Bills Starters Show Improvement In OT Win Over Jaguars
by MattRichWarren on Aug 27, 2011 11:04 PM EDT
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PrintThe Buffalo Bills' starting offense finally put a touchdown on the board, and Marcus Easley impressed in his debut as a starting wide receiver. The starters led the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-10 at the half, but the Jaguars' reserves raced out to a second half lead. The Bills forced overtime and ultimately won the game, 35-32.
Starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick hit his first 11 passes of the night for 165 yards and two touchdowns in his strongest performance to date this pre-season. The offense hadn't scored a touchdown in two pre-season games. Stevie Johnson caught four of those passes for 76 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown bomb to make the score 17-0.
The other passing touchdown went to Easley. After being placed on IR a year ago and battling a knee injury during camp this year, Easley got the start in place of the injured Donald Jones and made the most of it. He hauled in five passes for 51 yards and threw a key block to spring Fred Jackson for a long run. This physicality is exactly what Chan Gailey and Buddy Nix are looking for, and it wouldn't be surprising if we hear of Easley getting the starting nod on September 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Fred Jackson started the game at running back and rushed the ball for 33 yards on nine carries, fumbling once with Corey McIntyre recovering. C.J. Spiller ran for 21 yards on just four carries, and Brad Smith added 19 yards on four totes.
On defense, Kyle Williams celebrated his new contract with a sack of David Garrard. Antonio Coleman also picked up a sack. Paul Posluszny was booed every time his name was announced, from what I could tell on the radio. (He expected that coming in, for what it's worth.) Shawne Merriman was given the night off to deal with his nagging groin injury, but Marcell Dareus played with the starters after his scare earlier this week.
After the half, Buffalo's reserves gave Jacksonville chances. A Reggie Corner pass interference call kept a drive alive after a fourth down stop, and the Jags ultimately tied it up on their first drive of the second half. Two Buffalo possessions later, Jacksonville took back a Tyler Thigpen pass for a pick-six to give Jacksonville the lead. A Blaine Gabbert touchdown pass began the fourth quarter and seemingly put the game out of reach.
But in the fourth quarter, the Bills' reserves rallied, led by two Da'Norris Searcy forced turnovers and Thigpen at quarterback. Buffalo mounted a late drive deep into Jacksonville territory, scoring a late touchdown with 38 seconds left when Thigpen found Paul Hubbard in the end zone for the touchdown and two-point conversion to tie it up.
The overtime session allowed Levi Brown to get some work, and he led Buffalo on a scoring drive on their only possession of the extra frame. Rian Lindell's boot with 3:08 remaining in overtime gave the Bills their first win of the pre-season.
I didn't have an opportunity to watch the game, but Brian was in Orchard Park for most of the game and will have his reactions in the morning. At the very least, they looked better tonight - and some Bills fans might come down off the ledge. The Bills face the Detroit Lions at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 1 to wrap up their exhibition schedule.
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Very entertaining game tonight. Loved it.
Year two is upon us.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Aug 27, 2011 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
My main problem is that if the Bills had won w/ a TD, I would have won $25. alas.
BTW- not to say it’s been amazing, but the D has not yet allowed a first quarter point.
Starters vs. Starters….
by Tom LeValley on Aug 27, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you betting on preseason games? Nice.
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by dnvrBillsfan on Aug 27, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
What were the starting line-ups?
I missed the very beginning and was wondering, particularly on the O-Line who the Bills had playing.
by DynamicHero22 on Aug 28, 2011 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait to see if Easely
Can keep this going.
And Easely,Hubbard,Aiken, heck all the Bills WR’s flashed some potential tonight.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I Really Hope Easley Keeps It Up
I would be pumped to see a lineup of Johnson, Easely and Nelson as our top 3 guys. Parrish, Donald Jones and others can then be used in certain packages.
by legendmaker53 on Aug 27, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
At this point
I can take or leave david nelson, I feel like he’s just kind of redundant.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I like what he does in the slot
Traditional possession guy that won’t become a weapon probably, but he seems to have that Reed like knack for finding the sticks.
by lonestar_ak on Aug 27, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Reed
So funny you mentioned Reed, I was just thinking this. I think he will stick around like Reed did for many years, but I think he’ll be better.
really?
