atlbillsfan1975

You are spot on with all your points. A person can get addicted to anything not just drugs-food, gambling, working out....etc. It usually is the direct result of an underlying issue/problem (which you pointed out). Some people understand that and others dont. I know i did not till i saw it first hand.

In my original response i said 3 years at 5 mil a season. front load it. And the fact he signed it while Marshawns back up is irrelevant really. He wouldn't have gotten a better deal anywhere else. Lets also remember it was the Bills who found Freddy and gave him his shot...i mean if we are being Fair.

Beat the Pats. I know in this scenerio that means they loose the next two. But the younger guys will start to believe even more in what Chan is selling. This team is showing signs of understanding what it takes to win a game in the NFL. That is a stark contrast to the last 11 years.

Good teams are deep, well coached teams. The Pats have been able to plug guys in and not miss a beat over the past 10 years.Hell even the year Brady went out they won 11 games. Lets see if the Bills can do the same with the WR position?

I get what you are saying. And maybe the Bills will do that...i doubt it, and so do you(i bet). Those other guys you listed, to the best of my knowledge, havent said a word. All i said was wait till the end of the season. If Freddy is amoung the best in the league then, pay him a reasonable 3 year deal, front loaded of course. What happens if you give Freddy some huge contract now? And in 2 years he cant play. And you have some of these other young guys that are on the team now comming up for contract? It is a business. They get paid very well to play a game. Freddy is still making 1.75m this year. Come on, not sure what you do for a living, but how many years would you have to work to make that? I dont begrudge him or anyone for wanting to get paid. All for it, But i also have to see the Bills point of view.

How is it bulletin board material. All he is saying is the Pats are going to remember they played the Bills. Williams is by no means a " sh*t talker". People in the league respect him. They know he brings it everytime he is on the field. And it sounds to me like at leats one guy in the Bills doesnt care they have a little Patriot on the helmet!

I am sorry, but you dont pay players as a way of saying 'thank you' for what you have done. 2 games into the season, great. The Bills will wait to see what his numbers are like at the end of the season. If Fred is in the top 5-10 rushers, he gets a new deal. Most likely for 3 years. But as another poster said at 30 with 2 years on a contract, he does not have a lot of leverage. And i get he hasn't been in the NFL all those years. Not to many guys run faster the older they get, regardless if they have 300lb+ guys landing on their legs and back every week for 16+ weeks. I want Fred to run like he has the last two games for the next 100, but the likely hood of that is slim to none. and slim left town last week.

I understand him being upset. But he should understand the Bills stance. They are wanting to see him keep producing the rest of the year. i am sure he will get a nice offer from them. Fred is also over 30 years old, that is old for RB. Not saying he wont get paid, but he will have to be reasonable. Dont think he is getting a huge contract from anyone. Maybe 4-5mil a year for 3 years. History shows that RBs production drops off fast somewhere over 30. it is crazy, but go look at Thurmans drop off at age 31.

I did the same. cant do the ZZ top because of work. But going to leave it for now. Go Bills!!

Good catch. If my memory serves me right CJ caught a pass out of this formation earlier in the game. Chan hoped the LB's would remember that play and bite on it. They did, and the Bills won. When is the last time we had a coach out smart another team? I think most H.S coaches could bamboozle Jauron.

I agree he probably wont be a 30 touches a game guy.Maybe 15-20. IMHO he should be used like San Diego and now N.O. are using Sproiles. He should be returning kicks, and more or less a third down back. I know he was a top ten pick. But Freddy has only gotten better since that draft. Chan is going to work CJ in more and more. He has been holding back some of his play book. Lets hope he gets the chance this Sunday to bust it out. And CJ and Fred both get plenty of touches and keep Brady off the field as much as possible

Took a girl to the coat check room and found out she has a ten pin up her skirt- happens to the best of us.

I understand your pessimism. But your looking at the glass half empty. Campbell is not a bad QB. He is streaky, and when hot he is very good. McFadden is a great RB, behind a good Oline. Having said that, the Bills D looked average at best yesterday. Gotta to hope a few of the young guys progress, Williams being key. But the most important thing to take away from yesterdays game is the W. This team fought back and won. It is the NFL every guy on that field belongs there. The Raiders are no slouch. Fitz (who i am still a pessimist about, but it is a lot less today) showed he could be a gamer when it counted. Last year he threw a pick during similar situations. This offense is for real. The just had there way with a very good Oakland D. i get where you are coming from. Dont know how many times over the last several years i have uttered "just when you start to believe this year is different, they break your heart'. But for now i am 'enjoying the ride'.

