Bills vs Steelers: Open Game Thread
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, Aug 14, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
Buffalo Bills (0-1) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)
Final Score: BUF 24, PIT 21
Bills/Steelers: What to Watch For
Q4 0:00 - Whew! A last-second Hail Mary by Dixon barely falls incomplete, and the Bills hang on for a 24-21 victory. Excellent game thread tonight folks; if you weren't here, you missed out. Much more on this game bright and early tomorrow morning, but some VERY encouraging signs.
Q4 4:31 - Well that was some hideous defense. Steelers third-string QB Dennis Dixon runs a bootleg on fourth and one and takes it 46 yards to the house. This isn't college, Bills third-teamers. Bills 24, Steelers 21.
Q3 1:38 - Directly after the Steelers' score, rookie CB Leodis McKelvin takes the ensuing kickoff... and promptly returns it 95 yards for a touchdown. The kid's got wheels. Bills 24, Steelers 14.
Q3 1:51 - A fumbled punt... well, more a misplayed punt... by Steve Johnson leads to a Steelers touchdown from rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall. Bills 17, Steelers 14.
Q3 9:33 - Buffalo takes the opening kickoff of the second half, and some nice work on the ground - mostly behind Dwayne Wright - gets the Bills into field goal position. Lindell drills it right down the middle; Bills extend their lead to 10, 17-7.
Q2 6:26 - Buffalo's second-unit defense takes the field, and not surprisingly, Pittsburgh's first-team offense torched them. Ashton Youboty and George Wilson get torched on a deep touchdown pass from Big Ben to Santonio Holmes. Bills 14, Steelers 7.
Q2 9:43 - Robert Royal again?! Buffalo's D gets a stop, and Buffalo's offense takes the ball 90 yards for - you guessed it - another Trent Edwards to Robert Royal touchdown pass. You can bet a large sum of money that the starting offense is done for the night after building a 14-0 lead. Great night for Trent Edwards!
Q1 5:03 - Donte Whitner intercepts a tipped Ben Roethlisberger pass on the Steelers' opening drive, and Buffalo's offense actually made them pay! Edwards and the first team drive down the field, and it's capped by an Edwards-to-Robert Royal six yard score. Bills take the early lead, 7-0.
Welcome, fellow Rumblers, to another Open Game Thread for Buffalo Bills pre-season football. Tonight, the Bills hit the field for the second time this pre-season as they play "host" to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game marks the first of an eight-game series to take place over the next five years in Toronto for the Bills; tonight marks the Bills' debut at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, home of baseball's Toronto Blue Jays and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts.
This is your one-stop shop for discussions during tonight's game. We'll be breaking down/analyzing events as they happen live, so if you don't yet have one, create an SB Nation account and join us in the comments thread! (Note: we will create a new thread for overflow comments if/when necessary.) Hope to see a bunch of you here for tonight's action!
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I’m going to be searching the internet for a broadcast of the game.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Try this I think it might work.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inactives
96.9 just said Estes is out also.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those of you who were wondering
The Bills will play having 3 OTs like this tonight (according to 96.9)
1st team – LT – Walker, RT – Chambers
2nd team – LT – Bell, RT – Chambers 1/2 time and Walker the other1/2
3rd team – LT – Bell, RT – Butler
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good. Let’s hope none of them get hurt. I’m curious to see how Bell looks – a solid performance could seriously earn him a roster spot.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Brown says Estes is dressed and it’s uncertain whether he’ll play. Could be an emergency fill-in…
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, not exactly. Langston Walker should be the starting RT.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Passing Game
Lynch is my man…
But I don’t wanna see alot of him. Let’s Give Trent a workout.
by Scoe221 on Aug 14, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, I think you’re only going to be half right. Welcome to the blog!
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rogers Centre looks good – if relatively empty – tonight.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m listening on the radio via WGR FM.com so this is the kind of stuff I need to hear.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick rocking the mock.
Very stylish.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dick Jauron is the most stylish coach in the NFL.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What you don’t like the gray hoodie look?
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got in late again...
For those that need an internet link……..
http://xssports.rack111.com/
Seems to work fine, and I’ve found no “bugs” as of yet….
by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy… come on, Will James. That was an ugly completion, because the rest of the defense looked great.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Defense.
Looks good. Pretty Disruptive. I wish our linebackers & DBs would do their part……Run defense so far pretty good. Waiting to see what happens with that draw. I want to see more from the pass defense. Only first seris though…
by Scoe221 on Aug 14, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet pick! Need to see more of that in the regular season!
