Bears at Bills Gameday Thread

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[Dr. Lecter]

Go Bills!!!! It is hotter than hell today at the stadium.

[Dr. Lecter]

Hang on, I just put big piece of meat in my mouth - Mikey (to Historian)

[hammerbillsfan]

jeez Mikey :rolleyes:

[Mr. Pink]

For the 2008 season huh?

Nice job Moderator!

[Dr. Lecter]

Go back to cleveland. I can't edit the post from here.

[Mr. Pink]

Go back to Canton!

[yordad]

Since it is in the evening, I trust you boys will be sober!

[Dr. Lecter]

I spent a month in ohio last weekend.


And sober is a relative term.

[DBrown77]

if this Lions/Falcons game runs into the Bills game i am going to be pissed

[Mr. Pink]

I'm sorry to hear that Lecter, Ohio is kinda boring.

I would know.

[hammerbillsfan]

nice the game is in HD

[Mr. Pink]

Anyone know how long the starters are supposed to play for today?

[hammerbillsfan]

Anyone know how long the starters are supposed to play for today?

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=4220&line=148106&spln=1


Coach Dick Jauron says Trent Edwards and the rest of the starters will only play about two possessions tonight against the Bears.

[Mr. Pink]

Good start on D this week.

[Dr. Lecter]

Fine started at TE.

Great pass to Evans

[JJamezz]

Hope NFLN at least shows it from the f'n beginning...

[Dr. Lecter]

Bears blitzed stongly on that pass

[JJamezz]

No.. naturally they're not..

[SpillerThrills]

nice pick by McLovin! way to go get the ball!

[Dr. Lecter]

That was int the second he threw it. Terrible pass.

[raphael120]

Langston is getting absolutely schooled every play.

I really hope Demetrius Bell is going to be ready to go because you can't get much worse than this guy.

[Night Train]

McGee is playing some great ball at CB.

[Dr. Lecter]

2nd defense is in.

The sack was not on Walker.

[Dujek]

Well, the run D is working...

[Dujek]

Unlucky Reggie. Cutler looks poor so far...

[Luisito23]

What the F*** has happened to our special teams!!!!!!

[raphael120]

WTG Rhodes.

Harris is a very big man, btw. Holy biceps!

[Night Train]

Why is Rhodes back on PR ? That was a terrible muff. McKelvin or Parrish should be returning punts.

[SeatownBillsFan21]

Disappointed in our ST

[SeatownBillsFan21]

What do you Know a TE for a Big play

[SeatownBillsFan21]

Playing off 10 yds

[Night Train]

That's 2 really good plays by Spencer Johnson. Shedding the block and making the play at the LOS.

[SeatownBillsFan21]

Our run D has been very good thus far

[Al the Bills Fan]

Great tip by Nic Harris

[raphael120]

Harris was way out of position for that long Clark reception but cane up big here with that tip. Nice play.

[SeatownBillsFan21]

Nic Harris saves the TD

[Al the Bills Fan]

Harris was way out of position for that long Clark reception but cane up big here with that tip. Nice play.

Harris had the tip

[Luisito23]

Defense looks real good.

[Mr. Pink]

Well defensively we don't look bad this week, as opposed to last week, so that's encouraging. Outside of the fact we have ZERO pass rush which is a huge concern.

Offensively...I just got one word...ugh.

[raphael120]

NICE!

One more Edwards series. Bout time to grow some balls and get him some reps. Tired of the coaching staff treating him like an established vet. He has YET to play a full 17 games.

[Al the Bills Fan]

beautiful slant

[Mr. Pink]

I'm shocked to see they're getting a third series.

Very nice.

[raphael120]

Captain Dink and Dunk to the rescue!

Nice commentary about how if you want to run and gun, you have to help the officials with spotting the ball. Thats something our "very smart" staff I'm sure hve already covered with our offense....uh...yeah

[Night Train]

The O is still a work in progress. Edwards checks too quickly on some plays but it's slowly improving.

I can't complain about the no huddle.

[Luisito23]

Nice way to finish the quarter, and the announcers are right about the Bills not working the no-huddle fast enough, but then again that's what these games are for.:nod:

[Mr. Pink]

That was a great playcall.

