UB2SF Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 It was a glorious day for a football game in Oakland, except for that loud sucking sound eminating from our offense. Some observations: - I saw a decent amount of positive interaction between Travis and Willis on the sidelines and during substitutions. Looks like the "rift" is much more a media creation than a reality. - Coy Wire looked totally lost on a lot of plays, as usual -- poor tackling angles, uncertainty about his assignments. I decided to watch him on one play, and I saw him do a full 360 in the process of finding the ball carrier. Oy. - Speaking of safeties... Rashad Baker, what on earth are you doing on our roster? - That shot to the head that Bledsoe took was vicious -- he had already thrown the ball and was totally defenseless. A flag on that play would have had a significant effect on the game. - The Oakland Coliseum wasn't as intimidating a place as it's made out to be... although I heard more screams of profanity there than any time since I saw Sam Kinison in concert at UB in the late 80s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 - Speaking of safeties... Rashad Baker, what on earth are you doing on our roster? 38787[/snapback] Baker is a rookie. He has an excuse. Wire doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 i was pissed that we didn't get an UR penalty. It was clearly a cheap shot. The Refs helped the Raiders all day. But I was more pissed to see Drew laughing on the sidelines a few minutes later, as if it's okay that he hadn't done a damn thing all day. I was even more pissed that they sent him back out there with a mild concussion to try to win the game. Drew couldn't have done it without the concussion, so what the fug were they thinking? My disappointment extends to Mularkey. He's saying all the same damn things that we heard from Gregggg. I can't stand it, and nobody should have to listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_dan_* Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 - Coy Wire looked totally lost on a lot of plays, as usual -- poor tackling angles, uncertainty about his assignments. I decided to watch him on one play, and I saw him do a full 360 in the process of finding the ball carrier. Oy. 38787[/snapback] Didn't we come to that conclusion about 2 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Where are the people on this board who were calling for Milloy's headlast year and calling for Wire to replace him? Coy Wire is a great guy and a good special teams player--that is it. He is a liability as a safety. He plays hard but is just not quick/fast enough to play at a competitive level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 i was pissed that we didn't get an UR penalty. It was clearly a cheap shot. The Refs helped the Raiders all day. But I was more pissed to see Drew laughing on the sidelines a few minutes later, as if it's okay that he hadn't done a damn thing all day. I was even more pissed that they sent him back out there with a mild concussion to try to win the game. Drew couldn't have done it without the concussion, so what the fug were they thinking? My disappointment extends to Mularkey. He's saying all the same damn things that we heard from Gregggg. I can't stand it, and nobody should have to listen to it. 38809[/snapback] Just out of curiousity, what would you like to hear Mularky say? Seriously, the guy isn't going to say his starting QB sucks and the team has no hope. Any HQ that encounters these troubles would pretty much sound the same...the thing I'm most disapointed in Mularkey for is the fact that he's coaching a team that is having the exact same problems that got the previous coach fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I also was surprised that there was no flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 It was a glorious day for a football game in Oakland, except for that loud sucking sound eminating from our offense. Some observations: - I saw a decent amount of positive interaction between Travis and Willis on the sidelines and during substitutions. Looks like the "rift" is much more a media creation than a reality. - Coy Wire looked totally lost on a lot of plays, as usual -- poor tackling angles, uncertainty about his assignments. I decided to watch him on one play, and I saw him do a full 360 in the process of finding the ball carrier. Oy. - Speaking of safeties... Rashad Baker, what on earth are you doing on our roster? - That shot to the head that Bledsoe took was vicious -- he had already thrown the ball and was totally defenseless. A flag on that play would have had a significant effect on the game. - The Oakland Coliseum wasn't as intimidating a place as it's made out to be... although I heard more screams of profanity there than any time since I saw Sam Kinison in concert at UB in the late 80s! 38787[/snapback] I was there too. It was about as nice of a day as you can get except for the loss. The Raider fans were way more mellow than I expected. The frustrating thing for me was focusing on the receivers, seeing them open and then having Drew sacked. Painful. --------- Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_dan_* Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Just out of curiousity, what would you like to hear Mularky say? Seriously, the guy isn't going to say his starting QB sucks and the team has no hope. Any HQ that encounters these troubles would pretty much sound the same...the thing I'm most disapointed in Mularkey for is the fact that he's coaching a team that is having the exact same problems that got the previous coach fired. 