Bills vs. Dolphins: J.P. Losman Taking First-Team Reps
by Brian Galliford on Dec 15, 2011 9:30 AM EST
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PrintWhich Miami Dolphins quarterback will the Buffalo Bills be playing against this Sunday? It seems like media bored to death by a recent string of Bills losses are hoping it'll be J.P. Losman, but don't count out Matt Moore just yet.
BuffaloBills.com ran a piece about Losman's chat with Western New York media on Wednesday, and with Moore sidelined due to head and neck injuries, Losman took first-team reps yesterday. I even asked Kevin Nogle of ThePhinsider.com if the Bills would be seeing Losman Sunday, and he guessed in the affirmative.
"Matt Moore didn’t practice on Wednesday, with Losman and third string quarterback Pat Devlin splitting the first team reps," noted Nogle. "I think Losman starts Sunday, and if he struggles at all, Devlin comes in. May as well see what the rookie has to offer."
At least one Dolphins beat reporters (Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post) is hearing, however, that Moore - who does not have a concussion, and was at practice yesterday - is still in line to start against Buffalo. So if you're dreaming of a J.P./Tebow Christmas week at Ralph Wilson Stadium, know that for now, half of that dream isn't set in stone yet.
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I’ll probably get killed by the editors of this site by saying this BUT: It is of my opinion that if Buffalo loses to JP Losman & a interim head coach after being embarrassed & called out by Miami after the last game Chan Gailey should be fired. Immediately.
why? JP Losman shouldn’t have anything to do with it…
by JustAskTheAxis on Dec 15, 2011 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
Actually, the Bills have exactly the kind of defense that Losman could have a career day against. No pass rush, and the ability to get beat deep consistently.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
by thefourwinds on Dec 15, 2011 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
It’ll be ugly but most of us will be spared from seeing it unfold.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Well theres some pessimism
for the sake of pessimism.
You are getting pissed off at something that has yet to happen.
I don’t understand the point of you posting this.
Which is worse?
Losing to a J.P. Losman led Miami Dolphins or giving up two sacks to Aaron Maybin?
Easily Maybin, who we cut before his contract was up. Losman we kept around and he continued to prove disappointing when given the opportunity.
My lasting image of Losman is when he got to play against the Jets because I think Edwards was hurt. With the lead and the ball he somehow rolled out, took a hit from Ellis puruisng from the backside fumbled and gave the Jets the game.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Dec 15, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
That’s Losman’s signature play as a Bill, sadly. He was always good for a bomb off the bench, or at the start of a game. That play you reference, that was on Jauron more than anything. There was no reason to call that play.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah that was all Dicky J on that one.
Why would you ever call a rollout to the sideline on a play you just need to kill clock?
Come on Buffalo, please?
yep, horrible play but Losman should have never been in that situation.
by JustAskTheAxis on Dec 15, 2011 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
And Peters gave up his block, too.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Yup, the Bills were ramming the ball down the Jets throat with the running game, five or six yards every play. Then the coaches had a brilliant idea… “Let’s call a pass, they’ll never expect it!”
It was Jauron’s signature play.
It’s right there for us to see over to your right. Yuck.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
I for one wouldnt mind seeing JP play again.
I was always fan of his, while he was here. And Im just rooting for a watchable game… but we end up losing a close one. Id love it if we lost on a blown call, that way we “should have won” … but still done. I want a top 6 pick.
Come on Buffalo, please?
If Losman plays, I find it impossible that the Bills lose. I mean, it’d be one of the worst losses in recent years. They just canned thier coach and may be turning to a guy who’s greatest success was in the UFL.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 9:58 AM EST reply actions
bq. I find it impossible that the Bills lose
I cannot recall seeing/hearing those words in, say, the last 12 years. We agree on a lot of things, but, losing is never impossible for the Bills. In fact, given the recent level of play, I think it more accurate to say it’s impossible they win…even against JP.
"Hallelujah, Noel, be it heaven or hell, the Christmas we get, we deserve"- Greg Lake
by fansince60 on Dec 15, 2011 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was putting it out there to get people going. =) I actually think the Bills are primed to lose. They lack determination, it seems. Losman is going to be determined like no one else. Finally a start in the NFL again, and against the team that drafted and allowed him to walk?
The only thing in the Bills favor is the backwash in the surf following the firing of Sparano. Those players seemed to be playing lights-out for him.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Can you think of another defense that Losman is likely to have more success against? The Bills have absolutely no pass rush, and they’ve gotten beat deep consistently during this entire season. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Losman have a career day.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
by thefourwinds on Dec 15, 2011 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Oh it’s going to happen. It’s going to be all sorts of nasty. I do not understand why people aren’t more critical of Nix and Gailey for putting the defense in this position. Nix for the personnel, and Gailey for the coordinator.
