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That quote is bad. This quote from Trent is tiring: “Looking at it on film it’s just little things and that’s what has kind of been the theme of the past couple of games. We’ve got to fix those things and try to take care of it on third down and try to keep our defense off the field.”' Really, Trent? The last couple of games? All the press needs to do is take whatever quotes they got from you or your teammates last year and insert them into the columns for this year. The press has the easiest job on the planet covering the Bills... nothing ever changes. except, of course, the no huddle this year. Just insert the quote, update the article about the Bills downward trend, add some more "Fire Dick" lines and speculations on new coaching staff and front office changes, and boom! You've got a story that you can use and resuse over and over again.

It begins with Fins Jauron Wins Coach of the Year Get on the Wagon or Fins suck it big time Tuna has done wonders there Call in Dun-a-Ho

Absolutely agree. The good news for me is that I am going to EA in two weeks for reunion weekend! We hit the Bill every night that we are home for the holidays or events like this. And we always get the weck and wings each night. If I still lived in EA, I would be about 300 pounds by now.

RIP Linda. Just a classy lady in every respect. My condolences to Ralph and his family.

He is online right now (chat on espn.com) and had this to say: James ( Avalon NJ ): If the season were to start tomarrow what team drafted the largest group of instant impact players? Mel Kiper: (12:17 PM ET ) I think the Green Bay Packers have five guys who could be starters. I think the Buffalo Bills did a good job. They didn't get the OT, but they got a lot of guys that could make an impact and play. I think the Bears, for not having a first day pick did a good job. I really like Jarron Gilbert, DJ Moore, Johnny Knox. I think the Bears for getting out of the first day did a pretty good job overall.

I am happy that there is some resolution to this so that the Bills can move on and not deal with a holdout. I am disappointed in the compensation package given the importance of Peter's position and his skill level, but then again I didn't have to negotiate it. Peters showed no heart at all in this long ordeal and I think it really hurt efforts to get more for him. At least it's all been done before the draft. What we do with those picks will be a big factor in judging whether this trade was a good one.

I know this is completely off topic, but thanks for the book reference. When my wife and I come home to WNY to visit my mom, we often go to Niagara on the Lake and some of the vineyards around there (there is a cool English pub that we always eat at- great food, can't remember the name). It is like night and day compared to the U.S. side and we always wonder- why? I think the area, like a lot of WNY, has a ton of potential that just hasn't been tapped- the area just seems to have taken a severe pounding over the heavy industrial "boom" years.

If true, this extension thing sucks beyond measure. I think Ralph is too old to want to go through a new head coach and front office makeover. We're stuck with what we have for the rest of time Ralph owns the team. And then who knows what we'll have (if anything) after that. . . So I guess we should all get used to the idea of Jauron et al. being here for the next 3 yrs. The Bills could lose out the rest of their games and I still believe we would have Jauron as HC.

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I agree. I was 10 years old at the time and crying like a little b@!ch when we lost. From the fog of my childhood, I remember being more pissed at the defense in that game. And I remember the feeling of dread when Fergy's injury got worse- it seemed like the game was really tight as it went on and could go either way. Ironically, the Chargers game was really the start of me being hooked as a Bills fan. When we missed the FG to the Giants, I immediately started thinking of the Chargers game. God I hope we win the SB soon. We've had a lot of things to cheer about since 1980 but so many big letdowns too.

I'm not one to anoint TE as the next Jim Kelly, but I prefer to look at his efficiency this season when judging offensive effectiveness- 25 for 30, a 114 passer rating this game and in the top 5 for the season, NO INTERCEPTIONS this week (unlike Rivers' 3 pics, one a very bad one at the Bills' 9), only 2 pics total for the season, and a good field general with a good command of the offense. An intangible- I think someone from San Diego said that they were getting frustrated by TE as he kept completing throw after throw. That's pretty demoralizing and I credit TE and some great hands by Evans and others for that. He is in his second year and if you look at his numbers on a game by game basis he is trending somewhat up (he had a great game at Jacksonville and, of course, was in la la land at Arizona). He is improving as opposed to being flat or regressing. That's pretty impressive if you look at it from a realistic view. It's ok to be a little negative and wanting more, but as for me, I am satisfied with the way he has played thus far. On the other hand, the part of the game I would like to see improved is rushing yardage.

