SB Nation User Blog: o.c.blazerfan

Is it finally Runyan time?

o.c.blazerfan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:24:30 -0000

Our O-line is dwindling by the game. Even DJ admitted they need to get someone to plug the holes. L.J. Shelton or Runyan seem like the best options to me. I have been wanting Runyan since the day they cut Walker. I don't think Jonas Jennings is going to last more than a quarter without injury. Who do you want the Bills to sign?

On another note, I am finally starting to give up on Edwards. I have been hoping he would break out and return to early '08 form. Now I am starting to join the rest of you in thinking of starting over at QB. How about drafting Bradford, Locker or McCoy while keeping Edwards for the next year or 2?

Who are your 5 favorite and least favorite Bills players/coaches of all time?

o.c.blazerfan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:42:47 -0000

My all time favorite Bills - Steve Tasker, Joe Cribbs, Reggie McKenzie, Don Beebe and Bruce Smith. There are so many to choose from, but these 5 stand out for me.

Coaches Marv, Chuck Knox, Lou Saban, Joe Collier and Walt Corey.

Jairus Byrd is moving up my list! His recent play, ties to the '80s through his dad and ties to my state of Oregon are making him my current favorite. Brian Moorman, Lee Evans, Fred Jackson and Terrence McGee round out my current fave five.

5 least favorite - Rob Johnson, J.P. Losman, O.J. Simpson, Al Cowlings and Mike Williams.

Least favorite Coaches - Dick Jauron, Hank Bullough, John Rauch, Gegg Williams and Wade Phillips.

A few fleeting thoughts I need to get out of my head

o.c.blazerfan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:16:32 -0000

1. Jeff Garcia. He, like Doug Flutie, is a savvy vet who knows how to win. If we want to actually make a run at the playoffs why not give him a shot? Jauron should be in panic mode. It seems like a foregone conclusion that if the Bills don't make the playoffs he is done. At least I hope so!

2. Tim Tebow. Again, not the prototypical QB, but a winner and a leader. Definitely wouldn't use a 1st or 2nd round pick on him, but if he falls to the 3rd, I would take a gamble on him. Drew Brees is another example of a guy that wasn't the perfect specimen coming out of college, but is a smart, talented winner. Doug Flutie or Rob Johnson should have taught us something. I would want the Bills to take the best OL/LB available in rounds 1 and 2, but after that would not mind looking at QB.

3. Now that NBA season has begun, I am turning my thoughts to the Portland Trailblazers. (I live in Oregon). I'm predicting 57-25 and losing to Orlando in the Finals. The Lakers may be the safe pick from the West, but I HATE the Lakers.

A glimmer of hope.....

o.c.blazerfan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:29:05 -0000

After all but giving up on the season after the dismal loss to the Browns, yesterday's win against a good team has given me a small glimmer of hope. Maybe the Jets will falter, the Dolphins won't get on track and the Patriots plane will crash. Seriously though, I can now picture 8 -8 rather than the 5-11 I was thinking last week.

If......Leodis would've held on, we would be 3-3 and the Pats would be too. If.....Roscoe would have been smart and the offense would've shown up vs. the Browns, we could be 4-2. Those are a couple painful ifs, but it kind of helped me think we aren't that terrible. Maybe we can still get back to semi-respectability. However, I'm not sure if a so-so season is worth it if it means Jauron sticking around. I'd rather fall flat and make sure he's gone than go 8-8 or 9-7 and have Ralph give him yet another chance.

Maybe next year.....

o.c.blazerfan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:43 -0000

I hate to give up this early, but a 38 -10 loss to the 0-3 Dolphins is a REALLY bad sign. Plus, they were playing without their starting QB and one of their best defensive players. Maybe 7 - 9 or worse will get Jauron fired finally. We need a lot to change, and I think it starts at the top. I am usually the overly optimistic Bills fan, but this year just feels really bad. Maybe they'll prove me wrong, but I highly doubt it.

Now I'm hoping for the Falcons, Vikings or Saints to play the Chargers in the Super Bowl.

Watching Vikings VS. Packers tonight with my brother who is a big Vikings fan. Should be interesting. If you haven't heard the Favre Sears radio commercial it's pretty funny. He can't decide which TV to buy, and makes fun of himself and his waffling.

My All Time Cowboys Team

o.c.blazerfan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:37:41 -0000

I'm a Bills fan, so it's hard to do this - still remembering the Super Bowl beatdowns. Anyway, see what you think. Comments welcome. If you have someone to add, who would they replace and why. I do think McBriar is the best punter, but put White on there because of his flexibility. O-line has definitely been a strong point for the Cowboys through the years.

