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Im scanning through the thread again, and just caught you’re comment. I started laughing as I was thinking the same thing. GB the other day made some references to where Daboll could land next year and this would be a perfect place. They have (not today but overall) a solid defense, they still have the Beast called Mack (no offense to our TBD Beast oh great one), and what would be laughable is him developing Fields into a very good QB, literally copying the McD philosophy of how he built this team. After a year Fields will have improved in all the rookie mistakes, and be ready for a creative guy like Daboll. Down the road in a good system with continuity, a line and weapons, Fields will probably develop into a good NFL QB, and he won’t Duke it out with Rodgers as you know he’s gone (my over/under is the Steelers, not the Broncos).

Down to 81 is what Sal said by Tuesday. I know you asked what, not when, but I assumed someone else would ask. McD announced his a little early last week, I believe trying to give these guys a chance to latch on with another team. Next week after the Packs is the one I’m interested as last week and this week, some may not even recognize their names. Next week is the time to find out how the battles truly went in practices. No surprise for me from what has already been written as game balls. The only one of note is I hate getting too amped up about okay in a preseason game, but for at least this year, and I hope another and pay him more next year is we finally have our Reich in Mitch. He looked incredible and so natural in our scheme. Oh, and no I don’t want to hear about trade opportunities. This guy is going to be great insurance for Allen and us. He may not have the same quality play as Allen, but he okays just like him and will in my eyes god forbid Allen bags up a shoulder or elbow could give us 3-1 in the middle of the season depending upon the opponents. I appreciated Barkley, but it was night and day how Allen and him play. Mitch, enjoy the year, comradere, the wings and pizza, feel what it’s like to be on a functional, consistent winning model of a team. You certainly deserve it after purgatory in Chicago. After watching Stevenson today again, I’m getting more and more inclined to want 7 wr’s, but that means only Hollister #1, Knox, and Gilliam (I know he’s a FB). You could potentially hide Sweeney a little easier on the PS as he didn’t even play last year. Just floating it.

It’s tough these days as you have to try and anticipate what the QB is going to do at the last second, and although a definite penalty, as you just can’t have helmet to helmet hits. These LBers have to somehow miraculously hit with the shoulder pad with the head to the side and hit between the numbers on the jersey, and oh btw, you have to almost alligator roll off in mid air so you don’t land on the body of the QB full force. My point is that is a lot to know and act on in a split second, but by these rules, that was a penalty. I really don’t think he was intending to decapitate Fields, and Fields probably didn’t have his strap fastened down properly. Lastly, I think it looks a lot worse than it really was in real time.

Oh I’m sure. I just remember when I first moved to Tampa (Bills/Giants SB week), my buddies took me to of all places Hooters on Hillsborough where Gruden was a cook as a kid as his father I think coached for McKay. They were excited to bring me to a place that made real Buffalo Wings. I was confused, I’m like ma’am you make wings from a Buffalo (naive 21 yr. old). She said no, like the wings from Buffalo, NY. I replied politely, but a little sarcastic, um I’m from Buffalo, moved here last week and we just call them Wings. She then brought out breaded wings and I tried to be a trooper to be nice, but after she left, I’m like guys, these are absolutely horrific. Can you get them the normal way, because we don’t bread wings. You just call that fried chicken and I can go to the colonel’s if I want that crap. Bottom line, if you liked, great, but not for me. I know that Kenmore K of C well. My dad played and then managed the K of C softball team in Lackawanna, so as a little kid we had to travel in our wood wagon to all of the different Knights in the summer. It was actually some fond memories, and the Franceils sherbet on the way home on South Park Ave., was the best part.

I’d agree just to go through the teams website. There will be lots available. The newness of Urban and Lawrence will be worn off by Nov. 7th, and even if they are building to a good team, the first year they will have a bunch of losses up front. They aren’t beating the Broncos, Titans, Cardinals, Seahawks, and Dolphins. So my guess is we will face them at 2-5 best guess. Even if they don’t open the tarps, you could easily get cheap tix outside the stadium. I understand peace of mind, but you’ll probably be able to migrate. In the one end zone is a really cool inside/outside bar that has the A/C blowing hard. It’s November so less likely ungodly hot, but it does happen occasionally. Guaranteed there will be 20,000+ Bills fans there. I’m normally there every 6 years or so just not going to swing it this year. If you don’t have family or friends and want a hotel close to the stadium, right across the drawbridge which is maybe 1/4-1/3 mile from the stadium is the Crowne Plaza. It’s nice enough and has a Ruth’s Chris in it. You may want to book early as they fill up when they have home games. Directly across the bridge from the hotel on the stadium side are a bunch of restaurants and bars. It’s kid friendly enough. Nice part if you stay there you can pretty much walk to find entertainment, eat, drink if you participate, and head over to the game. I looked up for you the Worlds Largest Cocktail Party is the week before on Halloween. Not sure you know that’s the FL/GA game. People arrive by the thousands by the previous Tuesday in RV’s and hotels are impossible to get anywhere near the stadium. That is a zoo, but it’s a really fun time. I hope that helps and PM me if you need anything else. MGK

