Rocky Landing

Diggs' Hot Sauce is great.

I'm still at work. Is anyone watching the Cll/Jax game? How much has Watson been booed?

I kinda hope he does. Not sure how much of a crowd is going to show up to a Jaguars preseason home game, but I would guess that even at half capacity, the amount of booing Watson will receive will be notable.

But did he have chicken wings in his socks?

Who says preseason games aren't fun?

Belichick, Andy Reid... oh, wait...

I felt like I wanted to get this out there before the season officially starts: A lot has been written in these pages about the NFL, and its integrity as an organization-- much of it negative, and not without merit. But one thing they have done, and continue to do, is their Play60 program, and their NFL Flag Football program. These are concerted efforts to fight childhood obesity. Anyone on here who is a parent of young children knows that one of the hardest things to do-- especially in this age of mass school shootings, online gaming and social media, and the pandemic-- is to keep your children physically active. This may be even more true for me, and my family, as we live in Los Angeles. And I have to say, these are very well run, and effective programs. My 12-year-old son is on his fourth session of flag football, and it has been fantastic. The league is well organized, the officiating is surprisingly decent, the games are organized, and well run. All of the equipment is provided. All of the kids get a jersey, and helmet. The coaches (mostly parents) receive training. It teaches fitness, sportsmanship, competitiveness, and camaraderie. And I see a lot of kids out there who are struggling, and dealing with, their own weight issues. And it's really reasonably priced! Clearly not a money maker, I have to believe it is operated at a loss. Well done NFL! And GO BILLS!

Yep. Given that a) the Patriots are installing a new offensive scheme, b) this is Patricia's first stint as an OC, or offensive play-caller, c) Mac & Cheese is going into only his second season, and d) by all credible accounts, the Patriots' offense has struggled mightily in training camp... not playing the starters very much feels like an offense that is not ready for television. If Belichick* retired tomorrow, he would be leaving the Patriots* organization a shambles.

https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-qb-mac-jones-most-starters-won-t-play-preseason-opener-versus-giants Interesting that the Pats* won't be playing Jones, or most of their starters in the first preseason game. I kind of understand Jones not playing-- plenty of starting QBs won't be playing in their first preseason game-- but The Pats* are installing a new offensive scheme, and reports indicate that their offense hasn't had a single good showing vs. their own D in TC. Are they not ready to put these new concepts to the test in a preseason game for a series, or two? This is what preseason is for. Daniel Jones is going to play, as are most of the Giants starters (according to Brian Daboll). Trevor Lawrence, Mayfield, Darnold, Zach Wilson-- all playing. Does not bode well for Patriot* Nation, IMO.

OK, thanks. Just saw it there, and he did say it was released by the Bills. (Still odd that it doesn't appear to be available on any of the Bills' official platforms...)

Everyone hated Thad Brown until yesterday when he talked up Hodgins.

How about it OP @17islongenough? Where'd you get this?

I'm inclined to agree. I would like to know where this chart came from? It's not on https://www.buffalobills.com/team/depth-chart, it's not on either of the Bills' official Twitter accounts, FaceBook page, or anywhere on their official site that I could find. Perhaps this has been discussed further up-thread, but this looks like someone grabbed the Bills logo, and made this up..... right? Or have I missed something.

I have felt that the signing of Saffold, the early attempted signing of McKissic, and then Johnson, the hiring of Kromer, and the drafting of Cook shows that they are committed to improving the run game. I'm also of the opinion that that commitment began before the end of the 2021 season. Good point also about versatility, and I think Beane, and McD have always felt that way about versatility. I had never really thought about it in terms of "everybody is a threat to score points" -- even Big Tommy Doyle!

Although, one has to wonder what Poyer makes of this development?

I'm not happy about this at all, on any level. Stafford seems like a really decent guy who languished in Detroit for 12 years, and finally got to lead a decent team. I will be at the Bills at Rams game, and I would very much like to see the Bills beat them in a competitive game with Stafford at the helm. I want to see the Bills beat the Super Bowl champs.

I noticed that too. It's a minor gaff, though. Still a slick route.

Well, really no body part should look like a penis, other than a penis.

The paranoid, conspiratorial side of me wonders if this wasn’t Goodell’s plan— In the closed-door session, suggest a compromise of six games. Then appeal the decision, add two to four games, and appear tough. Then, by the end of the regular season, the story has finally lost its legs. of course, Goodell would never be so manipulative…

Fair point.

If we signed him, he'd start the season on IR, right? He's not expected to be ready after his ACL surgery until October. At that point, it's not like he's going to push Davis (or whomever ends up at slot, for that matter) down the depth chart. Seems like a pretty high-profile signing for a late season insurance policy.

LOL!!! You're saying we should cut Diggs, and Davis! Maybe we should cut Allen for starting a fight???

Dean Kindig, of Astro Notes fame was just talking up Hodgins. Maybe this is his year...? Dang, Isaiah! FaceTiming while driving??? And stop with the gesturing! Keep your hands on the wheel!

From your post I responded to: "Maybe because the other teams offered basically the same peanuts contract and he’d rather be here under those circumstances." You're just making straw-man arguments at this point. Edit: Also, I'd be pissed off if they traded McKenzie, and I very much doubt they will. But it's naive to think he has no trade value, especially with Brandon Beane making the deal.

They signed McKenzie before the FA negotiating period. You should learn the rules of free agency before you start making these arguments.