richNjoisy

so now they have a terrible RT who does not know any of the playbook. smart move

I mostly agree Mike - having just watched the game but there was one longish pass where - I think it was aaron W had McKelvin-like coverage except he did have an eye on the ball - the receiver,,,I think it was harvin clearly pushed off to make the catch, By the way---has Mario done anything yet? maybe I have missed it or maybe it is just preseason.....

The Bills defense wil be hard pressed to stop this type of assault. I mean, think how hard it will be to get out of the way of such prowess with their height and girth?

yes - it seems likely to me the Bills are getting ready to sign someone and need the roster spot. not Lee Evans??

I drove in from Joisy to sit in my new seats in the Tops family section great group of people and no problems. I could see all the fights at the other end of the stadium and I kept wondering why get so riled up during the preseason? I can only hope whomever it was will not be allowed back in.

The entire AFC East (except the Bills) are having some major "issues" - The Cheatriots are definitely having issues with their O-Line And they have no pass rush to speak of. The plan, apparently, is to use their TE's even more this year than last for quick strikes. To stoip them the Bills will have to play up close and force Brady to go over the top - and quickly. Brady is obviously a great QB and can do this effectively but it is my impression that if he takes enough hits he will start to flinch and throw early and less accurately. That's how I see the Bills-Cheats game. If the Bills knock Golden Boy around enough then they will probably outscore them. So...I likey what I am hearing out of Cheatriot camp. Yep

would you mind changing your title? I thought he was injured. As to the subject matter, let's worry about this if he gets a penalty. Otherwise, this is small potatoes....

But, the Jets say, this is not a demotion or anything like that......Noooooo

And now....THIS from Jets camp: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/08/02/tim-tebow-jets-camp.ap/index.html?sct=nfl_t2_a3 The Bills defense is quaking in their boots they is....oh yes....the thought of having to tackle Tebow is making 'em shake.....

Browns sold today ... apparently http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/08/02/browns-sale.ap/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a4&eref=sihp

Marcel and Kyle say to the Jets RB's "come to papa"

Heading to the Promised Land from Joisy by myself JUST to watch the first preseason game Live ... so I do have some specifics to watch for 1.) First two defensive series (or maybe only one) - the push and pressure straight up by our new defensive line I am expecting 2-3 yards in the middle and more from the edges right away. 2.) How good is our middle linebacker? 3.) Gilmore in coverage 4.) If Merriman plays ........any sign of Lights Out? 5.) I expect Fitz for one series and a lot of spread formation - straight down the field probably 6.) Glenn vs Hairston on the left side.......Pears and all the others on the right. Backup centers.....good snaps? 7.) Easley - is he healthy.....? Is he getting open? Is he catching anything? 8.) Graham (see 7)....who else is catching the ball 9.) Young vs (gulp) Thigpen 10.) Is the new kicker getting NOTHING but touchbacks (note: he may be told to pooch it to the corners) 11.) The Battle between the Punters 12.) The fullback vs the H-back

Classic, John, Classic!

Oh I thought I had f'd up !! but I have the damn thing tivoed for the 25th as you do too thnx!

If you can, can you provide any additional information to your statement? Did the Bills fail using the Wildcat during the first 6 games? If so, which games so I can check this out. If it were later (games 7-16), again, point that out and, if you can, which games and how many times? if you are only going from memory, that's fine, but please make that clear since in your post your SOUNDED quite certain (based on stats and not your memory). Thanks WEO!

