Dr. K

You guys need to chill. It didn't "all go wrong." There is cause for frustration and worry and more work. Some things have gone wrong, some things aren't going right yet. But even so, we are two dumb plays from being 2-0 right now. I think prescriptions of prozac ought to be handed out with Bills' season tickets.

I don't have any answers, and 10 points a game on offense isn't going to make it, but I still think this team is only a step away from winning most of its games. If it weren't for one or two crucial mistakes they would be 2-0 right now, despite the less-than-mediocre offensive play. Don't get me wrong, watching their current ineptness is killing me, but I am not drawing any conclusions about this version of the Bills until at least half the season is over.

Wow. This is true bravery, and sacrifice.

Bills 21 Raiders 20

You are absolutely right. I couldn't believe he didn't swat it away.

Sure we all feel down right now, but if the Bills suck it up and beat the Raiders in Oakland next week, it will be an entirely new season. And despite the screw-ups this week, I think we have a much better chance of beating them than last year's Bills. The offense didn't score much against the Jags, but they did a lot of things right. In this new system, Bledsoe looks like a new QB. The o-line looks much better. We can run the ball. The D played well, except for the last series, and even there if Clements bats down the pass to Smith the game is over. Get the receivers catching the ball, go deep a couple of times (successful or not) and this is a new team. I think the o-line will get better, and this was the thing we were all moaning about before today's game. This offense will come around if they keep to the plan. This week and next Sunday's game will be a good test for Mularkey and the coaching staff. If they can get the team over this loss and ready to play, then the season is far from lost.

My sentiments exactly. I've been rooting for them for FORTY YEARS! How many times have they ripped my guts out like this? Yet I'll be back there next Sunday. I still think they can play well. My wife says loyalty is my strongest trait. Or maybe it's stupidity.

Brady has been the best in the AFC for a couple of years already. It's not about physical tools, it's headiness and efficiency. Montana had an adequate arm at best, his brain was way ahead of his contemporaries. I still think the Bills can beat the Pats. The Niners under Montana were not invincible.

If you'll trust the word of a leftie..... I just bought a 34" widescreen HDTV this summer. Did a lot of research and ended up buying a Sony. I am very happy with it, but you will need a strong stand--it weighs about 200 pounds! Moving it is a two-man job. Picture is excellent, no glare problems I can see. For the price, a conventional tube is the best bargain right now, though I suppose if you have thousands to spend a plasma makes sense.

Thinking it over, I've decided the worst thing that happened to the Bills in the last four seasons was the fact that Gregg Williams gave a dynamite interview to TD when he was looking for a coach after Wade Phillips was fired. Gregg Williams was a long-shot; he had no relationship with Donohoe. John Fox and Ted Cottrell and Marvin Lewis were the names most frequently mentioned as likely replacements for Phillips. But TD was dazzled by Williams and took a fatal chance. Donohoe has taken a lot of heat for bad decisions he has made as Bills' GM, but this descision was his first and by far his worst mistake. The others have been pretty sound, but rolling the dice on Williams was a gutsy call that filed miserably, cost the team three wasted years, and which may end up costing TD his job. If Mularkey doesn't turn the ship around this season, the pressure on Wilson to fire TD will be great. Hindsight is 20-20, but the minute Gregg showed up with his lists of inexperienced assistant coaches and his air horn, TD should have started second guessing himself--like a guy who went to the bar last night and wakes up the next morning in a strange bed wondering who this woman is next to him. Must have been the dim light and after six gin-and-tonics.

I absolutely hate it. Very bad idea. I'd rather see McGee or this new kid Williams or Reed or some other less essential player. Sehorn wrecked his career by insisting on returning kickoffs. I will be crossing my fingers every time Clements returns a punt this season.

Might want to see some more, but I say Matthews is an upgrade.

...except for the penalties. I have reasonable hopes for the regular season. They may start slow, but I think, barring injuries, they will be playing good ball by the end of the first month. I like the play calling, the emphasis on running, the fact that the O-line may be coming around, Bledsoe's getting rid of the ball quicker. Shane Matthews, though he looked rusty at first, is oging to be a good insurance policy. he does nothing spectacular, but he is quick, moves in the pocket, gets rid of the ball, and handles the short passing game okay. For a run-first offense, he may be just the ticket.

They've got to keep him. They guy is quick AND fast, like a water bug. I love the way he runs.

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And please don't anyone think for a minute that I support either side on this BS issue. Personally, I think all parties involved in this stupid argument should be given a spanking and sent to bed without their supper. No matter how thin you slice it, it's still baloney. 7805[/snapback] Pardon me, but for days you ahve been bending over backwards to give credence to the SBVT when they have contradicted themselves repeatedly, been caught in more than one lie, and presented no evidence other than hearsay for their accusations. Now you're backpedaling and saying you're neutral. Right.