Necessary Roughness with Kisha is a sports blog that focuses on football, both college and professional. However, no topic is off limits.

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Sep
23
2010

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When I think about the upcoming Patriots and Bills game, its hard not look at it as an automatic win.  But to be honest, after the terrible display against the Jets, I don’t know exactly what the Patriots are going to be like this season.  The game brought up a lot of questions in regards to the team’s true weaknesses and strengths.

Here’s my breakdown and opinions on the Patriots next game at home.

Some points:

- Quarterback? Wait, who is it for this game?

- Serious Threats: C.J. Spiller, Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson and Lee Evans

I have some close friends of mine who are die-hard Bills fans and to be honest, I commend them.  It’s not easy being so dedicated to a team who struggle against every opponent every week. Let’s not forget that I am also a Houston Texans, Rockets and Astros fan,  I know all about losing.

From the outside looking in, you may ask: Why are the Bills so bad?  Is it the coaching that has prevented a real team from legitimately forming? Is it the quarterback musical chairs that might be adding to the struggles? Quite possibly.  The Bills have had changed quarterbacks five times within the season in the last six years and this season is no different.  Sunday, the Buffalo Bills and first year coach Chan Gailey selected Harvard alum Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starting quarterback against the New England Patriots in Foxboro.  Trent Edwards was originally named the starter at the beginning of the season, but with the Bills struggling at 0-2, the change seemed to be a necessity.

Who is Ryan Fitzpatrick?

Fitzpatrick is entering his fifth year in the NFL and has been a part of the St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals and is now in his first year with the Buffalo Bills.   Fitzpatrick was drafted in the seventh round by the St. Louis Rams in 2005.

Statically, Fitzpatrick is average.  Throughout his career, Fitzpatrick has never reached a quarterback rating higher than 70.

Fitzpatrick has completed 424 of 734 passes for 4,104 yards in his five year career.  The new Bills starter has shown more poise in the pocket and has a powerful arm able to launch deep passes to the likes of standout wide receiver Lee Evans.

Fitzpatrick was known for possibly having scored a “perfect score” on the Wonderlic.

Fear the Bills?

The Bills may …

 
 
 
Feb
18
2009

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I know, I’ve slacked off. The last time I posted was when the University of Texas was still ranked in NCAA basketball, yeah I know, it sucks for me too.  I’ve been busy with writing for the school paper, work and oh yeah, sleeping.   Is it just me or does it seem like everyone has a comment about the whole Michael Phelps thing, my personal favorite is Seth Myers’ from SNL Really?! Kellogs.  This made me giggle a lot, too bad it was at 4 in the morning and all my roomates were asleep.

Brett, it’s good to quit when you’re on top..Ma$e did.
I know a lot of people want to know what I think of Brett Favre retiring again.  As much I’d like to believe that very touching interview he gave with Ed Werder about being able to “honestly say that he will never play football again.” I just feel like the main reason why he’s retiring isn’t because he’s over football, this guy doesn’t know what else he has left to play for. He’s not playing for the team that he built his career on,  he’s 39 years old and Kurt Warner, who’s only two years younger than him was able to be moved around more than the Rams,  go to the Super Bowl with the EXACT same record as the Jets…and almost win, ALMOST. :(   I’m nowhere near a Favre hater, I think he’s a great QB.
464 touchdowns passes
5,720 completions
65, 127 passing yards
169 regular-season wins
Those numbers are exceptional enough to make him one of the best quarterbacks of all time.  I just really have no sympathy for athletes that play with dedicated fans’ emotions.  My sister Kara is a die-hard Packers fan.  The day he decided to retire the first time, she called me so devastated that I thought it was because she found out that they were canceling The Secret Life of an American Teenager .  When she heard he was retiring again, she was almost indifferent to it.  That sucks.  If Wes Welker said that he would never step into another endzone again to catch the immaculate thing we call a touchdown, I’d be pretty devastated, but if he did 2 times in a span of 2 season, I’d probably punch him in the face.
If Brett Favre decides that he wants to try another run at the NFL …