LongLiveRalph

Hopefully the Sabres keep an eye on the strong safety cuts, send them some skates, and try to turn one of them into a physical defenseman.

I guess the #1 reason scouts would be wary of him is the VERY poor track record in the NFL for QB's who took the majority of their college snaps from the shotgun. QB's are going to be under center in the NFL, that's just the way it is, and a quarterback's timing, footwork, and view of the field are drastically different when dropping back from under center. Daniel has played in a spread offense featuring 75%+ shotgun snaps since he was in high school. That's not to say that he couldn't adapt to the NFL game, it's just a fact that MANY QB's before him have had trouble doing it. You mentioned his accuracy; if he gets to an NFL camp and combines his accuracy with GOOD DECISIONS, he will have a place in the league, no doubt. It's a strange and difficult position...

I am not a waiter, but I have been a waiter and bartender plenty in my past. I have never and would never make an "addition" to a customer's plate, regardless of what they said or did, and it wasn't me who insinuated that earlier in the thread. Of course, I was one of the "better" waiters and never had an issue with a customer that wasn't easily defused. I realize this is a thread about pet peeves. Those are yours, that's fine by me. I guess I just can't imagine getting to a place in life where someone is SERVING me food and drinks, while I sit with friends and/or family having a good time, and I make a brief request, the server says "No problem" and returns with the item I requested....And I'm pissed off because now he's a self-referential prick. "No problem? Why, was there going to be a problem?" You recommend this response when your server utters the dreaded N.P. And you said the server is pithy? I can't imagine getting to a place in life where I toss aside servers as plate-shuttlers, and yet demand that they speak to me with reverence, because I am holding the almighty dollar, they are SERVING ME for two hours, and I will make them dance for it. Language evolves. Words and phrases are not necessarily defined by definitions, they are defined by the way adults use them. I see someone uttering the phrase "No problem" as a response, just as they might say "Yes sir" or "Certainly." They might say "Sure" the next time you ask them for something, just the same as they uttered "No problem." It just doesn't seem like something you should look at literally, or look at as being said by a self-absorbed person. They are simply using the common and accepted form of saying "Of course!" Trust me, this doesn't bother me...I just can't imagine how joyless the rest of your day must be if a waiter's saying, "No Problem" gets under your skin.

If they are nothing more than a "plate shuttler" to you, then why are you so damn worried about what they say? Talk about self-referential? Goddam man, eat at home if its so bothersome, you can B word till your heart's content. That way, it can be ALL about YOU. I have no problem (Hahaha! get it?) with people expecting good service from restaurant employees who are working for their tips. But getting upset over A COMMONLY ACCEPTED PHRASE that means "Of course" is just ridiculous. It's so common, a server isn't implying that it WOULD be a problem, it is simply a saying that is understood to signify confirmation of your request. Crotchety old bastards like you usually are a problem, though.

I can understand that, but a waiter saying "No problem" is getting a little picky, don't you think? It is a common phrase that simply means, "Yes sir," "Right away" etc. I can understand being a little put off if you ask for another drink and the waiter says, "Right on bro" or something along those lines...But c'mon! I much prefer a waiter who is personable and "real," rather than some jamoke who's putting on a big charade and using all of the "proper" terms that sound rehearsed and stiff.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA....Lack of intelligence? How so??? Its a saying...You don't have to take things so damn literally and think, "Wow, that's good there's not a problem." Its a phrase that is accepted as confirmation in the adult English language. "Can I have some more water?" "Of course, no problem" is the same as "Yes, I will bring that right back for you." And you know what??? It actually IS a problem that you spilled your first !@#$ing water!!! People are unreal.

I've actually gone inside Timmy Ho's when the drive thru line looked abusively long, and then watched as the car I was behind continues to zip forward and is gone before I have my coffee, donut, and change. They do have that drive thru down to a science. And fwiw, shutting the car off and restarting uses more gas than idle.

Sweet. Nothing like being a prick to the $18K/year guy bringing your food to your table so you can enjoy a meal. How dare the waiter replace, "Yes master, I am at your service" with "No problem." Get over yourself.

I hate when people are exiting a confined space, specific examples being a revolving door or an escalator, and as soon as they get out/off, they simply stand right there scratching their ass, figuring out where to go next. Nothing makes you appear so self-absorbed than having a complete disregard for the five people behind you who are then forced to use cat-like reflexes to avoid bumping into you. This usually happens at airports, bringing the luggage into the equation as well. What a disaster. Get thru the revolving door, take 10 steps or so to clear the walkway for those behind you, and THEN scratch your ass and figure out where you need to be.

Directly either scoring or dishing for 10 consecutive points in the 4th quarter when Spain cut the lead to 2, to effectively win a gold medal for your country, is a decent reason to wash someone's balls. Congrats to USA...They played hard the entire way and were determined to win gold. Nice showing. This squad would've beat the '04 USA team by 30.

Watching the Bills D get 4 INT's and a fumble recovery last night, it's even harder to fathom how they picked off Romo 5 times last year, recovered a fumble, and STILL lost...

US Men last won gold in 1904 US is on their third coach in four years, and like Big Cat said, were on their way to falling out of the world's top-10 Hungary has won 8 of the 24 water polo gold medals in the Olympics, by far the most (including gold in Sydney '00 and Athens '04) Water polo is Hungary's national sport and they are the undisputed best team in the world So yes...This win would be big time...

If he's going to have to play through little knicks and bumps during the regular season, should he play a series or a quarter a little dinged up in the preseason? We all know playing with injury is a MAJOR part of being a professional football player. -OR- That's stupid...No sense running him out there if he's not 100%. These games mean nothing and are not worth a few extra reps. ?????

