Coach Tuesday
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EA hasn't done anything to "push the envelope" with their Madden series since it was the first game to release featuring 11-on-11. 989 was the first to use 3D polygonal characters, EA was still married to 2D sprites. Visual Concepts introduced online play in 1999 and online leagues in 2004. All Madden's done is follow suit and live off the brand.
Madden's graphics have been virtually the same (big heads with zombie faces) for 4 years. If they're not innovative with competition, how can one reasonably conclude they'll be innovative without competition?
You can't say that the defensive controls didn't vastly improve last year. Yes that was long overdue, but it was a serious improvement.
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Now hold on just a second. You're right that competition fosters creativity and innovation (in addition to price declines), however, don't be so sure that EA won't continue to push the envelope and improve its games. See, they'll also want to make money. They're not going to be content with the assumption that there is a definite, ever-constant set of consumers out there who will simply buy whatever football game exists, indifferent to its features. They will still be afraid that such consumers might decide to forgo a football videogame altogether and buy Halo 2 instead. No CEO worth his salt would make such an assumption. They will not leave money on the table. Also, I'm guessing the exclusive rights deal cost them a pretty penny, which they have already projected to recoup via increased sales. How do you increase sales? You put out a better product, for one. Remember, most people who bought ESPN NFL2K ALSO bought Madden. So, they're not looking at too many more sales without improving their game, hopefully. I guess we'll have to wait and see, but let's not be too pessimistic.
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2 Bocce pizzas.
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Jesuschrist man. I was just trying to get people fired up, to get the crowd into the game. Do you know why? Because we're FANS. This is a BUFFALO BILLS' FAN MESSAGE BOARD, you moron. This isn't the State Department - we don't need your hourly sermons on how we're Failing to See the Divine Truth. It's FOOTBALL, man! Do you go to the games, ICE? When everyone stands up to cheer after the Bills score, do you get up and yell at your whole section that they're all a bunch of idiots, that the only reason we scored is because the second-string defensive back fell down and that in reality, we suck?? Try that sometime. Why be that guy, man?
DO YOU REALIZE HOW MUCH OF A JACKASS YOU COME ACROSS AS AROUND HERE?
Just relax. Seriously. Stop freaking out because somewhere, somehow, someone is excited about something.
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Anyone else think that move might've been a Mularkey stroke of genius? Since that time the Bills have been on their roll. I think it sent a message to this team, and Gregg Williams wouldn't have had the ball to do it.
BTW - In Shaw's 7 weeks since joining the Chargers, he's only been active for 2 games (inactive the last 3) - and has no catches in those games.
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I'll write it real slow, just for you.
Maybe Vic over compensates when he rates the Bills because he grew up around Buffalo and used to write for the local paper and cover the Bills. He does not want to appear a homer on a national service because someone will call him on it.
I am not saying that is why he put the Rams ahead in his rating system but maybe it's something he still keeps in the back of his mind. Just a thought I threw out when others were criticizing him. He has tried to be objective about the Bills since he left the News but I would say, if anything, he usually is more pessimistic than optimistic. On the other hand, not too much positive has transpired since he left.
That info was relevant to this discussion.
BTW, I saw your guest quote and Vic is making easily more than 55k from his various sources.
Ya, I actually understood you the first time. I meant some interesting scoops about the Bills. I could in all honesty give a hoot what Vic Carucci makes (good for him) or where he "ranks" the Bills.
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Vic's a former Buffalo Evening News sports reporter who hails from near Utica, NY. Maybe he's trying not to be a homer.
He makes more than many of you think he does.
Umkay, how 'bout some useful info?
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A few things:
1) I do think the #1 plan is to sign Jennings to a fair contract. Although, I suspect Donahoe suspects JJ doesn't want to return. Anyone notice TD's answer in the "Ask Donahoe" Q&A yesterday about Jennings and Williams? Within his boilerplate response ("We'd love to have them back...") was the statement that the #1 factor that goes into resigning free agents is their willingness to stay in Buffalo. Although that's an obvious point, IMO it was in direct reference to JJ and his flirtations with the Falcons. Also, they will NOT overpay for a guy like Jennings. If you haven't noticed, this organization from TD down to McNally prefer guys like Tucker and Villareal to guys like Jennings - guys with less ability but who play smart and tough. You can find those guys, they're cheaper, they play more snaps, and they lead by example.
