My observations from the game

[Dr. Lecter]

I'll try this again. I spent 30 + minutes the first ****ing time, only to lose it because this POS computer did something really odd. I hate losing something like that and wasting my GD time. Especially since it is never as good as the original. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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1. The power outage was a pain for those at the game too. I was stuck in line trying to get in for 45 minutes and missed the start of the game.
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2. Peters is getting back in form. He had at least 3 pancake blocks in pass protection.
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3. Hell, the entire O-line played well. Whittle did well in relief of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Butler</st1:place></st1:City>. The pass protection was superb.
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4. Robert Royal was a man possessed. I propose we tell him every week that a trade for Tony Gonzalez might occur.
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5. Mitchell did not play well until his two giant plays. He was not good in coverage and was over-pursuing.
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6. Holding the Chargers to 72 rushing yards, 31 of which came on an end around is sick. What great rushing defense the Bills had today.
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7. Chris Kelsay was excellent against the run, although he and Mitchell were burned on the end around big time.
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8. While McKelvin looked like a rookie in pass defense, he was very good in run support.
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9. Poz was a beast in the middle.
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10. Fewell is turning into an excellent coordinator. The blitzes were mixed up and well timed. Rivers was confused the entire game. LT had 41 yards. The defense produced 3 TO’s. The Bills seemed to know what was coming often. Holding this offense to 14 points is no small task.
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11. Holding Rivers to 208 yards, 2 TDs and 1 Int is pretty good too.
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12. Costanzo was a beast on special teams.
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13. <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Josh</st1:PersonName> Reed is the same every game. Solid. Reliable. Turns in a few big plays. The moment I realized the Bills were going to win was after his 16 yard catch after the Mitchell pick.
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14. Dick Jauron has this team ready every week and has been outstanding. He mad ea good challenge that should have been overturned. One test of a well coached team is how well they reply to pressure. The Bills might be the best 4th quarter team in the NFL. Major props to Dick and crew.
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15. It seemed there was confusion after DiGiorgio was carted off. Chris Ellis finally got out there, but was missing on KO coverage at first and seemed to have to be told what to do. Losing Dig will hurt. There are no other back-up LBs on the team. Will they re-sign Spragan or activate Buggs?
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16. What more can be said about <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Trent</st1:place></st1:City>. No picks. No sacks. A scramble for a first down. Throwing the ball to 7 different receivers. This guy is for real and even those who had questions on him should be starting to be confident in him.
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17. It was good to see some old friends who do not make it very often. Op, Dora, and Mystic were nice sights (OK, only Dora was. Sorry guys. It was nice you made it out to the game though) <o:p></o:p>
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Next week is big. The Bills cannot get overconfident. I have confidence that Jauron will keep the team on an even keel and level headed. Do not get too cocky, as I bet there will be accolades from the media flowing in. It is time to squish the fish. <o:p></o:p>
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So it is time to sing along!
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They’re aqua, they’re coral<o:p></o:p>
they give each other oral!
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They’re aqua, they’re coral<o:p></o:p>
they give each other oral!
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They’re aqua, they’re coral<o:p></o:p>
they give each other oral!
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They’re aqua, they’re coral<o:p></o:p>
they give each other oral!
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They’re aqua, they’re coral<o:p></o:p>
they give each other oral! <o:p></o:p>
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[Dr. Lecter]

One more thing:

I stopped at Brunner's on the way home and Ryan Miller was there. I guess I know how he spent his day off.

[OpIv37]

I agree with everything you said, except Meathead got us in the "cripple entrance" at the stadium so we didn't have to wait in the long lines. But we were sitting in the endzone so, when the action was at the other end of the stadium, it was hard to follow down and distance without announcements or the scoreboard.

[SquishDaFish]

:lol: Good observations

[OpIv37]

in fact, check my postgame report- I made about 85% of the same points. but check the timestamp- I did mine first.

[Dr. Lecter]

in fact, check my postgame report- I made about 85% of the same points. but check the timestamp- I did mine first.

I did mine first, only to have my browser jump to another ****ing page and lose it all.

I am ready to rant about it.

BTW, nice abuse of the cripple entrance!

[Dr. Lecter]

And my line for the day:

The crowd was electric, even if the stadium was not!!

Thanks folks! I'll be here all night!

[OpIv37]

I did mine first, only to have my browser jump to another ****ing page and lose it all.



too many pop-ups on those porn sites- they'll get you every time.

[Dr. Lecter]

A few more things:

There is more unity on this team than I have seen in years. These players are very close-knit.

From where I was sitting, it looked like Whitner would have the interception had Mitchell not had it. I did not see a replay with that angle so I am not sure.

And it is time to extend Jauron.

[MikeInRoch]

That's why you should use Mozilla and Ad Block Plus.

Errrrr - so I heard.

