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The funny thing is that they will probably pull the starters out after 2 dismal series. Hey, if the offense comes out and moves the ball VERY WELL and scores some points, I won't have any problem taking them out after 2-3 series. If they look bad and they still take them out, then i will have some BIG ISSUES with the coaches.

Yeah....those walk through practices are pretty intense, especially when they bring out the spectators in those red jerseys..... Some of those guys are pretty intimidating. Yes.....walk through practices are the key!

How many times have we been in the end zone? How many drives by the starting offense haven't ended in a turnover yet? Can we at least see some positives on offense before we sit them on the bench? I am not saying to play them the entire half, but more than 1 series, that does not end in a turnover, would be nice.

I think that may be optimistic. I think they get 2 at the most based on these comments. While I don't need them to play a half or anything, 4 series I don't think is outrageous to ask for. But, it looks like we will get 2 at the most.

Well, so much for getting more time for the Starters on Saturday. The coaching staff must think this is a team of players who have been to the Super Bowl the last few years. Here is clip from WGR55's practice report from tonight with Dick's comments about playing time for Saturday: "This isn't going to make some of you happy when you read what Jauron had to say about starters playing time on Saturday, "About the same. We're not looking to play them significantly more than we did a week ago. If they do, it'd be a few more plays. Then we'll proceed into the preseason kind of along the same lines."" SOURCE: http://www.wgr550.com/Owens-sits-while-Bil...ot-play/5003119 Glad we have a team that has played together for so long now and has the system perfected.

I understand this. But the fact is you can practice the no-huddle all you want in practice. Game-speed is different. Now, i know Preseason is not a true test because there are no gameplans or schemes, but with all of the young guys we have in important positions, they need the reps. And since the offense has to play as a unit in order to move the ball, it is important to get the timing down in game-like situations when they have the opportunities. Again, they don't need to play an entire half or 3 quarters, but they also need more than 1 series. That's all.

You can look at this way..... But you can also look at it as if the O-Line is going to be young and inexperienced, Trent better get a feel for the amount of time he has to throw the ball behind the line. He better get a feel of how the pocket, or lack there of, is going to affect his ability to get the ball down the field. It all works together. Unfortunately, the O-Line doe have a lot of work ahead of them, but chances are, it is going to be tough for them to get too much better before the season starts. Will they be better in the next few weeks? I HOPE SO. THEY SHOULD BE. But the fact is, the offense has to work and grow together as a unit. I am not saying you have to play the offense the entire game, or even the entire first half! I just think that 1 series isn't going to get it done. They need the opportunity to go out there, make mistakes, and then go back out and fix them. They just need more time together than other teams. Like I said, if this team was a consistent winner,has been to the Playoffs the last few years, etc., then it may not be a big deal. But the fact is we haven't made it to the Playoffs in almost a decade. Regardless of what happens, I think it may be time to do something different that what we have been doing. Injuries are always going to be a concern, but sometimes you have to take the chance to make sure you are ready. I just hope the starters see a little more time together on Saturday. Too bad TO won't be a part of it, but the offense needs to get their timing down, especially with all the new player and the new no-huddle approach.

We all know we had 1 more Preseason game, but what do you want to bet that the starters don't even play into the 2nd quarter Saturday? See, the issue should not be how many preseason games a team has, the issue should be how much playing time each individual team needs to get ready for the season. I would be willing to bet that the Bills, with a ton of new players in key positions on offense and a totally new offensive philosophy (no-huddle) would probably need a little bit longer to get up to speed and be ready for the season starts. For some reason I think that 1 Series here and there won't get it done (especially when those drives end in turnovers!!!!!). Now, I am not saying you have to play the starters the whole game, but would playing a quarter and a half or the entire first half be asking too much of a team that has several new players and a new philosophy (oh.....by the way.....it is a team THAT HAS NOT BEEN TO THE PLAYOFFS IN ALMOST A DECADE!!!!!)??? I just think that this team needs to take advantage of these games and get things ready to go for NE. There is no room for a slow start against that team. So, forget how much these other teams play their starters (oh......and remember they all are better than we are), and just make sure we get our guys ready. I think it is safe to say we need a lot more work than NE or Pitt does. Just a thought.

