Gugny
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Trading him would have been the only win-win scenario. Now, whatever way it plays out, the Bills will lose.
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trading up for rob johnson???? didnt we pick him up for $25 mil from the jags because he had 1 good game playing for them??
Meant Losman. Sorry.
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1. Coaches
2. Antoine Winfield
3. Nate Clements
4. Pat Williams
5. Trading up for Rob Johnson
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Well, I gracefully bow out of the debate. I have seen the light, in terms of Cutler. He might put up some nice stats now and again but he is a terrible decision-maker. He will have an up and down career playing the way he does but won't ever be a consistent winner. TE will be a solid backup.
TE will only be a solid back-up if he's backing up a QB who never gets hurt. He sucks. Bad.
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Wait ... are you guys saying the Ralph Wilson made a poor personnel decision???
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1.) Ralph will never fire DJ during the season.
2.) No decent HC will want to walk into a disaster of a season.
Bingo and bingo.
Not to mention, there's no light at the end of the tunnel, either. Other than Byrd, what's going well with this team? It's not like we're Minnesota, who was a QB away from being a playoff team. We're a QB, O-Line, D-backfield, Special Teams and entire coaching staff away from being a playoff team. A QB and a head coach might get us to (8-8), IF we have an easy schedule next year. This is a product of years of neglect and mismanagement. This isn't just Dick Jauron not being a good coach, or Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick not being good QBs. These guys are light years away from going to the playoffs. Time to look at them for what they are. They're further away from postseason than Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit and the Raiders. It's just a bad team from top to bottom.
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Brutal. That's the best way to decsribe New Orleans Part II. Why that title? Well, both games shared many of the same factors:
1. An offense that was inept and squandered many opportunities given to 'em by...
2. A hard-working defense that busted its tail to come up w/ turnovers and to shut down a red hot QB
3. The customary questionable play calling and head scratching moments brought to you by Dick Jauron and company
Fitzpatrick continues to show that he's an answer, not THE answer, for the Bills @ QB. This team lacks a true signal caller. Great. I guess that means we'll get to see our inept management/scouting department go back to work to find a not so suitable guy to be the next QB to be groomed by a subpar coaching staff. The cycle continues. Meanwhile, the lines suffer, allowing very little in terms of pass protection (offense) or pass rushing (defense).
Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson did little in this game, but got little in terms of help from the big guys up front. There were a couple times I saw Bell do a decent job in terms of blocking down to clear the way, but since nobody can neutralize an up front guy and then proceed to attack the 2nd level guys, it doesn't matter. Even when they get some kinda push up front, the opposing LBs are there to clean up the mess.
Terrell Owens and Lee Evans were barely noticeable in this one. Not many attempts going there way, but w/ a line that is just atrocious in pass protection (their barely adequate as run blockers), this is going to continue to be a problem. Making matters worse is the fact that the "safety valve" position, the tight ends, offer little in the way of safety. On the plus side, I did notice Evans working harder to get open in terms of his route running. That's it from the plus side.
Another awful showing from the offensieve line. Bell, as my good friend William would say, appears to be very weak out there. It shows up in his pass protection and on plays where he must drive block the guys in front of 'em. Right tackle also is an issue, as Meredith appears lost many times out there. It's almost as if he's just come here out of the blue w/out the benefit of a full camp to learn the offense and to learn his teammates' tendencies. The interior guys, despite what I read quite a few times on this board, don't offer much more. Eric Wood is NOT a Pro Bowl caliber guard, folks. He's not terrible, but not elite. There is middle ground there, people. Really. Hangartner gets beat up the middle just like Melvin Fowler and Levitre is good to get beat a couple times a game, usually leading to tackles for loss. Where is this much tougher interior O line? Still looking...
As for the D line, things are rough. Going back to the Pro Bowl stuff....Marcus Stroud in the Pro Bowl? I wonder if I'm watching the same Bills games as many folks. I see Stroud get single blocked way more than I care to see a Pro Bowl caliber DT. Watch the game film and spotlight Stroud. You'll see him make a couple tackles @ or near the line of scrimmage, but you'll also see him taken out of plays by ONE blocker just as many times. Considering this, and the way teams rack up the rushing yards against the Bills, there is no way I could vote for him to go to the Pro Bowl, even if I gave a damn 'bout the game any more. Oh yeah, just like Josh Reed has been a whipping boy for Bills fans, so has Kyle Williams. Yet, he has been the most consistent of the interior D linemen this season. Yes, including Stroud. If he's as bad as some of the stuff I've read 'bout him here over the years, then why does the run defense for the Bills look worse w/ him out of the lineup? Hmm...