Spotrac has us today at $5.3 mil. in cap space, and OTC has us at $7.2 mil. in space. Probably somewhere in the middle. All the rooks are signed and typically teams like around this amount for an emergency fund for signing a guy off the streets when one of our starters goes to IR or PUP and looks like our for a major portion of the season.

Alright Mango, I can live with that request as you’re a friend. This Allen’s Heroes is not even relevant as Kelly’s Heroes was based on the name of the movie synonymous with Kelly’s real name so I’m a little Captain Obvious on this one. How about Allen Powers in Goldmember? Dr. Evil is McD Mini Me is Beasely and so on.. Yeah baby Yeah! Shagadelic.

It’s funny you say that as I’ve always thought the same. The other Dibiase sounds less like his brother than Nate. I’m about to turn on now as the round table is starting With Sal, Eric, and I think Steve.

You sparked a fond memory as a kid. We thought we were so cool having HBO in the early 80’s. Thanks House! Now, Dad is Great, Give us the Chocolate Cake!

Unstable, I’m getting unstable as you basically listed the whole team. 🤩😇🙏👏🦬. Brother, I’m just kidding as that was a very thorough breakdown. Some of the guys you mention like Hamlin, Johnson and several more I think are competing for a PS spot or to get on with a weaker team in the league. I can’t believe I’ve finally lived long enough that our PS guys are going to be more than good enough for a team like the Jags or Texans as starters. You nailed it on just about every battle. Thanks for the thoughtful post.

Breaded wings are fried chicken. Tasted one once. Disgusting to me. The old fashioned way is the only way (for me).

Well said SoCal. This isn’t Dallas that a makes a bajillion $ (I know it’s not a word for the syntax police) or LA, or Vegas. The team may be valued at $2+ Bil., but they forked out $1.4 bil., to buy it, whatever they spent on the Sabres, built up downtown with the luxury hotel and common area, etc. They've made Buffalo a better place, and will end up kicking in some $, but the county and state will most likely contribute a significant portion if it. They do get to borrow $200 mil. from the league, and I believe there are very favorable tax implications which is why Billionaires want to buy into a recession proof business. Cleveland never thought Modell would move the team, but he did when he needed another stadium to be profitable. They lose the team, have to wait three years, Baltimore comes out firing on all cylinders as a winning team, and the new Browns sucked for 20 years. The funding won’t be 100% public $, but it’s not going to be 100% private either. They’ll figure it out, and no the team isn’t moving. Most of the real negotiations we’ll never really know as it will all be behind closed doors for two years, and hacks like this author will keep on writing chicken little stories. As Sandra Bullock from the Blindside said…. ”Don’t get you’re p…..s in a wad”.

In the mirror darkly. I prefer this version. Primarily because T’Pol has the best abs ever. Is it time for the Ponn Farr yet? Ralonzo, if we both know these references, we’re not just Bills nerds, we’re Star Trek too. Good catch on my reference. It’s exactly what I was referring to with the original quote.

Rochester, why aren’t you TERRIFIED?

FWIW to the out of towners, Audacy just gave me a notice WGR has their pregame show starting 10 minutes ago with the Dibiasi brothers. Have a listen if in the car.

Interesting teams. He may be better at the interview process. I’m skeptical on the Steelers as they are so reluctant to Change coaches. Tomlin has yet to give them a losing season. I believe his worst year was 8-8. The Rooney’s will take into account Ben sunsetting probably after this year and a chance of getting Rodgers or Watson is plausible. I know Daboll probably would take any job, but guessing Dallas wouldn’t be his first choice even with Dak. He might NYG though.

