WhitewalkerInPhilly

I have to assume they're doing all the things they struggled with last year all at once to get practice

I'm wondering why we keep trying to play out of the no huddle...and the O is looking a lot weaker than the D

Well, great D, same old offense

Three and out to start!

True. Oh no, someone may get hurt!

I'm happy to see Moats take the lead. The man spends a lot of time trying to be part of the community and he certainly has been moved around a lot. I'd like to see him stay where he is. For people who are worried about our LB situation, I would like to mention one thing: our nickel D. Last season we played half of our snaps in it, which is going to mean pulling two LB off the field to put in Scott and our slot corner. LB may not be a strength, but it shouldn't be too big a weakness.

Do I think he *CAN* be? Yes. He certainly put up the numbers while he was healthy and is a multidimensional back. And, for the most part, I think he is saying this as a way to fire himself up. Last season he had to be hungry to show his dominance as the starter as Spiller was expected to have it. He thrived off that chip on his shoulder, and now that he's the unquestioned starter he needs a different standard. Will he be? Undoubtedly the question is going to be whether he stays healthy. Our WR corps is still not where we would like it, and while Spiller is going to earn playing time we will likely be an offense which needs his help. If he can, I can certainly think of it as a possibility. If he goes down for any length of time he's going to miss out.

Has anyone used the rewind last year for the regular season and knows how it works quality-wise and how quickly they update it? I'll be out of the market this fall, and this had got to be the cheapest way to watch games that I've seen. Hell, I would spend more on the bar tab for the day than what Rewind costs for the season. I'm going to be a grad student and I'm on a budget, so I can see spending the day at the library and making a party of it at midnight. Sorry to repost, but do you know any good ones? While I could definitely wait, if I dont't have too...

+1 Point made.

Really, I think our CB was more important to fix. Now, please hold off on your flames for a moment and hear me out. The NFL is moving to a passing league. We ourselves showed this by moving to the spread offense, which is becoming more popular. Last season half of the time we were in the nickel, which means pulling one of our LB for a CB (or playing Bryan Scott). Furthermore, the most obvious way to beat our new and improved pass rush (which so far has looked awesome!) are quick short routes which require the CBs to play tight coverage. McGee may or may not be cut. McKelvin is fighting bust status. Florence kept getting beat and was cut. Williams is only in his second year. Meanwhile, we at least have a very solid LB in Barnett and promise in Shep. Even calling them a wash in talent, we needed to fill CB more.

Umm, I'm not so sure about that. Even when he was healthy last season you could see that we has slowing down a bit. It is unfortunate, but it happens. CB relies heavily on speed, and Gilmore is pretty much a lock at this point. I would like him to make the team, but I highly doubt he would be tagging the #1 reciever.

WAY to early to tell

I don't know if anyone else noticed, but on the front page they talked about how Dwans Edwards was moving to linebacker. Cue a very large "WHHAAA?" Well, it turns out they meant DT. Which makes a lot more sense.

This is good to hear. Yesterday people were talking about how it seemed the offense was completely dominating the D. It's good to see the Bills getting pressure.

I think it takes longer for a defense to come together, and there's also the fact that since there aren't pads they can't be as physical as they would normally be. I do want to keep an eye on Tank since he had a great first day. I would love it if he somehow won a starting spot.

Honestly, he won't be Jim Kelly for one Superbowl. He will be allowed to make one request of whoever calls themselves a Bills fan, and likely have a religion founded around him but to eclipse Kelly he would have to excel consistently.

I'm sorry to say that McGee seems to be dropping down the depth chart. He's done a lot of work with us, and I hope that he stays on for experience but if he's already not 100%. When we drafted Gilmore I was sure that Gil would the nickel corner to start but at this point I really think it's going to be him and Williams. Apparently Gilmore got beat by Stevie a few times yesterday, but also had a few good plays. Signs of progress

Young isn't looking so hot, but Stevie looks like he was never injured. Looks like Tank Carder had a field day against Young.

It does seem like Gilmore and Williams will be our starters. I hope McGee makes it for one more season, not because of his play but because if he goes our veteran for the rookie and second year duo is McKelvin *shudder*

I'm going to be moving to Pnilly just as the season starts. The Bills Backers have a place listed, but it's way outside of the city and hard to get to. So if anyone knows a Bills Bar in the downtown or northern parts of Philly I would love to know.

Not losing any sleep over him. Seriously, Hairston did just fine and Glenn will likely be a huge upgrade.

It's good to hear that he's making progress. I do hope that someone else manages to take the starting role, if only to help break Gilmore in. That said, when the competition in front of you is the guy who is coming off injury and hasn't had a good season in five years, or the guy who got benched six games in and has been labeled a bust...well, it looks like there is a reason that he's taking snaps as a starter.

I think that's very optimistic. To me, best case is Fitz is average, and the new D does everything that it has promised. Worst case, Fitz cant pul it together, Jackson goes down to injury again and the D is a bust. To me, best case we go 11-5. Likely 9-7, bad we do another 6-10."

In the end can we all agree that it isnt necessary to have an elite quarterback to win the superbowl, but it sure does help?

I'm happy to have him, precisely because of the fact that he and Jackson have entirely different running styles. Spiller is better when he can go to the outside where he has pretty impressive speed. He also got better at route running during his time as WR. With some consistent use, he showed that he is entirely capable. Jackson is phenomenal at a really physical style of running.