Matt in KC

I think Parrish is elusive and smart, but is lacking the mass to break away from a head-on tackle. I really hope he works on his upper-body strength in the weight room. This being said, there was a play in the first quarter of the Caroline game that stood out to me. There was a penalty, so the play did't count, but it gave me hope for Parrish this year. For any of you that have this game recorded, check it out: (from NFL.com): 3-5-BUF24 (8:36) K.Holcomb pass left to R.Parrish to BUF 36 for 12 yards (K.Lucas). PENALTY on BUF-T.Reyes, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 24 - No Play Parrish catches the ball and is nearly immediately hit by two defenders. He keeps running hard and twisting and drags both of them a full five yards before he goes down. I was very impressed with him on this play, but didn't hear anyone mention it after the game.

Maybe we should schedule an e-exorcism where everyone can log in and post their pent-up negative energy into a single thread. Then the mods can ceremoniously delete the topic and release all of the negativity back to the cosmos. Alternatively, if anyone is capable... perhaps we could submit the final thread on a Patriots message board?

On paper I can convince myself we are as talented a team. Unfortunately, on the field they look a lot better to me. I don't think we'll get blown out, but I also think we have about a 15% chance of winning.

Red, white and blue glasses, huh? You sound like such a ...patriot(!). I think that starting against the Pats is much better than getting them mid-season. While I would loooove an upset, I really think it is a longshot. The Patriots have been playing very well in preseason and don't look like they will need a couple games to hit their stride.

Parrish is one of the WRs who distinctly brings "something else" to the game. More than speed, he brings elusiveness. If he gets a bit stronger, he's going to be a menace to the D. For now, he needs to get the ball in space (between players, not up between the planets) and he gets a handful of yards more than your average receiver by making the first player miss, or not hit him squarely. I think only four are "locks:" Evans Price Reed Parrish I personally think Aiken makes the team after a strong camp/PS. I thought goung into the year we'd drop him, but I've been very impressed. I have not been too impressed with Davis so far. More than helping him, I felt like his big gain last night negated Wilson's big reception last week. I am very intrigued to see what they do. I think Wilson will go to the PS because the roster spots are so tight. I could see them keeping 6, including Davis, then dropping one when Bowen returns to the active roster, assuming Wilson really made it to the PS.

I do think JP is "turning the corner." While these stats show he's improving, the fact that he is "4th best" (in yards) if anything just shows there are more doubts about him than other starters, and just shows he's played more. JP is 36th is passer rating. That said, he is going to be fun to watch this year, even with the expected boneheaded plays sprinkled in....

Why, do you have a problem with complainers?

I usually get a lot of good info here. Like all sites, sometimes they're off the mark, but they're a good site for Bills-related news and opinions.

Well, I don't have much time now, but I'll throw some numbers out there for us to look back on when someone digs out this thread after the season. If JP starts all 16 games: 3450 passing yards 19 TDs 15 INTs 61% completion rate 250 rushing yards 4 rushing TDs 46 sacks, 6 lost fumbles (4-5 from the sacks) Not all on him: 8 delay of game penalties

He is either going to sneak onto the teeam, or be one of our hardest cuts. I like th eguy and would like to see him improve for another year, but the competition at safety is pretty tight. Vincent Whitner Simpson Baker Bowen All of these guys have played better than Leonard. With Bowen hurt, it may be Leonard who limps onto the team.

I don't see Leonard as either a safety or a cut.... **Never mind - - I just saw this addressed above** Nice list. It's hard to believe given the cuts we face that the following could earn a spot: Jerman, Goldsberry, Powell, Pennington (Merz has looked just a bit better to me) none of them look good enough to play with the "big boys" (yet)

*No touches for A Thomas or Shaud Williams *McGee sounded picked on in the zone coverage again (I haven't watched game, only saw play-by-play) *Price is alive and well, it seems *Wilson looks like he moved in front of Davis for 6th WR spot *4th DE spot still contested *Moorman, Schobel and Fletcher seem to be picking up where they left off *K Williams was made starting RDT and seems solid *I was wowwed by Clements who seems like he is well worth the big bucks.... *The new DBs were quiet

I forgot: 5) Will our pass rush be able to get pressure on the oposing QB when rushing 4? 5b) When we rush more than 4, will we get better results?

1) Can our defense stop the run? Specifically, are we going to get pushed off of the line of scrimmage? 2) Will our QB(s) have a reasonable amount of time to throw? 3) When they have time, will our QB(s) perform well? 4) Regardless of the wins / loses, will our team play with enough heart that they are respectable?

He was an inspiration to me when I played trumpet. Maybe somewil play taps up three octaves?

Much better. I get it, and strongly agree. I'm so glad you didn't really want to talk about Peters' smelly folds or whatever....

I'd say at this late point in the competition there is no way Nall starts unless A) Losman gets hurt AND B) Nall gets some reps with the first team in the next two PS games and looks good AND C) Nall lead the Bills to 4+ more TDs than turnovers in the next two games combined.

Pardon me? I don't usually like to post grammar-police type comments, but I cannot understand this "sentence." Peters is a shiny toy, or smelly toy? ...or shiny toy tha may turn smelly? I really don't know if this is what you're saying, but we found a starter we signed to a long term contract without giving up a draft pick or getting into a FA bidding-war. Good job front office! Find us some more shiny, stink-resistent toys.

I think Peters has a good chance at being our best lineman this year. That being said, I've seen more bad plays from him in the first two PS games than the entire second half of last season. He may be getting off to a slow start this year, but if he continues to improve anywhere near the speed he did last year, he'll be great.

Being better than Nance, Wilson or Fast Freddie, I'm glad to keep Reed on the roster. He had some great plays last year and I'm hopeful it continues into the regular season this year. Besides downfield blocking, I think he's the best on the team at coming back to JP when he is in trouble. I must have seen JP throw to Reed at least 5 times on the right sideline after a scramble last year. (Does he ever scramble to the left?)

So, are you agreeing we'd be foolish to cut him? Does that mean we have above average WRs if we're considering him our 4th or 5th WR?

Yes, Reed has pissed off several fans with untimely drops since he joined the team. But, last year he was really an asset to the Bills. Of his 32 catches, 21 went for a first down, and a quarter of them were over 20 yards (14 ypc avg overall). Also, I can't remember what site tracks "drops" but he did not have many last year, and earned a lot of his yards with solid runs after the catch. Not bad for a receiver who came into last year "in the doghouse" (with Lindell).... http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/302219/gamelogs/2005 Short of something like drugs or insubordination, I can't imaingine we'd cut Reed this year.

I'm in DC so I haven't hada chance to see the Bengal's game. Price played a lot against the Panthers. He looked like he was running well, but I was not impressed with his blocking or hustle on running plays, or when other receivers had the ball. He was listed as a starter in the Cinci game. I assume it was just like the Panther's game (wish I could have watched the game). Maybe Price's contract was largely salary and incentives this year and he freaked out over having no catches.... Whatever's going on, I hope he comes back and gets with the program.

So when are the cut dates this year? Didn't this change a bit for this year, or was there just a proposed change (w the rules committee? I can't remember...)? ----------------------- Edit Got it: http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showt...=0entry748097 I just saw the other thread where someone answered (thanks, bills#21Iowa).

So, add Eric King to this list too? ...or is it pretty clear he really has a medical condition?