Random Thoughts

First thought: I need a beer, or ten.

Good news today, the Sabres woke up and beat someone. The won 4-1 tonight in Atlanta, a team who historically we either do one of two things: lose to them, or beat them 8 - 0. It was a good win for the boys tonight. Vanek scored, Ennis got one, Myers got one.. and Cody McCormick? Yes, Cody McCormick is now tied for 2nd on the team with 2 goals on the season. It was a stroll in the park for Miller, who didn't see a shot until almost 15 minutes into the game. Now the challenge is to string a couple of these performances in a row.. like 10 or so, because 2-4-1 through 7 games isn't really that good.


Second Thought: The virtual Tom Brady is just as annoying as his real life counterpart.

I seriously think it is physically and emotionally impossible to hate something as much as I hate Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the entire New England Patriots organization (Teddy Bruschi is one of the most bias people on SportsCenter today. I hate him about as much as I hate Brady.). Let's just say I'm not applying for any jobs with the Patriots or New England Revolution anytime soon, or ever for that matter. Now, I know that ShoeBox hates the Jets and their fans, and believe me, I do too. But the Patriots take the cake. It's probably because they just destroy the Bills every time they play them.

Or I haven't seen the Bills beat the Patriots since I was 14 years old. My bet is it's one of those reasons. I even hate the Patriots on Madden. I played them tonight, and I literally did everything I possibly could to hit Tom Brady as much as possible. It's bad when you reach the point where you try everything possible to injure a person's image on a video game, right?


Third Thought: HALLELUJAH MARK SCHLERETH!

Can I get an AMEN?!!?

In my opinion, hits the nail on the head. Chances ESPN had any idea he was going to go off like this? 0%? Jabs at soccer, use of an iPad, calling for two hand touch football on Sundays, and my favorite part, jabs at the Patriots. He used the full bag of tricks for this one. I wonder if Apple will use this clip for there next commercial? National Hypocrite League? Everything he said is completely true. The only hit that should've been fined was the Meriweather hit. The others were all football plays. Every single one of them. NFL, let's be honest here, you have more than proved your point about making your players become more accountable for their actions (see Vick, Michael; Roethlisberger, Ben), this is just taking everything way too far. Let the players play, don't fine them for playing football the way it is supposed to be played.

Final Thought: This post would've been a lot funnier if I had those beers in me.

Lynch trade now looks that much better.

The Patriots traded Randy Moss to the Vikings today for a 3rd round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.  I really don't understand this trade from a Patriots stand point and if I were a Pats fan, I'd be pretty upset right now.  The Patriots just traded away their best WR, a first ballot hall of famer, for a 3rd round pick.  They essentially traded away any chance they had of winning the Superbowl this year for another draft pick.  Sure they're going to have 2 picks in every single round in the 2011 NFL Draft, but still.  The NFL and it's fans are all about "what have you done for me lately," and lately, the Patriots just traded away any chance they had this year.

Straight cash homie.

The Patriots WR core now consists of: Wes Welker, Julian Edelman, Darnell Jenkins, Tyree Barnes, Taylor Price, Matthew Slater, and Shun White.  Outside of Welker, none of these names are really striking fear into the hearts of opposing CB's and Defensive Coordinators.

What's my point in all of this?  The Buffalo Bills' trade of Marshawn Lynch to the Seattle Seahawks just looks that much better now in my opinion.  The Bills traded Lynch for a 4th round pick this year, and a conditional pick (5th or 6th round) in the 2012 draft.  Sure Lynch is much younger than Moss, and maybe it's a valid argument that Moss is entering the downside of his career.  But you can't ignore the fact that Moss still put up 1,264 yards and 13 TD's last year compared to Lynch's 450 yards and 2 TD's.  When comparing the 2 players, there really is no comparison.  Lynch is a 24 year old RB, it's pretty much become commonplace that NFL RB's fall off the table once they hit the age of 30 (If they've been starting since entering the league that is).  It only stands to reason that Lynch should not be an exception to this rule, ESPECIALLY when taking into consideration his running style.  Where as a player like Moss has spent his entire career essentially avoiding contact by just running by people and catching a whole mess of TD's. A style of player that is much more conducive to a long and productive NFL career.

Taking a pounding, as usual.

Moss should have no trouble playing another 3-4 seasons as a very productive WR.  Where as, who knows what Seattle is going to get out of Lynch.  A player who in my opinion (as stated in my previous post about him) has largely disappointed since he entered the league; whether it be ON the field, or OFF the field.  Bills fans, you can complain about it all you like, but getting 2 picks including a 4th rounder for Lynch, was a steal.  Stop thinking about WHERE he was drafted, and start thinking about WHAT he's done in this league; which isn't much.  Also, keep in mind, just because the Bills traded Lynch for a 4th round pick, doesn't necessarily mean they're going to draft someone with said 4th round pick.  They could package the pick to move up to a better pick in the draft.  Just something to keep in mind when you're crying about how you can no longer wear your Marshawn Lynch jersey you spent 50 dollars on.