Schobel and Kelsay worked hard to put pressure on Schaub. Like I mentioned initially, the Bills did to Schaub what they were able to do to Drew Brees in New Orleans Part I; shut 'em down. I even saw, get this, Schobel BULL RUSH Schaub successfully and force a quick throw! Seriously!! Now, if only the front four could get any semblence of a rush from...
The OLBs. Not a stellar performance from these guys. Sure, there were lots of tackles, but not many impact plays. I'd love to see these guys shooting a gap and bursting into the backfield to break up plays, or flying off the edge and coming in there to make a big sack. Instead, we get a bunch of London Fletcher-like tackles for 5 and 6 yard gains. Posluszny did force a fumble in this one, and I did get to see what Nic Harris could do in some extended time (not bad), so it wasn't a total loss. Still, while they had stats, I just wish they had more of the stats you like to see in LBs: sacks, INTs, tackles for loss.
I thought the secondary was okay. Now, hold on there, I'm not being hyper-critical of the unit that actually DID come up w/ turnovers in this game. But, I'm looking @ the unit's performance and not just one player. That one player, Jairus Byrd, continues to be the kinda ballhawk the Bills need in the deep middle. Good thing he's there. Hopefully his play will rub off on the rest of 'em. Reggie Corner was adequate, but appeared to get beaten on a deep pass that was big for the Texans late (saw him and Byrd arguing after the completion) and he did get the (BS) late hit call also. He's got to starting working w/ Morpheus on his Matrix-like stopping in midair technique so that he won't get flagged on those plays. George Wilson was solid, but I don't like to see any safety w/ 15 tackles unless 9 of 'em are for losses. I thought McGee was very good in coverage in that game. He didn't come up w/ any big turnovers, but he didn't let things get out of control either. Aside from the one big play where he shook off Drayton Florence and picked up 18 yards, Andre Johnson was a non factor (his other 5 catches were for an average of 9 yards each). Very nice job on arguably the best wideout in the game. The real problem I see w/ the secondary is in run support. They get there late, and they don't arrive w/ any kinda urgency. No pop, no nastiness, just a "bring 'em down gently" attitude more suitable for flag football. That's probably why many RBs, even those who aren't big bruising type guys (see Moats, Ryan) can break tackles and go for big gains.
Coaching? Yuck. Let's keep it short and sour (ain't nothing sweet 'bout it). The fourth down fake punt call was putrid. My brother , a Steeler fan who attended the game w/ me, asked me, "what had they done in the first 3 plays to make 'em think they had softened 'em up for a play like that?" K, if you figure it out, let us all know. We've been trying to figure Jauron out for years. I just don't believe it can be done. Nice of Jauron to also keep his string of "games w/ blown timeouts" streak going, too. And, can we try to make defenders look as confused w/ pre-snap shifts as Bills' defenders do? It's almost as if everyone, including the opposing teams, has the Bills figured out pre-snap....and they're right most of the time.
Okay, so they're not going into the bye w/ an even record. Oh well. Things are going to be VERY tough for Jauron from here on out. Looking @ the remaining schedule and then realizing the Bills have to play .500 ball (which they couldn't do in the first half of the season) the rest of the way just to get back to Jauron's beloved 7-9, there is a good chance they won't even get to that mark again. Tough times, indeed. But, I will remain ever faithful to the Bills. Yeah, yeah, I realize I may be part of the problem by doing so, but it's a hard habit to break after nearly 30 years.
On a kidding note ... you could save yourself a lot of time by writing this in pre-season, then copy/pasting every Monday morning.
Seriously ... nice write-up. It's so grim. I hope this site is around long enough to see you write some MMQB stuff that says how awesome we were in all aspects of the game ... even though I might be in nursing home by then.
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You wish him success??
You mean on top of repeatedly landing a job at the pinnacle of a profession for which he has never demonstrated any talent for and for which he has been payed millions?
In a sense, he is the most "successful" HC in NFL history!