[SeatownBillsFan21]

TE 10/10 80 tds

[Luisito23]

Can we please get a play-fake on a 1st. down.

[Luisito23]

Typical Jauron call.

[baalworship]

Bills again move ball downfield but can't get in endzone.

[Night Train]

There is a Jauron call. Bears blitz on D and make a big play. Jauron gives up, runs into the line and sets up for the FG.

That will get him fired by October. 2 years overdue.

[Al the Bills Fan]

I don't get why you would run the ball up the gut on 3rd and long...give up call.

Trent looks good though

[Luisito23]

Bills again move ball downfield but can't get in endzone.



If TO was in there we would've most likely scored a TD...Edwards was hot right before that sack.

[Lexwhat]

Let's hear it for Rian Lindell!!

MVP!!!!!

[raphael120]

GUTLESS BULL**** PLAYCALLING!

ITS PRESEASON! WHYA RE YOU PLAYING FOR THE FG! WE NEED RED ZONE WORK!

[raphael120]

I want to root for this team but everytime I see some **** like that, I know that Jauron still coaches this team and I just KNOW this team might have the talent now, but it does NOT have the ballsy coaching it takes to win playoff games.

[Al the Bills Fan]

GUTLESS BULL**** PLAYCALLING!

ITS PRESEASON! WHYA RE YOU PLAYING FOR THE FG! WE NEED RED ZONE WORK!

Exactly!!!

[Lexwhat]

GUTLESS BULL**** PLAYCALLING!

ITS PRESEASON! WHYA RE YOU PLAYING FOR THE FG! WE NEED RED ZONE WORK!

I think they want to make Lindell the most prolific scorer this league has ever seen.

[Mr. Pink]

Gutsy good playcall on 4th and 1 THEN 3rd and goal, simple dive.

Makes sense!

I get it.

Not really.

[Banks2Pierce]

It just wouldn't be Bills football without a run up the gut on 3rd down followed by a 20-30 yrd fg.

[Dujek]

The offensive problems this week are a combination of an inexperienced line and crappy play-calling. Edwards looks like he's ticking nicely.

We really should have taken a shot at the endzone on third and long...

[BillsHound]

Typical Jauron call.

That's why the Bills won't beat the better teams in the NFL and why he will be fired at the end of the season. It's preseason. You don't have a play you want to work on in that situation? You really want to work on a 28-yard field goal? The guy is a jerk and I can't wait until he gets fired. Even an interception there in the preseason is better than a draw play and a field goal. What a joke coach. That's why he's only been in charge of one good season, which was largely due to winning games by luck. Have fun Dick, this will be your last ever season coaching in the NFL you fraud. Freaking draw play in preseason to set up a chip shot field goal. What a jerk.

[Mr. Pink]

Well at least even without TO this week and horrid o-line play again, Trent looked very good this week. Plus the Bears have a pretty good 4.

I'm encouraged this week about QB play behind this o-line now.

[Night Train]

We really should have taken a shot at the endzone on third and long... Jauron hates you. :laugh:

[Lexwhat]

Poor tackling by John Wendling... Especially for a Safety.

[MDFINFAN]

Are you guys liking this game better, I see improvement

[Dr. Lecter]

Hot dogs for a dollar today at the game!!!!!!

[Night Train]

You could put Spencer Johnson and Nic Harris in the starting D lineup right now (replacing Williams & Ellison).

[Night Train]

Omon ran good last week and Rhodes is returning punts & kicks, which many times spells a last chance for a guy. Doesn't look good on returns, obviously.

Could Rhodes be on the bubble ?

[Mr. Pink]

Yep, Parrish is elite like he thinks. And should be more involved in the offense!

Good ball security!

[Night Train]

Come on Parrish.

All your whining and then that.

[Michael82]

Wooo! Chris Ellis is my sleeper of the year! He may give us the well needed pass rush that we need.

[spacecowboy]

Inside the 20 I smell 3 points whooooo

[Michael82]

It's nice to see Fitzpatrick showing us something as he leads the team down the field...

[spacecowboy]

Called it!

