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I very rarely post, but Enberg calling Bills games on NBC in the 90's are such a great memories. He called the last AFC championship game for the Bills... RIP and thanks for being part of those memories Mr Enberg.

I think Marrone had thought about this since this contract was signed, but hadn't worked out in his mind how he was going leverage until it was certain that Pegula's ownership would be approved, which was 4 games into the season... At that point, the season became all about Maronne in Maronne's mind. He saw the opportunity to start to exert a larger influence, and may have even been a driver behind going after Polian. Maybe Bill would have recommended Doug to be GM after is Czar stint... Remember Polian's "unsolicited" coach of the year comments... At any rate, Doug prepared for his play after the season closed, and expected it to work. Surely Polian was aware as well. We it failed, he and his agent went into backup plan mode. Full court press on the "insider" spin. The problem is, Marrone expected it to work... He is completely unprepared for interviews, and his staff is still under contract with the Bills. How in the work is he going to commit to a new team that he can pull a staff together, by promising that his old staff will get fired? As the reality of his inability to interview plays out, the odds of him not getting a job loom large. Is he a better coach than any of the people that are looking to replace? - Mike Smith? No, better record and more NFL experience. - Marc Trestman? No, similar record, but more NFL experience and won championships in CFL. - Rex Ryan? No, more NFL experience and actual playoff success - Tony Sporano? Christ, the guy just beat Marrone head-to-head with a worse team and nothing to play for. - Jim Harbaugh? Please. Who actually hires this guy, and say to the fanbase "Look, we have Doug Marrone, he is so much better than who we just got rid of." Not one of these teams can say that, and it would be a PR nightmare that would affect the bottom line. Throw in the fact that he is not mentally prepared to interview. Throw in the fact that he can't assemble a staff in short order. Who actually hires this guy? The sad part about it, his best job was with the Buffalo Bills. He will get $4M next year, but who knows after that. The "genius financial decision" may actually be the exact opposite for him in 2 years. If he stayed with the Bills, $8M. If he does not get another head coach job, musch less than $8M. Not to mention he has to uproot his young kids in their formative years to move once again, because he certainly can't stay in Buffalo and can't return to Syracuse. Can you imagine the difficulty for them? "Well, Dad got $4M for doing nothing. He will be hear to soothe me in person as I have to start my 3rd new school in my young life and make all new friends once again..." Time will tell, but my money is on the Marrone beating his head against a wall as we speak. I would love to be a fly on the wall in the Sexton/Marrone conversations this week...

Yesterday's BN article by Jerry Zremski was very insightful on the people that worked so hard on keeping the Bills in Buffalo. It was primarily on Schumer's relentless and commendable efforts, but it also weaved a larger picture on the cast of characters over the years that played a role in the sale process. Very positive article, with one glaring single sentence paragraph: "Only one NFL owner, Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, expressed an interest in moving the Bills, and there were a variety of reasons for that." Whatever the reasons, is there any one person who has laid down more negativity on the Bills? From the Super Bowl celebrations and commentary, to the snarky comments about Ralph after owners meetings, to the merciless cuts to him in the suite at the Ralph during the last minute primetime loss, to the knowledge that he was actively campaigning to move the Bills. Every memory I have of him is villainous. The only others that even enter into consciousness for this debate are Brady, Belichick and Kraft, but they are utterly focused and committed professionals. Even the Brady hotel comment is meaningless, he has had plenty of good comments that simply get lost. Kraft has been mentioned multiple times, including this article, as a willing partner for Pegula in the entire sale process. Nobody has been worse in the NFL to the Bills than Jones. The terrible memories from the past are one thing, but he wanted to take away any potential for future memories as well. For his own personal ego and gain. I desperately dream for a Bills Super Bowl return and win, but nothing would top if it was against the Dallas Cowboys. I would love to memorialize the anguished cut to Jones in the owners suite at the end of the game in my own little digital shrine to the Bills...

A few friends and I are considering driving out from Syracuse on the 18th with our camper for the Vikings game on the 19th. I have never brought my camper before, and only seen the lot from the other parking areas. I was hoping I could get some advice from you guys. I have a 34' travel trailer, so it is a little long with the truck, and we are not planning to bring another car. - Is there a limit on length? - When should I plan to come in on Saturday to assure I get a spot? - Do you pay when you get there like the other lots, or do you pay in advance? - Can I unhook from the camper to come and go with the truck on Saturday? - I have seen people with there generators before, assume this is still ok? - Any important things an amateur in the RV lot should know? I am sure I will have some other questions, just hoping I can find one of the professionals out there to help me out. Thanks in advance!