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Jake Plummer would maybe be a better guy to frame this conversation with. He had tons of talent and was a good leader and energetic, positive guy, yet he never really got over the hump to greatness.

I do think he tries too hard to be The Man, everybody’s All-American QB and face of the franchise, and that’s a big burden for a young guy. Maybe focus more on the football until you get the technique down, then take all the selfies you want.

Sounds like he's not very good.

Also props to Lafayette Pitts, he had a couple of nice break-ups. Though maybe it's because he was being targeted... And Perry had a good night, though I don't know if he looked like an NFL running back, exactly. Yeldon was pretty bad.

Just the body language looks a lot different to me. The offense looks so much more composed and confident when lining up at for the plays. Last year, it seemed like everyone was always awaiting further instructions, then just hoping for the best when the ball was snapped. Allen looks like he knows what he's doing at the line, with intent. Not that his throws look a whole lot better yet...

I feel like the preseason games don't mean as much as they should as far as roster decisions go. How many times have we seen a guy like Brandon Reilly pile up numbers in the second half of these games, only to get cut anyway? I feel like that's what's probably going to happen with McKenzie and Wade. Shining in the second half of a preseason game doesn't seem to get you anywhere, because if the coaching staff thought you were better, they would have played you earlier in the game.

Didn't get to see any run blocking from the starters, though.

For the first time in years, I feel like there are probably 53 guys on the team who don't suck.

Vosean Joseph sighting

The new team looks so different. They look... competent.

More like Lanny Poffo vs. Barry Horowitz.

The house itself is asinine, but the little guest house actually looks pretty cool. I bet they just hang out in the kitchen like everybody else, and never use 95% of the place.

If Barkley gets hurt, my guess is they go with Josh Allen at QB.

I wouldn't say I associate McGahee with any team in particular. This is the kind of thing usually reserved for beloved players who had long, storied careers with one team, then spent their twilight years elsewhere. It also tends to happen in a timely manner, not 5-6 years after you have played. Does anyone in the Baltimore FO even have a history with Willis? Whatever, happy trails. Wish I could have retired in my 30's with millions in the bank.

And here we go.

He had a couple of catastrophe games, but it's such a small sample size, for such an inexperienced QB, in such a dreadful offense. I really don't think it's fair to conclude that he sucks forever. People love to hate.

Don't laugh too hard - No matter how bad the Fins might play, at some point before the year is out, Wilkins is going to drop a 315-pound bomb on Josh Allen. I hope it ends well.

Does anyone know where the phrase "Play-action" came from? It has never made any sense to me. It's even stupider than "Power Play" in hockey.

Sounds like a cap move, where the guy is getting paid too much for a big man with a potential foot problem. They were kind enough to give him time to sign elsewhere for a more rational salary. I don't think the Bills need to chase after this, but lately McBeane seems to have a thing for good players with injury histories.

Sounds like a win for everyone. Kurt Coleman looks like a very solid pickup, and Bush gets to retire comfortably (I hope) at 32. Can you imagine retiring at 30-freaking-two, with millions in the bank?

My favorite Fred move ever was against the Giants in 2011, when he was breaking away on an 80 yard TD, and the DB was just about to catch him as both ran full-speed toward the end zone. Out of nowhere and maintaining full forward speed, Fred makes a little shift to the left at a low angle, which is enough to send the DB off into no-man's land while Fred scores an easy TD. Magical old-man powers right there. There's no name for it that I know of, but Fred had that sudden open-field change of direction at full gallop that made it so hard to close on him.

The Super Bowl is a pretty big game, so I’m told, and Tomlin has won twice.

Tool

Odds are they will be better than that, but as of right now the offense still sucks until they prove otherwise.

At the time, he was the fastest white guy anyone had ever seen. I think that’s part of the legend, too.