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… there’s those instincts, Kurupt. Ko jumped that route beautifully, came from directly behind the receiver. :)
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it was 6-7 seconds into the play
wasn’t exactly a quick read and react play!
I’ll take that though
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
Donte Whitner made a play, wow. Of course it was off a tip, but I’d take it.
We need that to translate.
Is the Steelers OL that bad, or did I just see Kelsay getting pressure?
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Kelsay pressure came from the rest of the line flushing Ben to Kelsay’s side. Kelsay just overran him and allowed Ben to complete a couple passes.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha yeah. My thoughts exactly.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, well, we’re only 7 minutes in…
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But in those 7 minutes they've accomplished
more than the whole last game.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beast mode running good
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Score a TD
Do it! Gotta break last year’s habits…
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoo! Boy, Trent SQUEEEEEZED that puppy in there to Rob.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get those boys out of there. Job well done.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Still need reps guys. Lots of reps. Another drive or two please
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lynch and Evans sit.
The rest stay.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touchdown baby!
Welcome to the 2008-2009 Bills Offense!
What a throw & catch!
by Scoe221 on Aug 14, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Nick cringes when Royal does good.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine if Josh Reed had caught that pass? Nick would be bleeding from his eyes.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Royal wear the most eye black inthe whole league?
by krytime on Aug 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
beat you that time
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s like John Randle
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Krytime
You should have seen Ray Bently when he was playing ILB in Buffalo. He turned eye black into artistry.
Nice to see Royal more a part of the passing attack. The Bills only featured TE’s in one game last year, with good results. Not to say I want them to take over the offense, but it is nice to see them in the mix again.
Get the Bills back to the big game!
by Blitz on Aug 15, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about the Lynch blocking pickup on that play?
by krytime on Aug 14, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.....
So far, i am thoroughly impressed. High levels of optimism has returned off of one drive.
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe Royal didn't bobble it or step out
Is this a new Robert Royal?
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's because the dome is currently open.
So it’s bright there.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does the BB.com messageboard
flip back immediately to wanting Trent to start or are they waiting until JP plays a drive?
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love to see a 3 and out here
Really love it. I want more McKelvin punt returns…..
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow our D blows
same crap as last year. Big running lanes, open receivers, blah blah blah
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, relax. That throw to Spaeth was completely on Keith Ellison.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our DEs blow
couldn’t even get a coverage sack there
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schobel was on his way, but got absolutely leveled blind-side by a RB
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Closest Kelsay will get to a QB all year
ha
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
d line=no pressure
decent containment though…
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
this is going to absolutely kill us all season, just like last year. It’s been something we’ve been harping on since last summer, but I still don’t see improvement. I want to see Mitchell/Poz on some blitzes soon….
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither did Roethlisberger. Flag on the punt…
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd down D looks decent at least
I say go Dime all the time :)
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to see
Trent has a TD. Wish I could watch.
by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure was. Steve Tasker LOVED that throw.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
weak arm?
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grrrr
can’t watch while at work. Blocked.
by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if i hear one more cellino and barnes ad,,,,,
another reason i fled buffalo……aarrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhh
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
there’s our problem without Peters.
Trent almost gets killed
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AFN...lol
I know all about those….trust me
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… little sketchy… Royal did have his arm wrapped a bit though. That’s probably what the ref saw.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
draw play i say
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well done, folks. Well over 100 comments from the first quarter alone. Hoppin’ game thread.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
what if J.P. has another good showing? Will we be in controversy mode?
by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When the backup has a good game
and the starter has a good game, I tend to think that they stay in the same place.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trent’s got wheels baby
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stronger Edwards
wonder if it helped there
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish Trent had those speed figures on Madden 09
by Fucilli5 on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought
he was gonna get clobered from behind though!!!!
by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Anthony Smith in the game for Pitttsburgh?
If so, go Deep!!!
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh, he dove. He’s careful. Pay the man!
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANother great throw
that’s what we gotta do….get the ball to these receivers so they can run….Evans, Parrish, Reed, Lynch, Jackson etc…..
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, guys… save some of this for the regular season…
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
freddy looks GOOD...
Can you delete my f
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red Zone
the bane of the Bills for a while. See if they can get something here.
by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Royal MVP? LOL
Didnt know we employed tight ends in Buffalo
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If anybody knows where Nick lives send an EMT
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's safe to say
Robert Royal won’t catch a TD all season now
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!
Come on!!! Have a little enthusiasm!!!
by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh i Have it
just that’s the luck we have
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is my pistol?
