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Just watched Hard Knocks Episode 4 last night. They spent a lot of time talking about his work ethic, that he stays in the building until late at night studying, that he played nickel in the Bears game without ever having practiced at that position. I wonder if other teams see this and if they need a bottom of the roster guy see him as a good addition and sign him off our practice squad. Although Hard Knocks has been very vanilla on anything that could be perceived as negative, this is the one negative I've seen. That being said, when those types of guys get opportunities, although I'd rather it be with the Bills, I'm happy for them.

I agree. I never watched before, so I hadn't seen players cut. I'm sure a part of me might enjoy seeing them go through that but it just seems wrong.

I get your point and agree with some of it. I think the team does hold regular tryouts and sometimes bring players in this time of year more than anything so they are not scrambling mid-week. I'm pretty sure either on Locked on Bills or Shout podcasts in the last week I've heard them say exactly that for some of the recent roster moves. They are churning through some players so they can see what's out there in case of injury mid-season. I also very much agree kickers are very important positions since most NFL games are decided by less than 7 points. I just don't agree keeping a player on the PS does much towards this. If they are top notch kickers, any other team can sign them to their 53 anytime so all it's doing is having them in practice full time to be called up at any time. Instead, they should be doing their due diligence constantly so they can call the player when the incident happens.

I can't agree with having a kicker on the PS. Very unlikely we'd have a game day call up for a kicker unless Bass was injured. If injured during a game, we'd get by for the rest of the game, same thing if he's struggling. If he was injured, we'd have a mid-week tryout session for a replacement kicker for the time he was injured. Having had Davis in camp, the staff already has some idea of what to expect of him and that would either give him a leg up (lol) for the competition or they'd know they wanted to find better. No need to waste a PS signing on a kicker.

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Not sure why you say we can't trade him unless you mean no team would pull the trigger based on his contract. I absolutely think it's possible they find a way to trade Samuel. Actually, the only thing that would surprise me is they were to cut him. I could see a trade, placing him on IR, or expecting he'll be healthy and a solid contributor.

Two points. I didn't listen to the podcast, I just read the short article so I don't know what Simms said. Did he actually say Cook has leverage or did the headline just say that he said that? Simms didn't write the headline. Secondly, once the season starts, Cook holds some leverage but still not that much. Of course he can withhold his services which affects the Bills if Johnson, Davis, and whoever they call up in Cook's absence don't do very well. Back in the 90s, Emmitt Smith held out on the Cowgirls for two games. When they lost both, Jerry signed him. However, Cook would get hefty fines and if he doesn't show up by a certain date (too lazy to look up which game number), he doesn't earn a year of eligibility so he wouldn't be a free agent next year. From my perspective, the Bills hold most of the leverage.

Happy Birthday Marv! My father turns 101 in 2 weeks so he has Marv beat by 50 weeks. My dad is going with me to TC today. If you go today, I'll be there with my son, daughter, son in law, wife, and a really old man walking with a cane or walking sticks.

Completely agree with MJS. Number of Ints is meaningless. Each specific pick could or could not mean something. If it was a "regular" play that the team runs, minimal pressure, receiver is open, and the QB had a horrible off target throw, that may mean something. A QB trying something they wouldn't normally try in a game, who cares.

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I agree with this, however, I think the point the OP is making is valid. At least based on the number he's stated publicly, Cook is seeking a contract that's out of line with what others at his position who are more valuable have recently gotten. Perhaps by next season it would be in line since salaries keep going up, but as of now, most analysis have put his value at closer to $12 or $12.5 million AAV, not $15 million. One theory I've heard says that Cook doesn't really want to remain in Buffalo, but at a high enough price, he's willing to sign and stay. If that's the case, he's playing it perfectly. He's stated his expectations and will do everything he needs to do to show other teams he's worthy of a big payday next offseason. That could include full participation, not holding in (or out) as well of course of balling out this year.

Have fun going with your dad, I always do. My father doesn't need a wheelchair but he started using a cane since the last time we went which was two years ago. Funny thing (at least to me), when we were leaving the bleachers, someone from the camp staff came up to us and asked if we wanted a ride back to the bus in a golf cart. He refused. We walked to the bus stop and of course the line to get on a bus was long and looked like we'd have to wait for the 2nd bus. Again a staff member came up to us and asked if we wanted to go to the front. My father started to refuse but this time I broke in and said, "Yes, thank you, that would be very helpful." Afterwards he commented that he was glad we could go to the front of the line.

Sunday August 3. My father, whi turns 101 in August is going with me and few of my family members who are all coming to Rochester for the weekend to see him. I have 6 tickets, not sure who all is going because I think 8 of us are in town for the weekend. My father always says he wants to go but will step aside if someone else wanted to but I'm hoping it doesn't come to that as this could be the last one he's healthy enough for.

How do you not include Knox? When he quit due to Ralph being Ralph, I said I'd write a letter to Ralph saying I'm done with this team because he clearly didn't care about winning. No letter but I was done with the team... until the beginning of the next season.