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Bills vs Steelers: Open Game Thread

Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, Aug 14, 2008 7:30 PM EDT


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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  

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  

Thanks. Updated the post.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Well, not exactly. Langston Walker should be the starting RT.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Rogers Centre looks good – if relatively empty – tonight.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Dick Jauron is the most stylish coach in the NFL.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Simple

Go downfield young Bills

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Score a TD

Do it! Gotta break last year’s habits…

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Whoo! Boy, Trent SQUEEEEEZED that puppy in there to Rob.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

He’d make John Randle proud.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

No

Watch Hard Knocks on HBO

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

I can’t wait to see The Longshots……

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

Well

he may have to play this year….

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Good to see

Trent has a TD. Wish I could watch.

by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Sure was. Steve Tasker LOVED that throw.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Grrrr

can’t watch while at work. Blocked.

by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Well

there’s our problem without Peters.

Trent almost gets killed

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Dare I say… Losman-esque?

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stronger Edwards

wonder if it helped there

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wish Trent had those speed figures on Madden 09

by Fucilli5 on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Thought

he was gonna get clobered from behind though!!!!

by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Dude, guys… save some of this for the regular season…

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Royal is a stud TE

by Fucilli5 on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Royal MVP? LOL

Didnt know we employed tight ends in Buffalo

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

they went 98 yards there…

by Fucilli5 on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

K!!!!

Come on!!! Have a little enthusiasm!!!

by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

after penalties…they went 98 yards

by Fucilli5 on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Peters

Eugene Parker is shaking in his boots!!

by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Line is still holding up pretty well!

by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Youboty on ST

I like it. Keep it up Ashton

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

Is he on your fantasy team or something?

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

cautiously optimistic…Let’s say happy with room for more.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Weather ruined that game for us. :)

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Good God, George Wilson got absolutely torched on that play.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

second stringers do see the field during the regular season though.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

It was Youboty’s fault. Wilson still almost got there

by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

EXCELLENT punt coverage there. Stevie Johnson was near the play, K…

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Good good good

I’m guessing he was a gunner

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now that one was Ashton’s fault… oye.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

yikes

Youboty is trying to quickly negate last week

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

haha

remember his chicken walk dance?

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Yeah right...

Leftwich can read defenses huh???

by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Right guy, no touch.

by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

WOW!!!

Ya got it out for them!!!

by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice

jackson looks real good.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

why are we killing the clock?

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

God, JP stinks

throw it quickly dude

Chambers SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Bell looks much better.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

He can’t read the D.

by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chris Ellis sighting… dang, that was close to a fumble recovery…

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

At least he’s not Joe Theismann.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

According to Billick

nobody compares to him. Billick is God

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a heck of a spin move.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Plan on it. Stay classy.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Should have reviewed the play

by the Skycap on Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Now we know why Royal scored twice… Schouman hurt his knee.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

because of spencer

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. Brownie covered that earlier this week – apparently it’s a league rule, since S. Johnson belongs to Spencer, that the next S. Johnson has to have the whole first name.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

According to Chris Brown, if there’s two people with the same last name and first initial, the player second alphabetically has to put his whole name on the jersey.

by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha. Everyone say the same thing at the same time! :)

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

So did Chris Brown do a write up about it that I apparently missed?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

once again

slow and takes really short steps…not good long strides

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Felton Huggins...

Is that like “touchy feely”?

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

More like “Steve Johnson’s main competition”.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

He seems to be ahead of Johnson on the depth chart

WTF

Looks like Johnson is #7 in the WR rotation…..

I like Huggins, he’s got good size and speed, but he should be on the PS for sure….

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

does huggins have ps eligibility?

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. He was a rookie last year.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s nice that we have options, then.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he doesn’t make the final 53, he’s a lock for the PS. Bank on it.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh God

Ray Bentley just said Cellino and Barnes

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

oh god.....

maybe i can find a video only feed online

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seeing Ellis get another sack on this series would be very nice.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

nice play spencer

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

McKelvin

punt return, let’s see what he’s got

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I gotta tell you guys… I’m watching this game in HD, and the Bills’ jerseys look AWESOME.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah i have a 4 inch box on my computer.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not trying to rub it in. Just saying. They look great. :)

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

we know you're not

how are they different than last year?

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

They’re not. The colors just look better here than they do in person.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

NO WAY!

This is an argument for another time. That (toniteis one of th eworst unis in sports..

by krytime on Aug 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Spencer Johnson is the 4th guy I’m impresed with this game.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

he was in bounds on that recovery

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh boy, what a surprise! Dwayne Wright fumbles!

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

You might have tried putting your fist through the wall.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

My wall...

Does not even exist anymore…

by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Theres the D-Wright we all know.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

didnt see him much last year...

but did he lose the ball like that in ’07

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

last preseason was very similar

he fumbled in his only opportunity against the Pats

He’s also been fumbling a lot in camp

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

He did have that fumble recovery in the loss to NE that was returned by Ellis Hobbs for a TD.

I’ve never seen a running back with worse fumbling problems. Not even Tiki Barber…

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

We can't keep this guy

you can’t fumble one out of every five carries

What an awful draft pick he was last year, both at the time and in retrospect….

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

not good...

i was kind of excited when we drafted him, but i’m kinda feeling a cut…gotta see X first though

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

i heard moorman had an experimental surgery.

when he was a child they removed the muscles from his arms and put them into his legs

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

it made all his hair fall out, though

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jon Corto

that kid has been all over the field and around the ball a lot in the run game. Has he really been playing LB???

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Steve Tasker:

“That’s a mistake.”
Thanks, Steve.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, he’s right in that it was a mistake on McKelvin. He needs to make his teammates aware he’s not fielding the kick.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good old Tasker

I’m surprised he hasn’t bungled more names tonight. Usually, he’s downright awful…

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awful at that stuff, sure, but he sees a lot of things well. And he’s spot-on with analysis. He could never do play by play.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cinga out...

