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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.

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.

I can only assume ScottLaw fits the bill.

We can only hope DCs game plan against Allen's running. He's a 6'5" QB with a rocket arm and finally some decent receivers. By all means, opponents, please take one of your defenders out of the play spying Allen.

You didn't like The Patriot? I thought it was fantastic -- although I also wasn't just looking for 100% Revolutionary War accuracy.

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?

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.

I'll never forgive that SOB for having his ONE career year in 1991. Bastard.

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.

Funny how some of the ones who think they’re “bad” are the ones who are truly thin-skinned!

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.

I think Duke's odds of making this roster are extremely long, and I also think Daboll will use the TEs a lot more. Kroft's and Croom's injuries may have been a blessing in disguise, allowing Knox and Sweeney to get all of those reps in OTAs. I'm more intrigued by which TEs make the final 53, because I see legitimate arguments for all five of them (including Lee Smith).

I really don't think that's true. They'll just find something else to gripe about.

So you're saying you didn't understand my point that an athletic, big TE can serve the role of a "big" WR, particularly in the red zone? Ok. Thought you were smarter than that.

The TEs are big guys. Dawson's Creek is 6'4" I think, and as athletic as a WR.

The Bills' D is loaded if Oliver comes as advertised and Murphy is fully recovered from his ACL. Excellent starters, good depth...Tremaine in his 2nd year and perhaps the best secondary in the league, top to bottom. I loved reading recently that McD's focus for this defense is increasing the "physicality" of their play. I want to see this defense punish opposing offenses. Milano hasn't been overlooked by anyone that I've seen and he could garner Pro Bowl attention this year. I know people are somewhat worried about the pass rush and lack of a true threat outside of Hughes, but I think the Bills are going rely on getting interior pressure from Oliver and also do a good bit of blitzing with the LBs and DBs. There are some "ifs" with respect to everything panning out, as there always are, but this unit looks like it should be one of the league's best.

What I heard earlier this week is that Hill’s story to the Chiefs “has remained consistent” even though other stories have changed, so they are letting it play out.

TJ Yeldon won’t be on the opening day roster.

So THIS post gets a "like" and an "awesome" from SoTier and BillsVet...hilarious. You may think you're right about a lot of things, BADOL, but you're dead-ass wrong about how I view the Bills and life in general. I enjoy the hell out of the Bills, this board, and even to a certain extent sparring with the likes of you. It's fascinating to watch how people interact and wonder what they are like when not behind a keyboard. You go on with your self-aggrandizing takes and I'll sit back, shaking my head and chuckling...

Fixed. What this guy does isn't journalism.

Ok so I know your agenda is that you don't like Allen -- you beat that drum all last year -- but stop implying that I'm making excuses for him when that is clearly not happening.

Yes, it was a different era, but Randall Cunningham only rushed for more than 800 yards once in his career ('90), and Steve Young never rushed for more than 540.

Never in my life have I seen someone with such a zest to prove himself right. You're a legend in your own mind...

I guess I'll watch this one today. Seems pretty hyped. Beware the "playing at home" factor.