Risin

Baptism by fire, for a very young team. If we make the playoffs, we'll be the most battle tested team, that is for sure. I'd rather have a good season with this schedule, then a great season with a weak schedule. Come playoff time, the first scenario will have me feeling confident. In saying all that, I'll be happy with 8-8 and continued progression from our young players and staff.

Who cares where he is at? I'd take him over ANY young QB in the game right now.

Speaking of being a enthusiast of a QB, catch Vince Young today? Wow. 3 turnovers, less than 50% of passes completed. In general, he looked pretty lost. Thank god we didn't draft him, he looked like a bust out there. (it's easy to tell, even after 1 game, just ask deluca and JDG) Also, the part of your post I bolded is pretty interesting. Holcombs Arm might deny it now, but I'm pretty sure Ramius busted him during the offseason. The impression given was that HA would rather lose with Losman, then win with him.

I think it's more then a glimmer of hope. More like a spotlight.

Now you're talking.

I hope not. I'm not a Willis Ballwasher by any means, but the guy had NO holes today. He ran on guts, and effort. On top of that, for some odd reason, we insisted on running into the teeth of that defense.

Thank you. That is the bottom line. I back JP, not because I want him to do well, but because I want the Bills to do well.

Only a Bledsoe apologist could call JP throwing a TD a mistake. Also, JP has been our offense today, and played awesome. He carried us.

But he locks onto one receiver.

He has been all season.

Wow. Go figure, us supposed "Losman nuthuggers" might just know what we're talking about.

Awesome post.

According to Bill Walsh, you know if your QB is gonna be good or bad within 30 starts. I don't have a link, I believe I heard it during a Ravens preseason game, it was supposedly a question Billick proposed to Walsh, in reference to Kyle Boller. Hope that helps.

JP has showed progress. IMO, he plays until Dick, Marv and company tell him not to. I'm sick of hearing about his record. One more time for the thick headed, Jim Kelly was 4-12 in his first 16 games. I think Alaska Darin eluded to it, thank god we kept him. Also, thank god TBD wasn't around then, or some of us would have been arguing with JDG and Reichs Arm.

One of my favorite shows. I'm bummed Vince isn't doing A2.

Good luck AKC.

It really is the same thing. Each person has his own way of rating a player. When I think of great, I think of Walter, Thurman, Barry, Priest, Marshall etc. I'm just not ready to put Willis there yet.

Yes, I agree with your second paragraph. JP was raw coming out of college, so we expected him to take awhile. As much as it pains me to say it, MM isn't fully to blame for JP not progressing quickly. Some of that falls on JP too.

I agree Nall has the potential to be great. (Any young QB on an NFL roster has that "potential") I just want to know why you don't think JP has that same potential, he has certainly proven more than Craig, and is younger to boot. I never had a problem with your attitude, you're a good poster, and avoid personal attacks. (wish I could say the same for myself) I just don't understand your hard anti-JP stance, and the fact you'll risk your reputation bagging on the guy. Would it really kill you to just compliment the guy, without it being of the backhanded variety? You usually backup your feelings with longwinded, and statistic laced posts. (even though they are usually slanted to fit your argument) I admire someone that would put that much time into a post, but it all gets thrown out the window, because you come off as a hater. I don't know if JP is the answer, but I'm gonna back the kid 100 percent this year. If he isn't the answer, I'm fairly confident Marv and Dick will replace him. (Nall anyone?) Can't you just admit he is much better then last season?

I view your post, and now I see you're pimping Nall?!?!? LMFAO, I should have learned my lesson.

So we agree. Why are we arguing? I agree Willis is a VERY GOOD player, I said he wasn't great. (yet) If you read the end of my post, I think he has the potential to be a superstar.

Any QB the Bills passed on, in this years draft.

Faustus, I think most people are pissed about the block, because this is becoming a habit. It has happened 3 times, that I can remember, since preseason.

How is he a star? He has had seasons of: 1128 yds 1247 yds and 311 yds so far. (i don't care what he's on pace for, he's had 1 monster game) He has averaged: 4.0 ypc (a star?) 3.8 ypc (a great player?) and 4.4 (so far) He has had receiving totals of: 169 yds 178 yds and 33 yds (so far) I'm sorry, I must've missed where those stats equal greatness. Is Steven Jackson a star? 673 yds 5.0 ypc 1046 yds 4.1 ypc 286 yds 4.2 ypc Receiving: 189yds 320 yds 99 yds. (so far) To me, they are pretty comparable players at this stage, yet nobody considers Steven Jackson a star. I bet you most here would pick Willis over Steven, even though Steven is a more versatile back. I don't know what Willis has done to be labled a star in this league, but please enlighten me.

You're a moron. Welcome to the ignore list.