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Against Derek Anderson and rookie Mark Sanchez! Seriously, are some of you as desperate to have a safety succeed this much? And no one's answered my point about Whitner yet. When Byrd sustains this level of play against better offenses over at least two seasons, then I'll yield he's very good. The way some are talking about him you'd think Ed Reed Jr. is on this team.

Yeah, because 2-8 to finish last season couldn't get him fired. Jauron may have miscalculated the timing of this win. Last year they won in Denver in Week 16. DJ's signature win of 2009 took place in Week 6. Then again, RW's memory isn't what it used to be.

So by that same token Maybin is a bust, because we can judge a draft after 6 games, right? If so, Vince Young is a HOF'er. Byrd benefitted from playing against a rookie QB who clearly had his worst professional game at a windy Meadowlands. Honestly, are we this desperate? And if Byrd is getting picks in the same defense Whitner plays in, does that mean DW is a bust because he has fewer career picks than Byrd does?

Amen. This franchise has problems even bigger than who plays QB on game day. Owner, GM, personnel department, and HC are all more important than the QB.

Anyone who thinks the defense is improving is on drugs. They've regressed from 08 badly with the same personnel. They're not much better than 06-07 versus the run.

He has the lowest winning percentage among coaches with 135 games coached for a reason. It's a bad movie and you know how it'll end with DJ.

Can't get over how a defensive lineman is in the neutral zone twice on one drive. Williams and Kelsay are better, McCargo is a bust and Ellis is moving quickly toward that. I know the latters mother passed, but he wasn't getting on the field before.

Bob Sanders is making that DL so much better. Veterans and rookies awesome 2day.

For a guy who was pretty durable in 06 and 07, he's been pretty banged up in 08 and 09.

I'm sure that makes the PR people's job easier for this week. Can't fire DJ now, they scored an offensive TD.

Chris Brown will have a feature on the website about all those plays which would be TD's in a game. Fricking sweet!

I can't tell if Fitzpatrick or Johnny Damon has a weaker arm.

NYJ talked a lot to that 3-0 start, but I agree. They've got issues, and Sanchez is showing he's a rookie. Ryan could only protect him for so long before he had to make some throws. And he's not making them as much.

Fixed it for you. Although it's not Dick's fault this team was put together by rank amateurs.

Another inexperienced UDFA. This team is built on the back of this sort of player.

I know his mother passed away, so I don't want to say too much about Ellis. But he's been inactive before and after his family's loss. Hate to say it, but he's another bust. The Levy/Brandon era has not produced one solid DL pick.

If we pay his bail or fines for his latest transgression, I'm sure he takes veteran minimum. For RW it's another marketing gimmick sure to put fans in the seats.

Got it BB! PS: the poster of Bills fame, not the evil diabolical coach

If Levy was as successful as some made him out to be, the team would be better now. But they're not, and the front office's bad decisions from 04-08 are why this team is back to square one. I don't know who should coach this team in 2010, but there's a huge attitude adjustment necessary in that locker room. I would not object to Marty, as long as he had a successor on the coaching staff. Marty's probably able to build a foundation, and that's what this organization needs. Not some emotionless, conservative, and uninspiring shell on the sideline.

Where in my posts have I indicated I'm for the status quo? There needs to be a complete rebuild, beginning from the front office on down to the roster. I'm not betting it's going to happen, given the ownership being what it is. There are so many issues to consider that aren't obvious to dealing TO. How does marketing recover, the accusation that it could be (and I'm not sure of this) a cost cutting move, RW's permission, the idea that it could signal a giving up on the season, and so on. If this team had a plan for the future it would be a wise move. But I'm not so sure they do, aside from maximizing profitability for the sale down the road.

Look at the big picture for a moment. In all probability, they'll need to soothe fans' concerns for 2010 and I'm sure most ticket buyers will remember this team dealt their biggest name early in 2009 if TO were traded. Brandon et al will need to market this team next season and I'm sure he's anticipating (as any good manager does) the challenges ahead. Trading TO will leave a bad taste in fans' minds because it indicates the team wasn't serious about winning and more concerned with saving money.

No, the firestorm is unavoidable at this point. The PR people are taking additional measures with each week to disguise their inept team and coach. Although they've got TO, who is like the center attraction in a three ring circus. People watch him while the clown act continues to perform out of the spotlight. If they want to re-sign the guy, well fine. But the novelty effect will eventually wear off and the PR department will need another act to draw fans in for 2010. The gimmicks have sold tickets since Marv arrived. With disgusted fans increasing each week, gimmicks aren't going to get it done for next season.

The black hole in the front office is going to get more scrutiny as this season progresses. Yeah, TO deflects the blame, but I don't see the Bills trading him because their entire marketing campaign was built on the guy. A firestorm would erupt among fans who want to come see TO if he were traded.

The next CBA may have a lot to do with players coming out in 2010, whether they want to or not. It's a long ways off, but the next agreement could have a rookie cap, similar to the NBA rookie pay system.