Better than Andre Reed, a potentially soon-to-be HOF’er??? Reed is arguably one of the best receivers in league history. I think it’s a bit premature to compare an undrafted second-year backup slot receiver to Reed. Nelson definitely has some potential to make big plays, but from what I recall Andre Reed was a true game-changer. I’m not sure too many teams scheme defensively around the skill set of David Nelson the way they had to for Andre in his hey-day.
by Aden'sDaddy on Aug 27, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
woah woah
pretty sure he was referring to Josh Reed here. :)
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oh man...
totally missed that one…probably because I’m not making the connection between Josh Reed and having a knack for much of anything…plus i’m a pretty big Andre fan, if you couldn’t catch that :)
by Aden'sDaddy on Aug 27, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
When the season starts....
I think we will see more from him when we get all the starters out there. I’m excited to see Parrish. After how clutch he was last season I feel like we will see more of that this year. If thats the redundant you’re talking about, I’m all for it!
Once the real games start, he’ll show up.
Much improved
and some Bills fans might come down off the ledge.
Funniest line of the whole report, Matt. Rec’d.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
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by ChuckBuffInFlo on Aug 27, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
Easley looked great
He may have had one drop (can’t recall), but he looked so much better than Jones or Nelson has thus far. He was constantly creating separation and getting open, something I think those two have struggled a bit with so far. I’m not sure how his run blocking was, but I think he made a statement today and it wouldn’t shock me if he was opposite Johnson week 1 in KC.
As for Nelson, with Easley starting on the outside, it sure seems as if the coaches view him as a slot option and 3rd or 4th WR only.
The run D, Fred Jackson, Fitz and the pass blocking were all very, very good today. I’m not convinced the run D will be that good this year, but that aspect has been very solid all preseason. They should be much improved in that area, though it remains to be seen if that will be good enough.
Our pass rush really needs help. Merriman should provide a boost, but I don’t think he’ll be enough.
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I think he had a drop early.....to bad the starters don't play much in the last preseason game
I would love to see Bills #1s vs Lions #1s
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I think you're right to temper expectations on run D
MJD wasn’t playing tonight, and I’ve never heard of the guy toting the rock.
We also need to temper our happiness in the pass-pro since 3 DL were out for the Jags.
All of that said, the team did what it needed to do and responded with some heart. I’ve been a believer that the coaches have been tinkering the first few weeks due to the lack of an off-season.
by lonestar_ak on Aug 27, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd Agree If Not For The Other Two Games
If nothing else, the Bills first unit has done well stopping the run all preseason
by legendmaker53 on Aug 27, 2011 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
If he had a drop, it must have been on a Brad Smith pass. I didn’t get to listen or watch a lot of it.
by MattRichWarren on Aug 28, 2011 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions
He had a drop on a Fitzpatrick pass that was nullified by a penalty.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 28, 2011 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhh…. sorry. Still haven’t seen it.
by MattRichWarren on Aug 28, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
i know...
i am seriously chomping at the bit waiting for the 8:00pm airing
by ThaRealTruth on Aug 28, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome! Loved it! We are definitely going to the Super Bowl!
Just kidding. Its preseason. Just like the 2 crappy games before this game.
It means nothing.
But I was sure glad to see our Offense show signs of life.
And the long overtime thing was actually beautiful.
If I was there, which I wasn’t, I would’ve gotten a great Saturday night treat.
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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Aug 27, 2011 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
good win
Good to see some encouragement with the direction the Bills are taking. Bigger, faster, stronger and tonight that was evident. However, just as I wasn’t too worried with last week’s performance I refuse to get carried away with tonight. The run defence was still gashed on occasions against a nameless Jags running game and the pass defence still needs a lot of help, of which Merriman should provide a fair bit, however I don’t trust the corner depth if McGee goes down again. So after 3 preseason games they look to me like a middle of the road team who with some luck could go as high as 10-6 but with one or two key injuries could end up 4-12 again. It looks like it will take another 2 seasons to accrue to required depth to be a serious playoff contender.
by Billsdownunder on Aug 27, 2011 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
The Oline played better than expected
I thought it would be a disaster, but I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, there were a few plays when they stunk, but overall they showed improvement. I watched Hairston for a while and liked what I saw. He may get significant playing time as the season progresses. I think the competition between Levitre and Bell may have lit a fire beneath Bell, he played like he owned that position.
Spiller the Thriller: Man that guy makes your pulse quicken every time he crosses the line of scrimmage.
