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You are on to something here. I found this article (can't read the entire one as I am not registered): http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.htm...DA80894DF404482 "PRO FOOTBALL; With Penalties Down By 20 Percent From '05, N.F.L. Reverses a Trend January 25, 2007, Thursday By CLIFTON BROWN; ARON PILHOFER CONTRIBUTED REPORTING. (NYT); Sports Desk Late Edition - Final, Section D, Page 5, Column 1, 1110 words DISPLAYING ABSTRACT - The number of penalty flags thrown in the N.F.L. declined 20 percent this season compared to a year ago, a drop that reversed a trend that had taken hold in recent seasons. According to an analysis by The New York Times, 2006 marked the first time since 2001 that ..."

Have to disagree with you on that one. Corey Moore was not asked to play a position different from the one he had excelled in or was drafted for. 'Slash' type players are very rare and don't have a significant impact on any position if they are playing a multiple of them. One example is of Kordell Stewart drafted as a WR, given the chance to become a QB which shortened his NFL career because he could not reverse that sequence. Let CW bulk up over the off-season and let our coaches train him as they did JP - worst case we may have a decent spot-duty MLB. Sheer enthusiasm may ensure he performs atleast adequately in that role.

Story ? It was an e-mail dude - I could cook something up like that and circulate it. Bet it will circulate like a chain letter among Bills fans. And this is just me, but any reference to a 'reliable source' immediately reduces the credibility of that 'news'.

Thanx

Off-topic but doesn't CW look like Steve Tasker ?

I think it is too early to dismiss how he will do as a LB. He had not been slated for that role yet and will have time in the offseason to train as such. I am inclined to believe in the current brain trust more than the former so will give CW the benefit of doubt for now. Let us see how it works out.

I have no clue what Cold Pizza is, but a few casual observations that are much more curious - two women discussing football !, knowing the name Scott Norwood is associated with football (in PA no less), you eavesdropping on their Prada conversation, working out in the afternoon when guys normally are at work. Just kidding, dude.

Dude, if he had said niggard, the furor would be that he said '!@#$'. So we would be in the same position as we are right now. And I think it is beyond SS's capability to know that a word such as niggard even exists in the English language

I agree. I am of Asian Indian origin. If someone were to ask if JP had any Indian traits to him, I would first question what he was specifically asking but more likely would be happy someone was curious. But, this discussion is best saved for the PPP board so I will not propagate it beyond this post. Back to the original point, if SS wanted to convey his point that Peyton was a clutch QB, the words leading up to that assertion made no sense either to make his original point or even as a well structured English language sentence.

Man, why are people so hypersensitive about the word Jew ? I can it being a problem if used in a racially derogatory context, but this current situation is tantamount to witch hunting. I am no supporter of SS but this latest flap does go too far. Apart from the racism slant, I have two other problems with that portion of the sentence (1) The word Jew makes no sense in this sentence (2) That entire sentence makes no sense.

No, I do not want him. I am comfortable with our starter and backup(s).

I was trusting it till that last sentence. That is too high a price. Even if it may just be an opening stand in a negotiation, it sounds too outlandish. I wouldn't price my hot dog at $20 knowing that all I am going to get $ 5 for it - everyone knows it is a hot dog and they can go down the street to get an equally good looking one for $5 without having to bother with negotiating the price.

I think they are both class acts and well deserving to take their teams to the Superbowl. And I really don't give a rats a$$ about their ethnic, religious or sexual orientation.

Hold that thought for a few weeks - we will see how the new management handles Nate Clements who I also see as a must-keep similar to the ones you named above.

Maroney is a rookie. What you say about Samuel may happen. Anyway, I am not going to get into a bitching match because there is really no real argument from my side. I understand why most of you will disagree but I still think it is a premise worth evaluating by BB.

Dude, it was just a thought. I am not predicting it or anything. Put aside your immediate reaction and think about this for a moment. 3 first rounders in this year's draft will allow them to draft perhaps a new QB, receiver and LB to replace the weak spots. They are $31 MM under the cap where they can also get some good FAs. Their pipeline of young talent will continue to remain full and help them be an elite team for another decade.

I posted in another thread - wondering if last night's game and especially that int will get BB to think about trading Brady now.

I was thinking last night if Bill Bellicheck will start thinking of trading Brady. I know it sounds outlandish but the Pats have made moves in the past - Vinateri, Milloy, Branch, maybe Bledsoe where they trade or let a player go just before they are 'past their prime' . They get good compensation for them and proceed to pick well through the draft. Brady will right now merit atleast two first rounders. Think of how they will be set for the next decade with three first rounders this year and two in the next. The last drive pick got me thinking in this direction - it was not that single play but probably the entire game where he played adequately but not enough to beat the Colts.

Yes, crush the Pats. heck, beat them by one point. But, win !

Figures - a missed FG !!!

Except the hands should be a bit higher - like around Marty's throat.

Un-inspiring or not planning adequately is uncertain. Don't know what it is but Chargers fans must be pi$$ed. Chargers have played this entire game either confused or unenthused.

Sure looks like it at this point. What is it with Marty and post-season underachieving ?

Is Marty S ever going to shake off that stigma of a post-season disaster coach ?

Welcome on board, sir. As you have been a lurker you must be well aware of the personalities and points of view. Great to add another one.