Viacom raises their rates, TW raises theirs to negate their losses and people end up playing 80 bucks a month for cable. Also as addressed earlier, Verizon will do anything to steal customers in any of their forays. Phone, cell, internet, TV all the reps lie to make the sale. I had Verizon as my phone provider in college and they constantly lied or made a mistake on my bill. Its a verizon thing, they take advantage of the ones who don't catch it all the time.

Well being that he is a RFA, at least the Bills would be compensated nicely

Hell of a first post

LIN TV started the revolution...now all the companies with agreements coming up are going to pull this crap. Don't worry though...when the Direct TV agreements come up...they'll do it to them too

Ain't that the truth of it.

As long as it was guaranteed....yes

Very Favre like

I'll admit I laughed when I heard him say that. That was almost as good as seeing Johnny Dingle and Scooter Berry sitting next to each other on the bench last year http://www.lolfunny.com/2008/01/31/dingle-berry/

Trying to relive the golden days?

This is the reason I don't like to post here anymore. Someone takes the time to write a post and talk football and the only thing that comes up is people bickering and calling each other names... Closing thread

I could...but then all I could afford to do would be sit here and talk....

3 Coaches canned already, Mangini, Marinelli, and Crennel. Who's going to be next?

Selvie is a very good DE, however, I doubt he'll last to the third, I see him coming off the board sometime in the second round if not sooner

