35Pete
December 14th, 2007, 4:58:10 PM
Pete: Welcome to Listen Up! Tell us about how you found the joint and what keeps you addicted.
Triple P: I honestly don't remember how I found this place... I think it was a search engine. I started out lurking, getting my Bills info from people posting articles and speculation in Hardcore. I started posting when i came home from partying... I had had a couple cocktails and something someone posted really struck a nerve and I felt it necessary to respond... I really started posting alot during the start of FA when we signed Spikes and many others... i used to sit in the computer lab at College and read the range for hours.
Being out of town, the range is really the only place I can talk about the teams I love with others who feel the same way. I have read alot of other team boards and I can honestly say the range is second to none.
Pete: Are the Bills going to make the playoffs? Final record? Why?
Triple P: Absolutely. I am generally pretty optimistic, but I the last 10 years of so have grounded me a little... that being said, there is no reason we can't win out and make the playoffs. We're probably playing our best team football of the year and our schedule is pretty favorable... it won't be easy, but this team can play with everyone we play in the next 3 weeks... Final record 10-6.
Pete: How will the Cleveland game pan out?
Triple P: If the weather is bad, like predicted, I think its gonna be a knock-down, drag out affair. I think this favors us, given the emergence of Freejack and the return of Lynch. We'll be able to run, and our best bet is to keep a high powered Cleveland O off the field. If we can get a lead and force the Browns to play catch up in bad weather I think we can generate some turnovers. Turnovers are going to be key, like they usually are in games against evenly matched teams. I fear that if Cleveland gets a lead they will pound it out with Lewis, who I don't think we match up with well.
The X-Factor is that if there is a team more cursed than The Bills, its Cleveland... I like our chances.
Pete: What's your take on Jim McNally?
Triple P: You know, I honestly don't know what it takes to be a good line coach. We've had issues with the line in previous years, but they are really coming together now. we finally made some solid additions to the line, and after a "gelling" period they seem to be playing well. Fowler is, IMO, the weak link...an upgrade at center could turn a good line into a great line. If we could clone Kent Hull I would be alot more comfortable...
Pete: Do you think Trent will blossom, tank, or be a bluechipper? Why?
Triple P: He's shown me quite a bit so far. Especially since he's playing, I imagine, WELL before he was ever supposed to. He's playing better than most rookies do. I think he's a prototype size, he's got an arm, good vision, and a good head on his shoulders.
If this is just the tip of the iceberg he could be great, if this is his ceiling then he'll be a servicable QB. Because if his inexperiance and age I don't see why he won't get better... I'm not "sold" yet.. but I'm pretty excited about his potential.
I also like the "Last QB call of Bill Walsh" factor. Just another reason to think we might get lucky.
Pete: Who's the funniest guy on the Range?
Triple P: Me.
Seriously, there are tons of posters that crack me up... Emo, JoeMama, Sukie, teh C, Dasaybz, all the shoutboxxx guys are pretty hilarious. Shiva is funny, not in a joking around way, but the way he busts balls is good for a laugh (even if thier mine) Spiked is good too.
Lotta funny on the range.... but yeah... its me.
Pete: Hottest woman on the planet. Pics please?
Triple P: I have, and always will, say Jennifer Connolly.... classy, gets her gear off in movies, nice rack, great eyes... damn. If you haven't seen "The Hot Spot" you really should... probably one of my favorite movies, and i couldn't tell you what its about ;)
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_5.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_6.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_10.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_18.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_9.jpg
Pete: Who would you replace Steve Fairchild with?
Triple P: I'd like to see us stay in house. Schonert wouldn't be a bad choice...he already has a relationship with edwards, and it would preserve continuity. AVP would be interesting... people seem to think he could be a solid OC someday.. he's a Bill through and through... I'd be fine with it i guess.
Pete: What positions would you draft 1-3 next year? (Remember, we have 2 3rds.) Why?
