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If we had to give up a passing TD, I'd have chosen it to come from Matt Ryan and the Falcons. No shame in that.

It was a really hot day, as well. Perhaps that factored into rotating McCoy in and out of the game a bit more frequently.

I'm realistic, but it is fun to think that it just might be possible to knock off the second undefeated team, back-to-back. Also, it would be nice to hand the Falcons their first loss in their knew stadium. You know, one for the history book. On a side note, that stadium is beautiful. When we get a new one in Buffalo, something like that one would be great.

Oh, that's right. I pride myself on knowing the players, pretty well, but today on that fake punt tackle I was thinking, "Lacey? Who the hell is Lacey?" Your comment reminded me of the recent acquisition. After he was acquired I brought up some highlights of his on YouTube. If he can do close to what he was doing in that YouTube video on New Era Field, then we have another special player in our ranks. Oh, and speaking of recent acquisitions, don't forget it was our 3rd string quarterback that was also in on that tackle.

Yes, the rookie did a great job. I was worried that the left tackle position would cause fits and nightmares for us today. Thankfully, we didn't have to give it much thought as the game progressed.

I think he would have rolled in, untouched.

Tolbert should not be running stretch plays. Vertical, not horizontal.

Play action. Tyrod can't find anyone and then scrambles for a moderate gain.

Nice post on the eve of the new season. I grew up in Oregon and my first football recollection was watching OJ Simpson on a big run down the sideline. Heck, it might have even been on a black and white TV. Then, still in Oregon, I had the good fortune to have a Buffalo-native as my 6th grade teacher. He really cemented my love for the Bills. He said that I should "write the Buffalo Bills." I never even thought of that. So, as a 12 year old, I wrote a simple letter to One Bills Drive. They sent me a, I'm sure, standard letter back saying "thank you for your letter. Glad you are a fan, etc." They included a player photo or two. Just to get something in the mail with the Bills logo on it was great. Sounds kind of funny now, but it was so exciting! Anyway, I'm looking forward to the new season. Go Bills!

Given that it was cover 2 and that the other corner flattened out in the short flat on the other side (just like Gilmore did initially), Gilmore most likely didn't blow his coverage. I still like poking fun at Gilmore though.

I used to absolutely hate seeing that patented "look back and try to blame someone else look" that Gilmore always did when he got burned. Strangely, it is enjoyable to watch when it comes from a Patriot uniformed player.

Grew up in Oregon, traveled all over in the military, yet have never spent one day in Buffalo. But I've been a Bill's fan since 1972. As crazy as it may sound, that video made me "homesick." I could relate to the fan in the video that lived in Europe. When I was in Berlin in the early 1990s, I'd always set my alarm clock to watch the Bills' games. Loved the video. Go Bills!

Boobie Dixon on multiple third downs ... the only thing that didn't go well today. One 3rd down run was behind Urbik. Bad idea.

@Dopey No, I have never been fortunate enough to even set foot in Buffalo. I grew up in Oregon and spent 20 years in the Air Force. I definitely plan to make it to The Ralph someday for a game or two. One of my earliest football memories is watching O.J. Simpson make a long run down the sideline (on the TV, of course). My dad told me to "come look at this guy run!" I was probably 6 or 7 years old. I finished watching the game and have been hooked ever since. A lot has changed in my life, but being a die hard Bills fan has been one of the constants. In 1996 I made it to Seattle to watch the Bills play. Only Bills game that I've been able to attend. We lost, but I had such a great time. My wife and I showed up early and stayed late. We hung out after the game and watched the players hangout a bit before they got onto the buses. Bruce, Jim Kelly, Thurman...they were all there! I have a whole list of "hard luck" stories that I could tell, but I tried to get to see the Bills in 1987, but the players went on strike after game 3 of that season. They were to play in Dallas the following week. I was stationed at a nearby Air Force base (in Texas). Military bases have places that sell discounted game tickets. I had the money in my hand, sitting in the parking lot, listening for the noon time radio announcement as to whether the players were going on strike or not.....of course they did go on strike. There went my chance. OK, one more. I was stationed in Berlin Germany in 1988-1990. In 1990 the NFL started their exhibition game program overseas. The first year the Rams and Chiefs came to Berlin. I had a connection and got a press pass that got me on to the practice field the entire week leading up to the game. That was pretty exciting. My Berlin tour ended in December of 1990 and had to return to the U.S. Who goes to Berlin the following year? Of course, it was the 1991 Buffalo Bills team. I could have spent an entire week out on the practice field with the Bills! I have the worst of luck!

Just an observation. Even though I don't have that many posts, I have come to this board to read about The Buffalo Bills for many years. If I was to judge fellow Bills fans from just what I see here, I'd have to describe (at least) some of you as overly critical of others and very rude. Impatient with what others want to talk about, too. If you are out of the Buffalo area and NOT able to watch the game on TV live, but go to NFL.com for a desperate bit of news or highlights, then see a video with a 3 word caption "McCoy breaks ankles," you'd freak out too.