Guest RabidBillsFanVT Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 This is the news I have been waiting for. Gentlemen, we are now to the point where we have to worry about our own team rather than the Steelers. Let's do everything we can to make the Ralph on Sunday one HELL of a tough place to play. This is our 10th playoff game, 11th TBD!!! PIT-BB-TB+RWS=PIT L!!!!!!!!!!!! DING DING DING DING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I'd rather see them play Big Ben. Maddux is not a bad QB, by any means. There's no recent film, and a lot of those "second stringers" just might be playing their guts out for a variety of reasons-contracts, get noticed for next year, etc. Bettis is the one that gives me the most concern. Hard to control a game once the Bus gets into a rythm. Thankfully, he's dinged too. Not to be Negative Nancy, but Buffalo still has to win on Sunday for all of these other wishes, plans and scenarios to play out. Pitt isn't forfeiting the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 While Maddox lacks mobility, he does have the ability to throw the ball and has lots of starting experience. The Bills need to stop the run first, then force Maddox to throw while facing the blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quebecer Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 One more thing that should help a lot, is the fact that MM & Tom Clements know Maddox pretty well. They would probably give hints to Gray about how to defend best against him. They probably know his weaknesses better than anyone in this league... Just one more thing that might give us the edge... Anyway, this will be one heck of day! Later, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I can't believe fans are worried about Tommy Freekin Maddox! What about when we play Peyton or Brees? The Bills are a dominating and experienced defense that can dictate games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quebecer Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 It's not so much about worrying about TMaddox, it's just the fact that in the NFL today, on any given sunday, any QB can offer a fantastic performance. Might as well know his strenghts & weaknesses, than him being a total unknown. And since MM & TC were, in part responsable for his great 2002 year, they should know what makes him going and what makes him falter... Later, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I'd much rather face Maddox than Ben, not because Maddox stinks so much but because Ben is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Don't prod the bear....Maddox has had some great games over the last few years. Now if he doesn't have Burress, Ward & Randle El to throw to, that's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I'd much rather face Maddox than Ben, not because Maddox stinks so much but because Ben is great. 184762[/snapback] Whoa yourself there partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I can't believe fans are worried about Tommy Freekin Maddox! What about when we play Peyton or Brees? The Bills are a dominating and experienced defense that can dictate games. 184755[/snapback] They're not playing Manning or Brees, they're playing Maddox. Let's cross the Manning/Brees bridge when we get to it. Beat Pittsburgh first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel4real Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Maddox will do fine. I think he has learned as much from Ben this year as He has taught. he can hit a passer in stride and although is less mobile, he has learned to either get rid of the ball, or take the sack. I haven't gone to look and se who the backup QB will be. I wonder if they brought St. Peirre up I think you might want to worry about Duce. He did have 3 out of 4 100+ rushing games when he started with Pitt. The only reason he didn't get 4 is because he got dinged up in the 3rd. Don't forget about Haynes either. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Maddox will do fine. I think he has learned as much from Ben this year as He has taught. he can hit a passer in stride and although is less mobile, he has learned to either get rid of the ball, or take the sack. I haven't gone to look and se who the backup QB will be. I wonder if they brought St. Peirre up I think you might want to worry about Duce. He did have 3 out of 4 100+ rushing games when he started with Pitt. The only reason he didn't get 4 is because he got dinged up in the 3rd. Don't forget about Haynes either. Good luck. 184810[/snapback] Our passing game would be the weakness you would want to exploit. With a rookie DB you may want to go to 3 wide sets rather than worry about the running game. We have shut pretty much everyone down this year running the ball. Edit: And Tommy Maddox coming in = Jon Kitna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidbuff Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I say play Maddox instead of Ben. Maddox is rusty and has not played almost all season. It would be better for us. Maddox wont be able to handle the Ralph.....especially on a gameday like that one. TO MUCH PRESSURE TO HANDLE COMING BACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel4real Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Our passing game would be the weakness you would want to exploit. With a rookie DB you may want to go to 3 wide sets rather than worry about the running game. We have shut pretty much everyone down this year running the ball. Edit: And Tommy Maddox coming in = Jon Kitna. 184931[/snapback] You have done well shutting down other run D, but this is not the steelers. we impose our will against most D in the 2nd half. He NEVER give up on the run. We don't have to. If we punt it away. We leave it up to the D to stop the other team. Get the ball back and pound it some more. It should be a good game. Maddox <> Kitna. He will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I'm thinking announcements re: Bettis and Staley are forthcoming, also It's still going to be a slugfest, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 If Staley plays alot more than Bettis then I'd be worried. The Bus can't really bust any big runs outside. Sam and Pat must show up from the get go. McGee must play like he has recently and like like earlier in the year when he was getting burned a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundy249 Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I'd rather see them play Big Ben. Maddux is not a bad QB, by any means. There's no recent film, and a lot of those "second stringers" just might be playing their guts out for a variety of reasons-contracts, get noticed for next year, etc. Bettis is the one that gives me the most concern. Hard to control a game once the Bus gets into a rythm. Thankfully, he's dinged too. Not to be Negative Nancy, but Buffalo still has to win on Sunday for all of these other wishes, plans and scenarios to play out. Pitt isn't forfeiting the game. 184749[/snapback] Thank you someone with reason. I would have rather played Ben. Maddox will not rattle as easily under the blitz and crowd noise. I really have a bad feeling about this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackur Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Bus isn't playing.............they have been saying that.....he even said it.....he doesn't care about his 1000 yrds when he needs 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Thank you someone with reason. I would have rather played Ben. Maddox will not rattle as easily under the blitz and crowd noise. I really have a bad feeling about this game 185505[/snapback] Been a while since anyone said I had any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Have we all been watching the same Ben Roethlisberger? The most impressive thing about him is his poise. Even casual fans (read: girlfriends) look at Ben play and comment on how calm he is in the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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