cåblelady Posted March 29, 2006 Posted March 29, 2006 I will try to read through the board without putting my fist through my computer screen, praying that the rumor about JP going to the trading block.....IS simply a rumor.
ajzepp Posted March 29, 2006 Posted March 29, 2006 I will try to read through the board without putting my fist through my computer screen, praying that the rumor about JP going to the trading block.....IS simply a rumor. 646145[/snapback] Right there with ya......it took me (and yeah, I know it wasn't just me) a long time to recover from last season....I'm only now barely able to post more on the main board instead of just hiding out in OT land. But JP is the one big bright spot that has me excited for next season.....I just can't really get on the Craig Nall bandwagon, and Holcomb is still just a backup to me. I hope it's just some unfounded rumor, too.
grape ape Posted March 29, 2006 Posted March 29, 2006 really it's the only thing the fan can do refund the tickets or just dont show up to the games
krazykat Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Why would anyone want to go to games next season? Sounds as if most of the reasons would be to financially support the team. I think that multi-millionaire Ralph can handle that. If Losman goes, we're gonna see fan interest fall off a cliff.
Just Jack Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Why would anyone want to go to games next season? Sounds as if most of the reasons would be to financially support the team. I think that multi-millionaire Ralph can handle that. If Losman goes, we're gonna see fan interest fall off a cliff. 646224[/snapback] The same way fan interest dropped when Kelly left, Collins left, AVP left, Flutie left, RJ left, and Bledsoe left? And that's just the QB's. What about when alot of the players from the SB teams left, like Thurman, Andre, and Bruce?
Yoho Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 If I didn't leave when Ron McDole want to the Redskins and Bobby Moore moved on to marry the Cosby mom, I sure am not leaving because some snot nose California kid did not work out.
Guest BackInDaDay Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 If I didn't leave when Ron McDole want to the Redskins and Bobby Moore moved on to marry the Cosby mom, I sure am not leaving because some snot nose California kid did not work out. 646274[/snapback] Watching McDole kick ass as a member of Allen's 'over the hill gang' was tough to swallow, but I can't blame the old Duck for flying after that good looking actress.
Nick in RaChaCha Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 I will try to read through the board without putting my fist through my computer screen, praying that the rumor about JP going to the trading block.....IS simply a rumor. 646145[/snapback] yup it is a rumor... just MHO I would punch my computer screen as well if the Bills gave up on 2 first rounders in one year. (3 if you count EM)
Dan Gross Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 First off, Losman is, dare I say it, a victim of last year's coaching staff. He was named the starter without earning the job, which is something that even he was uncomfortable with it. As a result, I'm sure his teammates, who have all had to fight to earn their starting spot, did not fully buy in to a QB who was inserted into the mix. That certainly didn't help Losman last year as he tried to keep his starting role. It would also account for any rumoured "team doesn't like him" messages... As to where things are now, it's kind of silly to think that the Bills would be ready to shuffle him off without even seeing him make one throw live, just based on tape. They just started the offseason conditioning program last week, so it seems far too early for the coaching staff to have assessed his current capabilities. Does that mean that Marv and company are not "testing the trade waters?" Absolutely not. You have a 3 way competition at QB (as Marv and Dick pretty much had said all along...Dick saying no one will be handed the starting job at any position, that it has to be earned, and Marv saying they'd be picking up a 2nd tier Free agent QB to give us 3 (non-NFL Europe) QB's), which means that there are 2 out of 3 outcomes that result in Losman not getting the starting job. Now this doesn't mean that Losman only has a 33% chance of getting the job, but if he can't beat out two other candidates in a practice scenario, then he's not going to cut it as a #1 QB for this offense during the season. If one of those two situations happen (Nall or Holcomb get the starting nod), you need to be ready for plan B. Plan B cannot (or at least shouldn't) include keeping Losman as a number 2 so you have to determine what your other options are. A trade is the best overall option because you get something for him. So where people are complaining that Levy won't get anything for Moulds because it's already clear the Bills will release Moulds, he's taking the opposite tack of looking for trade partners first in case he needs to dump Losman. This rumored "trade scenario" is not about Losman losing the team's confidence before he even steps out on the practice field, it's not about dumping a "TD guy," it's talking hypothetically with other teams to guage interest in anticipation of a possible outcome. This scenario would be completely consistent with everything we've heard from the coaching staff and front office, and I haven't seen them do anything that's inconsistent with what they've said they were going to do.
X. Benedict Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 I just can't really get on the Craig Nall bandwagon, and Holcomb is still just a backup to me. I hope it's just some unfounded rumor, too. 646148[/snapback] There is a Graig Nall bandwagon? We pick up a third string QB and the plates of the earth start to shift. Look in the sky, is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it is a flight from Wisconsin to BUF with Graig Nall
Peter Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Why would anyone give up their season tickets because of JP (or any other individual player)? I was a Bills fan for more than three decades before JP became a Bill, and I will be a Bills fan for many decades after JP leaves the team (whenever that may be).
X. Benedict Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Why would anyone give up their season tickets because of JP (or any other individual player)? I was a Bills fan for more than three decades before JP became a Bill, and I will be a Bills fan for many decades after JP leaves the team (whenever that may be). 646738[/snapback] Not me. From now on my commitment to the Bills begins and ends with Graig Nall. (peace be upon him).
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 If I didn't leave when Ron McDole want to the Redskins and Bobby Moore moved on to marry the Cosby mom, I sure am not leaving because some snot nose California kid did not work out. 646274[/snapback] I think it is safe to call him Ahmad Rashad... He converted to Islam over 30 years ago... Boy aren't we livin' in the past.
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Living in S. Virginia, Season Tickets are not an issue for me. However NFL Sunday Ticket is getting becomming an open question for me!
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Why would anyone give up their season tickets because of JP (or any other individual player)? I was a Bills fan for more than three decades before JP became a Bill, and I will be a Bills fan for many decades after JP leaves the team (whenever that may be). 646738[/snapback] Let me guess? Maybe you and I DON'T think he has got a nice butt. Of course I can't speak for you CableLady... Just remember engligtenment is non-attachment...
Peter Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Let me guess? Maybe you and I DON'T think he has got a nice butt. Of course I can't speak for you CableLady... Just remember engligtenment is non-attachment... 646754[/snapback]
macaroni Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Let me preface this with ........ I am NOT a JP losman fan as of yet ..... but the "trade JP rumor" is just that, a rumor. Think about it, if our last drafted QB just didn't "have it" (at least in the eyes of the new administration) don't you think they would be ready willing and able to go after the two primere EXPERIANCED QBs this off season ....... say what you want about the injury questions surronding Culpepper and Brees ....... I'd take either one above drafting ANY QB out of college. I'm not saying we aren't trading JP because we didn't get Culpepper or Brees ..... I'm saying the thought of trading JP has never entered the minds of One Bills Drive because we didn't even talk to Culpepper or Brees. IMHO ...... on a team as bad as we are, nobody ...... and I mean NOBODY should be untouchable for the right price, but to even think JPs head is poised on the chopping block is just silly.
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