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I agree the OL could improve, but we need to call runs more on third and short as well.

If you don't like the way I made my points, see the other thread called playcalling, maybe it's stated in a way more agreeable to you.

The joke meter is on the fritz heh ?

I agree the defense gave up the run, but I am focusing on the offense in this thread. Trying to get it from 85% to 100%.

Oh my ! You mean the playcalling can improve ? God forbid someone says such an idea ! by the way I agree ! But when I say it I am attacked for heresy !

I love the spell checker ! What was the security update ? Very cool ! I like it !

I agree with alot of your points, the one about not getting the 3rd and shorts is not using the A-Train correctly. On 3rd and short use a power runner like A-Train or someone we draft for that prupose. Assuming we have an OC that can that can think about more than just one RB in the backfield.

But Tripplet is a vet who's supposed to know this scheme ? Unless your being sarcastic ?

I agree as does many others around here.

I'll talk with you as long as you remain talking about it and don't start name calling over the whole thing. Many people besides myself have said the playcalling gets really bad when the game is on the line. Bad playcalling also includes clock management. I agree Fairchild is an improvement over the last 5 OC's or so but he still has room for improvment. he is maybe 85% there, but we need 100% efficiency. he is calling throwing plays stopping the clock when we need to run and eat up the clock, 2nd last series just before the half is an example. 3rd down just before the infamous 4th down debacle at the end of the game should have been a running down as well. It would have eaten clock and got the ball closer to maybe make the field goal. Bizarre fake field goals earlier in the season, he goes Mularky on us at times during a game and costs us critical mistakes. Also run JP more like Vince Young. It stuff like that , that leaves me wanting more from our OC. We need 100% efficiency. Not 85%

I wouldn't overhaul but a couple of big widebody DT's to stop the run would be in order.

I'm very optomistic about 2007. I think Marv has seen a microcosm (sp?) of what ails the Bills in this game. 1) Can't stop the run. 2) Poor clock management for various reasons. 3) Poor game calling at critical times. 85% of it is good but we need a boost to get to maxumum efficency in playcalling. 4) Maybe a new center and guard. 5) Maybe one more big physical possesion reciever 6) An upgrade at TE. Royal is servicable but not outstanding. I want Antonio Gates outstanding. 7) A big power runner for third and short. Maybe A-Train is the man, but then that gets back to the playcaller. A-Train was not really used correctly IMHO. 8) TKO's replacement 9) More CB's Make those changes and we are in the playoffs next year.

Your kidding on point #3 right ?

Catch you all in a few days. Have a good Christmas.

Sshhh ! You will be critized for saying anything derogatory about the golden calf called Steve Fairchild.

We will finish 7 and 9 because Balitimore will run it down our throats all day long.

Cable Lady that is the most controversial statement I have ever seen you make. I'll take your word for it !

Small minds get amused by small things ! Enjoy !

When Bebe knocked the ball out of Leon Lett's hand in the Superbowl before he crossed the Goal line after picking up an interception or something like that.

Whatever !

Yes, bragging rights about a change made in who makes the final decsion on game hinging calls. I wouldn't be surprized if Marv ends up jumping in on those calls.

The last choke job like that, that I remember is Ronny Harmon in the back of the end zone all alone and drops an easy pass right on the numbers. Qtr final playoffs against Cleveland wasn't it ?

I outlined the conditions of the bet. And I asked how much just out of curiosity.

I chose my words carefully above, "Don't be surprized to see a change made. " I didn't say they would fire Fairchild, but I bet the process of decision making on game turning calls is changed. There may be a committe of Dick Jauron, the OC and the DC and Bobby April. As for betting amounts ! I only bet one dollar on any bet. The fun is in winning the bet. Not the amount bet. So your on for one dollar under these circumstances.

I thought that as well. They would have went for it on 4th and 1 and got it too ! If the score was a bigger margin than 2.