chris heff

I didn't see it. Would be great if Marrone coached like a young Parcels. I hope he doesn't develop the arrogance.

You're right, that drive was Brady like. Take the underneath stuff, methodically work the ball down the field.

By the way the game is in NJ. There is an old adage that says if you sit down at a poker table and you don't know who the patsy is, your it.

I also felt on that interception that Graham could have done more. Shouldn't he have been coming back to that ball instead of waiting for it?

I've written all this before. I watched Manuel at FSU. He gets blamed for some things that really should be on his receivers. The FSU offense is perceived by some as simple. Perhaps it is in it's design but not in it's execution, especially for young receivers. That offense is a limited number of plays run out of multiple formations. If a receiver is in the wrong place it can make a QB look indecisive or inaccurate. Manuel also did not have a very good relationship with Jimbo Fisher. As to Manuel's current play, he is thinking too much. He seems to be so concerned about making a mistake, he is overly cautious,. He also aims the ball at times instead of just throwing it. When he is in a two minute drive he is at his best because he just plays. He did that on Sunday and in the first preseason game. To be able to run the two minute drill is a great quality that some QBs never get. As to the rest of his game, I believe it will come in time, as his confidence builds, the game will slow down and he gets to know his receivers better.

Since we are quoting The Godfather, "leave the gun take the cannoli".

EJ is much better when he is just playing and not thinking. It was evident yesterday during that last drive. He did the same thing in the first preseason game. When he plays instinctively he is great. He needs to trust those instincts other than in a two minute drill

I wore nothing blue. They won because they scored more points.

And gone into the end zone.

What is this defense going to be like when Gilmore and Byrd get back?

Don't say "mat".

Never liked Gran Marnier.

On the TD the two DBs went to Hogan and let Stevie go. Hogan has never caught a pass in a regular season game.

I think you meant Rams. I saw Kurt Warner say basically the same thing.

Route 17?

Where is the link referencing EJ's knee?

If the Patriots were playing the Taliban, I'd root for the Taliban.

Actually they won two championships wearing the throwback uniforms.

That's what I'm thinking.

Does anyone think that ridiculous formation splitting the tackles way out is going to work in the NFL?

Penalties, turnovers,and the inability to convert third downs. In that order. How many drives were killed by penalties? You can't give Brady a short field. You can't give Brady more possessions.

I could be wrong but watching that play live I thought a Bills player took it from Pats O lineman. Replay did not go far enough to show that.

Thought the same thing, perfect opportunity, they set it up all day. Must be worried about his knee.

The Bills really need to get the penalties under control. It is painful to watch. Two obvious missed calls Mankins giving Kyle Williams a big hug and Mario Williams flushing Brady, gets his arm grabed by O lineman.

As far as head coaches go Gailey was a good offensive coordinator. By his own admission he did not pay attention to the defense.