BuffaloBill Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I’ll admit up front that I have been one of the more negative posters on the board for the last few weeks. With that said I would like to try to put up a “where is the silver lining” post. Seriously, we have had four weeks of preseason to get a glimpse of what we might see in the regular season. What are the positives? The following are my thoughts: Our defense has actually looked promising at times. Recall that last year they took a big step forward in rankings. They have generated some pass rush and a few turnovers. Maybin gave us a sneak peek on Saturday – he appears to be the real deal if one can judge such things based on one meaningless game. TO is waiting in the wings. If we are lucky he will provide some lift to the offense. Wood appears to be the real deal. Harris may be the surprise of the offseason. Maybe he’ll be a starter come week one. Bobby April continues to impress. Not sure what else to say. I am really trying to keep it upbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 This thread is destined to fail. I think that could be interpreted as positive by TBD's standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I’ll admit up front that I have been one of the more negative posters on the board for the last few weeks. With that said I would like to try to put up a “where is the silver lining” post. Seriously, we have had four weeks of preseason to get a glimpse of what we might see in the regular season. What are the positives? The following are my thoughts: Our defense has actually looked promising at times. Recall that last year they took a big step forward in rankings. They have generated some pass rush and a few turnovers. Maybin gave us a sneak peek on Saturday – he appears to be the real deal if one can judge such things based on one meaningless game. TO is waiting in the wings. If we are lucky he will provide some lift to the offense. Wood appears to be the real deal. Harris may be the surprise of the offseason. Maybe he’ll be a starter come week one. Bobby April continues to impress. Not sure what else to say. I am really trying to keep it upbeat. Tailgating is always fun and everybody is always positive, almost to the point where we think we can be cocky...because the game hasn't started yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 - Ellison is really playing well. Looks like he might finally be getting it. I'm impressed. - The offensive line in pass protection is actually looking outstanding. Any breakdowns the last 2 games have come from the RB's inability to pick up the blitzer. Walker and Butler have been very good. - Maybin, Bryan and Ellis look like they might all come through for a pass rush this year. Hopefully the coaching staff doesn't keep them behind Schobel, Kelsay and Denney. - Besides a few runs here and there, the Bills run defense looks vastly improved. Kyle Williams and Spencer Johnson look a lot better. - Nelson is definitely going to be a fine player for us, if not this year, then certainly next year. Nic Harris looks very good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenty Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 i think we should all start bitching if we suck half way through the season... its just preseason... im excited for this season. I think we will do pretty well. If you want i can show you all the teams that blew your balls in the preseason and went to win the super bowl or even just got to the playoffs. So stop bitching... it gets annoying when every post is soooo !@#$ing bitchy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The pre-season is almost over... They're still 0-0... That's about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 - Ellison is really playing well. Looks like he might finally be getting it. I'm impressed. - The offensive line in pass protection is actually looking outstanding. Any breakdowns the last 2 games have come from the RB's inability to pick up the blitzer. Walker and Butler have been very good. - Maybin, Bryan and Ellis look like they might all come through for a pass rush this year. Hopefully the coaching staff doesn't keep them behind Schobel, Kelsay and Denney. - Besides a few runs here and there, the Bills run defense looks vastly improved. Kyle Williams and Spencer Johnson look a lot better. - Nelson is definitely going to be a fine player for us, if not this year, then certainly next year. Nic Harris looks very good as well. Thx - at least one serious response so far. Maybe I should put yet another Trent Edwards sucks thread up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Moorman is looking like an all-pro. Our rb's lack of blocking has destroyed a lot of pass plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 i think we should all start bitching if we suck half way through the season... its just preseason... im excited for this season. I think we will do pretty well. If you want i can show you all the teams that blew your balls in the preseason and went to win the super bowl or even just got to the playoffs. So stop bitching... it gets annoying when every post is soooo !@#$ing bitchy.. Welcome to the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thx - at least one serious response so far. Maybe i should put yet another Trent Edwards sucks thread up. I was actually going to start a thread like this myself, just too lazy. I'm sick of all the negativity over scrubs and backups. If you go on any team's message board, everyone's sky is falling and season is doomed, with the exception of about 3 teams. People need to calm the fucck down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 On another note, Walker and Butler manhandled two of the best pass rushers in the game in Harrison and Woodley. But no one seems to be talking about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm sorry but I can't contribute to this thread. 10 years of crap and it is getting crappier. maybe someday though... meanwhile I just swallow the fact that we will probably never be a great team again as long as Ralph Wilson owns the team, and Dick and his crew are still here. Nothing to be hopeful about.... nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thx - at least one serious response so far. Maybe i should put yet another Trent Edwards sucks thread up. ok ok ok *T.O and Trent looked good together in the very limited time they played with one another. *Harris, Palmer, Ellis, Poz and Buggs have played well. LB's look good so far. *Kyle Williams has been stout *Maybin showed promise and Ellis and Copeland have progressed nicely. *Lankster and McKelvin have done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We really haven't seen our "real" offense on the field yet for more than a series or two. Hopefully once TO gets back coverages will become a little softer, and we might have some success moving the ball. Also, I think there have been a few young guys showing promise this year (Stupar, Wood, and Bell and Ashlee Palmer before their injuries) and I liked what I saw from Kyle Williams on Saturday (forcing that fumble while the OL-man was holding him like crazy.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Mud Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I’ll admit up front that I have been one of the more negative posters on the board for the last few weeks. With that said I would like to try to put up a “where is the silver lining” post. Seriously, we have had four weeks of preseason to get a glimpse of what we might see in the regular season. What are the positives? The following are my thoughts: Our defense has actually looked promising at times. Recall that last year they took a big step forward in rankings. They have generated some pass rush and a few turnovers. Maybin gave us a sneak peek on Saturday – he appears to be the real deal if one can judge such things based on one meaningless game. TO is waiting in the wings. If we are lucky he will provide some lift to the offense. Wood appears to be the real deal. Harris may be the surprise of the offseason. Maybe he’ll be a starter come week one. Bobby April continues to impress. Not sure what else to say. I am really trying to keep it upbeat. I also really love the white throwbacks.......uhm.....and next years draft should be fun........uhm......Go Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise321 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The Jills appear to be in mid-season form and ready to take on the 2009 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 We really haven't seen our "real" offense on the field yet for more than a series or two. Hopefully once TO gets back coverages will become a little softer, and we might have some success moving the ball. Also, I think there have been a few young guys showing promise this year (Stupar, Wood, and Bell and Ashlee Palmer before their injuries) and I liked what I saw from Kyle Williams on Saturday (forcing that fumble while the OL-man was holding him like crazy.) Stupar has looked good. My opinion of this coaching staff will rise just a little if they play Bell come opening day. Too bad he was hurt - would have loved to see him line up against Pittsburg. It's a different position but a couple of years back they inserted Butler as starting guard after he missed the preseason due to injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 "We punted well and covered punts well" -DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6683 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Maybin and leodis look good The Offence looked really good the one series TO played in No Starting Players are hurt bad I agree with the 50% of the board that says its just preseason though so obviously my opinion does not matter that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 No serious injuries. TO hasn't mouthed off yet. Maybin finally signed and looks like he could help. And haven't lost a game that counts yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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