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there are other players to be scouted aside from QBs (I mean I am sure they will watch them too)

same, LOVE TNF especially like the divisional game components

also good point....which is more fodder for the idea that wet conditions favor offenses

Worst part of wet conditions is for the DBs....a lot harder to keep up with WRs out of their breaks. Running zone helps that though

Local buffalo news (Pat Hammer on channel 2) says spotty showers, but in no way a total wash out...so good for us fans

the hit was to the head, deserving of the 15 yard penalty. Flacco was clearly going for the first down, Kiko dove to stop his progress (if Flacco dove head first/kept running), Flacco slid late so Kiko hit him. Kiko MAYBE could have lifted his arms up at the VERY last second to try to avoid, it is obvious he did not do this...but things in the NFL happen so incredibly fast I dont think he was trying to take Flacco's head off

hint: he isn't

would be great to see Poyer get a practice in today....Gaines too but I am less hopeful for him this week

Simply put: Boldin is our property. Thats how contracts work. If he was a 3 year veteran who did this, would we even be discussing this? No, not at all. Boldin signed with us to play, he chose to retire...as the rules state, he can play with us since we own his rights. OR, we can trade him, which we are seemingly facilitating. What is wrong with that? The Bills oppressing him would be if Boldin said "hey I want to come back", and the Bills responded by saying "We don't want you, so sit at home, K Bye"

I am not overly worried about the pass D, as of now. Two passing TDs came on the back of Lorax admittedly messing up his assignment/losing OJ Howard...the other TD to Evans was on a perfect pass/route/catch while he was blanketed by White. Great offensive plays will happen, and I am confident we can shore up the communication / losing guys issue with proper coaching, which we have. This defense WILL give up pass yards, no doubt about it. The goal is to keep guys in front of you, make open field tackles, hold to field goals and cause turnovers. Lack of pass rush is a little concerning, not just sacks, but getting QBs pressured so they make mistakes or are uncomfortable. Maybe this will be the week (against a stellar O-line lol)?

I WISH man, theres no way my wife is letting me do this....however, I am trying to make this work

all three please

jinx, you owe me coke

McDermott has mentioned several times lately that we need to do a better job at scoring off of turnovers...its no secret. We have lost games/let games be closer than they should by not turning TO's into points

?? Are you referring to the Bucs game?? The secondary was leaky all game...first drive we gave up passing plays of 21 yards, 10, 11, 11...second drive 9, 14, 14, 20....third drive 7, 19, TO....it goes on and gets worse after Gaines goes down. We have been lit up for two straight weeks, we have a leaky pass D right now and it is OK to admit that It is obvious we give up passing yards, thats kind of what our D is based on....bend but dont break and get TOs...it is also obvious the Raiders will attempt to beat us via the pass - regardless of who lines up in our secondary

real feel is 40 though....40 and maybe wet for a west coast team/QB...could have a negative effect

I think he was drafted to play tackle and that's the position he plays moving forward. Unless injuries/future drafts changes that. I have been wrong before but I think the staff views him as a tackle, and the way he handled himself at LT in Glenns absence leads me to believe nothing has changed in their minds.

I dont know if we will see Dawkins at RG...a rookie like him, having to learn LT/RT and now G? I just dont see the staff doing that with him on a permanent basis.

what a terrible waste of an article lol...."Raiders likely to test Bills leaky pass D" - uhhhhhhhhhhh DUH!!!!! great nuggets of wisdom from THE Thad Brown

he has the ropes and ball gags to satisfy his fetish, dont let him fool you, hes not interested in tying you up to prevent you from getting into the game

If the Buc's game was TT maximized then sign me up baby!!! I will take that performance all day, every day

oh yea, I see the legendary LSU tailgaters on Barstool all the time - putting each other through tables, doing bowling ball shots, traveling around the country to opposing stadiums and causing a ruckus....OH WAIT NO I DONT Stop it fool...how dare you speak about Bills tailgates and mention ANY OTHER IN THE LAND in the same breath (or in this case, within the same reply on an internet message board)

yea, as long as that player we get in return is a top 10 NFL tackle, like Glenn is

I very much doubt BH pulls the plug on the BN, at least while WB is alive...he has routinely stated his love for local newspapers, and specifically cited the Buffalo News. He has even said he would operate it in the red.

I cant stop - and by the way this is much more constructive dialogue that the first exchange - but how do you propose we can ever compete legitimately for a national championship? We do not have anywhere near the level of talent in our home areas that other college football teams have...and if they are good, they are choosing other colleges in the "area" (Penn St. Pitt, Syracuse, any ohio schools) because they have established programs. We, being a state university (one of many), do not have anywhere near the resources of big time, established programs to lure recruits. We do not have good weather or good fan support. We dont even have a cool name or mascot!! How would an alum make a difference on any of that? What could me cheering for them actually do? I know I am negative regarding our football program....but I think, rightfully so. The way college football is constructed, new programs - and yes UB is a "new" program - have NO WAY at getting to a competitive level. And no, competing for a MAC championship (which we have legit done like twice) is NOT being at a competitive level. I would prefer to just do away with the embarrassment and focus on things that our school does well. Thanks for the constructive dialogue.