WhitewalkerInPhilly

This is the sanest post I've found in this thread, even if I don't agree entirely. Personally, I'm not getting too bent out of shape about Marshawn not coming. It is voluntary. You don't see be sweating over Aaron being gone, because he has been consistently good. But Marshawn has every reason to come to as many practices as he can and few not to. Let's remember: the Bills as a business (as dysfunctional a one as they are). If you are working for a company and get arrested and lose time in the real world, you're probably worried about your future. If, while you're gone, your company hired replacement does better than you and does it for less than you (Fred Jackson) a real person would be worried for their job. And if then they hire a guy straight out of school, who seems to be everything you were two years ago(Spiller)...that's when you start retooling your resume. Marshawn doesn't have to show up, but he better have a f -ing amazing training camp, because at this point I'm scratching my head as to why we need him.

I don't know if it's time to break out the Kool-Aid just yet. But still, Fewell actually showed a little killer instinct, something that has been lacking lately.

...but right now I could bear his children. And I'm a dude. Whatever we're paying him, it's not enough. He's had five interceptions in three games. He's the single biggest reason why the Bills have managed to win the last two games. He's my new favorite member of the team.

Well come on guys, we all know what an unbiased person Bruschi is toward anything related to the Patriots. Wait, that's not right... Well, we know that he's completely in the loop on the Patriots, what with being an active player and all. No, that's not it either...

I REALLY hope that we do. There are no excuses this year: Alex van Pelt (a QB) is at the helm as offensive coordinator, we FINALLY have a GREAT #2 receiver, and we're going against an defense missing several starters and a depleted secondary. We NEED to.

2009 Bills: we can't suck more than last year...right? Right?

Awesome job once again Lori. Sadly, I'm inclined to agree with your result

Look, I really want us to win. But we need to face certain facts:The Patriots are looking strong. They're healthy. And they have Brady back. WE haven't scored a touchdown with our starting offense. And our starting RB is suspended for the game The biggest X factor is T.O., and if we manage to pull it off, it will probably be due to him.

Jesus. I thought this started at nine. I should never have looked.

Well, I can tell you that the film LOOKS f ng amazing. At the Cannes it won a nomination for best actor and I've always been a fan of Tarantino's work. Brad Pitt is a phenominal actor, who doesn't get all the praise he deserves because of a largely undeserved rep and who he's shacking up with. Another pair of excellent movies to add to the list are Se7en and Fight Club

No jury in the world would convict you. If you keep shorthand entirely within the realm of instant messenger and texting (which I can tell from experience gets harder the more you use it) then fine. But for the love of God TRY!!! While English and grammar sticklers can be annoying at times, it does not compare to having to stumbling upon post after post of people who don't bother to try. Anyone can make a spelling or grammar mistake, but it takes a certain breed of idiot to purposefully destroy the English language when they have plenty of time to get it right. But onto the main point, Wood is looking really good. He looked like a beast last Saturday and seems to have a good Blue Collar work ethic. I think that in a could of years he could be something quite special.

Well, let's face it: we have a bunch of brand new rookies playing on the O-line. This is something that we simply can't deny. Generally, rookies don't do as well as veterans. But I also know that until the season actually begins, we don't know what is going to happen. I think that if we can use the no huddle well the O-line can balance their pure athletic ability against their lack of experience. While I by no means think that we'll have the best O-line, if we're lucky and smart it won't matter.

While I have nothing against Josh Reed, can anyone here honestly say that what he does is something that can't be done by all the others? We now have TO as a number 2 and Hardy (when he gets healthy) for possession catches.

True enough. But they have a little under a month now to get a handle on it. If they can get to four quarters of no huddle, I think that we'd be headed in the right direction.

but is anyone else hoping that they keep using the no huddle? They looked a lot better in it this week than last week, and despite the first stringers not being able to convert for a TD we moved the ball well, and won the battles for TOP. Trent seems capable of making good decisions, and showed that he could chuck the ball (that early deep pass to Evans), pick apart defenses for short gains, show consistency (going 10/10. Can't really complain there) and showing he knows when to run (what beautiful play on 4th and 1) I know my optimism gets the best of me every preseason, but even without T.O. we did relatively well against a more defensive team.

I REALLY hope that we keep Roscoe. Hell, I wish that we used him more at WR too. The man is an insane punt returner, as is dynamite once the ball is (firmly) lodged in his hands. Did anyone see our punt and kick returns last night? I know that we didn't want to put the starters in, but it sucked pretty hard. The Bears, NOT a team known for their special teams had a better night. Jenkins? No offense, but WTF? He's a special teams player like Roscoe, only not nearly as important. Also, remember that T.O.'s contract expires at this season. As he's usually poison after the first year, we can trade him off and get 10 million to play with.

Look, the man did some pretty sick s t. I am not going to deny that. If Vick had done those things to people, he would be sitting in Old Sparky. Hell, anyone would. So, understand that I in no way condone his actions. But seriously. The man was caught, was prosecuted, served time and was released. He's paid his debt to society. The Eagles can dump him at any time before the season without giving him a red cent. Wherever he goes, this is going to hang over him. He's going to have PETA swarming everywhere he goes. That's the real punishment.

I wasn't jumping for joy, especially when Trent got nailed from behind on that one sack. That said, definate progress. They looked a lot better than last week and seemed to be more comfortable with the no huddle offense.

I'm going to have to side with you on this. I have come around to see Trent as the QB of the future and J.P. did make a number of stupid mistakes. Still, he looked decent. However, with our defense hemmorgaing points and yards like it did there was practically no chance for us to win, even if Trent had been uninjured.

OK the touchdown pass and the sneak erase the delay of game and fumble. I'm still nervous though.

Let's not forget: this is the team that the JETS put 56 points on. The -ing jets. It might have been just a bad game while the Cards were on the road but I'm more worried about our defense when we're short one CB.

I'll admit, I was a skeptic too. But after watching some of those deep bombs to Evans and how they seem to perfectly float over his shoulder...

Umm...not sure about the correlation here.

Because I don't have a daughter I have to agree with the Dean on this one. If I'm ever caught in the act by my girlfriend's parents I sure as hell want them beating me over the head with a pipe. That said, I don't plan on sleeping with anyone under the age of consent. If an underage girl's father found a 20 something guy with her I would agree. As this doesn't seem to be the case I have to disagree.

I agree. If we go 6-0 then there's no doubt that the team is something to be feared. Even if we split our next two games we're still in good shape. However, I do think that there is reason to be concerned. The fact of the matter is that we were down in the fourth quarter against two of the worst teams in the NFL, no matter what the point differential at the end was.