Ah.....I am not trying to get on you. I am just frustrated with the coaching staff. They want to see Baker play, and a ton of other guys they know have no chance of making the team, but they won't give our starting offense more time. On top of that, the drive ended in a turnover!!!! Point is, I just think the offense needs as much time as possible together to get ready for the season. I would play them at least a half in every game to make sure they are ready for NE.

Not sure what game you were watching, but the starters on offense only played 1 series last week.... Oh, and I am not sure Trent is a future HOF QB, either. I might except it more if he had a couple of Super Bowl wins....or even 1 winning season. Trent and our offense need the reps. Thanks, though.

You honestly think Edwards will play the entire first half Saturday? You would be kidding yourself. If Edwards goes 3 series, I would be shocked..... Point is, our offense needs more than 1 series, especially with all the new players and the new hurry-up they are trying to run.

Brady has to play the entire 1st half, but Edwards only needs 1 series. We all know who has the better QB! HA!

THE CHAMP IS HERE!!!! Looking to repeat and defend my Championship in the Buffalo Bills League!!!!!!! Hopefully, I can get it done better in the TBD2 League. Gotta avoid injuries this year. Everyone better be ready!!!!!

The only problem Levitre had against the Titans was in his technique. He didn't play with the proper leverage on a couple of plays and that is what caused his issues. Fortunately, that can be fixed. I would be more concerned if he was missing blocks or assignments, but for the most part, that was not his issue. He was just playing too high at times and the D-Line he was going against was getting under his pads at times and when that happens, no matter who the lineman is, he is done. But yeah....if he gets his leverage down, he will be fine. Still 4 games to work on it.

Hey guys. Just a couple of notes on this. I have been considering buying one of the new throwbacks from DHgate. I actually contacted a seller last night and he got back to me right away. I am mainly concerned about the size. Some people say they run small, and some say they are fine. The seller I asked about this last night said that the 56 fits like the XXXL here in the US and the 54 fits like the XXL here. So, hopefully this is true. I also asked them about custom jerseys. I was interested in getting a Wood Jersey and they told me that they could do this, but the cost would be $100 including all charges. Just thought I would pass this information along to those interested. I am still waiting to hear back from a few board members who have ordered these jerseys to see what they think, especially about the sizes, before ordering myself, but I wanted to pass along the information I did collect. I look forward to hearing reviews from those who purchased them.

OK......not sure what game you were watching, but this just shows you don't know what you are looking at when it comes to offensive line play. Was Wood perfect? No, but he dominated at times and showed that he will be special. Levitre, while he had a couple decent blocks, got blown up a few times and missed a couple of assignments. Unlike many, I am not going to get down on Levitre after 1 preseason game. He did have a couple nice flashes out there, but if you are saying he was better than Wood last night, then that couldn't be further from the truth. Wood was much better than Levitre last night, although both could have played better at times. I like them, so far, though. I am anxious to see them again now that they have a game under their belts.....

I have re-watched that play several times now. LOVED IT..... Probably my highlight of the night tonight. WHAT A PLAYER THIS GUYS IS AND WHAT A PLAYER HE WILL BE.

Wood was just interviewed on the post game show and basically said he could have played a lot better. He didn't sound happy with the way he played tonight. Well, if that is as bad as he is going to play, we may have a future HOF Guard on our line. I thought Wood was VERY GOOD tonight and he thinks he can play a lot better. I LOVE THIS GUY....

Sad thing is that he may already be our best lineman.... That is good, though. The kid was a monster. Loved what he did tonight. He was killing his man and even taking on 2 guys on some plays.

Actually he was smart on that call. He is much better than Dicky J....

So much for the comeback!

Agreed....

We can steal this game! That's if Baker doesn't get all out WRs killed.....

65 Jones has had a few nice plays on this series....

Lynch with the attempted strip of Cook on the sidelines! HA!