I don’t know if it’s the worst defense the team has ever fielded, but it’s gotta be close.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Well, mid-80s (2-14 time) was pretty bad. But, yeah, I tend to go back and forth on the optimist/pessimist spectrum regarding the Bills, but I agree with you entirely on those two points: the DC is not an NFL-caliber DC, and the Bills desperately need better defensive personnel, especially at OLB.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
by thefourwinds on Dec 15, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Hope you don't eat those words
And we don’t get blown out!
rooting for losman
Not in this game .. but I think it would be a good story if he could turn it around. My Losman wounds have healed. Id root for Trent too. Same with Marshawn.
NOT Maybin. NOT TWhitner.
The Buffalo Billy Goats .. and the Ice Goats
NOT TWhitner
Why not Whitner? I didn’t think he was a very good player or anything, but he busted his tail for the Bills when he was here and represented the team/city well, IMO
by JustAskTheAxis on Dec 15, 2011 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
You know what I forgot about him...
He has a giant Bills tattoo on his right? arm. I wonder how that looks in a 9ers jersey?
Come on Buffalo, please?
Crap, dont think it did.
Heres a link to a good shot of it though
But I dont think its the Bills logo on a helmet anymore.
Come on Buffalo, please?
That’s really funny, in a sad sort of way…
"Teams that don't deserve to win.... usually don’t. Today is no exception." -- Mr Huge Pecs
"Nick Barnett is everywhere. He is behind you right now." -- Munchausen
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Dec 15, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
maybe he's a new spokesman for Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurants
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Gut feeling about whitner
I dont think he was able to back up a lot of stuff he said on the field. Did the guys in the locker room see that too? Probably. Im taking a lot of anger out on him because he was drafted so highly. His perception of how good he was, and OBD’s was very different. The way he left left a sour taste in my mouth.
The Buffalo Billy Goats .. and the Ice Goats
by BillyGoats_DC on Dec 15, 2011 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
Not in upstate NY. We won’t see it. As someone previously commented: those of us who suffer the blackout shouldn’t be allowed to discuss the game.
So, i’m going to discuss it anyway.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
Rain & Snow on Sunday
With their D stifling our O + Losman as their QB, could be one of those 6-6 games.
Miami knows the importance of losing this game
If they want a top draft QB they need to lose out to get above the Skins. They are doing all they can do they are fireing coaches, starting JP, what else can they do? We will win this game as it is a gift from Miami. Then they will draft a franchise QB and make us pay for years to come. There, I said my obligatory one negative statement for the year!!
Please base your arguments in provable facts instead of pulling stuff out of your rear. -CanadianBillsFan- This is why talk is cheap because the supply always exceeds the demand.
If Losman plays...
The Bills should stick to a zone defense and rush only four every time. Losman’s weakness was the inability to read zone defenses, a lot of his interceptions were to players cutting across the field towards the receiver.
I will cry if he beats us
"The Buffalo Bills have just exploded all over the Cincinnati Bangles"
-Steve Tasker-
I will cry if we win. I want the highest possible pick
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
by chaucer on Dec 15, 2011 1:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
JP
He’s the single biggest reason the Bills are where they are today. Steelers take our man Ben, we panick and reach, and we’ve been trying to recover from that mistake ever since.
It was Cookie's turn to lead the "easiest exercise" during the Monday practice after a game-- he said-- "we're going to do deep breathing--everybody inhale--dehale "---As told by Jack Kemp at my high school sports banquet circa 1966.
Miami is just purposely trying to lose. Nothing wrong w moore
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
by chaucer on Dec 15, 2011 1:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think there is something to that. Though the thing wrong with Moore is that he largely stinks.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Dec 15, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I'm actually hoping to see Losman.
He was a half decent QB in a bad situation with us. I’m kinda hoping that if in act Matt Moore is out, that we get to see Losman for the next 3 weeks. I hope he uses this chance to resurrect his career… as long as it doesn’t come at our expense.
I was just sayin’ that blah blah blah .. he should be a top pick………. blah blah blah …… he’s the heat ……… swear word, cuss word……. blah blah…. I want Tebow ………. blah blah….. Buddy sucks …….. Chan sucks …… blah blah……..
- SERGEANT MAJOR THOR
by CanadianBillsFan on Dec 15, 2011 5:26 PM EST reply actions
Losman?
Who is this guy? He play pro ball? Third string QB with Fin’s and we care about his career? I hope to see Losman lose nothing more nothing less. Pining for half decent qb’s, were a sad lot.
If you didn't like my last post wait till you read the next! :) Until we draft/acquire franchise QB we'll be setting records for losing soon!
by buffalobacker on Dec 15, 2011 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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