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Analyzing the analysts
Last Guy on the Bench replied to bigskyfan's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
It's not even close. NFL Network was excellent. Tons of insight. I've actually enjoyed ESPN over the years, but I found it painful to watch this year. Borderline unwatchable. Too many guys, low energy, lots of stumbling, no one seemed that well informed, and Steve Young almost single-handedly kills it - he is such a boor (loves to hear himself talk, interrupts, doesn't listen to anyone, offers nothing new - just godawful). I was really impressed with the NFL Network coverage. -
QB John Crompton Tenn.
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Buffaloed in Pa's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
The Sporting News said that he really came on the second part of the year as he adapted to the coaching. They seem to think a light switch went on and that he's going to keep developing into a pro style QB rapidly. TSN can be way off, but they do their own homework, and you have to admire the way they call 'em as they seem 'em, no matter what the other rags/mocks say. They think Crompton is a better bet in this draft than any QB but Bradford. -
Dark horse Draft Pick
Last Guy on the Bench replied to AllDayADay's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I've been thinking about Graham too. I would be way on on board with that pick. Especially if Schobel retires. -
The 10 Best Twist Endings in Movies
Last Guy on the Bench replied to erynthered's topic in Off the Wall Archives
Good one. A great movie. I'd add Angel Heart and Sleuth (only saw the original, not the new one) to the list. Fun, not-great movies with good twist endings. -
Be careful what you wish for, Bills fans
Last Guy on the Bench replied to PromoTheRobot's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Great, great post. Super Bowl obsession is simple-minded. ("You either win everything or you are a loser.") Honestly, I'd love for the Bills to win the big one, but it's way down on my list of Bills' goals. I like watching football. I love watching football when the Bills are interesting and competitive week in and week out. Sure the Super Bowl losses stung. But my life doesn't change based in one game. It does change, however, based on the overall experience of watching the team every week. When I think about the 90s Bills, I think about how MANY amazing, fun games there were. Every season there were tons of great moments: gritty victories, comebacks, upsets, playoff wins - all mixed in with the occasional crusher that kept life interesting. This has been a generally boring effing team for the last decade. Tell me the Bills will be interesting and exciting and win more than their share of games, and I say you can stuff your Super Bowl. -
Edwards needs to be benched...
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Big Turk's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I agree. I've seen enough good things out of Trent (and TO for that matter) to remain marginally hopeful. But then again, I'm an idiot. -
Edwards needs to be benched...
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Big Turk's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I gotta agree with Murra on this. I still hold out some hope for Trent, and I hate to judge anyone on preseason, but that hope is weakening a little. I thought our DL looked pretty good tonight. They actually got quite a bit of pressure on Ben, but watching him slip that pressure, or get rid of the ball just in time, rifling it into a covered receiver time after time, reminded me what a real. winning QB looks like. I don't expect Trent to be Big Ben (who I think is just a fantastic QB - criminally underrated, because he doesn't sling the 300 yard games like Manning/Brady/Rivers/Brees). But the good QBs can work well with and even take advantage of moderate pressure. (No QB looks good in a jail break, but that's not what we mostly saw tonight.) I'm not saying our OL was great, but they were adequate given the defense they were facing, and I thought Trent had enough time to do much more than he did. Even throwing the ball away with authority if he felt the pressure too much would have been an improvement over those desperate, tentative, tardy passes. -
The Pack game-planned this one
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Simon's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Simon, what's your take on Nic Harris? Just curious, as you often don't see things the way the crowd sees them. I'm with the crowd on this one. Seems to me like he has really good awareness, is decisive, and hits. I could live with with a few big rookie mistakes along the way if it's in the service of acclimating a guy who seems to know how to make things happen. Would you start him? -
I think it is just that past champions don't automatically qualify after 60. You can qualify at any age if you meet different criteria (e.g., 10 ten in British Open the previous year, major winner in previous 5 years, certain world rankings or money list rankings, etc.).
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Anyone else concerned about the DT position?
Last Guy on the Bench replied to LabattBlue's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Where do these persecution complexes come from? There isn't one issue on this board that doesn't have a substantial number of people on both sides of it. That some people disagree with you (maybe even vociferously) doesn't mean the debate has been quashed. In this thread alone, five people posted before you agreeing with the original poster's worry about DT. Do a poll and I'll bet you find lots of people would like to shore up that spot. How have these concerns been halted? Who is this imaginary mob that is defining the "program"? -
Lori, I enjoyed your booster club piece. Tons of interesting info and well written, of course, as usual. (BTW, am I blind or is it not linked on the TBD front page? I actually stumbled onto it from a link on BZone.) I was amazed at how forthcoming and coherent Brandon was. He usually drives me crazy with his deadpan, say-nothing, man-in-the-gray-flannel-suit speak. Secrecy is a WAY overrated commodity in the NFL. Over the long run, I think you build a stronger organizational culture - and that culture includes fans and media, of course - by being relatively transparent, honest, and human. Don't need to give the gory details, but understanding and feeling like part of the team's process is important for coaches, players, reporters, and fans alike, each in their own ways. Anyway, Brandon shocked me with his willingness to describe some the Bills' off-season high-jinks in detail. It was great. Was he drinking? Was his demeanor different than normal? What did you make of it? I'll be happy not to have a Robo-GM (sorry, Robo-COO). [Edit: Whoops, just saw the long thread about Lori's article. Don't know how I missed it. Mods, feel free to merge this into that or close it or delete it or whatever.]
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Bad Santa?
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Kettle Creek Football's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I just took my own advice and emailed Simmons the following: Bill, Best burgeoning nickname for a 2009 NFL draft pick? Easy. The Bills' new guard/center Eric Wood: http://media.scout.com/media/image/57/578379.jpg Soon to be known as, 'Bad Santa': http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads...ld_actors_3.jpg The only gift you'll get from him is a stack of pancakes and an ass whoopin'. (Slogan courtesy of PromoTheRobot at twobillsdrive.com.) -
Bad Santa?
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Kettle Creek Football's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Nice. That's an even better description. Print it. -
Bad Santa?
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Kettle Creek Football's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Agreed. 'Bad Santa' is a fantastic nickname. The visual comparison to the kid is phenomenal, so you have the good inside joke reference going. Plus, it works on its own for a mean old offensive lineman - he's the opposite of jolly and instead of giving you stuff, he takes all your favorite sh*t away and leaves you weeping like a poor little Who from Whoville (I'm talking to you Kris Jenkins and Vince Wilfork). Best nickname ever. Someone should send it with pics to Bill Simmons, and we can make it stick nationally (Now let's hope he doesn't suck.) -
I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame.
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Byrd confirms he is a Safety on WGR interview
Last Guy on the Bench replied to Fingon's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I think that was absolutely my favorite Bills sight of the last ten years. He was an outrageously consistent tackler, and yet it still sort of caught me by surprise every single time he came up and knocked one of those big suckers down with such nonchalant authority.