Pitt-W (their line has not figured it out, and Harris gets very little yardage -GROOT sacks Ben twice and bats a ball down) Mia-W (close though as it will be 148 degrees or at least feel like it) WTF-W (closer than expected due to their defense and Fitz loses it for them with a pick in the 4th quarter like that Jets game a few years ago) Texans-W (by 40) Chiefs-L (much closer than expected maybe 27-24) Ten-W (we kept Henry in check with 83 yards last year and that is a win for us, it’s more of stopping their passing game) Mia-W Jags-W (by 21 at least) Jets-W Colts-L (surprise but Wentz surprises people and gets back to his SB year performance under Reich - they are a complete team) Saints-W (Winston throws 3 picks and 1 pick six) Pats-W Bucs-L ( Brady’s arm finally starts fading, but just enough for a loss -Bucs 24-21) Car-W (they are rebuilding and by then Darnold is benched) Pats-W (very very close like an overtime Bass 60 yard field goal in the snow) Atl-W Jets-W (we destroy them with our backups) So 14-3, but there is always a possibility of a trap game loss which at worst we are 13-4. Enough for the second seed. By the AFCCG our defensive line is firing on all cylinders so we beat the Colts, Browns, and the Chiefs in KC. SB - Bills/Rams and we win in LA. BTW -491 pts. GB. “You aimin to shoot the dog” again with an extra game. Uhuh, 518 pts. and a new franchise record. And we do repeat a sweep of the AFCE.

No argument on the Eagles. It’s not just the HC, but the organization. They have been in free fall since their SB win. It has to start with the owner. I’m in a wait and see on the Pats. I’m not concerned we’ll beat them and win the division, but until they figure out the QB, and I just don’t see Cam looking as good in season. He’s never been accurate, not improved, and his body is shot. Any rookie QB can look good in the preseason with vanilla defenses. We’ll see how Jones does when he has blitzes and pressure coming from all different angles. Maybe he’ll figure it out like Herbert surprised the majority of people, or more likely he’ll look more like Tua. BB will do what everyone expects him to in what has been said above. They picked up tall WR’s who are not that athletic, and two TE’s who are very competent. Run, high % passes, and their typical complicated defenses. If I had to predict, they’ll win against the Jets, Falcons, Panthers, Texans, Jags, Cowboys, Dolphins once, and maybe the Chargers (Saints are a wildcard as you don’t know what happens with the QB) That’s 9 wins. They are going to have a tough time with the Bucs, Titans, Colts, Miami in Miami as for some reason they often give the Pats a tough time down there, Cleveland, and us twice. It’s why I’m guessing they will be a 9-10 game winning team which does not make the playoffs. This is all predicated on they win every game they are supposed to win, and no hiccups. The hype on the spending and BB a genius stuff is overrated in the media. It was last year when they picked up Cam and they won 7 games.

Now that is interesting, but not surprising. A guy whether built or not who’s never had to block anyone, will not all of a sudden learn at the drop of a hat. Too many people who’ve never played football, don’t understand the technique involved. I’m sure one of the cable sports stations will pick him up broadcasting on college football.

Kwai, the difference with McDaniels is he has to be in line for BB’s job when he retires or just moves over to personnel as he is 69 so he only has a couple more years you’d expect. Daboll is behind McD as you know who most likely isn’t going anywhere for a decade at least we hope. I was a little surprised Daboll didn’t get an offer unless we don’t know it on the Chargers as he and Telesco have known each other for 30 years. That was a little telling.

This thread left football awhile back and is now just the three non starters. Sex, Politics, and Religion. Mods?

It was always going to be messy. They are using the media on both sides as a tool to spark fear, etc. for their own ends. They’ll figure it out.

You know the South lost right as it looks like a Confederate outfit. not going farther as Simon will kill me As far as our god bless America general Allen, love the man. An officer and a gentlemen.

It’s Fantasy not real football. In the real football world, I’m cool with a competition between Mahomes, Rodgers, Brady, Wilson, Allen, and Herbert over Murray. I have absolutely nothing against Murray. I think he might be a solid franchise QB, but he’s not there yet. Nothing against him if I were an AZ fan, I’d be very happy. One thing is for sure, that is a tough division so he’ll be battle tested every year.

LT is the only player I place over Bruuuce, with Lott as a close third. Minister was great, but he didn’t play in a traditional 3-4. If Bruce was in a 4-3, he would’ve been the unprecedented beat defensive Player.