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Distraction from barber shops. Do you really think Kapernick would do any better? This isn't 2013 and he sucked in 2016.

Interesting thought, but could have some merit. Isn't Chan retired? And would he want to return to a team that fired him? I like the thought, though.

I'd take Matt Moore or Ryan Mallet over Kapernick. Why? Because Kapernick is a distraction - why can't people see this? If he was good, maybe I'd consider it, but he's not so not worth it.

Third time's a charm, right? Not sure I want to give McD a third time. Hire an offensive consultant and let them make the call.

I'm going with a third option - hiring a competent OC.

"Intelligent" and "sign Colin Kapernick" shouldn't be together in the same sentence.

This Bills team's defense is much better than the Jauron era defenses, from what I recall. But McD is a little too conservative, which has been pointed out numerous times. With a competent offense, this is a good Bills team, though not championship caliber until coaching decisions revolve around play to win, an not play not to lose.

I will go do something else that afternoon. Maybe get some late season golf in, even if the weather sucks.

Russell Wilson would go from running around to laying on a stretcher back then. Today's QBs might have some success, assuming they were kept upright - yesterday's QBs took violent hits, not like the "don't put your body weight on them" sacks of today. You forget that the WRs wouldn't have had the same rules protecting them back then, either. They were hit at the LOS and there wasn't all the ticky tack pass interference then like there are today. The numbers wouldn't have been so big, and they weren't if you go back and look. Kahlil Mack (and pass rushers in general) would have done better back then - fewer rules on their play. Bruce Smith's sack record will never be broken because of this. Gronk would have suffered more concussions and would have been beaten to a pulp for the crap he pulled against Tre last year, back then.

I think a position coach looking to move up would take the job in a heart beat. But that probably wouldn't happen mid year unless the position coach was from a staff that was let go when the HC was fired in the off season. Not sure how many good ones are sitting around unemployed right now.

It has to be Tyrod...even though he's not on the team. But maybe we can trade Peterman for Tyrod straight up. C'mon Browns, what are you waiting for? ?

I'm not quite that old...LOL. I do remember Joe Ferguson, Jim Plunkett, Dan Fouts, Ken Anderson and players going forward. It's not about skill level, it's about the rules today. Today's players are better athletes then back then, in general; except for Jerry Rice who was the greatest WR of all time, all things considered, and in my opinion. The point I'm trying to make is that today's QBs and WRs, especially, would not have the big numbers back then like they do today. This is because the NFL actually let teams play defense back then. Could those guys you mentioned have done well in 1988? Quite possibly. But they wouldn't have the career numbers they do and 300+ yards passing on average a game. The rules today have catered to big offensive production because the NFL *thinks* it draws fans, and they want to protect Tom Brady. You seem to be missing that point.

Yep. Same thing happened last week as Hughes released Mariotta early since he didn't want to get flagged. The players today are definitely more athletic than back 30 years ago, but the game is of less quality. I really hope this changes and defense is made a little more prevalent. 43-40 final score games are boring.

Because Brady wouldn't be protected back then like he is now, and he sure as hell wouldn't be playing at age 40, which was unheard of back then.. Most of these rules protecting QBs are for the sake of keeping Brady around, who draws viewers and is good for NFL ratings. The rest of your post is pointless.

Exactly. Which is why it is ridiculous to say that Brady is GOAT, for example. He might be the greatest of his playing era, but I suspect he would get demolished in 1990. Marino might be GOAT if he played today. People don't think about this.

Not if the game is played in 1988-1991 era rules. It has nothing to do with talent. It does have everything to do with the BS rules overprotecting the QB. I'm not saying the modern Seahawk and Patriot teams are devoid of talent, which they're not, I am saying that the offense has a distinct advantage due to the NFL wanting to generate points and protect the QBs and WRs. You can't tell me that Ronnie Lott, Lester Hayes, Bill Romanowski and the like would see more playing time today vs suspension time with these rules in place.

No. Russel Wilson, along with the majority of the QBs playing today would get destroyed if they played in 1988.

This is where I'm at. I certainly feel for the victims and their families, which Hernandez is responsible for. The point is, life experiences shape who you are, for better or worse. Hernandez was a weak individual who could not overcome an abusive childhood. As BB described the situation - tragic.

I was frustrated with special teams at points yesterday. But a few hours after the game I realized that SpT and Crossman are not the Bills biggest concern. That would be the offense.

Yep. Funny how people forget this.

Great defense with a competent (doesn't have to be great) offense

Last I saw, other teams fans are welcome on this board, as long as they're not d-bags. PatsFanNH is definitely not a d-bag and has only been respectful in the posts I've seen from him, as well as those I've interacted with him. He isn't bragging about his win or putting us down for our loss. I am positive that he does like the Bills. He is from the NE area and liked the Pats when the Pats sucked...a true fan. Give him a break, he's a good guy.

Not Minnesota and Kirk Cousins. Plus that D isn't as tough as thought. NE owns Pittsburgh. I'd say the Rams have the best shot to beat them at this point.

PatsFanNH is a cool dude. Knows his football and has a soft spot for the Bills.