C- Mark Stepnoski, Dave Manders, Andre Gurode
G- Larry Allen, John Niland, Nate Newton, Herb Scott, Blaine Nye
T- Rayfield Wright, Ralph Neely, Erik Williams, Flozell Adams
TE- Jason Witten, Billy Joe Dupree, Jay Novacek
WR- Michael Irvin, Bob Hayes, Drew Pearson, Tony Hill, Frank Clarke
QB- Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Danny White
FB- Don Perkins, Darryl Johnston, Robert Newhouse
RB- Emmitt Smith, Tony Dorsett, Calvin Hill, Herschel Walker
P- Danny White (QB)
DT- Bob Lilly, Randy White, Jethro Pugh, Larry Cole
DE- Harvey Martin, Too Tall Jones, George Andrie, Jim Jeffcoat
MLB- Lee Roy Jordan, Bob Bruenig
LB- Chuck Howley, Dexter Coakley, D.D. Lewis, Greg Ellis (DE)
S- Cliff Harris, Darren Woodson, Charlie Waters, Roy Williams
CB- Mel Renfro, Cornell Green, Everson Walls, Deion Sanders
K- Rafael Septien
KR- Mel Renfro, Herschel Walker, Cliff Harris
PR- Deion Sanders, Bob Hayes
ST - Bill Bates (S)
Head Coach - Tom Landry

Cowboys with Bills ties (23): Dale Hellestrae, Halvor Hagen, Ross Tucker, Tom Myslinski, Ron Howard, Robert Awalt, Ryan Neufeld, Terrell Owens, Kevin Williams, Peerless Price, Drew Bledsoe, Darian Barnes, Anthony Thomas, Marv Bateman, JIM JEFFCOAT, Marcellus Wiley, Pat Toomay, Tody Smith, Anthony Dickerson, Izell Reese, Rod Hill, Efren Herrera, Wade Phillips

My All Time Dolphins Team

o.c.blazerfan — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:14:50 -0000

C- Dwight Stephenson, Jim Langer
G- Larry Little, Bob Kuechenberg, Ed Newman, Roy Foster, Keith Sims
T- Richmond Webb, Norm Evans, Wayne Moore
TE- Randy McMichael, Keith Jackson
WR- Paul Warfield, Mark Duper, Mark Clayton, Nat Moore, O.J. McDuffie, Duriel Harris
QB- Dan Marino, Bob Griese
FB- Larry Csonka, Andra Franklin
RB- Mercury Morris, Tony Nathan, Ricky Williams, Jim Kiick, Ronnie Brown
P- Reggie Roby
NT- Bob Baumhower, Tim Bowens, Manny Fernandez
DE- Jason Taylor, Bill Stanfill, Doug Betters, Vern Den Herder
ILB- Zach Thomas, Nick Buonticonti, John Offerdahl, A.J. Duhe (DE)
OLB- Kim Bokamper, Bob Brudzinski, Bob Matheson
S- Dick Anderson, Jake Scott, Brock Marion, Glenn Blackwood
CB- Sam Madison, Patrick Surtain, Curtis Johnson, Tim Foley (S), Don McNeal
K- Olindo Mare
KR- Mercury Morris, Duriel Harris, Brock Marion
PR- O.J. McDuffie, Jake Scott
ST - Jim Jensen (QB/WR/RB)
Head Coach- Don Shula

Feel free to disagree, just give me a reason why you do. DB was tough (see earlier post). Some really good MLB/ILB choices but not so much with LB/OLB. Any good OLB I missed? Bryan Cox does not count in my book. Being a Bills fan, he was enemy #1. Just can't do it. Officially, yes he belongs, but I personally can't include Mr. double middle fingers to the crowd.

Dolphins with Bills Ties (34): Ethan Albright, Jamie Nails, Ken Rice, Howard Kindig, Willie Young, Marcus Spriggs, Marlin Briscoe, Charlie Rogers, Bo Roberson, Ike Hill, Cookie Gilchrist, Billy Joe, Jim Braxton, Joe Auer, Thurman Thomas, Joe Cribbs, Sammy Morris, James Saxon, John Kidd, Frank Cornish, Jim Dunaway, Laverne Torczon, Karl Wilson, Tony Furjanic, Keith Newman, Corey Moore, Travares Tillman, Chris Green, Troy Vincent, Willie West, Ray Hill, Kiwaukee Thomas, Booth Lusteg, Carl Mauck

Last Cut For My All Time Dolphins Team

o.c.blazerfan — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:41:02 -0000

I am a Bills fan, but I am making all time teams for the other, lesser, NFL squads during the offseason. Just kidding - jealous of the super bowl wins. Almost done, but saved the biggest rival for last.

I am getting close to finishing my Dolphins team, but still a couple players over. I need to cut 2 DBs, and I'm trying to decide between Glenn Blackwood, Louis Oliver and William Judson. Any insight from you true Dophins fans would help.

