R. Rich

There's a house a couple streets behind ours that had an older Bills flag hanging on their front door, but the last couple times I drove past, I didn't see it there. I dunno if it was stolen, if the family moved, or something else happened.

Complaint line: 1-800-DirecTV

I said before that OU is, defensively speaking, the class of the Big 12. I'll be curious to see how these schools will match up w/ teams that actually have defense when the bowl games come 'round.

You guys are so bitter.

Damn tall people.

Dems sho is sum bad speakin, boss. You shud whups im good.

The Bills won!! Thank goodness Trent Edwards was able to put together a solid performance today. He needed it, and so did this team. I still think he needs to work on looking down the field more often and also looking over ALL of his options more (instead of locking in on one particular target). But, he did a great job of finding open receivers and taking what the defense gives him. Instead of just whining 'bout the 8 under coverage, he, get this, ran for first down yardage when the opportunity presented itself. Imagine that. I just hope this game ins't some kind of anomoly and that he's progressing towards being a top notch QB. As for that bust Marshawn Lynch? He had a solid outing as well. He ran very strong, hitting holes hard and deliberately. I actually saw him get to the second level in this game! Excellent. Fred Jackson also ran very well. I like this one-two punch, especially when they have the kind of blocking that they got today. Speaking of... Very good work from the big guys up front! There were some stupid penalties (Peters and Dockery), but they really showed what they are capable of in this game. Now, they just need to put together a consistent effort on a play by play, game by game basis and continue to limit the kind of mistakes that kill drives. Nice to see Josh Reed back in action, and I'm sure that only helped Trent's confidence out there. I still think some of the guys need to work harder to get open, especially in the middle of the field (Parrish). And, once they do get open, they need to do a better job of not only breaking on the ball, but making every effort to come up w/ it (Parrish). Evans became a factor again! It was nice that Trent could see him this week. I think the one slant they threw to Evans on the left side pointed out what I've been thinking: Evans can get open pretty often, but Edwards has to trust that he'll get to the spot and throw it to where Evans can catch it and do damage afterward. If he just waits for Lee to be wide open all the time, Evans' performances will be more like last Monday than today. Timing and patience, Trent. Keep working on developing this w/ all of your receivers, and you'll be a very good pro. Solid work by the D line also. Stroud worked hard all game to either push the pocket back, clog up the run lanes, or eliminate throwing lanes. Kelsay actually got some pressure today, and Denney made a few plays in the opponents' backfield....and didn't get abused on misdirection plays (not that KC ran a bunch of 'em)! There is hope. As for the LBs....it didn't seem like a banner game. Mitchell looked lost and confused out there @ times. I also think he was pressing too hard to make big plays, which forced him to make a few mistakes, like overrunning plays or not getting the proper depth on his dropbacks (like the TD play). Ellison wasn't great, but wasn't as much of a liability like Monday (on that horrible 72 yard run that went right @ him). Posluszny was okay, but again, nothing special in this one. Not an awful performance for the 'backers, but not one to put on the resume, either. I thought the secondary was hit and miss. McKelvin did well in keeping w/ the wideouts, but the thing I loved 'bout his game was the way he broke on the ball on his pick 6. It's almost like he said, "to hell w/ the lack of pass rush, I'm going to make a play on this ball and see if I can come up w/ the turnover". Instead of being content w/ playing 7 yards off the ball and just making a tackle for minimal gain after the catch, McKelvin took matters into his own hands and, lo and behold, made a big play! Then there's George Wilson. He seemed a bit overwhelmed today, making poor choices in zone coverage, taking way too long to break on the ball, and taking even worse pursuit angles. Shake it off, George. We've seen that you're capable of doing big things for this defense. Coaching wise, I thought they did okay. They were able to actually use play action to their advantage in this game, they mixed up their blitzing and coverage to confuse young Mr Thigpen, and they were better in clock and timeout management. Their management of this game was 150% better than last Monday. Way to go. Now, having said all of this, I also realize that the Bills just defeated a Kansas City team that has lost all but one game this year and 19 of their last 20. This game does NOT mean that the Bills are back on track and everything's alright. It's a step, one that I hope will lead to a team that can contend for a title. From here, it's important for the Bills to continue to take these steps in the right direction. No more going backwards and please, for the love of all that's holy, no more going 'round in circles. Come out next week and get another big win, then really take a step by going back into the divisional games and coming up w/ wins there. Go Bills!

Hmmmm............hamburger or grilled cheese sandwich? I'll have the filet mignon.

Oh well.

I see dead people.

Yeah. Wilbon has a story 'bout it in the Washington Post. I hope the kid gets that scholarship.

Nah. We've made such tremendous strides w/ our current regime. We don't want to blow all that.

Higher

Aside from Moorman, I wouldn't vote for any of 'em. Dockery?????

Well, since PENN STATE rolled over once again to Iowa, they're in the driver's seat for the Rose Bowl. If they beat Michigan State, they're in. As for the overrated conference thing, I agree that the Big 11 isn't what it was. I also think the Big 12 isn't what everyone thinks it is. Don't get me wrong, they have an abundance of offesive weaponry on display where nearly every team in the conference has playmakers. Problem is, the display of defense, especially in the marquee matchups of the season, hasn't been all that. If whoever makes it out of that conference gets to go toe to toe w/ a team like Florida, they're going to have trouble. They need to shore up the defense and not have so many basketball scores in their games.

It's a long way to April, but @ this point, there is a chance of it.

Smith will be the top OL drafted, probably 'round 5th or so, if not earlier. The Bills may end up w/ a pick in the teens. I don't know if they'll be able to move up enough to get him w/out losing other NEEDED picks. If we sell out to get an OT when we have a serviceable one in Walker while doing NOTHING to get pass rush help or a bona fide receiving TE when we have none, I'd be a pit upset. Then again, it's the Bills. They just might do it.

No. I didn't have my cell phone w/ me @ the game, and my brother and I went to Danny's to eat afterwards. I didn't have my phone 'til almost 1am or so. I will make a point of calling him some time this week to give him the riot act yet again.

Yeah. Waiting to get into Gate 1, then having to be redirected down the hill, was pretty ridiculous. But, from what I gather, the drunk tards who love to "party" late before entering the game (since when is drinking beer "partying"?) made a mess of things once again. Shocking. Well, @ least I only missed the kickoff. Yep.

Having grown up in Erie PA and knowing all 'bout lake effect winters and also having lived in Maryland for the past 13 years, I can tell you that the two climates are not alike. Maryland has mild winter seasons and they panic as if they've been hit w/ 8 feet of snow when they get half an inch. I was up in Erie last weekend and they got hit w/ up to 13" of snow starting Sunday evening. If that happened in Maryland, the state would be closed for a week.

Obviously.

Yep. I got one from my cousin. I've never had the chance to even play it. I hooked it up one day, and got the 3 rings. I haven't seen any Youtube videos, but from what I've read 'bout it, it's bad, but not as end of the world bad as the RRD was for the original Xbox.

While that is possible, Dave, is it probable, especially knowing the tendencies of this franchise? I'd love to think so, but I've seen more of the "Same Ol' Bills" in the past 27 years than I've seen your scenario. Still, as much as the Bills can tick me off w/ this stuff, I can't quit on 'em.

Sure did. It was the week beginner that sucked.

Sad to say, William, but I've been working on it for most of the season. Yeah, I'm that much of a college football junkie, but I'm also that long tenured a Bills fan.