Practice referees are like the kid who studies and studies for his SATs and does well on the practice exam; then when the live bullets start flying and he has to get it right, the kid craps out and has to apologize to his parents.
True, but the 'D' was getting toasted on 3rd and no matter how long from the get go. They're not worn out early in the game..they have to make some stops. When's the last time 85 year old Wayne Smurfet was a factor in the Jest offense aganist anybody, not to mention a supposedly good 'D' like the Bills'??? The guy was constantly open. Moss I can accept, probably McCareins, too...but Chrebet????? No freakin' way!
Bottomline, the offense finally did enough to win and the defense didn't hold up it's end of the bargain. Not to be overlooked in the loss is the fact that the Bills' special teams were of no help in a tight game. Moorman was subpar and McGee did not break any much needed long gainers.
They have to win ONE before you can convince me that they can win nine more after that...as long as they keep making the same dumb, undisciplined mistakes, they'll keep losing. Five weeks and four games in and they still haven't corrected the "correctable" problems. I like your spirit, but this team has shown no indication that they're coming out of this tailspin. Moral victories are not acceptable...not from a team with the supposed talent to make a playoff run.
I'm tired of them toying with me. The thing that is really killing me is that they have robbed me of the ability to get excited anymore. I was basically emotionless on their two TDs. Like a sucker, I allowed myself to get hopeful after Evans' score, but then reality set in again. I saw how much time was left on the clock and just waited for the other shoe to drop. I just knew that the Jest would score either a FG or TD and leave the Bills about 15 seconds with which to work. Turns out they left about a minute, but the Bills' "offense" reverted back to its old form. Even if they had gotten into FG range, that would have left Lindell in position to win it...imagine how ugly it would it have been when he shanked the kick.
This whole situation is just so sickening, it's almost surreal. I feel like I'm having a recurring nightmare and I just can't wakeup...
Sorry, but, he missed the boat. The Browns, Lions, Eagles, and Cardinals (going back to Chicago) have been around much longer than the Bills.
Also, based on recent history, the Eagles are more deserving of "Best Player Who Hasn't Won a Major".
Sorry, Tom, but I'm breaking trump here...Bills, Sabres, and Mets...or is that "Mess"? M-E-S-S, Mess, Mess, Mess.
Welcome, Peter. You'll find this board a refreshing (or is that frightening?) change from your usual AV nerd bashing board.
Not to worry, buddy...the wheels are in motion as we speak and I'm trying my best to work it out. Hopefully, I can let you know something by next week.
You and Lisa have a safe and fun trip and DEFINITELY get the Primanti Brothers sandwich...I can vouch for it first hand! Yum!!!
Tonight - Kicking back and relaxing...maybe finishing some stuff around the house and watching a little baseball.
Saturday morning - Going with wifey to take the two boys to "The Pumpkin Patch" and pick out their future Jack-o-lantern.
Saturday night - Going to dinner with my family for my birthday, which is actually on Sunday.
Sunday - Watching the Bills get their much needed and overdue first win. They wouldn't dare spoil my birthday, would they??
Monday - Off of work for Columbus Day but the kids' daycare is closed for a "teacher day", so my long weekend isn't so long afterall. I may take them to see 'A Shark Tale'...going to dinner that evening with the wife's family for my birhday.
Tuesday - Going back to work to get some rest.