[TO's post game comments]

I'm on record as saying I didn't like the signing from the get-go, but I will admit, he's taken the moral high-ground and being a good soldier and not letting the media goad him into saying something that will draw the headlines. Good for him! Sure he's giving milquetoast answers, but he's got reason to.

 

1. he needs to look to the future and what team will sign him next year.

2. he gains nothing by ranting and raving about an offensive game plan that is about as diverse as your average Section VI HS team.

3. if he gives the media what they want he gets nothing but "typical TO" stories written about him

4. It's a long arduous season and face it, he's probably here for the duration so what does he gain by blowing up the lockeroom in week three?

5. He can get his frustration out once he leaves here

 

 

I'm right with you, Bullpen. I know saying that "T.O. acted like a class-act" may sound funny to us as a result of our view of him from previous actions and media portrayals, but T.O. acted with as much dignity and professionalism as possible could be done with a reporter seeking to tick him off.

 

I applaud Terrell Owens for both his skills as well as his handling of a unbelievable rough situation.

 

The truth is we have an undependable offense. We have a decent defense that just can't hang with top 10 teams in the 4th quarter. This has been proven by New England and New Orleans. The reason is simple. First, great coaching means great fourth quarter teams. Second, great conditioning leads to great fourth quarter teams. Third, teams with a winning tradition and mindset win in the fourth quarter.

 

This is what separates average teams from outstanding teams. Buffalo is average because there is not great coaching, conditioning, or a winning culture/attitude infused in the locker room.

 

That's why Buffalo loses.

 

Fire Jauron!

[Steve Johnson]

I like Johnson as much as anyone else, to a certain point, but if he can't beat out Roscoe to get on the field that's his own fault. If he was THAT good he would be on the field regardless of who was in front of him on the depth chart initially. People need to be realistic with their expectations for this guy. We've had this arguement over, and over, and over, and over again. Which one of his ten whole receptions last season, or his six whole catches in preseason, make you believe that he is that much of an asset? He does need to be on the field to progress, but he obviously isn't showing enough in practice to beat out the guys we already have playing right now. Get over it. If he's good enough, he'll be out there when he proves it.

o

 

Thank you! The only sensible comment about Steve Johnson.

[how about this trade?]

I don't see the benefit of that trade at all.

 

DeAngelo Williams is not worth trading. However, if you could swing a 2 for 2 deal and get Edwards over Garrard and Owens over Holt, then you have a good deal.

[greatest team of all time]

Define greatest team.

 

Without an operational definition, it is hard to define the greatest team.

 

If you are going for wins, then you are looking at the 1973 Dolphins and 2007 Patriots.

 

If you are going for the team with the most talent, I think the 92 & 93 Cowboys need a serious look. Yes, these teams both beat us in the Super Bowl. They had a ridiculously good offensive and defensive line. They had a Hall of Fame QB, receiver, and running back. They had a stellar tight end and a top notch full back. Their second receiver, Alvin Harper, was a talented player.

 

The 89 and 94 49er's also are deserving of a look as well as the 85 Bears.

[Roster Battles]

No surprising cuts will be made until the coaches have narrowed it down to their top 60 players. If you are shaping the last few players to make the roster, what do you do? Answer whatever question(s) you like.

 

1. Do you keep Hamdan or offer him a Practice Squad position?

 

2. Assuming three tight ends are kept, who do you choose among Fine, Stupar, and DeVree?

 

3. Would you rather keep a serviceable FB in McIntyre or a young but unproved RB in Omon?

 

4. As of right now, who is more valuable to their team over the next two years, Hardy or Jenkins?

 

5. What will be of better help to the Bills Defense Line this year? a) Cut Kelsay b) reserve a spot to Bryan

 

6. Which player(s) gets left off the LB corps this year? Buggs? Thomas? Palmer?

 

7. If it came down to one roster spot available at corner, do you keep Florence or Youboty?

 

8. How many of the Bills current offensive lineman on their roster could start for a perennial playoff team such as the Steelers, Ravens, Colts, Patriots, Eagles, Vikings, and Giants?

 

9. Who gets the axe at safety? Wilson, Wendling, Simpson

[Practice Squad]

I know we had Fred Jackson on the practice squad several years ago, so he has been a positive addition to the Bills roster. Have there been any other players in the last 10 years on the practice squad that have truly made a difference on our roster by becoming a solid backup or starter for our team?

 

I only ask because I sometimes think it is amusing that we get excited and say "I hope we can get him on your practice squad." If you are on the practice squad, it basically means you are worse at blocking than Melvin Fowler or more injury prone than John McCargo.

 

Granted, playing on the practice squad for an NFL team is better than 99.9% of us have ever done in our football careers, but a practice squad player is basically as talented as a 5th string waterboy in NFL level terms.

 

With that in mind, which seven (7) players do you want on this year's practice squad? And, why?