MarlinTheMagician

19-17 Buffalo

Amari needs to draw that corner -- and everybody else eats. Samuel, Ty Johnson, Cook, tight ends. Let's go! And Shakir and Coleman! And Mack!

Surprised at the number of folks picking Broncs. Maybe just don't want to jinx it. But Josh Allen would not allow this one to get away - he would will them to victory if needed. Buffalos 31 - Orange Slush 24.

I can understand this, but there is a good argument for #3 in that list. Durability matters. But I voted 4-7.

Don't jinx it my friend. Fingers crossed. Chief punishment

Man, I don't know. Very tough to tell from TV. I like all of Ingram, Lewis, Bishop & Elam. And Jackson and Hyde. I think we have amazing secondary depth and trust McD who sees them practice everyday and studies the All-22 to decide who starts. I hope Bishop gets over the hump, but he is more of a strong than a free and I think Rapp has been very good.

Not sure that loss to the Rams won't be good for us in the long run. Admittedly I am an optimist, but I am calling a Bills win in an upset against Detroit.

"Pegula in the background" -- that is one of the keys to our franchise, he does not mess with the football men. Ask the Jets about Woody! I always say how lucky we are to have Beane and McDermott, but Pegula is almost (just?) as important. I was at the Dolphins game in 2014 after he just bought the team. As I am sure many here were. I had cringed for months at the prospect of owner Trump or Bon Jovi - or the Toronto Bills. I remember all the "Pegulaville." signs walking to The Ralph. And many signs saying "staying" or "were not leaving" - which broke out in chants all day. Thankful for the big guy.

McDermott is a great coach who has a chance ro make it to The Hall.

Thank you kindly! What a game tonight1

This is a great interview. Thanks for it. Reminds me, yet again, of why I am so thrilled that Josh is our quarterback and feel very comfortable arguing that he is the best quarterback in the NFL. That Mahomes is playing for a three-peat and Josh is not does not, in my opinion, suggest Mahomes is better. To me, they are close, I prefer Josh, and I think KC just had the better overall team (including crunch-time decision-making by coaches).

I think saying Benford would be average on another team really misses the point - even if true (which I doubt). He is on this team, not any other. And on this team, he is absolutely NOT average, he is terrific. The value of any DB depends in part on how good a fit he is for his team's scheme. Makes no sense to downgrade Benford because he happens to be a perfect fit for the team he plays for.

I understand that sentiment, but too early for me to make that call. If not for Benford being a trememdous find late in the draft, Elam would likely be starting now. I don't think being behind Douglas (who I love) and Benford makes Elam a failure, even though he was a first-rounder. Wasn't he pretty good the week he started this year? I ask that forthrightly, not with an agenda, but I don't remember him being called out for any major lapses.

I do not understand why our fan base so readily accepts that it may have taken rookie Josh a seven year journey for him to become the best version of himself, but has a hard time accepting that a rookie head coach undertakes his own journey, in this case the same seven years. I don't believe McDermott is the same coach every year. He should be and I expect is learning from some past errors while keeping what makes him an extremely talented coach.

Sometimes folks just can appreciate what they have.

Nice numbers for Virgil, saw he ran as low as 4.37. But how about this for Shavers: “Shavers does not compare to anyone Alabama currently has on their roster. He is unique in stature and speed,” Luginbill wrote of the 6-foot-6, 202-pounder. During The Opening regional in Dallas, he recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.38 seconds. And Hamler's fastest time is 4.27. None as fast as Keon Coleman of course!

Killjoys, the both of ya! Let's go boys! Love to see the depth develop.

Would like to see a few today. Hope they play well. Getting them in the flow a little would be a nice insurance policy for later on. Shavers as Coleman, Hamler as Shakir or what they envisioned for Samuel.

It is all three, Josh, GM, Coach. McD takes so much heat, some deserved, but he is widely recognized as a top coach in the NFL and deservedly so. Despite some sketchy decisions and poor clock management, he created a culture of winning, making the players feel cared for and part of something, and providing a great fit with our GM. Ask the Jets how it is when GM and coach are not on the same page. Not good! We are very fortunate to have all three.

On Cook, I don't think it is foregone that he's gone. I think it is a question of price to pay vs cost to replace. Taking a 2d or 3rd rounder to complement Davis costs us a potential starter elsewhere, so if the price was right I could envision Beane cooking up a second contract. If the market is greater than the cost to replace in draft capital and salary slot as weighed by Beane, the Cook will have to take the show on the road.

According to studies (says AI) athletes that tear their achilles don't return to baseline performance until three years from an achilles tear. (if ever) There is statistically meaningful improvement in year 2, but recovery of performance typically takes three years. Tre will be 31 years at year 3, love to see him end his career a Bill as a depth player. Win a ring, live happily ever after.

2023 Kincaid Torrence Dorian Williams And I think 2024 may be his best of these three drafts, too early to tell. We are loaded with young talent. Thank you Mr. Beane!

Shavers!

I am looking forward to the Bills lifetime franchise record to be above .500. I think it is 24 games under. Josh can make that up in 3-4 years. Would be unbelievable. But this year -- all good. We will be better in December too.

Bills 28 Hawks 17