Rocky Landing

The Tyler Kroft fiasco was one of the first things I thought of. But IIRC, the NFL stated a couple days later that it should have been ruled a catch by Kroft? Or am I making that up in my head...? EDIT: I just looked it up, and I was making it up in my head:

I'm well aware of all of this, and I like what I saw. I think his skills, and particularly his vision, make him a good choice for the position, especially considering it was his first opportunity. Given the conditions, the wave offs didn't bother me. It's been a revolving door ever since Andre Roberts left, and I think Shakir could really develop into the position. That would be my hope, anyway.

I'd like to see him on P/KR, and back up McKenzie.

Interesting that we're having a heated debate about who the backup QB will be next year. Personally, I'm crossing my fingers for Davis Webb.

Tragedy+Time=Comedy. I think you’re good.

Welp... as Tragedy+Time=Comedy, it was only a matter of time before people started creating these... https://ifunny.co/picture/IYJj7K7u9?s=cl

Also, his hopping towards the sideline immediately after the hit had the look of full blown panic. Not to denigrate the guy, or anything, but if you don't have much of a tolerance for pain in the NFL, maybe you've chosen the wrong career path? If he's having this much of a dramatic reaction, it makes one wonder if he'll be mentally fit upon his return? Panic, and being an NFL QB are not a great mix.

Wonder if there is any truth to this? After seeing Mac & Cheese's reactions, it seems plausible.

Cynthia Frelund is a genius. But, she's also kind of a spaz. From what I've seen, in the less scripted formats, she tends to blather. On GMFB, the female panelist is basically the emcee. I'd love to see how she'd do on a few GMFB episodes. She might utterly flounder, but she'd still be brilliant, and entertaining.

I want the Jets to win, and be one game ahead of the Pats*. There is something very satisfying in seeing the Patriots* in last place in the division.

Is the jury still out on EJ Manuel? Or is it time to give Thad Lewis, or Jeff Tuel a shot?

Oh, I think you're right. I thought the announcer had said otherwise, but I just looked it up, and I think I was wrong.

It's a preseason game now...

Trubisky has turned into Captain Checkdown.

Steelers are imploding.

SF -10 favorites. It would be a huge upset, but I kinda feel like it could happen. I have this feeling that all is not well in San Francisco... I'm actually rooting for the Jets to win. They won't, of course. But it would be a nice feel-good story, and maybe Robert Selah wouldn't look so mopey during his press conferences.

What Games are You Watching on Sunday, and why? Especially for the Sunday Ticket subscribers. I'm curious what games people are interested in. I'll definitely be watching the Patriots* at Steelers. I kinda like Mitch Trubisky now that he's a former Bill. The Pats* are favored by 2.5, but I really think Pittsburgh could pull off an upset here. The media in general seems to be in denial about how badly the Patriots* are doing, and just can't believe they'd start 0-2. I saw that Levi Wallace, in his black and gold boxers, is one of their backups. Crazy to think he'd be our #1 starting CB right now, if he were still here.

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That’s because you’re a Bills fan. If you’re a Patriots* fan, it’s all about the past.

To me, the funniest part of that clip is the ridiculous hang time that 40 yard throw has before dropping out of the sky like someone was out duck hunting. I half expect a golden retriever to come running out to get it.

Dang. There goes the spread...

Hopefully they tie

I feel weird about this game. I know it's only week one, and who knows what will happen between now and the end of the season, but as of right now, these are the two teams that represent the biggest obstacle to the Bills getting to the Super Bowl. Essentially, whichever team wins is the one I want to lose...

The way the ball flops to the ground, like someone shot a duck out of the sky. I half expect a golden retriever to come running out to fetch it...