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Chad Kelly needs a spanking.

Also note that the Super Bowl teams were top defenses who also had very good offenses. You still need a top defense to win championships. Ask New England.

So what's new? 6 weeks ago it was the same, but with the opposite bent, i.e. "they suck", Andrew Luck sweepstakes"; "Lucky to win 2 games", "Nix and Gailey are idiots", etc. Anyone suggesting a reasonable chance of success was branded a homer and a moron.

I hope so. Beat Brady like the spoiled child he is.

Great post. This team was not going to go undefeated after all. This is a process. People should relax and enjoy the ride. A 9 or 10 win season and competing for the playoffs would be a fair expectation and well beyopnd what most fans and NFL observers expected.

Unfortunately I was traveling yesterday and have not yet seen the game - just highlights - but I am none the less still euphoric over this win this morning. What a great victory for this team. I have said this before but I absolutley love what Gailey is doing with this team. Not just the creative offense and brilliant play calling, but especially the attitude he has instilled in his players. What a great job of coaching. I love this team.

Unfortunately I was traveling yesterday and have not seen the game yet - just highlights. Despite that, I am still on a high this morning after this win. There is something special going on with this team. I have said this before, but I absolutely love what Gailey is doing with this team. Not just the creative offense and brilliant play calling, but more so the attitude he has created with this team. What a great job of coaching.

Not excusing their ignorance, but in fact he has been used much like a second tight end. He lines up on the line sometimes, in the backfield sometimes, and split out sometimes. Because of his height and mismatch potential whether you call him a 4th WR or a second tight end, the net effect is the same. Roscoe is a big loss in this respect, because now Nelson will likley move to the slot and they lose some flexibility. Hopefully, Roosevelt can step up to the slot position sooner than later because I love the way they have been using Nelson.

No, I am not worried about it as that game is over. We won. The end.

Agreed. A couple of points: 1. while the deep ball was not a big part of the game against Oakland they did take some shots down the field against KC and were successful. It is a myth that the Bills cannot go deep without Evans. 2. A look at the winning touchdown against Oakland, or any number of other plays during the game, would tell you why Evans was not valued. the versatility in the offense is predicated upon the wide receivers being capable of playing a number of roles based on the situation. It was plainly obvious last year Evan did not fit this scheme. I hope he does well in Baltimore - I always liked Evans - but he was a non- factor in this offense and would continue to be.

+1. Always look forward to Bill's post, and win or lose, it is the best post game thread.

Excellent points as usual, Bill. I thought the O Line played well all day, especially on the run, but Fitz had time when he needed it as well. Dareus is a stud. Did you ntoice that after getting burned on screens earlier in the game, he actually came off his block and came across the formation to make the tackle on screen to the other side in the 4th quarter? I totally agree on Nelson. I was very impressed with Spiller in the way he read blocks and exploded to the hole. He is definitely not a pile driver, but his speed and quickness are unquestionable. Definitely getting there. Merriman had a tougher day today, and the lack of rush is troubling, but he has defintiely made a difference on this defense and I think he will continue to improve - he has essentially been out for over two years. McKelvin had a tough day. I thought he played that deep ball really well but it was certainly disappointing he could not outfight the WR for it. The DBs are going to have to play better as a group, especially next week. The best thing about this game is the way they came out after a poor first half and took control of the game. No quit in this team - love it. Fitz is a great leader and they absolutely believe in him. Gailey gets a lot of criticism around here, but he has this team believing in themselves and playing hard for one another which is great to see and a night and day difference in attitude from the lost years of Jauron, Mularky, and Williams. I love his play calling - they are fun to watch. Tighten up the D next week, and I see no reason they can not hang in there against New England. I was really scared over this call - it could have gone the other way. I am sure Searcy will receive some "personal instruction" on this point today. Rookie mistake that he got away with thankfully. How depressing would that have been?

She's kind of cute - must be an NFL expert.

What you suggest would not actually be the smart move. They have plenty of data on Fitz with which to make a decision now. Waiting until the end of the year only gives the player all the leverage. If he has a great year, he will be a hot commodity and would be stupid not to listen to offers, drastically reducing the Bills opportunity to keep him.. The attraction for him to sign now is to reduce his risk. This places somne risk on the Bills but also gives them negotiating leverage. The smart move is to lock him up now if you are convinced he is the guy you want for the next few years at least. Is there risk in this? Sure, but otherwise they need to be prepared to move on without him next year, which they do not seem to be. They need to lock up as many core players as they can this year - that is what the cap room if for.

I do not believe it. You still do not have a QB worth a damn.

In fairness to ESPN's system (God - did I really just say that?), if not for the even more boneheaded play of the opposing QB, Sanchez's mistakes would have cost them the game. The total yards really do not matter. QBs put up big yardage numbers in losses all the time. I like that aspect of the new system. (Even if ESPN is a bunch of clowns)

He was only responding to the assetrion that "the Bills have a bunch of slow receivers", not nominating Easley for the hall of fame. (moot point anyway since he is lost for the year) In any case, try a liitle harder at reading comprehension before you refer to someone else as "idiotic".

I only saw him in at DE.

Only one problem with your gidiness over the Raiders passing game - Jason Campbell. I watched this shmuck play in DC and he is mediocre at best. A turnover machine when the pressure is on. Stop the run and the Raiders are in trouble. I expect a tough game, but the Bills will get ahead and then its game over. 24-13 Bills.

Update for you through week 1 - Willis McGahee, 4 attempts, 3 yards, team lost Lee Evans - 4 passes thrown to, 0 completions, team won Incognito - his team lost, who really cares. Oh by the way, the Bills won 41-7 in case you have not heard with Jackson rushing for 112, 4 passing TDs without Lee Evans, and no sacks give by our guards, no penalties by the guards, and plenty of rushing room.

Very nice. The effort is much appreciated. I am pumped for a victory today - go Bills!

20 - 9 Bills.

Oh really? Then why did Whitner turn down contract offers from the Bills even before the lockout, and why did Poz go to Jax? Because they wanted to be here? According to Poz's agent the Bills made a very good offer but he chose to play in the 4-3 at Jax, and for perhaps other reasons. I cannot see any blame to the Bills for that. Whitner wanted rediculous money from the Bills and went the free agency route, but did not get even what the Bills reportedly offered.

Nice job JW.

Here is a newsflash - all teams are out to make money. They are business enterprises afterall. Some teams have much more money to spend and still be profitable. Jacksonville is at the bottom of the barrel revenue wise, a failing franchise. The bills have avoided the bottom due in part to the Toronto deal and in part because there are real fans (unlike Jacksonville)who continue to support the team by coming to games. So even though Buffalo has cheap ticket prices, no personal seat licenses, and a dearth of corporate sponsorship dollars, they are able to stay in business. The Jags cannot afford an $8 million QB who deoes not figure in their long term plans. No surpise there.