Rivermont Mike

Hey! Is this the baby everyone keeps saying they want to see?

You've nailed it. Nobody can predict what Young will look like in Gailey's system. Watch OTAs and training camp and see if a more mature and focused Young emerges. I think Fitz has great potential to take the Bills to the playoffs. But if he goes down (physically or mentally), I'd rather have a two-time Pro Bowl player and a guy who's actually won NFL games under center instead of Thigpen. There are a lot of very football-knowledgeable people on this board and I learn a ton about the Bills and NFL football, but I tend to go with the football experts at OBD. If Gailey cites Young's wins in NFL games as a positive indicator, I'm going with his assessment.

I agree.

Fitz: starting NFL quarterback You: not even close

Agreed. The guy is a decent referee. He misspoke and he corrected his error to the crowd off-camera. Simple as that.

Love it. GO BILLS!!!

Just shave off the damned beard, Fitz. It doesn't look good, and it clearly isn't working.

I know he's a kicker, and I know it was near the sideline, but that was a damned good tackle for a kicker. It was the *landing* that caused all the trouble. Good for Lindell for saving a 6. And what the *hell* is wrong with our coverage teams this year?

I think his injury is worse than he or Gailey are letting on. Off day for the Bills, and maybe Fitz will feel better this Sunday in Dallas. I expect to see the O open up again.

I'll get called "Captain Obvious" for saying this, but...every game is a must-win game. I'm amused at the forecasts on this board that try to imagine Ws and Ls--and how many look past the Dolphins. That said, I totally agree that the Jets at home is huge. Be sure that Maybin gets a lovely reception when he enters the Ralph, okay?

To be fair, Aikman was complimentary of the wristband system, referencing the fact that when the in-helmet radio stops working, the sideline just has to signal in a number and the QB can make the call. Perhaps that helped Fitz after Fletcher flattened him. Another topic: how many of you held your breath when Fitz took a knee. I was worried it was his shoulder when they showed the replay. I probably missed the report on what part of Fitz took the brunt of that hit. Anyone know?

I grew increasingly annoyed with Troy Aikman's harping on the 'Skins being decimated by injuries. True, they've lost a few offensive starters. But for a while, it sounded like he was attributing the Bills' success more to the opponent's injuries than the effectiveness of the Bills game plan. He did not mention how Gailey had to make adjustments to fill holes in the roster--apparently, lining up a RB as a wideout to compensate for an injured wideout didn't make it to Aikman's game notes. Then the lightbulb came on. Who cares? Playoff teams dismember weaker opponents. If they are decimated by injuries, all the more reason to crush them. The Bills looked like a team that *really* wants the post-season.

PTR: on target. Bravo.

A few of us were having a conversation (at the Charlottesville, VA Bills Backers gathering) about our version of the Wildcat. It seems that most or all of the Wildcat plays this season have been rushing plays--despite Smith being touted as a decent thrower. Notwithstanding its effectiveness so far, is Gailey intentionally avoiding the pass version of the Wildcat because Smith isn't able to throw as well as he (Gailey) would like, or is he loading up opponents' film with Wildcat rushing plays so that he can unleash the Wildcat passing attack later this season?

Agree. Lots of games left, and we'll be healthy for the 'Skins. GO BILLS!!

Actually, if you are pointing out how it should be written, try: It's "holy crap, can we stop correcting the grammar?" See what we get to do when we don't have to analyze the O-line to death?

We'll survive, the sun will rise in the east the next morning, and life will continue. If you're still a Bills fan at this point, you've been through a lot already. GO BILLS!

You just captured the essence of the difference between Chan and Dick.

I cannot wait to see him get blown up by our O-line.

The coaching was amazing yesterday. Great calls in most situations--and watching Gailey mess with Belichick at the end of the game made it all the more fun.

In cars that are snarled in gridlock on I-93, and the Mass Pike, and Route 20, and the Everett Turnpike, and I-95; in nondescript, tan and grey cubicles on massive floors in pharma and tech companies, on assembly lines and in break rooms and in locker rooms; in conversations in Stop and Shop and Hanneford aisles; from the shores of Long Island Sound to Pittsburg, NH and from Boston Harbor to the NY/CT border: this morning, Patriots Nation is in turmoil. And for the first time in a long time, in Bills Nation, the morning is dawning bright and clear.

Every game is a statement game.

If they beat the Pats* at the Ralph and break the 15-game losing streak, I will rank them the all-time #1 Bills squad.

In Lynchburg, VA, they went to the Bills at the end of the Titans game. Was listening on 97 Rock, but was psyched to see that great finish! Go Bills!