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Agreed. I was most interested in how the D would do this game. I set the bar at 30 points. The Pats averaged 40 over the past 6 games, so I was looking to see if they could hold them to less than 30. They exceeded my goal. Yes, Brady didn't have Gronk, but that was offset by the Bills not having Gilmore. I'm very optimistic about this defense keeping the Bills in games until the O can come together. Btw, one thing I noticed, it seemed Moats had more playing time than Bradham, and in place of Bradham. Anyone confirm this?

I'm still wondering if Buddy mixed up TJ with TY....?

yes, it's not about FJ better than spiller, it's that FJ was their best offensive weapon in THIS game, so "run him until he pukes" Hackett!

The Pats always start strong; they will be well prepared. EJ struggled early with nerves in the first bills scrimmage and his first preseason game. I expect the same Sunday. I don't think the first half will be pretty, but the bills will make a comeback in the second and fall short. 34-24 Pats.

I'll be a little more specific. I think 30 is the magic number: keep them under 30, and score 30+. The Pats have averaged 40 ppg against the Bills over the past 6. You can't stop Brady, so holding the Pats to under 30 is the crucial number for the D. We'll see if EJ and the O can take care of their end....

Velasco from Tennessee who started 16 games last year at center. On NFL.com

Eagles released a former R1 pick at Guard, Watkins. Don't know much about him--worth It?http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000236957/article/danny-watkins-will-be-released-by-philadelphia-eagles

Sounds like football Nirvana to me...

I'm torn on this one. EJ has been so nervous in his first starts--the scrimmage and first preseason game. I really don't know if it's good to throw him at Belichek in his first game? If he struggles, like most QBs do against the Pats, will it affect his confidence going forward? I think I'd like to see Kolb get the nod, with EJ coming in for specific situations (like running the read option in short yardage). ????

How many physically gifted but mentally midgeted WRs never make the leap to the NFL? Marrone is not a babysitter. Rogers won't make the final 53.

If they keep only 8 on the active roster (as the OP suggested), I think they would want more than 1 OL on the PS. Certainly it comes down to who you don't want to lose, but also need. I for one will be surprised if they add only 1 OL to the PS with 8 on the active roster.

I think that's the biggest hole in an otherwise decent shot at the roster--I'd be suprised if they kept a total of only 9 OL, especially when you include the PS. I think they will probably keep one more OL on the roster (center/guard) or on the PS for a total of 10.

last I saw, kiko is being held out this game.

Perfect outcome for the first preseason game. It gives the new staff a boost, and cushion from the media and fans criticism, and the young team some confidence. Imagine the reaction if they laid an egg? The negatives for me, confirms the weaknesses at LG and second CB, and also the need to get Byrd back.

Don't know what else is happening for Carolina game, but Pearl Jam is at the arena Saturday October 12th. I'm looking forward to an awesome weekend of Bills and PJ!

Deficit.....zzzzzzzz....snore......

Yes, I thought there were a lot of great set ups for next season. Currently I enjoy the Arya-Hound segments the most.

I've been thinking this could be one of the best Bills' drafts ever....but I'll wait a few more years before I say it....

Yeah, sorry, that was my fault. I started watching GoT between seasons 2 and 3, and my first post was on the season 2 thread. I said something about how unpredictable the show is--you never know who will get whacked! Kevin responded with something like, it will continue. After that last episode, I had to respond to his post. I don't think I've ever had a TV series create so much emotion for me. !@#$! First Ned, then Robb!?!? WTF! It's only a friggin show, but I was literally depressed, much like the past 12 Bills' seasons...

Yeah, sorry for bringing it up in the Season 2 thread, but I remembered Kevin's response and I wanted to respond to it.

Thanks for those. I preferred the first one since the writer hasn't read the books--I haven't either. Last night really left me with a sense of grief, but it's passed. The north better be revenged!

Holy crap! I had a difficult time sleeping after last night's episode. That was disturbing.

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