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I figured, but I don’t like shackling McBeane with the decisions of former GMs and coaches because it’s clear they are doing things differently.

Under McBeane that is simply not true unless you think one 3rd round draft pick (and no trades) is “way too much emphasis.”

Very mediocre OL on paper. Very questionable HC hire. A DC who is a legend in his own mind but who really hasn’t put a great defense on the field in some time. Those are big question marks on a team you expect to take a leap forward.

Saint Doug is as fake as they come. He’ll pretend he’s hip — remember all of the old school rap he played at Bills’ practices? Still a douchebag, obviously.

No the key is to look at the specifics of these supposed “quick turnarounds” — what do they all have in common? Really good QBs not in their rookie seasons. Everyone is expecting a significant step forward for the Bills this year if Allen is “the guy.”

Don’t you worry, I was on this over as soon as it came out.

Neither the Bears nor Eagles made waves in their QBs’ rookie seasons.

Is this guy related to Fendi Onabun?

It takes a special type of person to create a thread like this. And by special I mean “someone I’ll never invite to my home.”

That would be a great trivia question. Everyone assumes the Seahawks were immediately great when Carroll got there.

This is full-blown BBFS talking.

LOL. Sometimes you know.

You and the “you can turn it around in a year or two” crowd are just wrong. The Rams are an anomaly, and regardless, they had their QB and RB when McVay took the job. Listen to a guy like Pat Kirwan who says it’s only fair to give a coach and GM five year contracts if you really want to give them a chance. McD and Beane have this team trending in a great direction, and those of us not complaining about “tearing down the empire Whaley built” are ready to enjoy the ride.

Liar

No schitt. The guy might literally snap an opponent’s leg in two out there if he is rubbed the wrong way.

In for $50

I think Richie is misunderstood and really just needs someone to give him a chance.

^^^^^ this guy

Umm, I do. I will be shocked if Lamar Jackson winds up having a better NFL career than Josh Allen. If you don’t think John Harbaugh would trade Jackson for Allen straight up, right now, you’re fooling yourself.

I have pretty much tuned out the Sabres since they went into the tank (again) but I was glad to see them move on from Nylander, who just didn't seem to have "it" when he had his chances. If Bots was able to grab a talented young defenseman in the exchange even better, although it appears as though the Sabres are trying to set a record for most blueliners on a roster.

The lengths to which I’ll go? Good god, man, get a hold of yourself. Your disdain for anyone who doesn’t share your brand of pessimistic “realism” is really pathetic.

Sounds almost identical to my setup. Main TV (DTV) on the Bills, Firestick TV on Red Zone (since there is usually a delay).

Did you at least buy her dinner?

Nah, if that happens there will just be a vocal "Belichick owns McD" contingent. Anyway, I agree with your other point about bumps in the road for the offense early. That's where the team's strength (D) comes into play. And can the "bumps" this year's O faces still be any worse than what Josh was dealing with last season?

I'm not about to predict that Zay Jones will suddenly become a star, but he was an incredibly accomplished receiver in college who did not drop balls. That has to be mental. Also, 2019 is Zay's first true offseason of participation because last year he was recovering from his Vegas escapade. By all accounts he has added upper body strength and has been working on his route running. He knows the offense, and he was able to create some chemistry with Josh last season. If we are ever going to see something out of Zay it will be this year...and I'm cautiously optimistic.