Bob in SC
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Bingo! You think the huge rushing game had anything to do with the fact that the defense had to respect (fear) Peyton's arm? So basically he accounted for 247 yards passing (without the raining conditions would've been more) and helped really open up the rushing game. Addai and Rhodes ran hard, but without Peyton, this is a much different game.
Remember, it's "Most VALUABLE Player", not "Player With the Best Stats". Peyton had good stats, kept his offense on the field with big third down conversions, and opened up the rushing game for his teammates.
MVP, you bet.
Have to agree. Who is a better choice? Like him or not, he got the job done!
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Yes, and the Pats would have had one less timeout left when they got the ball back (than if a pass had gone incomplete). I like the call, even if it hadn't worked.
I meant the 3rd down call. The clock really didn't matter because the Pats had a TO left and surely they would have used it then. -
Like his former teammate, Ko Simpson (who also played just two years of college ball), he could have an immediate impact. A steal, if he is still there in round 2. Spurrier hated to lose him.
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I watched him many times over the past two years. He is big, fast, a leaper and with very good hands. Look at his stats against some very good SEC teams! He dominated games, even when double-teamed. He would be a great addition, and not too big a stretch at #12. However, like others, I believe we have greater needs. With improved offensive line play (protection for JP) the WRs we already have (like Price and Parish) should have more time to get downfield, have better stats, and take some of the heat off of Evans.
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An excuse?
Doesn't really sound like one. Give him a break (as it were).
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Yes. I'd trade one-for-one in a skinny minute. Rivers is the real thing. JP may be some day (I hope), but has yet to prove it.
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IMO we have signed the most important FA, Lindell. I'll settle for Fletcher and Kelsay. Nate is gone, I'm sorry to say.
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Prediction: Shelton will be back. We can't do any better without using up (a needed) 3rd round draft choice. Live with it.
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Nobody in this list sounds like an upgrade. Keep Shelton.
I found this....Fullback
Alan Ricard - Solid blocking fullback but injuries have been a factor with him in the past. Tried out for a few teams recently.
Troy Fleming - He was a surprise release by Tennessee before the season started but still could start for a team.
Jamar Martin - Above average blocker at his position.
Jarrod Baxter - Decent blocker and can start if needed.
Harold Morrow - Good special teams player and backup fullback.
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You know who could play behind this line?
FLUTIE!
I'm not even a big Flutie fan but he had this instinct that made him run around like crazy until something opened up. He was king of busted plays. Maybe being so short made him develop this blind instinct about who was where as he was scrambling around.
I hoped when we drafted JP we got a qb who had RJ's physical tools and Flutie's moxie.
Nope.
Maybe JP should stop watching Hollywood movies for inspiration and break out some old Flutie game tapes. But I guess that kind of thing cant be taught.
I'm not into college football, but was JP that kind of QB in college? What was it they saw in him?
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You know who could play behind this line?
FLUTIE!
I'm not even a big Flutie fan but he had this instinct that made him run around like crazy until something opened up. He was king of busted plays. Maybe being so short made him develop this blind instinct about who was where as he was scrambling around.
I hoped when we drafted JP we got a qb who had RJ's physical tools and Flutie's moxie.
Nope.
Maybe JP should stop watching Hollywood movies for inspiration and break out some old Flutie game tapes. But I guess that kind of thing cant be taught.
I'm not into college football, but was JP that kind of QB in college? What was it they saw in him?
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I'm sure people are going to roll their eyes at my answer, but I say no....
I have, on occasion, seen our offensive line pick up a blitz rather well. Yes, our offensive line is pretty bad, but Losman isn't running for his life on *every* play. Unfortunately, even when the blitz is picked up, I generally don't see Losman make a good read and a good throw.
My general assessment of Losman is that he doesn't have good enough accuracy on his deep ball; he goes throught stretches with a profound lack of touch on his short ball; and that he generally does not scan the field well to find an open receiver. I don't think that these shortcomings would suddenly disappear behind a good offensive line. In fact, because Losman doesn't make his reads well, and because he hangs onto the ball too long, I think that he makes our bad offensive line look even worse than it really is.
The Bills have a bad offensive line - but so do some other teams. Yet, Losman seems to be one of the most underwhelming QB's in the League.
JDG
A pretty accurate analysis. Add "locks on to Evans and telegraphs his throw." Will it ever get better? We can only hope it does.
P.S. And Peyton Manning is so good, that while he might not be breaking Dan Marino's records on this team, we would nevertheless be much better with him around - even with our bad offensive line....
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Didn't we once have a QB who held onto the ball too long, took sacks and fumbled frequently when he did? Deja vu. But, give him time and he was accurate (unlike JP) and threw TDs. I think he went to Dallas, didn't he? Anyone remember his name?
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A very good call - Willis was not going to pound it in. One block (by Willis) and it's a TD.
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It could have been. I remember that it was a night game (maybe I presumed it was a Monday night game).
That was a great game.
I have had some great times in that stadium when the Bills have won. We actually have a pretty good record in that stadium -- especially compared to the Orange Bowl.
I was there too. The Bills were behind early (in the rain) and the Fins fans were obnoxious about it. But they disappeared quickly when the Bills went ahead for good. Great fun. My daughter's boyfriend (a big Fins fan) pouted all the way home.
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Lindell. Were we wrong about him, or what?! Couldn't be happier.
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Too bad he didn't hang in until this year. A smart, hard-working Princeton grad - Marv and DJ would have found a place for him.
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My Bills 365-day calendar notes today:
"William Fowler rushed for 120 yards on just 15 carries in Buffalo's 38-38 tie with Denver 11 games into the club's inaugural season in 1960. It was the first 100-yard rushing day in Bills' history."
I've been a Bills fan since the mid-60's but I've never heard of this guy. Does anyone remember him? Have any history? College ball? CFL or NFL before '60?
Could we keep the answers serious, please?
I believe it was Wilmer Fowler. If so, I remember him as a small, quick running back who didn't last long.
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OK, that makes sense. I remembered it as being owned by the Knox brothers - their polo field. I went there in 1960 with my father and brothers to watch the new Bills (How old am I!). I remember a monster of a guy named Birtho Arnold, who was cut shortly afterward. Anyone else remember him? Of course then the QB battle was a two-way one - Richie Lucas (first ever #1 draft choice) and Tommy O'Connell.
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This is funny, cause the Sabres fans are usually complaining about only hearing Bills news on WGR.
The difference is that the Sabres have actual news to report, like the press conference about the uniform and 2 players getting re-signed. The Bills don't, they showed up to camp, there was a parade or party, or whatever. Everything that is being proposed that they should be doing is all stuff that can be done any other time and is all just the same stuff we have heard over and over all summer. TKO's recovery, Marvs take on everything, QB situation. UNtil there is actual Bills news, actual Sabres news should take precedence.
Although it does seem a little starnge that while they are at training camp broadcasting they are talking Sabres, but that is where the news is coming from at the moment.
Yes, I tend to agree. Real news versus tired speculation - Did JP get a haircut? Did Takeo seem to limp a little? The Bills will have their time in the spotlight - when there is some real news to report. Meanwhile, the re-signings by the Sabres' key players is important stuff for a team that has brought some pride back to Buffalo..
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Here's a guy that would maximize A-Train and serve as HB.
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Thank you for the laugh
. That comment made my day!