Forgive me for not reviewing the games but only going from memory (and some frustration during the 2011 season), but it seemed to me the following is true: 1.) In the first 4-6 games, the Bills used the Wildcat a number of times PARTICULARLY on 3rd and 4th and short. 2.) That we were successful in getting a 1st done every time we did this (MAYBE we failed.....once?) 3.) After week 7 (or so) Fitzpatrick stayed in at QB and either did a QB sneak or ran some other play. My recollection is the success of 3rd and 4th and short dropped markedly (it had to since my recollection is the Bills had a 100% success rate early on....nowhere to go but down) At the time, I know Brad Smith was playing a lot more wide receiver due to injuries but I still hated them not using the Wildcat for short yardage plays since they were so successful early on. This frustration grew as the Bills failed to push the chains later in the season on third and shorts. Supplementary question: Couldn't Vince Young completely take over the Wildcat role from Brad Smith? if so, is Brad's roster spot really THAT safe? Can any of you chime in on this? Thanks! -RichNJoisy

The Central Jersey crew plan to be at the airport to welcome our boys home Northern Jersey too I betcha....right Sid? (thank God we both have sober wives)

O.J. is the best running back I have seen in my lifetime. As a person, well.......sigh. The closest to his run style was Barry Sanders but Barry was more - much more - east-west than O.J. The closest thing would be a combo clone of Barry and Emmitt Smith maybe. Thurman Thomas was also exceptional - he could catch the ball and his screen plays were almost magical to watch. Freddie was -at times - Thurmanlike last year on some of his plays I never saw Jack Kemp play so I can't comment on his inclusion or exclusion in your list....

you would be wise not to question The Hammer ......... your ONLY defense is he DID state his source was not Buddy the Wonder Dog. Eric, did Buddy at least Ruff! his approval of your source???

you are not talking about the Bills are you? Those dates and times have been out therefor a while now..... http://www.buffalobills.com/schedules/game-schedule.html

It's hard to truly read tone in a post but I didn't mean to do anything other than nudge ya - didn't mean to upset you. I only wanted to point out that WE BOTH would like to have an owner that likes to win but beggars can't be choosers...I hear you. No offense intended.

mrags - I agree with the stay in Buffalo sentiment as a clear number 1 but , actually, I betcha you do care who owns the team....I mean, wouldn't you prefer it be someone(s) who want to win championships even if it means a little less profit?? like the current owner of the Sabres.....the Bills should exist to win Super Bowls. Wouldn't THAT be cool

I don't know PTR - how does one value such a "right"? You are talking about matching the highest bid...right? You can't be suggesting that a first right to buy means no bidding war...right? Again, unless I have read Ralph very wrong, he is determined to get the maximum for his team for his children (and wife). Restricting the bidders to only those that will keep the team in Buffalo has always been contrary to maximizing the offer. HOWEVER, if a current buy(ing group) is willing to pay "fair value" plus covering the tax hit for Ralph selling now, he might be willing to listen to this. I assume that that offer would also include keeping the team in Buffalo and immortalizing RAlph's name in some way (although if the Bills stay in Buffalo Ralph will be immortalized as his "child" the Bills will still be the Buffalo Bills. Case in point - does anyone remember who originally owned the Houston Oilers now that they are in Tennesee?). So, I THINK the bean counters can come up with a figure that is fair. This does mean the buyers will have to pay above market value to buy the team now rather than waiting for Ralph to ...errrr... ya know......

Certainly I hope you are correct and that Doc's "Inside Source" pans out but I still don't see how Ralph overcomes the "I'm still alive and any sale while I'm alive will cost my heirs dearly" problem. Now although it's pretty difficult to put myself in the shoes of a billionaire, I have assumed owning the Bills isn't just about money to Ralph - it is also the prestige and he honestly LIKES running an NFL team. Once he sells, he's out. Period (unless he sells to a family member which was never going to happen). Now, at 93 and finally slowing down, the prestige/power thing may finally no longer be an issue. That just leaves money. So, I suppose it is possible someone will overpay now to get the team now - overpay so as to compensate the tax hit. Maybe that's what's happening.....lord knows if I had the money, I'd overpay just to make sure the team stayed in Buffalo. We just need one rich person (or group of person's) that feel the same way. Eventually, I think one can still make money owning an NFL team

aahhh - that's good enough for me. I vote that you are "allowed" to start a new thread if you like on this if you hear anything more. give er a good title too, herr doctorr!