Triple P: We're talking about 4 picks...I'd take a WR, a C, a TE, and a DE. Maybe a CB, but i don't hate what we've got back there...a solid pass rushing DE would only improve the secondary. We need a possession WR with some size, and a gamebreaking TE. a C upgrade is necessary..but unless its a really special player i don't think a rookie C is going to be ready to step in next season.
I love the job we've done drafting over the last few years... i imagine we'll be scratching our heads in April, but I've learned to judge the picks on the field, instead of in the spring.
Pete: Do you think the Bills will stay in Buffalo? Why or why not?
Triple P: Yes. There are too many people who love the Bills and love Buffalo who are working on the situation. I prefer not to think about this because i don't know how stuff like this works.... If they did move i would never watch a game of NFL football again.
Pete: Who won biggest drunk last week? Billsman, Sukie, or Victor?
Triple P: Sukie. He couldn't even see.
Pete: Are you a drunk? It's OK. You are among friends. Admitting is the first stage of recovery.
Triple P: Um...Yeah. I like the sauce.... not like i used to though. i'll still tear it up on occasion (This Sunday will be one occasion) but I was a much more prolific drinking in my early 20's....
Anymore I have a couple beers, a glass of scotch or 2 and get to bed early most evenings.... I'll still make a statement, booze wise, now and then though.
Pete: What about Fred? Is he insane or what?
Triple P: Jackson? He's a solid football player and a great compliment to Lynch. its good to know we have a guy who can step in and make plays if something were to happen to Beast Mode.
Pete: How will the LSU-OSU game play out?
Triple P: Its gonna be interesting. I didn't really expect to be in the title game again this year, but i think we've got a good shot. we run the ball well, and we play good D... i imagine Senator Tressel learned something last year. I wouldn't expect a blowout either way... i think this game is gonna be a fun one. i will be in attendence down at The Superdome, and i'm usually a difference maker. Go Buckeyes!
Pete: Any final thoughts or comments?
Triple P: Thanks to everyone who posts here and is part of this community, and thanks to everyone who contributes time and money. This place gives transplants and out of towners a chance to feel like part of the Buffalo community even if they are far away... my Buffalo sports fan experiance wouldn't be the same without it.
Triple P: I honestly don't remember how I found this place... I think it was a search engine. I started out lurking, getting my Bills info from people posting articles and speculation in Hardcore. I started posting when i came home from partying... I had had a couple cocktails and something someone posted really struck a nerve and I felt it necessary to respond... I really started posting alot during the start of FA when we signed Spikes and many others... i used to sit in the computer lab at College and read the range for hours.
Being out of town, the range is really the only place I can talk about the teams I love with others who feel the same way. I have read alot of other team boards and I can honestly say the range is second to none.
Pete: Are the Bills going to make the playoffs? Final record? Why?
Triple P: Absolutely. I am generally pretty optimistic, but I the last 10 years of so have grounded me a little... that being said, there is no reason we can't win out and make the playoffs. We're probably playing our best team football of the year and our schedule is pretty favorable... it won't be easy, but this team can play with everyone we play in the next 3 weeks... Final record 10-6.
Pete: How will the Cleveland game pan out?
Triple P: If the weather is bad, like predicted, I think its gonna be a knock-down, drag out affair. I think this favors us, given the emergence of Freejack and the return of Lynch. We'll be able to run, and our best bet is to keep a high powered Cleveland O off the field. If we can get a lead and force the Browns to play catch up in bad weather I think we can generate some turnovers. Turnovers are going to be key, like they usually are in games against evenly matched teams. I fear that if Cleveland gets a lead they will pound it out with Lewis, who I don't think we match up with well.
The X-Factor is that if there is a team more cursed than The Bills, its Cleveland... I like our chances.
Pete: What's your take on Jim McNally?
Triple P: You know, I honestly don't know what it takes to be a good line coach. We've had issues with the line in previous years, but they are really coming together now. we finally made some solid additions to the line, and after a "gelling" period they seem to be playing well. Fowler is, IMO, the weak link...an upgrade at center could turn a good line into a great line. If we could clone Kent Hull I would be alot more comfortable...
Pete: Do you think Trent will blossom, tank, or be a bluechipper? Why?
