Bill from NYC

Who is really an idiot? Someone who criticized an OL that was bad for almost 2 decades or someone who continues to sing the praises of Dick Jauron?

Are we prepared to deal with a loss? There are posters here who have stuck with this football team throughout 11 years of no playoffs, let alone the superbowl years. You might want to be more introspective and ask yourself if you can deal with any criticism of this team on an internet message board or from any sportswriter in the continental United States if they play a lousy game and/or show any weakness.

Have a great time!!!

Look, we are all thinking positive about this football team at 3-0 and this is great. However, the above is utter nonsense at this point. Yes, complete utter nonsense.

I agree with you. He doesn't look like Flutie and is a much easier person to like, but just like Flutie, his agility makes the OL seem a lot better than they are. Both of them were/are great at getting out of trouble and getting their bodies in position to step into throws. Bledsoe could make many of these throws laying on a lounge chair, but he was more prone to get sacked. Even athletic qbs such as JP and especially RJ were finished when they started rolling out. Fitz also reminds me of a younger Matt Hasselback. MH had a bit more arm imo, but Fitz is more aglie. And as we know, MH got to a superbowl. If we can continue to make this a stronger, more talented team, the sky is the limit.

When Fitz rolls out he makes things happen. In a way he has to because much like Flutie, Fitz has to step into a lot of his throws. When Losman rolled out, disaster awaited. JP couldn't make it in other systems besides ours despite his fine arm. The Colts could use a strong arm QB now, but it appears as if the league has given up on Losman. It was a fine thought, but imo JP gave us what he had. Then, the league figured him out and he was through.

I hate to, but I have agree. There is too much of a coaching difference as well. Obviously, I hope we are wrong.

Yes, and many were crucial. Brad Smith is going to be a major contributor to this team imo.

The above is beyond dispute, but I think that I have a feel for where the OP was going. I am as euphoric as anyone here. Its as if I can't take my mind off of what is happening with this team. Seriously, it's almost surreal, and I feel like I can't down as a fan for this game. And I do know how little sense this makes. On paper, this game was made for us imo. They have a rookie qb who one would think that we can pressure and exploit. And the Bengals have their usual legal distractions to boot. A win here could enable us to finish at 6-6 and have a 10-6 record. So no, this game is NOT as important as the NE game was. But it feels like it is to me. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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OK, here goes (since you asked lol). Pears held off his man. Levitre played as if he was on fire. He was actually great at both phases of blocking. I never saw him play a game at that level. Wood was fine except for the penalties. The RG lost a few battles that I could see but I can't say that he was awful. Now, it was a stange game. Let's talk about Bell for a moment. I have blasted Bell in the past and I didn't do it for no reason. I stand by every statement. Even then I never once questioned his agility. Never. Yesterday was different. He stood up defenders on passing downs and knocked them back on running plays. That isn't even the good news. One of my complaints about him was his size (the other being strength). Yesterday, he looked as if he gained a few pounds. Did anyone else notice, or am I the only nut who looks for these things? As much as I talk about the OL and the LT position specifically, I never said that a team must have an Orlando Pace (my personal favorite, R.Rich thinks Ogden was better). But, I would want a player to be on the level of Brad Hopkins. IF, IF IF IF IF IF Bell can put on weight and get stronger without losing his agility, MAYBE he can play at this level. If so, this would mean wins for the Buffalo Bills. And btw, Hopkins blocked for a back (Eddie George) who I liken FJ to in terms of style. Oh, and he will be paid 9 or 10 million per season. Sorry to ramble, but you asked.

Wow, I hope that this isn't the way I came across to most people. We know all about Fitz, or we thought we did. The man doesn't look or throw like John Elway. It's his first complete year as a starter. He didn't play at Alabama, USC, etc. But, he is playing like a superstar, and he is doing it behind not the greatest OL. I am thrilled by Fitz. Is this better?

:D :D

Btw, Cowher was all over the hiring of Gailey. He couldn't praise him enough. I didn't know much about him and was admittedly not especially impressed. What I know now is exactly what you said. Gailey, imo, is as perfect for this team as Fitz is for this OL. The game ending field goal was gripping, wasn't it? It cut the uprights in half. Tell the truth.....were you (and others) nervous? I sure was. I try to keep my weekly post about 50/50 in terms of being analytical and emotional. It's a lot of fun writing this stuff and I am flattered by the fact that anyone gives a f&^k what I think. This week however, emotion abounds. I think the best part of this whole scenario is that if we can beat the Bengals next week, I will be just as happy as I am right now. That, imo, is a feeling that only Bills fans can understand. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are on the same page Bro. I know exactly what you mean. I predicted that the Bills would finish 5-11 this season, this after serious thought. And btw I am not ashamed of this prediction. But now, as we speak, it feels like anything can happen. Jack asks jokingly in another thread what we did to win this game. He is the answer to his own question. Just before every season he posts the video that sums it up for many of us. Times like this validate the suffering, wouldn't you say? I have absolutely no idea what the Bills are going to do this season. What I AM sure of is that the unfolding story is just as much about us as loyal fans as it is about the team itself. It's all cool. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks and yes, it really does. You see, I don't know exactly what is happening. Let me ask you this, are you SURE that we are going to beat the Bengals? You see what I'm trying to say? We are Buffalo Bills, and we are in first place. Undefeated. This is just SO great!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

