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Well. Glad that's cleared up.

Not that we need to dredge up another JP love-him-or-hate-him thread, but it's the offseason, dammit, and I'm just wondering what it is that makes some people here convinced that he will not succeed in the NFL? I'm still on the fence about him, but here are some of my own observations: Pros: Strong arm, can make all the throws. Very mobile, to great advantage. Throws well on the run. Made some really good throws last year: vs. Houston (a few), vs. KC (the two TDs were really pretty), and vs. Miami (of course). Hard worker. Cons: Too often indecisive and anxious. Too quick to abandon the play and run for it. Made some really poor decisions (both throwing and running) in a few games. Doesn't know how to protect himself. Unfortunately, some of this reminds me of RJ a bit, particularly the indecisiveness. But I really don't see him as another RJ. What I really wanted to see out of JP last year was at least the ability to perform well in spurts. Those throws against KC and Miami were fantastic, and it showed me he has the ability to do some really good things. I expect indecisiveness and poor decision-making from a rookie (and yes, he was a rookie last year, as far as play time), especially when the offensive line is so bad that you must make quick decisions all the time. Bledsoe was in the league for a decade and he still made lousy decisions all the time. And he couldn't throw a screen pass to save his life. Time will tell if JP can overcome the indecisiveness and poor decision-making -- that's what comes with more experience. Even with a decent cast around him, RJ never could overcome that. But I think with a new offensive approach, some new bodies on the offensive line, and a little more patience, I think he has a decent chance of succeeding. He's shown me enough so far to think that, for now.

You know, as long as I don't have to put up with moronic playcalling on offense and constant blitzing on defense I'll be at least partially satisfied.

Haven't we been thinking about that since he got here?

Can you say PCP?

So much for the aggressive game plan. Looks like Carolina is beating us to the puck consistently and playing sharper. We just seem to be playing for the 1-1 tie going back to Buffalo....

I used to have the 1974 album called "Sounds of the Sabres"...I gave it to my cousin a few years back since he has a Sabres collection going. It's all scratched up but he can probably get something off of it...if he still has a record player.

I'll give you a 9 for the use of 'prurient' (would've been a 10 with correct spelling) but a 2 for missing the 'OTW' board.

I agree, I think they've done a good job with them. However, I never read the comic books, so I wouldn't really know if they were butchering it.

I always knew Sullivan was right about one thing, I just could never figure out what that one thing was.

We plant mostly drought-tolerant stuff here in the desert. I've spent the past few years converting our traditional sprinkler system to a drip system, and I've finally got it covering the whole front and back. We relandscaped our backyard last year, so we're mostly filling in and just enjoying the fuller growth this year. No grass, but I did plant some oriental poppies this year!

He sounds like a high-character kind of guy. Marv...get 'er done!

Reed just had an amazing ability to just know who was around him when he caught the ball...and what to do to make them grasp at air. That opening with him wearing #46 was AWESOME.

Phil Hansen was drafted in 1991. Leon Seals got the starting spot in the 1988 opener and there was a whole lot of pressure on him to provide even a smidgen of a pass rush. He ended up doing well.

5-on-4, perhaps. Won't argue with you on that.

I recall thinking it was for coke. It happened right before the 1988 season opener against the Vikes. Leon Seals came in and performed admirably. The Vikes game was the one that we won 13-10 when LB Hal Garner crawled on his knees to sack Wade Wilson to foil a last-second comeback attempt. Frigging great game.

No kidding. Soon we'll all just get used to 5-on-3's.

Wow...that's almost twice what I ever raised for the MS 150 bike ride. Congrats!

http://www.wgr550.com/sabres/fullstory.php?id=1596 Like butta... Edit: whoops, didn't see it posted below in stojan's thread.

No kidding. They not only didn't quit the entire frigging time, but they really pressed from the start of game one until the end of the series. It really seemed like they did just about everything they could possibly do, but just came up short...again and again. Damn, what a sweet team this is.

Creamed corn and Genny. Nice. Sounds like a long night for the toilet bowl.

But it's better than finding the squirrel!

October 2007?!? Holy crap. I really liked that show. But don't worry, "Big Love" will be around another season.

I was just flipping through the Bills' online store when I noticed on the left side a section called: "We Also Suggest:" In it were four jersey suggestions, two of which were authentic game-worn jerseys for $150 each. One was for #77 Kendrick Office and another for #69 Marcus Spriggs.

We see that everywhere here in Utah.