Ed_Formerly_of_Roch

He was the subject today of a Q&A in todays Rochester paper. I was kind of surprised to hear him say that his favorite sport is baseball. Usually whatever sport a player plays in that's his favorite?? Well leave it to a kicker. Not that I'm complaining, just kind of surpirsed and shocked to hear his honest answer.

Boy I don't know, look at how Marino didn't have any speed after the injury! Actually I tore my Achillis about six months after Marino did, and based on comments he had made on TV and stuff about it feeling like someone kicked him in the back of his ankle, I knew as soon as mine happened, that was what was wrong. My friends thought I was nuts at the time, but thatwas the problem. And I lost my speed too!

Did Fast Freddy just trip over his show laces? Looked like easy first down, didn't think anyone hit him, but he goes down??

Considering this was billed as a defensive battle, you'd expect the Bill's to be stopped often. But since the Bill's D couldn't stop TB much, who had essentially three rookies playing on the line by the way, they limited the chances the offense had. Therefore I place more of the blame on the defensive side for not making any stops.

We may see them, but I doubt it will be next week. I'd predict if at all, either the Denver or KC game

Actually before the game TD stated that this is the last time they can wear them. They may apply for a waiver for a game in the future, but I wouldn't be counting on seeing them next week or anytime soon.

Until the Bills have a better option, Lindell will be here. I don't see where cutting him for some unkown is a step in the direction of goodness. Maybe he doesn't have a long leg, ok, but there is still something to say for being very accurate on shot kicks. Is it better to be worse on short kicks but better on long kicks??? Don't have the answer! I will say this, so far this season, his kickoffs have been longer and he has made a few longer field goals with quite a bit distance to spare. Considering how good the Bills kick coverage is, getting an extra 5 yards on kickoffs this year may translate into on extra TD over the course of the year through better field position.

I thought Greg William's comments were rather interesting, without getting specific about what he did wrong in Buffalo.

Well with 16 points in a game they won by 15, I'd say that puts him at 1-0

Well JP had alot of practice throwing on the run at Tulane!

Was that TD in the last five minutes of the half? Then the replay comes from upstairs and doesn't matter if the Bills have a TO left or not. Don't recall the time?

That's true, but lets blame all 7 years on DB anyway! It makes for better posts.

Interesting comment by Brent Jones. Best he's seen the Bills O-line play in 7 years. Do you think it has anything to do with DB leaving?

Last couple of pases, JP looked like people thought he might. Was holding my breath a couple times. They need to start running the ball more and run out the clock. First half JP looked great though.

One more field goal will likely give Lindell Special Teams Player of the week.

Well I only moved here in 76, so still prior to my time

Love the blue jerseys. I wasn't around here in the 60's so really don't recall seeing them prior. Helmets don't excite me, but love the jerseys!

But, you don't know, maybe he took out an injury insurance policy to protect himself in case on career ending injury?

Yes it is tough because the first part regarding the cap hit is fact, the rest is pure speculation. At most last year there were two kicks missed that could have helped them win a game, though still not certain. I'm all for getting a better kicker, but before I'd spend $1.5 mil, I'd want to make certain it truely is an improvment. And you're suggesting the Bills spend $1.5 mil on that position and bring in a new guy who has very little of a track record. If a guy like Adam Vinaterri was available, I'm sure they'd be willing to take that chance. The thing that scares me about France too as was pointed out the other day, if you recall the first year Moormon was here, by the end of the season his leg was tired from NFL Europe + the NFl season. That happening to a field goal kicker can be even worse.

Prrof positve that in your opinion only Haddad might be better. I think the Bills should have kept Haddad, but not over Reed. I think they should have cut either Fast Freddy or Aiken. Reed Is a very good blocker too.

There's even a local theme with Zippy Chippy!

So where is the link to click on to go to the Game Thread? I don't see anything on the forum page? Is it on another page?

And people were screaming for the Bill's to cut him to when he was here. TD will cut Lindell the second HE feels has a better option.

Yes, he might be better than Haddad, but unless he's willing to sign for the minimum, why pay anymore than that for a person who'll be the backup once Parrish returns. And even if you sign him for the same as, lets say Reed, you still get hit with any signing bonuse left on Reed's contract. You can't afford high paid backups and be successful.

I think there have three QB's inc Matthews. From what I read Jerman may make team over McFarland. I think one less WR and one more fullback likely Burns. One thing I read today too is they could dump Dorenbus and go with Preston as long snapper. He snapped for entire first half on Friday, though he did screw up the extra point somewhat. They may stay with Dorenbus for now, but later on if they need the roster spot may cut him if Preston improves a bit too.