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    PFW:Increase in season-ticket sales only Band-Aid for Bills' finan

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    "With the Bills having already surpassed last year’s season-ticket sales of 48,236, many have seen the spike as a unified voice indicating that the Bills’ fans are “protesting” the relocation of eight games over a five-year span from Buffalo to Toronto. But according to a source close to the team, the increase in season-ticket sales is rooted in something far more obvious: The team is looking good. Coming off a 7-9 season while not losing any key players and bringing aboard a host of quality newcomers, the Bills are seen by many around Buffalo and the NFL as a legitimate playoff contender, rather than the also-ran they’ve been for so many years. According to the source, it’s purely coincidental that the ticket spike is coinciding with Year One of the move to Toronto, and that there’s no realistic chance that a groundswell of Buffalo support for the franchise to stay in its longtime home will have any tangible results. It’s seen as only a matter of time before the poor Buffalo economy will eventually prove too much of a liability for the team, and it’ll be forced to relocate permanently to Toronto."

     

     

    -F PFW for running this story and I would love to hear who their "inside source" is...

    Ralph Wilson has been crying the Blues since he bought the team..He even went as far as going to Seattle in the early 70's aboput relocating the team due to the economy..Broken record..The man knows how to pull every last penny and uses every option to get it...Dumb like a fox...

    who tinkled in Jerry's cornflakes this a.m. J.P.?

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    dude, the bills? you are aware the bills have him on the roster and benched his ass right?

     

    no friggen way could he start for the texans. no chance, he wouldn't even beat out sage, let alone schuab

    likewise he could not start on the skins.

    he could not beat out grossman (who is the same erratic big arm guy, but has won playoff games)

    he could not beat out delholm

     

    he could not beat out alex smith, although that is a close one.

    he couldn't beat out pennington (if he's ok wrt to health) and doesn't show much over clemmens

    he couldn't beat out the 1 guy in oakland, although that has a lot to do with him being picked so high, same with ryan in atlants.

     

    he's pretty much good enough for miami (but i think they might be big on henne) and i agree he should beat out croyel in KC.

     

    might beat out kid on the vikings too.

     

    that's 3 teams i agree he could start on, AND HOW CAN YOU MENTION THE BILLS? HE LOST HIS JOB TWICE LAST YEAR!

     

    the thing is harrington, leftwich, and culpepper could beat him out for those jobs if they were up against him.

     

    he's just not a starter dude, face it.

    You almost could rhyme this with Dr Seuss CAt in the HAt

     

    Jp could not start here or there

    Jp COuld not start anywhere

    He would not could not with John FOx

    He would not could not read eight in the box :wallbash:

    Memo to WGR

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    peter king has restrictions by his current job and he could no longer be on the show regularly...this was according to peter king last summer sometime.

     

    Obvious schoop is an ass, however most of you still tune in and listen and hear the ads so they are doing their job...right?

     

    Its their job to lead very opinionated conversations and express differences of opinion. The best way to do that is step on people's toes and get them interested in a discussion.

     

    Yeah, they beat hockey to death...but some people are interested in it (obviously not the majority of people on this board)

    They should, however, mix in topics about college sports like you said..would definitely increase local college popularity.

     

    Its just sports talk radio people...lets relax!...if you hate it, then just stop listening..a ratings drop will change their tune.

    I stopped listening to those 2 along time ago..The stupidity was neverending...I listen to gr for sabre games and Jim Rome only..

    If Hardy is a bust...

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    ummm NO? not like Hardy is going to get a new contract after next season, and who replaces Lee? If Hardy replaces Lee, who repaces Hardy? WTF you don't just let him leave, now if he doesn't want to be here you can't do anything about that.

    What if Lee Evans and Hardy bust this yr? DO we draft 4 wr's next yr...I was and still am being sarcastic...Take the worm off the hook before you swallow..LOL

    If Hardy is a bust...

