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From most accounts, RGIII seems to be a nice guy and pretty level headed. He is a bit immature which comes across in the above statement. No matter how the other team won, you do not throw your own team and coaches under the bus. Instead he should have deflected it by saying that we need to be better prepared next time, execute better and protect the ball. You do NOT give a rival, especially a division foe, a psychological advantage (for future meetings). If EJ had said something like this after losing to the Pats*, I would be incensed.

I disagree. Look at the trajectory of the ball and imagine that 'interference' not occuring at all. Even if Kuechly was not pushing Gronk away, he would have been on the side of the ball. The ball should have been thrown more to (Brady's) right side. It was too much to the left and indeed I think if Kuechly wasn't tangled up with Gronk, he could have had a chance at intercepting that pass. Even if Kuechly did not, Robert Lester was moving towards the ball (he was not beat). Even Brady says it could have been a better throw. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284507/article/tom-brady-throw-should-have-been-better-on-last-play Nope, never. Can't root for the Pats*. Speaking more objectively, when have the Pats* eased off on the throttle ? They will still do their darndest to step on our throats and say they want momentum for the playoffs. I would rather beat them when they are at full strength. Either way, I won't root for the friggin' Pats*

How are Fitz's picks related to EJ ?

While CJ certainly has elite talent, he was drafted that high to be the difference maker in games. The home run threat, if you will. But considering what we have seen so far - an underwhelming rookie campaign, flashes of brilliance followed by extended periods of insignificance, unable to shoulder a game's worth of work etc., forgive me if I am colored unimpressed. I will go as far as saying that CJ is a role player at best, very unworthy of his lofty draft position and certainly not deserving of a handsome contract extension/renewal. I will take a player, leader and performer like FJax any day. At this point, a single good game will not help CJ. He has to consistently show that he can make defenses plan for him and that the O is much better with him on the field. No more first round running backs ! Which brings me to a related point - for those that bashed Gailey for sparingly utilizing CJ, can we now let off on the snide comments and disdain ? Maybe Gailey knew that CJ is not a consistent game builder and made excuses to cover that up. Maybe Gailey wasn't that wrong about him after all.

I don't understand something - you are saying these panels are free to you ? If yes, then why would you be stuck with a $20K tab ? If you are paying $20K, it just sounds like a lousy payback to me even at 20 years. wild calc - $200 pm electricity bill x 0.35 offset x 12 months = $840 per year. Discounted, it will take an awful long time (~ 30 years I venture to guess) to pay off even under this optimistic calculation scenario. Even if you get a tax break, it will be several years simply to breakeven. What am I missing ?

Bolding a portion for those that evidently missed it. I have two teenagers now and I remember we would never take any risks with our kids when they were young. To give an example, I had taken my 2 year old out of her car seat and proceeded to close the car door. I had not checked and just at the very last minute noticed that she had he had on the car and would have had her fingers hurt when the door closed. Since then I was always careful of closing doors. I realize it is not exactly relevant but just wanted to point out that you can never be too careful with very young children. Err on the side of caution - always and dont play the game of percentages.

In yesterday's game, the tone was set very early on O. When Byrd's INT gave great field position and we could not drive it in on EJ's errant throw, LeBeau must have seen that EJ is looking skittish. He crowded the line, dared the Bills to pass and EJ came up small. From there on out, there was not much that play calling could do. And the D were constantly on their heels. So what I am coming to is that Hackett has little optimism to take the foot off the brake. Unless EJ shows some level of competence, our O calling will be severely hampered. We can blame the lack of Woods all we want but you did see EJ miss on even the basic throws. The Steelers line is experienced but shown to be vulnerable in earlier games. But even then, a one-dimensional offense can get smashed by schemes with a genius like LeBeau.

Agree , his footwork looks bad today

I dont give much credence to rumors but just as a thought exercise, maybe it makes sense for the Steeelers to go into full rebuild mode including the QB position. Considering the state they are at with their personnel, it may make sense to use this 'opportunity' to wipe the slate clean

I wil add, employment of the screen, a better performance by Chandler and a more accurate downfield game by EJ.

Overall, this is the healthiest team we will have fielded. Exciting. On paper, we should beat them handily.

You have stated pretty mich the same as the OP of this thread. No need to start a new thread http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/163428-ej-manuel-bias/page__st__40#entry2968763

I would add - (1) a lot of play action (2) practice and be ready for throwing a lot of screens cos LeBeau will try to manufacture pressure with blitzes.

Trotter died young And another one from half way around the globe: http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/celebrity-cook-tarla-dalal-is-dead-113110600865_1.html

EJ is likely back so ball security should be good. We ran well against the good front of Chiefs and the Steelers are decidedly inferior in that department. And our front 7 should dominate their OL. Agreed that our TE and overall WR corps is suspect but we should have enough ammo to pull this one off.

Very well said. While the culture and organization may eventually be found to be at fault, I cannot see how Incognito can be absolved of responsibility. Both issues should be dealt with separately, there needs to be no sympathy factor for RI.

You misunderstand my statement. What I meant is that with our D, Lewis and Tuel could both have won their respective games with a limited passing attack. All they had to do was protect the football as McCown did last night

Can this really be true ? If yes, I wonder what Rodgers thinks of this inquiry. Favre never even called Rodgers to congratulate him after the SB win.

What is your definition of an NFL QB ?

One that would not commit turnovers. We could have even beaten the Saints if it wasn't for lack of ball security.

Not too sure about that. Many expected the KC game to be a bad matchup but our D was outstanding. As discussed so many times on this board already, but with 2 less mistakes, the KC game was ours. I said this last week about Tuel but it applies to EJ perfectly - protect himself and the ball. Pittsburgh O is not strong at all and our D should do well. But on O, I can never trust any team against a LeBeau defense. Blitz they will and I hope EJ has added the screen to his arsenal. You can bet LeBeau will over-cover the middle of the field and dare EJ to throw deep or to the sidelines.

Great news. Based on Marrone not rushing Byrd and CJ back, I have confidence that if EJ plays, that implies he is fully healed and ready to play. I trust Marrone's judgment on that. I hope he has used this time off to come back much better/smarter than before. If there is one thing that his time away has done, it has put to rest some of the idiotic talk of 'start Tuel' and 'blah blah is better than EJ'.

I agree. Chandler played a terrible game yesterday. In addition to the drops you mention, I am pretty sure he whiffed on a block that yielded pressure on a critical down (can't recall straight cos I was so depressed yesterday)

If the Bills make mistakes, they are incompetent. If KC makes mistakes, the Bills are lucky