Recent content by Buchanty

A lot of good points made in this thread, and mostly the criticism is deserved. The offense was off kilter all game, but substantially more skittish in the second half. The Bills have what appears to be a legitimate defense, although I would hold fire on elevating them to top 5 for a while...

As Games 1 - 4 appear to have become part of the Patriots extended pre-season training, I think the question would be better asked if applied to the 2019 roster that Game 1. I think it is highly probable that both will be on the roster, but that protecting Gronk from unnecessary injury during...

It is going to be close. Brees tailed off at the end of last season, and was a shadow of his early season form (barring Game 1). I wonder if he has the stamina to last a full season and playoffs as time takes its toll, although I noted that he joined the 40 and over club on January 15th. The...

Good point; George Blanda started 126 Games as a kicker, during which time he also performed as a non-starting QB (although I think he is credited with 1 start as a QB). I haven't looked up all kickers as there are quite a few 40 or older, but it would be good to point out Vinatieri's 103 Games...

Now the season is over, I thought it appropriate to update the wonderful table of stats for 40-and older QuantumMechanic provided back in mid October. I did make a couple of changes beyond just updating the data. Firstly I noticed that the stats included all games played in the year the player...

And media consensus proves that we have become addicted to bright shiny objects, the latest, the coolest and the most transient. In football terms it's the touchdowns, the long FGs, the amazing catch, the dazzling run, and ultimately the big play. None of this was on display for more than 3...

Add me to that list, as it has been a while since I contributed, even though I remain a regular reader. Patfanken has always been my goto post when it appears. I hope this temporary hiatus from retirement remains for many years to come.

Well yes, now that Fisher has gone!!

Glad to say the mail finally got through - I just wasn't patient enough and I now have access to my old account. Thanks to IcyPatriot and Ian for helping me out with this. I can now return to being an occasional contributor. Appreciate the help.

The QB-du-jour v Brady debate reminds me of my days reviewing staff. Leaving out the JAGs it came down to three qualities of key employees: Their skill levels and how much they know about the business, how well they work with others in the business, and most importantly how productive they are...

A few more to consider: 1. Humility 2. Selflessness 3. Respect for coach(es) 4. Accountability 5. Appreciation of others (including players on the defense) 6. Resolution in the face of adversity 7. Remorseless quest for improvement (self and team members) 8. Loyalty 9. Self sacrificing...

You have hit on several unknown factors that will determine level of success in the coming season. Consistency and minimizing impact of injury/negative incidents are key to surviving the season and advancing in the post season. Other unknown factors are whether the team will bond, and have the...

It's either him or John Harbaugh, with his deep knowledge of fine whines for any occasion.

The Thumbdrive Covers a couple of memes, including: The drive for the ring on the fifth finger. and "Under one's thumb" is a falconry expression, as control of the falcon, while perched on the arm, was achieved by holding the birds tethers (leather straps attached to its legs) under one's thumb.

What surprised me most was the absences in the list, most notably Eli Manning. Given that both his brothers, Cooper and Peyton, developed serious spinal conditions at different stages of their careers, and that Eli is now 36 heading towards 37 before the coming season playoffs, I would have...