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TPS

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  1. Why didn't they go to woods who had the new CB on him?
  2. It would be fixed if you added him and not crossed out Barro.
  3. Anyone who posts something from Robert Barro and thinks his ideas apply to the real world will be sadly disappointed. This is a guy who went into economics because he couldn't cut it in physics. His models are designed to give the outcome that fits his politics. For example, his view on fiscal policy is based on what's known as Ricardian Equivalence, which assumes that consumers will offset any fiscal stimulus by decreasing their spending and increase their saving to prepare to pay future higher taxes. Fiscal policy has no impact according to Barro because the government's spending is offset by an equal reduction in consumer spending. My working class students laugh when I tell them about this concept. Barro is the epitome of an "ivory tower" economist. I doubt that he ever worked a day in the real world....
  4. Whaley doesn't get much credit for assembling an excellent staff. Once hired, he immediately brought in Monos and Fisher. I agree with the sentiment that draft picks matter because he and his staff have made solid picks in all rounds; however, he and his staff make up for trading picks by finding FA talent that one might normally develop from picks in the later rounds. Rather than waiting 2-3 years for picks to develop, the alternative strategy is to find players who have had some time on practice squads or vets who provide a role. While one can find examples to criticize Whaley, taken as a whole, he AND his staff have put together the most talented Bills roster we've had in a long, long time.
  5. Yes, it's Pegula's fault that Ralph died when the NFL franchise value was at a peak....
  6. Evenly matched, which is why TOs will most likely make the difference.
  7. Yes, the D did what it was supposed to do, and Brown played like a pro bowler, but I doubt anyone would've predicted that first stat--the only Bills punt in first half coming in final 2-minutes.
  8. The Bills punted only once in the first half, which came on the very last drive. While the D shut down the 3rd string QB, the O was very impressive,especially in the first half. That was a fun game to watch, finally.
  9. Looks like turnovers have been a big part of most wins. Don't lose the that battle should = don't lose the game.
  10. Tyron mentioned in his presser that with Sammy missing otas and much of the preseason he and woods had a lot more work together building that chemistry. Yes, silver lining there. Or maybe it was just Roman all along...?
  11. My favorite play of the game was a play that too often happened to the Bills over the past 16 years, the 3rd and 9 completion for a first, that was initially market short. It's one of those where you could see a Pats DB get frustrated, sort of like AWilliams used to do. How many times did we see a 3rd and long completed for the first down? Nice to be on the other end for a change. The start of a New Era....?
  12. You have to be blind if you can't see how much talent Whaley and company have put together on this team. The Bills are where I expected them to be at this point, 2-2, though I had the wins and losses reversed like many I'm sure. Let's hope they keep it rolling.
  13. "I don't care what you say..." Can't argue against that logic.
  14. After 3 games, the Bills D is giving up 3.4 ypa against the run, compared to 4.4 last season, and They are currently tied for 4th in the league (the Pack is averaging an ungodly 1.8 ypa). With uncertainty at QB for the Pats, this should be the key matchup with their O. Defenses dominate this game, so the final result should resemble a baseball score....
  15. This game will be determined by the battle between bills O and Pats D. Bills averaged 32 ppg in 2 home games, 7 in their only away game. Since Belichick will focus on taking away the run game, and Sammy if he plays, someone else will have to step up. Last year Hogan made the big plays on O. This year's candidates are clay, Goodwin, and Powell. I have a feeling O'Leary will make some important contributions. Maybe it's just indigestion...
  16. this quote is totally being taken out of context. After he mentioned grogan, he threw in belichick. Then he chuckles and adds, if it is Belichick we're coming after him. I laughed at it myself.
  17. Let's hope he makes it through a full season this year. If not, then it will be his last as a Bill.
  18. he was 20 when drafted, turned 21 during his first TC. Not sure he should be judged by the typical standard. Wonder where Henderson will fall in all of this?
  19. A lot of good coaches refused to consider the Bills because Ralph was meddlesome. I sure hope the pegulas haven't started down this path...
  20. IF things continue as they currently look, the Bills will be looking for a new HC and Schwartz will most likely be offered a position somewhere.
  21. They can salvage the season in the next two games...
  22. Give Fitz and the Jets WRs some credit. When the CBs are playing man with no deep help, the best way to defeat that is the "stop short" back shoulder throw. They worked that one pretty well.
  23. Roman would've been the only likely candidate as interim when Rex is fired. Firing him gives Rex another lifeline for now....
  24. He certainly shares the blame for not stopping the Jets offense....
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