AFC East Buffalo (7-9) Dick Jauron (57-76) Career 3 7-9 seasons look to be it for Jauron in Buffalo. However it was rumored early in the year that he signed a 3 year extension. While never made official, you never know what might happen in Buffalo over the next few weeks. While an improvement win-wise over his predecessors, DJ still did not get the Bills into the playoffs and that should be reason enough for him to get his walking papers. New England* (11-5) Bill Belichick 138-86 Only the second 11 win team to miss the playoffs, the Pats* will undoubtedly have BB back in 2009. Miami (11-5) Tony Sporano (11-5) Proof you don’t need to be an established HC to win, Sporano helped the Phins win 10 more games than 2007 and their first playoff appearance since 2001. A second offseason for Parcells and company could really turn Miami into a solid team over the next few seasons NY Jets (9-7) Eric Mangini (23-25) Another Belichick disciple that hasn’t quite found a way to be a consistent winner in the NFL. I guess the master doesn’t reveal all his secrets. Talk around NYC is that Mangini is on the hot seat, but I think he’ll still be a Jet in 2009 AFC North Pittsburgh (12-4) Mike Tomlin (22-10) Tomlin has done a very good job keeping the Steelers competitive since the departure of Bill Cowher. The Steelers are in the playoffs, but Big Ben is hurt and that could really hurt Mike’s chances of getting his first playoff win. Cleveland (4-12) Romeo Crennel (24-40) Crennel looks to be on his way out in Cleveland after a very disappointing season. Derek Anderson couldn’t live up to his 2007 performance and both he and Brady Quinn ended up on the IR. Crennel will likely catch on as a DC somewhere in 2009 Cincinnati (4-11-1) Marvin Lewis (46-49) Losing Carson Palmer early in the year sure didn’t help the Bengals in 2008. Lewis has been a pretty consistent coach, but has yet to show his teams can consistently win. I don’t think he’ll be leaving Cincinnati this year, but the playoffs are a must in 2009 for Lewis. Baltimore (11-5) John Harbaugh (11-5) Another first year coach in the playoffs, albeit the Ravens were a pretty good team when JH took over. If Flacco can continue to progress like he did in 2008, the Ravens will finally have the one piece of the puzzle that has eluded them for the past few years. AFC South Jacksonville (5-11) Jack Del Rio (50-46) Del Rio hasn’t had the greatest record over the past 4 years with the Jags, but 2 playoff appearances in 4 years is still pretty good. Rumor has it that Jack is on the hot seat, but I think he’ll get one more season at the helm. Indianapolis (12-4) Tony Dungy (139-69) One of the best coaches in recent NFL history, Tony Dungy has found his way into the playoffs again. Dungy will be around until he decides it’s time to move on. Titans (13-3) Jeff Fisher (128-102) Jeff Fisher kept Vince Young on the bench after an early season injury and the Titans found themselves with the best record in the NFL with Kerry Collins at the helm. Fisher won’t be going anywhere Texans (8-8) Gary Kubiak (22-26) Kubiak has led the team to their first non-losing season in franchise history. Schaub is starting to emerge as a solid QB and Steve Slaton gave the Texans a valid rushing threat. Little by little the Texans are improving into a playoff caliber team in a tough conference. AFC West Denver (8-8) Mike Shanahan (146-97) A solid HC that can turn nearly any RB into a star, Shanny has fallen off the past few seasons. The Broncos haven’t made the playoffs since 2005 and haven’t had a winning season since 2006. It’s possible to see Mike in a different city come 2009. San Diego (8-8) Norv Turner (76-95) An offensive guru that continues to get head coaching opportunities, Turner and the Bolts squeaked into the playoffs this year. While I doubt Turner gets ousted as HC, one has to wonder how he continues to get positions like this? Oakland (5-11) Lane Kiffin (5-15) > Tom Cable (4-8) Al Davis gave Kiffin the boot after a 1-3 start and it sounds like Cable won’t be back as the HC in 2009 either. Outside of Rob Ryan and Jim Fassel, I can’t imagine who would be interested in putting up with Al as HC in 2009. Kansas City (2-14) Herm Edwards (54-74) I find it hard to believe that Herm will be back in KC next season. Carl Peterson has resigned as GM and whoever KC brings in to rebuild will more than likely perform as massive gut job and start from scratch. It might be best for Herm to step back from being a HC for a season or two and get his feet back under him. NFC East NY Giants (12-4) Tom Coughlin (115-93) Coming off a Super Bowl win in 2007, TC and company are looking to repeat again in 2008. 12-4 in the most competitive division of 2008 is the product of solid coaching and having all the right players. Dallas (9-7) Wade Phillips (70-49) Jerry Jones says his job is safe, but I can’t imagine Wade still being in Dallas as the HC in 2009. Still a decent record as HC will probably land Wade another job in 2009, perhaps KC? Washington (8-8) Jim Zorn (8-8) What do the Bills and Redskins have in common? How about a massive midseason implosion that cost both teams a playoff appearance? However, unlike his Buffalo counterpart, Zorn is guaranteed to be back in 2009 according to the Redskins. Philadelphia (9-6-1) Andy Reid (97-62) Reid has been a solid coach in Philly, but the Eagles have missed the playoffs the past few seasons and it’s highly possible that Reid will be jettison with Donovan McNabb in 2009. NFC North Chicago (9-7) Lovie Smith (45-35) Lovie has to be on the hot seat as the Bears have missed the playoffs for the second straight year and have yet to find a reliable starting QB. That said, I’m sure Lovie will still be a Bear in 2009. Green Bay (6-10) Mike McCarthy (27-21) The Packers took as step back has they finally cut the cord with Brett Favre. However, sometimes it is necessary to take a step back before you move forward. 2009 will be a defining point for McCarthy’s career in GB. Minnesota (10-6) Brad Childress (24-24) Childress benched QB Tavaris Jackson early in the season after a slow start for journeyman Gus Frerotte. However, the decision appears to be have worked in favor of both Jackson and the Vikings has Minnesota has taken the NFC North crown and Jackson appears to finally be looking like an NFL QB. Detroit (0-16) Rod Marinelli (10-38) It is highly doubtful that Rod is back in 2009. The Lions were absolutely dreadful in 2008 as they made NFL history as the worst team ever. NFC South Tampa Bay (9-7) John Gruden (95-81) Only 1 game over .500 in his time with the Bucs should have Gruden on the hotseat this offseason. However, I doubt TB makes a move here and keep him around for 2009. Carolina (12-4) John Fox (63-49) Fox has been on and off the hot seat the past few years, but it looks like Carolina has finally found a rushing tandem like the one that took them to the Super Bowl in 2003. He should be safe this offseason. Atlanta (11-5) Mike Smith (11-5) Yet another first year coach in the playoffs, Mike Smith has helped lead the Falcons to their first playoff appearance in 4 years. A lot of thanks go to the play of rookie Matt Ryan, as well as, Michael Turner. Atlanta appears to be a contender for the next few seasons. New Orleans (8-8) Sean Payton (25-23) Well the mojo that New Orleans found after Hurricane Katrina is gone and the Saints have missed the playoffs for the second straight season despite Drew Brees nearly surpassing Dan Marino’s record for passing yards in a season. Payton and the Saints will have to find a way to improve in 2009. NFC West San Francisco (7-9) Mike Nolan (18-37) > Mike Singletary (5-4) Mike Nolan was shown the door after a 2-5 start. Singletary started out a little slow, but after benching JT O’Sullivan and Vernon Davis, as well as dropping his pants to prove a point in the locker room, the 49ers finished 5-4. It was announced tonight on ESPN that Singletary was appointed official HC. Seattle (4-12) Mike Holmgren (161-111) A Hall of Fame coach for sure, Holmgren has talked about retirement after the 2008 season. Unfortunately at this point, it looks like a good plan as the Seahawks took a step back in 2008. Arizona (9-7) Ken Wisenhunt (17-15) Wisenhunt has helped turn the Arizona Cardinals around in 2 seasons and led them to their first playoff appearance in 10 years. However, Wisenhunt will be tested in 2009 as Kurt Warner is a free agent after this season and Matt Leinart hasn’t really developed into an NFL QB. St. Louis (2-14) Scott Linehan (11-25)> Jim Haslett (47-61) Scott Linehan was relieved of his HC duties after nearly the entire St. Louis franchise turned on him. Jim Haslett didn’t fare much better going 2-9 as the interim HC, but was provisionally named the next HC before the NFL cited the Rams for not following the Rooney rule. We’ll have to wait and see what the Rams decide to do for 2009, but my guess it will probably be Haslett.

