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Perry Fewell really screwed the pooch today at the end of the first half. Why on earth weren't we calling time outs with 2 minutes left to play?! Maybe we could have come away with some points...

I for one feel terrible for his friends and family. BUT it bothers me how the media and the NFL are painting a picture of him as a remodeled human being. I believe Marvin Lewis referred to him as a "beacon of light." Now this young man may very well have been making strides in reforming his behavior, but he clearly wasn't there yet. This is a tragic story, but something that he brought upon himself. The way the media is portraying him is downright irresponsible...

HAHAHA +100

We have to change the uniforms to break the curse. The Bills haven't sniffed the playoffs since changing to the Donahoe era unis! REVERSE the curse!!!

You are completely off base on most of your points here. Yes, JP's glaring weakness was indeed that he could not process the play happening around him. This is the reason he did not succeed in Buffalo as the kid had all of the physical tools you could want... I would be curious what makes you say "he was never a student of the game?" and "He never wholed himself up in the film room.".... considering that his QB coach Sam Wyche (widely considered a great QB coach) publicly praised JP's work ethic and time spent studying film. I'm paraphrasing but I recall Wyche stating that JP had one of the best work ethics he had ever seen...I think he would know a little better than you....

Classy thread. Best wishes Lori.

Holy Crap I pissed myself watching that video. Honestly...the guy had to have been planning to buy a new tv....

I agree. But for the record, Buffalo did sell out that game, just not in time to have the black out lifted.

This is unbelievably sad. Even if your not a fan, passing up free tickets to pro football game!?!?! It really is true that if that Jags have a losing season they will struggle to draw 30,000 to their games! I am giving us Bills fans some serious kudos for continuing to fill up the Ralph every Sunday in spite of the product we have been seeing!

I say..BRAVO to you sir!

I don't think they will be able to garner a pick like that trading down to 14-18. 2nd round pick and change maybe... But I agree, he is not a top 10 pick. I would put him at a lower 1st round talent at this point. But remember what happened to Vince Young's stock after his performance in the National Championship game that year? Pike isn't in the Championship, but a good showing against Florida could move him up a bit.

Good quote. Back to the topic of the thread. I wouldn't be too concerned. As other posters have commented, if the site is hosted outside of the Country there isn't much that can be done...yet....

No. I hate that S.O.B. Can never forgive him for the Superbowl losses...

I like Tony Pike.

I am very glad that I am at work and cannot click on that link....

YESSS!!!

Sorry, I misread your post. My bad...Good point!!!!

That is an almost unbelievable stat.

Here is a list of the players they lost since last year: * OG Kendall Simmons - released; 2002 first round pick; ended 2008 season on IR[30] * LB Mike Humpal - released; 2008 sixth round pick; ended 2008 on IR[30] * WR Nate Washington - 2005 undrafted free agent; signed with the Tennessee Titans as an unrestricted free agent[31] * FS Anthony Smith - 2006 3rd round pick; signed with Green Bay Packers as an unrestricted free agent[32] * CB Bryant McFadden - 2005 2nd round pick; signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an unrestricted free agent[33] * OT Marvel Smith - 2000 2nd round pick who started 108 games as a Steeler; signed with San Francisco 49ers[34] * QB Byron Leftwich - Steelers 2008 back-up QB; signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers[35] * RB Gary Russell - released; 2007 undrafted rookie free agent, scored first touchdown of Super Bowl XLIII; signed with Oakland Raiders.[36] * LB Larry Foote - released; 2002 2nd round pick who started 83 games as a Steeler, including all 80 over the past five seasons; signed with Detroit Lions.[37] * LS Jared Retkofsky - released; signed last season when veteran long snapper Greg Warren tore his ACL[24] * CB Fernando Bryant - Retired [38] Sorry, but the core of the Championship team is still there. You say it was Cowher's team. Well Cowher still only won 1 Superbowl with his team in a lot more seasons.....

To answer your question: YES! According to half of this board. In reality, most of the components are still there. They just aren't playing well right now.

First off, I'm very sorry to hear about your Father. I saw this segment as well. The kid seems about as tough, genuine and motivated as it gets. Seems like an all around good guy! I hope comes back and tears up on the gridiron next year and beyond and more importantly that he remains cancer free... On a side note. What did you think of the show? I thought it seemed very "real" and was very well done (not over produced).

This just goes to show you how fleeting and fragile the recipe to winning in the NFL actually is...Wow did this team fall off....

Tomlin has as many SuperBowl victories as Cowher. AND in a lot less time.... Just saying....