Greybeard

Thanks for posting this pic, it was the first thing that came to mind. If I remember correctly it was on the front of the sports section on the Courier the day after the game. RIP, Paul.

I agree, so really there is more pressure on EJ in this game than he will ever have in his career. No one mentions the Bengal defense is 6th in the league in sacks. Against our line, that says it all.

I looked to me that he slipped and ended up going lower than he wanted to. And he hit him in the hip,not the thighs.

I also like the Schwartz defense better. When we get as few sacks as we have been getting, especially when compared to last year, something is not right. Oddly Miami has two studs in there line and their productions is down. They had the guy from the Canadian league, I think his name is Charles and then they add Suh. They should be a terror but at this rate Charles will have more sacks last year then the entire Fin team this year.

They can't run. That is the problem.

At this stage of the game the Fins are looking like the Bills of the 70's.

Something about his arms. He couldn't compete in the cold and the wind.

This coming Sunday, he will break out of his slump.

First positive is, If your gonna bet whipped, it is best to get whipped early in the year. Should make the team realize they have to stay focused and can't let up. They shouldn't buy into the hype. Second positive, is I'm impressed the way you stayed positive in the Shout Box during the game. Never gave up. Hope the Bills follow your lead.

If memory serves me right, two sacks in two games. Something isn't right. Getting 10 sacks off of Johnny Football is good for a big paycheck but it isn't going to help win this kind of game. I still think Woods is a #1 Receiver. Tyrod did what he had to do but he had happy feet quite often.

The Patriot's use a Tight End cloaking device. The reason it is so effective is it only works on Defensive players. Everyone one else can see them. I think Gilmore is unaware of this. This conclusion was developed in the late 90's when Ben Coates went consistantly uncovered during Bill's games. NE has a tendency to over use it when they are close to the goal line.

Slightly off topic but catchers in baseball really take a beating. Grandal, the catcher for the Dodgers, has been out twice this year after taking foul balls off the mask. Wouldn't surprize me at all if they have the same issue.

I may be in the minority but I would take four straight losses in the SB versus one win if you gonna tell me I have to go through another 15 years like the last 15 years. During the early 90's there was anticipation expectation of a win every week. And it just wasn't those four years, there was at least one year on either side of the streak that they were equally impressive. I lived through the late 60's and the 70's teams, so I was more than happy to enjoy the extended run. But then, I am a Dodger fan and maybe I am just used to the "wait until next year' phrase.

I also want to thank you for your effort. I can tell you how much I missed your commentary at the end of last year. Glad to see you back and I hope all is well. For me your post game summary it the post game starting gate for conversation.

Not if you figure it would have been worth it at 10 Mil

If it doesn't screw his confidence, this is good work for Darby. In the long run it will help him.

Good protection by the line. It does make a difference.

This EJ guy sucks. He could have tucked the ball in and ran for 25 yards.

I agree. Looks like he took and elbow to the helmet.

Woods is better than a lot of posters think. Trading him would be a big mistake.

What are the Vegas odds on that?

Cassel will start. He is the safe choice. He has to fail to be replaced. First in, TT, because he is totally different from Cassel. TT with have to fail at least twice before EJ gets a chance. And that may not be bad for EJ. Gives him more time to develope and will remove the other two as possibilities, At least all three of them have been throwing accurately. Although we will see what happens when games start for real.

Jones was good but Robert James was Deon before Deon. If you saw him play you would know why. I would also say he was one of the top ten hitters for Buffalo of all time.

Technically, I am just North of Syracuse, so maybe I don't count as anyone. The diehard Syracuse fans I know were glad to see Marrone go, thought the Bills were crazy. Rumor was Marrone was lucky to close out the 2012 season with wins and he wouldn't be able to compete in the ACC. By mid-season 2012, they were ready to fire him. Actually Nassib looked pretty good in those last 4 wins. But to think Marrone could win with Nassib and not with Manuel is a stretch. Oh yes, and Syracuse was his "Dream" job. I could see bringing in Nassib for free, but suggestions that the Bills trade for him just don't make sense. I personally believe Marrone left the Bills because he knew he was lucky to win as many games as he did last year and he would never be worth more on the market than at that time.

Yours is an interesting post. The question and the answer all appear in the same sentance.