Well lets take a look at things here outside of just Lee's stats, just for S n Gs: Buffalo (22)as a team had a worse passing offense than the Texans (4), Panthers (19), and Chiefs (20) Only Detroit was worse and not by much. Andre Johnson caught 115 passes for 8 TDs nearly twice as many Recs Smith 78 for 6 Bowe 86 for 7 Gonzalez 98 for 10 The Bills threw as a team threw only 14 TDs Texans 21 Panthers 15 Chiefs 23 Lions 18 Unfortunately I don't have access to any red zone possession or efficiency stats that are up to date but I'm sure they aren't in the Bills favor either. Outside of the TDs, Lee has his second most Yards and Recs in is his career so its not like it's been a horrible season from him, but when the offense doesn't score, you can't rack up point. Plus with Hardy being useless and Reed hurt, how much coverage did Evans draw vs. what Parrish, Royal and the rest drew? Plenty of factors in why Evans' TDs are down, but lets not pin it all on him

Nope...

Gimmie some first names, sounds familiar, think I few went to JHS with me

Thats why I suggested late first. Unger may even be there in the second...all depends on how the draft is shaping out. Can't really say til after all the Bowls and some of the Pro days end

I'm Ron Burgundy

Doesn't help the TDs though...

If the car was of no relevance, then why bring it up? BTW, I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me. I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.

I think the last 20 seconds of the first half can answer part of that Preston has been no better than Fowler and has really only looked good out there with Butler lined up next to him. We need someone to anchor that position. I like Max Unger in the late first round, not only a top notch center, but able to play effective across the entire line in college. I still think a big time TE would be most effective at helping the offense move the ball though

Thats pretty important stuff...its his credentials

A vertical passing game?

My argument against that would be Miami. They did it right. Go out and get a Vet QB and let him make the skill position players better. We kinda did that backwards