Thanks for another good open thread Brian… Gotta work early…

by Cinga on Aug 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

seconded Much appreciated.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure thing. Thanks for hanging out.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

There’s that draw play again…

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Guy #5

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

nobody touched him

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

The kicker might have touched him, but he made him look like, well, a kicker…

by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, well, Alex Marvez is an idiot.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not that big of a deal.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

what does that say about the Pro Football WRiters of AMerica?

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just checked out their site.

Besides having a logo made with a Sharpie, this made me laugh.
http://www.pfwa.org/ecomm/gate.php
If some gives you the secret word and you pay $50 you’re in! Plus there are Marriott Rewards points!

by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

T.O.

is playing the Shout song.

I don’t know how to feel about that

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

when the oilers were in houston, they had shout as their song, too.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did theirs say Buffalo is happening now?

by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha, that’s a great question. Damn right it did.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can tell you’re pumped. You pseudo-swore.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s written in our community guidelines that swearing (within reason) is doable in game threads. I wrote that in there specifically so I could get pumped.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice. you do it with class

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

um, no. it was houston. if you think about it, the “buffalo” is said really fast.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bobby A. is pumped.

If LMcK becomes Hester or Hester Lite and plays decent coverage that’s going to be an awesome pick.

by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

jordy nelson looked good the other night

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure he did

he’s going to be a very good player

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nick is taking a beating this game. Royal with 2 tds and his guy Sweed stinking it up.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still Baker in there. No Hamdan?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Hamdan got the majority of the time last week right?

And has no practice squad eligibility. We’re not carrying three QBs, might as well make sure Baker is the right QB to have on the PS.

by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can't be any slower

Wright is like molasses in the freezer

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

he hit the line hard but after he gets through he seems lost and confused

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish

that the coaches would give the backups more of a chance to succeed offensively. Run, Run, Pass. Come on, I’d like to see what some of these guys (WR’s) have….

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m glad Baker took that hit.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I totally knew. He looked good on ST last week.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

So you’re saying it would have been different sober?

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

No.

And who goes to a game without at least of a buzz? Honestly, sitting at the top of FedEx is like sitting on top of the lights at the Ralph.

by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was on the practice squad all year last year. Was called up to the active roster for the season finale. ’Tweener DE/DT. Nice athlete. Strong chance at the PS again.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks guys.....

i think i remember reading his name lats year now that i think about it

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Freakin' throw some passes

what are you going to learn doing 3 straight runs?

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Their clock-killing methods are killing no clock.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously

I know they don’t want to extend the game or get guys hurt, but come on, you’ve gotta give some of these guys a chance to prove something…..

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep....

there is a method to the dicks madness….i think

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

he’s also the king of the gift-wrap turnover-touchdown

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was freaking ugly.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmmmmmmmmmm

how are we feeling about Ellis?

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

on 4th and 1 i almost expect the end to crash the backfield, especially as a rookie. That’s on the linebacker and wendling.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank you

jj24…he’s good and bad….just dont want to see the ugly

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dennis Dixon

soooooooo much better than Vince Young. I can’t believe this guy lasted until the 5th round…..

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I watched Dixon destroy my Wolverines.

Deja Vu. This kid was a 1st/2nd rounding barring that injury. He’ll be a player.

GO BLUE!!!

by Kumario! on Aug 14, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

why isn’t offsides on a kickoff a rekick?

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Jauron can choose between re-kick and tacking on the yardage to the end of the run.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

omon

if he doesn’t fumble again. he’s on the team

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

have you been watching mythbusters?

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I watch Mythbusters whenever possible. That show is terrific.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. That one and Dirty Jobs, too.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I actually prefer Dirty Jobs. Mike Rowe is hilarious.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah he is. and he loves to say poo.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

and BTW I lied....

F Cellino and Barnes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m done guys…. the game thread is awesome…cant wait to read game the analysis in the up coming week

by MonStarr_716 on Aug 14, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed it.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ooo… Ray Bentley pulling out the sweet nickname for Omon… “The Power O”. I like it.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

How about X and O? Or maybe we could just call him “Chalkboard”.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I liked X-Mon.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why bring in Hamdan just to hand off. Couldn’t Baker have done that?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Aug 14, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't want to showcase Baker

he’s going to be our practice squad secret weapon…. or something.

by twoeightnine on Aug 14, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dixon looks fairly good

Not that he’s going to unseat Big Ben, but might be #2 by the end of the year. Not bad for a 5th round draft pick.

by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

The fat lady has sung.

Goodnight everybody. Sleep well.

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Good stuff tonight, jj. Thanks for stopping by.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 14, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

you got it. thank you, brian

by jj24 on Aug 14, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just because we're up...

I’d still like to see Baker, Hamdan and the backup WRs get some legit reps. Oh well, minor quibble.

GO BLUE!!!

by Kumario! on Aug 14, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Excellent

a win is good no matter what!

by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Great job by the starters today

Hope that continues next week against the Colts where they should get close to the entire first half. NO SETBACKS!!!!!

~K

by Kurupt on Aug 14, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

QB non-controversy

Edwards had a 154.4 QB rating and had a 100% third down conversion percentage (two TDs and his 22-yard run).

Losman had 4 total net yards and had a 25% third down conversion percentage (both of his sacks were on 3rd down!)

by Krenn on Aug 14, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

all i can say is Pittsburgh couldnt score against the bills first string D and our offense manhandled the steelers d. yea the STEELERS D! im super excited for whats to come.

by billsstein on Aug 14, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope

you are right. No question there is something to build off.

by RabidBuffalo on Aug 14, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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