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Whatever you're doing, you are in the wrong profession. Get an audition tape together, STAT, and send it to the networks.

I don't think you'll find much disagreement with that remark.

The fact that you rank strength/quality of a team based upon a popularity contest says all I need to know. I'm sorry Rex and Anthony Lynn (and Mike Gillislie) aren't still here to lead the uber-talented Bills to greatness. How 'bout them JETS!!!!!!

Just so I get this straight -- a player can be average, solid, really good, or spectacular. Are there other categories? How about "sort of outstanding" or "kinda sucks?" If Poyer, Hyde, Morse, or Brown were to become available teams would be knocking down the freaking door to sign them. I'll add Milano and possibly Dawkins to that list. And we haven't even mentioned the really young guys -- Allen, Singletary, Edmunds, Oliver, Knox. I LOL at people saying the Bills are a rag-tag bunch of nobodies who are somehow pulling Ws out of their #######.

Woooooo, them's fightin' words to some in these parts!

I don't allow myself to get worked up over this because I actually like McD being able to keep pushing the "nobody respects us" message in the locker room. It is kind of funny, though...even with the Pats*** loss on Sunday night I've heard several national broadcasters still making definitive statements like "the Ravens will still have to beat them in Foxboro later on." It is correct that nobody gives the Bills a chance to win the AFC East, which will make it all the sweeter if it somehow happens. I'm just enjoying the ride.

The NFL standings beg to differ.

Well, it starts on Saturday afternoon when I'm awakened from my afternoon nap by a knock at the front door. Still groggy, I open the door to what appear to be identical twins, perhaps in their early 20s, asking to come in so they can tell me about their cleaning service as they reveal French maid outfits under their overcoats...

Due tell.

Not questioning this at all...but it is "a very tough game" for the Cowboys also, and that's my only point!

Love it. That's what the naysayers never contemplate -- that other teams actually know Buffalo is a "tough out." The Bills have a top 5 defense that teams have to prepare for. They have an offense that has moved the ball very effectively, even if their scoring numbers are not where they should be. They have a dynamic QB who can beat you in a multitude of ways. I guarantee you NO team in the NFL looks at Buffalo on their schedule and thinks, "ok, we've got a break this week."

So we've got the Bills believing they're disrespected, McD with a "revenge" game against the team that spurned him, and a Browns squad of "me first" guys who aren't playing well together. If ever a fast start was important it would be this game. Get the Browns down by a couple of scores early and it could be a stress-free afternoon.

I think this game provides plenty of motivation for the Bills as they continue to feel "disrespected" -- I'd be playing the "we're facing a team that has only won two football games and they're favored" card all week. If the Bills come out flat for this one I'll really be surprised.

I think that's a silly statement, because (a) no team wants to lose to anyone, and (b) what, exactly, is the "shame" in losing to the Bills as opposed to any other team?

Cole Anthony (Greg's son) with a Carolina record of 34 points in his first game! Wow, this kid is going to be fun to watch (for one season).

Oh, come on, Hap, sure you do. It's only natural for fans to take a look at QBs drafted in similar spots and make comparisons. It is starting to look like Trubisky might be a bust. He has surpassed that "magic number" of 24-25 starts many experts believe are necessary before you know whether or not a QB is "the guy" (he's made 33). He's playing more this year like he did as a rookie than as he played in his 2nd year. Is it a blip? If I'm the Bears I ride him through the rest of this season, and then I've got to make a tough decision about whether he's my guy going forward.

This kit and the reverse (blue jerseys/white pants) are the best two looks the Bills have. It's what their "standard" road and home kits should be.

Is there some sort of competition going on here? Odd post.

Forget about religion. Schlereth hit the nail on the head. When the players believe that the coach truly cares about them, you have a true leader. Religion or "faith" is just a vehicle. And yes, I believe McD is such a coach.

@Billsfan1972 somebody has to ask the question: what's more important to you, winning football games or having a 300-yard passer?

Cleveland's defense, while possessing some very talented players (Garrett, Ward), gives up a lot of big plays. I'd like to see the Bills activate Yeldon and operate another run-heavy game plan this week -- the Browns are 30th in run defense, giving up 141 yards/game.

I see a guy who is 9-5 in his last 14 starts and hasn't thrown an interception in three games. I also see a guy who is 3-0 on the road this season and has led multiple 4th quarter comebacks. I see an ultra competitive player who wants to win above anything else (like, for example, whether he throws for 300 yards or not). What do you see?

Good for him; the kid's a stud.

But I heard on this board that Buffalo's guards are terrible? What shall I believe?

Kirk Cousins is not going to win a SB. I'm willing to go to the bank on that.