What I want to know is how the hell was Lynch able to practice today. Dude looks like he is having a wee bit of trouble seeing clearly...

I protest. I joined the board on Jan. 3, 2005 (not 06) so doesn't that make me eligible to w.... I mean, lose? Not that it makes much of a difference... 'll probably crash and burn in week 3.

The HP probably got a great work out at the attached conference. Talk about low clearance-- http://www.cruzincooler.com/sturgis/sturgis05.htm (scroll down half way and see how strong the HP is on these babies).

What a conversation piece! It would also make those long trips from the parking lot to the gate that much easier (it's so hard trying to make the 1 mile walk up to the gate with a six pack in all of your pockets).

I'm constantly shocked at WM's lack of game awareness. If you don't know it's 4th and 1 and that you are going to kill a 75 yard drive and any prospect for points if you don't go 3 feet, something is wrong. My jaw dropped when I read that quote. He showed a lot of guts yesterday playing on a bum ankle. He just nees to pull his head out.

I recall 'ole whitey being exciting in the offseason with various moves and his genius coaches blowing horns over the preseason, outthinking themselves in the red zone with wierd playcalling, and playing the "guess who is playing qb this week" shell game last year. Look where it got us. Maybe we need a little "boring demeanor."

Peerless as secondary receiver (with Evans as primary) is the comeback player of the year and surpases Moulds in receiving yards AND TDs this year.

Our DLine does suck, but when we've lost a ton of games and have an even higher pick in next year's draft, we'll draft some DL players and then we'll REALLY rock! Seriously though, I think we have the makings for a good defense. Building inside out or outside in, you gotta start somewhere. Levy et al chose the latter and, I believe, started on the right foot. It will be fun to watch the rooks. develop.

Sweeeeeeeet!! At least we have something to look forward to!

How are the fans to blame? That implies that the fans have control or have somehow not supported the team in the past. We complain a lot and weren't exactly packing the stadium for the better part of the 80's (a few frigid New England Patriots games come to mind) but I think we'd only be to blame if the support wasn't there. I think it is, judging by our attendance rankings and the current valuation of the team. Last time I checked, Wilson and the NFL calls the shots. As to the inheritance "nut", I blame Wilson for not being creative with his inheritance matters. Check out the following article on espn. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...ht&lid=tab1pos2. Other owners have been a bit more pro-active on that front. And I blame the NFL for tinkering with the rev. share rules to essentially carve out exceptions for new owners who buy lower rev. generating teams (as discussed elsewhere on TSW). I still can't figure out the stadium name rights issue. Red herring or not, if I was an owner in a small market team, I'd be searching for revenue anywhere I could get it. But if you buy Wilson's argument, neither higher ticket prices or naming rights would be enough to keep the Bills competitive. This all smacks of laying the foundation for a departure regardless of fan support IMHO. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.

Good one Clayton. Only you could think of a completely inept analogy between wide right and Ralph's criticism of the CBA deal.

Thanks LAbillzfan. Never good at these things, but here it goes: Sep 10 @New England Loss Sep 17 @Miami- Loss Sep 24 N.Y. Jets- Win Oct 1 Minnesota- Win Oct 8 @Chicago- Loss Oct 15 @Detroit- Loss Oct 22 New England- Loss Nov 5 Green Bay- Loss Nov 12 @Indianapolis- Loss Nov 19 @Houston- Loss Nov 26 Jacksonville- Loss Dec 3 San Diego- Loss Dec 10 @N.Y. Jets- Loss Dec 17 Miami- Loss Dec 24 Tennessee- Win Dec 31 @Baltimore- Win 4-12: The eternal optimist.

I am one several on the board that lives in the DC area. Every year the Redskins blow cash and every year it is the same result- nada. It's hilarious, really. Danny boy spends up the kazoo and still can't find a way to make, much less advance in, the playoffs (although I must admit I was a little worried this last season- I could not bear the playoff coverage here). The regular season always torments the fans and newscasters after such preseason hype/big name/big contract signings. I'm always laughing on Monday morning commutes here-- that, is, until the Bills recap comes on.