bizell Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Buffalo @ #27?? :scratch: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/foot...ex.html?eref=T1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 This whole article is fluff. Rubbish can't believe I made it to the Pat* before I decided it was shiit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax bill backer Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 absolultey horrible. we should at least be top 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKillerRobots Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I thought these were fantasy football rankings - not based on talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I don't think a lot of people here realize how terrible our offense has been over the past few years..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 What a stupid premise for an article. Who's the best "backfield"? How can you lump QB's and RB's together, and what purpose does it serve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 absolultey horrible. we should at least be top 15 We were ranked 14th in rushing yards and our QB was 23rd in passing yards so anything above 15 is too high IMO. 27th is too low however, I'm thinking more 18-22 range. We tend to over-value our beloved team. I do think we have the potential for a top 5 backfield with better blocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I don't think a lot of people here realize how terrible our offense has been over the past few years..... That article is a dose of reality. When I saw the headline, I was surprised, but when you think about it, how high up the list can you move them? Trent Edwards is unproven. I love Marshawn's effort and heart, but he will be on the sidelines for three games and we will be dealing with a completely revamped O-line. On the other hand, has John Mullin ever heard of Fred Jackson? How do you not mention Jackson in Buffalo's backfield? Teams ranked too high: Falcons at 7 Packers at 8 Dolphins at 12 Jets at 25 Teams ranked too low: Colts at 10 Vikings at 16 Saints at 17 Titans at 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Buffalo @ #27?? :scratch: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/foot...ex.html?eref=T1 At first I though they were just ranking RB sets, and thought "27 is WAY too low, the Bills should be top-10 at worst." But when you include QBs...the Bills definitely aren't top-10, but neither are they 27th either. Maybe in the 15-20 range. But there's no way in hell backfields like the Niners, Bucs, or Broncos ("Kyle Orton and a 'committee'?) are better than the Bills' backfield. And the writer puts the Bills backfield 27th because of...Owens? What? Did I miss a memo? Is he a RB now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 What a stupid premise for an article. Who's the best "backfield"? How can you lump QB's and RB's together, and what purpose does it serve? All of these rankings are stupid but it's fun to play along sometimes and watch everyone get their panties in a bunch over what others think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 28th????? They need to drug test that dude!! My cat will PUNCH! him if he ever meets him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well New England comes in at #4 because of: Tom Brady - hasn't played since week 1 of 2008 Lawrence Maroney- hasn't played since week 2 of 2008 Fred Taylor- 33 years old and coming off his worst statistical season since he missed all of 2001. So just which reality did you guys EXPECT this list to be generated from!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 At first I though they were just ranking RB sets, and thought "27 is WAY too low, the Bills should be top-10 at worst." But when you include QBs...the Bills definitely aren't top-10, but neither are they 27th either. Maybe in the 15-20 range. But there's no way in hell backfields like the Niners, Bucs, or Broncos ("Kyle Orton and a 'committee'?) are better than the Bills' backfield. And the writer puts the Bills backfield 27th because of...Owens? What? Did I miss a memo? Is he a RB now? I guess they are presuming thay Owens prescence makes Edwards that much better...I hope so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 At first I though they were just ranking RB sets, and thought "27 is WAY too low, the Bills should be top-10 at worst." But when you include QBs...the Bills definitely aren't top-10, but neither are they 27th either. Maybe in the 15-20 range. But there's no way in hell backfields like the Niners, Bucs, or Broncos ("Kyle Orton and a 'committee'?) are better than the Bills' backfield. And the writer puts the Bills backfield 27th because of...Owens? What? Did I miss a memo? Is he a RB now? My personal favorite was Shaun Hill and Frank Gore for the niners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We were ranked 14th in rushing yards and our QB was 23rd in passing yards so anything above 15 is too high IMO. 27th is too low however, I'm thinking more 18-22 range. We tend to over-value our beloved team. I do think we have the potential for a top 5 backfield with better blocking. As nearly all others automatically undervalue the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 As nearly all others automatically undervalue the Bills. Good let them, what should it matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 As nearly all others automatically undervalue the Bills. I hope our opponents this season read this article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I think the biggest issue with this is that his only justification for this seems to be the addition of TO. He's saying that we're 27 (in a negative way) because of TO. Which is ridiculous. But I'm not taking too much offense after seeing where he ranked some other groups. Peyton Manning and co. and #10, one spot behind… The Bears? IMO Jay Cutler + nobody is not greater than Peyton + Joseph Addai + Donald Brown. Aaron Schaub and Steve Slaton @ 15? And how are Kyle Orton and Knowshon Moreno ahead of anyone other than maybe Detroit or Oakland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The saddest part of this article is the writer gets paid for this crap. It is one of the most worthless list I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well New England comes in at #4 because of: Tom Brady - hasn't played since week 1 of 2008 Lawrence Maroney- hasn't played since week 2 of 2008 Fred Taylor- 33 years old and coming off his worst statistical season since he missed all of 2001. So just which reality did you guys EXPECT this list to be generated from!? Agreed on Maroney and Taylor, but c'mon...Brady is still arguably the best QB in football and he's still in the prime of his career. Until he actually shows rust, I think you have to pencil him in as a force to be reckoned with. Now I'll say eleven hail mary's for complimenting the Pats*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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