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i was gonna say that...
I only watched the first quarter before the wife made me leave the house, but bell looked like he was blocking for his life….if he plays like that the rest of the year, then all lt questions should fade away
by Bestbillieve86 on Aug 28, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
With You Guys...
Bell looked like he knew he was on the hot seat, and Hairston looked like he was for real on the right side.
Entertaining game
Thanks to coach for going for 2! I am sure that Jax hates them some Galiey now and that makes me happy too.
They asked for it by going for two themselves. Glad we were able to give it back especially like we did
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by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Aug 28, 2011 12:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think this new D will be able to get a good push up the middle
But someone is going to have to be able to bring consistent pressure off the edges, whether it’s Merriman,Moats, or even Morrison, someone needs to be able to turn the corner.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I liked what I saw from Batten out there
I think he has a chance to be at least serviceable if Merriman gets hurt.
by lonestar_ak on Aug 27, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea I forgot about Battens sack
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
i'm more impressed
by coleman today
by Fernando brazil on Aug 27, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
this was cool
Batten played very well. I especially noticed a screen play that he smothered before it got started. Heads up for a vet let alone a guy in his first season from a nowhere college.
pass coverage
Looked a little lost in pass coverage in that one pass play.
by doctork44 on Aug 28, 2011 9:43 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
one thing
I know Fred Jackson is a fan favorite and i like him a lot too, but today Spiller outplayed him. I’m saying that because everytime Fred put better numbers a lot of people are saying here how much better than Spiller he is and when Spiller put better numbers no one says anything about that. We need to be fair. I like both and think we are well served at RB spot. We have the 1-2 punch we need at that position. We need to be fair, and i think we really have 2 starting running backs.
by Fernando brazil on Aug 27, 2011 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Spiller got the ball more, but FJax looked INCREDIBLE today. I usually defend Spiller, but I don’t think I can say he was the better back today.
I think spiller
looked faster than he has at any point since he came in the league.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
i'm not saying he not played well
but Spiller had the better yards per carry. When that’s Fred, all guys says Spiller is a bust, and how better Fred is. I think both are very good.
by Fernando brazil on Aug 27, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Spiller didn’t get the ball more…
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Aug 27, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
to be fair - thank you fernando
Spiller had a few great carries that were very close to being broken. if anyone of you watched the game, you may laugh and you may cry on those plays because Reinhart was standing in the hole facing the wrong direction on CJ’s first seven yard run and then he actually physically tackled Spiller the next play on his second seven yard run.
CJ had a beautiful blitz pickup in this game too, where he missed one last week.
Fred did also have a fumble, which you all would have pounced on CJ for. I’m not taking sides or picking on anyone, I’m just trying to make this an even conversation.
I agree that Cj looked great tonight but how about FJax burning poz on that bomb from Fitz
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by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Aug 28, 2011 12:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Nicely Stated!
Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!
by buffalobacker on Aug 28, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Eddins looked good against the threes
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Enjoyed the first team O and D for the first time in a long time.......
depth is a major worry still……….but I’ll give em a pass for a bit I suppose.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 27, 2011 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
Just got back from the game
Have to say i saw both pass interferance calls right in front of me and both bogus. Great coverage by florence and corner. You all will see on TV tomorrow. Both lead to jax td’s. Overall, both d and o looked solid. Easley looked very impressive.
Can't wait to watch the Replay on Monday!!
Fitz had a PERFECT passer rating. I think you have to go with Easley as the starter week 1. I know he isn’t as proven as other WRs on the roster but his potential to be great enough. Meatball got a sack too!!
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seems like he would be serviceable at best, whereas easley showed the potential to be a number 1 reciever in this league….would be awesome to finally have two number one caliber receivers catching the rock.
by Bestbillieve86 on Aug 28, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
how i see it too
i think SJ, Easley, Roscoe, Nelson, Naaman, and Aiken (knowing B-Rad is going to be in a WR sometimes too) is a SOLID WR core. I understand Jones will likely be battling w Nelson for #4- and Aiken will be on the PS, but i also see DJ as Josh Reed. Good enough, but won’t be a #2… he needs to be inside.
by ThaRealTruth on Aug 28, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
haven't watched it yet
but based solely on box score, i know this…. if Fitz continues to play like that…. I will gladly eat my hat, and be one board with him 100000000%. Seriously. that surprises me that it is even possible, preseason or otherwise to be quite literally perfect in his first 11 passes, including 2 tds. i mean… wow. i am just, SOOOOOOO optimistic now, and SUPER excited to watch the game tomorrow night. almost had a chance to be there… really sad i missed it.
and before i get jumped all over: i understand it is preseason. i understand it was the jags. i understand (and hope) we were probably amped up to show off the turf and uniforms and get a win… but we ACTUALLY won. and we did so in exciting fashion, with good production from the starting offense (or so it would appear) and that was the biggest question mark for me… kinda hanging over me in a way… that it just wasn’t gonna happen and that Fitz wasn’t even capable of this.
