BillsFanInRochester

If they do not do the following two, I am canceling my season tickets: #2 Draft best available OT in the 1st round and #8 I would be fine with Tebow or LeFevour, or another QB to groom Doing both of those things makes me feel like there's a future -- surely not in 2010, but I will wait out the storm. If they do not do either of those, I am out. I feel like a schmuck for having renewed over the past ten years (I have had them for 25 years), thinking each year would be different. To increase season ticket prices $10 per game without having a product to back it up is a slap in the face. I cannot stomach watching a senseless debacle of effort and shoddy management of football operations.

The one to Evans was certainly underthrown. I could give a crepe because it went for a TD, but we can't put on the blinders and pretend they were perfect passes. It's constructive criticism. I like what I have seen out of Trent over the past two weeks, especially with the increased chances he took down the field. I agree with a later poster that the timing will improve. Like I said, I am just happy to see Edwards throwing deep. It may not be a question of arm strength. It's timing, confidence, ... I think someone eluded that Schonert would put pressure on Edwards to be perfect. Van Pelt says take the chances. Go AVP!

It was nice to hear the input from the old games -- long before I was born and watching. And the mid-80's games were played before my brain was recording football memories. Putting aside the Oilers "comeback" (which everyone has agreed was a comeback, more than an upset), it has been a long time since the team has surprised. Here's to hoping that we pull an upset for the younger Generation X'ers and the Generation Y'ers!

Is anyone picking them to win? This should be a no-brainer, however, a .5% of me thinks there's a chance of a win. If it happens, will it be the biggest upset in Bills history? If you say no, what do you conisder the Bills biggest upset to be. I say, yes, it would be the biggest upset in Bills history.

Thank you all very much for the input. I was thinking about heading up to Saratoga, but I might have been talked out of it. There was a cool sports bar on their main drag that I used to watch Sabres games at, but it doesn't sound too promising. I might have to try to Clifton Park route. If I think it's going to be a horrible game, and I'm going to be having more than a couple "sodas" then I'll stick closer to home. I appreciate all the recommendations! Thanks! Go Bills!

I was just scheduled for work in Albany next week, and will have to catch the Bills game at a bar, or alone in my hotel room. What bar would you recommend? I would prefer a place with sound on the television, a good viewing, a pleasant crowd. And as few Mass-holes as possible. Are there any Bills bars in the Albany area? Thank you!

I liked McIntyre at the end of the game. The Bears stacked the line and he still found some room. Simpson is done.

Yeah, well you can also have sex with yourself, but it's a lot more fun when you really get into it and enjoy it with someone else, or even other people. I sympathize if you are handicapped or elderly and are required to sit, but if you have two good legs, you are just as able to stand, as the people in front of you.

Ah, a topic that is dear to my heart. There is one thing much more annoying than the fan that stands up throughout the game -- the fan that is constantly yelling for that fan to sit down. Please, focus that energy on cheering on the Bills. I'm sure on the field, it all sounds the same. But from my seat, "D-FENSE" and "sit down" just don't mesh. I swear, some people go to the game just to yell at those people because they're having too much fun! It can be annoying when someone stands up for the entire game, but from 99% of my observations, and in my section, most fans are standing when the Bills are on defense, or they are celebrating a nice offensive play. It feels funny to sit and cheer. <yay, team... okay, now let's sit still.> You just can't get enough into it. Unless, of course, you're sitting and yelling for someone in front of you to sit down. Then of course, you have more annoying exuberance and energy than a crying baby.

I have a number "11" jersey with "Bledsoe on it. I would like to have that changed to "Parrish." Does anyone know where I can take it for professional job? Thank you! Go Bills!

I wish Whitner would have laid a little bit harder hit on that bastage.

I guess I would be in favor of dropping the drinking age to 18. But, if it has to stay at 21, then allow kids over 18, but under 21 to drink under adult supervision. You could add another clause that says the guardian/supervisor is responsible for the kid's drinking and actions. So if he gets in a car and drives, the guardian is also fu$%ed.

How many of those tickets for MNF were picked up by scalpers? Like I have seen at Sabres games, extra tickets get bought cheap by scalpers, and then scalpers rape the fans trying to go to the game. The end result is local fans cannot afford tickets at the resale price, but the other team's fans who are desperate for seats pay the price to go. I have seen Sabres games where it looks like Montreal/Toronto/Ottawa had more fans than Buffalo. I hope that doesn't happen with the MNF game.

Well said. After reading the article, and seeing the projected finish, I thought about starting a thread that said exactly what you said.

I know Madden is just a game, but for anyone that has played, isn't it a lot easier to stop your opponent when you watch them select their plays?

