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He also threw an ill-advised 3 yard pass on that drive that ate 20 seconds off the clock. It was an absolutely horrible decision that helped prevent them from getting in realistic FG range. That being said Rivers has shown quite a bit this season even with his late season drop-off.

Because Youboty wasn't NFL ready when he entered the draft (which is why a guy with his talent fell that far down in the draft) and he only played significantly in one game last year. Do you really expect this raw prospect to step into a starter's role next year and be successful? I sure don't. If Nate walks the team needs a CB. Perhaps they can find one in FA or perhaps they'll have to use a high draft pick. If this team goes into next season without addressing a replacement for Nate they are in big trouble.

This might be the dumbest f'in post I've ever read.

Lance Briggs. The guy is a stud and was, perhaps, the best OLB in the game last season not named Merriman. Of course, with the amount of cash he's going to command there's no way he lands in Buffalo but a wish list doesn't have to be realistic.

Yeah, because the Colts are never in prime-time, nationally televised games. I’m sure you’ll also claim that Freeney has nothing to do with the horrible run D the Colts have this year. Pinning his ears back and rushing the passer every single down tends to hurt a teams ability to stop the run. But you’re right, I have no idea why a guy that has wracked up 26 tackles and 5.5 sacks and is a huge liability against the run didn’t make the Pro Bowl?

I've been on Eli's case as much as anybody this year but you guys need to give credit where it's due. At the end of the game he led the Giants down field for the tying TD (overcoming 2nd and 30 in the process). He did what needed to be done at the end of the game even though he struggled mightily for most of it.

Personally I'd rather take a guy that doesn't coach at a perennial powerhouse. Those teams are stacked with so much talent it's tough to tell how well coached they are. Once these coaches get to the NFL they struggle because they no longer have a huge talent advantage. I don't know how Petrino will do in the NFL but I'd say his chances of success are just as good as any coach who has won the national title in the past decade.

How often has Freeny shown up this season? One game?

The correct answer is that Williams is one of the worst Safties in the league against the pass. He consistantly gets over in coverage late. I've seen 5-6 Dallas games this year and I'd say he's allowed more big plays than any other single player I've seen all year. He's good for a few a game.

We should all just lock ourselves in our homes and never leave. Obviously that is the solution.

People have been predicting the Patriots demise every year for the past 3-4 years. I'll believe it when I see it.

You said some stupid things and people called you on it. I didn't see anybody getting riled up in that thread. I think you mistook people laughing at inane comments as getting "riled up." Btw, nobody said that the playcalling couldn't improve. I said it in that thread too. There is a difference between saying the playcalling can improve and the playcalling is the "reason" the Bills lost.

Not even close.

Who is playing MLB in that scenerio?

I know that's a major concern of mine.

There's a strong possibility that the Bills are going to lose both Clements and Fletcher. That's a CB, MLB, DT, RG and #2 WR the Bills need, minimum. That's a bit more than a "polish". As many steps as the Bills have made this season if they lose two of their best players on D I don't see them making huge strides next year. If this team doesn't start holding onto their own FAs it will be in perpetual rebuilding mode.

Yeah, let him go. I'm REALLY hoping the Bills will be 30 million under the cap next year. At least we'll lead the league in something.

The Bills scored 10 3rd quarter points.

There are plenty of WRs out there that catch the ball with their body instead of their hands as well (Keyshawn Johnson comes to mind). Although I'd, obviously, rather them use their hands instead of their body it doesn't mean the player can't be a productive part of the passing game. As I said, he's not going to be Antonio Gates but he can be good enough in the passing game for the Bills to focus their offseason on other spots.

Signing Mike Williams wouldn't take much cash at all and the guy has loads of talent. Perhaps being cut is the kick in the ass he needs to start working hard. Given the amount of cash it would take (that is, not much) I wouldn't be opposed to bringing in Williams. If he doesn't start working hard just cut him and move on.

I normally agree with your assessment Bado but I'm going to have to disagree here. Royal has looked pretty good in the last 5 or so games and a dropped pass here or a missed foot in bounds there doesn't erase all the positive plays he's made lately. He'll never be a superstar pass catching TE but he's athletic, fast and has pretty good hands. If they involve him on the offense more I think the Bills will get the production out of the TE position that they've been missing for years.

Yeah, Marv is going to have the headphones on and be involved in playcalling. That's what GMs do.

Why? Because neither QB is a solid passer and both are fast, athletic QBs who make most of their plays with their legs. Why wouldn't you compare him to Vick at this stage of his career? The comparison is obvious.

I agree with most of your points but this one stood out to me. I just don't believe that the Bills D comes up big on that last drive even if the Bills are up by 6 instead of 2. If it played out the same way again (which, of course, there is no guarantee) and Titans would have been faced with a 4th and 1 at the 15 or so. Instead of kicking the go ahead FG they, obviously, would have gone for it. Do you have any faith that the Bills would have come up with a stop there? I sure as hell don't. Perhaps the Bills win if he gets his other foot down but it's far from a sure thing.

He played a great first half but the game was lost in the 2nd half when Vince threw very little as Henry gashed the Bills D for huge chunks of yardage.