And if what everyone’s sentiment on Easley is accurate (as i had hoped and expected from what i had seen of his footage and heard of him in college/highlights/training camp/rumors…. which makes me even more optimistic.)
The officiating was terrible all night!
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unbelievable
two pass interference calls, with no contact… and then how did was felton huggins catch not complete.. he had his elbow and knees down. Worst officiating i’ve seen in awhile..
Fitzmagic
Nice to finally see the team overcome set backs though.
Harooo
by Robot Nixon on Aug 27, 2011 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't been a huge fan of Florences play this pre season
Leaving aside the non existent PI against him, he’s been tackling poorly, and I believe he was saved by a couple of drops.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Good point mob, I was thinking the whole first half,….Why was Flo so important to re-sign.
by cencalclassics on Aug 28, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Flo has always been pretty good in coverage
but beatable, his tackling used to be great though, this has surprised me thus far this year.
I think this posts oversells Easley a bit (sorry MRW). He looked good, but he’s still got players to leapfrog on the depth chart. Either way, he’ll be involved in the passing game, whether he’s starting or rotating in.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 27, 2011 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Well, this is how you leapfrog guys in a preseason competition
by having great games when you’re given the chance. Gailey’s probably more willing to shift the depth chart right now (after preseason game 3) than at any other time in the season. He shouldn’t have more than one player (Jones) to pass right now for that starter spot, eh?
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i agree
if you need evidence to jump him up to #2… completions with scores helps support your case. Jones looked weak to me in week 2… he wasn’t more productive than Easley in either game, was he? I don’t see how it isn’t possible for Easley to “leapfrog” into a #2 WR position. Looks like a developing Stevie on field, sounds like Lee in the press conferences. CHAaaaaaaaaaaaaa- Ching… as far as i am concerned. Early to jump to this conclusion perhaps, but i am trusting the staff and his potential at this point, having “seen” (haven’t watched game just highlights) that he IS capable.
by ThaRealTruth on Aug 28, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You saw the game, not me, so if I am overselling his game last night that’s understandable. It’s not crazy to think he can bypass the inconsistent Donald Jones, is it? And is Craig Davis going to star ahead of him? Easley has just as good a shot as anyone and is healthy enough when it counts to take the job if he wants it.
by MattRichWarren on Aug 28, 2011 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions
No, it’s not crazy. I didn’t say it was crazy. :)
It’s just not going to happen quite yet. If he keeps playing like that, he’ll absolutely become a starter.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 28, 2011 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions
With Jones out (for how long)
Who is Easley’s competition for the starting job? It seems Nelson has been bypassed or is only viewed as a slot option. Roosevelt, too. Easley is far better than Davis.
Depending on Jones’ health, I think Easley has a great shot on the job.
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"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I can't see Davis even making the team...
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"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Is it safe to say that Easley is no longer in danger of being cut? I know there was some talk of that a few weeks ago when he couldn’t get on the field.
by Morningw00d on Aug 28, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I think that would be safe to say. He might even wind up the starter opposite Stevie.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
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by ChuckBuffInFlo on Aug 28, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
another name
who we need to say good things today is Leo McKelvin. Garrard don’t throw to his side, i think he covered the wide outs very well tonight. Also great game by our O-Line, as i was expecting. They could do well, Bell deserves to be the starter this year and Levitre and Wood needs to be on their long term spots( LG, C). Nice game by Hairston too, maybe one mistake, but a good first game by the rookie.
by Fernando brazil on Aug 27, 2011 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
Nice surprise with the long ball
I agree that Easley looked worlds ahead of anytime previous but i think the WR play of the night went to Johnson. When he and Fitz recognized the setup they didn’t hesitate to go long and make them pay. Who says that we lack a deep threat?
