Fewell733

Well, all I was saying is that Buffalo is great in the summer and that there are tons of things to do involving drinking and listening to music outside. I don't necessarily maintain that it is the best place in the world in the summer but there is a tremendous and surprising amount to do. I haven't lived on the West Coast, but the time I have spent there I have greatly enjoyed. There is a lot to do all the time, but rarely is much of it free- and the summers aren't particularly any greater than the rest of the year. I won't comment on the women issue, but will agree that they're hot.

never said there wasn't.

We're known for our wings, weck and pizza and a deep love of Canadian beer. This isn't frickin West Hollywood.

Buffalo is great in the summer and I have lived elsewhere. We really benefit from the temperatures not getting quite as hot and a population that enjoys having a few beers and greasy food in a public setting. Today the Violent Femmes are playing for free downtown. Downtown and Chippewa will be packed and there will be much merriment for all.

Don't forget a defense that fell to pieces. Few, if any, forecasted such a dramatic collapse on that side of the ball.

Watching Rivers in his very limited action last year, I'm gonna go with JP. And actually I don't think it'll be close. I think Rivers needs a lot of time before he'll be serviceable going up against pro defenses.

And by what gauge will we determine whether he has "game" or not? Is it when the ESPN dolts start tossing compliments his way? I think he has shown that he has "game"- see KC game last year and first half vs. Miami. What he still lacks is the consistency that comes with experience.

Honestly I kind of think you're right. He seems to be closest with the younger players. I wouldn't blame him much if he wasn't too chummy with a lot of the veterans that sold him out last year. It was probably a really awkward year for him to interract with other players. He also kind of has a strange personality which probably doesn't translate with a lot of the jock types. Yoda comments spring to mind. Success on the field, which will only come with experience, will make all this kind of stuff even more irrelevant.

The FA pickups are far less of a gamble. A first round bust can cost you tens of millions. You know what the guys you get through FA are capable of, because they've already achieved on the pro level.

Cause I'm sure Holcomb and McGahee are mad tight.

What to you would be indicative of him dominating the QB battle? Holcomb is mediocre but completes the short little passes he throws. Are you hoping for a flawless performance from JP? That's just not gonna happen. Would it be easier if Holcomb played worse? Have you considered the possibility that they are both playing relatively well. Further, how bad can Holcomb look if he throws to an uncovered back on check downs? Also, you keep listing the same quotes over and over again. Those were from a practice 2 days ago that JP threw two consecutive low balls. The news reported he went 11 for 12 last night in 11 on 11 drills. Most of them were mid range throws.

From the talk on the radio this morning, it sounded like Holcomb is doing his thing- tons of check downs, which JP has had success going down the field (passes further than 8 yards.) So it isn't exactly a direct comparison. If the coaches want a low risk, low reward offense- than Holcombe may be there man. But from what I've heard, Losman is making far more plays that would generate good offense and spreading the field more. In that way he IS wiping the floor with Holcomb.

I think I actually agree with smokin. Though I don't give the AFC North as much credit. I think the Bengals are VERY overrated- moreso than the fins. Somehow in all our awfulness we beat them up each year. Cleveland and the Ravens suck. Ravens are getting worse with each year. Cleveland is cursed, though I kind of like rooting for them.

In a lot of ways I agree, but building the lines through high draft picks is a tough way to do it. O-Lineman tend to not hit there prime until their late 20s. Usually as their rookie contracts are expiring. It is very rare that a first day o-lineman becomes a stud on the line in their first 3 or 4 years. Even the highly touted Levi Jones is far from dominant, he's just better than the mediocrity and inconsistency of his peers- M. Williams and B. McKinney. The Raiders are the perfect example of this as the other poster pointed out. Those young guys might turn out to be great players...in 4 more years.

Obviously he doesn't make all of what he signed for, but seriously, like 20k or so? Does anyone know? I've just always wondered what kind of money camp fodder make.

They still don't seem to get that Peters is fast. They have his speed at a 47. That's slower than Villarial! Just total ignorance on behalf of Madden as usual. He should be mid to high 50s. Speed does matter with the oline.

These ratings look pretty fair. I tend to just edit them myself as I see fit though. These don't look like they'll require much work though. Maybe make vincent a little worse and McGee a little better. Madden has had a lot of trouble with the Bills O-line the past few years getting positions wrong, including hosts of players that don't make the team while leaving off several that do- and ratings that make no sense at all.

Turns out it was Jabar Gaffney, WR, who was arrested. Not Bunkley.

good point. apologies. I still wouldn't call Bulldog a frat boy though. If you listen to him he's clearly pretty smart.

I just totally disagree. I enjoy the programming. It's not all whine and howl of the 90s (which to me was totally unlistenable). And couldn't disagree more about Schoop and the Bulldog. Calling Schoop a frat boy is hilarious- the guy is basically a stats geek. A lot of people only hate him because he doesn't respect the idiot callers that used to dictate shows back in the Coach's day. Thank God those days are gone. The negativity and bluster was obnoxious.

The numbers will look a lot smaller next year when Vincent and Clements are gone. Also is 4 mill accurate for Whitner in his first year? Seems high, but I honestly don't know.

wow! reason! Not all lawsuits are frivolous in this country. Obviously we don't know all the facts of the case, but if she was actually seriously injured by fire and the fire was the result of some negligence or defect on behalf of Bacardi, then she deserves to be compensated. If it was one your significant others that got her face forever scarred from just going to a bar some night, I'm sure a lot of you wouldn't think the case was ridiculous.

Well, that's because he never tested positive. This is really too bad. Hopefully it will turn out to be a mistake- or who knows maybe the crazy pain of his mangled hip got some testosterone flowing (doubtful).

That's nuts. The guy is solid but not in that class.

I agree. I'd be interested, but even 1 first rounder is way too much.