PromoTheRobot Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 I think this is a bad idea of MM's to not publicly declare the starting QB. MM is already on the hot seat with the fans and media, and this only aggravates them more. 473330[/snapback] You're right. When the time comes to fire Coach Mullarkey, his candor and not his won/loss record will be the deciding factor PTR
todd Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 You're right. When the time comes to fire Coach Mullarkey, his candor and not his won/loss record will be the deciding factor PTR 473454[/snapback] I agree. Not pissing off the media is an extremely important part of fielding a good team.
Fake-Fat Sunny Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 It hard for me to see wnat your are upset about KH. I'm still in the camp which says if the HC has an option of lying to me and getting even slightest advanatage over an opponent or telling me the truth and simplifying things for the opponet I say LIE TO ME. I don;t think most serious watchers think the Bills are going to go with JP over KH after KH QB'ed the team to a win. However, most were surprosed when MM led the charge in emphasizing winning the next game over the big investment in JP and sat the youngster. I think it makes all the sense in the world to force NYJ to divide their tape review even a little between 2 QBs rather than know for sure the focus should only be on JP. In addition, JP was forcefully reminded in last year's NE game that whenever a player puts on the uniform he should be prepared to play. I like the MM uncertainty as regards to giving no advantahr whatsoever to the enemy and I like developing good training habits in the youmg JP that he needs to prepare fully to play whether he starts or not. Regarding the OL, barring dings in practice I think the line-up will be: LT- Gandy- defintiely hurt his elbow in the Maimi game but reports indicate this ding is not serious and he will suit up and it may take some cortizone but he will play with the same strenghts and limitations he brings to the game. LG- Anderson- I think he has disappointed so far as he has not improved under JMac coaching and gets too many notiveable penalties. This being said, he does not suck completely and has a big body which allows him to be a reasonable though not feared blocker. C- Teague is the best player on the Bills OL right now. Given the lowgrade talent around him this may not say much in terms of his playing skills, but he deserves credit along with WM for us being effective in the run game at all. RG- Villarial is out of the hospital, but Preston was impressive enough that as long as their are doubts or uncertainties I feel fine about Preston playing. RT- Williams not only was able to suit up on Sunday but even played some ST. Since I have heard nothing abouyt further dings I think he plays the 60 and Jerman sits. I think the key personnel questions is merely whether Villarial is a back-up next week or maybe we get Gesubnger in uniform. As far as tackle I think we go with the depth chart as is. In terms of improvement there is not going to be change in personel so we go with the average (at best) cast we got and JMac has not accmumlated a bunch of talented players but they are no horrendous and like a player like Pacillo last ear unable to even play the game.
Typical TBD Guy Posted October 12, 2005 Author Posted October 12, 2005 Regarding MM’s public relations issues, once more: Let me preface by saying that this isn’t – and never was - really a big deal to me. I care about winning first and foremost, with all this frivolous stuff coming last. So if MM wants to be secretive about injuries and who’s starting and such for strategic purposes, then I suppose that’s perfectly fine with me (although I wish he’d reveal more to us about CV’s ongoing mystery injuries). But having said that, it would be nice if MM acted more professionally during these press conferences and less like an immature prick. While I agree that Jerry Stevestojan and his fellow sports media cronies are of tiny intellect and could be easily fired and replaced by most of the people who post here, it’s not very adult-like to be condescendingly sarcastic and short in temper with other adults. I know this is the norm here at TBD, but you can’t get away with that type of behavior in the “real world” unless you’re a man of great genius or leadership. So far MM has shown to be neither, so in the meantime – for MM’s sake (and I really do want him to work out here in Buffalo) – he’d be wise to take the higher road during his media interactions. Regarding the injuries, once more: I can’t think of a Bills injury list worse than our present one since the last quarter of the 2000 season. But then again, my brain has purposefully tried to black out most of the past 5 years of Buffalo Bills history, so I could very well be wrong here. I know in 2001 we lost Cowart very early. I don’t remember 2002 being bad. We lost EM to a hammy in 2003, and as has been already noted we had the Vincent, Milloy, Campbell, and Euhus injuries at various times throughout 2004. Oh well, hopefully a few of you have more credible injury stats to add to this discussion. But just looking at the other total injury reports around the league (injury report plus IR plus PUP), I’d have to say that we are easily among the 10 worst in terms of both pure numbers as well as severity of particular players lost.
