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GMFB - Weekly (almost daily) Love - WC #1
eball replied to SlimShady'sSpaceForce's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
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No schitt. And you do it more than most. Good lord, you have diarrhea of the keyboard.
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No Punt Game - Reality vs. Myth
eball replied to Ethan in Cleveland's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
One of the reasons the no-punt game was so great is because it was between two of the established premiere teams of the era. Think of how many HOFers played in that game between the two teams? It really is a classic. -
Buffalo Bills: Embedded season 2 - new episode Sun. 8/11
eball replied to BillsFan4's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
This will be fun. Really enjoyed it last season. -
How many teams would have traded a promising pass rusher for Patrick Mahomes after his rookie season? Please, training camp, get here soon.
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Has anyone tried this? NFL-themed beers...
eball replied to eball's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
And I thought there were some intellectual beer drinkers on this forum! Definitely going to try this when I'm up there in the fall. Sounds like a perfect tailgating beer on a chilly morning. -
I feel like the Browns and Bills are good test cases for various ways to build a team -- and they may both be successful. The Browns have made the headlines with their acquisition of stars (Beckham), talent with a checkered past (Hunt), and a couple of #1 draft picks (Garrett, Mayfield). The Bills have not made splashy moves and have built through the draft over the past few seasons, filling in holes with reasonably priced veteran free agents. The Browns have egos on their roster, particularly on offense (Mayfield, Beckham, Landry), and the test will be whether they keep things in check for the benefit of the team when something inevitably goes wrong. There is no similar concern in Buffalo as everyone seems to have "bought in" to McD's team-first culture. As long as Mayfield doesn't regress there is no reason to think Cleveland won't be a solid team, although I admittedly don't know much about their defense outside of Garrett and Ward. I think Buffalo will be solid as well, provided the OL reshuffle is finalized during training camp and Allen takes the expected step forward. Cleveland is in a tougher overall division than the Bills. I estimate their record will fall between 7 and 11 wins. I still think 8-8 is the floor for the Bills and they could win as many as 12, if everything else remains constant (i.e., no significant injuries to key contributors).
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Found this in an ESPN article about the best NFL-themed beers and I have admittedly never heard of it. Clever though... Make Me Wanna Stout | Big Ditch Brewing Co. | Buffalo, New York Make Me Wanna Stout was so popular during football season that it's now available year-round in Western New York. Courtesy of Buffalo News Tribute to: Bills' fight song, "Shout" Beer style: Coffee and cream stout Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.2% When it was brewed: It was first made in 2016, but Big Ditch started canning it only last year. It became so popular around Western New York that it eventually became available year-round. Why a coffee and cream stout? Here's what president and co-founder Matt Kahn had to say: "We were looking for something that was good for pregaming. Pregaming is a well-partaken-in tradition for Buffalo Bills fans, you could say, both at home and at the stadium. We were sort of thinking, 'Hey, wake up, have your coffee with your beer, too.' The ABV is light enough that you can get a few in you, get some caffeine in you, too. It's a good wake-up-and-go beer. It's almost like a can of alcoholic iced coffee." Key ingredients: Coffee (the beans come from a local roaster called Public Espresso), milk, sugar, roasted barley, oatmeal, U.S. Northern Brewer hops
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Cole Beasleys durability has been remarkable
eball replied to JerseyBills's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Don't talk to me about ability unless you include availability. Sammy Watkins, are you listening? -
Five Teams Entering Their Super Bowl Window
eball replied to Saxum's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
If you're a fan/columnist/writer who thinks Josh Allen will be a legitimate starting QB, then you must put the Bills in the "up and coming" list. If you're not, then you ignore them. This dude clearly is in the second group. Miami -- lol. -
Five Teams Entering Their Super Bowl Window
eball replied to Saxum's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
It’s weird, but it’s almost becoming the “in vogue” thing to predict the Fish won’t stink. -
Fumbles are typically forced. That's a technique and dedication to punching at or stripping the ball. Now when the ball hits the ground you are correct, it's a matter of how it bounces, but I wouldn't call 1/2 of turnovers "lucky" plays. Interceptions are almost always forced. Either great plays by the secondary or errant throws by the QB because he is under pressure. A small number are "lucky" bounces off the receiver. If I had to guess, perhaps 10% of turnovers are the "lucky" variety and 90% are forced by the defense. Coaches wouldn't spend so much time emphasizing forcing (and avoiding) turnovers if it was just a matter of luck.
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I can only assume ScottLaw fits the bill.
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You didn't like The Patriot? I thought it was fantastic -- although I also wasn't just looking for 100% Revolutionary War accuracy.
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Mark Rypien Facing Domestic Violence Charge
eball replied to Gugny's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Yes, I was going to say that wouldn't have necessarily changed the outcome, but getting an advantage early could have altered the complexion of the game. While we're throwing blame around who can forget Chuck Dickerson making an arse of himself and riling up the Skins' OL? -
Mark Rypien Facing Domestic Violence Charge
eball replied to Gugny's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
If you talk to the individuals involved Buffalo had a "perfect" play called on first down and many believe Thurman would have had a huge gain or perhaps a TD. Kenny Davis made the wrong cut. -
Mark Rypien Facing Domestic Violence Charge
eball replied to Gugny's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I'll never forgive that SOB for having his ONE career year in 1991. Bastard.- 55 replies
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Penetration into the backfield is most certainly helpful for the run defense, particularly if it forces a RB to stop or change direction away from where the play was intended.
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Who has a better chance of making the 53?
eball replied to NewEra's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Of the five, Croom is my first to go. I don't know how you can form an opinion about whether Knox is "soft" based upon OTA reports.