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What I think of Houck does not matter. You can't give props to the guy and then turn around and say he made a mistake by bringing in Walker .
Of course I can. We've had this debate before. Talent scouting and coaching are two different things. BTW, the Bills OL has sucked since McNally has been the coach.
Originally posted by justasportsfan
Just so you know McNally has said that 10.5 sacks were not his fault. Care to disagree?
Walker gets sacks attributed to him just like all of the other linemen in the league.
Originally posted by justasportsfan
Other than Reyes, those were garbage handed to him by TD and expected to turn into gold. Your OL has been horrible since Houck has been there too.
So when you like the player, McNally hand picked them. When you don't like the player, TD was an idiot..... nice.
Originally posted by justasportsfan
Funny how you intentionally left out Bennie Anderson because Houck hired him after he became McNAlly's garbage.
Both NcNally and Houck were OL coaches when their teams signed Benny up. The difference is that the Bill paid more for him than the Fins did.
If i had to pick, i would say that Buffalo has upgraded their Oline better than the Fins. Now, i also think that the guys you got were overpaid, but they will work out in your system.
I'm glad the Fins are finally trying to build an OL through the draft. I'm tired of the revolving door of veterans. Buffalo apparently still thinks they can buy an OL via FA. Time will tell which approach is better.
My biggest complaint with the Fins for the last three years is that every year the OL starts out bad and gets better by the end of the year. That has fans thinking that the following year should be decent, only to have the line revamped again. I just want the team to show a little more patience.
Of course I can. We've had this debate before. Talent scouting and coaching are two different things. BTW, the Bills OL has sucked since McNally has been the coach.
Walker gets sacks attributed to him just like all of the other linemen in the league.
So when you like the player, McNally hand picked them. When you don't like the player, TD was an idiot..... nice.
Both NcNally and Houck were OL coaches when their teams signed Benny up. The difference is that the Bill paid more for him than the Fins did.
Haha! thought so. A well thought out BIASED opinion. FTP leaves and look who shows up.
I wasn't talking about who overpaid for Bennie. Nice attempt to switch the subject on Benny. Was merelt pointing out how you conveniently left him out because it shows you guys went through our garbage.
It's common knowledge that TD did in fact ignore the OL and the fins should know this since you brought in Bennie and found out for yourself. I never denied that our OL has sucked since McNally. So has your Ol under Houck but ours is better .
I guess in time we shall see. No need to play a pissing contest. Seasons upon us and my guess is, you'll disappear again once the bills proves to be a better team than the fins. It won't be long.
Haha! thought so. A well thought out BIASED opinion. FTP leaves and look who shows up.
I wasn't talking about who overpaid for Bennie. Nice attempt to switch the subject on Benny. Was merelt pointing out how you conveniently left him out because it shows you guys went through our garbage.
Houck was in the process of turning Benny into a probowl player until he got hurt.
Originally posted by justasportsfan
It's common knowledge that TD did in fact ignore the OL
He didn't ignore the OL. He spent the 4th pick in the draft on a tackle and brought in many many free agents. The Bill have made changes every year. I tried to tell you for years that TD was a bad GM, you wouldn't listen.
Originally posted by justasportsfan
and the fins should know this since you brought in Bennie and found out for yourself. I never denied that our OL has sucked since McNally. So has your Ol under Houck but ours is better .
Yours is better on paper every year.
Originally posted by justasportsfan
I guess in time we shall see. No need to play a pissing contest. Seasons upon us and my guess is, you'll disappear again once the bills proves to be a better team than the fins. It won't be long.
BTW, remember my prediction a few years back that this would be another decade of more seasons at or below 0.500 than winning seasons for the Bills? Well there at six this decade and there are still 3 seasons to go..... go Bills.....
Houck was in the process of turning Benny into a probowl player until he got hurt.
He didn't ignore the OL. He spent the 4th pick in the draft on a tackle and brought in many many free agents. The Bill have made changes every year. I tried to tell you for years that TD was a bad GM, you wouldn't listen.
Yours is better on paper every year.
BTW, remember my prediction a few years back that this would be another decade of more seasons at or below 0.500 than winning seasons for the Bills? Well there at six this decade and there are still 3 seasons to go..... go Bills.....
Haha! on bennie
One drafted pick on Mike WIlliams and continuing to stick with him does not make it addressing the OL. His sticking with MIke was a way for him not to admit his mistakes.
TD wasn't bad in bringing in players, it was his ego that was his problem.
I don't remember you prediction but hey , your team is the worst in the AFCE and will continue to stay there .
the reason running backs don't do great in training camp is because they can't go all out like they would in a game. wait for the season to start talking your trash
Do you give Houck the same benefit of the doubt? If so, Carey will be the equal of Peters, Alabi will be a star, Satele and Mormino are quality starters, and Hadnot is all set at RG.
As to McNally's expertise in scouting the OL, I offer the following things to think about:
1. Tuten Reyes
2. Mike Gandy
3. Lawrence Smith
4. Dylan McFarland
5. Greg Jerman
6. McNally isn't the GM
7. You can only choose from the FAs that are available
8. They've been bad every year he has been with the Bills
Looks like Mormino...your quality starter is out for the year...
____________________________________________________________ Dolphins Mormino out for season
Rookie Drew Mormino, drafted in the sixth round out of Central Michigan but challenging throughout the preseason for a starting offensive guard job, won't play this season after the Dolphins placed him on injured reserve Sunday.
This solidifies nine-year veteran Chris Liwienski and former starting center Rex Hadnot as the starting guards. Early in camp, Mormino and Liwienski were the starting guards. But, by the second week, Hadnot had been put back on the first team, while Mormino and Liwienski were pitted in competition for the left guard position.
Looks like Mormino...your quality starter is out for the year...
____________________________________________________________ Dolphins Mormino out for season
Rookie Drew Mormino, drafted in the sixth round out of Central Michigan but challenging throughout the preseason for a starting offensive guard job, won't play this season after the Dolphins placed him on injured reserve Sunday.
This solidifies nine-year veteran Chris Liwienski and former starting center Rex Hadnot as the starting guards. Early in camp, Mormino and Liwienski were the starting guards. But, by the second week, Hadnot had been put back on the first team, while Mormino and Liwienski were pitted in competition for the left guard position.
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