The Frankish Reich
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I don't get the motivation in denying the hip if that's what it is
Well, I don't think it's visa issues after all. Sounds to me more like a dispute between management and the player. Management: you check out fine, you're good to play. Harvin: I'm hurt, I can't go. Something that may be the subject of a dispute between the union and management that nobody is free to talk about now.
Another bad post. GM signs players.
True, but really -- Percy played for Rex last year, Rex loved him. Is there any doubt that the Harvin signing was at Rex's urging?
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DirectTv will skate because all they have to do is claim that the NFL denied them access to the feed, which I'm sure is true.
It's the NFL, if anyone, that is culpable for this.
Actually, the NFL is watering down the value of Sunday ticket with the proliferation of Thursday games, 9:30 a.m. London kick-offs, Monday double-headers, etc.
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it was regarding concussion protocol
Just kidding ... but with Harvin not making the trip (perhaps for visa reasons) out too, you see where I'm going here ...
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Yeah, but you guys managed about the most polite and bloodless revolution ever.
And 20 years ago, if you'd ever told me people would someday be nostalgic for the Trudeau Era I would've laughed you right out of the room. No more giving us crap for 2 Bushes or 2 Clintons!
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if they played in the US this week, he may get cleared in time and play. The London trip makes a huge difference IMO.
I'm already seeing the start of a "blame the damn NFL London series" excuse developing even before we play the game!
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If he has a concussion so severe that he's out for 3 weeks I have to think it might be time to call it a career.
Or certainly a year. This does not look good at all.
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Someone should throw in a claim that DirecTV did not clearly state that Sunday London games are not in the package. I have Sunday ticket ... I know some folks say there's small print about "Sunday afternoon" games with some time frame listed, but I still can't find that anywhere on the website. Must have been in some "accept the terms" small print that only popped up when I purchased/renewed?
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If Rex doesn't swallow his pride and get away from his stupid defensive scheme, the Dolphins and the Jets will absolutely destroy us.
We got lucky beating Tennessee. I think the Jacksonville game is far from a lock for the Bills. They're just not a very good team right now.
Exactly. I'll take 2 out of the next 3, remain in competition, hope to get healthier and better down the stretch.
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hes had a ton of "incidents" but if the international travel is going to cause teams to lose players, it makes me even more frustrated by the overseas series.
Either that or don't sign a guy who's had tons of "incidents" in the first place ... look at the espn report I linked to above .... he's a serial coach/teammate choker! I guess Rex brought in IK to punch him out if he gets out of line.
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OK, more possible reasons. Hell, if I was a UK inspector I'd probably refuse him too. Rex Ryan, Jerk Whisperer, obviously doesn't work for UK immigration:
Of course, when they signed him they should've known about this. They still might've said he'll only miss one game so no big deal. Now if only we could get Rex refused admission too ...
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England,Canada meh its all the same really. We are pretty much just an extension of them
I mean, their Queen is all over our money
CBF
Exactly!
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US citizens don't need a visa... Is he from another country?
Correct. But the UK still doesn't need to admit you. Much the same for UK citizens coming here -- the visa requirement is waived for tourists not staying more than 90 days, but if you have been convicted of certain crimes, have an active warrant, etc., you may still be denied admission (I've worked in this field)
I thought the reference to the visa issue was regarding Stefan Charles, who is Canadian (although why that would create a problem rather than an opportunity is kind of a mystery to me).
EDIT: while we know Harvin tested positive for marijuana at the NFL combine, that wouldn't be a reason for him to be refused admission to the UK -- no convictions that I'm aware of. But there may be something else out there that we're not aware of. There is this, which didn't result in a conviction either, but perhaps could be grounds for a refusal:
"back when he played for Florida, Harvin famously failed a drug test for marijuana before the draft and was one of many players named to have undermined Urban Meyer’s final years at Florida. Harvin reportedly chocked receivers coach Billy Gonzalez and threw him to the ground by his neck.
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Can he play WR?
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Yea most personal things, you would believe, could wait. We are just left to speculate.
Obviously it could be something like a deathly ill parent, etc., so perfectly explainable. But the fact that it's the London game leads me to the visa problems theory.
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This thread is going to get bumped a LOT later in the season
Key to the reason I asked the question is this: dumping Fitzy and drafting EJ was a panic decision, and it took Whaley and Co. only one year to realize the mistake that drafting EJ was -- that's why Kyle Orton was dragged in, and why Matt Cassel and TT were brought in this year (and why Whaley referred to being in "QB Purgatory", a not so veiled slap at his own one-time "franchise QB" first rounder). And if they hadn't panicked, and simply waited a year? Well, I'd feel better with Derek Carr or Teddy Bridgewater ...
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Percy Harvin didn't travel with #BuffaloBills to England for personal reasons http://ow.ly/TFzbL
Visa problems? I can't remember -- has Harvin been convicted of anything?
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Fitz started out really good and in 2011. He fizzed out and so did the Bills...
Prediction: He will fizz out in 2015 as well. He cannot play 16 games/year. He is NOT a Starting QB. Thinking anything more than that is borderline psychotic.
