inkman Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 I find all the cheering, hooting and hollering for a guy when he: Walks onto the field He catches a ball He pretends to score a touchdown even though 4 defenders would have tackled him in a game Or basically just breathes ...somewhere between slightly and extremely obnoxious.
SKOOBY Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 He is a breath of life in a decade of dying, that's the part some will miss.
Glass To The Arson Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 I just hope the Bills announce the offensive starters at the opener!
SKOOBY Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 I just hope the Bills announce the offensive starters at the opener! I'll be there with the whole family, voiceless at the end of the game.
inkman Posted July 26, 2009 Author Posted July 26, 2009 He is a breath of life in a decade of dying, that's the part some will miss. Four games into the season, all that will disappear as fans realize this team isn't any better and should have capitalized on last year's easy sched.
Pitta Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 He is a breath of life in a decade of dying My thoughts.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 I just hope the Bills announce the offensive starters at the opener! I understand the sentiment. But as much as I hate the Cheatriots* I admire the fact that in 2002 they started the Super Bowl practice of introducing the entire team en masse (after the Rams were introduced as individuals). To me (and I know it's less fan-friendly) this would be the best way of driving home the point that it's all about team. The Bills are a fan-friendly organization however (witness the photos and videos coming out of camp in just two days) and I think they will do what they figure will generate the most excitement.
Pitta Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 Four games into the season, all that will disappear as fans realize this team isn't any better and should have capitalized on last year's easy sched. I don't think T.O. himself will be to blame if the team isn't any better at the four game mark. I expect Owens to be the most productive player on our offense, especially if the first few days of TC are any indication, as he and Evans have been on the receiving end of about 80-90% of Trent's throws. I think if we really are a disappointment early in the season, it will be in spite of Owens' productivity, not because of it. He will be a bright spot on an underachieving team, which may actually cause fans to fall in love with him even more.
Rico Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 He is a breath of life in a decade of dying, that's the part some will miss.
Guest dog14787 Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 He is a breath of life in a decade of dying, that's the part some will miss. that's my dog
Just Jack Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 I find all the cheering, hooting and hollering for a guy when he: Walks onto the field He catches a ball He pretends to score a touchdown even though 4 defenders would have tackled him in a game Or basically just breathes ...somewhere between slightly and extremely obnoxious. I'll be one of the few to agree with you. He's working, leave him alone. How many people would like it if someone came to their work and kept constantly screaming their name?
crazyDingo Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 He is a breath of life in a decade of dying, that's the part some will miss. See: Bledsoe, D.
Pitta Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 See: Bledsoe, D. What is the point you're trying to make? Bledsoe was a huge pickup at the time. The guy was still in his prime and was viewed as an elite quarterback who had been a thorn in our sides during his tenure with the Pats. When we acquired him it was a big deal, as he was the first legitimate QB we had since Kelly. He had a couple of huge years (4,500 yards and 24 touchdowns in '02), and we had a Top 10 offense. His production started to tail off as he was entering his twilight years. Then, Donahoe and Mularkey decided to go with Losman and the rest is history. He went off to Dallas and remained productive even though his best days were clearly behind him. No, he was not the franchise savior, but he made a huge impact on the offense and it wasn't his fault that he had to work with erratic coaching and a poor defense.
SKOOBY Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 See: Bledsoe, D. Without one moment spent in the playoffs, the air became stale. Did every team T.O. played on the first year after leaving San Fran make the playoffs??
Just Jack Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 Without one moment spent in the playoffs, the air became stale. Did every team T.O. played on the first year after leaving San Fran make the playoffs?? Yes. Philly made it to the SB, Dallas lost in the Wildcard round. San Fran made it to the Division round his first year also.
SKOOBY Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 Yes. Philly made it to the SB, Dallas lost in the Wildcard round. San Fran made it to the Division round his first year also. He made good teams better, Philly should of won it all that year as well. T.O. Healed up enough and played in pain during that SB. I think the guy is a gamer and has the heart of a champion without winning the big one, yet.
keepthefaith Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 He is a breath of life in a decade of dying, that's the part some will miss. He's the anti-Jauron and the anti-Trent.
Rico Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 He's the anti-Jauron and the anti-Trent.He's the anti-all but a select few Bills this decade. And Brain Dead Drew is certainly not one of the handful.
Not the real Gale Gilbert Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 I'll be one of the few to agree with you. He's working, leave him alone. How many people would like it if someone came to their work and kept constantly screaming their name? Well, it appears by all of his previous actions that Owens does like people constantly screaming his name. I think that the main point is the blind faith that many fans have put in him is unwarranted. Wait for him to convert a 3rd down or get at 20+ yard play in a game that actually matters before showering him with affection. I get that, and I find it amusing, especially after watching Owens do pushups in his driveway, that us Bills fans are giving him a clean slate right away. But I've done it, too. My rational side tells me that Owens, on paper, is a nice addition that will do well until it gets cold, and then most likely will criticize someone for running on a 3rd and 2 into the wind in December. My irrational side tells me that this guy will make some big plays, catch game winning td's (like in the 98 playoffs -49ers vs Packers), get opposing DB's off their game, and make the team exciting to watch and believe in this year. The fans cheering when he makes a 5 yard reception on a slant are on that level, I think. I say this because, as a former 3rd string QB for the bills, I speak for all fans.
SKOOBY Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 Well, it appears by all of his previous actions that Owens does like people constantly screaming his name. I think that the main point is the blind faith that many fans have put in him is unwarranted. Wait for him to convert a 3rd down or get at 20+ yard play in a game that actually matters before showering him with affection. I get that, and I find it amusing, especially after watching Owens do pushups in his driveway, that us Bills fans are giving him a clean slate right away. But I've done it, too. My rational side tells me that Owens, on paper, is a nice addition that will do well until it gets cold, and then most likely will criticize someone for running on a 3rd and 2 into the wind in December. My irrational side tells me that this guy will make some big plays, catch game winning td's (like in the 98 playoffs -49ers vs Packers), get opposing DB's off their game, and make the team exciting to watch and believe in this year. The fans cheering when he makes a 5 yard reception on a slant are on that level, I think. I say this because, as a former 3rd string QB for the bills, I speak for all fans. T.O. has more TD receptions over the past 3 years than anyone in the league, how as a former QB can you really not see his field presence. Watch the film and see that as any teams primary threat, he was uncoverable. Think that the whole league had no idea who was going to get the ball thrown at him when playing the cowboys?? 3 years of overpowering opponents says T.O. is a man among boys, above most. Maybe that screaming you hear now reminds you of your time on the field and what could have been. Guys like you never passed to a guy like T.O., unless it was a beer. Watch T.O. with a physical mid-range receiver like Evans around, it will only make him better, popcorn bag heating up.
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