Jerry Jabber

I think I clearly said that already that Tomlin's foot was partially on the field of play. Apparently in your eyes, there was nothing suspicious at all with what Tomlin was doing. Standing on the edge of the field of play with his foot touching the field was not suspicious at all? Standing with his back to the play and watching the play occur on the screen is what all coaches do in your eyes. Looking back at the very last moment then jumping out of the way wasn't suspicious at all, that was just a coincidence? So, since Tomlin knew the rules, there's no way he wouldn't intentionally break them right? I'm sure the Patriots & Saints said the same things. You make a poor public defender! Look Mrs. Tomlin, you know what your husband did was wrong and he knows it too, so stop playing dumb already and go back to Pittsburgh!

Plain and simple, Tomlin thought he could get away with it because that penalty is rarely called. You can put whatever twist you want on it, but Tomlin thought he was slick and felt he could get away with it, which he initially did as the ref did not throw a flag. Did Belichek & the Patriots know that what they were doing in regards to Spygate was illegal? Yes. Did Payton, Williams & the Saints know a paid bounty program was illegal? Yes. Did that stop the Patriots & Saints from continuing their illegal activities? No.

Negative. Tomlin knew the rules and purposely broke them. First off, why would he have his back to the play and be right to the edge of the field of play with his foot partially on the field if it wasn't intentional? I'm not sure if you watched the last Bills/Jets game where Rex Ryan was flagged for being on the white marker. That incident appeared to be unintentional as Ryan was following the play and stepped on the white marker. If Tomlin was following the play and stepped on the white marker or even got half way up the white marker, you could say it was unintentional. But, he had his back to the play and was looking up at the screen following the play, then looked back to see how close Jacoby Jones was to him before moving. It was very blatant. Just like with Spygate, others have been doing this for a while, but someone finally got caught. IMO, Tomlin should have received a suspension at minimum. I don't feel that the Steelers should have draft picks taken away from them.

Two questions for you: 1. Is it against the rules in the NFL for any player or coach to be on the white part of the sidelines during live action on the field? 2. Is it the Head Coaches job to know all the rules of the game?

Looks like they just put Chandler on notice, and I'm glad to see it. IMO, Chandler is a good #2 TE, but the Bills need a better/more reliable pass catching TE. The problem with Moeaki has been injuries, but if he can stay healthy, then he is an upgrade over Chandler. I would still like to see the Bills draft a good pass catching TE in the draft, as well as a true #1 WR in the mold of Boldin, Fitzgerald, Calvin Johnson or Dez Bryant.

Tomlin was hoping to make Jones move over and/or slow down that way someone from the Steelers could catch him. It's one thing if Tomlin was partially on the white part of the sideline, or even half way, but he was right on the edge of the field with part of his foot on the field. NFL coaches know all the rules to the game and are informed of any changes to the rules. Plus, Tomlin is on the competition committee. This was no accident and it was intentional.

The Tomlin incident was no accident or mistake, Tomlin knew exactly what he was doing on that play and he was laughing about it seconds later. He deserves whatever penalties/fines the NFL give him.

Before I would have disagreed with you, but after yesterday's showing and thinking about SJ's career so far in Buffalo, I completely agree with your assessment. Stevie's track record says it all: Dropped a TD pass against the Steelers in OT Dropped a pass which could have lead to a TD against the Jets (during the Gailey era) Flagged for unsportsman like conduct for numerous occasions for excessive TD celebrations Had the ball popped out with less than a 1 minute to go in the game (yesterday) SJ is no Andre Reed and cannot be counted on when the game is on the line as he has failed many more times than he has succeeded in clutch situations. I like SJ and feel he is a good slot WR, but not a #1 WR. The Bills need a #1 WR in the mold of Boldin, or Calvin Johnson. Same goes with Chandler, he's a good #2 TE, but the Bills need a better pass catching TE. I actually thought the WR's did better against the Jets with Goodwin as the #1 WR compared to yesterday's game. That's not to say that I think Goodwin should be the #1 WR, but the guy can play and should be used more than just the deep routes.

Whoop-dee-freakin-doo!!!

9 years in a row with a losing record (they're not going 8-8 this year) 14 years (and counting) of missing the playoffs 17 playoff appearances in 54 years That folks, is exactly why the Bills are the worst franchise in the NFL!! Now kool-aid drinkers, tell me how Marrone & company are going to turn this around (just like Donahoe/Greggggg/Mularkey, Levy/Jauron, Brandon/Jauron, Nix/Gailey were going to turn this team around). The names are different, the results are the same.

