Mantis Toboggan M.D Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 nick (elk grove,ca): with the emergence of willis mcgahee what do you see the bills doing with travis henry? SportsNation Chris Mortensen: (11:20 AM ET ) Henry's ankle injury and slow rehab may be diminishing his chances to get traded. The Bills aren't going to deal him unless they can get value. I think if they can get value (not a 1st rounder), then Henry will be traded. Matt (Frederick, MD): Whether or not Buffalo makes the playoffs, they have put together a winning streak. Does JP Losman go in as the starter next year and the future, or do you see a competition? SportsNation Chris Mortensen: (11:17 AM ET ) There's no way Losman goes in as the starter next year. Bledsoe is the leader of that team and they're on a roll - in fact, they've scored more points in a six-game stretch than any team in Buffalo history. I think they will accelerate Losman's learning process this off-season and get him ready to play if and when Bledsoe slips next year. It's very possible Losman won't be on the field until 2006, but there's a lot of games ahead next year that can change things, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 The Bills are in the spotlight -- watch out. He's 100 percent right on both answers, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Toboggan M.D Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 And another one already Jared ((Buffalo)): How long do you think that Tony Dungy will leave in his starters for this weekend's matchup againest Denver? Do you think the Jets will win agaianest the Rams? SportsNation Chris Mortensen: (11:25 AM ET ) I do think the Jets will win. I think the Colts will play their starters a good stretch but I may be leaning toward Denver on a pick. That would not be good for the Bills, if that's where you're coming from. However, both games are "pick-ems." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Sorry, didn't see your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 So Mort....rather than get a 2nd or 3rd rounder for Henry during this upcoming off-season, keep him around as a bench warmer to WM in 2005 and then get nothing for him as he becomes a UFA in 2006? Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Toboggan M.D Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 haha its cool. Interesting opinion here Josh (Boston): Lots of talk about teams resting starters out there. A) Are there some coaches more likely to play all out this week, regrdless of what's on the line and B) What is your opinion on coaches resting starters? SportsNation Chris Mortensen: (11:29 AM ET ) I think it's dangerous to rest starters too much. I do think that if a guy is banged up then it's wise to let him heal up by sitting him. I think the Colts and Falcons are the two teams most likely to "play to win." I do have a feeling the Steelers will play hard, even with Roethlisberger and Bettis likely out. My personal opinion: You can't play scared but if something happens in the course of a game where somebody vital is exposed to injury because the guys around him have lost their edge, then it's OK to put that somebody on the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 So Mort....rather than get a 2nd or 3rd rounder for Henry during this upcoming off-season, keep him around as a bench warmer to WM in 2005 and then get nothing for him as he becomes a UFA in 2006? Brilliant! 183778[/snapback] Is that a Guiness reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 So Mort....rather than get a 2nd or 3rd rounder for Henry during this upcoming off-season, keep him around as a bench warmer to WM in 2005 and then get nothing for him as he becomes a UFA in 2006? Brilliant! 183778[/snapback] He's a punk and I would cut him just to make an example out of him to the rest of the team. His attitude sucks, and with the Bills playing team ball right now, they need to just dump his ass on the street. I know.... Brilliant move jackass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 haha its cool. Interesting opinion here Josh (Boston): Lots of talk about teams resting starters out there. A) Are there some coaches more likely to play all out this week, regrdless of what's on the line and B) What is your opinion on coaches resting starters? SportsNation Chris Mortensen: (11:29 AM ET ) I think it's dangerous to rest starters too much. I do think that if a guy is banged up then it's wise to let him heal up by sitting him. I think the Colts and Falcons are the two teams most likely to "play to win." I do have a feeling the Steelers will play hard, even with Roethlisberger and Bettis likely out. My personal opinion: You can't play scared but if something happens in the course of a game where somebody vital is exposed to injury because the guys around him have lost their edge, then it's OK to put that somebody on the sidelines. 183784[/snapback] I agree that someone not playing at 100 percent is much more likely to get hurt. Basically, if the Bills come out swinging, really hitting hard, some players might be like, hey, there is no need to put my body through this today. Cowher would be stupid not to pull them then. That means the same thing from the Colts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 So Mort....rather than get a 2nd or 3rd rounder for Henry during this upcoming off-season, keep him around as a bench warmer to WM in 2005 and then get nothing for him as he becomes a UFA in 2006? Brilliant! 