Ha! Yes, in that aspect, he and Ralph are both very successful in their roles. Ralph keeps selling season tickets and Jauron still keeps getting paid. But the fact of the matter is that we can't blame Dick Jauron for staying put. Ralph sells dreams and hope by making some kind of move every offseason (i.e. signing T.O.) that makes people "believe" that THIS will be their year. He couldn't give two craps about winning a Super Bowl, or even going to the playoffs. He takes advantage of the wishful Bills faithful year in, and year out. He makes one move to divert the attention away from an otherwise horrible team, and hopes that the move will sell tickets. It works for him every year, and he can still afford to pay bad coaches AND bad players while making a huge profit for himself. Dick Jauron would be an idiot to simply call it quits mid-season. Don't blame him for cashing in on Ralph's chess game that he plays with the fans.
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Dick Jauron is a nice guy who also happens to be a terrible football coach. He's the type of guy any of us would want as a neighbor but no one wants coaching our team. The guy is accepting the blame and taking a whipping every week. Not that he doesn't deserve some of it but it's really starting to go over the top.
Could we please lay off the personal attacks and just focus on how bad of a coach he is. Some moron in another thread thinks we should hire someone to have him killed! Really? Is that what the level of discourse on this board is coming to?
I realize he's leading the team nowhere but he's only one piece of a team of buffoons and underskilled players that are putting us through this. I'm as frustrated as anyone but when we devolve into wishing the guy was dead that's just a bit much.
Stay classy Bills fans.
Perfectly stated.
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I must say Im don't like any of those names with the exception of Alex Smith, he is starting to look pretty good. It would be interesting to see if Trent had a line to protect what he would do. Then again who knows. First thing is first though get some good lineman in here to protect whoever the QB is going to be and open up the holes for Lynch and Jackson. I don't think I can take another Browns type game!
If Trent had a better O-line, all that would mean is he would have more time to decide to either check down or take a sack. The guy is just not a good quarterback.
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When did this site morph into webmd.com ??
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the only thing that could save nfl football in Jax is 2 scenarios:
1. Draft Tebow and find decent success w/Tebow as the starter.
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2. Within a year or 2, a dynasty starts
I agree about the Toronto thing. If you could somehow guarantee the Bills' longevity in Buffalo and Toronto was guaranteed a game every season, I would be cool with that.
I don't know how people think Tebow is going to be successful in the NFL. The guy throws 5 completions/game and improvises the rest of the time. To think he'd save any NFL franchise is ludicrous.
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You guys think that Ralph Wilson actually cares about wins and loses...
When the fans stop coming to the games and stop buying merchandise, he might sit up and take notice.
In the 80's it took TWO back to back 2-14 seasons and fans in the stadium wearing bags on their heads, the stadium mostly empty and games not shown on local TV year after year.
The problem with this franchise is that Wilson doesn't have any sons to inherit the team. The Colts lost Robert Irsay and he left the team to his son who promptly hired Bill Polian, Bill Bidwell is letting his sons run the team in Arizona.
Personally, I think Wilson cares more about tennis and thoroughbred racing then he does about his pro football team.
What other owner would have kept Dick Jauron as his head coach for FOUR years, even Detroit was smart enough to boot him after letting him be interim head coach.
I could not agree with this more. Perfect assessment, IMO.
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The defense is on the field for 45 minutes/game. Of course he has a lot of tackles.
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gugny.... while i admit that t-shirt is a little bit vulgar, i disagree with you. This isn't just a game, its a tradition, its a lifestlye, it means a !@#$ of alot more than the New York Bowling championships. Or the England Darts Tourny. Bills football, Bills Pride envokes the strongest emotions from me. roller coaster of emotions of extreme highs and lows. They can make you a manic depressant. If the head coach doesnt think of it that way he shouldn't be here. Game planning and studying film and team preperation should be alot more important to him that having dinner with his wife on their anniversary, or attending one of his daughters birthday parties. Life revolves around the Bills, and thats how a head coach should view it. I don't think DJ feels 1% that strongly, altho i don't believe he doesnt' care at all. he would probably like a win but it doesnt' hurt him if they lose it. I don't like that. Buffalo Pride and the legendary Buffalo Bills are amongst the most important things to a die-hard like me.
