Mister Defense

Okay, good advice-?, but now opening up the floodgates.. I left the game on as I sat at my computer--I hate this new pro bowl too. But the perfect useless game for Kirk.

I figured I could have 1-2 gimmes in life, so, yeah, using it on a color commentator I will never meet. ? I think so

I thought I would turn on the strange new pro bowl to see what it was like, if worth watching. But then...I heard his voice, and very soon knew it had to be him... Speaking of Huntley, he said he had the ability to "spin it" and soon after that, referred to the "big fullback". These were in his very first sentences, these cliches and clutter, the inane, useless drivel that caused me to turn down the sound when he spoke on Thursday Night Football this year and to not watch some games. And, if he holds to form, and he always does, not enabling the dramatically better Al Michaels to get a word in edgewise all year, he will feel the need to FILL almost every second of the broadcast tonight with similar inane, useless jargon, all in his monotone, humorless voice. Worst color commentator I have ever heard in my life; cannot believe this guy gets away with this crap. Writer David Halberstram rightfully calls Herbstreit "the village idiot" A deal breaker for me tonight! I turned it off.

No, as I said that about 8-9 years ago, and was wrong then, big time. His arm looked okay, but it is hard to evaluate on such a poorly coached team, with no running game, horrible preparation, and no identity on either side of the ball. A lost, unfocused team--and the fish rots from the head. Bye bye Bowles, as he likely just coached his last game as an NFL head coach. If Todd Bowles is a head coach in Tampa next year, or anywhere, that team will be one of the worst teams in the league. I think if Brady was not on the Bucs this year they would have been one of the worst teams in the league.

1. It is awful to watch football in domes, like watching in a big living room. Football is meant to be played outside. 2. Most dome teams are soft and they are not very good, historically. Think: Detroit, New Orleans, Minnesota (once they got a dome), Dallas--a giant, cavernous mess, The raiders, Colts, Falcons, Texans, Chargers, Rams and Cardinals. Yes, some SB wins there, but overall, soft, inconsistent teams that almost never seem to measure up to their potential. 3. Tailgating dies when domes arrive. Imagine the difference in pregame and post game atmosphere with a dome. No thanks. But, it's silly to keep talking about this--the Bills did a great thing and rejected the ridiculous calls for a dome on the new stadium, something that would have ended the Bills as we know them. One of the best decisions in franchise history. Go Bills! 31--20, for a great Thanksgiving.

Whenever I see or hear that guy it makes me so grateful the Bills have a quarterback leader who is cool, lacks arrogance, and is not a head case. Can you imagine having a yahoo like Rodgers as your team's quarterback? Yikes.

He was our best lineman when here, a pro bowl guard year after year, and a leader of that group. Talented, consistent, relentless. Always liked the irony of his last name, as one of the most conspicuous people around.

Great, clear and specific analysis here. Thanks. Nice!

Not sure, but I agree, and Beasley would fit in very well, really improve their short game, and open up things down field. Hopefully this does not happen! I know Tua does not have a great arm, but I think he looked a lot better as the last season progressed.

A little, but I am still concerned. And maybe even a little more soon after this post, as I found out that Beasley had broken ribs last year. The first time I began to consistently realize Allen was going to be a super star was when he started finding Beasley, effortlessly, in stride, in the slot. It was when Allen started to look like the other HOF quarterbacks I have seen play in the Ralph: Bradshaw, Warner, Montana... Pretty shocked that Beasley has not signed somewhere else by now. May be because of the vaccination controversy. But I am glad that, so far, he is not a weapon for one of the other young guns, like Herbert, Burrow, Watson, and even Tua.

Elam If he can get up to NFL speed quickly, and White is back early, it will move this defense to an elite level. I think a few of the young defensive lineman will take the next step up, like Rousseau and Oliver. And the combination of these things will be the difference this year, and help the Bills to cross that river.

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It sure did not seem like a revolving door the last four years, as Wallace was paired with White consistently. But I agree, McDuffie, or another cb in the first, their biggest need, and then move up in the second round to nab Reese.

One more river to cross..

Yahoo?????? Is that still a thing? I thought they had folded all of their business operations except for their much degraded email. I'll just do what I have done for all the unwarranted stadium criticism to date, cover my ears and yell to drown out the ugly, negative voices. They are nothing--and we have everything... We have the Bills!

To me he has always seemed like a good guy, a high character guy. And I agree his team has not been a high quality one. But he seems to fold under pressure and lacks the leadership qualities of a top NFL quarterback. The problem, I think, is that teams see those personal qualities, see the italics, and they also get to know a player very well, and that clouds their judgement. Carr has a top tight end and and now Devante Adams. If the line is solid, he should have a great year and lead the Raiders to their first playoff win in a long time. But I don't think he will step up and take them there.

It seems that the Raiders would be better off finding a new quarterback, one that has the potential to win big in the NFL. Carr does not seem to be that guy, has never won a playoff game. I know his stats seem to paint a different picture, one of a top tier NFL quarterback, but that is not the case. I wonder if the teams that sign players like this know what everyone else knows, and that they just go with the easier, safer option. That is a huge amount of money for a middling, inconsistent quarterback/team leader.

Well, we cannot move on from Miller, which will go down as one of the worst moves in the Bills franchise, as it will mean we cannot resign some of our very good young players in the coming years. Even when Miller is sitting at home, raking it in.

I don't watch or hear what he says often, but the times I do it almost always seems Johnson says some stupid, illogical thing--like that. Almost no GM would trade Allen for anyone right now. Period. The only comparable player is Mahomes, in my view. Brady is 44, and Rodgers is a head case, not a leader of men. And Watson, well, good luck with that, Cleveland, and all that guaranteed money...

Well, I am certain Zay Jones feels very differently tonight!

Yes, McKenzie had a few very good games, but Beasley has had a slew of good games and big catches often in games where he did not have big yards. You'd have to admit, we really don't know if McKenzie can become a consistent threat in the slot. We think he can, as he shown flashes, and because he has been underutilized. But we don't know that he will be that kind of player. We do know what Beasley can do, and what he will likely do for a few more years. I know his stats were not great last year, but now the short game is going to be featured more, as the Bills learned the importance of that this year. Beasley will catch a lot of balls. Why roll the dice, and eliminate one of the Bill most important offensive players of the last 3 years?

Wow, seems about 3 times too big with his 500+ passing yards and very low 67% catch percentage. Was just surprised to see Jones had 652 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Bills in 2018. He faded so fast the next year I had forgotten he had a good year for a 2nd year player, and played better as the season progressed. But 81 catches since he left the Bills. Seems like a good dude, so more power to him. May be a good fit with Kirk, and their QB should be better. So, you never know, I guess.

Maybe, but I think the Bills want Beasley for at least one more year, as he has been a vital part of the Bills resurgence.

Very good news; the first of hopefully many good things to come this off season. The fastest Bill, a player who has been under utilized and now till get the ball more. Mckenzie will become a much more integral part of this offense now. You can't lose McKenzie and Beasley, and I prefer they bring back Beasley too. A good and reasonable contract. Good leadership and locker room presence, another important trait.

I wanted the Bills to get him a few years ago. Hunt and Singletary would give the Bills an excellent backfield. The Bills would take the next step in creating a dynamic running game. To me this is a no brainer if the price is right.