Can cellino and Barnes handle that personal injury case?
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No QB controversy
No TE controversy.
C’mon Peters get to camp so we can be normal.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait
for all the fantasy football articles in the next week talking about Robert Royal as a sleeper, hahaha
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just so show that I think I know everything...
I figured the offense would be abysmal today.
by krytime on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First
THANK YOU CIGNA. I missed the entire 1st Q other than an audio feed. Came here at quarter to see what everyone had to say and got to watch a great drive. Sucks to miss the 1Q but from what I heard and saw all positive. Lynch, Edwards, Evans, ROYAL!!! HA…Royal my surprise cut…good to be wrong.
HEY PETERS wake up and get to camp. Your needed but not as much as you think.
by Berg79 on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its also safe to say...
Derek won’t either…
I say go with Royal…
by Scoe221 on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peters
Eugene Parker is shaking in his boots!!
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doubt it
Walker got abused earlier by Harrison, the stud LB. Edwards could have been drilled….
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Line is still holding up pretty well!
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youboty on ST
I like it. Keep it up Ashton
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoo! Nice lick by one Ashton Youboty on the kickoff.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who said trade Youboty
Trent, Marshawn and Lee can sit now!!
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been in the 5% for a year now
kid needed time and a chance, and still does
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second unit D in… corners are Youboty and McKelvin… and Hines Ward just absolutely abused McKelvin.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still learning
I would hope Ward makes him look foolish a couple times. Otherwise I’d be worried about Ward.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he on your fantasy team or something?
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually don't play fantasy football anymore.
I won $2000 in my first year. Gave it up after that.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't kid yourself.
The Bills NEED Peters
by Scoe221 on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to keep the momentum rolling all game. I wanna see the second and third string outplay them most of the way. Then we can be REALLY happy.
by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, does that mean you’re not already REALLY happy? I’m giddy as hell.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cautiously optimistic…Let’s say happy with room for more.
by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spencer Johnson in the backfield
ran right by the ball carrier, but still….
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Need I remind y’all that Buffalo’s offense shredded the Steelers’ defense? They’re no slouches…
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still preseason. We’re happy but….it’s still early in a preseason game. Remember when we flew out ahead of the Giants last year?
by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weather ruined that game for us. :)
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I hate 3rd downs for our D, regardless of who’s in
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good God, George Wilson got absolutely torched on that play.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats not going to help him make the team
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say it was more Wilson. Corners can let receivers run by them in Cover 2, assuming the safety help is there. That’s exactly what he did. Much more blame goes on Wilson in this case.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson sucks on covering deep
Looked the same way on deep balls last year
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its o.k. right?
Second team D vs their 1st team offense…right?
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct. It’s not “OK”, per se, but understandable, I guess.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't want to ruin my high that's all...
So used to making excuses for this team
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
second stringers do see the field during the regular season though.
by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ehhhhh
Still no pass rush…..I think I’m going to be saying that A LOT this year,,,,,again…..
I wonder if Simpson would have been better there. I would hope so, but who knows….
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was Youboty’s fault. Wilson still almost got there
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Completely disagree. Youboty made a mistake, and got his hips turned on him, but Wilson needs to make that play.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word of caution.... on internet video....
This broadcast was easy to find… And actually the first time I’ve used this site.. Like I said though, checked it a bit for "bugs"and such before giving the link… ANYONE can find internet broadcasts!!! But be Careful!!!! They often come with problems… I will only post those I feel are “clean”, but all the help we can give each other, would be great…
by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Corto is out there at LB, not S
He’s unlikely to make the team, but might have a better shot at LB.
by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see Hardy play more
.This is the time for Hardy to get his reps and feature him more.
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woah.
Neill with the tackle? Nice to see the long snapper down there.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He does that a lot
at least I remember him doing a number of times….
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neill led the team last year in punt coverage tackles, actually
by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly had no clue.
I have to wonder if that’s why Schneck was cut?
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not
that’s not exactly something you can simulate in training camp
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
EXCELLENT punt coverage there. Stevie Johnson was near the play, K…
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good good good
I’m guessing he was a gunner
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still can't read defense
QB Controversy?
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have Leftwich
At least he can read defenses
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that one was Ashton’s fault… oye.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes
Youboty is trying to quickly negate last week
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man Youboty has a long neck! Reminds me of Merton Hanks.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA
That’s so funny because that’s exactly what I was thinking. Me and my mom always called him chicken neck so when I saw that view of his neck, this same thought came to mind. Funny.