1) One thing I gotta say about Stevie Johnson. The kid is almost always open. I'm serious. We have all seen better receivers, but SJ is getting better week to week and it's impossible not to like this kid. 2) My prayers go out to A. Williams. Get well young man. 3) Chandler didn't put up big numbers. It looked to me as if he wasn't on the field so much. But, that kid gives it his all on every play, and he sure seems to be a clutch player. 4) Kudos to McKelvin. Yeah, I said that. 5) Fred Jackson is sick. Seriously, he gets better week to week and it's not like he is young. He was switching gears on a couple of those runs and is faster that I thought. I do hope that they give him a new contract. It's a safe bet that he won't take the money and quit ala Dockery. The man is a gentleman. 6) Did you people see Bellichick? He isn't ageing well at all. It's as if all the cheating is catching up with him. I know I'm wrong to take it this seriously, but he makes me sick. I can't even look at that scumbag. 7) On the beautiful run by Jackson with approx. 10:28 left in the 3rd quarter, Andy Levitre took out 2 defenders, and he did so in about 2 seconds or less. He can play on my team any day of the week. 8) Spiller hesitated on a punt return where it looked to me that he could have gained yards. He also made a fair catch on the 5. He needs to step up and contribute. 9) How often do I complain about the refs? Well, on the first 2 NE drives, the Bills defenders were held on every play. Especially Kelsay, who was actually tackled. I was sure that they were handing NE the game; it was that bad. 10) See what I mean wrt Fitz? He gets his body into position to make throws. He has to because he doesn't have a cannon, but it doesn't matter. He gets the ball in there and he's actually a thrilling player to watch. 11) Gailey is an offensive genius. It baffles me that he wasn't a long time NFL head coach. It's even a little freaky, but so is this entire team. It's as if I still, at 3-0, don't know exactly how to rate them. The pass rush is a big concern, but there is something really good about this football team that it's hard to put into words. At the risk of sounding cliche, this team plays with heart. Heart and determination that I'm not sure if I've ever seen before from any Buffalo Bills football team, and that's quite the compliment. 12) I left out a bunch of things. I know this but its as if I'm spellbound, still. 13) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I strongly disagree. Average mobility? Haven't you seen him run, both upfield and out of trouble? Fitz's mobility masks line play which is often less than stellar. Seriously, he is far more mobile and even athletic than the average qb.

It is, but not necessarily every week. Fitz, as smart as he is, is getting smarter, AND he is being coached by an intellectual type. I am not saying it will happen, but we can win this game.

Exactly. Some people are simply criminals. Genetics? Environment? Combination of both? Hard to say, but certain individuals are, and always will be criminals imo.

I am not saying that dealing with weed makes one a bad person. But in this case, a stupid one no doubt. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7003943/marijuana-seized-cincinnati-bengals-receiver-jerome-simpson-home

Thank you.

Mike, this kid is VERY good.

1) Gailey: I have SO much respect for Gailey in terms of him being an offensive mind, I am thinking that he can score us 14 points or so. He is able to implement his ideas/visions, and it shows. And, Fitz looks to be very capable of doing just this. 2) Fitz: See #1 3) Dareus: NE has a very good OL. Dareus is a kid, but he is a very good kid. He will need to keep pushing the line of scrimage back. This, as we have seen, frees up others to make plays. 4) Brad Smith: This kid is going to win us a game. I can feel it. Be it a pass, reception, or yet another key first down, we really need this kid to keep up his fine level of play. And, when I praise a situational player, there is something to it I dare say. 5) Merriman: I KNOW what I saw in preseason. He was a flat out monster. We need pass rush from the edge. If he fails, let us see more of Batten. I for one think/hope that Merriman will have a bust out game. 6) I propose a toast to this team being in contention, and to us fans for our loyalty in the face of SO many bad decisions and poor play. A win would set this community on fire. 7) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know you didn't ask me, but imo it is Levitre, and it isn't close.