38877[/snapback] I'd like to hear him say the truth.... Step up to the mike.. Look someone in the eye. And say "We just got our ass handed to us today. We made mistakes in every phase of the game. At this moment, I'm not sure any of the players or coaches in that locker room - myself included - deserve to walk onto a football field again. But... I'm gonna get back there now and work my ass off for 2 weeks and see if I can't turn some of that around." Then walk off the podium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 You mean, pull a Jim Mora???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB2SF Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 Baker is a rookie. He has an excuse. Wire doesn't. 38792[/snapback] OK, maybe Baker has an excuse. But does Jerry Gray have an excuse for putting Baker on an island, only to bite on a Gannon pump-fake? And I'm sorry, but I don't think Baker has an excuse for watching a perfect onside kick bounce over his not-fully-outstretched arms -- he coulda/woulda/shoulda caught the ball in mid-air and ran untouched for 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 OK, maybe Baker has an excuse. But does Jerry Gray have an excuse for putting Baker on an island, only to bite on a Gannon pump-fake? And I'm sorry, but I don't think Baker has an excuse for watching a perfect onside kick bounce over his not-fully-outstretched arms -- he coulda/woulda/shoulda caught the ball in mid-air and ran untouched for 6. 39016[/snapback] Your avatar is idiotic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 You mean, pull a Jim Mora???? 38933[/snapback] "You think you know, but you don't know. " "Playoffs? !!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 It was a glorious day for a football game in Oakland, except for that loud sucking sound eminating from our offense. Some observations: - I saw a decent amount of positive interaction between Travis and Willis on the sidelines and during substitutions. Looks like the "rift" is much more a media creation than a reality. - Coy Wire looked totally lost on a lot of plays, as usual -- poor tackling angles, uncertainty about his assignments. I decided to watch him on one play, and I saw him do a full 360 in the process of finding the ball carrier. Oy. - Speaking of safeties... Rashad Baker, what on earth are you doing on our roster? - That shot to the head that Bledsoe took was vicious -- he had already thrown the ball and was totally defenseless. A flag on that play would have had a significant effect on the game. - The Oakland Coliseum wasn't as intimidating a place as it's made out to be... although I heard more screams of profanity there than any time since I saw Sam Kinison in concert at UB in the late 80s! 38787[/snapback] Good insight. Hey...I was at that Kinison show. What a freaking riot that was. I loved that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB2SF Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 Your avatar is idiotic.... 39019[/snapback] Tell me about it! Oh -- I understand -- you mean the picture itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wing Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I had the same comments about Coy Wire during the pre-season on this board...and got absolutely flamed!!! In fact, there were several posters that guaranteed 3 - 4 interceptions from him this year. I have said it before and I am sure that I will have to say it again...Coy is a very good special teams player - no more, no less. He does NOT have the natural instincts to be a good safety in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Playfair Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Oakland fans were actually fun yesterday...probably b/c they were winning. Everyone in the stadium knew drew was holding the ball too long...except him. It is downright painful to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 - That shot to the head that Bledsoe took was vicious -- he had already thrown the ball and was totally defenseless. A flag on that play would have had a significant effect on the game. 38787[/snapback] If #82 would have caught the pass Bledsoe flipped to him as he was about to get creamed, it would have had the same effect. The officials sucked, but ultimately the mistake was calling for a pass play with Josh Reed on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Where are the people on this board who were calling for Milloy's headlast year and calling for Wire to replace him? Coy Wire is a great guy and a good special teams player--that is it. He is a liability as a safety. He plays hard but is just not quick/fast enough to play at a competitive level. 38876[/snapback] LOL, I've been saying that since his rookie year! Where have you been? I cut him some slack but in the last 2 years he hasn't improved and has no idea what is going on! Did he really go to Stanford? He is most definitely a liability and shouldn't take a roster spot from someone who WANTS to play here and is competently capable! :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Wire, you're a waste and you'll never amount to anything unless you take your head out of your ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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