TPS

In a pre-season thread on "surprise or step up players" this year, I picked Jones solely on the comments from Fitz and Gailey. In last week's prediction thread, he was the player I said needed to step up, as he was going to draw most of the one-on-ones. He was bad, then good. I think your assessment is right on. I think we also have to recognize that he is a second-year player, and most WRs usually take 2-3 years to really learn and develop in the pro game.

It was obviously the intention of the poster, with such an inflammatory remark!! I totally agree with him, by the way...

According to McKissic's Tuesday morning QB piece (on the B-News site), the Bills said their goal was to try to push the pocket and prevent Brady from stepping up in his throws. RM said the Bills were successful a few times, and that this caused Brady to throw 2 of his INTs. He also credited Merriman with forcing Brady to throw early on the first INT that Scott got. I think we'll see the pass rush and the defense overall get better as the season wears on. My link

If this is some draft site's opinion, I guess they were wrong about him being a long shot. He missed the first two pre-season games, and he then made the team over Corner. I think that says a lot about what the Bills think about him.

I don't understand why anyone cares what a couple of blowhards say? Makes me glad I don't have cable anymore.

Since I don't have cable anymore, that was great to see. My favorite part of the highlights, on Freddie's long run down the right side, there were at least 3 O-line at the finish. I saw Bell, Pears, and one other I couldn't make out. That was something like a 25 yard run. This Bills team exemplifies the phrase, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

I thought Corner played decent out there yesterday. Rogers will be the #4 no doubt, but I'd like to see him in action. He's the kind of guy that could cover a small, quick slot receiver. I didn't see Searcy in a D package, did he get out there other than ST?

I think I read there are 2 on the practice squad, not that it helps much. I'm really interested to see what Rogers can bring, as he was my sleeper draft pick. I think he will surprise in a good way.

I've been saying the basic argument for years--the Fed's actions do not directly lead to inflation. They can cause speculation about inflation which can impact investments, but not direct inflation. The oil price decline is one of many examples. The real issue is the weak understanding of inflation's cause.

Yeah, we need a thread for all of the "I told you so(s)"!

While of course it's the coaching, players have to recognize and execute. Fitz recognized the blitz, gave a nod to Freddy, and the rest is history!

I don't know how many of you saw the link to a Pat's site that described that last pass play to Freddy, but this tells you everything you need to know about Fitz and how prepared the team is in general. My link

You guys keep spouting this stuff, but the reality is that with all of the so-called "money printing" that has been done, measured inflation is not outside of normal. In fact, now oil is falling, as are many other commodities, and the gold bubble appears to be bursting. Measured inflation will fall over the next few months. Bernanke does not print money and give it to people. There is a process for how FED interventions impact demand and prices. It makes for good talking (radio) head chatter or internet postings, but bad if you're trying to make some money on that wrong-headed belief. Just ask Bill Gross.

You're almost the man Clippers! Too bad you hedged and said 3-1 ealier. But You are the optimist among we optimists. It's not too late to jump on board this traid you nattering nabobs of negativity!

There was definitely pressure at times. I commented on one of Brady's picks that they were pushing the pocket, which hindered his ability to really step into it. Can't remember which one though.

There's no doubt it IS Nix, because that's the day the philosophy changed. Then he went out and got a coach that was likeminded. They talked about getting bigger and tougher, and they have. They don't care when you're drafted, they care if you can play. It is so refreshing to listen to Buddy, Chan and Fitz. Compare the pressers from Brady and Bill. Total Aholes.

Good on yer fellas too! I predicted you guys would win this AND next week. Go get'em!

Talk about trial by fire for Shep...first real action, and he's going against the best in the business.

Fixed again. Haven't we really become a nation where the modus operandi of most leaders, in ALL types of institutions, is "how can I use my position to make me wealthy, whether it's legal or not?"

Agreed. That's one of my 10 wins I'm predicting, so that would def reduce the probability.

There are varying degrees, but there isn't a city, county or state in the nation where you can't find a corrupt politician.

They are all big, aren't they? I still think the first Jets game will be the most imortant, especially if we lose this week. To get to the playoffs, you have to knock off either the Pats or Jets. Btw, I think the Raiders will sweep their next two games...

Why limit it at Chicago? It's more accurate to say "political corruption" is redundant.

Agreed. This game is NOT about money. However, the season outcome and their stats will affect their bargaining position. They are like three different girls I've dated.... One is the girl who is with you superficially, but is looking to hook up with a sugar daddy. One just wants you to give her the ring and commit. One sleeps with you on the first date, but wants you to respect her.

That, and too much money chasing/searching for returns of yesteryear...