[Nighthawk]

I disagree with you about Fewell...I know you're not surprised. He is far from one of the best coordinators in this league. He is very average...at best and is worse when he is on the road. I don't want to be negative today, so I'm not going to go any further about this.

[El Guapo]

I agree with everything you said, except Meathead got us in the "cripple entrance" at the stadium so we didn't have to wait in the long lines. But we were sitting in the endzone so, when the action was at the other end of the stadium, it was hard to follow down and distance without announcements or the scoreboard.

Op -- What about when they were at your endzone? Wasn't that nice? You could see everything! I've always said, "If you want the best seat for watching the game, sit in your den. If you want the best seat in the house, sit at the Ratph!"

Think positive! 5-1 and going!

[Meathead]

i can say cripple but when you say it you gotta say crippa

[Night Train]

I was inside by 1215 and didn't miss anything. :bf1:

I see that hit to the head really affected Edwards. He now thinks he's Montana in his prime.

[alohabillsfan]

I disagree with you about Fewell...I know you're not surprised. He is far from one of the best coordinators in this league. He is very average...at best and is worse when he is on the road. I don't want to be negative today, so I'm not going to go any further about this.

I have to disagree with your disagreement. So we had one bad game on the road against a very explosive Arizona offense, we lost our starting QB on the third play and if you think that does not affect the defense well insert NE or Dallas here. We just beat SD and held them to 14 points without our #1 CB, Starting, Probowl DE, and our nickel CB. Additionally, we held the top 3 scoring offense (27 PPG) to 14 points and we dominated TOP due to the 3 turnovers that the defense forced. I am not saying he is the best but I will take him over most, just my opinion, with a spinkle of stats!

[Historian]

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[LtFinFan66]

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[clumping platelets]

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[LtFinFan66]

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[Captain gameboy]

One other observation to go along.
Normally. missed calls go either way, bit it seems to me that calls are getting missed that result in or deny significant, series changing plays, and its getting irritating.

1. Stroud getting held. Two plays yesterday that resulted in significant Charger gains could have been stopped but it looked, in both cases, like Stroud was being dragged down from behind. Its getting old.

3. Much earlier in the touchdown drive, Lynch had the end made and if he beats one db he probably goes another 20 yards. Instead he gets dragged down by his face mask. Extremely clear and extremely obvious, complete with the head spin. The side judge is on the other side of the play, but should have connected the dots, or another lagging official should have seen it.
We ended up scoring on that drive, but I cannot stand these blatant no-calls.

[DraftBoy]

I disagree with you about Fewell...I know you're not surprised. He is far from one of the best coordinators in this league. He is very average...at best and is worse when he is on the road. I don't want to be negative today, so I'm not going to go any further about this.


You're wrong, and your strategy of all out blitzing that you stated yesterday could of cost us the game. You dont hang a rookie CB who is struggling in pass coverage out to dry like that. When you blitz like you want, then you leave no umbrella safety help. Did you really want to see Floyd and/or Jackson beat McKelvin a 3rd time?

[mysticsoto]

You're wrong, and your strategy of all out blitzing that you stated yesterday could of cost us the game. You dont hang a rookie CB who is struggling in pass coverage out to dry like that. When you blitz like you want, then you leave no umbrella safety help. Did you really want to see Floyd and/or Jackson beat McKelvin a 3rd time?

Isn't that how Rivers scored one of his TDs? On a blitz that we had no business doing at that moment - it was like 3rd and 12 or something? If it wasn't the TD, then it was a key play that led to a TD...

[Nighthawk]

You're wrong, and your strategy of all out blitzing that you stated yesterday could of cost us the game. You dont hang a rookie CB who is struggling in pass coverage out to dry like that. When you blitz like you want, then you leave no umbrella safety help. Did you really want to see Floyd and/or Jackson beat McKelvin a 3rd time?

I'm not wrong and I didn't say blitz everytime, I said they needed to blitz more. Obviously you can't blitz everytime, but IMO, Fewell doesn't have a good feel for the game all the time. It's no secret, I'm not a Jauron or Fewell fan, however, that doesn't make me wrong. Also, I'm sorry, but stop trying to make Floyd and Jackson sound like the next coming of Rice & Taylor because it makes you sound silly.

[mybills]

One other observation to go along.
Normally. missed calls go either way, bit it seems to me that calls are getting missed that result in or deny significant, series changing plays, and its getting irritating.

1. Stroud getting held. Two plays yesterday that resulted in significant Charger gains could have been stopped but it looked, in both cases, like Stroud was being dragged down from behind. Its getting old.

3. Much earlier in the touchdown drive, Lynch had the end made and if he beats one db he probably goes another 20 yards. Instead he gets dragged down by his face mask. Extremely clear and extremely obvious, complete with the head spin. The side judge is on the other side of the play, but should have connected the dots, or another lagging official should have seen it.
We ended up scoring on that drive, but I cannot stand these blatant no-calls.
We saw the ref right there when Lynch's head spun around. My son and I kept waiting for the flag..but nope! :mad:

[Nighthawk]

Isn't that how Rivers scored one of his TDs? On a blitz that we had no business doing at that moment - it was like 3rd and 12 or something? If it wasn't the TD, then it was a key play that led to a TD...