nick in* england Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Again, the Bills, TD, or even MM owe us "fans" absolutely nothing, nada, zippo, squat, jack, etc. Why some people think they can control another person is sad. Very sad. 473369[/snapback] Actually they are out of a job without the fans. So they owe us a considerable amount.
nick in* england Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 As far as MM's handling of the media: IMO he needs to relax a bit more. He did a good job last year and he's getting testy this year cos he is feeling the heat. He'd do well to get the media onside and spinning it his way to cut the team some slack... He's trying the Herm Edwards petulant approach, and there is nothing I abhor more than Herm Edwards.
shoveldog Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 On the issue of injuries.... I have two words to sum it all up... RUSTY JONES! Another blunder by Teflon Tom. Actually I'm fueling the fire with that comment. I personally think Tom has done a nice job, but I did not like the idea of letting the best strength and conditioning coach in the league go. Not surprising to me that we have injuries now that he's gone.
Alaska Darin Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 On the issue of injuries.... I have two words to sum it all up... RUSTY JONES! Another blunder by Teflon Tom. Actually I'm fueling the fire with that comment. I personally think Tom has done a nice job, but I did not like the idea of letting the best strength and conditioning coach in the league go. Not surprising to me that we have injuries now that he's gone. 473693[/snapback] Yeah, that's the ticket. It's not dumb luck. Really.
MDH Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 I agree. Not pissing off the media is an extremely important part of fielding a good team. 473463[/snapback] I don't even know why it would piss off the media. By Mularky not telling them anything he's giving them something to write about all week. How many articles could they get out of "Holcomb named the starter"?
IndyMark Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Actually they are out of a job without the fans. So they owe us a considerable amount. 473680[/snapback] Really . So they 'owe' us then, what, exactly? Sure if we bought a ticket to a game they should be there on time and play and if not we should get a refund but that is about it. While I sorta see your point, they certainly do not owe us anything considerable other than meeting the obligation of a 1pm kickoff. Outside of that they owe us nothing, nada, zippo, jack, squat. Again, the entitlement feeling of fans is way way off base.
Typical TBD Guy Posted October 12, 2005 Author Posted October 12, 2005 While I sorta see your point, they certainly do not owe us anything considerable other than meeting the obligation of a 1pm kickoff. Outside of that they owe us nothing, nada, zippo, jack, squat. 473917[/snapback] Your model of the football entertainment business is seriously flawed. Most fans desire more from their football product than the team simply going through the motions. Unless you're content with Ralph giving TD and MM life tenure, you must be no different. Not every fan is exactly the same, but the vast majority expect: A. Some reasonable attempt at fielding an entertaining (i.e., winning) product. B. Basic security for their family/friends when attending a game. C. Fundamental respect. Point C was the big issue in this thread. If you treat the fans and the messengers to the fans (media) like a bunch of mentally inferior lemmings long enough and consistently enough, maybe eventually the fans will stop offering their free time and money. Me personally? I'll continue supporting the Bills in Buffalo no matter how bad they are for how long or no matter how stevestojanny they think of me and treat me. But I do know that there are many others not as fanatical as me.
MDH Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Point C was the big issue in this thread. If you treat the fans and the messengers to the fans (media) like a bunch of mentally inferior lemmings long enough and consistently enough, maybe eventually the fans will stop offering their free time and money. 474008[/snapback] How is not giving the fans and media information about who is starting at QB treating them like "mentally inferior lemmings"?
Typical TBD Guy Posted October 12, 2005 Author Posted October 12, 2005 How is not giving the fans and media information about who is starting at QB treating them like "mentally inferior lemmings"? 474080[/snapback] Read Post #24. Sorry for the confusion.
MDH Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Read Post #24. Sorry for the confusion. 474090[/snapback] Gotcha, you make a vaild point.
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