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But you have to have a QB behind center that can hit a 20+ yard pass more than 5% of the time. If you limit your offense to 10 yard passes or less you will go no where. Look at the past 3 years for proof. I agree that the running backs were not used enough, this is a no brainer. But no downfield game hurts the running game also. Please find a QB that can hit the 20-40 yard downfield pass consistently.............

"and finally, mercifully, it ended". Bwahaha.

And run, run, run some more. That WILL stop the agressive pass rush.

A team is built from the trenches out, period. Couple that with a great QB and you will be a contender year after year. Nix and Chan understand building the D and O lines. And for the most part have hit on all OL/DL decisions (draft choices, and FA adds and exits). Now they just need to find that great QB..............

How about a blitz on a rookie quarterback? Can you imagine the great defenses allowing Luck to stand back and throw the ball with a standard 4 man rush. Christ Wanny don't confuse the poor kid.

What have I missed? Lindell kicking off.

Even if Mankins goes, his sore/injured hip will give him fits trying to stop the rush of Darius and Williams

Agreed. Haven't they been successful running the ball against us for the past few games? I believe 200+ yards/game has been surrendered by the beleaguered bills front 7. I sure hope the paper view translates to the field.

Buffalo Cold Front

I posted this before. I had a chance to talk with Fitz's dad before the Cowboys game. He said after the Fletcher hit Fitz was real hurting. He was amazed he was able to play the way he was walking around the house the next week. He was trying to convince him to wear a flack jacket. But to no avail. So I know he was hurt and I can't imagine playing with that injury let alone trying to throw the ball. The downturn was in part the rib injury and the Freddy injury. No coincidence.

one word - Maybin

The games always have and always will be won in the trenches - both sides of the ball. This would include a high quality TE and great LB's to go along with great line play. This is where the focus needs to be. The really good teams understand this. The Bills continually miss this........ Getting better with Wood, Levitre, and Darius in the past few drafts. Focus here Mr. Nix, PLEASE!

Fitz was hurt bad in the Washington game. I went to the Cowboys game and had an opportunity to chat wuth Fitz's dad before the game. He told me Ryan could barely walk around the following week. He could not believe he played the next week. He had told Ryan to wear a flack jacket but he refused. You could tell the general fatherly concern. I was a bit surprised he divulged this to me in fear of it getting out to the opposing teams. I kept it under wrap until now. Some other things I learned: Ryan wears his ring during the game because he fears if he takes it off he wil loose it. Ryan scored 1580 out of 1600 on his SAT without really studying for it. His wife is the smarter one in the house. He got his intelligence from his mom. It was a nice chat with a really nice regular type guy. His dad also missed the awesome tailgating that happens at the Ralph but certainly not in Jerry's Parking lots..... He loves and admires the spirit and dedication of Bills Nation. Broken ribs can be really painful and he is likely still playing through this pain. He also watches Thigpen in practice and probably realizes the Bills will never win with him.

Ralph. Sorry could not resist

I wore my "MAYBENEXTYR" shirt for the first time this year (it was a gift from my son a few years ago). Next week I break out my Maybe Next Year engraved mug for the beers. Oh and I live in Dallas area.

Act like you have been there before, son. Marv Levy

Offense : Left guard (and arguably one of the best in the league) playing left tackle, back up guard playing what was one of the stronger positions Center now hurt. Defense: The only pro-bowler on the team other than punter out for the year....... Lack of depth is problematic for sure. But two left tackles down and your stud nose tackle out is difficult to overcome. BTW. Hairston was dressed today.

I always said I would not give Jerry one stinking penny. With free tickets and parking pass I can keep that promise (mostly). Just might have to spring for a round or two Really exciting to be that close to my beloved Bills. I just hope Chan has his head out of his butt this week. Dallas secondary is suspect along with their run defense so I am hoping for big day from Freddy and Fitz. Speaking of Fitz. My cousin's son runs a print shop in Buffalo. He created a T-shirt and sent me one. It will be worn to the game tomorrow. Throwin' Fitz

I tell you, not all in-laws are a problem......... My brother-in-law gave me his 4 tickets + parking pass for the game tomorrow. I will be going with my two sons (28/26) who are life long Bills fans (thanks to me). Also, as luck would have it, a life long friend from Amherst happens to be in town for the birth of his grandson will be going with us. Go Buffalo!!!!!!!

I am not convinced he is first round material but certainly worthy of consideration for 2nd or 3rd. He IS a gamer and is very intelligent. He has a great group of receivers and the Aggies are a threat to run every play. Sherman is running a pro style multiple wide receiver offense very similar to what we run. Tannehill does a pretty good job in it. I would be on board drafting him in round 2or 3. As for Von Miller, you my friend are spot on my opinion. I watched Von every game. He is quick and quite often was involved in a game changing play. But his size scared me for the NFL. After seeing Maybin as an under sized Speed rushing DE, I was scared the Bills might select after the hype right before draft day. Yes, thank you very much Denver. Darius is truly what we needed to fix the run. And yes I am an Aggies fan. They took a good chunk of my retirement savings to educate my son. But the investment netted me an awesome Aggie daughter in-law. Gig 'em. And a extremely well educated grown man.

I don't think they really knew what a gem Freddy really was. They did pick the best player available i.e. Spiller. It is comforting to know he is in the backup role should Freddy need a week or two off. Running backs are historically injury prone. You just cannot have enough of them. I think we will see the fruits of Spiller, albeit not as soon as a 1st round pick would normally be expected to contribute. But that day will come. Although I wish Freddy could continue to perform at his current level for another 3 or 4 years............... It is unlikely to happen. Enjoy the Freddy show now and prepare for the Spiller show in the future.

Kelsay = REAL edge liability!!!!

Amen to number 1.

Poz and 'lil Donte got burned a multitude of times. Both are gone now. Bigger really is better.

And to know we took this guy from one of the greediest SOBs in the league makes it even sweeter. Every time he caught a ball I said thanks Jerry. Paul from Dullas