No, we didn't blitz on that play...he had all day.

[Dr. Lecter]

No, we didn't blitz on that play...he had all day.

The did blitz, but it was picked up perfectly.

[madness]

One other observation to go along.
Normally. missed calls go either way, bit it seems to me that calls are getting missed that result in or deny significant, series changing plays, and its getting irritating.

1. Stroud getting held. Two plays yesterday that resulted in significant Charger gains could have been stopped but it looked, in both cases, like Stroud was being dragged down from behind. Its getting old.

3. Much earlier in the touchdown drive, Lynch had the end made and if he beats one db he probably goes another 20 yards. Instead he gets dragged down by his face mask. Extremely clear and extremely obvious, complete with the head spin. The side judge is on the other side of the play, but should have connected the dots, or another lagging official should have seen it.
We ended up scoring on that drive, but I cannot stand these blatant no-calls.

Both of those things pissed me off. The facemask on Lynch was the kicker since was ready to break that one.

[madness]

A few more things:

There is more unity on this team than I have seen in years. These players are very close-knit.

From where I was sitting, it looked like Whitner would have the interception had Mitchell not had it. I did not see a replay with that angle so I am not sure.

And it is time to extend Jauron.

Was it Whitner? I thought it was Greer... and yes it would have either been INT or incomplete if Mitchell wasn't there. Excellent coverage, Rivers had no business throwing that ball.

[Nighthawk]

The did blitz, but it was picked up perfectly.

Are you sure? If so, I apologize...it wasn't on TV at that time.

[alohabillsfan]

I did not see the first TD against Leodis, but the second one was a great throw to the inside shoulder, the coverage from Leodis was not that bad like he was burned or something. Anyone see the first one, please discuss, Thanks

[Dr. Lecter]

Are you sure? If so, I apologize...it wasn't on TV at that time.

Yeah, they also talked about it on the postgame show on WGR saying it was the one bad defensive call of the game. I think it was Mitchell who blitzed, which took him out of that passing lane.

[Nighthawk]

I did not see the first TD against Leodis, but the second one was a great throw to the inside shoulder, the coverage from Leodis was not that bad like he was burned or something. Anyone see the first one, please discuss, Thanks

Yeah, the second TD was a great throw.

[Nighthawk]

Yeah, they also talked about it on the postgame show on WGR saying it was the one bad defensive call of the game. I think it was Mitchell who blitzed, which took him out of that passing lane.

We're talking about two different plays...that was the second TD. I didn't see the first one, which was longer.

[DraftBoy]

I did not see the first TD against Leodis, but the second one was a great throw to the inside shoulder, the coverage from Leodis was not that bad like he was burned or something. Anyone see the first one, please discuss, Thanks

It really wasnt all that great of a throw it was just a normal throw. Leodis was out of position on it. Rivers had a clear passing lane and all day. With the position Leodis was in, Lecter could of made that throw.

[Dr. Lecter]

It really wasnt all that great of a throw it was just a normal throw. Leodis was out of position on it. Rivers had a clear passing lane and all day. With the position Leodis was in, Lecter could of made that throw.

I strongly disagree (Which I think we will do on this one).

At my vantage point it was a perfect throw and pretty much everybody around me thought the same thing.

The first one was a definite burn. The 2nd one was a great play.

[Turbo.GUN.Hawk!]

I don't think anyone watched Floyd's touchdown except people who went to the game lol.

About the game, I really had a bad feeling when the Chargers were just about to score in the fourth quarter (San Diego has one of the best red zone percentages in the league) and I thought the fate of the game was going to be put in Edwards hands but then MITCHELL INTERCEPTED RIVERS!!! Yeah, that was big!

Leodis was burned more than one time so that makes me even more happy about the win because when McGee comes back then we are going to be even better.

[Michael82]

One other observation to go along.
Normally. missed calls go either way, bit it seems to me that calls are getting missed that result in or deny significant, series changing plays, and its getting irritating.

1. Stroud getting held. Two plays yesterday that resulted in significant Charger gains could have been stopped but it looked, in both cases, like Stroud was being dragged down from behind. Its getting old.

3. Much earlier in the touchdown drive, Lynch had the end made and if he beats one db he probably goes another 20 yards. Instead he gets dragged down by his face mask. Extremely clear and extremely obvious, complete with the head spin. The side judge is on the other side of the play, but should have connected the dots, or another lagging official should have seen it.
We ended up scoring on that drive, but I cannot stand these blatant no-calls.
That facemask was soo damn obvious. I was shocked and pissed that they didn't call it. :mad: