LabattBlue

Hey don't forget about Ryan Neill. He has the quality most sought after in all Buffalo Bill DE's... OVERVIEW The son of former New York Giants nose guard Bill Neill, Ryan was certainly a "chip off the old block" during his final two seasons at Rutgers. A classic overachiever, Neill is a high motor type that consistently created pressure in the opposing backfield, most of the time on just sheer effort.

Considering that Tops sits in the same footprint as the mall once did, how was it supposed to go in prior to the Thruway Mall closing?

The demolition started sometime early this summer and the first restaurants ar expected to be open in November.

http://www.meltingpot.com/darienct/home.html

I was a big backer of Rivers coming out of college and was disappointed the Bills did not get a crack at him. Even though it was just preseason, his performance was encouraging. That being said, let's see how he does when the live bullets are flying come September.

...or maybe this is the end result of being located adjacent to the east side of Buffalo which last time I looked was not very desirable.

This goes back to my originial post. Is he even practicing at center?

After reading your post, this is the understatement of the year.

It's just my opinion that I am posting on a message board. After all, isn't that what a message board is for? I don't think Joe is reading this board waiting for my posts, in order to help him decide what to do next.

If that is the case, then I stand corrected. I'll reserve future judgement until I see how the fan support is, when the novelty of a new stadium wears off in a few years.

I'll give him credit for one thing...He is about to begin his 12th year in the NFL, has been padding his bank account all those years and will have a nice NFL pension when he is done.

You could be right, but seeing that the old movie theaters and other stores have been demolished and it has been under construction for a couple of months, I'd say it's a safe bet.... unlike Destiny USA! Is that project completely dead by the way?

Okay coach...you have access to the Bills blocking schemes(and every other team in the NFL) and I don't. I'll try to remember that next time I want to make on comment on OL play.

I would think that while the game was going on, they would want to check out their team and the sight lines from their seats. Wouldn't you think that they would check out the stadium BEFORE the game? I don't feel superior, I was just making an observation, and that is...there were a lot of empty seats during the first half when the cameras panned the stadium. PS What do the state of affairs in Buffalo have to do with this?

Damn...I only asked if anyone had been to the restaurants listed above, but I hope you feel better now. PS I'm not sure why you call it a rathole? It is by far the most successful mall in the area. Also, the Thruway Mall was already dying when the Galleria opened.

Glad to help!

Peppers was covering a WR? I dont' care if Peppers stood there and picked his nose for 3 seconds, when he takes off for the QB, somebody better be there to block him. There should never be a scenario where the opposing teams best pass rusher goes unblocked. If there is, we better throw that play out of the playbook!

I noticed that all of Preston's time in the game last night was spent at OG and I believe when Fowler wasn't in there, that Geisinger was in at OC. On the bb.com depth chart, it doesn't even list Preston at OC. I assumed that he would be the backup center come opening day, but it doesn't even look like he is playing the position. Has anyone at training camp noticed if he has taken any snaps at OC?

For those who don't live in WNY anymore, the Galleria is adding a half dozen new restaurants as part of a large expansion. Except for the Cheescake Factory, I have never heard of any of them. Any comments... "Six high-profile restaurants, all newcomers to upstate New York, are being added to the mall as part of a $60 million expansion. The new restaurants are..." Cheesecake Factory Hyde Park Steakhouse Bravo! Cucina Italiana The Melting Pot Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Bar Louie. http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20060813/1024479.asp

I'll sum it up in one sentence like I did in another thread...JP is more than likely going to start and if Nall can show anything before the final cutdown, Holcomb may not even make the roster.

You have a brand new state of the art domed stadium. You don't have to be in 110 degree heat. Yet everytime the crowd was panned in the first half, I saw empty seats everywhere. Wouldn't you think that the fans would be excited to see the new stadium? I know that all 8 of their home games are sold out, but the fact that you wouldn't want to be there for the very first game played is pitiful.

I have no problem with leaving JP in the game for an extended period, but at least put in OL who are going to be on the roster this year.

YES...The comeback continues!... http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20060813/1043856.asp Does beating some tomato can with a 9-28 record at an Arkansas fairgrounds even warrant being in the news?

1. Peters looked terrible. He went to the inside on one play(mental error??) and Peppers went in untouched on KH. On the next series, he dragged down Peppers and got called for holding(referee called out the wrong number). The signing was a good one, but he has a long way to go. 2. K. Williams made some very good plays and I also thought Denney looked good. I still believe there is a chance that Denney could end up starting in place of Kelsay. 3. McGee did not look good, but if memory serves me right, he was picked on at times last year also. He can make the big play, but appears to need to develop some consistency to his game. 4. Aiken was the only receiver to make his presence known in the battle for the 3,4 & 5 spots on the depth chart. 5. Holcomb is just pitiful. Assuming JP will be the starter and if Nall can show anything before the final cutdown, I'd seriously consider cutting Holcomb and bringing in a young QB as the #3. THERE IS NO UPSIDE IN HOLCOMB'S GAME!. 6. WTF was Losman doing in the game with a bunch of OL who won't even be on the roster come the start of the season. He was lucky not to be seriously hurt. Not very smart Jauron. 7. Gates looked good and Thomas was okay. Assuming WM can handle being the 3rd down back, Shaud Williams may not make it. 8. Ricard and Shelton should be an interesting battle. I've never been a big Shelton fan and I think his blocking is very overrated. Ricard showed some nice hands last night and I don't think it would take much for him to win the job. 9. Greer made a couple of nice plays and will continue to be either the nickel or dime back. 10. Whitner looked okay considering he has only been in camp for a week and missed almost all of the OTA's. His hitting ability seems to be up to par for a NFL SS. I didn't notice much out of McCargo except to see him chasing after the play several times.