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Yes, that's what we're crying out for. Fewer links! More opinions! Maybe you could let us know what you think of TD's approach to pending free agents. I've been trying to figure it out, but you're just so damn opaque.

The link you offered combined with your posting history makes it an opinion, and it's a bit disingenuous to claim otherwise.

I don't think most people are good at kicking 40-yard field goals, so you're telling me we've got a kicker who'll be horrible from 75 yards? Great job TD, just great.

That is a good point about his versatility, and he probably is worth a good look. I still wonder why GB wouldn't value him a little more highly though.

Maybe he and Najeh could be roommates on the road.

So I guess you wouldn't be opposed to bringing Najeh in? Is #2 a legal number for an RB?

I hope PETA doesn't hear about this.

Now I feel guilty. OK, to try to get it back on track, I would be somewhat skeptical if only because it seems like Green Bay has been able to plug in just about anyone behind their monster offensive line and have success. I would wonder why they haven't offered a higher tender.

I didn't want my post to get too long.

Hate to be a party pooper but some other team will probably scoop him up. It would be nice to have someone on the Bills who gave a crap though.

I do think Martz knows QBs and receivers, even if he doesn't believe you need an offensive line or a defense.

That is an interesting point, although I'm not sure we should follow Indy's lead on defense. And of course, don't forget the example provided by New England this past year too. Their defense continued to frustrate great offenses even with extremely untried corners.

But by the same logic our starting defense was going up against a third-string QB and running back when they gave up the back-breaking drive in the Pitt game.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess...

In fairness to ESPN, the second loss was really embarrassing. I can see why they'd add a second L for that one.

I'm depressed that 11-5 was good enough for second seed in the NFC. Meanwhile, 14-2 got you second seed in the AFC.

And that's because the scrambling QBs are the ones who take the big sacks, because they think they can get out of any bad situation (and to be fair, they're often right). You will not see Bledsoe running around 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage trying to get away from a pass rusher. Of course, the opposite tendency, to "turtle up", isn't often all that great either.

While enticing, the theory conspiracy fails on several counts I think. 1. The Eagles have a history of failure in big games, playing with a lack of urgency, etc. Look at the last several NFC championships. It seems like they expect superior talent to carry them through, and when they need a late drive they come up short. 2. As noted, McNabb's accuracy problems. 3. The MO of the Patriots, more than anything else, is to play mistake-free football and let the other team beat themselves. That happened again yesterday. 4. It wasn't just McNabb and Reid lolly-gagging, it was most of the offensive team. I have a hard time believing they were all paid off. A conspiracy needs to be kept small, and it's not like you can point to one individual play that was a turning point, so multiple players would have to be involved.

Nope, not one for associations. I think I may have read a bit about that book when it came out, but I have not actually read it. I'm just a lowly renter here, no actual position of authority.

But the "maintenance" QBs have liabilities too, just not the same ones Bledsoe has. What if we bring someone in with a weak arm and lose the threat of the deep ball? I think the end result might be that our offense might struggle even more. I was quite frustrated with Bledsoe's play too (especially in the Pittsburgh game). However, he's a known commodity, he's been with the team, and I don't see anyone available who makes me think "Yes! Definitely an upgrade over Bledsoe."

The issue I have with this post is I don't think simply replacing Bledsoe put the Patriots over the top, it was replacing Bledsoe with Brady. I hope Losman pans out as much as the next guy, but even if he is a successful NFL QB it will be along the lines of Brett Favre rather than Brady. Meaning - I don't think the Patriots blueprint is one for us to closely emulate.

Brady had a bad first half, but look at his overall game. He turned it up in the second half and the Eagles D could not stop the Patriots at all.

Yeah, I do understand the emotional part of being a fan, you want the players to play for love of the game, but I have to wonder if those calling Milloy "overrated" and "trash" watched the games early in the year with Milloy out.

Wow, what a ridiculous article. They only "showed flex" this year? Yeah, I guess going 17-2 last year was just a fluke too. I hate the Pats and I found that article infuriating.

I thought you meant he was a contestant. Trebek: "Stop patting the buzzer, Drew!"