Dan

ok. Maybe I was wrong. I just can't fathom why we rushed so poorly yesterday. The only plausible explanation then would be that Lynch was sick and just not playing up to par.

Great opinions, even if they are meaningless. In reference to the Offensive line, I suggested this in another thread; is it possible Fowler isn't as bad as we all thought - Butler as well for that matter? The run game seems to have completely tanked with their absence the last 2 weeks. I hate to say it, but I'm hoping they start next week. Schobel is definitely missed. Plain and simple. If not for is QB pressures, then certainly for his play against the run. The same can be said of Youboty and his tackling. Next week has suddenly become a mid season "must win" game. I agree. We lose that and we're effectively 2 games down in the division. Beat the Pats* and we're still on the top; tenuously on the top, but still hangin' on none the less.

Somehow average players always seem to have all pro, career games against us (cough Ginn). God I hope Cassell doesn't throw for 500 yards with 4 TDs.

Interestingly... the last 2 weeks Butler and Fowler have been out. The last 2 weeks our run game has been abysmal. Is it possible that Butler and Fowler are better than we think they are?

You forgot the most important thing... a win means we're still in 1st place in the division. So, yes, a win next week is huge. Although I must admit. I'm not sure our defense can stop anyone; especially a team that likes the quick passes.

Gotta try and have some fun today.

What did you eat?

On 4th and 1, I was screaming spread the field with 5 WRs and let Trent sneak it. We can't run the ball at all when they stack the line and we try to out muscle them.

I think if he steps out of bounds; then steps back in bounds; he can't be the first to touch the ball. But because he stepped out of bounds, stayed out of bounds, then got the ball; the ball is considered out of bounds. I think that's the way it's ruled. Sucks for us; although I doubt we win regardless of that.

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Is it time for Hamdan?

But we pay with love. Thanks for the hard work.

Actually, it is happening. If you watch any of Obama's rally speeches lately he talks about the financial mess and Wall Street, blah, blah. Then he continues with... but let's be honest many of us have lived beyond our means, many of us here have to be more careful with our spending, we have to take some responsibility blah blah (I'm paraphrasing of course). So, he's already begun to stress that Americans need to live within their means. I think a few things gets lost in all the rhetoric. First, both candidates have put forth plans, but in no way does that mean this is what will happen upon either's election. I would fully expect the President-elect to have to alter his plan based upon the situation and the Congress he has to deal with upon taking office Secondly, both candidates make bold statements that are often misleading, and almost always pander to the Middle Class. Why? Because that's what politicians - all politicians - do when they want to get elected. Finally, both candidates put forth their tax plans long before the financial crisis. Both have been asked several times how their plans would change in light of the financial crisis. Both have been unwilling to address any major changes in their respective plans. However, if anyone thinks they won't have to dramatically alter a tax plan that was prepared prior to the financial mess, well... you're just naive. Bottom line, specifics are less important than ideology and party history, because in the upcoming months the specifics of each plan will almost certainly change (which is probably why neither candidate gets too specific) but the ideas of the party they represent won't. In that regard, Republicans have historically favored a top down economic theory while Dems have favored building the economy from the bottom up. Which is better is a matter of discussion, but that's what you'll get, if I had to guess. So, with regards to taxes and the economy, do you want a candidate that favors tax cuts and breaks to the higher classes and large corporations, thinking that will spawn jobs and spending and a strong economy? If so, I'd say vote McCain. If you want a candidate that favors tax cuts and breaks for the lower classes and smaller business, thinking that will generate more jobs and spending and a strong economy, vote Obama. But, IMO, this talk about socialism and spreading the wealth and other such nonsense is just that... nonsense. Smoke and mirrors.

Thanks. I was about to lose a lot of respect for you. I completely agree with everything you said.

But, Al Davis is in the HOF. How disgraceful is that?

I'd love to see Bruce and all other Bills' players protest the HOF voting and remove their names from the list until Ralph is voted in. It's an absolute disgrace to the NFL that Ralph is not in. Disgusting in fact. It would never happen, but it'd be nice.

Please expand more on this tidbit.

..and if Levy were here now, he'd consume the Patsies* with fireballs from his arse!

Because its a panzy league now?

Interesting. I had a friend this summer that got a rash. We work outside, so I thought it might be poison ivy or oak or something like that. It persisted overnight and got worse. The rash was hot and irritating and it would be on his arms, then all over is chest, then back - eventually most of his body was covered. He went to a doctor and was told it's probably stress. I told him to take a few days off and keep lathered up in whatever topical ointment he had. It went away and he had no other problems. We're still not sure if it was stress or not. He and I kinda settled on allergic reaction to something he may have ate, for what that's worth. I'm not sure any of this helps. But, thought I'd share the experience. The reason I doubt spider bite is because its something I know a little about and they're actually quite uncommon. Most people that get what they think are spider bites, it's actually something else - lice, bed bug, mosquito, several other types of bugs. But, certainly it could be a spider. Allergic reaction, whether it be from bug bite or detergent or whatever, could definitely explain the rash spreading to the arms. Usually, remove the allergen and with a little benadryl topical to relieve the itching/irritation and the problems go away very quickly. Of course, that can be a problem if its a cleaning agent (for ex) that's being used in the school. Again, not sure any of this is helpful. But, wish you and your daughter well.

Well, that sucks. Suddenly my world doesn't seem so safe and secure. Any chance you're wrong?

I wanted the Titans to lose a game. Oh well.

Not sure about who you can talk to about the Doc. But, I'm more curious as to the diagnosis. Did they ever come up with something? Or was it just bendril? Interesting to me for a few reasons. I doubt it's spider bites.

Yeah 4 yards, 0 yards - just details that disprove my argument. Can we forget them? I can live with that idea. Given the play call on the previous 3 plays however, we had little options that could surprise them. I agree, though, I was really hoping the 3rd down play was a PA fade to Hardy. If they had tried something like that on 2nd and or 3rd downs then a 4th down play seems a little less predictable.

I think this thread would be the comments he was referring to.