R. Rich

Their pass defense is okay when they have a rush. For most of the game, they didn't. The running game? Yeah, it needs work. QB? That's the x-factor for them. If they can get better play from the QBs, they could have a good season. Thing is, as cliched as it sounds, they got it done when it mattered. When they needed to rush the passer, they were able to. When they needed production out of the QBs, they got it. An ugly win for sure; now they need to re-focus and get their offense in gear.

You mean to tell us that 5 players were taken before LT? I wish I were in that league.

Too bad you won't be here Friday to go to Duff's in Orchard Park with a few of us.

We're staying w/LancasterSteve and his lovely wife Lisa ("The Beeslayer", as my wife and I call her). I just talked to Steve today and he also said that BILLS4LIFE is staying there as well Saturday night. Hotel de Steve!

Michigan-Miami of Ohio had one that almost was reviewed. Of course, there were a couple really bad no calls I saw in that one.

I'll arrive Thursday afternoon. I'm not staying at the Holiday Inn though.

Fred Taylor seems to have gotten past his injuries. He just finished his second straight injury-free season, one in which he rushed for over 1,500 yards. I think I'd take him. One to keep a lookout for: Kevin Jones. My brother is also in a keeper league and told me that Jones was the top pick in their draft.

The defense looks decent. LBs still have trouble covering the flats, but they are fast enough to compensate for any coverage errors. Playing cover 2 seems to fit this defense well. Zack Mills has completed "the cycle": he has a TD run, a TD reception, and a TD pass. Backup QB Michael Robinson is only a TD run away from completing a cycle of his own. Tony Hunt looks to be a pretty good RB. Good speed and he makes decisive cuts quickly. Not much dancing around for him. Good thing, because... The offensive line looks to be out of sync (sound familiar?). Once they get it in gear, they should be imposing. Freshman LB Dan Connor has looked pretty good. Not many spectacular plays, but he can close quickly, meaning he'll be around the plays a lot this year. Then again, their entire LB unit is pretty fast. Receivers look okay, which is a lot more than I expected. There's still another half to go, but I've been impressed with some of the catches I've seen so far. Well, it's time for the second half. I'll return with a quick recap of the game when it's over. I'll also have a quick recap of some of the other games I've watched today. Man, I love having ESPN Game Plan in addition to the network coverage and cable (ESPNs, etc.) stations!

Here's B-DON's team (justgivemedamoney): QBs: Donovan McNabb Josh McCown RBs: Edgerrin James Warrick Dunn Onterrio Smith WRs: Marvin Harrison Eric Moulds Justin McCareins Reggie Williams Rashaun Woods TE: Todd Heap K: Jeff Wilkins DPs: Sean Taylor Ty Law R.W. McQuarters

Here's BigDaddy12's team (Pro Bowler): QBs: Chad Pennington David Carr RBs: LaDanian Tomlinson Stephen Davis Thomas Jones Larry Johnson WRs: Torry Holt Joe Horn Jimmy Smith Amani Toomer TE: Jason Witten K: John Hall DPs: LaVar Arrington Ed Reed Simeon Rice

Here's Ima90sJezus' team (Buffalo Backers): QBs: Matt Hasselbeck Tommy Maddox RBs: Clinton Portis Marshall Faulk Brian Westbrook Eddie George William Green WRs: Darrel Jackson Chris Chambers Kevin Johnson Reggie Wayne TE: Alge Crumpler Ks: Jason Elam Sebastian Janikowski DPs: Chris Hope Deltha O'Neal

Here's KansasBillsFan's team (Punt Catchers): QBs: Peyton Manning Brad Johnson RBs: Jamal Lewis Michael Bennett Charlie Garner Emmitt Smith DeShaun Foster WRs: Andre Johnson Chad Johnson Peter Warrick Rod Gardner TE: Boo Williams Ks: David Akers Olindo Mare DPs: Phillip Buchanon Allen Rossum

Here's Fairway To Green, or FTG's team(FTG): QBs: Marc Bulger Byron Leftwich Carson Palmer RBs: Ahman Green Domanick Davis Chris Brown Willis McGahee Julius Jones WRs: Santana Moss Charles Rogers Brandon Lloyd Joey Galloway K: Matt Stover DPs: Zach Thomas David Thornton

Here's BuffBills#1's team (BuffBills#1): QBs: Michael Vick Brett Favre RBs: Travis Henry Lee Suggs T.J. Duckett Steven Jackson WRs: Randy Moss Javon Walker Plaxico Burress Donte Stallworth TE: Tony Gonzalez Ks: Ryan Longwell Paul Edinger DPs: Dwight Freeney Champ Bailey

Here's The Avenger's team (Wu Tang Financial): QBs: Trent Green Tom Brady RBs: Deuce McAllister Rudi Johnson Quentin Griffin Musa Smith WRs: Derrick Mason Laveraunes Coles Peerless Price Rod Smith Roy Williams Eddie Kennison TE: Randy McMichael K: Adam Vinatieri DPs: Keith Bulluck Jamie Sharper

Here's ExWNYer's team (Blitzing Barracudas): QBs: Steve McNair Jake Delhomme RBs: Fred Taylor Kevan Barlow Duce Staley Garrison Hearst Moe Williams WRs: Steve Smith Isaac Bruce Kevin Johnson TEs: Antonio Gates Erron Kinney K: Mike Vanderjagt DPs: Warren Sapp Jerry Azumah

Here's soljc's team (Saratoga Swingers): QBs: Daunte Culpepper Jeff Garcia RBs: Shaun Alexander Curtis Martin Kevin Jones Justin Fargas WRs: Terrell Owens Jerry Porter Drew Bennett David Givens TEs: Jeremy Shockey Bubba Franks K: John Kasay DPs: Brian Dawkins Takeo Spikes Derrick Brooks

Here's my team (Absolut Power): QBs: Aaron Brooks Joey Harrington RBs: Priest Holmes Corey Dillon Tiki Barber WRs: Hines Ward Larry Fitzgerald Marty Booker Marcus Robinson TE: Dallas Clark K: Josh Brown DPs: Ray Lewis Donnie Edwards Roy Williams Michael Strahan Mike Peterson

These are the teams in the innaugural season of the Buffalo Bills Keeper League. We start: 1 QB 1 RB 1 WR 1 TE 1 WR/TE 2 WR/RB 1 K 2 DP (Defensive Players; we use players, NOT teams) SCORING: Passing Yards (25 yards per point) Passing Touchdowns (6) Interceptions (-2) Rushing Yards (10 yards per point) Rushing Touchdowns (6) Receptions (1) Reception Yards (10 yards per point) Reception Touchdowns (6) Return Touchdowns (6) 2-Point Conversions (2) Fumbles Lost (-2) Offensive Fumble Return TD (6) Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3) Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3) Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3) Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4) Field Goals 50+ Yards (5) Point After Attempt Made (1) Tackle Solo (1) Sack (3) Interception (2) Fumble Force (2) Fumble Recovery (2) Touchdown (6) Safety (2) Pass Defended (1) Block Kick (2) With that in mind, here are the teams....

I may even volunteer for something like that. It's a good way to beat the heat.

It's free. Sorry you missed it. I can always start another one...

Okay. I still have your address, so I'll send it this weekend.

At least you're alive. That's a start. BTW, I finally watched that tape you sent me of the comeback game.

Thanks, Clements. We still have 3 more spots left.

None that I ran........err........I mean, what are you talking about, Dan?