Steely Dan

Maybe he needs a couple of years like the draft pundits thought. Would that be a possibility?

The Chinese explain the NBC shakeup better than anyone I've seen yet; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12hlX3iPS-g

I'd never want to join any club that would accept me as a member. I got it!

That does make ya think. They were off by approx. 33% Where did you hear that? I don't see it in the article. BTW, is anyone else having a problem viewing the image?

In the 3-4 what current Bills players would you plug in at DL and LB?

I"m amazed somebody didn't think of that before you.

and then punch him with your beard fist!!! Nope, I'm a true Bills fan whether that happens or not. Too true. Ups and downs are the inevitable results in the NFL. Some teams more time down than up, unfortunately. Obviously you and I have differing opinions of the definition of fan. I haven't heard of one fan jumping ship. You are wise beyond your years kid!!

Outside of his driving drunk and leaving the girls to take the blame I don't see anything wrong here. He's not raping them. They are getting off on it as much as he is it appears.

http://www.nowpublic.com/world/roger-steph...rt-2559711.html Roger Stephens repeatedly slapped a two-year-old girl across the face in a Stone Mountain Wal-Mart and even though he apologized to the girl and her family, the judge decided that one year in jail would be an appropriate punishment. He will get four months credit for time already served, and at the end of March will be eligable for house arrest. His attorney Jeff Sliz spoke for Roger Stephens after the trial: Well I hope he realizes WHY this took on huge proportions. Jackass!!

I'm thinking it will go down this way. Harvin or Oher #1 - Oher because of the movie. Cushing or Byrd. It depends on whether enough people know Byrd's int's were made while not starting every game. Matthews. Since this is my thought you should probably reverse that order to get the real probable results.

I see your point, but the Tennessee example is horrible. If I had Chris Johnson in my backfield I wouldn't throw the ball much at all. JMO

IMO, the only smart answer is LT. Don't worry about a QB right now. Get a good line and see what the current guys can do with it. Also, if there is a lockout in 2011 as some have speculated, I don't know if there will be a draft. If not the 2012 draft should be stocked with QB's. Even if there is a 2011 draft I still think that building a line to protect a QB is better than putting a rookie out there unprotected. In a 3-4 the nose tackle has to be huge because he's taking on the center and one guard on each play. The 3-4 DE's should be about 300 pounds because they have two gap responsibilities, meaning they are taking the OT head on and watching to make sure nothing comes through the gaps on either side of them. A lot of 3-4 DE's don't get the sack numbers that 4-3 DE's do. This is a prime example of why BS was much better than RW. In the 3-4 the DL's are responsible for every gap and are expected to hold their blocks so the LB's can make plays. This system is what made LT a superstar. If the Bills switch to a 3-4 they should shift Maybin to OLB. The four linebackers need to be athletic because they will be responsible for making the plays. The outside rushers need size and speed. If they are unblocked it's death for the QB. Even more so than if a DE gets unblocked, IMO, because the OLB has a little more room to hit full stride. It also makes the offense keep a TE or RB in to block on pass plays limiting a QB's choices of where to go. Unless a team has an above average set of DL's it's hard to control the line. Dick LeBeu's answer for that is the zone blitz. Since the LB's in the 3-4 are big and athletic only one will rush the passer on a lot of pass plays. With four LB's the QB can have a problem determining which LB will rush and which LB's will drop back into the zone coverage. If the Bills switch to the 3-4 they will need two much bigger DL's. Stroud is really the only guy on D that I can see fitting the 3-4 DL alignment well. The bigger DT's the Bills have are pretty much no names. Spencer Johnson could probably handle one DE spot but a couple of NT's would be necessary for starting and depth, IMO. They would also have to get at least two more LB's. Mitchell, Maybin and Poz are worthy starters. They'll need another legitimate starter and a backup. That's assuming Maybin takes to the new position well. Since it appears to be absurd to assume that Buffalo can come away from FA and the draft with four adequate players for the 3-4 system the new DC should stay 4-3. JMO The 3-4 is shiny but not the only way to skin an offense.

I missed that. Hey Buddy? Would you mind doing my job for me.