I agree with you, as far as what an NFL coach should be, and how much time/life he should dedicate to his team on a daily basis. Believe me, I get emotional with wins and losses just like you and every other Bills fan does. I guess my point is that, as important as the Bills are, as much of a tradition/lifestyle it is - it's still not bigger than humanity. He's a man just like you and me. And I don't think either one of us would like our families to see our names smeared on a vulgar t-shirt or billboard. Just sayin'.
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Didn't Andre Johnson get hurt?
I mean, he doesn't really scare me as much as Andre Davis does...just sayin'.
Classy shirt and slogan. I bet Dick's wife and daughters think it's cool. The guy's not a good NFL coach. He has no business coaching the Bills. Big deal. No man deserves to be publicly humiliated and disgraced because of something related to a game. Come on. Save this kind of crap for Red Sox or Eagles fans.
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The only good coaches coming to Buffalo are on the visiting team. Period.
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7-9
exactly
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New signature... if you don't mind.
Ha! Go for it!
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We were tied with Cleveland when Roscoe gave them the game. Nothing indicated that the Bills were ever going to score again and win it. So at best 4-2-1
By the way ... I'm up in Queensbury ... land of the Giants and Jets fans. Hope you have more support down your way.
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Every team has a couple/few games like the ones we lost earlier. It all evens out in the end. I'd rather be (3-4) now, than (5-2) like this time last year, only to see them blow it in mid-to-late season again. We're really not a (5-2) team, let's face it. Sure, it would've been nice to have those two wins, especially the NE one. But we are what we are. But I LOVED THIS WIN!!! (I was the only one to pick Buffalo in my pool, and it put me on top)
Furthermore ... I don't care how bad Fitz was ... I never want to see Edwards take another snap this year. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!
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Trent Edwards just isn't an NFL-caliber QB. He seems like a nice guy. He seems to want to be good. He's just not good. He doesn't have the "it" factor. Before he does himself any serious damage, I wish the kid would just hang up the cleats and become successful doing something that he's good at. I think his confidence is shot. I think the first concussion has made him terribly gun shy. You need a short memory to be a successful QB in the NFL. He remembers that AZ hit. He remembers the Cleveland meltdown in the 1st quarter. He's afraid of it happening again, and he's doing everything he can to make sure it doesn't. Unfortunately, that means terrible decision-making and checking down way too much. He's a nice kid. I hope he does the right thing and I hope he finds something that can make him happy. Being an NFL QB just isn't it.
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1. Do we win or Lose? Lose
2. Fitz over or under 225 yards? Under
3. Will Fitz have 2 or more TD's? No
4. Will we have a 100 yard rusher? No
5. Do either of WR's have a 100 yard game (or both)? No
6. Bills 20+ points scored? No
7. Bills 20+ points allowed? Yes
8. Will we give up more than 3 sacks: Yes
9. Will we have less than 4 penalites: No
10. Miscellaneious prediction: Carolina will dominate the Time of Possesion stat.
27-10 Carolina
The realist in me says this is going to be right on the money. I just hope it's wrong!!
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I doubt you'll have a problem wearing Texans gear. It's not like it's Miami or the Jets. And, as said previously by someone, don't judge the fan base on a few idiotic, loud-mouthed drunks. I live about 6 hours from the stadium, and used to go every year (streak stopped when my son was born!). The tailgating is unbelievable. I've never tailgated with anyone who was less than friendly. I saw someone's advice to dress for the weather. Take heed! My first game was Buffalo vs. Denver in late October. My buddy and I went in jeans and jackets. No gloves, hats or raingear. Make sure you have all of those things! Not only was it freezing, but it started raining/snowing and we were drenched and chilled to the bone by mid 1st quarter. Of course the game went to OT, AND Buffalo lost! So it was like a quadruple whammy for the day. But even with all of that, it was probably one of the best times I've ever had in my life. Enjoy the game. Enjoy the fans. Enjoy the atmosphere. And welcome to upstate NY!
Cut TO next week
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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First ... using the word "anemic" when talking about a Jauron-led team is classic!
Secondly, I agree that it's not TO .. to an extent. He has clearly gone into the "I'm not getting injured for a crappy team" mode by not even attempting to catch passes that aren't on the numbers. I seriously think in any offense, the only way he's going to be a difference maker is if there is blown coverage and he's left all alone with nothing but green in front of him. Otherwise, he'll either drop the pass, miss it, or catch it and go to the ground immediately. He's washed up ... but this offense certainly doesn't give him many opportunities to prove otherwise.