Amen. This team plays best when they have a chip on their shoulder. If they keep winning eventually everyone will be talking about them. Chans agenda then is to keep them focused and ready to go. But they are all grown men and professionals. All Chan needs to do is pull out the press clippings from a few years back when the team went 5-1. NFL= Not For Long. You must prepare and show up every week.

Yes i have seen Brady get antsy once he gets hit. But you have to also remember the Jets have amazing CB's they can leave on an island. You want to leave McKelvin one on one all game? Bills need to get good pressure from sending 5 guys. and yes hopefully knocking him down a few times.

kelsay made a couple plays yesterday. But the D as a whole didnt look great. Kelsay still can't cover but if left one on one with a TE he can make a play in pass rushing. The edges if the D look a little weak. I am not a basher and never have been of the man. When you consider what he is actually making this year, it seems reasonable for his play.

Finally the Bills seem to have a coach that is capable of making adjustments at half. Chan showed why he is a great offensive minded coach today. He found Oaklands weakness and exploited it. How many times over the last 11 years has the offense looked confused and could not make adjustments? Or we would watch the other teams coaches make adjustments at half and then shut down the team in the second half? The D still scares me some. I hope Edwards/Wanny can figure out something for NE next week.

I just tried to find the funny qoute the old Jets coach(i think) had about stats. Something about them being like woman? Anyone remember it?

I hope the Bills dont think like the fans. Yes it is going to be tough comming across country and on a short week, but if Buffalo doesnt execute this game is a lose. I am a Bills fan. Campbell is still an NFL QB, he can throw the ball. He has had some good games in his career. Simply loading the box is not going to win this game. If the Bills front 7 can control the line, then yes, the Bills should win this game. I am liking Fitz more and more. But he is a very streaky QB, to say the least. He and all the team is going to be fired up. Its Chan's job to channel that energy positively and keep them focused. If the Bills are as well coached in this game as they were in KC, then yes i think a victory is obtainable. But by no means is it a cake walk.

Davis was one of the greatest backs to ever play the game. He had power and speed. I like Fred, but the comparison to Marcus Allen is much more accurate. I use to always wonder how Allen would tear off those yards running so tall. But he was incredible strong like Fred is. And they both share the knack of usually falling forward.

+1. He showed very good football intelligence on that play. Little things like that play are what makes a difference, and signs of a well coached/disciplined team. Lets hope it continues!

Remember Andre Reed and Kutztown? When someone is from some place obscure (and an NFL QB from Harvard is obscure) people bring it up. Lets just be glad the Bills got som erespect from King. He is a good NFL reporter, and sounds like he is giving the Bills their due for now. Just like he didnt have many positive things to say about them for years, because there wasnt much to say. Now the Bills need to go kick some ass on Sunday and even more people will start to take notice. Especially since then it will be the Pats coming to town.

it is going to be a tough game. BUT Raiders go on the road for second straight week , on a short work week, and travel east. Buffalo 20 Raiders 16

First of all he is a journalist. He is welcome to SAY his opinion to anyone, as long as he WRITES the facts. I would rather that, then what we get so much of these days, Editorials in the 'sports' or 'news' sections. And yes, I have been turned into a pesimist when it comes to the Bills. Sorry but it started with Norwoods FG and has been backed up time and time again. At the end of the third QT, i knew the game was in hand. Relaxed, and drank beer and thought today couldn't get any better.

he has not lived up to his draft spot, yet. I could see Chan using him more and more as the season goes on. Kind of like a hidden weapon. Finding ways to get him the ball in open space and lettin ghim makes plays..ie, shove passes, screens, linning up in the slot. Chan really didnt have to break out to much of his play book yesterday. If the Bills can run their vanilla package and beat inferior teams(god i never thought i would say that) then Chan will keep saving his more creative plays. besides a lot of old ball coaches dont like showing to much to early if they can help it. I bet in the N.E game you will see a lot of different packages. Chan will want to try and out smart Belichek. I think this is when you will see more of CJ.