Correct. He is, like everyone else we've brought in here, no better than the 32nd or 33rd best quarterback in the world, in a league with 32 starters. He is Josh McCown. Or Luke McCown. Or Brian Hoyer. Or Kyle Orton. Or Tarvaris Jackson. Or Matt Cassel. Or Tyrod Taylor?
Why bring this up? Watch the game this Sunday against NE. Fitzpatrick will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory this weekend. The Jets will have a shot at the upset and he will screw it up with 3 and outs or an ill advised pick.
Enough.
"Having a shot" is, if I remember correctly, somewhat better than how Tyrod and the Bills fared vs. NE ...
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I think most of us thought he was a guy we wanted to make sure we got signed this year as a FA. Myself included. I haven't been overly impressed with him so far this season though it's still early. Given that it is easier to find LBs in the draft (and start them immediately ) than it is a LT or CB for example (I.e. Considering upcoming contracts for Glenn and Gilmore), I wouldn't be upset if they let him walk and just drafted his replacement. Thoughts on how he has played this far and whether you would make an effort to get him signed?
I think he's a fine player, but I also think he's one of the guys who seems a little lost under Rex's system. Having said that, I'd have preferred to extend him and Gilmore as opposed to Dareus. You can't extend everyone ...
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i really can't believe given our situation that this guy isn't an option for us. they must really not trust him
Exactly. And the fact that other teams keep passing on him is telling too. You'd think a 24 year old who's averaged 4.4 yards/carry over his career would find a spot somewhere ...
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It's amazing how much some fans elevate their opinion of Bills players once they are no longer here.
I am not "elevating my opinion" of him. He's mediocre. So are the Bills now. The question isn't "would we be a perennial playoff team" with Fitzy, it's would we be better off, all things considered, having let him play out his contract than we are today. It's amazing how much some fans elevate their opinion of EJ Manuel after one good start (early 2013), or Kyle Orton after a couple good starts (2014), or Tyrod Taylor after a couple good starts and a couple bad ones and a predictable injury (2015)
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Fitz is starting because the Jets have to use him over Geno. How quickly we forget how he couldn't throw accurately beyond 10-15 yards, forced the ball, had INTS, and once the defenses figured out Chan they played press against our WR and they never got open.
He will show himself this year once coaches know how defend against he and Chan. I'm very happy with our decision, and we made some mistakes with not picking Carr, or Wilson, but so did a lot of other teams who need a QB.
Dropping Fitz was not a mistake.
If you keep Fitzy, you don't draft EJ. And maybe you flub that draft anyway -- St Louis picked Tavon Austin with the pick we traded down from to take EJ. But then again, Tyler Eifert was on the board when we picked EJ, and we kind of needed a tight end in 2013. Which means you don't need an expensive free agent tight end in 2015, and you use that money elsewhere. And then in 2014, maybe you don't panic about EJ needing a playmaker receiver to "get to the next level," and you don't trade up for Sammy. And again, maybe you flub that draft anyway, but maybe not ... maybe you stand pat with your 9th overall pick and take the best receiver left on the board, who turns out to be OBJ. I know, lots of speculation. But still, my real question is this: has all the frenetic activity since we moved on from Fitzy actually made the team better now? Better positioned to compete in 2016-17 and beyond? Because I'm not seeing it. Again, "never confuse activity with achievement."
Fitzpatrick is 99% likely to never be the starting QB of a perennial playoff winning team. His many years and opportunities in the league make that pretty much clear.
Taylor probably isn't either because he probably doesn't have the right combination of talent and durability. But he might. As a fan I would rather the Bills try the guy who "might" be the answer vs. a guy who almost certainly isn't.
Why are these things mutually exclusive? You keep the QB you gave the big contract to rather than paying him to play for someone else (including the Texans, who knocked you out of playoff competition last year), then you sign a cheapo free agent to backup or compete for the job (Tyrod, which is exactly what happened with him this year).
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Graham produced more.
Yep, and he is (correctly) characterized as a bust, which makes Goodwin -- nice guy that he is -- a super bust.
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How so? Graham played 2 seasons for Buffalo. Goodwin will likely be brought to TC next year for his 4th season.
How so? Maybe because he has a total of 20 receptions in 3 years, and Graham had 54 in 2 years? I only mention this because the stubborness of Bills fans in insisting that Graham was the worst wideout ever while not likewise giving up on Goodwin never ceases to amaze me. And no, he will not be back for a 4th season. He will be training for some long jump competition. -
Beat the Jets, twice?? Didnt we lose to the Texans last year with Fitz leading that team?
We are worse this year than last. I do not see us sweeping the Jets.
Imo
Yeah, and the Dolphins have actually decided to play this year. Sweeping the Jets and Dolphins is kind of a stretch ...
In hindsight, was Kiko Alonso more useful that we thought?
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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The defense is missing the big playmaking linebackers and safeties this year -- think Byrd, Kiko, even Searcy. Aaron Williams looked like he could be that guy before he got hurt, but I'm really not expecting him back this year. Kiko had a fantastic rookie year -- one of the most entertaining (and effective) defensive players we've had in years. Shame about the knees ...