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Mark, I understand your concern here but IMO after carefully observing, what you stated originally is not entirely accurate to me. I too have noticed a little hesitation in Willis as he approaches the line of scrimmage. But in addition what I have noticed is that once he actually sees the hole, or a cutback lane (this to me is what he is a work in progress on), he bursts through it quite well. That was the case on a couple runs last night, and moreso in the colts game. He showed his speed to the outside earlier in the preseason on a touchdown run. His running style really is quite different than what we have been seeing with Travis and I think looks are a little deceiving. Travis hits the hole like a bat out of hell and Willis, even in college, is more of a patient runner. I'm not saying he's at 100% of his potential right now but what I am saying is that part of what you're seeing IMO is running style, and "rookie" hesitance where his vision and block reads might still need some perfecting.

Yeah, that's it Seriously though, That eye has got it's freak on!

I agree with your asessment from the perspective of a starter, but as a third string QB, which he would ultimately end up, I think He's Ideal.

Matthews managed the game and played within himself , and didn't cost the team any field posotion. All this with exactly 1.5 hours of practice under his belt since DEC 2003!! We all should know by now that armstrength is only a factor in evaluating good QB play.

Here's mine: Qb- Beldsoe, Matthews, Brown, Losman Rb- Henry McGahee, Williams Fb- Shelton, Lawton TE- Campbell, Nuefield, Euhus WR- Moulds, Reed, Shaw, Aiken, Evans OL- Williams, Jennings, Smith, Teague, Valariel, Price, Tucker, Sobieski, Pucillo, Sullivan DL- Schobel, Adams, Williams, Kelsay, Denney, Edwards, Anderson, Mckenzie, Bannon LB- Posey, Spikes, Fletcher, Stevenson, Haggan, Stamer, Gildon S- Milloy, Wire, Reese, Baker. CB- Vincent, Clements, Thomas, McGee K- Lindell P-Moorman PS- Zolman, Ritzman, Greer, Freddie Smith, Peters, The other TE #43, Myers, ?

I fold All I had was a pair of Conrad Doblers

I know it's almost cruel but this is one of the funniest things I've read all night!! :-)

Thanks Simon, you know I feel the same about your posts and insite and just the same, everyone knows that you're one of the most knowledgeable fans on this entire board. ....must .......shutdown......PC.........!!!! ....... Got to........ grab. ..........clicker!!! ......

I'll see your Corey Hulsey and raise you a Corey Louchey

I just can't believe my wife puts up with this Really guys, I know I'm not an nfl personell guy but I know good line play when I see it and Pucillo actually played well tonight. he is NOT a starter don't get me wrong. But I've seen plenty of worse backups through our years.

With all previous floundering in perspective, Pucillo actually played pretty well tonight. I've got it taped and I'm already watching portions of the game again. Made a couple nice lead blocks for Simonton and Williams.

We all can have our opinions on Shaw but the fact is his production last year in a TERRIBLE offense and steady production this preseason all but assures he will be no less than the 4th WR on this roster. Again, not a chance in hell he gets cut.

not a chance in hell that Shaw gets let go. Not a chance....

Just go back to last years posts at this same time about the running game. There were hundreds that sounded just like yours. Then comes the regular season and we stuff the run like it's going out of style.

Just who the hell are you yapping to now??

no penalties in a PRESEASON game??? I guess they must be "america's team" now ..... sheez.

Classic! Bumpage!

Yes. Significant improvements.

Apparently you need to watch alot closer because Drew has shown some things we haven't seen until now in his three years here. He's been getting rid of the ball quickly and decisively, avoiding pressure by stepping up into or outside of the pocket when possible. And the strength and accuracy is still there. The OLine has not played as a full unit yet either but there have been obvious improvements at LG and C.

Gildon might have a slight edge in that he can play OLB if Posey gets hurt, along with pass rushing DE. I agree though that neither has shown much.

I tell you..... Some of you guys and your obsessions over a single play in a guy's career. It's really quite comical the level of perfection that has come to be expected around here at times.

The fact remains "ghosteroo" that I don't see too many other GM's getting 1st round picks for would be overpriced free-agents that in most cases leave with nothing in return. I would call that wisdom. You can call it whatever you like. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain:

In general I really like eveything I've seen and heard from the guy. He looks comfortable in his position. He is honest and doesn't mince words. He has the player's respect already. He understands the game and played the game himself. If I was to get picky I might admit just a little aprehension I have about his fondness for trick plays. I have some good knowledgeable Steeler fan friends who warned about this. They say things like "you'll love the guy, right up until that double reverse call on the 9th play of a drive where you've been consistently pounding the ball down field", which of course we've already seen....

Again I agree with you on that point. I think many of us do. But the size of the contract he demanded simply would not allow a future for the Buffalo Bills TEAM.

I don't think I'd be going out on a limb to say that last season one additional solid #2 WR would NOT have saved our bacon on offense in 2003. It's not always about players.... Sometimes there are schemes and coaches (or lack thereof) involved too.