Bleeding Bills Blue

End of the day - The bills make money every year. The trimmed down sabres MIGHT break even. Bills selling equity for cash to cover stadium overages, indicates that the bills and their books have value. There isn't a line of people coming to buy a stake in the sabres to fix their dilapidated dump, on a franchise that doesn't generate income, and would only generate any tangible value if sold. Teams gotta win, and they gotta get people in the building. Thats the only way they can make anything.

Couple of nice TDs for Cooper. I think he hurt his back on that jump ball against the jets, and didn't really do much after that.

*Day- The interior line was atrocious in that one.

Could be looking to get some cash for a mclaurin bonus? Or just didn't expect robinsons contributions to match his compensation. I think Mcnichols is still there too.

I don't know that its blissful ignorance - i'm a fan of the team. I root for their success. I go on a site like this because there's at least a higher percentage of level-headed discussion vs. something like twitter where its just everyones hot takes arguing. I don't think saying you have concerns about depth or something is inherently pessimistic - but basing your concerns about cornerback depth for example - because we didn't do well in a preseason game isn't fair to the players and coaching staff. I have no idea what Dorian strong is capable of, and i don't know that i got more insight based off of that preseason game. The 24 hour news cycle, and the NFL's insistence on daily news amplifies the importance of practice games that truly don't match the game-planning process, or the physical intensity of actual NFL football. Every year "the game slows down" for all the QBs in the 1st round, followed by them playing actual games and it speeding back up and punching them in the mouth. The player you are today isn't the player you will be come september, october, november, all the way to february. Just my 2 cents in trying to try and be a bit level-headed with player criticism, and expectations.

Beyond not so bright in picking up concepts - there was just a loss of confidence that you can't really teach/coach (nor should you be expected to at the professional level).

I think any cuts prior to the final preseason game are more about adjusting the roster that will be playing. If you have 4 rostered WRs who won't play, and you only have 4 healthy fringe guys, you may cut a player to add a healthy one so you don't have to expose a roster player.

I think in the Elam pick there was interest in traits they wanted. Speed, length, man coverage chops. But he seemed to really struggle with his composure, tackling, zone concepts escaped him, and his confidence loss led to penalties. Hairston would probably do better to be on the field, but its hard to compare players when the thing that most hurt elam's development was between his ears.

Yep - entirely skippable when i know like 3-5 guys who play will make the roster.

I think its a tad overblown on the pass rush "sucks". The team was 10th in pressure rate a year ago (with the 5th lowest blitz %), added several young pieces as well as joey bosa. They were also #3 in takeaways which is usually somewhat influenced by a pass rush.

Very true statements. When we blitz, or when mahomes knows buffalo is in man - he has consistently hurt the team scrambling. It's getting pressure through the DTs, and proper containment and clean-up from the edges. He makes mistakes when under pressure, and usually when he can't buy time.

I think Hancock was an attempt there. Same with Hardy a year ago. Like you don't need to be a big guy to be a nickel - but you do need to be able to tackle well. Cam lewis tackling has always left a lot to be desired, and i'd feel even worse having him at safety for an extended stretch.

A friend of mine has hyperhydrosis. If he's barefoot standing on a carpet, it will leave footprints. It's pretty weird.

Even hancock out-performing him doesn't really push hamlin off the roster. Need 4, and i personally would want a backup who's played in the system. Lewis is too small to play safety imo.

Wilson has his own issues like Mitch though. Namely, holding the ball and escaping backwards to his throwing side. Teams know this - the second he pats the ball the plays over. If the young kids had it between the ears - they wouldn't be available. It's not always coaching. Jones, PIckett, Wilson etc. have put out a TON of bad film and formed a ton of bad habits. Some of the options above are a bit better at other elements of the position, but their arms will let them down.