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I believe we have a chance. The Bills must win two more games and probably need help. I love my Bills but they have found too many ways to NOT win. I have been saying "Wait 'til next year since 1967, so forgive me if I do not Billieve.

I understand what you are saying. I was pricing the cost of the opening weekend, that includes a motel and the TBD tailgate not just the ticket price. I can (and have) scored tickets for a lot less for other games, left in the early A.M (no hotel or Saturday night parties), and never buy beer or food inside the stadium. You either spend too much time in line at the concessions or rest room. I also do not like to be buzzed *during* the game I park at Hammers because I can always find friends, food, and drink there to share. If you are pricing out the cost in your example for one person, then it is the same as my cost per person for two people from 7PM Saturday to 7PM Sunday. I have made it to at least one game a year since probably the 1980's.

On opening day, I had two "nosebleed" seats in the upper deck. It was a beautiful day and I mainly went for the TBD tailgate. I stayed over on Saturday at the Motel 6, to see more friends, and all I wanted was a cheap place to crash. Adding up the sum of two tickets, gas, tolls (only 160 mile round trip), food, beer, and parking, it was easily a $400 day (and night) for two people. It was a wonderful time, do not get me wrong, but it was CHEAP for me compared to folks from WAY out of town. Please note I bought no food or drink inside the stadium. I also bought no souvenirs. I do not know how the regular fan with a couple of kids could cover this very often, if at all.

I am just hoping the Bills beat the Patriots this week. Speculation beyond that does not mean a lot to me. I do not mind if others enjoy trying to figure out who has to win and who has to lose, for wild card or 2018 draft positions, but I like to just take it one win at a time. I have been disappointed too many times farther to look into the future!

I hope they can keep Shady. Cadet is a worthy backup and special team player. He had a good day yesterday. BUT: He will be 29 in February, Shady will be 30 in July. He is a career journeyman: Saints, Patriots, 49ers, Saints again, Jets, Bills. His career combined rushing/receiving yards total in eight years is less than 1,000 yards. He should be returning kick offs. Tate makes me nervous.

So it would be better if we lose now? I watch the Bills one week at a time and it is more fun if they win.

I am sorry for your loss, Cindy. It sounds like you are lucky to have had such a great Mom. God Bless. Tom

Yes, it sucked that Tyrod allowed the Chiefs to score a touchdown. Do you care the Bills won? What is wrong with you?

Nice to see a fan stop by who has something to say, not just light a flame!

I was very disappointed watching the game last night. I knew this was not going to be an easy game to win on the road. It helps a little NOT to have any expectations. Seriously. Too many years of letting myself be hurt because the Bills are who they are. The Bills have exceeded my expectations, since I only expected them to show up for 16 games. Anything more than that is a bonus. What else can THEY expect from a five decade fan? That said, I will watch them for the whole season, and will be cheering for them.

In Rochester, NY I can get the game on the radio, but not video. Does the cable NFL Network broadcast it locally? What pisses me off the most is that Rochester was IN the "local" broadcast area when they blacked out HOME games when tickets were not sold out. Now the NFL says only WIVB in Buffalo is in the local HOME games zone and it is televised. Rochester is no longer local. All about the money! Way to expand the Bills home team football fan base you A**holes!

Doom and Gloom is always trendy for Bills fans.

Frontier High late 60's - we had to swim nude.

I hope we stay at the top in the win column. I do not care about someone's power ranking opinion. The lower the rank the better, and may our opponents have "bad days" every week.

What can I say - a day to remember! Was there a football game? I will not try to thank everyone for the food and friendly greetings, for fear of missing somebody. It was a great time and the primary reason I do not miss opening day at Hammers. There was more food than I could eat! There were more people than I could spend much time with! Even my daughter had some of that fine raccoon and enjoyed meeting many of you for the for the first time, and seeing others she had met before! THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THIS THE BEST TAILGATE OF THE YEAR !!

Good turnout for WNYTBDGPS today! Jay Rubeo Just Jack Taro T R. Rich Pinto "Ron" aussiew Rockpile See most of you tomorrow night!

I'll be there!

ONE general (hopefully close to prime) arriving 8:00 or earlier. Thanks!

What time are people going to Hammer's? Will there be a reservation list for parking? Looking forward to our annual reunion!

I vote "yes" if the trades were motivated by a desire to get better THIS year as well as to get more picks NEXT year. I refuse to accept the idea that they are intentionally throwing in the towel after one preseason game. So my vote is "conditional". I admit I was shocked when I first heard this news. I love Watkins but I still worry about his injury. I am now back in my insulated position of having no expectations for the season beyond I expect them to play 16 games. Being a fan with no expectations is like running my PC in safe mode. Not as much fun, but less chance of a heart attack.

I will be sure to watch for your review! GO BILLS!

Thanks for the detailed report! Reading through the "camp tweets" thread, I get all ADD from the hashtags and links.

From a selfish fan perspective the seating kind of sucked. Too many people for the available seats and at east half of the good seats were reserved (taped off). To the bleachers! LOL

Photo of me, my oldest daughter and two grandsons at camp last night. We had a great time compliments of two friends who sent me tickets! http://buffalobills.dpmsmobile.com/EventPhotos/buffalobills/LT70/2017_bills_training_camp/2017-07-27/D646C3.jpg