TimGraham Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I just wanted to take a moment and thank Buffalo Bills fans, particularly those on Two Bills Drive, for visiting my Friday chats. Bills fans swarm my chats, outnumbering the other three AFC East teams 10-1 in questions and comments. Here's an idea of how incredibly well you respond. This is a list of chats by other NFL bloggers and various ESPN heavyweights the past couple days with their question and comment counts (received, not answered) for each chat: Steve Phillips 153 AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky 156 AFC West blogger Bill Williamson 173 NFC West blogger Mike Sando 214 AFC North blogger James Walker 322 NFC East blogger Matt Mosley 342 Chris Mortensen 380 Jeremy Green 384 Mel Kiper 426 Buster Olney 433 Ivan Maisel 441 Beano Cook 549 Pat Forde 550 NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert (who had his chat spammed by Pro Football Talk this week) 654 Colin Cowherd 970 Tim Graham today 1,280 Thank you, Bills fans. You kick serious ass.
The Dean Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Congrats! You deserve it. We come because you are good. It is unfortunate that you share a name with this idiot, though. Damn, there I go again. I really hope he isn't related to you.
NicholasCal1 Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 great job as always tim. I enjoy your coverage. big shout out to all the posters
IDBillzFan Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Tim, not to make you work here, too, but ESPN initially ran an article that the Pats* were pissed at Brady*. That story changed real quickly. I highly doubt someone just suddenly made that crap up. Something happened. I'm curious if you know or can share what you know about that. We won't tell anyone else. Really.
Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 You do a fine job Tim and we consider ourselves lucky to get a guy like you and not some driveling tard like Mort.
TimGraham Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 Tim, not to make you work here, too, but ESPN initially ran an article that the Pats* were pissed at Brady*. That story changed real quickly. I highly doubt someone just suddenly made that crap up. Something happened. I'm curious if you know or can share what you know about that. We won't tell anyone else. Really. I don't think that story has changed on our end at all. Our reporter, Wendi Nix, reported there was internal disappointment about Brady's decision to use his own doctor. The Patriots denied that the source had the authority to speak for the team. But ESPN hasn't changed its story. I don't know who Wendy's source is on this, but I know what kind of reporter she is.
TimGraham Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 You do a fine job Tim and we consider ourselves lucky to get a guy like you and not some driveling tard like Mort. Thanks, but I disagree with your stance on Mort. He's good people.
lets_go_bills Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I think I pretty much would speak for everybody when I say thank you for covering the AFC East as we make our way through this amazing 2008 season. Your coverage and articles have been great. The chats were fun too, but due to work I've only been able to participate in one so far. But it was great and you answered two of my questions. Thanks for coming by Tim.
MattF2000 Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks for the great chats Tim.. I read your blog posts daily.. Our participation just goes to show everyone Bills fans are the best in the business.. Go Bills and keep up the great work...
Steely Dan Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I hate to make you work too, not really But do you know anything about Ellis not playing for the team yet?
GripnRip Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I've been to quite a few of these chats and Tim's is by far the best. He has a great bead on our division and the NFL in general and he responds to a lot off off-beat questions and comments. Definitely entertaining as well as informative.
Buftex Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Tim Graham= good ESPN Colin Cowherd= awful ESPN!
sullim4 Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I'll be honest - I really like your blog. There's a lot of good, original material there, and it's a nice hybrid between news and opinion. I think another part of it is that Buffalo gets almost no national media attention, so for someone at ESPN to actually be covering the Bills on a regular basis is something to get excited about. Add to that the general negative feelings that most Buffalo fans have for ESPN's more recognized journalists/pundits (Mort and Clayton in particular), and you have yourself a winner. Keep up the good work!
Beerball Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Ummmmmm, so, the check is in the mail just like you promised?
Lori Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 As long as 200 of those questions weren't by the same guy asking 10 questions 20 times each. Yeah, we made a point of sending people your way, Tim, but they wouldn't keep coming back if you weren't such an entertaining read. Thanks for keeping us informed, and doing it with a wicked sense of humor. If you hadn't noticed, we like snark around here. One more thought, apropos of nothing: I know Mort's CV and impressive body of work, but damn -- even I have to sometimes wonder if Tom Donahoe has some incriminating information on him. That said, as long as we Bills fans continue to take potshots at CM in his chats/e-mail, he's not likely to think fondly of us any time soon ...
Tcali Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Congrats! You deserve it. We come because you are good. It is unfortunate that you share a name with this idiot, though. Damn, there I go again. I really hope he isn't related to you. Dean I think we've had about enough of you and your right wing views on this board.
CJPearl2 Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Tim, How long til Sal Pal is fired? Did you hear his interview? He was dead on with every opinion. Although it seems like ESPN will not agree
TimGraham Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 I'll be honest - I really like your blog. There's a lot of good, original material there, and it's a nice hybrid between news and opinion. I think another part of it is that Buffalo gets almost no national media attention, so for someone at ESPN to actually be covering the Bills on a regular basis is something to get excited about. Add to that the general negative feelings that most Buffalo fans have for ESPN's more recognized journalists/pundits (Mort and Clayton in particular), and you have yourself a winner. Keep up the good work! A good mix of entertainment and information is exactly what I aim for, so I'm glad to hear that's what's coming across. But please don't hesitate to be critical if you see something you don't like. I'm alwasy open to suggestions and negative feedback.
TimGraham Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 As long as 200 of those questions weren't by the same guy asking 10 questions 20 times each. Yeah, we made a point of sending people your way, Tim, but they wouldn't keep coming back if you weren't such an entertaining read. Thanks for keeping us informed, and doing it with a wicked sense of humor. If you hadn't noticed, we like snark around here. One more thought, apropos of nothing: I know Mort's CV and impressive body of work, but damn -- even I have to sometimes wonder if Tom Donahoe has some incriminating information on him. That said, as long as we Bills fans continue to take potshots at CM in his chats/e-mail, he's not likely to think fondly of us any time soon ... You're a good wrangler, Lori. Thanks for herding them my way. I'll probably see you guys next week, but my wife is past due, and I don't mean library books. Unless this drags out too long, I'll be at Jets-Bills next week.
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