The Senator Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I've gained a ton of weight since moving. I may have to join you on the all vodka version of Atkins soon. I can't afford the diet of my College years: salads, white wine and cocaine! Maybe Jerry S is using the vodka/cocaine diet. That might explains some things. Try "The Senator's Pork and Vodka Diet" (coming to a book store near you) - have lost about 40 pounds, and am holding steady at under 175! Posluszny!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Great timing with the article, Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock12 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 What a lazy and poorly thought-out article from Sullivan this morning! Sullivan says that Marv is playing his cards all wrong... He claims that bringing in these other RBs shows that the front office is desperate to get rid of Willis -- and that his trade value will decline. Well, first off, we're not talking about world class, elite RBs that the Bills are bringing in. Any one of these guys (Rhodes, Brown, Dillon) would have to be part of a RBBC. Jerry also fails to mention that Anthony Thomas is a free agent -- and perhaps the Bills are looking for a replacement for him. And, yes, Jerry, the team DOES need to be proactive in preparing for a possibility of life without Willis. It would be irresponsible to do otherwise. The bottom line is that with the dwindling market for RBs, it also HELPS the Bills' cause in terms of Willis' value to entertain the possibility of signing other RB FAs -- as Willis represents more of a scarce commodity. Sullivan talks about the lack of interest from other teams in acquiring Willis by pointing out that the Broncos signed Travis right away and the Jets were quick to trade for Thomas Jones. Well, it is true that both of those guys could be upgrades over Willis. However, Jerry fails to mention (probably because he's too out-of-the-loop to really know) that the Broncos WERE highly interested in Willis before the Titans released Travis. Suddenly, they could pick up Travis for nothing versus having to give up something in a trade for Willis. Also, the Jets were right to jump on the Jones trade -- as all they gave up was a swap of 2nd round picks with the Bears. The word we hear is that the Bills may be able to get the Ravens' 2nd round pick (and possibly an extra pick too) in exchange for Willis. That sounds like a better deal to me than what the Bears got for Jones. Also, Jerry, remember back to when TD traded Travis to the Titans. All he managed to land was a FUTURE 3rd round pick. Now, I'm not going to get overly excited because no trade has been made yet -- and we have no way of knowing what kind of compensation that the Bills will ultimately get for Willis. But, then again, neither do you, Jerry. He is a joke. Like the rest of the league wasn't already aware that Mcgahee's days in Buffalo were numbered. Anyone who pays any attention whatsoever could figure that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Jerry Sullivan = Fart Sniffing Weasel. Hey Jerry, here's another take: Everyone knew the Bills had Willis on the trading block, so no big surprise. They were simply interviewing to plan for the contigency that a deal could be worked out. No desperation, just smart planning. What do you do, wait until the deal gets worked out first? And maybe the guy you really want has already signed with someone else by then. I pretty much can't read his tripe. My reaction to his crap ranges from hilarity to annoyance to anger, depending upon the mood I'm already in, and it tends to the annoyance and anger side, so who needs it? I agree with what another poster said earlier, there are far better takes on things on this board by far then what he peddles for a salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Great timing with the article, Jerry. Jerry's problem is that he is the smartest guy he knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBillsDrive Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 He is a joke. Like the rest of the league wasn't already aware that Mcgahee's days in Buffalo were numbered. Anyone who pays any attention whatsoever could figure that out. Sullivan failed to recognize the Ravens' motivation (desperation?) for McGahee after Lewis had signed with the Browns. Isn't the WWW great? 10+ years ago, before blogging, these journalists couldn't be held to account. Now their BS is subject to scrutiny by countless blogs, message boards, sports chatrooms, etc. Sullivan can't get away with BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Once again my bad, unfunny sarcasm bites the dust. Not to worry, LA - I thought it was funny, and appreciated it almost as much as your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Column by Jerry Sullivan = Awful Column The other replies have hit the bird on the beak. He's just terrible. I don't mind his negativity...that's his shtick. But, he clearly has limited knowledge of sports. He doesn't seem to have any grasp of any game. Pat Murray from the Niagara Gazette (possibly the nation's worst newspaper) is in the same category: Clueless Idiot Fixed it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Fixed it for you. Thanks, Dave. I was trying to be somewhat charitable as I am told he is quite the expert when it comes to the NBA. I cannot say one way or the other. But, I will say, the Buffalo News is an odd place for a columnist who is knowledgeable about pro ball and clueless about the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flbillsfan#1 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Jerry Sullivan you sir are no Larry Felser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Yeah Jerry, you're smarter than Marv Levy. You know, since you are a Pulitzer Prize winner, er a decorated journalist, er... Well, at least he's not an accomplished individual with multiple degrees and a pedigree like "Inducted into the Hall of Fame" for his chosen endeavor. Sully was inducted into the Wedgie HOF a few back, IIRC.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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