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    i've been reading this board for several years now, but i've just noticed how many immature fools post on a consistent basis. Every post starts with an opinion (which is what a board is for) and then the poster is immediately attacked and there is just bullsh-t responses. Many of you must be really bored needing to start so much sh-- all the time. Get a hobby or a girlfriend or something.

     

    What if hardy is a bust? do we draft another WR next year? trade for one? count on roscoe, lee and josh this year? mike williams a suppossed 'cant miss' didnt even see the field his 1st year. or the dude for the saints last year.....our offense cant afford that this year if we want to go anywhere.

    What if Hardy is freaking amazing??Do we let Evans walk next yr?

    Grade the Bills overall draft

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    I wouldn't say it's HUGE when you have Bell who can play LT

    We needed o line backups..Nice pick..Our Def was terrible last yr we addressed that..We needed a wr we grabbed a decent prospect..I am not negative about this draft at all..I wouldve liked to see a Tight End that can run the seams and catch better than Royal but they must feel Anderson is the answer..Time will tell..

    5th Round Selection: Alvin Bowen LB ISU

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    He and Marshawn can have hair styling parties! :lol:

     

     

     

     

    He's the perfect 5th round pick. A guy that almost has all of the physical ability for the position and what he doesn't have can be taken care of by the trainer. The problems he has at his position can be corrected if he's willing to take coaching. In the mean time he can be a great ST player. I think this is exactly what a 5th round pick and beyond should be used for.

     

    OLB | (6'1", 223, 4.79) | IOWA STATE

    Scouts Grade: 48

     

    Flags: (B: BULK/SIZE) Lacks size/bulk for position(S: SPEED) Player lacks ideal speed at position

    Strengths: Displays excellent instincts, has greatly improved at reading keys and generally locates the ball carrier quickly. Reaches top-speed quickly, aggressive and makes plays in the backfield. Takes outstanding pursuit angles, does a fine job of using hands to get through traffic, never gives up and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Solid wrap-up tackler with better power than size suggests, tries to strip the ball in pursuit and can generate fumbles. Gets a deep drop in zone coverage and has average range. Does a good job of reading quarterbacks' eyes and generally picks up on screen passes very early. More fluid opening hips than most linebackers, shows good burst coming out of cuts and has excellent short-area man-to-man cover skills. Has adequate not great ball skills and flashes the ability to make big plays in coverage. Progressed at the collegiate level and should only get better with added experience. Possesses the tackling skills and toughness to make a significant impact covering kicks in the NFL and should make immediate contributions on special teams.

     

    Weaknesses: Possesses adequate height but needs to get bigger and improve his overall strength. Lacks ideal lower body strength and isn't stout so needs to be on the move to be successful. Gets engulfed too easily at the point of attack and struggles to hold up in the phone booth. Has some trouble bringing down taller ball carriers at times and needs to do a better job of tackling low. Lacks ideal top-end speed and is going to have some problems running with NFL tight ends and backs. Too small to play an every-down role at linebacker at this point and probably isn't fast enough to move safety. Can be a bit undisciplined and occasionally takes himself out of plays because he's trying to avoid bigger blockers.

     

    Overall: Bowen enrolled at Garden City (N.J.) CC in 2003, redshirting his first year and leading the team in tackles and tackles for loss in his first and only season. After transferring to Iowa State, he appeared in 24 games over his first two seasons (2005-'06), collecting 188 tackles (seven for losses), two sacks and an interception. (He led the nation in tackles per game--12.9--as a junior.) In 2007, Bowen started all 12 games and finished the season with 99 tackles (12.5 for losses), two sacks, five forced fumbles, and an interception. Bowen is an undersized weak-side linebacker prospect with very good athleticism, instincts, quickness and toughness. However, he needs to bulk up and increase his overall strength. In addition, he's quicker than fast and his lack of prototypical top-end speed is going to be exposed more at the NFL level. Bowen should come off the 2008 draft board in the middle rounds.

     

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    Why do you draft a player like that???? Just out of curiousity

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