For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

[ICE74129]

Rothlesburger, 141 with 2 ints and a LOSS.

Seriously, look for your selfs... http://sports-att.espn.go.com/nfl/bo...meId=260918030

Now it may just be me, but I prefer wins, not stats.

And yes BUFFALO is 31st in passing yards. But...maybe thats because we are 31st in passing ATTEMPTS with just 41?

http://www.nfl.com/stats/teamsort/NFL/OFF-PASSING/2006/regular?sort_col_1=8&_1:col_1=3&_1:col_2=6

[don137]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

The Bills are trying to mirror the approach of the Steelers and that is to put as little pressure on the QB in games and rely on defense, the running game and special teams. Roethlisberger and the Steelers win with that formula a lot more than it loses. As long as you win who cares.

[Jan Reimers]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

I agree completely, ICE. Many QBs this past weekend had big passing yards, but bigger turnovers, and their teams lost. I think JP's QB rating is something like 88.1%, which is very respectable, and he's not making game changing TOs.

[justasportsfan]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

DiD TDummy and Phil change their mind about Losman yet? TD must like JP now and Phil probably hates JP .He didn't make 100 yds. + a scramble = WIN. Very Flutie like and not Robosack .No. 7 fits him

[ICE74129]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

You know I went back and looked at Rothlesburgers stats. Several under 200 yard games, but his TEAM won. I don't think Cowher cares if Ben is a great fantasy QB or not.

[SABURZFAN]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

i'm not the biggest JP fan but we can say 0 INT's.he just has to play smart.

[mybills]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

Is somebody really complaining about J.P.'s passing yrds? Did they not see us run the ball?

[ICE74129]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

Is somebody really complaining about J.P.'s passing yrds? Did they not see us run the ball?

Oh a certain dummy and his cronies were whining.

[Crazygoo]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

i could care less if JP puts up huge numbers as long as we win. I think once he gets more confident he will put up better numbers

[TedMock]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

Ice, you brought up some good points. I think people are too quick to look at the stat line. Unless you watch the games and understand them, you can't rely on the stat lines. Losman's 83 yards don't reflect the overall better decision making he's doing. They don't reflect the balls thrown away instead of forcing an INT, etc.

I read an article this morning basically b*tching about Tripplett's lack of production. Tripplett and Schobel combined for 1 assist this week. Statistically that looks terrible. However, I actually watched the game and both men played fantastic. Tripplett was in Culpepper's face VERY OFTEN. He didn't get the sack, but the pressure assisted in some of Daunte's bad decisions. Same holds true for Schobel. Part of Denney's success could be attributed to these two. Lord knows I've called Schobel overrated by the local fans on more than one occasion, but the kid played very well this week and deserves credit.

As for the 3 and and half yards per carry - I'll take 3.5 yards every play since it means moving the chains within four downs.

Bottom line is that the team played more intelligently and the coaches coached more intelligently than we've seen in 8 years. If this means we put up poor stats and win by 10 points; well, I'll gladly take it.

My hopes aren't too high this year. I realize that Miami and NE both played poorly on top of all else. I'm also fully aware of the insane amount of youth we have on this team. I fully expect a lot of heart-breaking losses this year. However, for the first time in a long time, I feel comfortable that we have direction. This team may be 6-10 this year, but they are 100% headed the right way. I honestly believe we're a 2007 playoff team, but we'll be fun to watch grow in 2006.

[3rdn1]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

MOST INPORTANT STAT FOR JP IS 1TD OINTS

[mybills]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

Great post, Ted.

[Michael82]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

Ice, you brought up some good points. I think people are too quick to look at the stat line. Unless you watch the games and understand them, you can't rely on the stat lines. Losman's 83 yards don't reflect the overall better decision making he's doing. They don't reflect the balls thrown away instead of forcing an INT, etc.

I read an article this morning basically b*tching about Tripplett's lack of production. Tripplett and Schobel combined for 1 assist this week. Statistically that looks terrible. However, I actually watched the game and both men played fantastic. Tripplett was in Culpepper's face VERY OFTEN. He didn't get the sack, but the pressure assisted in some of Daunte's bad decisions. Same holds true for Schobel. Part of Denney's success could be attributed to these two. Lord knows I've called Schobel overrated by the local fans on more than one occasion, but the kid played very well this week and deserves credit.

As for the 3 and and half yards per carry - I'll take 3.5 yards every play since it means moving the chains within four downs.

Bottom line is that the team played more intelligently and the coaches coached more intelligently than we've seen in 8 years. If this means we put up poor stats and win by 10 points; well, I'll gladly take it.

My hopes aren't too high this year. I realize that Miami and NE both played poorly on top of all else. I'm also fully aware of the insane amount of youth we have on this team. I fully expect a lot of heart-breaking losses this year. However, for the first time in a long time, I feel comfortable that we have direction. This team may be 6-10 this year, but they are 100% headed the right way. I honestly believe we're a 2007 playoff team, but we'll be fun to watch grow in 2006.

Post of the day!

[Kerr]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

Jp has played smart, with the exception of that fumble, in which he tried to make something happen. Fortunately for him, the play was called dead even though it was an actual fumble. Jp got away with one there.

[Tatonka]

Re: For those griping about JP's 83 yards...

people who didnt watch the game also dont realize that JP could have very easily had 200 yards and 3 tds if it wasnt for reeds penalty on parrish's td and the pass interference on lee evans that would have scored.

i am seeing what i need to see from JP to be happy.. smart play and taking what is there..

funny thing is.. THIS is how we were supposed to play last season. strong D, good rushing, and smart simple qb play.