One other question. Who do you think is the best tailback in Dolphins history? Tony Nathan may be best all-around back, Mercury fastest, Ricky Williams best power back (earlier in his career) and Jim Kiick and Ronnie Brown factor in too. I'm leaning Mercury, but can be swayed.

Thanks

My All Time 49ers Team

o.c.blazerfan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:47:42 -0000

With my long offseason I have been doing all time teams for all the NFL clubs. I'm a Bills fan, already thinking "next year". Maybe you guys can feel my pain?

Feel free to offer suggestions.

C- Jesse Sapolu, Forrest Blue
G- Randy Cross, Guy McIntyre, Woody Peoples, Bruno Banducci
T- Bob St. Clair, Len Rohde, Harris Barton, Steve Wallace
TE- Brent Jones, Ted Kwalik
WR- Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, Dwight Clark, Gene Washington, John Taylor, Billy Wilson
QB- Joe Montana, Steve Young, John Brodie
FB- Joe Perry, Ken Willard, Tom Rathman
RB- Roger Craig, Hugh McElhenny, Garrison Hearst, Frank Gore
P- Tommy Davis
DT- Leo Nomellini, Bryant Young, Michael Carter, Charlie Krueger
DE- Cedrick Hardman, Tommy Hart, Fred Dean
MLB- Ken Norton, Mike Walter, Patrick Willis
LB- Dave Wilcox, Charles Haley (DE), Matt Hazeltine, Julian Peterson
S- Ronnie Lott, Tim McDonald, Merton Hanks, Dwight Hicks
CB- Jimmy Johnson, Eric Wright, Kermit Alexander, Eric Davis
K- Ray Wersching
KR- Abe Woodson (CB)
Head Coach- Bill Walsh

49ers with Bills Ties (35): Bob Penchion, Jonas Jennings, Eason Ramson, Tony Cline, TERRELL OWENS, Kevin Williams, Joe Cribbs, O.J. Simpson, Vic Washington, Randy Jackson, Fred Smerlas, Ted Washington, Earl Edwards, Al Cowlings, Karl Wilson, Sean Moran, Jeff Posey, Elston Ridgle, Oliver Barnett, Chidi Ahanatou, Takeo Spikes, Tom Cousineau, Marv Matuszak, Dave Washington, Jay Foreman, Billy Atkins, Pierson Priouleau, Nate Clements, Mario Clark, James Williams, Jason Webster, Mike Holmes, Pete Kugler, Tony Sardisco, Jerry Smith

My All Time Jets 53 man team (plus a coach)

o.c.blazerfan — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:43:32 -0000

I am a Bills fan, but also an overall NFL fan. I'm making all time team for all the teams in the league. Mostly this is based on total contibution to the team, but also some personal opinion too. One big one here, NO GASTINEAU. He is one of my all time least favorite players. Anyway, here goes:

C- Kevin Mawae, Joe Fields, Jim Sweeney
G- Randy Rassmussen, Dave Herman, Dan Alexander
T- Winston Hill, Marvin Powell, Jason Fabini
TE- Mickey Shuler, Jerome Barkum, Rich Caster
WR- Don Maynard, Wesley Walker, Wayne Chrebet, Al Toon, Laverneus Coles, George Sauer
QB- Joe Namath, Ken O'Brien, Chad Pennington
FB- Matt Snell, Richie Anderson, Bill Mathis
RB- Curtis Martin, Freeman McNeil, Emerson Boozer
P- Curley Johnson
DT- Joe Klecko, John Elliott, Marty Lyons
DE- Gerry Philbin, John Abraham, Verlon Biggs, Shaun Ellis
ILB- Al Atkinson, Kyle Clifton, Marvin Jones, Lance Mehl
OLB- Mo Lewis, Larry Grantham, Ralph Baker, Greg Buttle
S- Bill Baird, Erik McMillan, Burgess Owens, Victor Green
CB- Aaron Glenn, James Hasty, Dainerd Paulson, Bobby Jackson
K- Pat Leahy
KR- Bruce Harper (RB/WR)
Head Coach- Weeb Ewbank

Jets with Bills ties (41): Dave Foley, Ken Jones, Howard Kindig, Brad Banta, Art Powell, Chris Burkett, Lou Piccone, Quinn Early, Perry Richards, Frank Reich, Matt Robinson, Al Dorow, Johnny Green, Mike Taliaferro, Billy Joe, Darian Barnes, Bill Shockley, Clint Haslerig, John Kidd, Sid Youngleman, Karl Wilson, Don Smith, Tom Saidock, Henry Schmidt, Laverne Torczon, Sam Cowart, Jim Haslett, Tim Cofield, Mark Merrill, Rich Lewis, Kenyatta Wright, Bill Atkins, Jim Leonhard, Ray Abruzzese, Cliff Hicks, Willie West, Jerome Henderson, Pete Carroll, Willie Zapalac