The Dean

It works like this. Excluding TNF, SNF and MNF, the network carrying the game is decided by the VISITING team's conference. So if the Bills play at home against an NFC team, Fox stations will most likely carry the game. If the Bills are the visiting team, CBS stations most likely get it. I say "most likely " becaue, as of a couple/few years ago that isn't guaranteed. There's a bit of network swapping on location.

Outstanding! Very glad to hear that.

I'm thinking being a gunner is as much mindset as talent---much like a WR/TE being a good blocker. The technique can be taught, but not the mentality. Plus you need a guy you KNOW (not hope) will be there game after game doing a great job. Most RBs (just for example) are concentrating on breaking into the starting lineup as a RB. It's good to have a guy who knows his role and puts all of his effort into his ST position. I've said it before and say it again. Too many posters have a disrespect of special teams. They would rather have a slightly better RB sitting on the very edge of the bench, rarely if ever getting into a game at that position, than have a stud ST player. Completely absurd, IMO. If the RBs get injured, it's pretty damn easy to pick one up during the week. Well said. Some here will never understand that, I think.

Yes, what a shocker that a guy who contributes in nearly every game, and is one of the best in the league at his main position, would stick on this roster. 🙃

Audio yes.

If that was going to be your new thread topic, I think it's best you continue to refrain from starting new ones. Me too. I was convinced he was going to be the backup C. So I wonder who they have pegged to do that now. Maybe it's someone not currently on the roster. A puzzle for sure, based on last year. There's been talk about how much better he looked this year. Hope those rumors are true. But to be honest, I don't think Beane is done, yet. Well, daylight savings DOESN'T start tomorrow. So are you saying Stevenson isn't going to IR?

No, NFL+ does not carry out of market/region games. Not live, anyway. That's what the Sunday Ticket is for.

The only change this year (I think) is Amazon Prime is carrying (streaming) many Thursday Night games. For Sunday Afternoon games, DTV Sunday Ticket is the only legal way to watch out of market games. DTV will also carry the distribution of Amazon's Thursday Night games to bars and restaurants.

It sounds like they aren't going to Canada, unless I missed something. But the phone thing is (or at least was) real. Would happen to me all the time. Other times I could use my US only plan for miles into Canada, before the US tower dropped it. I'd hope this has been improved over the years. But it reminds me, I'll be in Canada soon, I better check my cell plan.

Exactly. If there's a punter out there they really want, they can work the deal now and sign the papers later.

I'm with Gunner on this. While disappointed Howard didn't work out as planned, I thought the pick up was an excellent. Sometimes you need to take a swing, but of course all swings don't result in hits. If Beane stops taking calculated shots like this, I'll be far more concerned. I don't like the lost $$$, but in today's game that isn't a huge hit--it is very manageable. Keeping Howard on the roster, after he didn't earn the spot, would have been a HUGE mistake, IMO. Swing and a miss? Yes indeed. Major mistake? Hardly, IMO.

IMO the best thing Jimmy G can do (if ge gets cut) is work with a good QB coach/mentor until starting QBs start getting injured. Then pick a team where he thinks he can be somewhat successful Never understood that guy's appeal.

🤣 To tel you the truth, it's been so many years since I moved away, I'm not sure anyone would have any idea WTF you're talking about. But I'm pretty sure the owner of Fortuna's, Joe Fortuna, will understand. We went to hiigh school together and catch up every year or two. But if you mention my name behave. Leave a good tip

I sent this video to a fellow Bills fan and his reply was "I don't like the distraction. " I don't think it was sarcasm. SMH 🤣🤣

WooHoo! Very glad to hear the encouraging news. Looking forward to when she's back safe and sound.

You think the Bills are loose?

It's on the Sunday Ticket app. If you have that on your TV, then you can watch it on your TV. I don't know if it is on the normal DTV channels. This was an app test. BTW, I had to update my app as soon as I signed in.

Looks like it was taken off the market and is still open: https://www.wgrz.com/article/money/business/como-restaurant-in-niagara-falls-no-longer-up-for-auction-antonacci-and-colucci-families/71-764b02b8-00ce-48d9-99f3-6243f7948cec It's very odd. A family owned restaurant with a built-in Italian deli takeout shop connected. Yet, during the pandemic lockdown I was told they close everything. Then (again, this is hearsay) they took the Gov't money, but let all the employees go and shut down. A real bad look, IMO. Especially when they were completely setup to do takeout. On an unrelated note, Fortuna's (with no special takeout facility) managed to stay open for takeout and thrived during that period. Just seems odd to me. It was starting to look like the family didn't have it in them to continue running the place. Running a restaurant is WORK, and requires a lot of commitment. Many children of successful restaurant families don't seem to have what it takes to continue to do what is necessary to have a good, successful establishment. I'm very happy to hear it is still open (but only 4 days a week and no longer for lunch). The last thing Niagara Falls needs is more businesses closing.

Worked great on the early game. 👍

Como still open? I had heard it was closing. I had my first bartending job there as soon as I turned 18. IMO while a decent overall restaurant (and a better than OK catering restaurant) their Italian-American basics are very substandard. Their basic sauce is horrible and they may make the worst lasagna I've ever tasted. But they do make some good stuff too. Again IMO, Fortuna's is far superior to the Como. Keep in mind, I haven't eaten at the Como in a few years. Another popular local Italian Restaurant is Michael's (right next door to La Hacienda) on Pine Ave. Again, not one I love, but very popular. My mother, father and sister all loved it.

At the moment, I'm more worried about the K holder than the punter.

I agree, IF you aren't the real touristy type. If you are that type, then NF Ontario is far better. Since I grew up in NF (and was a tour guide) lived in Boston, SF, LA, NYC and now St Augustine, I've almost always lived in touristy spots. But when I travel, I'm the anti-tourist, for the most part. I look for places the locals go. I like to get a feel for what it's like to live in an area.

Correction to my correction. The Canadian boat is called Niagara City Cruises. It is run by Hornblower: https://www.cityexperiences.com/niagara-ca/city-cruises/niagara/voyage-to-the-falls-boat-tour/

Minor point of clarification. The Maid of the Mist used to run from both the US and Canada by the same company. But now the boat ride in Canada is called Hornblower and run by that company. They changed their boats first, to a more modern and larger design. Starting last year (or the year before) The Maid of the Mist switched to all electric, and very large, boats. I have yet to be on one of the newer vehicles. I hear good things. But I always thought the rather rickety nature of the older boats made the ride a lot more interesting. Maybe I'll have a chance to take a ride on the new ones in a couple weeks when I go back to WNY.

I have not. I hope to in a couple weeks though. I've heard it hasn't changed. But I will say the person who told me that isn't the best judge of pizza, IMO. As a former tour guide (both sides of the border) The Maid of the Mist is one thing that is definately worth the money, IMO