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I like Tyrod and feel bad for him. Wally Pipped again. Really bad luck for Tyrod, but the fact is that these young guys who are getting the chance are playing better than he is capable of, so it's only a matter of time in these situations. I could see Tyrod going to yet another team with a newly drafted QB and being named the starter for a few weeks and losing the job again (let's hope it won't be injury-related next time). It's his "pattern," just like Fitz has his own "pattern." Rinse and repeat.

I don't want to win by forefeit. Two reasons: 1) the Bills are having a great season and don't want to have anything on their record that anyone could question the legitimacy of; and 2) I really like watching the Bills pay on Sundays and would like to so do this Sunday. It's one of the things I enjoy more than almost anything - perhaps my favorite thing to do (particularly this year, when they are really good and very entertaining). That said, I don't think the league should subject the Bills players to the risk of contracting COVID from the Titans and it seems like postponing the game will wreak havoc on the NFL schedule, given the Bills' next game is on a Thursday and the Titans have a game scheduled during the Bills' bye week. Changing the schedule could also impact other teams like the Chiefs, etc. So a forefeit probably is the most sensible thing to do. It would give the Bills the added benefit of some extra rest and preparation for the Chiefs (and the defense is pretty banged up right now and could use it), but again, I don't want the legitimacy of any Bills wins questioned down the pike.

Not sure BoB is a process guy. If Daboll moves on, I don't want this jerk in the building.

I agree with the poster above who said that the Pats would lose to KC regardless of which of their QBs plays. That said, Hoyer is a bit like Fitz. He is a veteran journeyman backup that has bounced around the league. He 's had several stints where he has made starts and played extremely well and looks like he could be a long-term starter, then he tends to revert back to poor play and teams move on from him. He could come out hot and play a really great game, although I still think the Chiefs offense is too potent and KC will win. Note I am only comparing Hoyer's on the field product to Fitz's. From a personality perspective, Fitz is a great guy that nobody compares to! (I know nothing about Hoyer's personality, nor do I really care!) As to the Titans' situation, it is unprecedented, but I think the chaos they are facing right now could be an advantage to the Bills.

I'm an NFL football addict, but even I will struggle to watch this one. I'll probably put in on the background while doing other things. I don't have any fantasy players from either team and I pity anyone who does. One poster above mentioned the Jests D, which might have some value tonight, I suppose (as might the Broncos D). That's about it.

No question. Edmunds and Milano are good ones, but we don't have much LB depth after that. Maybe Dodson? And Milano isn't guaranteed to sign. LBs don't always go high, but we won't be picking high, so perhaps one will slot in at the back of the 1st round, where the Bills will be picking. It seems like we have more depth at just about all other positions.

Without all of the injuries, maybe they'd have a chance to win a few ballgames like they did at the end of last season. But they do have the injuries, things are unraveling quickly, and they are a total dumpster fire.

I love Fitz. This thread is a fun diversion on for a Friday afternoon.

I actually like this idea. Gronk doesn't have much left in the tank, but he still can play a little bit and Allen has more to offer him than Brady at this point. The Bucs have depth at the position and he's not the main guy by any means. Can he block as well as Smith? He'd probably be excited to play for his hometown team before he retires. That said, without fans this year, it wouldn't be the same experience for him.

I would really enjoy spending an hour watching the breakdown of Allen's game on Sunday. Unfortunately my job and family get in the way. I will have to rely on others at TBD to fill me on on what it shows. Thanks to the OP for posting this and pointing out some of the highlights! Let's hope Josh can continue his fine play against a stronger defense in the Rams.

Sayers was one of the most electric, elusive backs of all time. His moves were unmatched. From my time, only Barry Sanders and OJ were even close. Also, when I lived in Chicago, I dated a girl who lived in the same condo building as Sayers. We'd see him around from time to time. He was very friendly and humble. You wouldn't know he was a celebrity if someone didn't tell you who he was.

You could be wrong, but I hope you are right! While mathematically (for division and conference standings and playoff tie-breakers), a game vs. an NFC opponent doesn't carry as much weight as an AFC game or a divisional game, with only 16 games, every game counts. If one or both of them are healthy enough to play, they will likely play.

Just a sense from what I have seen over the years, but I believe that the franchise and fanbase that Fitzy associates with most closely (other than where he might be playing at any given time) is Buffalo. The Bills were the ones that gave him the big contract and it's where he became a starter. The franchise and community fit well with his personality. As a lifelong member of the Bills "family," plus their common membership in the NFL QB "club," these guys know each other and, as another poster mentioned, they have played golf together in the past. So they are friends to some extent, and just shared a hello and a few words after the game. Probably a few more words than during the typical QB-to-QB post-game handshake.

Last year and this offseason, my biggest concern as far as depth was/is the LB position. Much more there than DB, OL, RB, etc. That said, I trust that Beane and McDermott know what they're doing and if they thought that the guys we have (such as Dodson) were good enough, perhaps we were/are OK. We'll find out on Sunday. We should still be able to score enough points to beat the Fish, but losing two key defenders will help Miami's offense and the game will be close than it would have been if Edmonds and Milano were playing.