9 years in a row with a losing record (they're not going 8-8 this year) 14 years (and counting) of missing the playoffs 17 playoff appearances in 54 years That folks, is exactly why the Bills are the worst franchise in the NFL!! Now kool-aid drinkers, tell me how Marrone & company are going to turn this around (just like Donahoe/Greggggg/Mularkey, Levy/Jauron, Brandon/Jauron, Nix/Gailey were going to turn this team around). The names are different, the results are the same.

Now everyone can stop the playoff nonsense for good as there is no way the Bills can make it. 14 years in a row of missing the playoffs is an embarrassment and a disgrace!!! We deserve much better than this!! And people wonder why players like Willie Colon say stuff like "They lost to F!@king Buffalo Bills!!" The Bills are a joke of franchise, and unfortunately, it's a bad joke on us which is never ending.

Can Marrone & Hackett be fired and promote Pettine to HC?

With the game on the line, both SJ & Chandler blew the Bills chances with back to back fumbles. Those are inexcusable!! Chandler's was much worse than SJ's. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Chandler is a backup TE at best and the Bills need a better option at TE. SJ is a good slot WR, but his mistakes are at the absolute worst times. The Bills need a true #1 WR. Now everyone can stop the playoff nonsense for good as there is no way the Bills can make it. 14 years in a row of missing the playoffs is an embarrassment and a disgrace!!! We deserve much better than this!!

Some WR's take time to develop. It took Eric Moulds a few years to develop into the good WR that he became. Graham is in his 2nd year, while Goodwin is a rookie. Right now, Goodwin is ahead of the learning curve than Graham is. IMO, there's no reason to be down on Graham so far, he's still young, plus he has a rookie QB throwing to him.

I wasn't a big fan of his. Sometimes he seemed very anti-Bills, but seemed to cool off over the past few years.

Thanks! IMO, the defense would be playing better if they were able to get consistent play by the offense every week. When the defense is on the field most of the game, and back on the field very quickly after a fast 3 and out, it's hard for them to maintain a high level of play for 60 minutes.

I don't feel sorry for the dumb azz that slid and fell. I feel sorry for the guy he landed on as he had a head injury from the retard landing on him. I hope he calls Celino & Barnes and sues his drunken retarded azz.

I wasn't down on EJ in the Pittsburgh game for a few reasons. 1. He's in his rookie season. 2. He's missed 4 games in a row and it was his first game back (and it was road game). 3. He missed half of training camp because of his injury. 4. Him & Hackett (two rookies) went up against one of the best DC's in the league (LeBeau) who is 18-2 against rookie QB's.

Earlier in the season, I was critical about Kyle Wiiliams and the D-line's inability to stop the run, and felt the D-line wasn't getting enough pressure on the opposing QB's. I felt if KW couldn't come back to form and if his foot injuries continue to hinder his game, then the Bills should look into replacing in in the offseason. I am eating a big bowl of crow as KW is having a great year so far. Yesterday, KW had one of his best games in his career as he had 2 sacks including a forced fumble which set up the Bills first and goal at the 4 yard line. The run defense has improved up the middle where it was a big problem in years past. Dareus has stepped up his game as well. IMO, this is the defense we were expecting to see last year (lots of pressure on the QB which leads to sacks, bad decisions/INTs). Even though it took a little time, I'm glad to see how well the defense is playing now that players are coming back healthy and getting accustomed to Pettine's scheme. Now, if the offense can play consistently good week in and out, then the Bills will be a playoff contender.

Until the Bills start making it to playoffs and kicking the Jets butts more often, players like him will continue to look down upon the Bills. Glad to see the Jets get their butts handed to them yesterday.

Great point about Spiller being a better receiver than Graham. During Gailey's tenure, he had Spiller go out for deep passes of 30 yards or more.

I've seen Tuel air it out a lot more and different plays called for both Lewis & Tuel than Manuel. Is Manuel a Captain Checkdown? So far, it appears to be. You are right that Manuel does have problem with his accuracy, but when he does throw accurate passes (as well as Tuel & Lewis) the Bills receivers have had butterfingers. I know there were 6 drops vs the Chefs, and around the same yesterday.

I agree. Another thing I noticed is that Hackett opens the playbook more for Tuel and Lewis than he does with Manuel. Doesn't Hackett trust Manuel, or are they babying his progress?

One big difference I noticed from Gailey to Hackett has been the small amount of passes to the RB's in the slot, screens and dump offs. IMO, I think Freddie and Spiller would have been more effective in the Steelers game if they received more passes in the slot or in the 5-10 yard range.