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I noticed both pats outside linebackers covering the slant all night. They were standing in a zone preventing quick slants to either Lee or TO, with the mike LB covering the deep middle. They tried to apply pressure with four defensive linemen and that is why the screen passes worked perfect against that defense. The outside LB on either side were the only target an OL had to get their hands on and for the most part they were to far from the LOS to make a positive play. And they kept insisting with it, live or die against short passes and screens, which I thought it was odd coming from Bellichick, because we all know he likes to mix thing up a lot in the course of a game. As Kelly the Dog said the presence of Owens made the life easier for the O in general. It will be interesting to see what kind of defense we will face from now on. Will teams gamble a little and give one on one coverage to either Lee and TO, or will they give the Bills the underneath stuff and dare us to be patient and drive the lenght of the field to score points. If wee more defenses like we did monday night, it's imperative that we use Nelson a lot in the seam, exploit that middle of the field, much like Watson and Brady did to us. I like the match-up of Nelson against a LB. If Lee or TO see single coverage we have to exploit that until the defense can stop it. I'm optimistic that both AVP and Trent will see that and react accordingly.

If he gets sacked twice on the same drive I don't think he would.

I agree that sometimes he should take more chances downfield. though he hit both Lee and TO in the hands on crucial third downs and they couldn't hold on to the ball. Those were big plays that we didn't have. But we can't underestimate what AVP did tonight, he designed a gameplan and called the right plays at the right time (that is huge) for a QB that had some confidence problems in preseason games. If he can build his confidence those 15-20 range passes will come with time. AVP was great tonight and Trent was good in exectuing that gameplan.

When Neon Deion is your adviser, do the opposite. It's an old link but for those who didn't watch it. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-preseason/09...here-s-Crabtree

Dislocated wrist, he might need surgery.

I know it's illegal, hence the term private, though I should have written without the league or Goddell knowing about it.

If he enters the draft, I hope all 32 owners sign a private agreement not to draf the guy until a certain round, say the 3rd round. After that, it's fair game for any team that wants to deal with this malcontent.

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/8/30/...line-pittsburgh Read this fan report about how the line did against the Steelers, note #98 is Casey Hampton. I think he's a solid acquisition, he's not spectacular but he knows blocking angles and for being a guy sided by two rookies I'd say he's doing a good job, hopefully there can keep improving.

If I'm AVP I call a lot of early bubble screens or regular screens to the left to so they think twice about sending everything they got at him. But before that, first play on offense, bomb away for either TO or Lee.

Also: Prediction V: Comeback years for LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Urlacher, Kurt Warner jokes, Roy Williams, the "Da Bears" guys, the Seahawks, the Chaz Cinco/Carson Palmer hookup, Dom Capers, Ryan Grant, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and kids Karl Malone had out of wedlock. Fall-off years for the Dolphins and Falcons, Brian Westbrook, DirecTV ads, Emmitt Smith quote pages, the Wildcat offense, NFL players getting into trouble, dogfighting rings, Donovan McNabb and Steve Smith inexplicably punching out teammates. Breakout years for Aaron Rodgers jerseys, running backs named "Knowshon," tight ends named "Jermichael," Mike Lombardi, Rex Ryan, the Redskins' defense, giant video screens that look like UFOs and interfere with games, Detroit's Kevin Smith and "Drew Brees is a superduperstar" conversations.

"It’s a play we always work on,” said Thomas. “I run toward the sideline and Andre Reed cuts across the middle. It’s like a pick play. We wiped two of their guys out, that’s why I was so wide open.” As simle as that.

Let us pray the ref isn't Walt Coleman then.

Pittsburgh fans are praying he clears waivers but they feel he will be picked up quickly by another team.

I like it TheChimp, it sounds great.

So, you're spinning this in a positive light??? Not allowed here, sorry.

Yep, Jones has a great motor (no, he's not white), he's alwyas moving and fighting the blocks. Hopefully he eligible for the PS because I don't think he'll make the roster.

Maybe he could put a little more intensity when he's picking up the blitz or maybe he is intense only when the ball is in his hands.

Good call Jimmy, those long strides reminded me of someone but I couldn't put my finger on it. Very similar to Norwood, yep.

I don't know if this kid will have a great impact or big stats because he plays for the Lions, but keep an eye on Aaron Brown RB. The guy is electric!

Rumors at first was that he was being moved to RT but as their TC wore on he was just being demoted to second string. The guy has talent, we seemingly have good relationship with Polian even if Marv isn't here anymore and he plays in a no huddle offense. I think it makes sense to at least ask the Colts what's the situation with him.

Issues might be the correct answer, I read some articles and the coaches weren't happy with his consistency, but didn't expand what that inconsistency was all about. All articles were very vague about it. But the talent is definitely there.

The Colts did it this year. They benched Ugoh for some Charlie Jonhson. That is why I started a thread about inquiring about Ugoh for possible trade.

Ted Almighty cut????? noooooo!!!

And it showed on the extra point. Great kicking form and with soccerish (is that a word) style. Oh, and the kick-off was high and deep, so the Bengals having a good emergency option is great for them. The guy must be an idiot for changing his name or demanding extra attention but he did help his team last night, and I don't have a problem with that.

As you say, nobody knows where the differences are between both parties. But, history is on our side regarding the Bills signing first round picks. Unfortunately for us fans, this FO has been there before with picks related to where Maybin was drafted and up to this day no holdouts ocurred because the money paid to said rookies was the correct figure according to the rookie slotting. The numbers are there for everyone to see, so the offer the Bills made doesn't have to be a "good" offer but a fair one according for what Orakpo, Moreno and Raji got out of their deals. I have no reason to believe the Bills are lowballing him when rookies from previous years were signed for fair market value. Even McKelvin got more contract money than the pick before him but with less guaranteed money. Team Maybin is giving us reasons that because Crabtree isn't signed they can't sign right now. But knowing that Crabtree is asking crazy money they want some piece of the action, all of this playing the victim card. What if the 49ers tell Crabtree to !@#$-off, when and how is this going to end?