For a rookie in his first two starts on a bad team, Burrow looks pretty impressive. He is really poised and composed while the bullets are flying and with that bad OL, they are certainly flying. He doesn't have Allen's physical abilities and thus has a lower ceiling, but his mental processing of the game is certainly ahead of where Allen was when he started. If the Bungles can build up an OL around him, Burrow will be a good one, potentially a very good one. If Allen continues to progress and cuts down on the ball security issues, he will be a great one. Both guys are gamers and will be among the future stars of the league - mind you, Allen has a change to be a star of the league THIS year. This isn't to say that either guy will achieve these levels, but as far as style of play, I would compare Burrow to Brady and Allen to Elway. Both are cerebral and athletic, but Brady is more cerebral and less athletic than Elway and Burrow is more cerebral than Allen, but less athletic. (As to Brady's athleticism, he is not a fast runner, but he's always been an effective scrambler and has great hand-eye coordination - he was an excellent baseball player in high school and college and was drafted by the Montreal Expos.)

At first, I thought this might be serious, until I saw it was from the Onion. I haven't read any of their stuff in a while, but it is always funny. One the links below this story said "Steelers to wear patch honoring Ben Roethlisberger's victims" or something like that. Hilarious!

I wonder if Daboll's experience with New England has any influence on this. The Pats are notorious for changing their game plan from week to week, from run-heavy to pass-heavy, etc. They also have a history of "feeding" different players from week to week. Not only might they do this to attack an opponent's weaknesses, it also has an element of keeping them off balance. (And it can be very frustrating to fantasy team owners who use NE offensive players.) Many teams don't have the schemes or personnel to do this. Let's hope this year's version of the Bills does. Given their current WR and RB stable, plus average (or better) OL play, and a developing QB in Allen, I think they do.

Bell really ruined his career when he left Pittsburgh. He was regarded as one of the top RBs and top players in the league. The Steelers offered him close to top dollar for a RB and he turned it down. Then he sat out a year and made $0, then signed with the Jests for the same (or less) than Pittsburgh offered (I don't recall the exact numbers). Even if the annual was higher, if you factor in the lost season's revenue, he lost money on the deal. Now, he's an oft-injured RB with declining skills on a bad team. He's cost himself a ton of money, ruined his legacy and is getting beaten to a pulp. It's a classic example of overplaying one's hand.

I don't like Country music nor do I know what Williams Jr.'s political leanings are, but I always liked the "All My Rowdy Friends are Here on Monday Night" song.

I reached out to my Packers friends for info. They said that Kumerow was known as "Packer Jesus" because he looks like Jesus and makes miracle catches. Then he disappears for a few weeks. Really inconsistent. Great in certain moments, but invisible in others. Different from Foster who was great for half a season and otherwise invisible. And he doesn't look like Jesus.

I haven't heard or read a thing about Moss, although I have seen some articles mention Singletary having fumbling issues. I don't recall ball security being a big issue for Devin last year and there haven't been any preseason games this year. While this is strictly opinion, here's what I think will happen: Devin, having had a very successful rookie year last season, will start. As long as he plays well and keeps the ball off the carpet, he will continue to start. Moss will work into the rotation and get a fair amount of playing time. If his play is superior to Singletary's, he'll take over as the starter in a few weeks. For now, Singletary will start based on his prior excellent play and his year of experience. If they both play well and there's a question over who should start, that may be a good problem to have.

Every analyst and writer is entitled to their own opinion. The Bills could be excellent this year and be a legitimate SB contender. Their schedule could also turn out to be a really difficult one (you never truly know until the season plays out) and they could "regress" to a middle-of-the road record (between 7-9 and 9-7), after losing a few tight ballgames against top-tier clubs. Allen's development will likely be the key. I am more on the optimistic side, but we'll see how it plays out. I don't waste my energy getting upset about what a columnist thinks the Bills will do.

The Bears made the right decision going with Trubisky. Foles had a nice early part of his career with the Eagles, then had a magical half-season and Super Bowl run. Outside of that, he's been pretty terrible for many years on multiple teams. He's an experienced veteran backup, but has little upside. Trubisky wasn't very good last year, but still has some upside and the Bears have to give him one more chance to see what they have before his rookie contract expires, at which point they pay him or cut him loose. For those who are comparing him to Allen, I would say the situation is similar (highly drafted QB with upside, but has shown flashes of bad play, rookie contract will come up and decision will need to be made), but the players are not. In my opinion, Allen has a lot more upside. He has "generational" arm talent and other superior physical skills. It's a rarity for a guy with his size to be as athletic as he is. Plus, he has all the intangibles - hard worker, good teammate, etc. If he puts it all together, he could be great. If Trubisky puts it all together, he'll be a good starting QB in the league, but he doesn't have the ceiling to be great.

The decision on Feliciano will be based on two things: 1) how well Winters plays; and 2) what the prognosis is for his recovery. I don't think either of those things are fully known yet. And as others have said, I like having a guy like Bates on the roster. He has great versatility. He has mastered all of the positions along the line - truly the master backup.

This is a difficult one, but likely the right decision. Below is a summary of my thoughts and also a summary of what I have seen in this thread: 1. Hausch was a great member of the Bills in his 3 years with the team, on and off the field. 2. His play tailed off last season, particularly from long range, although he was clutch in the playoff game 3. He made a lot of money on his Bills contracts, and earned/deserved it, by modern NFL standards 4. Bass is far less expensive, saves the team cap money this year and next 5. Bass has the stronger leg, at this point in their careers (and perhaps stronger that Hausch's ever was) 6. This could come back to haunt the Bills, but risk yields reward. May cost the Bills some games, but also win them some others. 7. Releasing him now gives Hausch a better chance of hooking on with another team for the season Best of luck to Hausch and his family.