[raphael120]

Well...they play the Shout song...let the kids dance around, whatever.

But the first time in the regular season I see another wuss out play from Dick Jauron, I'm driving up to Buffalo and I'm going to have a hunger strike until he's fired. (Im allowing myself beer though)

[Philagape]

In a preseason game, I say go for it on every 4th and goal.
Way to practice an extra point.

[Lexwhat]

Why not just take a timeout there and go for it on 4th down????

[Luisito23]

Stupid broadcasters saying we executed great in the end, yet we still have a stupid timeout left...Jauron never learns that you can't use them in the 2nd. half.

[Michael82]

You have a ****ing timeout. Why don't you ****ing use it???! I hate you, Dick Jauron! :mad:

[Mr. Pink]

Stupid broadcasters saying we executed great in the end, yet we still have a stupid timeout left...Jauron never learns that you can't use them in the 2nd. half.


What was the point in calling a TO there?

There was plenty of time to have a good play called, which was...

It's not the plays fault or Jaurons fault that the WR flat out dropped a TD.

[Dr. Lecter]

I agree with fty. Why use a to? They had good play called.

BTW I saw a Hobert jersey.

[Dr. Lecter]

I agree with fty. Why use a to? They had good play called.

BTW I saw a Hobert jersey.

[Luisito23]

What was the point in calling a TO there?


Not there, we should have been taken that timeout way before then..

[Hemlepp53]

Entire first half we overall looked tens times better than last week vs. Titans. I am impressed with the Defense 1st and 2nd team looked sharp. Trent looked like a Pro bowler. If he can keep this up we have a shot at a decent season. Would be nice to see TO on the field and see how much of an impact. Two stupid sacks.. expected both to happen with Levitre and Walker at LT but overall the OLine looked good. Loved how Lynch put dude on his ass up the sideline by blasting thru him.

Like what i see ... Need improvement but looks much better than first PS game.

[spacecowboy]

Its nice to see a tight-end making catches in a Bills uni

[Night Train]

Fitzpatrick is not playing bad at all. The WR's have dropped a couple passes right on the money.

[Hemlepp53]

Its nice to see a tight-end making catches in a Bills uni

Agreed. Would like to see Nelson catching some as well... but good use of TE so far.

[Hemlepp53]

Fitzpatrick is not playing bad at all. The WR's have dropped a couple passes right on the money.

BIG Drops... shouldnt happen with ball tossed at ya like that.

[spacecowboy]

Fitzpatrick is lookin solid

[Hemlepp53]

Fitz is money tonight. Seems to be reading the field alot better and has dumped some nice passes. Hawthorne made a big one.

[spacecowboy]

Rhodes up the middle, wow O-line makes a whole. Nice drive

[Philagape]

Excellent drive by Fitz :bf1:

[JD]

Did we just score from the redzone?? :shocked:

[Philagape]

Fitzy 13-16 143 yards :up:

[Hemlepp53]

Like seeing Rhodes out there. He is alot more than given credit for. He can carry the ball and get ya what ya need what called on. Good pick up in FA.

[Night Train]

Fitzpatrick is throwing that slant pass like he owns it. Outstanding game.

[lmcshadow]

Looking impressive GO!! BILLZ's

[Griff]

GUTLESS BULL**** PLAYCALLING!

ITS PRESEASON! WHYA RE YOU PLAYING FOR THE FG! WE NEED RED ZONE WORK!

you're right, lets try to win a pointless game and get someone hurt.

[spacecowboy]

you're right, lets try to win a pointless game and get someone hurt.

Nah lets just give up, thats the attitude the coaching staff is going to have all season, why give people false hope, and they have just as much of a chance for injury on all of the plays leading up to and following it, so the statement is pointless.

[Griff]

Nah lets just give up, thats the attitude the coaching staff is going to have all season, why give people false hope, and they have just as much of a chance for injury on all of the plays leading up to and following it, so the statement is pointless.

actually you can only get hurt on plays you actually play, so being cautious in the preseason is actually pretty smart. Unless maybe you like the idea of one of our important starters to go down before playing a game that matters. I love how you people keep on thinking that preseasons matter.