183778[/snapback] Read it again, I don't think that's what he's saying. Course I could be wrong, it's happened before. My take was that the Bills wanted value for TH but didn't expect a 1st rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 He's a punk and I would cut him just to make an example out of him to the rest of the team. His attitude sucks, and with the Bills playing team ball right now, they need to just dump his ass on the street. 183788[/snapback] I disagree. If Henry was a cancer you'd have heard something about the "Bickering Bills" at least once. He's hurt, Willis has the starting job now, and that's that. Although not an elite back, he can step in and give your team 100 yards in a given game when called upon. He can be a cog in a winning football team, but maybe you don't win the Super Bowl with him. I respect Henry as a super tough runner who's taken some frightening shots in his career. Being Willis' backup might be the only way he's still in the league at age 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I disagree. If Henry was a cancer you'd have heard something about the "Bickering Bills" at least once. He's hurt, Willis has the starting job now, and that's that. Although not an elite back, he can step in and give your team 100 yards in a given game when called upon. He can be a cog in a winning football team, but maybe you don't win the Super Bowl with him. I respect Henry as a super tough runner who's taken some frightening shots in his career. Being Willis' backup might be the only way he's still in the league at age 30. 183889[/snapback] Of course it's possible that BJH may have other knowledge that doesn't make the press. TH maybe playing it low publicly and the Bills wouldn't want to air it so it maybe staying just between TH, his mom, his agent and Bills management. Who knows maybe BJH is friends with a scout for an NFL team, and got the info there. I am sure knowing BJH that the info probably comes from a fairly reliable source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Of course it's possible that BJH may have other knowledge that doesn't make the press. TH maybe playing it low publicly and the Bills wouldn't want to air it so it maybe staying just between TH, his mom, his agent and Bills management. Who knows maybe BJH is friends with a scout for an NFL team, and got the info there. I am sure knowing BJH that the info probably comes from a fairly reliable source. 183910[/snapback] Yes.....You, me, AD and SDS. Just kidding!!!!! GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 He's a punk and I would cut him just to make an example out of him to the rest of the team. His attitude sucks, and with the Bills playing team ball right now, they need to just dump his ass on the street. I know.... Brilliant move jackass! 183788[/snapback] Are you being sarcastic? TH is the consummate team player--he played his heart out last year on a broken leg for a 6-10 team. He's never made a stink about getting demoted--and he looks to be fully supportive of WM. How does his attitude stink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 jeez, not too much faith in drew: "when Bledsoe slips next year" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Of course it's possible that BJH may have other knowledge that doesn't make the press. TH maybe playing it low publicly and the Bills wouldn't want to air it so it maybe staying just between TH, his mom, his agent and Bills management. Who knows maybe BJH is friends with a scout for an NFL team, and got the info there. I am sure knowing BJH that the info probably comes from a fairly reliable source. 183910[/snapback] I have this friend of a friend who told me as much in an couple of emails. If it wasn't for the constant discrediting of "marginal fans" like myself, I might have posted what he's been telling me since October. Instead I just chime in in threads like this to give people somethig else to think about. One time I had a few beers after work and logged on, but even after a few I knew the peanut gallery would totally trash my friend's freind because I'm a "marginal fan" and they know more than I ever could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Are you being sarcastic? TH is the consummate team player--he played his heart out last year on a broken leg for a 6-10 team. He's never made a stink about getting demoted--and he looks to be fully supportive of WM. How does his attitude stink? 183946[/snapback] Case point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Read it again, I don't think that's what he's saying. Course I could be wrong, it's happened before. My take was that the Bills wanted value for TH but didn't expect a 1st rounder. 183882[/snapback] I read it wrong....I stand corrected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 jeez, not too much faith in drew: "when Bledsoe slips next year" 183957[/snapback] He said if and when. Mort's a huge Drew fan, I thought he was gonna cry on-air the week after the 2nd Pats game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Jared ((Buffalo)): How long do you think that Tony Dungy will leave in his starters for this weekend's matchup againest Denver? Do you think the Jets will win agaianest the Rams? Johnny: Jared as you walk away from mile high on your quest for a subway sandwhich, by the time you get back the Colt starters will still be playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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