I prayed for patience and I'm STILL waiting for an answer
we need
to re-sign Stevie long term very soon. Please Nix!
by Fernando brazil on Aug 27, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And c'mon
no way Spencer Johnson don’t make the team. He’s very good, great backup and option in rotation. Carrington also deserves Kelsey’s spot in my opinion. We not need that horrid contract.
by Fernando brazil on Aug 27, 2011 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
Im overly joyed that gailey went for 2 and played to win. Huge team confidence boost to go to the locker room with. I dont care its preseason.. A “w” is what they needed. Thank you chan.
by Feedjasper on Aug 27, 2011 11:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Poz!
Burned by Jackson in the slot for 33 yards. Tasker had a jab at his millions of dollars. I almost wonder if the coaches were like, we need one play that just embarrasses Poz.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
well that's really
a mismatch, fred against a any mlb in the slot
by Fernando brazil on Aug 27, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Poz also got carried by chandler for.a good five yards
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by matthew62 on Aug 28, 2011 1:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Easly
Easily the happiest to hear Easley had a good outing, thats encouraging considering the Lee trade.
Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!
And, in true ESPN fashion, they diss us
was waiting to see if they were gonna show ANYTHING — they had it coming up just before Baseball Tonight … and, sure enough, when it’s turn came up, they went to commercial.
When the commercials FINALLY ended {at 8:57 PM PDT}, they started with Stevie’s TD catch {"he finally got a pass he didn’t blame God for dropping"}, then, w/o showing Easley’s TD, they went to Garrard’s TD run — and showed it AGAIN.
That was it. Scoreboard, then Baseball Tonite.
F U, ESPN . . .
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by go_buff on Aug 28, 2011 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Personally, I’d give up air time to have them show the Lions whomping on the Patriots for a bit longer…
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by stetzwebs on Aug 28, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hell YES
Watching that front four get after Brady was so great. Brady honestly looked scared.
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by dnvrBillsfan on Aug 28, 2011 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes!
Just saw the highlights on NFL Network. Brady got hit a lot! I love it. Man was he pissed. So funny.
by MnMsGrly00 on Aug 28, 2011 1:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If they were going to pick a game to perform well in...
…I’m glad it was game 3, since this was 1s vs. 1s for a full half.
I was also very happy to see the backups rally (after, of course, giving up the lead).
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Thanks for the wrap up MRW, I didn’t think about how big searcy was till you mentioned it.
Encouraging game. Biggest suprise for me was Fitz, I know its preseason and what not, but he looked great, I’ve never liked him or wanted him as the starting QB, but tonight gave me a little hope. Fitz is never accurate and he was accurate tonight, color me shocked.
I’m starting to LOVE the 2010 draft, but chix are still moron’s I guess.
I’m starting to LOVE the 2010 draft, but chix are still moron’s I guess
Holy mixed opinion Batman
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Being sarcastic, 100% support the coaches and FO, since day 1.
by cencalclassics on Aug 28, 2011 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha
I thought thats where you were going, but with Bills fans it’s best to be sure. lol
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Very excited about Johnson/Easley/Jones/Nelson and/or Parrish
I know this group has not proven anything yet, but man imagine if everyone in this group reach their potential – I know just about every year we hear in Buffalo think the Bills are going to be a contender and talk up the team even though the entire nation writes us off, but I really think this recieving group can become the strongest in the NFL
good
I truly hope so!
Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!
by buffalobacker on Aug 28, 2011 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Might have been a little too drunk and in one of those overly optimistic moods about the Bills last night
by billsin2012 on Aug 28, 2011 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Aiken
Think Aiken goes to practice squad.
Stevie, Easly, Parrish, Jones, Nelson and Roosevelt are the receivers this year. Maybe not in that order exactly.
by MnMsGrly00 on Aug 28, 2011 1:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think not
Aiken is much better than jones, I really dont kno wat people see in him at all. As for roosevelt he’s a better rout runner than both jones and nelson..
Gailey...
I think Gailey has a lot of faith in the guys from last year. Donald Jones has a good size/speed combo and is a beast on special teams. He’s been having a good camp and if he doesn’t get injured last week I’d bet he has a great game tonight like the rest of our offense. We also can’t forget having Parrish in the offense. It’s a totally different dynamic.