[hammerbillsfan]

TD Nelson!

[SpillerThrills]

TD Nelson!!!!

[Akhippo]

If only we can get Hardy out their with him and TO.

[spacecowboy]

actually you can only get hurt on plays you actually play, so being cautious in the preseason is actually pretty smart. Unless maybe you like the idea of one of our important starters to go down before playing a game that matters. I love how you people keep on thinking that preseasons matter.

Were the starters still in? Us people, what, winners or people that at least want to try and win.

[Night Train]

These short TD's off of turnovers must be pissing off Jauron.

It's ruining his FG mentality.

[Griff]

Lankster is looking pretty good.

[Dr. Lecter]

Lankster might knock Youboty off the team.

After his TD, Hall was greeted bythe rest of the Bills RBs on the sideline. Seem like a tight group.

[Griff]

Were the starters still in? Us people, what, winners or people that at least want to try and win.

what part of preseason games don't matter are you having a problem with?

[spacecowboy]

I suppose Lankster should have just fell to the ground, be cautious,
might get hurt when running for the end zone.

[Philagape]

you're right, lets try to win a pointless game and get someone hurt.

It's not about winning, it's about practicing the plays they need to practice. Red-zone offense needs it a lot more than the FG unit.

[spacecowboy]

what part of preseason games don't matter are you having a problem with?
Well I'm sure for some 3rd stringer trying to make the roster it matter a whole lot. If they don't matter why are we playing five of them.

[Griff]

I suppose Lankster should have just fell to the ground, be cautious,
might get hurt when running for the end zone.

:banghead:

[Mr. Pink]

Where's DB, his QB of the future is in now!

[Griff]

Well I'm sure for some 3rd stringer trying to make the roster it matter a whole lot. If they don't matter why are we playing five of them.

preseason outcomes... outcomes your win/loss record in the preseason doesn't matter. We've gone to the super bowl with 0-4 preseason records.

[Griff]

It's not about winning, it's about practicing the plays they need to practice. Red-zone offense needs it a lot more than the FG unit.

you're right, the second string should work on those red zone plays...

[Griff]

Lankster is looking like primetime out there

[spacecowboy]

preseason outcomes... outcomes your win/loss record in the preseason doesn't matter. We've gone to the super bowl with 0-4 preseason records.

Agreed, its a situation they need practice on, why not practice it when it doesn't matter?

[spacecowboy]

The RB's are all looking petty good, those last couple cuts might be a coin toss.

[Philagape]

you're right, the second string should work on those red zone plays...

Never mind, the Bills' starters never get hurt.

Are you really saying a second-stringer shouldn't be just as prepared as any other player? Really?

[Griff]

Never mind, the Bills' starters never get hurt.

Are you really saying a second-stringer shouldn't be just as prepared as any other player? Really?

wow, I say first stringers shouldn't do this cause they could get hurt, you folks counter with, the second stringers were in. I counter with well why do they need the practice, you counter with, the first stringers could get hurt. It seems like you just want to win a preseason game no matter what, consequences be damned.

[SquishDaFish]

Griff everyone needs to play period. Injuries happen you cant worry about them. The 2nd and 3rd stringers need to play alot also to determine who stays and who goes and to get them work to get them better to poss move to 1st string at some point. Injuries happen

[SABURZFAN]

Again, for the 2008 season, a Zone Moderator will create the "official" gameday thread each week.


it's 2009. get it right. that's why Skooby should be running game threads, not you.


BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Philagape]

wow, I say first stringers shouldn't do this cause they could get hurt, you folks counter with, the second stringers were in. I counter with well why do they need the practice, you counter with, the first stringers could get hurt. It seems like you just want to win a preseason game no matter what, consequences be damned.

It seems like your questions were correctly answered.

The first-stringers could get hurt during the season, so the second-stringers need to be just as prepared at all times

[supervman]

Don't forget to swing by and see the Guy Fieri Taligate that will air on FoodNetwork.Com

[supervman]

I didn't see the EDIT button so here is the link to the tailgate (which I bumped)

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=177572

Have fun and Kick the Crap outta the Bears huh?