Fan in Alaska
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It was a really hot day, as well. Perhaps that factored into rotating McCoy in and out of the game a bit more frequently.
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I'm realistic, but it is fun to think that it just might be possible to knock off the second undefeated team, back-to-back. Also, it would be nice to hand the Falcons their first loss in their knew stadium. You know, one for the history book. On a side note, that stadium is beautiful. When we get a new one in Buffalo, something like that one would be great.
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I would keep an eye on # 44 D. Lacey. He was a late cut of the Dolphins signed immediately by Buffalo. He was by far the best ST player in the Canadian league and then one of its top linebackers. I will not be surprised if he eventually sees the field on D. I think this guy can play.
Oh, that's right. I pride myself on knowing the players, pretty well, but today on that fake punt tackle I was thinking, "Lacey? Who the hell is Lacey?" Your comment reminded me of the recent acquisition. After he was acquired I brought up some highlights of his on YouTube. If he can do close to what he was doing in that YouTube video on New Era Field, then we have another special player in our ranks. Oh, and speaking of recent acquisitions, don't forget it was our 3rd string quarterback that was also in on that tackle.
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Didn't hear Dion Dawkins name much. Given that D, the rook did ok.
Yes, the rookie did a great job. I was worried that the left tackle position would cause fits and nightmares for us today. Thankfully, we didn't have to give it much thought as the game progressed.
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We'll never know but I'm willing to bet he makes a much better throw to Zay Jones on that play which would have gave us at least one more play to get the game winning TD.
I think he would have rolled in, untouched.
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Tolbert should not be running stretch plays. Vertical, not horizontal.
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Play action. Tyrod can't find anyone and then scrambles for a moderate gain.
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Nice post on the eve of the new season. I grew up in Oregon and my first football recollection was watching OJ Simpson on a big run down the sideline. Heck, it might have
even been on a black and white TV. Then, still in Oregon, I had the good fortune to have a Buffalo-native as my 6th grade teacher. He really cemented my love for
the Bills. He said that I should "write the Buffalo Bills." I never even thought of that.
So, as a 12 year old, I wrote a simple letter to One Bills Drive. They sent me a, I'm sure, standard letter back saying "thank you for your letter. Glad you are a fan, etc." They included
a player photo or two. Just to get something in the mail with the Bills logo on it was great. Sounds kind of funny now, but it was so exciting!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the new season. Go Bills!
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Funny but MCourty admitted it was his blown coverage on the play. Playing cover2 he had the deep half.
Given that it was cover 2 and that the other corner flattened out in the short flat on the other side (just like Gilmore did initially), Gilmore most likely didn't blow his coverage. I still like poking fun at Gilmore though.
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I used to absolutely hate seeing that patented "look back and try to blame someone else look" that Gilmore always did when he got burned. Strangely, it is enjoyable to
watch when it comes from a Patriot uniformed player.
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Grew up in Oregon, traveled all over in the military, yet have never spent one day in Buffalo. But I've been a Bill's fan since 1972. As crazy as it may sound, that video
made me "homesick." I could relate to the fan in the video that lived in Europe. When I was in Berlin in the early 1990s, I'd always set my alarm clock to watch the Bills'
games. Loved the video. Go Bills!
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Boobie Dixon on multiple third downs ... the only thing that didn't go well today. One 3rd down run was behind Urbik. Bad idea.
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@Dopey No, I have never been fortunate enough to even set foot in Buffalo. I grew up in Oregon and spent 20 years in
the Air Force. I definitely plan to make it to The Ralph someday for a game or two.
One of my earliest football memories is watching O.J. Simpson make a long run down the sideline (on the TV, of course). My dad told me to "come look at this guy run!" I was probably 6 or 7 years old. I finished watching the game and have been hooked ever since. A lot has changed in my life, but being a die hard Bills fan has been one of the constants.
In 1996 I made it to Seattle to watch the Bills play. Only Bills game that I've been able to attend. We lost, but I had such a great time. My wife and I showed up early and stayed late. We hung out after the game and watched the players hangout a bit before they got onto the buses. Bruce, Jim Kelly, Thurman...they were all there!
I have a whole list of "hard luck" stories that I could tell, but I tried to get to see the Bills in 1987, but the players went on strike after game 3 of that season. They were to play in Dallas the following week. I was stationed at a nearby Air Force base (in Texas). Military bases have places that sell discounted game tickets. I had the money in my hand, sitting in the parking lot, listening for the noon time radio announcement as to whether the players were going on strike or not.....of course they did go on strike. There went my chance.
OK, one more. I was stationed in Berlin Germany in 1988-1990. In 1990 the NFL started their exhibition game program overseas. The first year the Rams and Chiefs came to Berlin. I had a connection and got a press pass that got me on to the practice field the entire week leading up to the game. That was pretty exciting. My Berlin tour ended in December of 1990 and had to return to the U.S. Who goes to Berlin the following year? Of course, it was the 1991 Buffalo Bills team. I could have spent an entire week out on the practice field with the Bills!
I have the worst of luck!
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Just an observation. Even though I don't have that many posts, I have come to this board to read about The Buffalo
Bills for many years. If I was to judge fellow Bills fans from just what I see here, I'd have to describe (at least) some of
you as overly critical of others and very rude. Impatient with what others want to talk about, too.
If you are out of the Buffalo area and NOT able to watch the game on TV live, but go to NFL.com for a desperate
bit of news or highlights, then see a video with a 3 word caption "McCoy breaks ankles," you'd freak out too.
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As opposed to past defensive backs would didn't do S.H.I.T.?
Priceless comment! lol
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I'm sorry... But if these playoff teams that you list would want him enough to trade for him... Why would we trade him?
Exactly what I was thinking.
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@buffalofan68
"I say we go 5- wide with Watkins, Woods, Hogan, Goodwin & Harvin?? Spread those defenses out! "
Imagine trying to defend that!
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I liked the blue on blue, as well. It might be going a bit overkill, but how about the team work up a blue helmet with just a touch of a metallic finish to it...with a red standing buffalo?
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Yep, 5 wide with a near zero chance that our quarterback is going to scramble to the endzone. Nothing against Fred, but I want to see a backfield with FB Summers and RB Dixon...all day long!!! Especially in the Redzone.
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Those stiff arms that he threw on Leonhard reminded me of Fred's monster run down the left sideline, earlier in the season.
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I love "Big Sammy." After I saw that first big play of his, I went scrambling for my Bill's roster.
One thing is for sure, the Browns knew who he was. Here is an article that I found from 10 days
ago. In the article's poll, 84% of Browns' fans wanted to bring Gray back. I think we have a nice upgrade
in Gray.
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The Bills of the 1990s seemed to always be having their contracts restructured, willingly. That helped keep the core
of those teams together for so long. Hope the current players can think along the same lines.
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If Spikes is resigned, then Kiko most likely pushes a very talented Brown or Bradham to the bench...and the lowest linebacker on the depth chart, unfortunately, doesn't make the team. Can't imagine Brown or Bradham not starting, but what a advantage, having that kind of talent and experience on the bench.
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It is not just a matter of what he does for our team, but it is a matter of what he won't be doing to us by
being on another team. Can you imagine Sammy being on another AFC East team, running wild in our
secondary with his super-glue hands for the next 5-10 years?
Just some random thoughts on the game
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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If we had to give up a passing TD, I'd have chosen it to come from Matt Ryan and the Falcons. No shame in that.