2) I too think that plan B is to replace JJ from within. The hope MUST be that, under McNally's tutelage, MW can move to LT. As for the RT spot, yes Peters is an option; so are Dylan MacFarland, Ben Sobieski, Trey Teague, Marcus Price and, yes, Lawrence Smith (he played that spot on Sunday when MW and JJ were both out). Peters may be the most intriguing, but he's far from a lock to man that spot. Personally, unless he spends the entire offseason tied by a rope to McNally, I see him on the PS again next year.
3) You can also expect TD and John Guy to come up with a few more "McNally Projects" in the offseason, either through the draft or free agency. McNally is the best there is at taking scrap-heap finds and making players out of them. That's why they brought him in here - not just to shore up our o-line this year, but also to save us $$ in the future by "coaching up" less expensive players.
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b-u-m-p.
(PS - guess in his own f'd up way he may end up being right afterall...)
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Fug that. Bring on Pittsburgh. If we can't beat the Steelers in a must-win game at home we don't deserve to be in the playoffs. That game IS a playoff game for us.
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But sorry Folks, ICE is 100% right about this...
The ONLY person in this thread who is 100% right is the Guest who said that anyone who thinks TD would say anything other than that is a total moron. This thread is ridiculous. What do you expect TD to say in an email correspondence published on BB.com? More importantly, who the hell cares what he says in that context? Why don't we wait until the offseason to see what ACTUALLY HAPPENS before engaging in this waste of bandwith...
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I was hoping no one would ask that... um... heh heh...
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Ice you are a joke right always the same thing from you we will never win a super bowl with drew td is an idiot you friend are a broken record also I believe you are also a sad man without joy FOR CRIST SAKE ENJOY THE WIN a very fun game to watch yesterday.Also who in this world has made you the genius and the rest of the football fans retards get a life and enjoy it
Pregnant? You seem to have missed a few periods...
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Did I really need to spend $180 for a round-trip ticket from Manhattan, to go straight from the airport to the Browns game w/dad, coming back Monday AM, straight from the airport to the office? Talk about Frivolity...
Someone tell me I did the right thing... no I didn't charge it...
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Actually I'm surprised you wouldn't take from my post that I trust the coaches to make the right call with that position and every other position. But yes, if it was me making the decisions (scary thought) I'd keep DB in there. This offense is looking explosive, he's the one who's running it so well.
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Wrong. Feeley was in 3-step drop mode for almost the entire game. It's nearly impossible to get to a QB who is getting the ball out so quickly.
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This isn't a "Bledsoe sucks" post, so just back off.... My point is this: everyone's been talking about how Drew just needed time to adjust to a new offense, needed a running game, etc. - and that's true, to a certain extent. However, haven't you also noticed that, over the last month and a half, the offense has CHANGED? In my opinion Mularkey, Clements and Wyche have finally discovered how to suit the offense to the talent of the players, Drew especially. First and foremost, THE NO-HUDDLE HAS RETURNED. I've always thought, even going back to his NE days, Drew was most effective in the two minute offense. I love the way the coaches have mixed that package into the games over the last few weeks - every time they've used it it's been successful; often it's re-started the offense. Also, the protection scheme has finally been adjusted to fit the personnel - more two TE max protect schemes, power-I's, etc. - credit McNally, Studesville (he's still the RB coach, right?) and Mularkey/Clements. What I love about this coaching staff (among other things) is that they excel at making adjustments week-to-week and within individual games to suit the offense (and defense) to exploit the particular skills of their players.
BTW, this is exactly what they were known for in Pittsburgh (see: Tommy Maddox, Kordell Stewart).
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Drew at his best will still take some sacks but will avoid the interceptions. That's really all you can ask from him - just don't turn the damn ball over. Today he protected the ball very well - one of his best games as a Bill for that reason. If he can continue to minimize the turnovers (esp. on the road) then I can live with him as a starter.
Wouldn't lay down $1000 on the Bills on the road in January with DB at the helm though, sorry.
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I dunno - the gracefulness, mixed with the power. I think when Willis drops some weight next offseason you'll see him become more of a glider, like Sayers. I don't think what we're seeing this year is his *real* running style.
That being said, if he keeps the weight and just adds a bit more glide, I think ED is a good comparison.
Bledsoe's press conference on BB.com
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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He does look like James Spader! I've always thought that.