hondo in seattle Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/are-bills-that-good-and-chiefs-that-bad/ Some reasons for optimism from the New York Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Very interesting read! One thing is definitely true; if Buffalo finds a way to get past Oakland on Sunday and doesn't suffer any significant injuries, the game on 9/24 vs. NE* will have an unbelievable atmosphere for a September football game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz's Beard Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can someone explain why the author used Aikman, Smith, and Irvin as a reference instead of Kelly, Thomas, and Reed? Would have made a better analogy...and wouldn't have made me cringe as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey D Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can someone explain why the author used Aikman, Smith, and Irvin as a reference instead of Kelly, Thomas, and Reed? Would have made a better analogy...and wouldn't have made me cringe as much. Because the Dallas guys were known as the Triplets. Not so much the Buffalo guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can someone explain why the author used Aikman, Smith, and Irvin as a reference instead of Kelly, Thomas, and Reed? Would have made a better analogy...and wouldn't have made me cringe as much. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Very interesting read! One thing is definitely true; if Buffalo finds a way to get past Oakland on Sunday and doesn't suffer any significant injuries, the game on 9/24 vs. NE* will have an unbelievable atmosphere for a September football game. The Pats in Orchard Park with the Bills sitting at 2-0? Yeah, that would be the most exciting kickoff at the Ralph in a long time. Let's hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Just read that article......I do think comparing to kelly reed and the almighty thurmanator would have worked better for me......But lets get this tough win vs the raiders first then we can think about Dareus on top of brady giving his pretty lil self "the buisness". Stoppin Mcfaddens gonna be work.....the guys a stud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Great piece. The Times' Fifth Down blog is a cut above what other newspapers offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can someone explain why the author used Aikman, Smith, and Irvin as a reference instead of Kelly, Thomas, and Reed? Would have made a better analogy...and wouldn't have made me cringe as much. Because he's a twenty-something-year-old college kid/Jets fan, and doesn't know who Kelly, Thomas, and Reed are... Link - Chase Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/are-bills-that-good-and-chiefs-that-bad/ Some reasons for optimism from the New York Times Yes, good article, but he's a little rusty or weak on his math.... 4-2, does not make 75%... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Just read that article......I do think comparing to kelly reed and the almighty thurmanator would have worked better for me......But lets get this tough win vs the raiders first then we can think about Dareus on top of brady giving his pretty lil self "the buisness". Stoppin Mcfaddens gonna be work.....the guys a stud... I too am concerned about the Raiders. they looked tough last night. they have a really good running game with McFadden and Reece. We need to bring the run D like we did last week. If we can get off to an quick start like last week that would be great too. the Raiders don't like a team that would do well playing from behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Because he's a twenty-something-year-old college kid/Jets fan, and doesn't know who Kelly, Thomas, and Reed are... Link - Chase Stuart Excellent research, even if it is a depressing reminder of the lack of real historical knowledge out there. Go Bills! and Go Crusaders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Yes, good article, but he's a little rusty or weak on his math.... 4-2, does not make 75%... Give the kid a break - he went to Penn State, not Mizzou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 The Pats in Orchard Park with the Bills sitting at 2-0? Yeah, that would be the most exciting kickoff at the Ralph in a long time. Let's hope! Yes, but after watching Brady's performance last night, I am wondering if the 2nd half kickoff would still be exciting. The dude just keeps getting better & better & makes it look so freaken easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Great piece. The Times' Fifth Down blog is a cut above what other newspapers offer. It is remarkable. After reading crap from "experts" on the usual sports sites, this article sings. Great analysis and very measured and accurate assessment of both teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/are-bills-that-good-and-chiefs-that-bad/ Some reasons for optimism from the New York Times Excellent read. Well not if your a Chiefs fans. Bills maybe more battle tested than we think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I enjoyed this and we've addressed these schedule/turnover aspects. Nice to see others can recognize it too. On a side topic, anyone think the Chargers will be 0-2 again, Sunday? S'up with them? Talent up the wazoo, squat to show for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) I thought the Bills were going to win this game (not by blow out though). Partly because the Bills improved in the offseason, and partly because I don't think the Chiefs are very good. I think making comparisons of Fitz, Johnson, and Jackson to guys like Brady, Aikman, ect....is a little ridiculous at this point. This was one game against a very overrated Chiefs team, so while I thoroughly enjoyed watching the game I am not overly excited yet. I think this will be an up and down year...some games like week 1, mixed with some head scratching losses. I will say this, the Bills D looked just like we were hoping for. They completely stuffed the run game, something they couldn't dream about doing last year. I was a bit shocked by how well the Bill's o-line played. I was also shocked that Chiefs rarely blitzed against a shaky o-line. They will get a much better test against an aggressive Raiders D this week. Fred Jackson looks good, and should have been starting for the last few years here. Scott Chandler. Nuff said... Edited September 13, 2011 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Excellent research, even if it is a depressing reminder of the lack of real historical knowledge out there. Go Bills! and Go Crusaders! Indeed... September 2nd - CANISIUS 64, McQuaid 33 September 10th - CANISIUS 41, Elmira 6 September 17th - Bring on St. Joe's... "To build a school on Kenmore Avenue, is to build no school at all." - Rev. James Van Dyke, S.J. CHS Home Opener - 9/17/2011 - 1:00 PM EST - Stransky Athletic Complex, West Seneca, NY GO CRUSADERS!!!! Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, baby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Indeed... September 2nd - CANISIUS 64, McQuaid 33 September 10th - CANISIUS 41, Elmira 6 September 17th - Bring on St. Joe's... "To build a school on Kenmore Avenue, is to build no school at all." - Rev. James Van Dyke, S.J. CHS Home Opener - 9/17/2011 - 1:00 PM EST - Stransky Athletic Complex, West Seneca, NY GO CRUSADERS!!!! Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, baby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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