ans4e64 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 And how does anyone suppose we get Porter? I dont think he is a FA, and is this all coming from the head coach leaving? Seems silly if thats the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 And how does anyone suppose we get Porter? I dont think he is a FA, and is this all coming from the head coach leaving? Seems silly if thats the case. I think Poter is a UFA for the steelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I think Poter is a UFA for the steelers. Is he really? Maybe I missed him, but I never saw him on any FA lists. I wonder what he will command on the downside of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrooter Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I am very surprised a bills fan would want an assclown like that, i don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I am very surprised a bills fan would want an assclown like that, i don't! It would be a bizzarre sight to see Joey Porter running to the side lines to plant a kiss on Dick Jaurons face after sacking Tom Brady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBilliever Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 too old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questfor31 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I don't think Porter is our answer. When guys start reaching the other side of 30, let someone else sign 'em for their golden years of decline. I think the middle linebacker position can be addressed in the draft ... guys like Sam Cowart, Zach Thomas, we can find linebacker talent in the draft. I'm pretty sure Fletcher is gone ... unfortunately TKO may no be that far behind him. I feel bad for Spikes ... he left a losing franchise to join another in decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrite Gal Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 If F-B goes not only will we be looking to fill the gap left by this tackle machine who is shorter than the prototype RB but has the speed to cover sideline to sideline and the intellect to save steps as he loses speed, but really we will be looking to fill a gap of team leadership. My sense is that though London appears to be a great guy, the proof is in the pudding that the results simply have not been there for the Bills during the time with him being a perennial team leader in tackles credited to him. He clearly has also been a team leader in other demonstrable regards as well: 1. He knows the game well enough he is often the first one in the correct refs face when there is a dispute over a call. 2. He is speedy enough and knows the game well so that he can play the multiple skills called for of the MLB in the Tampa 2 both doing an LBs job of run stopping and doing pass coverage in he deep zone. 3. He is an above average ball handler which allowed the Bills to employ him as the short return specialist on ST. 4. He goes to Seminary in his off time and is training to become a pastor. He is limited by his height but the effort he makes reflected in some impressive stats (leading AFC LBs and the team in INTs, tackles credited to him and a couple of defensive TDs this year) are among the reasons he is well liked. However, all in all this leadership has not resulted in the playoffs or even a winning record in most of his seasons here. Replacing him is not an irrational desire, however, cutting him without having a real plan for replacing him is fairly silly. Even though a Joey Porter might replace his numbers statistically, it is doubtful that a low character player can even replace his leadership abilities which proved unable to make the other players better and produce a win. I am unimpressed with the idea of Porter as a replacement not because I doubt his ability to play, but I doubt his ability to lead given some of his antics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitner20 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Patrick Willis is our guy Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 maybe. But I think he will want to stay with the Steelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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