Triple P: He's shown me quite a bit so far. Especially since he's playing, I imagine, WELL before he was ever supposed to. He's playing better than most rookies do. I think he's a prototype size, he's got an arm, good vision, and a good head on his shoulders.
If this is just the tip of the iceberg he could be great, if this is his ceiling then he'll be a servicable QB. Because if his inexperiance and age I don't see why he won't get better... I'm not "sold" yet.. but I'm pretty excited about his potential.
I also like the "Last QB call of Bill Walsh" factor. Just another reason to think we might get lucky.
Pete: Who's the funniest guy on the Range?
Triple P: Me.
Seriously, there are tons of posters that crack me up... Emo, JoeMama, Sukie, teh C, Dasaybz, all the shoutboxxx guys are pretty hilarious. Shiva is funny, not in a joking around way, but the way he busts balls is good for a laugh (even if thier mine) Spiked is good too.
Lotta funny on the range.... but yeah... its me.
Pete: Hottest woman on the planet. Pics please?
Triple P: I have, and always will, say Jennifer Connolly.... classy, gets her gear off in movies, nice rack, great eyes... damn. If you haven't seen "The Hot Spot" you really should... probably one of my favorite movies, and i couldn't tell you what its about ;)
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_5.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_6.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_10.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_18.jpg
http://www.gagreport.com/Funny_Pictures/Jennifer_connelly/jennifer_connelly_9.jpg
Pete: Who would you replace Steve Fairchild with?
Triple P: I'd like to see us stay in house. Schonert wouldn't be a bad choice...he already has a relationship with edwards, and it would preserve continuity. AVP would be interesting... people seem to think he could be a solid OC someday.. he's a Bill through and through... I'd be fine with it i guess.
Pete: What positions would you draft 1-3 next year? (Remember, we have 2 3rds.) Why?
Triple P: We're talking about 4 picks...I'd take a WR, a C, a TE, and a DE. Maybe a CB, but i don't hate what we've got back there...a solid pass rushing DE would only improve the secondary. We need a possession WR with some size, and a gamebreaking TE. a C upgrade is necessary..but unless its a really special player i don't think a rookie C is going to be ready to step in next season.
I love the job we've done drafting over the last few years... i imagine we'll be scratching our heads in April, but I've learned to judge the picks on the field, instead of in the spring.
Pete: Do you think the Bills will stay in Buffalo? Why or why not?
Triple P: Yes. There are too many people who love the Bills and love Buffalo who are working on the situation. I prefer not to think about this because i don't know how stuff like this works.... If they did move i would never watch a game of NFL football again.
Pete: Who won biggest drunk last week? Billsman, Sukie, or Victor?
Triple P: Sukie. He couldn't even see.
Pete: Are you a drunk? It's OK. You are among friends. Admitting is the first stage of recovery.
Triple P: Um...Yeah. I like the sauce.... not like i used to though. i'll still tear it up on occasion (This Sunday will be one occasion) but I was a much more prolific drinking in my early 20's....
Anymore I have a couple beers, a glass of scotch or 2 and get to bed early most evenings.... I'll still make a statement, booze wise, now and then though.
Pete: What about Fred? Is he insane or what?
Triple P: Jackson? He's a solid football player and a great compliment to Lynch. its good to know we have a guy who can step in and make plays if something were to happen to Beast Mode.
Pete: How will the LSU-OSU game play out?
Triple P: Its gonna be interesting. I didn't really expect to be in the title game again this year, but i think we've got a good shot. we run the ball well, and we play good D... i imagine Senator Tressel learned something last year. I wouldn't expect a blowout either way... i think this game is gonna be a fun one. i will be in attendence down at The Superdome, and i'm usually a difference maker. Go Buckeyes!
Pete: Any final thoughts or comments?
Triple P: Thanks to everyone who posts here and is part of this community, and thanks to everyone who contributes time and money. This place gives transplants and out of towners a chance to feel like part of the Buffalo community even if they are far away... my Buffalo sports fan experiance wouldn't be the same without it.