Aiken has done well for an undrafted guy. Hes definitely got skills I just don’t see him bumping a 2nd year guy off the roster. At least not yet.
by MnMsGrly00 on Aug 28, 2011 2:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
they are both
“their” guys though… speaking on Aiken vs Jones. It seems a little silly that we wouldn’t consider replacing Jones with Aiken if Aiken is the more gifted player and COULD be just as good on special teams given the opportunity. tough to say whether he has a good game this week if not injured, as he didn’t exactly have a great game week 2 (though we don’t know extent of what he was prepared for prior to the Lee trade… )
by ThaRealTruth on Aug 28, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i couldn't agree more
i order them exactly the same, Aiken only edges due to size, as Naaman runs better routes. I know we will probably keep Jones, but I DON"T UNDERSTAND!!!! I haven’t seen anything from him that the other guys aren’t just as capable of, and DJ hasn’t proven capable of playing on the edge, IMO.
by ThaRealTruth on Aug 28, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
nelson
don’t forget about him, he was very good last year and i expect him to have a very productive year in the slot
by nickjangles on Aug 28, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Man
I have this feeling that Hubbard is gonna make the team
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Jags r better?
I work in jacksonville and all night on the radio shows they all seem to think they blew an easy win. They put down our bills like we were some scrub practice squad team. I just dont see it. our 1st team dominated theirs all night on both sides of the ball. both teams were missing some key starters but that happens on every team. where do they get this superior attitude when they havent won anything. I think we have a very similiar team to the jags on all sides of the ball. decent qb, decent recievers, young defense.
Yeah, well we’ll kick their butts again when we see them in the playoffs!
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
by stetzwebs on Aug 28, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I’ll bet you said this tongue-in-cheek, but I hope you turn out to be right!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Aug 28, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Chris Hairston
Chris Hairston looked really good last night. He looks more natural as a tackle than any of our other tackles. He used his hands really well. He will likely be our starting left tackle at some point. He’s very athletic for his size, but can definately get a lot stronger.
Maybe next year after he starts P90X.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Aug 28, 2011 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't think he's a LT
Maybe in a pinch, but he’s not quick enough laterally. His size is perfect for RT.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I see him as a great RT prospect, too.
by MattRichWarren on Aug 28, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
personally
rather see Bell as the RT and Hairston on the left, IN THE LONG TERM. Hairston is just not strong enough in lower body to be a starter yet. But his history with Clemson, practicing against Gaines Adams (RIP) and DaQuan Bowers sure didn’t hurt him at all. he did REALLY WELL on the left side for the tigers. i think he could be more capable on the left than the right simply because he is less of a “mauler”. what i saw of him there, he seemed to actually have good lateral movement and reach. i will admit to not seeing much of him since then… really looking forward to seeing him tonight.
by ThaRealTruth on Aug 28, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
You can definitely turn your argument about Hairston right around and apply it to Bell just as easily (besides the going up against Adams and Bowers in practice part). Bell is in no way shape or form a mauler. Just have the two guys stand next to each other and Bell is going to look like your prototypical LT whereas Hairston is going to look more like a guard or RT.
I see him more as an RT prospect and I think OBD does as well. He looked good at best against Jax’s deep reserves. I don’t think he does so well if that is Julius Peppers he is trying to take on.
Bell is not a RT prospect. He’s agile. They are looking for a road-grader on the right side and that’s way closer to Hairston.
by MattRichWarren on Aug 29, 2011 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions
A few notes from last night.
1) At least 14 of the Jags points were from blown calls by the refs. At one point in the second half Jacksonville had 97 passing yards and 96 penalty yards for. This was the ONLY factor that kept the game remotely close.
2) Don’t go crowning the OLine yet. Jacksonville has one of the weakest rushes and defensive fronts out there right now. If we could get a quarter against Detroit’s 1st’s then it would show if they really have started to improve.
3) Fitzpatrick was great, he just needs protection, any protection honestly. On the plays where he was rushed he still had significantly more time than in the previous games and was able to make plays.
4) Gailey’s play calling was spectacular. With any ability to execute on the players part he was able to call plays that kept Jacksonville off balance and ineffective all night.
Conclusion, we have almost all of the parts for a winning team (I didn’t see any really weak skill positions last night, even TE looked good) if we can field an effective OL. Behind our OL last night the entire offense looked top notch, they were able to minimize their weaknesses and Gailey’s play calling was stellar.
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