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Yeah, kinda like the team was 9-6 back in Jan. 2005 when we went into the last game agains the Steelers' 3rd and 4th string. You mean like that 9-6?

He's very effective against opposing teams' 3rd and 4th stringers in preseason games.

I agree that TB and Jax run the ball poorly, but Atlanta is about to get Stephen Jackson back from his hamstring injury, so I suspect the Falcons' run game will improve a fair bit when he returns to the line-up. Not good news for the Buffalo D-- I hope Lawson is over his own hammy by then......

Although Alonso is clearly helping contain opponents' TEs, I think Manny Lawson has added alot in TE pass coverage as well, which was one of the chief reasons we acquired him this past offseason from Cincy. I'm not sure about the ability of CBs to cover TEs, at least not the best ones. The Fox broadcast crew gave alot of credit to Haqib Talib of NE shutting out NO TE Jimmy Graham on Sunday afternoon, but I think Graham wasn't 100% healthy. A 6'6" TE against a 5'9" conner seems like a mismatch to me, no?

Yes, please, let's see what Legursky can do. He's gotta be better than "Turnstile" Brown, and lord knows, the O-line will need to protect Lewis if he's to have any chance of staying upright and completing some throws.

I've been hollering for more screens myself this season, and have wondered why (with backs like FredEx and CJ) we haven't really tried it at all. Colin Brown may be slow, but what about running it to the right side with Urbik and Pears leading the way and Chandler/Smith getting out in front as well? I hope other posters are right about Hackett keeping this play in his back pocket for later in the season b/c it's just another way to get our great one-two punch backfield more involved in the offense. BTW, while we're talking offense--TJ Graham had two good plays yesterday, but how about we get Marcus Easley on the field as a receiver rather than just returning (or watching touchback) KOs? Easley tore it up in the preseason as a WR--I'd like to see him on the outside paired with Woods and maybe move Stevie inside to the slot........

I agree, kobe808lak--The Bills "shoulda, coulda, woulda" signed one or two FA DBs during the off-season to give us some depth in case of injuries. Same holds true for the OG position. And with $20 million+ under the cap, I wonder about this franchise's commitment to trying to build a winner in WNY.

I agree, dascottbills28, he's a class act and I wish there were more like him in the NFL. I'm hoping to score a new Bills jersey this season (without the toilet seat collar) and I'm thinking seriously of getting #95 b/c Williams is such a decent guy and a high-motor player who always gives you his best. Unlike another high-priced D-lineman I could name......

You're my hero, Astro, for these concise but descriptive TC notes! We'll all miss your report tomorrow but we'll look forward to it again later this week.

7-10. I think we all need to get a life.........

Thanks for the stats on Mays, jjmac--it seems he hasn't done much for Denver over several seasons. Ordinarily I'm in favor of trying to bring in vets who might be able to help us, but this guy's a douchebag--no wonder Denver cut him.

I disagree, Snorom--if one of our interior O-Line starters (and I'm including Legursky as the starter at at LG) goes down, we've nobody decent or experienced behind them at G/C to step up. If Wharton can still play I don't care if he's 32 and we only keep him for one year, he can help solidify an O-Line right now that was pretty decent last year but has suffered with Levitre's departure. Get 'er done, Dougie!

Thanks for the info., Fluff!

I don't think I'll need any tickets but I do have a few questions. I'll be in Pittsford on Wed. 7 August (from Virginia) and can attend the morning practice that day, so here's what I need to know. One, do I need tickets for that practice? I'm assuming at this point that I don't. Two, when will we know whether that (or any other) practice will be open to the public? Three, do I have to park off-site and take a shuttle to SJF? Anyone know where that parking area is? Any help with these issues will be deeply appreciated........ ;o)

#81 is right, the Bills' 1965 uni is the BEST! The current Tampa Bay Bucs outfit, or at least the helmet, is pretty cool as well.....