I believe witnesses have said that Trent had the right-of-way, and Lynch may have clipped him but didn't really know it.

hahaa, understood...You and my bro-in-law both! Trust me, I love college hoops and that's as good a reason as any to follow/support a player's career. He's a great player, no doubt about it (I mean hell, he starts for the national team!) but just not my favorite. I wonder if he could carry a pro team like he carried Cuse...At the moment I say no, but we know he's young and we've seen the switch go on for other great players before. He's a good enough that he'll figure out what a bad shot is, and what the cost of lazy defense is... Plus, his current coach is George Karl, and you know there's not a lot of defensive drills going on at those practices!!

True that...But you've got to throw it to get lucky. A pickoff is as good as a punt there, which is all Edwards was providing in that game...

Fair enough...I've never been a big fan so I may focus on his negatives a little bit. I still see him as the kid pouting on the bench in Athens '04 and the guy who punched the Knick and then ran away. He's not shy about shooting (neither are other superstars) but Melo strikes me as more "me-first" than LeBron or Kobe, plays less defense, and isn't as good of an outside shooter. Obviously, like I said, I don't know him so I could be wrong about the "me first" part. It's always hard for me to watch guys work so hard to get their shots and their points on offense, and then coast on defense. That's why a guy like Garnett is a pleasure to root for, he brings it for 94 feet. When a team's stars don't "buy in" at the defensive end, the rest of the team isn't going to either. You are correct, he's still young (24) and has plenty of time to grow. He may think right now that his offense is the key...But if he gets to be 30 years old and still doesn't have a ring, like many other players before him, I'm sure you will see an attitude adjustment and a true knowledge of what it takes to be a champion. FWIW, I often saw Paul Pierce in the same light that I view Melo, and he proved me wrong this season. He was more than willing to sacrifice numbers for wins.

I don't disagree...I'd feel pretty comfortable with JP coming into a game and trying to win it...He's had some success with that in the past, namely replacing Holcomb against the Chiefs and Edwards against the Jets...It's not the worst thing in the world to have that cannon arm on the bench. However, if the Bills were 5-3, and Edwards went down and JP had to start for 4-6 weeks, I'm not sure I'd be too excited about their playoff chances...The dude has just never shown the ability to read good defenses and make solid decisions. The "glass jaw" comment probably stemmed from the fact that Edwards has been injured for five consecutive football seasons...

I'm not a big Melo fan. I find it hard to believe he is the best PF in the country (well, since Timmy and KG aren't there) and starts for the Olympic team. He gets his points because he's a chucker and he plays zero defense. I know he was dominant that one season at Cuse, but I can't see any NBA team that he is on going all the way. He's too much of a dog. I could be way off, but he just strikes me as a guy who prefers 36 points and a loss to 7 points and a win...A.K.A. the anti-Garnett

Oh yeah, forgot about my other favorite tailgating activity...Calling the bookie when he opens at 12:01pm. That goes hand-in-hand with my sober speech at 8:30am about how the Bills would be a sucker bet today...Followed by the drunk 12:01pm phone call taking the Bills because they're a LOCK!!!!

Our shiit team has been shiit for a decade. How are people getting upset that a national radio show who spent 10 minutes researching the Bills "only" sees them as a 7-9 team, instead of the 11-5 they haven't sniffed in 9 years??? And why is 7-9 so out of the question? We probably have the 4th-best QB in the division at the moment. That could certainly change after this season, but right now, it'd be hard to put Edwards ahead of anybody after a below-average showing last year. And that below-average showing won him the starting job!!!! This is the NFL ladies. Nobody hands you anything, and nobody feels sorry for you if you have injuries or QB controversies or tough breaks. The last time the Bills were a trendy pick, in 2003, they were disgusting to watch and had one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory, limping home to 6-10. Take 7-9 for what it is: A pretty fair prediction. I love the "easy" wins people here are chalking up, including Seattle, the Jets, and Miami. Hell, the Jets and Miami were MUCH worse last year, and the Bills BARELY won three of those games. Let's let our green QB prove he's the guy for the job, and let's let our head coach prove he can actually sustain a winning team, and then we'll look for some playoff predictions.

Yeah, I read about that, that looks crazy...Four teams compete in a yearly event (I think it is Florence, Italy) and the players are from their "hometown" section of the city, which is divided into quarters....I think they said it is like 18-on-18 and there is a goal at each end of a field in the city square, and basically EVERYTHING is legal. Intentionally injuring opponents in not only accepted, but cheered by the crowds. Lots of criminals and general bad asses make up the majority of the rosters.

I am a fan of the classic- tossing the football around. Running around in the Bills parking lots since the age of 7, it was hard back then to imagine that now at the age of 30, I would be winded and my shoulder would be sore after about 10 tosses... Beer pong is always solid and does less damage to the shoulder, that'd be my #2. Washer game is #3, followed closely by an option not included: Flip Cups. I am not a hunter, but I love when hunting season rolls around and some of the boys have FRESH BACKSTRAPS to throw on the grill...MMMMMMM...Marinate in Italian dressing over night, toss on the grill, and enjoy the magical taste of Bambi

Not being able to play the world's most violent sport at a professional level doesn't mean he will be confined to a wheelchair. If Willis McGahee is playing pro ball after that injury, I'm sure there's a surgery that will allow Merriman to coach the purple team in their girls under-8 soccer game. I'm not disagreeing with you...You and me and probably most others wouldn't opt for the shortcut (i.e. cheating) option. But if simply making bank was his goal from the beginning, he certainly achieved that.

Its funny...There is a Chinese diver who just won a medal, and she is 15. Shockingly, she actually looks...well....15. It's obvious those gymnasts are not anywhere near 16 years old.