[A request for those going to the game! (not * related)]

It's very hard for me to turn into a film crew when I just want to live in the moment.

[Bill Burr Talking Bills]

I remember him addressing a time he went to a Bills game years ago wearing a Patriots skully. He went to the bathroom and was pissing in the trough and someone pushed him in the back while he was pissing. Let's just say he didn't have a lot of good things to say about Bills fans after that incident.

[T-Mobile - Can we do better on the nickname?]

I give Mike @Merk256 credit with this, but I like Tyrod "The Creator" Taylor.

[Buffalo Bills Training Camp Report: 8/1/2015]

Much appreciated. Thank you for the details and write up.

[Bills you no longer like after meeting them in person]

I met Bruce Smith after a game against the Redskins as a kid. He was bombarded by people out of nowhere and announced, "I'm only signing his ball because he asked politely," which I did.

Andre, Jimbo and Thurman were all nice but it was later in their careers when I met them.

Jeff Burris was probably the nicest Bill I ever met.

Sheldon Jackson said he would love a home cooked meal and almost took up an offer from my ma to come over for dinner during training camp years ago in Fredonia, NY.

Charlie Joyner signed an autograph for me.

Doug Flutie went into a players meeting and said "After the meeting, I'll come back and sign you autographs." He was obviously late for the meeting. After an hour wait, he came out and signed about 10 autographs and posed for pics with everyone.

Jay Reimersma was really nice.

 

But by far the biggest jerk I ever met was not a Bill but Rod Woodson of the Steelers. I was 9 and asked him for his autograph and he said, "Get that out of my face kid."

[Shady makes me shady]

I don't think the media helps by continuing to ask the same questions. And also, how many football players do you believe have taken Communications or Public Relations classes and actually utilize the lessons. He's a football player who's paid to play football......and sometimes talk.

And I'm sure we all know people personally who are actually paid to interact and communicate with people all over their communities at different levels and still say things that are unbelievably arrogant and stupid.

[Reactions you hear at work (for those not in WNY)]

I'm surrounded by Steelers fans who barely know their own players names and have a below average football IQ. The majority of them say the hire was all style and no substance while one said it's a great hire

[Where are you watching the game tonight ?]

At home with 16 of my closest Yuengling friends

[Guess the Bills 1st play from scrimmage tonight]

Play Action Bomb to Watkins.........Incomplete.

[When did you know the Bills might lose today?]

For me, I knew we might lose when we had 2nd and 2 on their 3 yard line and we threw 2 incompletions in a row and opted for the FG. I had a bad feeling from there on out.

[[closed]Petition to fire Hackett]

https://www.change.org/p/buffalo-bills-fire-nate-hackett-as-the-offensive-coordinator

 

I don't like him.

[If you live in the market of a different NFL team...]

Bills fan in Steelers Country. I've grown to really despise the fanbase, not the organization. Majority of Steelers fans have no football knowledge beyond their starters. And of course, mostly all Steelers fans are offended when they find out that I wasn't born in the same hospital as them. "You're a Bills fan!? They suck! What's wrong with you?" But Steelers fans, from what I've noticed are very fair weathered and have a sense of entitlement.

[Watkins on chemistry with Manuel]

I think if Sammy Watkins doesn't have a big year this year that a lot of people will be upset because the Bills moved up to get him and traded away next years 1st round draft pick. I don't think that will be fair to Sammy, especially if EJ isn't in sync with him.

 

Agreed.

[Watkins on chemistry with Manuel]

This is why I'm checking into this place less and less. Freaking out about chemistry in JUNE.

 

Awesome.

 

As stated earlier, I didn't post this because I'm freaking out and am forewarning of the DOOM!!! I posted it because our 1st round pick is making comments about his chemistry with our quarterback in their developing relationship. I felt it was relevant to me and us as Bills fans. GO BILLS!!

[Watkins on chemistry with Manuel]

I'm not saying we're doomed or anything of that nature. I just thought it was an interesting read that you all would appreciate. GO BILLS!

[Watkins on chemistry with Manuel]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/27/sammy-watkins-on-chemistry-with-e-j-manuel-its-a-work-in-progress/

My biggest takeaway from the article: "But at the same time, I could be wide open, and if he don’t feel it, or if I run it a different type of way, he won’t throw the ball."

 

Thoughts?

[Khalil Mack: Take or Trade Down]

My picks at our spot are Ebron, Mack or Barr in that order.

[What's the magic answer?]

Ultimately, I look at coaching and playcalling.

 

See Kansas City Chiefs and Andy Reid.

[What coaches should be let go?]

For me it's Hackett. I said this in another topic but it's just his complete lack of creativity with Spiller and Jackson. People are saying, "Well, what did you expect with EJ? Or 4 different quarterbacks?" It's not his play calling regarding the quarterbacks, it's that he's underutilizing our biggest offensive strength which is our running backs. His play calling should be focused towards them and getting them the ball in space.

[If you got a billboard this year]

For me, it's not Hackett's play calling regarding EJ. It's how he underutilizes Spiller and Jackson and his complete lack of creativity with them. Screens? Counters? Shovel passes? Anything besides the vanilla running plays we've seen all year.

[If you got a billboard this year]

What would your message be to the Bills?

 

Personally, I believe coaching was the main problem with the team this year, specifically our offensive coordinator. So simply:

 

Dear Buffalo Bills,

 

FIRE NATE HACKETT!

 

Sincerely,

 

The Fanbase

 

 

 

I also considered "Are you kidding me?"

 

Your thoughts?

[1st down. Shotgun. Handoff.]

Is anyone else as sick and tired of this play call as I am?

[20 carries for FJax(12) and CJ(8)]

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331110023&period=1 When you look at the play calling, it's so frustrating to see the same formation 3 times and a change of possession by punt. But it really starts in the 2nd quarter when the Bills have the ball with 8:47 in the first half. FRUSTRATINGLY PREDICTABLE play calling.

[20 carries for FJax(12) and CJ(8)]

That stat tells me that our biggest problem is the play calling. If one good thing comes out of this losing season, it's the firing of Hackett. He's in over his head and his designed run plays are unbelievably predictable along with the pass plays. Screens? Draws? Counters? In my mind, Nate Hackett calling our plays is the biggest problem with this team.

[[closed]I'm done BILLieving]

I live in Pittsburgh and Bills Steelers games have been my versions of the Super Bowl. Not only today did we lose the BIG GAME, but EJ Manuel was absolutely atrocious to watch and an embarrassment. EJ was so disappointing and our defense was asked to keep us in the game once again. I honestly believe Hackett is a big problem for our organization and needs to be done. I understand that many will say, "Oh, but he put up 400+ yards against the Chiefs!" or "He utilized Lewis and Tuel so well!" Well, he hasn't utilized Manuel anywhere near as well as our back ups. With Lewis and Tuel, our creativity with the run plays was fantastic. With Manuel,, our reliability on him passing was predictable and drowning. I've hit the point of every season where I no longer take us seriously and laugh at our mistakes. See you guys next year!!