JDG Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Can someone please riddle me this.... So, the Bills are coming off one of their biggest wins in about two years, they are not yet mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, and they are facing a huge December home game against our arch-rivals in an elimination game at best, and for third place in the division at worst...... AND OUR COACH IS MAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT NEXT SEASON???!!!???!!! Good grief JDG P.S. Not to say that there is any evidence for a serious argument about this decision, I just wonder about the timing of making it a subject for discussion at the moment..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Maybe a reporter asked him a question and he answered it? I mean, seriously, stranger things have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRW Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Maybe to publically express their confidence in Losman and encourage the team to build on what they've done so far? It's not like this is exactly stirring up any controversy, so I can't imagine it being a distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR4444 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 was Losman named 2007's punt catcher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Can someone please riddle me this.... So, the Bills are coming off one of their biggest wins in about two years, they are not yet mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, and they are facing a huge December home game against our arch-rivals in an elimination game at best, and for third place in the division at worst...... AND OUR COACH IS MAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT NEXT SEASON???!!!???!!! Good grief JDG P.S. Not to say that there is any evidence for a serious argument about this decision, I just wonder about the timing of making it a subject for discussion at the moment..... 867127[/snapback] To give our starting QB an added boost of confidence heading into a huge December home game against our arch-rivals in an elimination game at best, and for third place in the division at worst? "It's a little exciting. It makes you want to work even harder and study a little bit more to prove him right," Losman said. "But at the same time, either way, I've got my own expectations and goals that I'm setting for myself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 To give our starting QB an added boost of confidence heading into a huge December home game against our arch-rivals in an elimination game at best, and for third place in the division at worst?That was my thought exactly when I read the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 To give our starting QB an added boost of confidence heading into a huge December home game against our arch-rivals in an elimination game at best, and for third place in the division at worst? "It's a little exciting. It makes you want to work even harder and study a little bit more to prove him right," Losman said. "But at the same time, either way, I've got my own expectations and goals that I'm setting for myself." 867143[/snapback] You may be right. Even though it was blatantly obvious Losman would start, one of the best qualities of a good coach, something Lombardi and Parcells and Bellidick and other good coaches have been able to do is coddle certain guys and bite the ass off others, depending on the players individual psyches. There may have been something in Losman that Jauron saw, as little things increased his confidence in himself and his teammates, like the last quarter wins, and the bombs to Evans, that made Jauron believe this little added bit of public confidence from his coaches could add a touch to his growing bravura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 You may be right. Even though it was blatantly obvious Losman would start, one of the best qualities of a good coach, something Lombardi and Parcells and Bellidick and other good coaches have been able to do is coddle certain guys and bite the ass off others, depending on the players individual psyches. There may have been something in Losman that Jauron saw, as little things increased his confidence in himself and his teammates, like the last quarter wins, and the bombs to Evans, that made Jauron believe this little added bit of public confidence from his coaches could add a touch to his growing bravura. 867161[/snapback] Especially when the kid's first pro head coach had a quick hook. Nothing wrong with saying, "Hey, J.P., you're our quarterback." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 was Losman named 2007's punt catcher? 867142[/snapback] Come on now, Wade didn't have Rosoe Parrish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Especially when the kid's first pro head coach had a quick hook. Nothing wrong with saying, "Hey, J.P., you're our quarterback." 867173[/snapback] And with that 'first HC' coming into town!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I think the Dolphins signing Shane Matthews sucked away Jauron's only other alternative-- so why not announce.... (addendum for those with recessive sarcasm genes ) Does anyone really believe that JP hasn't earned this? What games have you been watching? You want to draft another freaking rookie or sign Aaron Brooks or some other schlub? I still don't see the fascination with Nall -- other than the normal back-up QB envy. Who cares when they announce the commitment to JP? I guess some just love uncertainty and instability...sorry--the better part of 10 years of that at QB is enough for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Can someone please riddle me this.... So, the Bills are coming off one of their biggest wins in about two years, they are not yet mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, and they are facing a huge December home game against our arch-rivals in an elimination game at best, and for third place in the division at worst...... AND OUR COACH IS MAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT NEXT SEASON???!!!???!!! Good grief JDG P.S. Not to say that there is any evidence for a serious argument about this decision, I just wonder about the timing of making it a subject for discussion at the moment..... 867127[/snapback] I just don't see how the rest of the team can concentrate on the game this week with this kind of distraction. Nothing distracts players like knowing the QB position is set for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDG Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Maybe a reporter asked him a question and he answered it? I mean, seriously, stranger things have happened. 867138[/snapback] But why is he answering questions about next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 But why is he answering questions about next season? 867279[/snapback] Why is he 'hypothetically' answering possible questions about next season? Maybe because somebody asked.....and to refuse answer would open up a can of worms..... REPORTER..."So Dick.....now that JP is showing the goods on a weekly basis, what's his status for next season?" DICK...."Please keep all questions to this season. Thanks." HEADLINE...."LOSMANS' FUTURE IN BUFFALO UNCERTAIN!!" Then again, there might not have been any questions in the first place & Dick might simply have wanted to show support to his QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Leave JDG alone. He's having a really tough time coping with "arguably the worst QB in NFL history" being announced as our starter next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Brady Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 BIG DICK J. is simply coaching his QB and by example his team......... With Mularkey coming to town, Seems to me he just wants the boy to RELAX a bit..... All this news has got me, VERY pumped up for the fins....... Lets just hope the team responds in a very very BIG way..... Bills 36 Fins 17.......Go Bills!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Leave JDG alone. He's having a really tough time coping with "arguably the worst QB in NFL history" being announced as our starter next year. 867350[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsiepierski34 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Wade Phillips (and this is simply a drunken, life-long, Bills fan who has been tortured his entire life by this God-foresaken team) is the only retarded head coach in Bills history to not, i say NOT....yes that is NOT IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT DAY, NOT wear a headset....how does he communicate with his staff? Explain.....? Wade Phillips should be shot, publicly. Niagara Square comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 But why is he answering questions about next season? 867279[/snapback] Because not all coaches cram that "one game at a time" chit down our throats. It's quite a refreshing change isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Wade Phillips (and this is simply a drunken, life-long, Bills fan who has been tortured his entire life by this God-foresaken team) is the only retarded head coach in Bills history to not, i say NOT....yes that is NOT IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT DAY, NOT wear a headset....how does he communicate with his staff? Explain.....? Wade Phillips should be shot, publicly. Niagara Square comes to mind. 867450[/snapback] I hear the Raiders are looking for some new fans. You might want to try there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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