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Football Outsiders D Rankings Looks good!

So would half of the population of the United States that are employed in jobs where anyone cares what they're doing. By definition, mediocrity implies being average (actually mediocrity is the spectrum from a little inferior to a little above average). Nothing spectacular, nothing hideous. I would say that mediocrity is what keeps most people's jobs. Just don't mess stuff up too bad. Again, this is sports entertainment, not NASA, government intelligence, or any of a bunch of other things that averageness cannot be tolerated. Yes, TDs franchise record has been mediocre, but we have gone from definitely inferior to just above average. It's a progression.

We need to develop a defensive rating -- much the same as the QB rating -- that takes into account: 1. total D yards 2. Takeaways 3. negative yards (inc. sacks) 4. yards per play (which we dominated this year, no one even tied) 5. points allowed 6. drive lengths given up 7. three and outs

I'm not saying that we shouldn't talk about this stuff. My point was simply the pompous attitude that so many have about their own opinions. I have opinions, I ocassionally share them, they ocassionally change after I share them. Sometimes I even go back and forth between two. This is entertainment. This is sports. The reason I put this 'tongue-in-cheek' poll on the board was to draw attention to the arrogance that so many have. It's not fun to read and it pervades TSW at this point, as it has for a while now. You can't say that I shouldn't read those posts, because all that would be left would be threads about pornography (which is wrong), drinking (which I don't support), and a small smattering of other posts. It's been noted how many times someone starts a football thread about one aspect or another that it won't be long before another person of another persuation (regarding the QB situation, coaching situation, RB ... you get the idea) shows up. It happens like clockwork -- and then most of the constructive dialogue is gone. Mostly what happens after that is lost on defensive attacks by both sides of whatever disagreement is in vogue. Maybe I need to just leave the board, but I have enjoyed so much of it and got to meet some of you at a Garbage Plate Society meeting this past summer -- which was good for me (and my family). Trust me, I'm ticked at the way the season ended; but at the same time it was a successful year. I've been around since the mid-70s and I feel we're in the same place as we were in '87 -- coming off of several putrid years, barely remembering what it was like to be in the playoffs. It's close. Let's not turn on each other. The way I was always taught was "Think of others more highly than yourself."

This is my frustration with the attitudes around TSW for the past year or so. I kinda tired of the constant "Look at me, I know more than anyone else when it comes to football". That is the problem with the DB/JPL situation -- on both sides. It was the problem with the TH/WM difficulties. When the guy is ready to play, the intelligent, football knowing people who want the Bills to succeed will make that decision. You guys are trying to micromanage the Bills organization more than most people do in relationship to the job that the President does -- and that's not an exaggeration, as unbelievable as it may sound.

I don't disagree with the option to move away from DB, but your argument here has holes. I have seen games where other individual plays (besides QB) have just taken the rest of the team on their backs and won it. Or one phase of the game. There is no reason the D couldn't have carried the team on Sunday. No one stepped up, it wasn't just Drew, NO ONE stepped up.

I do agree. Bledsoe looked horrible -- the two non-blind side sacks were inexcusible. However, so were the two third down non-catches by Moulds. Probably at least one of the two, maybe both, would have not gotten the first, but EM HAS to make that catch. Making up 12 of the 15 yards is much better than punting on 4th and 15

I think the momentum changer was the pass interference against Reed. That took us away from a 2nd & 2 at the four and gave us 1 & 20 from the 22 (I believe) Why was Reed called for interference when it was within 5 yards and it was well before the ball was in the air. Is chucking illegal for the offense? If so, why?

We already have enough doublespeakers in PA that are in office. Have you seen our Gov'n'r? Scary

gotcha! thanks

It's tough to archive home videos on DVD when you can barely get an hour on a standard disc -- although I thought they were 4.7 GBs. You sacrifice a bit of quality or shelf space once you start doing a few.

Bobby April was let go by the Goats last offseason.

We best not upset the team that we will be seeing again during our season ending 11 game win streak. Next time we beat them, it'll be in Picksburgh

Two things: 1. As I said in another thread, I don't care about any win streak, except the 11 game win streak we carry into next season. 2. Nice avatar. There is going to be a big dead space as soon as the NFL season is over and I miss hockey. Thankfully for now, the Bills have more than made up for the loss of the Sabres.

The only win streak I care about is the 11 game win streak that we carry into next season

You can call Bledsoe Bledslow, you can say he holds the ball too long, you can say a lot in criticism of Bledsoe, but ... Humpty? Why? Has he shown an RJ ability to get a contusion on his butt? Has he torn rib cartilige by falling on the ball? DB is anything but fragile. To the consternation of most anti-DB people, he just doesn't get hurt. I stopped reading this guy a while back.

Merry Christmas from pkwwjd and Mrs. pkwwjd. Wishing the Bills the best in the playoffs and that everyone's Christmas dinner would be as good as a Garbage Plate.

... upon whom His favor rests! Merry Christmas.

My question is: WHY ON EARTH DO THEY HAVE A GAME FEATURING 2 EAST COAST TEAMS (ACTUALLY THE 2 FARTHEST EAST COAST TEAMS) ON AT 4 PM????????? That is just dumb, unless someone can explain the timing of NFL games for me.

I believe it was a "Ralph Wilson SuperBowl team" 'Course I might be mistaken, anyone?

Thank you, it was very confusing to me, 'course I'm one of those fans who doesn't claim to be an expert, I admit I don't know stuff. :-)

Until they take the capability for fan voting out of the ProBowl, this will continue to happen. Fan involvement is not necessary in this area and only goes to keep the best from being rewarded by rewarding those with names or stats -- just see Reuben Brown

I ran into Scotty Bowman at Disney World in November -- having breakfast at Chef Mickey's. He said to expect no season this year and that the NHL will start next season with replacement players. Just his thoughts. The owners are dug in and ready to let this last forever, just about. He seemed to think that there will be a salary cap or no more NHL.

good research, TravDad

but ... Brady is great and ... Bledsoe stinks ... can't win big game ... can't come from behind ... Uhhuh