RochesterLifer

I live in Boston. Yes, if I see Buffalo apparel, "Go Bills" is automatic. I also write it on white boards in our office building. Haven't been caught yet.

You've got it backward. The worry of some fans reflects on them, not the team. Also, "this is not a good team" reveals your bias and lack of knowledge. We are what our record says we are, 4-2 and on pace to win the AFC East.

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Prepping for two games this week is McDermott being a professional - which he certainly is. Traveling to Tennessee is acquiescing to the NFL, accepting that the NFL is prioritizing player safety. If you believe they are, then good. I believe the NFL is placing health and safety as a secondary concern, which is why I believe refusing to go to Tenesee would be a strong act of leadership, in the name of health and safety, by the Bills organization.

Yes, that is why I would view it as a strong act of leadership. Leadership means sacrifice. And, it is that easy, when you stand on principle.

Having quietly watched the situation and read about the positives/exposures/infections, I am not confident that the Titans are even close to being able to host others without passing the virus on. I would like to see McDermott and Beane tell the NFL that the Bills are refusing to go to Tenessee at this time. Honestly, I believe that would be a strong leadership act. Buffalo's facility is (as far as testing has shown) clean, so far. If ONE member of our organization, player or coach, gets infected in Tenessee, the entire Bills organization will be challenged to get past it for a month - or more. I think it is time for the Bills organization to face the NFL and firmly say, "enough is enough, we're not doing this."

Oh heck, if being out of shape is part of the deal, please sign me up. I am a retired rugby player, after a 30 year career. The only advantage that gives me is full knowledge that I cannot run the width of a field. Isn't that why they have zone defenses?

In the Super Bowl years, penalties on our offense used to make me happy because it gave Kelly and Thurm the chance to rack up more yards. I was that confident and relaxed. I am not currently there yet. In fact, these first four weeks have had me a nervous, shaking, sweaty wreck. Without my bourbon, I wouldn't survive. Seriously, I do believe in Josh, the team and especially McDermott. I think McDermott is special. Awesome times!

Easy on the language there, Buddy.

For the second straight week, the Bills are on local TV in Boston. Oh, happy day! BTW - local Pats fans still speak as if they don't know who we are. These are the best of times.

Thank you, Shaw, for a great write up and providing a Sunday morning smile to Bills fans. I believe yesterday's roster decisions, and most significantly, the decision to keep Trent Murphy, is an exclamation point on your assessment. Our priority is winning - now, not saving money for next year. Sundays became exciting as soon as Beane and McDermott joined the Bills. Next week, Sundays will become thrilling.

Is this true? I try to pay close attention and haven't seen anything about AJ struggling.

I work for a biotech that is heavily involved in COVID test development and production. A problem (not the only one, but one) is tests being administered by unqualified people. That has led to false positives. Testing has to be conducted according to procedure, by qualified health professionals. Results have too many implications to not be taken seriously.

This, completely, We had a fully developed, check-down game manager We now have a developing swashbuckler Whether you like Josh or not (me like), any comparison to Tyrod is a fail.

Congratulations on the injection of snark. Of course, it adds nothing to the conversation and shows no real thinking skills. But, well done. Oh, and I really don't get the Ford hate.

This may be the most poory written product I have seen in my life. Were you attempting to be incomprehensible? If so, congratulations.

I think the single-most overlooked Bill needs to be in this discussion, Kent Hull. He was the rock, the glue and the offensive line brains.

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This is a fun list, for not having a first rounder. If we go the "big nickel" direction, it will tell me that McDermott is committed to a top three defense. I believe in our brain trust enough to celebrate whichever direction they go.

This is what made our quarterback purgatory all the more painful. E.J., Fitz and Tyrod are all good guys that I was proud to have on our team and wanted to see succeed. Not being a winning NFL QB does not make someone "mentally weak" or a bad person, just not a winning NFL QB. As a die-hard Bills fan (like everyone here), it's been painful. Josh, another seemingly good guy, please break the spell. I am rooting hard for you.

I think SI hits it right on the head. I'm a huge fan of Josh Allen, liking everything I see, both physically and his intangibles. However, the fact is, until he takes control of the game, he hasn't yet taken control of a game. I'm hoping this is his breakthrough year. But it will be difficult for me to forget about that lateral attempt in the playoffs. https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/04/10/ranking-ever-team-quarterback-situation Depth chart: Josh Allen, Matt Barkley, Davis Webb "Josh Allen grew immensely last year and has the tools to make another leap in Year 3; the question is whether or not it will happen. I think some of the statistics behind Allen’s breakout season are concerning, though an upgraded weapon set and another year of experience for his offensive line may prove me wrong."

Yeah, you had to take it there, didn't you? Get off my lawn.

I was there and the jets game (just as cold) the week before. The beer in our cups turned to slushees.

You know what? I'll accept this, despite its lack of big picture perspective. What I like best about McDermott, and Beane for that matter, is their self-critical thinking and their drive for continuous improvement. I totally buy into the organization now and believe McDermott will (probably already has) look in the mirror, dig deep and grow. He challenges himself that way and encourages his players to grow that way. That is his way and now the Bills way. He has a lot to improve on and he will. Super Bowl caliber.