Just in Atlanta

? It's a legitimate thread, and the comments are all pretty legit too. Don't understand the point you're making.

These were things promised for this season, or more likely things I was expecting from listening to pundits, message boards and team PR: - A QB-crushing pass rush with Dareus and Merriman. - A respectable, at least mediocre run defense with an improved front 7. Hey, we were last last year...can't get any worse. - An already decent secondary, made only better with some depth during the draft. - A less than average line because there were no upgrades in the offseason, but one that performed OK last season. - An explosive kick/punt return team. - An explosive offense with the mix of Gailey, two mobile QBs, a cadre of promising receivers and the emergence of Spiller, a once electrifying running back. No one was predicting a run to the AFC championship. But I was expecting a respectable team that would be in contention for a Wildcard. I don't know who promised these things. Maybe it was just wishful thinking. Or my own faulty logic. But here's what we have so far: - I do believe we will be crushing some QBs this season, assuming Merriman stays healthy. Promise delivered so far. - Haven't seen much improvement yet on the run D, but I'm still hoping. - Our secondary got torched...by Brady Quinn. - Line is worse this year than less than average. It's pitiful. And dangerous for whoever is behind center. - We can't be explosive on kickoff if we're taking knees in the endzone. Thanks "Competition" Committee. - The only thing explosive about this offense is the diarrhea I got from mixing tequila, bourbon and Mexican lasagna after watching this pitiful offense play last night. As usual, though, I will retain hope that Bills management knows what it's doing, is turning a leaf, and building a team that will be respectable once again.

Imagine that offense kiddies. Who needs a line with the Black Staubach Jesus Fire duo? In all seriousness, Fitz isn't going anywhere. He was a good QB last season behind a suspect line. It's been two games, three quarters of play. Further, Fitz is mobile, perhaps even more so than Thigpen. I'm not saying we don't trade for Tebow, but Fitz is the man this year and possibly next because despite the way we played tonight, I don't see us being so bad that we get a top 4 pick.

Patrick Moran and the Buffalo Bros. did have an unnamed source that said Tim Tebow AND Randall Cunningham were in town doing shots with Ralph Wilson.

Yeah, I started that thread, and I believed it, even though I should have written good instead of great. This performance tonight showed no promising things to look forward to. Not predicting an entire season on this one scrimmage. But it's not looking good so far.

My time is somewhat valuable, like all of yours. This preseason game was a complete waste of time for me. Don't expect to make the Superbowl, but with Chan Gailey, I expect at least an exciting offense. Wretchedly boring and inept performance following a somewhat promising 1st game. Dick Jauron's live ghost haunted us tonight.

Wasn't there supposed to be some exciting football this year? Just caught myself nodding off. Woke up with Tim Tebow sliding into a first down. This message board is, in fact, more exciting. Bam!

Thinking the same thing. Bam!

Nice grab by Aiken.

Yeah, nice spin move and sack No. 48.

Yeah, we're the Colts, and Fitz is Manning. Ugh. This team looks bad tonight.

Yey. Another touchback. This new rule sucks buffalo d**k.

Tom Brady that is.

Ack. They look bad. They're making Quinn look like Brady.

Thanks for the update. Hope White is just shaken up. Not a good sign...

Just got in. Looks like I missed some pretty horrible line play. Tuned in right as White was injured. Yey Bills.

Thanks!

Thank you.

DJ and Member's Only go together like Bill Billicheat and homeless chic.

Dareus.

I'm sure it's a gadget play, but I guess two TEs on the line, two behind the QB with a FB in front of them. I'm not saying we need to parrot everything winning teams are doing right now. Gailey is doing the best with what he has. But I just hope the Bills aren't wearing acid-wash jeans and mullets to the party that everyone except this guy gave up. Guess I haven't figured out how to post pics. That was Michael Bolton in case you were curious.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/2011/08/18/081611.perloff_wildcat.SportsIllustrated/?sct=nfl_bf4_a9 I like the potential of Smith in the Wildcat, but now the craze is multiple TE formations, with the Pats using two and the Texans with...four! I have hopes for Chandler, but it appears as of now we don't even have one decent TE. I know, I know, Gailey doesn't really use TEs. Just thought I'd post this SI video.

Would like to see how extended play on offense looks like without Lee Evans or on defense without Merriman. I'm concerned the opposing defense will not respect our deep threat without Evans and that our own defense will be a one-trick pony without Merriman. Also curious to see how Tim Jesus Fire Tebow plays. Gotta admit I'm a little excited to see any success with the Wildcat, too. Not excited at all about the potential of our weak O line imploding.

They mistook Who'sYourMomma with Barnett. Seriously guys, nothing wrong with being aggressive about rumors and such, but due some due diligence at least. That is do some due diligence.

Lance Alworth is still alive.