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Welcome to the board, Rigby. It’s not often we see a Jack Palance reference, so I’m guessing you’re no spring chicken!

Watkins is the perfect example of how even if an organization has the right culture, some guys simply don’t get it. Look at the teams he has bounced around with and hasn’t been able to stay anywhere long term. The Ravens are the latest example — if you’re a talented player and you can’t fit in that culture, there’s something wrong with you. Personally, I think it all comes down to the fact that Watkins (a) isn’t all that bright, and (b) doesn’t have a whole lot of self-motivation or work ethic. He does just enough to get by and happened to be blessed with natural abilities most could only dream of. I’ve wondered whether Watkins’ career would have gone differently if he was drafted into the current Bills organization rather than the dysfunctional one he was…and my conclusion is that Beane would have never drafted him in the first place.

Pretty hard to say anyone other than the Packers. LaFleur has transitioned them into a very tough team with a strong running game and defense…and then, oh yeah, you’ve got a future HOFer at QB still playing at a ridiculously high level. You really gonna take Kirk freaking Cousins head to head against Rodgers? I think the Lions will be much improved and the Bears will stink. Order of finish: GB, MIN, DET, CHI

Ahh, good old C.Biscuit97. What ever happened to that tool?

For people only using a GPS spoofer to watch free local TV in a different market, this number is negligible, and perhaps not even able to be calculated. “Eyes on local ads” is the only cost.

Who the hell recognizes Tommy Doyle in street clothes?

There is a Bills Mafia tailgate…go to this site and look for the LA tailgate link. I think I and some other friends are going to do this one.

Yeah, so this one has been discussed upstream and is a little fuzzy. If you are using a GPS spoofer you are not necessarily watching any licensed content illegally, you're simply telling your device you are in one location while you are actually in another. You're watching free programming in a local market, only you're not actually in that market. Is that "technically" illegal? Yeah, sure, but who exactly is going to come after you for doing it?

See my post above. The NFL Sunday Ticket App has been streaming live games for years.

Gotcha, but I've been watching the NFL on the Sunday Ticket App (which is streaming) for several years now. it hasn't been a problem.

Why? NHL games are on ESPN+ streaming...other professional leagues are on streaming services...

According to PFT, Goodell has confirmed Sunday Ticket is headed to a streaming service in 2023. A decision on which one will come this fall.

Great read. Love Stefon, and enjoy reading about his relationship with Tre.

Thx Savoie pick is really intriguing. I don’t know a damn thing about hockey prospects but I like that the Sabres added three centers who appear to have speed and skill into the fold. They’ll be no help for the upcoming season but at least we can see the sort of team Adams is trying to build.

Either Palmer or Chris Simms have said this before. It’s not a “new” opinion. Josh is a unicorn. If he’d have blossomed a little bit sooner as a teen he’d have played three years at Alabama or Ohio State and have been the no-doubt 1st pick in the draft. From a sheer physical standpoint you can’t name a QB with more impressive all-around “tools.” The key was always when, not if, he would get enough reps and coaching to become a true quarterback, because his drive and desire are also unmatched. Josh Allen absolutely strikes fear into the minds of DCs across the league. This year he may truly be unstoppable.

Who said he raped anyone? He’s simply a Grade A creep who threw his junk in a bunch of ladies’ faces who only wanted to get paid to give a massage. Let’s not make this a “blame the media” situation. Forcrissake.

I’m mildly surprised you haven’t figured it out.

Beane didn't "toss away" Phillips...he played out his contract and got a starter's deal in free agency from another team. It happens. it was still a good draft pick and the Bills got "full" value out of the rookie deal. Once a guy hits free agency anything can happen. If the player is earning starter's money on a 2nd team I still think the original draft pick was "good" unless you're talking about a 1st or 2nd rounder who is a marginal starter. Evaluating a "good" draft is assessing the GM's ability to select players who have proven they belong in the NFL in some significant capacity. Again, just my opinion.

Fixed it for ya. Great read.

Great actor. RIP

I think you grade a draft based upon whether the players are still in the league and in what capacity, not necessarily whether they are still on the same team. Phillips earned starter's money for his 2nd contract so he counts as a "hit" for Beane. JMO

I'm 53 years old. I've lived through the highs and lows of being a Bills fan. Nobody lives and dies with this team more than I do. I can say with 100% sincerity that I have no idea why high expectations bother you guys. I love it. I'm basking in it. We have a great freaking team and everybody knows it. I don't play the games and neither do you. We have no input and no control over the outcome. Try to enjoy it! GO BILLLLLLLLLSSSSSS!!! 20-0, baby!

Literally the entire world will be rooting for Baker and the Panthers.

Browns at Panthers W1 just became must-see-TV.