From: iqrh_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Imran Qureshi)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Don't give up on the Bills.
Date: 11 Oct 92 02:01:56 GMT
Organization: University of Rochester - Rochester, New York

I feel really sorry for the Raiders secondary after the whupping they shall
occur on Sunday.  The Bills have a history of having a bad defeat followed by
a severe thumping of the following opponent (does anyone remember the merciful
42-6 win over Indianapolis last year?).  

Even the quiet James Lofton hinted on a local news interview that the Bills
were looking to light up the scoreboard (and they haven't in the past?).

I don't expect the Bills to establish the run and set up the pass this week.
Look for them to open it up with some long balls--something they've been
waiting to do all year.  Thomas should get a lot of action as the Bills build
a 21 or so point lead in the first half.  I think this will also be the week
Carwell "superstar waiting to happen" Gardner gets the ball.  This guy is the
next Okoye/Word at 235 lbs and reasonable speed.  He would be a 1000 yard
rusher on any other team (after all, the Bills are the #1 rushing team in the
NFL again).

For all you Bills Naysayers, you should know that half of Kelly's regular 
receivers are on IR or aren't playing (i.e. Al Edwards and Don Beebe).  Once
Edwards gets ready to play (maybe this week) and Beebe comes off IR Kelly can
exploit his new toys.  In the meantime, I guess we'll just have to watch the
BEST receiver in the game (Andre Reed) do what he has had the potential to do
all of his career--run away with the reception and yardage numbers in the NFL--
take that Jerry Rice (not to discredit him or anything).

The Bills defense is probably the most underrated in the NFL (excluding the
SF "fiasco").  With 3 pro-bowl line backers and one soon to be pro-bowler
(Carlton Bailey) + Bruce, Wright + a secondary with superstar in the making
Henry Jones and already superstar Nate Odomes playing together for the first
time ever, the defense is beginning to gel (they only gave up 320-ish yards
against Miami).  Before the Miami game, they were number two in points allowed
after New Orleans (1 point behind them).

So look for a 15-1/14-2 season and I can't wait until Monday night in Miami.
I think it will be very difficult for the Bills not to get psyched up after
Luis -cocky- Oliver said "We don't need to take the [plane] back to Miami, we
can just ride these Buffaloes all the way down."
OUCH, Luis, you're going to pay for that.  Have you forgotten being BENCHED
in previous Bills games because you totally SUCKED, Luis? 

The in-fighting has started in Miami with Jacksons arrival.  Clayton wants mo'
money, Edmunds wants to play, the whole team is jealous of KJ.  Look for the
over-rated bunch of boys in ferry-colored uniforms to drop a game here and
there and end up with a 10 win season at best (i.e. 6-6 from now on).
BTW, Marino didn't look too happy when NBC commentators asked Jackson about
the differences in Randall's and Marino's style. 
Said the blunt Jackson, "...Oh there's definitel a difference, Randall doesn't
make the receiver do all the work, he can make things happen with his legs and
win games by himself (something to that effect).  But Marino makes the receiver
do all the work, he doesn't move as much."
OUCH, Marino--you'll have to teach your TE some PR.  Marino's facial expressionswhen Jackson was talking were a sight by themselves!

....Enough about Miami....
Hull will probably go Sunday else Mitch Frerotte is a capable back up.  Kelly
is also ready to play (you practically have to maim him to get him not to play).Andre Reed is quietly closing in on Largent's record himself.  He should have
700+ receptions by the 94-95 season (he has 500+ now).  Look for him to finish
second all-time (after J.R.) unless Monk plays more than 2 more years.
Meanwhile, Lofton is padding his yardage record.
Thomas wants a double 1000 yard season. He may have to settle for a 1400 yard
rushing, 800 yard passing season (you know you're good if you get these kinds
of numbers and still don't acheive your goals).
Kelly is blowing away the pack for the best QB in the '90s.  Just look at his
TD-INT ratio.  
I've noticed that there isn't that much Bills conversation in this newsgroup
as I thought there would be (I'm new to the newsgroup).
Maybe I should check rec.sport.football.super bowl winners 1993 ?
Is it because of all the bandwagon fans who probably jumped off last week?
In any case, I hope to stimulate more discussion on the Bills.

Bills fans or Bills haters, any comments, questions about the Bills?
Just mail me anything if you want a direct response....

FROM AN AVID BILLS FAN (I.E. i LIVE AND DIE BY THEM)

IMRAN QURESHI