-I guess because Shawne Merriman got injured 15 minutes into his first ever practice with the Bills, I’m suppose to call the team a bunch of boobs for signing him and declare that “Lights Out” is “Lighs off”. Well, I’m not. Maybe I’m in a good mood, but this isn’t that big of a deal and shouldn’t be looked at as the Bills being cursed or bad luck. OK, maybe it should. Bottom line, the guy hasn’t played football in months, so I’m not up in arms about him getting a minor injury. So, before we call out the Bills for signing a bum, lets wait until the guy gets on the field. Something tells me he’ll be back against Cinncy- (Click “Read more” below for the rest of the article)
-Honestly, I’m getting a little sick and tired of hearing fans and members of the media root for the Bills to lose all their games, so they can get the first pick in the draft. I’m sorry, but when did the first pick represent the changing of the guard for a franchise? Sure, it happens at times, but I’m still seeing Detroit sucking on a tailpipe with all those 1st overall selections. Also, and who am I to bad mouth Mike Schopp (love too), who decided to say that the only interesting part of the Bills season is if they go 0-16. Great, I guess the progress of Stevie Johnson or seeing if CJ Spiller can carry the load are just too much of a story point for Mr. Cheese draft-
-Poor Aaron Maybin. This guy not only stinks on the football field, but his off the field exploits sure aren’t endearing himself to the WNY community. First, he had his little profile in the Baltimore newspaper about his luxurious penthouse on the waterfront (If only we can get anything developed on ours). Now, the dude has a fricken rap song….and not a very good one at that. Look, I’m all for players going beyond the field to endeavor into personal interests, but if there’s one thing I know about the city of Buffalo, and call this a stereotype if you must, they don’t like hot dogs. Not as in the food, mind you. They especially don’t like hot dogs who have less tackles than lyrics that rhyme and lesser sacks than the amount of townhouses you own in Baltimore-
-Really bad break for Roscoe Parrish, who was having a career year as a wide receiver. He really flourished under Gailey’s system this year, being on pace for over 60 catches and 800 yards. Next year sets-up the make it or break it year for Parrish, as he’s heading into his contract year. I have a feeling that his punt return days seem to be numbered, as his numbers have steadily declined over the last two years. Hey, that’s what is to expected from a guy whose 5’9 and 178lbs. In order for Parrish to see a decent 3rd contract, he’s going to have to prove he can be a valuable wide receiver. He was well on his way to doing that prior to his injury. However, there may be some concerns that the wideout is starting to break down. In Parrish’s six years in the NFL, he’s only played 16 games twice in a season-
-Sorry, Bills fans, but the last home game of the year that you’ll be seeing will be the Steelers vs Bills, where the stands will be like 40% black and gold. I’m sure you heard that the game on Sunday will be blacked out, but luckily, I’ll be watching it on a bar stool in Queens, NY and will be sure to write up a post game wrap. Yes, the consolation prize for that is equivalent to being on “Lets make a Deal” and picking the door that had a jackass eating hay-
-I honestly don’t have much to say about Lindy Ruff coaching his 1,000th game. I don’t know what it is, but I’m not exactly moved by it. I’m sorry, but it just doesn’t seem like that big of a milestone for me. I don’t know why? I mean you coached a 1,000 games. Maybe if it were like 700 wins, I’d be more happy, but it just doesn’t seem like a great accomplishment. Look, I like Ruff, but I just don’t think a 1,000 games is that awesome. Sorry-
-Hey!! the Sabres are back!! And they won two games in a row!! OK, honestly, I’m more happy about Tyler Myers actually having a good stretch of games. He got 3 points last night against New Jersey and has been turning over the puck a little less over his last few games-
-Look, even thought the Sabres scored 4 goals (5 if you’re counting the S.O.), they need to tighten their game in the defensive zone. As much as the apologists said that this team didn’t have scoring issues last year because they ranked 10th in that category, the majority of their goals came against basement teams. I know Lindy tried to set the precedent by saying this team was going to score 20 more goals this year than last during training camp, but the Sabres don’t have that sort of firepower. Frankly, they have to play really dull, old-school defensive hockey. Just win those lame ass 2-1 games-
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