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Let them have their stats - just say the Bills will win.

Nice effort in summarizing the plays. As with any other team, we need to tackle well. I am concerned about Brees and co. exploiting the soft middle of the field. I sure hope Fewell puts in schemes to mask for that weakness. We will need turnovers and sustained scoring drives from our O to make a game of it. As was evident in yesterday's MNF game, controlling the clock by itself means little if you don't score lots of points against a high scoring opponent. We are at home and if we play a low mistake/penalty game, we have a real chance here. The Saints are one of the early darlings of the NFL and we have the potential to cause an upset.

Edwards is now playing a full game (except for the last 0:50 of the NE game) compared to even the first six games of last season. In those early games from last season, he left a good final impression because of some comeback victories. But in the 2 games of this season, he has been much more consistent. I am very encouraged by what I have seen so far. We will see how he performs (1) in poor weather, and (2) against more competent Ds

Blitzing doesn't always work and can cause big gains by opponent (see last TD by Manning last night). So, the DC needs to be very judicious in its use. I think Fewell used it in this case because we were playing with the lead and he did not respect Leftwich and the Bucs ability to burn us. He could not have taken that risk against Brady. Agreed that the prevent didn't work out for us but I don't believe blitzing would have been the answer. We just didn't do a good job of putting pressure with the front 4 on those last two drives.

Just don't say anything. Our player gets the votes and you just got more exposure for your page.

Done. Kinda silly that I have to choose all 11 plays when I did not watch all the games

First of all - terrible news. Second, if he has items worth that much money, didn't he have a good security system ?

Not sure this has been mentioned yet. But perhaps our new OL is very good at opening up holes. I have really liked the patience, cut backs and his ability to find holes from Jackson. But we do need to see how Lynch performs behind this OL. In week 4, Lynch will be brought in for a few plays. He may have his starting job back in week 5 with the onus to prove that he deserves it. But I do agree with other posters that no matter which way the percent of carries falls, the team will get the most production from the position through the length of the season with both backs splitting carries.

We might need one of them if only for depth depending on how long Butler is going to be out.

He was inactive for yesterday's game.

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Okay now I am worried. for now I am seeing the games just fine. But I will be seriously pi$$ed if I dont get to see the Bills game.

Maybe. But the guy just keeps moving the chains no matter how long the 3rd down is. The brain is ticking just fine. Until opponents start piling up victories, any celebrations about his decline should be put on hold.

Nope - seeing the games just fine. Sorry to hear about your frustration, but atleast you will be able to see the game that matters ...

I am soo jealous of you tailgaters. Thanks for sharing - love the idea and the execution.

That Sheppard penalty was typical ticky-tack in favor of the Pats*. Kept the drive alive when it should have died. Revis vs Moss is a treat

With one game done, we should be in the bottom half of the league. Then consider the strength of the opponent, road game/home game and how close the game was. With all these criteria, the Bills, Bears and Bengals barely lost. So I give the Bills a 17 ranking, the Bears an 18 and Bengals a 29. Bills over the Bears as I am a Bills fan and Bengals a 29 'cos it looked like a nice number for them.

Nice

After reading your expletive-filled tirade, goob is too generous by half.

You missed Mitchell ? It is very evident yesterday that Buggs is no good. Options: (1) Suggested in another thread - perhaps it may be good to immediately start training Maybin for a LB spot. Ofcourse that leaves the DE spot lacking depth esp depending on the extent of Kelsay's injury. (2) Start breaking in Nic Harris (3) Search desperately for an unsigned LB (4) Trade for a LB either for a player now or a pick next year

Why would Oakland trade for a RB when they have McFadden ?

First thought in my mind was 'no way' but then it struck me that this is a valid argument. Jackson played very well yesterday though I am not sure about Omon yet. We can still sign a street RB for depth. But, if we get a stud LB or OT, I agree we go for it. Don't think we are that desperate for DT help.

Forgive me for being skeptical of these sources but if true, Simon will lose his house . http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?showtopic=95908 We will ofcourse never know as the coaches will cover for McK. Be that as it may, I think the right call would have been to get the ball out and take a knee at the 2:00 mark. But most of all - protect the damn ball. I feel bad for Poz. Also, we really need him. I think depending on the Kelsay injury, a serious thought must go into moving Maybin to LB for the season if there is no viable LB help available.

I know your post is not directed at me, but I am reveling at the sight of the slinking Bears fans in my office today. Somehow none want to acknowledge that the NFL season has started and yet these are the same who thinly disguise their glee at every Bills loss. (let me enjoy at 1 day, tomorrow may be different )

Considering the Steelers are next on tap, we won't have to wait too long to find out. Chicago does have the advantage of being at home for that game and their D looked good - which should ensure an adequate cardio workout for Big Ben. IMHO, the Steelers still will win. Some Chicago media coverage: A Blog "A three-and-out to start, an interception on the next series -- no, son, you were brought in here because that’s what the past 10 guys did. . . ." Another article "The more Cutler yelled, the more frustrated of a tone he set. By the time Cutler had thrown his third pick in the first half, it was obvious the guy talking too much was trying too hard." Some wishful thinking here: "His final line (17-for-36, 277 yards, TD, 4 INT) isn't going to be a trend. Nothing in his past would suggest this is anything more than an aberration." In short, many people here are getting Rex Grossman flashbacks