I don't see it working out. You have two quarterbacks that have skill sets to flourish under completely different schemes. JP should be a scrambling, out-of-the-pocket QB. Trent is a pocket QB with a quick release. With each style, you have plays developing further, or quick dump-offs. Both systems have their advantages and both have disadvantages. But one certainty is that once you have your scheme, you build your team. You should not force a player to adapt to a scheme. If this is a conservative passing system, then JP might have the ability to fight for the starting job, but he is being set up to fail.

Unfortuantly most fans want instant gratification and the team to win NOW. As for the Sabres, this is the first year they have sold out the Arena all year in a long time (if ever). They would have never done this if they did not come within a couple injuries of making (and winning the cup. Wheres everyone complaining about TG not getting Regier to sign a ton of Big name FA's? Most fans are content letting the heart and sole of this team walk in the offseason (Briere or Drury) because they feel that they have someone in the minors ready to come up and take their place and don't want to overspend on players, yet when it comes to the Bills its all about getting a big name FA and Spending every dime. The Sabres are a gereat example of what building a young team witha solid core can do to keep you successful for more then a year or 2. I agree with a couple of the earlier posts that point out you cannot compare the NFL to other leagues. But, if you want to compare the Bills to the Sabres, you're way off base. First of all, the Sabres spent to the cap for this season. In fact, they cannot pick up a free agent now because they would go over cap-- it must be a trade to free up some cap. As close as the Sabres were last year, they were not complacent with coasting into this season. They picked up Spacek for help on defense. That's all I am asking for from the Bills. The Bills need help, so spend the money to add depth and improve. Way too much cash to sit on your hands. Finally, to say that Sabres fans do not care about Drury and Briere is crazy. Many Sabres fans want those two re-signed, partly because of leadership. Now look at the Bills... London Fletcher will probably not return, and now I'm hearing things don't look good for Spikes. Who is the heart-and-soul of that defense? Schobel might have some skills but aside from sacking the QB, he lacks what Spikes and London offered.

Your post gives me an idea. Why don't we all send $100 to someone, say Ralph Wilson, and tell him to buy us a better $*&^ing team!

You are on! I'll take that action!

2006 was an average year for the Bills. They proved they could be competitive, yet clearly not a dominating team, or a team capable of making a trip to the Super Bowl. If the front office is not interested in retaining key free-agents, or adding players to make the team better, can we draw a conclusion that the Super Bowl will not happen in the next year, or two, or even more? Every season starts with the goal and aspiration to be Super Bowl champs. If you know your team cannot make it, do you get as excited and pumped up as when you believe the team has a chance? That being said, is it any wonder that they had a hard time selling out games in 2006? Why would someone, who is not a die-hard Bills fan, attend a Bills game? Early on in 2006, when it looked like the Bills were mathematically eliminated, I think some people decided not to buy tickets to the games because the team had no post-season hopes. (I have season tickets so do not criticize me. But you have to admit that it is human nature to support a winning team.) What are they giving the fans to look forward to? In 2006, at least we could watch a young quarterback develop in front of us. But, 2006 was the year to see if Losman was our quarterback. Fans will not tolerate nothing more than a science experiment in 2007-- this team needs to start winning! Losman definitely needs some upgrades around him if that is to happen. And the defense is taking a couple of hits this year with the apparant departure of three free agents. I think their cash-to-cap approach is too cheap for this league and will not result in a competitive team that can take down the dominant teams. Translation, even if they make the playoffs, it's a first round out. I think next year's ticket sales will again be disappointing, resulting in more involvement by Schumer and revenue-sharing criticism by Ralph. And at some point, some media yahoo is going to question the desire of the fans to keep a team in Buffalo. I will say now, don't blame the fans or the fan base. It lies with the conscious decision and announcement by management not to take this team to the next level.

Well said. In the NFL, your team is either built on a QB that will win the big game for you, or a QB that will not lose the big game for you. Rex does not fit either of those and I really do not see him being the starting QB next fall for the Bears.

Pete Metzelaars... a class act. He was a player I always wanted to see succeed. From a football perspective, he wasn't All-Pro, but he never let you down.

In addition to having them broadcast each game in HD, could we also lobby that they improve their camera and broadcast equipment. Their HD sucks compared to ESPN, ABC, and Fox-- it's simply not on the same level. My understanding is that they are supposed to roll out new equipment for a better HD broadcast, but for a network that wanted the NFL, you would think they would have their act together.

The best summary I have seen yet! Right on.

I believe that to be true. Additionally, if you are selling Bills tickets, on e-Bay, and are located outside of New York State, the maximum price does not apply to you. However, good luck getting a premium for a seat when there are 19,000 available at the box office!