The Dean

I like it.

Let's not forget it's great to have a kicker who can kickoff, instead of wasting a roster spot on one.

But unfortunately, he said "Siemian may be Montana". I thought he was talking about the state.

Hauschka! Bless you.

Made a big play right at the start of the game. But in general, guy has been a stud. White has impressed me from the start, as I saw few plays go to his guy. Very odd for a rookie. Today more went his way, and he stepped up.

Well, as we know, it isn't ALL about Tyrod.

HA! I called it just before it happened. The others at the bar asked how I knew. I admitted I didn't know, but something about the formation made me suspect. Don't really know what it was---just hinky. BTW, terrible field position for a fake, so it wasn't as if it was something to expect.

Honestly, I think that is a bulls#it statement. But I will admit Whaley always look stoned.

It's hard for me to really evaluate Whaley. I don't think he ever had the chance to be THE GM, with real control. But if you aren't powerful enough to get that control from the owner, maybe you aren't suited to be the GM.

I agree. I actually think Marrone is a pretty decent HC. I don't give one rats ass about his personality. Meathead is what I used to call Jack Del Rio, when he coached the Jags. I may have to rethink that.

Let's give Poyer some props, too. He and Hyde have been pleasant surprises at the S position.

In other, more productive ways, I assume. BTW, as they currently do, in addition to the kneeling/sitting during the national anthem. In the weeks after the initial Kaepernick incident, I paid some attention to what was going on. Rex stood, but did NOT put his hand over his heart. Most fans stood, but kept their hats on---many just chatted away. In years past, sitting wasn't a big deal during the national anthem, until it became one, last year. I think it's become, for most people, one of those rote traditions, people just do, without thinking. Like the pledge of allegiance before school (did you really think about what you were saying?) and most of that goes on in Catholic churches (and I assume, most other organized religions). IMO it is a disservice to the national anthem to be turned into something that is "just done" and not truly felt from the heart. I think keeping it actually "special" would make it more effective.

If I recall correctly, the national anthem used to be played 15-20 minutes before the game. It was, for the most part, never telecast. Except for (perhaps) times of national/international crises, why should the national anthem be played before an entertainment performance? That's the practice of totalitarian nations, IMO. All hail the country/leader. The NFL (and all sports leagues) would do themselves a great service by simply eliminating this practice, and it's political distraction. IMO, of course.

A team takes the season game-by-game. A fan eats crow game-by-game. IMO, of course.

Epic!

Well, Duh! He's the Bill starting QB after all.

See ya. It's sad you see this peaceful protest as some sort of disrespect of our troops. But understand that interpretation is on YOU.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think this is eating crow for the season. Just for this game.

I have to agree with just about all of this. The design of the running game is pretty bad, IMO. I hate the "soft zone" pass defense, but this team is actually making it work. Still, bend/don't break always scares the crap out of me.

Noted. But I blame him every year, for predicting 19-0. Every Bills failure is HIS fault, IMO.

You specifically suggested I predicted an 18-1 season. So you should be eating some crow, as you realized I did not, nor ever have. I often stepped in during trashing of a particular player, or coach, to suggest reason. And, BTW, I did that in some very overly positive threads, as well as negative. Of course, there have been far more negative threads in the past 10 years, so that probably influences your recollection. I will usually take the "reasonable" position, as most of the trashing (or on occasion, the homerism) as I believe in looking at the complete picture. BTW, The Senator is not doing well, health wise. He has beaten cancer, but still has some issues. Keep him in your thoughts.

Crow is eaten game-by-game.

You are, perhaps, thinking of my friend The Senator, who predicts 19-0 every year. I'm typically cautiously optimistic (at least willing to give a new regime a chance before trashing them). But this year, I figured the Bills would win 4-5 games. Even if you are going back 10 years, you will not find any post where I predict a 18-1 (or anything close). I'm pretty sure I haven't predicted more than 10 wins in ANY season in the past 10 years. Find a 18-1 (or similar) prediction from me, and I will gladly admit my mistake, and give you credit. But I can already tell you, you are mistaken. I believe you have me confused with someone else.

I'd throw an unsportsmanlike conduct on this post.

18-1? I think you have me confused with another poster.