R. Rich

Don't expect much "wiggling".

Very good initial post, Tucker. What took you so long?

I think it's a good PSA on game day posting do's and dont's.

I can't say I disagree much w/ Sullivan's take on the state of this team.

No, no, no.....they'll use the same old ploy: "Come on out and root for the team, wait to get your heart ripped out yet again, and go away w/ nothing. What, you don't like it? We don't have to stay in this broke a** town, so keep that in mind. See you on opening day."

So, one guy has shown he's not a fit for this team, while the other has shown glimpses @ the outset of the season (when we played some of the worst teams in the league) before tanking once we began division play. Sorry, William, but I'm not excited 'bout either QB @ the moment. I'm just hoping they get things turned 'round so that we don't go an entire decade w/out a playoff spot.

Let's just get this out of the way now so we can all get back to enjoying the holidays. Way to go, Fred Jackson! You showed a lot of heart out there. I only wish you weren't the only one gutting it out like that. Yet another lackluster performance by our offense. Were it not for Jackson, they would've looked abysmal. Edwards' inability to look down the field is really pathetic. As for Robert Royal? Ugh. It would be nice if our safety valve could actually catch. Also, the horrible game management by Edwards (on the field) and the coaching staff (putrid play calling) did not help matters any. There is no sense of urgency (way to end the first half and the second half.....yikes), not even when the time is ticking down and the team has little or no timeouts @ their disposal. Do they not practice these kind of situations? It wouldn't surprise me if they didn't. Jauron and his staff do more each week to show that they are ill prepared and that they do a poor job of preparing their players to play. We see the same mistakes over and over. And he'll most likely be awarded a three year extension for this. Great. I think this game clearly shows the Bills' deficiencies @ the linebacker position. These guys were too far off the ball, could not shed blocks to get to the point of attack, and showed little toughness in terms of hitting/tackling ability. Also, the way Mayo was able to chase down Edwards from the back side? How many of those plays have we seen from the Bills' LBs this season? I thought the lines, both offensive and defensive, actually had decent games today. Ryan Denney made a few plays, as did Kyle Williams. I still saw Kelsay out of position @ times, but that's to be expected. Kirk Chambers gave a game effort and didn't totally humiliate himself. Unlike the guy next to him. Mr Dockery continues to slump even further this year. What a sorry effort out of him. So, another year done, another 7-9 season. Three in a row. It's gotta be tough to accomplish that. Oh well, only 3 more years and we'll be competitive again. The perpetual "3 year plan" that the Bills have been on for nearly a decade. Wonderful. It's getting tougher and tougher to believe that this team's fortunes will change as long as Ralph Wilson is the owner and as long as Jauron is the coach. Unfortunately for the Buffalo area, a change in ownership will probably mean the Bills' departure. That's nothing I want to see happen, though I fear it's already in the works. I still have that glimmer of hope that someone will put together a group of investors and work to keep the team in Buffalo, but I know it's a long shot. Still, no matter if they can find someone to keep the team in town or if someone buys the team and moves it, I'm sure that they will become competitive once the change in ownership happens. Offseason time! Time to delve into the draft discussion, think of offseason scenarios to help the team, all of that stuff we do after yet another year of missing the playoffs. I sure will be happy when I'm not getting into this mode 'til after January. Only 3 more years...

It's a need, though I think the pass rush is perhaps a greater need.

I think any of our back 7 would be better suited in a defense where there's more size and power up front and a consistent push up the edge. If that's a 3-4, more traditional 4-3, or the current scheme, those are the key (and, right now, missing) items.

Bob, I don't think he's a bust. I am a bit disappointed in some of the fundamental flaws I see in his play: poor tackling angles, no pop @ the point of attack, and failure to get the proper depth on his dropbacks (something he had NO problem w/ while @ PENN STATE). In this Tampa 2 hybrid something or other (crap) defense, he's not going to be asked to shoot the gap constantly. That's the responsibility of our front line, in particular our DEs. Hahaha!!!

Chris Canty a "never were"??? If he weren't playing DE in a 3-4, he'd have more of the stats that the "I've heard of him" crowd like to see. I'm not sure how ready Dallas is to let him go either, but he'd be a nice addition to any D line.

Take the best player for the value of the pick. If it's a DE, OL, or LB, then go for it. I kinda like the Maualuga idea if he's available. He needs a bit of refinement, but it's easier to coach a great athlete up than it is to take a well coached player and make him more athletic. The pick could end up being a TE like Jermaine Gresham of OU. Not the best blocker, but man is he a threat in the passing game.

I really don't wanna know how it is you know Evans isn't a "solid number 2 guy" now.

I'm guessing you forgot: 7) he's soft, stupid, expensive, and isn't a lineman

In a manner of speaking, he is (or was, @ least). He is (was?) a slum lord. Just kidding, but he does (did?) own rental property.

I didn't know that 'til last Monday, when my Mother gave me $.75 to get a USA Today for her while we were out having breakfast. I don't read it regularly any more and when I do, I just go online.

Liar! That's something even my wife cannot claim.

Okay.

Link?

Why?

Hmm.....18 hours to game plan, go over tendencies, schemes, etc., and how many hours to devote to the Pro Bowl? I mean, reviewing game tape of prospective players and all. Maybe 2 a day? Coo. That leaves a whole 4 hours of sleep. Sucks to be the wife/significant other or kids, though.

You may be onto something there. I wouldn't mind seeing what a guy like Sparano (I realize he's a head coach now, which is why I said someone LIKE him) could do w/ our offensive line. Now, if they still have issues getting push in the run blocking and let the interior collapse in pass protection w/ someone else coaching the line, then we may have to admit that the talent level isn't what it should be.

Haha!! I could see someone who has been making a living doing scouting being a bit ticked @ some guy who knows zilch 'bout personnel issues trying to pass himself off as one of the boys. That might not be the case, but I sure could see it.

I just heard his reply to Parker's half a**ed apology on Sirius as I was driving home. Good for you, Rod. The guy insulted your daughter, whether he intended to or not. All just to make some idiotic comment. Maybe he should be posting here. Lots of the same 'round these here parts.

More cloak and dagger, "it's none of your damn business......but would you pay your invoice, please?" treatment from the Bills.