Wearing my Bills jersey to the Eagles-Bills game last year in Philly probably wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done. But then again, that's why they call me die-hard.
by FemaleFanatic85 on Aug 15, 2008 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah right...
Leftwich can read defenses huh???
by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha! For the folks that aren’t viewing, Wendling just jumped the whole line on the kick block. Jeff Reed missed it.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to JP
I still want him to look good because we may need him to be at some point. I just want Trent to look better. We shouldn’t cheer against Losman. It’s not his fault Trent didn’t look great.
by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we all want him to do well
it’s just hard to expect it, especially two weeks in a row
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wendling over the top again
Maybe he will block one this year.
Unfortunately it’s kind of a slow process so the kick is off when he gets there….
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The announcers had a point, though
When he comes flying over the top, it’s pretty unexpected, and might have startled the kicker a bit.
by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has cleared it twice now
and took out the holder on that last one.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree with all 3 of you
hope it works
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last one...
This tread was brought to by Cellino & Barnes in conjunction with BuffalRumblings.com and the NFL
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, it absolutely was not. MonStarr_716 is a terrible liar. :)
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if they merge with Barnes & Noble?
It would be Cellino & Barnes & Noble. Like a law firm.
by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure they're already like a law firm.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don’t play for the Bills, so screw them.
by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Losman does have more passes blocked than Edwards does, I think. And he’s two inches shorter… that must be it.
by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because the game doesn’t matter. They were lining up for a last-second field goal. Losman borked it up.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, JP stinks
throw it quickly dude
Chambers SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He probably is better
even at this point in his young career
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Ellis sighting… dang, that was close to a fumble recovery…
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh....my ....God
Brian Billick is an NFL on FOx Analyst now…..kill me
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he’s not Joe Theismann.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Billick
nobody compares to him. Billick is God
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a heck of a spin move.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta Go
Been..fun. I’ll see you next game!
Gotta go to work. Keep those Blogs coming so I can see how the crubs are doing!
by Scoe221 on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson.
He was still in bounds when he gained possession.
by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Thanks! ESPN Gameday isn’t very detailed.
by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punch that back to the middle of the field Spencer!!!!
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nah
I don’t think
He’d be trying to keep it in bounds, not bat it upfield….could be wrong
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Checking the rules:
Rule 12, Section 1, Article 8:
A player may not bat or punch:
a) a loose ball (in field of play) toward opponent’s goal line;
b) a loose ball in any direction if it is in either end zone;
So if he hit it backwards and toward the middle of the field, it’d be fine.
by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson was out of bounds
when he was trying to get control of it
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey folks, if you experience any lag in posting here, refresh the page. I did it to check the # of comments, and it’s performing much better for me.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been watching sporadically while trying to feed/put my daughter to bed.
Two guys who I’m liking what I see from. 1- F-Jack, and 2- Ellis.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He lookd good to. make him #3.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also like Derrick Dockery
Schonert seems to have him pulling a lot more this year, or at least a lot more than I remember last year. He’s looked very good doing it, and we’ll need him to do it if Chambers is forced to remain in the lineup….
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just checking in
Just ran to the laptop during half-time. The teams looks much better so far. I am a little disappointed that Hardy hasn’t seen much action. I thought on that first red zone attempt where Edwards missed on a throw the TE that he might instead look towards the left corner for Hardy. Other than that I am very happy right now.
by BuffaloBrewed on Aug 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he was singled up on that throw. I think that was another poor read for Edwards. Other than that, I think Trent has been darn near perfect.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
As much as I love Roscoe’s ability to break tackles, he needs to learn to run up field more and not keep going side-to-side. He has great agility, but I think he might just be a little to confident in his abilities.
by BuffaloBrewed on Aug 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st Half
I saw what I was looking for. Your never gonna see everything but a starting D that makes stops a starting offense that moved the ball. Can’t ask for anything more. Surprise the steelers good offense with lots of talent scored on our 2nd string…that is ok. Maybe not how it happened as it reminded me of a Moss TD but its to be expected. I would have like to see Hardy involved but I’m ok with how it went. I’d have liked to see James, Youboty and McKelvin look better too.
by Berg79 on Aug 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we know why Royal scored twice… Schouman hurt his knee.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dwayne Wright looking MUCH better this week
knock on wood
But man is he sloooooooow
~K
by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Know theirs scrubs....
But Wright lookin’good…
by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me?
or does Wright lool slow and seems to sort steps…and not long strides?
by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is what makes me happy. backups need to keep it up. wright looks he’s exploding well at the line.
by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I see Steve Johnson with his whole name on his jersey?
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs