Chuck Schick

I feel like this is a version of the NBA’s “load management”. 17 games, sneak in some rest during the season when they think/hope it won’t affect the outcome of the game.

But this isn't college. We've seen how NFL teams like the Bills look at the big picture as far as roster construction, playing time, etc goes. It was just a couple seasons ago that they kept Bates on the bench just in case they needed him due to an injury, even though he was better than at least one of the starting O-linemen (Ford).

I see what you did there….you can cling to the whole “can’t break a tackle” schtick by complimenting his ability to avoid contact altogether. Well played, sir

great argument

How is it different?? As he said…guys are literally grabbing and pulling the ball carrier across the line, for one.

I’m heading up from Virginia Beach with some buddies and will stop by with alcohol, and camaraderie! Maybe a dumb question, but how do you guys recognize one another?? Name tags? “Hi, my name is JUST JACK”

I thought the whole point of the term “JAG” was because there’s no difference from one guy to the next. Now there’s a “best JAG” category??

Rodgers and even Love were both 1st rounders that their team was going to give plenty of rope to develop. Guys like Corral get a few chances, and if they blow them or get hurt, more times than not that's a wrap.

A bit revisionist.. I believe Mahomes’ comment was actually something like “the Bills are maybe a better matchup”, which could mean a bunch of things. Strengths and weaknesses that might seemingly fit better, etc.

Thanks guys that sounds like the way to go. I went to Hammers last year for the Vikings game. Very fun but so packed I couldn’t really get my bearings. Did sneak in a bowling ball shot though.

Making the trip up from VA for at least one game with some friends and family. It is kind of a hassle to drag a grill/chairs/table/food with me. ( Beer is never a problem or inconvenience 😁). When walking around the lots, I see some set-ups where you pay $20 or so to jump in on their tailgate, or even designated areas where radio stations have something going for those that paid. Does anyone have recommendations or connections to any of these types of tailgate set-ups? I could just wing it, but you know how it can be with a group on gamedays.

Got about 10 guys who get together at a bar up the street. We throw in $10 each for a Top 10 picks pool. Wear gear of our favorite team. Start losing guys at around pick 20, but it's fun.

Yuck

Remember the revolving door of players that need to come and go to fit into the D-coordinator's (who usually lasted about 2 years) system? So painful.

I would say Von was working out quite well, until the ACL.

Watching his highlights (which seem to include a BUNCH vs Buffalo), I am a lot more OK with Edmunds not being around anymore.

Demetrus Bell...or did he change his name to something else? One of those "project" guys that was given every chance in the world and never did squat.

You do realize White signed before he blew out his ACL? And at the time was clearly considered one of the best young CB’s in the league?

Every NFL team has more misses than hits in the draft. And then add in guys like Zay Jones (sort of) and Wyatt Teller, or on the flip side Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer, and you can see how different a player can be perceived from his early career to just a few years down the road.

If you voluntarily pull the ball back to your body, do you get forward progress to that spot? It’s not the goal line

They need to start calling that more often. Drives me nuts when guys like TJ Watt take multiple punches at ball carriers that are stood up

The whole "we aren't an elite team" argument just doesn't seem to be as relevant in today's NFL. Every contending team other than maybe SF has looked average to bad MULTIPLE times over the last month or so. KC damn near lost to Houston and Denver; Cincinnati should/could have lost to NE and probably Lamar-less Balt; etc etc. Even over the last few seasons, Tampa was a 5 seed and won the whole thing, and LA was a 4...obviously not "elite" coming into the playoffs. You just have to hit on all cylinders, have guys step up, and get a few bounces your way.

Trey white looks horrendous

Wait, you’re saying that fumbles are never recovered by the fumbling team?

Please keep in mind that @newcam2012 fancies himself as some sort of Vegas insider. This from the first Bills/Pats game a month or so back: Just locked in the Pats at +4.5 points. Way too many points in what figures to be a close game. Taking the points has been the way to go. Outsiders just don't realize Josh is limited with his elbow. The Pats D is legit. Top 10 in every category. At home in a revenge game. Hopefully, Bills win by 3 or 4 points $5 is about right @