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One goal during the offseason was for the new offensive staff to attempt to resurrect the career of Drew Bledsoe. It appears to have taken a while but it might be on the way to being done. Is his career resurrected? Will he have a future here in Buffalo or any other city? Can he be a starter in the league after this year.
I think he can and will be for at least 2005.
For all the education and practice each of us undergoes, the achievment of mastery is ultimately the outcome of a personal quest for understanding.
I agree. I think he will take a major paycut to stay here too. And he will do it for the benefit of the team. I gurantee drew doesnt want to start all over again. And right now this offense is built for him. If for some odd reason he isnt here he will get a chance somewhere else. I just hope Drew knows when to bow out...
BTW being part of the Drew fan club I still think he is going to continue to play well and dare I sat exceed some of our expectations! But thats what I always say
I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
One goal during the offseason was for the new offensive staff to attempt to resurrect the career of Drew Bledsoe. It appears to have taken a while but it might be on the way to being done. Is his career resurrected? Will he have a future here in Buffalo or any other city? Can he be a starter in the league after this year.
I think he can and will be for at least 2005.
I still don't know what to think about him as a player. He has had a couple of very bad games this year, but overall I think he's playing decent. The most noticeable difference is the fact that he's actually moving around better, and avoiding more sacks. Also, when I was looking up his stats for the other thread I found the following. In his first 6 games he had 6 TD's and 7 INT's, in the last 6 games he's thrown 11 TD's and 7 INT's. He's definitely having a much better 2nd half in that regard.
I still don't know what to think about him as a player. He has had a couple of very bad games this year, but overall I think he's playing decent. The most noticeable difference is the fact that he's actually moving around better, and avoiding more sacks. Also, when I was looking up his stats for the other thread I found the following. In his first 6 games he had 6 TD's and 7 INT's, in the last 6 games he's thrown 11 TD's and 7 INT's. He's definitely having a much better 2nd half in that regard.
Which is weird because he usually plays much better in the first half of the season than the 2nd half.
According to Wys and Tonk Bledsoe's career was over in NE.. even though he set most of the single season passing records his first season with the Bills.. His Pro Bowl year.
"Hey, I was always aggressive. I always had lots of energy, thats why my teammates on the Bills started calling me Juice"PLAYBOY Dec.'76
I still don't know what to think about him as a player. He has had a couple of very bad games this year, but overall I think he's playing decent. The most noticeable difference is the fact that he's actually moving around better, and avoiding more sacks. Also, when I was looking up his stats for the other thread I found the following. In his first 6 games he had 6 TD's and 7 INT's, in the last 6 games he's thrown 11 TD's and 7 INT's. He's definitely having a much better 2nd half in that regard.
whereas he has a habit of fading in the 2nd half of the city.
For all the education and practice each of us undergoes, the achievment of mastery is ultimately the outcome of a personal quest for understanding.
I actually agree with Phil I will decide when the season is over. If he can go into Cinnci and lead us to a win in a big game and then play well against Pitts (they may still beat us) I will believe he may be good enough to give Losman 1 more year learning. I'd still keep him on a very short leash next year. It's hard to foget his horrible play of the past.
I actually agree with Phil I will decide when the season is over. If he can go into Cinnci and lead us to a win in a big game and then play well against Pitts (they may still beat us) I will believe he may be good enough to give Losman 1 more year learning. I'd still keep him on a very short leash next year. It's hard to foget his horrible play of the past.
I know that was tough for you but good post!!!
I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
whereas he has a habit of fading in the 2nd half of the city.
Tell me that Miami, Baltimore, Washington, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, SF or Arizona (other teams might but not at the price) wouldn't take him as the starter...tell me that many teams wouldn't take him as a backup (including the Bills).
For all the education and practice each of us undergoes, the achievment of mastery is ultimately the outcome of a personal quest for understanding.
I actually agree with Phil I will decide when the season is over. If he can go into Cinnci and lead us to a win in a big game and then play well against Pitts (they may still beat us) I will believe he may be good enough to give Losman 1 more year learning. I'd still keep him on a very short leash next year. It's hard to foget his horrible play of the past.
many players in many sports lose years off their careers because of bad play...it gets magnified when you are a QB...how many times was Jim Plunkett left for dead?
For all the education and practice each of us undergoes, the achievment of mastery is ultimately the outcome of a personal quest for understanding.
I actually agree with Phil I will decide when the season is over. If he can go into Cinnci and lead us to a win in a big game and then play well against Pitts (they may still beat us) I will believe he may be good enough to give Losman 1 more year learning. I'd still keep him on a very short leash next year. It's hard to foget his horrible play of the past.
me 3.
The Cincy game scares me the most...if he can play well on the ROAD and come out with a W, than do the same against San Fran, I will greatly consider it. For as awful as he's been on the road, it's hard to imagine we can still finish 4-4 away.
I will decide when the season is over. If he can go into Cinnci and lead us to a win in a big game and then play well against Pitts (they may still beat us) I will believe he may be good enough to give Losman 1 more year learning. I'd still keep him on a very short leash next year. It's hard to foget his horrible play of the past.
I know that was tough for you but good post!!!
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