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I thought his comments about not wanting guys on this team that are ok with losing were, perhaps, referring directly to Trent's actions late in the game (ie, running out of bounds on 4th and 11). Not that the offense had a legitimate shot at scoring 3 TDs in the final few minutes but you'd like to see your QB at least... well, do anything but sheepishly surrender.

Sadly, after initially feeling 100% positive that these doom and gloom media sentiments were ridiculously overblown, it now appears we'll be lucky if we can even make it to winless...

2001 was the year they went 3-13, but yes, I too am utterly shocked that we're essentially sitting in the same boat in 2010. I'm sure the Bills have given up on Trent as the QB for the future... after all, this is the final year of his rookie contract. How can they possibly extend him? What on earth could he do to justify it at this point besides literally morphing into a different quarterback altogether? Anyway, I'm all for giving Brohm a shot: I saw nothing from him in the preseason to suggest he didn't look NFL ready. His supporting cast may not have been very good, but he was a gamer and showed good pocket presence. I'm still surprised Brian Brohm didn't even get a sniff with the first unit. The only explanations are that Chan sees something he doesn't like in practice or he's giving him a little time to develop before throwing him to the wolves.

I think Gailey has accepted the fact that this offense cannot make plays downfield in those types of situations and he's calling plays designed to minimize the damage. Whether or not they improve this season, though...

Locker seemed, to me, to be a meathead with super high bust potential. Reading this article actually warmed me to the idea of him, however--- but I'm still more interested in Andrew Luck. He's played well against major college talent and actually has a history of winning in pressure situations. Elway notwithstanding, there is not a good established crop of pro QBs with losing college records. Losman and Edwards are 2 prime examples that losing in college usually translates to losing in the NFL. Then again, the gulf in talent is much wider in Div. 1 college football than it is in the NFL, where "any given Sunday" applies now more than ever. Not being able to elevate the dearth of talent around him at Washington doesn't necessarily mean he wouldn't be able to do it as a pro, but it would probably be a good thing if he had some experience learning how to succeed before getting drafted. Repeatedly not being able to do it, even considering his circumstances, means learning on the job.

D'oh! I get it now.

Gil Brandt's use of barometer in this context is perfectly acceptable. Why do you disagree? barometer (bəˈrɒmɪtə) — n 1. an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, usually to determine altitude or weather changes 2. anything that shows change or impending change: the barometer of social change

I don't think it's justifiable to proclaim the Bills' entire operation is "mind boggling" because they won't accept a mid round pick for Marshawn. Is gambling with a mid round pick worth as much to the organization as a 24 year old Pro Bowl RB? Would it be mind boggling if the Panthers refused to trade Jonathan Stewart for a mid round pick? Reporters that insist on adding snarky shots across the bow instead of only reporting the details come across like giggling school boys with milk squirting out their nose.

Ray Bentley--- he was a fan of the Ultimate Warrior from WWF

It's true Hawk has been a disappointment the last couple of years and has never lived up to the hype of being drafted #5 overall (which is not his fault), but to be fare, Marshawn is essentially the equivalent at the RB position. I think this would be an even trade at the moment, although I believe there is ultimately more upside for the Packers. Both players will be free agents at the end of the year, if I'm not mistaken, and I'm certain Lynch will not re-sign here.

I'm guessing it comes on the recommendation of Bill Kollar.

He did struggle for a bit around that time, seeming to miss kicks in important situations, but I recall him stating in the offseason that he adjusted his footwork--- I think he realized he was overstepping his plant foot?--- and then, suddenly, he was super consistent... and has been ever since.

1) I'm sure it's just because they were already signing off to the halftime show late due to the official timekeeper correctly stopping the clock with 1 second left and directing the players back onto the field. If he made it, then it would have a highlight worthy of replay. 2) Or maybe the media hates the Bills?

The photo clearly shows it is adorned with a Super Bowl XXV patch... there is no reason a white Giants jersey would have this patch as they wore their blue home jerseys during the game itself. A blue Ottis Anderson jersey, with the SB XXV patch, is also in the case. Not to mention, Simms did not play in the game and in fact did not even dress as he was still injured. Clearly, it is a Norwood jersey. Which is totally lame.

I thought we could only get better back in 2001. Little did I know...

For guys like Aaron Rodgers and such it's an aberration... For TE at this point, it's kind of a typical performance, isn't it?

That's funny, I could swear he started on Sunday against Miami...

I think it's definitely a fact that Trent is just the guy "for now", unless he really turns it around at some point this season which I doubt. He's auditioning for an extension--- this is his last year of his his rookie contract, after all. If Chan and Buddy truly felt at this point that Trent was the QB beyond this season they would have already extended him. You're dead on about the tackles in this year's draft--- Nix stated in the Buffalo News last week that they would've taken either Trent Williams or Russel Okung if they were available, but obviously they were both gone by the time the Bills picked at 9. No other tackle has shown much yet but that doesn't mean there won't be a sleeper from 2010 that turns into a stud.

I think after the past 10 years of fiendish mediocrity I am no longer able to realistically assess quality football.... or at least to what degree there is any quality present in Buffalo Bills football. Honest to god, I don't even know what I'm looking at whilst watching the Bills. Every year it seems that there is something to genuinely feel positive about that turns out to be a far reaching conspiracy at best. WTF? All I want is to know whether or not my football team is any good. How is it possible the 2010 edition appears to be vastly inferior to the 2009 version?

The Bills drafting for the better part of the past decade was absolutely awful, and this is no excuse, but just to show the kind of crap shoot the NFL draft is the Packers were allegedly upset that they missed out on Losman and picked Rodgers as a consolation prize. Our loss and their considerable gain.

The only explanation is that he had Trent on his fantasy team. Although that's pretty inexcusable in it's own right.

Roy Hobbs had a heck of an arm. I wonder if he could play QB? Heck, I'd settle for a 70 year old Robert Redford, at least he could step up in the pocket.

Urbik was cut by Pittsburgh not Miami. The Dolphins actually put a claim in to sign him but the Bills were higher on the waiver list. Not that our line doesn't suck.

They're one of the better teams in the NFL at getting off the field on 3rd down... on offense.

Although I like our crew of returners and our kickers I'm not sure our special teams are better than Miami's. After all, the returners don't really factor in as much if the blocking isn't there. The one positive note that is consistently made in regards to the 2010 Buffalo Bills are the special teams, but that's clearly just lazy reporting based on reputation. Like so many have said, let's wait until the true 2010 Bills reveal themselves before we give a lick about what the media types report as fact. Quite frankly, I think they'll be doing some Chan ball washing by mid season.