I like Rex Ryan's attitude. You shouldn't take a HC job unless you believe you can win every game. JMO

Thanks for saving me the trouble. Oh dear God. Did I really just compliment Deerball? I need some aspirin and cold compress. I've voted over 5 times in a row now and it's not stopping me. Does anybody know if you can see the current results? The video won't play for me. ETA: Just got it working.

Nix never exchanged words at the press conference with Sully, to my knowledge. Sully has his panties in a bunch over Nix saying that 80% of what was reported in the media was fabrication. Sully, whose job is researching these rumors, took great offense to that. Personally I think that as in most situations the truth is somewhere in the middle. JMO

Oops! I forgot to reply to the TW reference. Perfect point. #1 why would you report that in the first place, even if it was proven to be true? #2 It's really crappy journalism to report as they have it. Let Tiger get out of his clinic and talk about these things himself, FIRST. JMO

Touchy aint he. When Nix said 80% of the media, I don't think it's out of the question that he was referring to blogs and message boards. Thank God all of the information posted here was 100% correct. That's the problem with new coaches. Even the Bills' hires know how to say the right things. Gailey said a couple of times that he'd be bringing in assistants who were good teachers. That's what Gregg Williams said nine years ago. You know how that one turned out. What Williams really meant, I suppose, was that they'd be paid like teachers. Teaching is great. You need players, and the Bills don't have nearly enough good ones. But they also need a dynamic head coach with sideline command. Gailey is a good coach. What he is, I'm afraid, is a good offensive coordinator. Why is he so pissed about what Gailey said if every coach says the same thing? I believe you'd be hard pressed to find an NFL or college HC that doesn't think his coaches are primarily teachers. My question is how does he know the talent isn't there? IMO, you can't judge those players by using the Dick Jauron era as a guide. I believe this team has a lot more talent than people give them credit for. I think it is a personal swipe at Nix's abilities in the draft room. Taking the high road is always the best idea IMO. He also calls Maybin undersized. the guy is 6'4" 250. IMO, that's not undersized. It seems to me that most draftniks knew Maybin would be a project with tremendous upside. Calling the guy a bust now is idiotic, I don't know if he is calling Maybin a bust or not but it seems he's implying it. If the Bills go 3-4 then Maybin should be moved to outside linebacker and used in an LT kinda way, JMO I do find it laughable that Nix expects me to buy that 150 (based on a five day work week) coaches called him in the last two weeks begging for the job. Saying stuff like that makes him lose a lot, if not all, credibility with me right now. If the media reports are true, we know that Schottenheimer and Billick really wanted the job. That's two, only 148 to go. I will say that if all of the people here, who believe they can coach better than most NFL HC's called for the job he may be underestimating. Looks like Nix has made an enemy until he retires. I'm sure WGR will start singing the Bills praises again soon.

No read and react. Just go for it!!!

Hey check this out!!! http://kelleysrainbarrels.blogspot.com/ They can even put a lid on it!!! Stellar first two posts!! Welcome aboard!! No, as I stated before this is very entertaining and a real emotional lift!! +1 I'm pretty sure the mods know if somebody comes back under a different name. If he does I hope they publicly out him. It would have been funny as hell to see him come out and and say; "The next HC of the Buffalo Bills is... SURPRISE! SURPRISE! SURPRISE!!

Evidently not always, Jackass!! I really hate to see such unhappy people maybe I can help; http://www.newyorkjets.com/splash http://www.colts.com/ http://www.vikings.com/ http://www.neworleanssaints.com/Home.aspx There now. Happiness awaits!! You really should have put SOME Bills fans as was suggested before, but I agree with yoiu. No, no, no!! His post is one of the most enjoyable reads I've had here. +1

Don't let the door hitcha where the good lord splitcha!! Adios bandwagon jumper. If Gailey turns out to be an excellent HC I'll laugh hysterically at these people. Look for the bandwagon to fill up if that happens.

Outstanding!! Best one yet. That reminded me of the time on "The Office" Pam dressed up like Charlie Chaplin and couldn't take her hat off or she'd look like Hitler. OT but it's strange how the comb-tooth mustache hasn't come back into style since the 40's. "It's ok, nobody's that stupid."

You have now completely lost what little respect I had for you. I hope you leave this board forever after a statement like that.