Neo

I would like to imagine 60 thousand plus people saying “no thanks” when entering the gates.

I’ll say nonsense. Aside: What a beautiful word “non-sense” is.

Phew, for a moment there I simply thought a guy plays a violent sport AND has an outside personal life. It’s been killing me that there’s no secretive and manipulative movement between rules and regulations to deceive and obfuscate. THIS take makes me feel better.

Grand Hyatt at SFO. After baggage pickup. Tram or shuttle. https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/sfogh-grand-hyatt-at-sfo

Do you change Allen for McDaniels? No. Do you change McDaniels for Allen? No. Imagine bringing a west coast speed guy into this personnel group or asking the new coach what he knows about other approaches? No. Besides, we couldn’t afford him if his ask includes buying long pants.

My experience pool side at resorts. Ask a “gratuity guy”, tell a pool boy or bartender what you want first thing in the morning and give him $20 just to try. Tell him there’s another $20 coming with success. The willingness to try is huge. The teamwork, or help of others, is huge. Gratuity guys get it.

It was as if the on-air crew’s first 17 pages of notes were lost and they were handed a package starting on page 18, Cody Ford.

Buffalo had playoffs in mind when establishing personnel, preparation and plan. That’s legitimate. I would be shocked if, at any time, anyone discussed or winked at losing on purpose. The industry’s only product is competition. It may tweak, fiddle, change and window dress, but it’s selling competition. Everything else is based of that. If you’re in an industry and culture of selling competition, deliberately losing is something you’re aware of, but not something you plan or discuss. The stakes are too high in terms of reputations and careers. I don’t believe it requires oratory gymnastics to tell people you made personnel and game plan decisions with an eye on the big prize. New England is in the same boat.

*Swingline.

I’m certainly glad JA gets the start. On to Mitch. Who thought he’d have the highest completion percentage, QBR, and longest TD pass on this team?

The internet bulletin board, where topics can be made of whole cloth, and linger for days ….

There are two faces on my Rushmore. The Zero Degree January ‘94 Raiders Playoff game. A tough slog. Tasker with a big kick return, if I recall. But, November 1990 vs Phoenix was the worst. Cold, wind, rain. Check the video.

Without weighing into the debate, I must say that the argument equating Allen’s help from Cook to Jackson’s help from King Henry is nicely closed with “ass well.” My ironic typo of the day award.

I think he answered the question about “making it” by surviving a three game gauntlet by saying we’d be playing a fourth game in the gauntlet. .

To save a few dollars and to allocate a few dollars elsewhere are different concepts, I believe. PS … I voted “yes” to a trade for a day two pick months ago. I was terribly wrong.

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Another question. Where would Allen rank in ‘90-‘92. I’d take him over everyone.

I’ve had the same thought. The curse of the database. Signed, Neo The first person with a three letter screen name beginning with an “N’ followed by two vowels reading this while wearing boxer shorts and reclining on a sofa covered by a hand made quilt purchased at a church auction.

Did you see and hear the audience?

QB sneak, QB sneak, QB sneak.

Absolutely. In fact, I’d “prefer” to play the King.

Can I say Q.E.D.? Does that apply to an explanation with as well as a proof? ChatGPT says I can. Yes, you can use “Q.E.D.” after an explanation, though it’s more formal and typically associated with mathematical or logical proofs. Q.E.D. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase “quod erat demonstrandum”, which means “that which was to be demonstrated.” It’s traditionally placed at the end of a proof to signify that the argument or reasoning has been completed as intended. In non-mathematical contexts, you could use “Q.E.D.” humorously, rhetorically, or for emphasis after an explanation, especially if you feel it resolves a question definitively. For example: • “Since he arrived before the scheduled time, we can safely conclude he’s punctual. Q.E.D.” This usage works best if you’re aiming for a touch of formality, intellectual flair, or even a lighthearted nod to its origins. However, in casual conversations, it might come off as overly formal or out of place.

Because while it’s possible to lose at home, and while every team in every sport with meaningful number of playoffs games has lost at home, it’s generally agreed by everyone in sport that it’s an advantage to play at home. The Bills have lost at home. They are still more likely to advance in home games than road games. It didn’t happen once doesn’t trump it does happen often.

Pretty sure Josh’s “winner” reputation exceeds Saquan’s. Barkley’s having a great year. What Allen did today will only advance Allen’s cause.

A few weeks ago, McDermott put the game in the hands of his offense. The Bills beat the Chiefs. Today, he had a chance to do that by declining the penalty and allowing a shorter field goal. He chose his defense and an extra down for the Rams.