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I'm going to reserve judgement until the Balls go 16-0, win 3/4 superbowls, and in every game they win they score consistently 50+ points while yielding fewer than 10.

Sorry, Draco. My response was a bit too ad hominem. I was reacting in general frustration to what seems to be a total refusal by many Balls fans to allow JP to take his lumps and learn the game. I thought we expected this to be a relatively slow process, and for him to improve slowly over the course of 16 games.

The fact that this question is asked about a young QB is an indication that some Balls fans have completely lost perspective (if they ever had it) about what most first-time starting QBs have to do to adapt to the pace of the NFL game. "But Pitt won with BR last year!" Exception, not the rule. Get used to it. JPL could be a great QB. It's also possible that he will suck. Casting judgement after 3 NFL starts, either way, is utterly insipid.

I forgot that all those downfield throws early in the game that JP missed were a clear indication of a predictable coaching staff calling a game "not to lose" rather than to win. Thanks for providing brilliant insight to clear the matter up for those of us less enlightened

Nice post Simon. I didn't realize we had such balance in the 4th Quarter...obviously I need to drink less.

Of course his comparisons don't make any sense. However they do ring the true USA Patriotic Bell, i.e, "Because we won a few wars many years ago, are a "free country", our citizens have a lot of money per capita, and we have the military capability to beat the stevestojan out of of the world (and that therefore we should be venerated, if not worshipped), we're better than all the other countries on the planet.

- I understand Willis was running wild, but down 8, wouldn't you expect a few more passes down the stretch? Why commit the game to a banged up D and the running game? I felt there was bad playcalling, unless TC/MM don't have the confidence in JP at this time to ask him to perform in the clutch...in which case their comments to the media for the last few weeks have been bunkum. This is not a knock on JP, but if you're going to give a young QB experience, that would have been the time. The Falcons had a JV secondary out there due to injury. - Tom Brady is really, really good. Say what you want about great O-line play, but Brady makes good decisions 99% of the time regardless of the pressure or lack thereof. It doesn't hurt that his receivers seem open almost every time he throws the ball (compare to Moulds, Evans et al. whenever JP is under pressure.) Are defenses playing harder man on the Balls because they don't think JP can beat them? - I don't like the pundits suddenly ragging on Pennington's "noodle arm." The Jests offense seems to be based on good QB-receiver timing and good route running. So far, the timing seems to be off, so calling Pennington's lack of arm strength the problem is the usual "don't see the forest for the trees" analysis Seems to be an insipid and irrelevant way to criticize the Jest's lack of efficiency on offense. - Didn't see the Felons' game, but as usual, they appear to have played better at home than away. Here's hoping all our injured warriors get healthy in time to make this season worthwhile. Thoughts?

Nice post ajz. I hope the media blitz surrounding MM, WM, JPL, and EM dies down, but as an eternal cynic as far as the Balls go (20+ years experience), I expect it to be a constant distraction and distract from their play this weekend. Injuries to Big Mike and Lawyer don't help either. As we're at home, I say Balls pull out a squeaker 17-16 on a last second Lindell FG.

Fair enough. At least you agree that part of the blame goes to Glenn and that the TEAM screwed up. Was it Julius Jones or Drew or Terry Glenn that gave up two long TD's on defense in a 2 minute span? I don't think so. We at TSW love to scapegoat. We'd scapegoat Kelly, RJ, Flutie, Drew, etc. when there was a loss. Sometimes they deserved it, but all the time? Failing to see the forest for the trees, I think.

I love these posts! He was about to be hit, and hits an open receiver who ran a 3-yard route on 4th and 4. CLEARLY that's Bledsoe's fault. I'm not a Bledsoe apologist, but you Bledsoe-bashers really are myopic.

No, he didn't miss it. He chose to ignore it while reiterating an insipid point that's been beaten deader than a clubbed baby seal on TSW. Repeat after me: IT'S ALL DREW'S FAULT!

Possibly. JP did not play well today against a defense that the pundits said typically confuses young QBs. I suspect that playing on the road in Foxboro may present a similar challenge to him. Hopefully by then he'll have progressed to the point where he won't telegraph his throws so much, because if he hasn't the Patsies and their infamous "genius" HC will design a defense that eats him up. It'll be a challenge for him regardless. Go Balls!

I forgot...the fact that you post five times a day gives you the right to write sentences that express meanings completely different from what you now say you actually intended. Clearly it's my "reading comprehension" at fault.

Clearly it means the Balls' braintrusts are morons and that retaining Willis was a piss-poor choice. After all, all difficult personnel decisions SHOULD be based on knee-jerk reactions. Willis has absolutely no upside whatsoever and will NEVER learn how to pick up blitzes better.

C'mon ajzepp. Any objective fan who knows anything about professional football can tell you the following points are clear facts. (Remember, they are based on the conclusive evidence provided by one performance on the road against what appears to be a good all-around team). - JP sucks - Willis sucks - Our O-line sucks - Our receivers suck - Our DL sucks - Our secondary is barely adequate - Our coaching staff has the imagination of a fence-post These are all moot points. If you can't see this for yourself get the heck off this board. The Balls are DOOOOOOOOMED.

Since 1st week results mean pretty much nothing, I'll take a wild stab at this one... Road game...tough enviro...Balls lose a close one. Yuks 13 Balls 10

"wouldn't be if the Bills were more experienced" ???? please explain. how much more experienced do you want them to be? we may not win, but i doubt lack of experience on D is going to be the problem.

He can't do anything except catch touchdowns.

Where is the Bills bar in SF? I have the Ticket at home for the games but wouldn't mind occasionally seeing a friendly face during a game.

I typically use "NeoCon" improperly just to read the indignant responses of those who like to wax pedantic about the misuse of the term. Gives me a good chuckle after a long day's work. Politics is great

Remember, it's far easier to concoct a simple explanation, even if it's wrong, than to think through the potential complexities of any situation. America loves their scapegoats. Fits right in to the "black and white" ideology so near and dear to the media and your favorite neighborhood NeoCon.

I'm in. I prefer PokerRoom but have a PartyPoker account as well.

So anybody who disagrees with our boys being sent overseas is a bitter Kerry supporter? You must have blinders on. Oh, wait...that's pretty typical for the typical US resident.

TiVO cut out in middle of 4th set tiebreak. I'd pay for shipping, materials, and for your time.

Yep. Just like FoxNews.