patmoran2006
12-16-2006, 09:34 AM
The Good News:
* Never thought I would have said this when they had their bye, but I think JP Losman has absolutely EARNED the respect of his teammates and he deserves to start "next year and beyond" as Jauron said... I blasted Losman earlier in the season as harsh as anyone, and you can go and read ANY of my threads about him; and my biggest ***** was a lack of leadership and attitude that it takes to be a good QB. Well over the past several games he has done a complete 360 and he's really developing into the leader of this team.. Forget the stats man, look at his demeanor; he's gaining control, he's SO much more poised than he was earlier, he's more patient and he's doing less stupid things. JP to Evans is becoming a force; and those back to back last drive wins (Hou/Jags) is the stuff that could propel him to a good career. He NEEDED to win those games on HIS shoulders and nobody elses to earn his team's faith and he did just that. Whenever I write something negative about someone, I'm never afraid to own up to being wrong. Actually, I wasnt wrong at the time I said what I said; but he's won me over in a big way.
* Lee Evans is a Top FIVE WR in the entire NFL. IF they get a more reliable #2 and Losman continues to grow; he's going to rewrite the Bills record book next year.
* Laugh if you want, deny it all you want, but Willis McGahee is starting to develop into a LEADER. Some people think he doesnt want to be here and he's just going through the motions. I think you're wrong.
* Jason Peters is a really STRONG LT and he will only get better. On the rest of the line, I"m really liking the way Folwer is playing. THey still need help on the line, but these two will be just fine.
* Nate Clements is playing since the bye like he's WORTH the money. Never thought i'd say that but I REALLY hope they resign him (I dont think they will though)
* If Fletcher doesnt make the Pro Bowl, there is a conspiracy going around. Personally, I think he should be a candidate for Defensive POY. He's been THAT good especially with all the young guys around.
* I think SChobel and Fletch are LOCKS for the Pro Bowl, Moorman has a very good chance, and Clements and Evans have outside shots.
NOW the Bad News..
This team is in HUGE trouble and I"m not talking on the field. The fact they can't sell out the rival Miami game, in warm December weather, when technically they're still in the playoff hunt, is a VERY VERY bad sign for the future of this franchise. I pray I"m wrong, but I think there is a more than just small chance this team is gone in the next three years, I really do.
On the field:
If this team is going anywhere, they HAVE to get better in the trenches.. I think they need TWO NEW starting DL, and at least two NEW starting OL..
I hope they spend the MONEY on a couple of free agents who can come in and have an impact RIGHT AWAY at these spots, and not try to develop players like Pennington and Kyle Williams into every down starters. These guys are great for depth, but if we're going to seriously contend next season, we absolutely need more PROVEN ability on each side of the line.
The rest of the team I really like, and I think next year Spikes will be back a lot closer to 100%- I really do.
They have to resign at least one between Clements and Fletch.. IDeally, I want both back.. Spend the money this year, Ralph... None of that bull**** cheap quantity FA signings like last year.. This team is a couple of impact linemen away from contending; spend the ****ing money this time.
* Never thought I would have said this when they had their bye, but I think JP Losman has absolutely EARNED the respect of his teammates and he deserves to start "next year and beyond" as Jauron said... I blasted Losman earlier in the season as harsh as anyone, and you can go and read ANY of my threads about him; and my biggest ***** was a lack of leadership and attitude that it takes to be a good QB. Well over the past several games he has done a complete 360 and he's really developing into the leader of this team.. Forget the stats man, look at his demeanor; he's gaining control, he's SO much more poised than he was earlier, he's more patient and he's doing less stupid things. JP to Evans is becoming a force; and those back to back last drive wins (Hou/Jags) is the stuff that could propel him to a good career. He NEEDED to win those games on HIS shoulders and nobody elses to earn his team's faith and he did just that. Whenever I write something negative about someone, I'm never afraid to own up to being wrong. Actually, I wasnt wrong at the time I said what I said; but he's won me over in a big way.
* Lee Evans is a Top FIVE WR in the entire NFL. IF they get a more reliable #2 and Losman continues to grow; he's going to rewrite the Bills record book next year.
* Laugh if you want, deny it all you want, but Willis McGahee is starting to develop into a LEADER. Some people think he doesnt want to be here and he's just going through the motions. I think you're wrong.
* Jason Peters is a really STRONG LT and he will only get better. On the rest of the line, I"m really liking the way Folwer is playing. THey still need help on the line, but these two will be just fine.
* Nate Clements is playing since the bye like he's WORTH the money. Never thought i'd say that but I REALLY hope they resign him (I dont think they will though)
* If Fletcher doesnt make the Pro Bowl, there is a conspiracy going around. Personally, I think he should be a candidate for Defensive POY. He's been THAT good especially with all the young guys around.
* I think SChobel and Fletch are LOCKS for the Pro Bowl, Moorman has a very good chance, and Clements and Evans have outside shots.
NOW the Bad News..
This team is in HUGE trouble and I"m not talking on the field. The fact they can't sell out the rival Miami game, in warm December weather, when technically they're still in the playoff hunt, is a VERY VERY bad sign for the future of this franchise. I pray I"m wrong, but I think there is a more than just small chance this team is gone in the next three years, I really do.
On the field:
If this team is going anywhere, they HAVE to get better in the trenches.. I think they need TWO NEW starting DL, and at least two NEW starting OL..
I hope they spend the MONEY on a couple of free agents who can come in and have an impact RIGHT AWAY at these spots, and not try to develop players like Pennington and Kyle Williams into every down starters. These guys are great for depth, but if we're going to seriously contend next season, we absolutely need more PROVEN ability on each side of the line.
The rest of the team I really like, and I think next year Spikes will be back a lot closer to 100%- I really do.
They have to resign at least one between Clements and Fletch.. IDeally, I want both back.. Spend the money this year, Ralph... None of that bull**** cheap quantity FA signings like last year.. This team is a couple of impact linemen away from contending; spend the ****ing money this time.