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The protocol phases, for those who don't know it: Rest and recovery: Until a player returns to the "baseline level of signs and symptoms and neurological examination," only limited stretching and balance activities are recommended. Electronics, social media and team meetings are all to be avoided. Light aerobic exercise: The NFL recommends 10-20 minutes on a stationary bike or treadmill without resistance training or weight training. The cardiovascular activity is monitored by an athletic trainer to "determine if there are any recurrent concussion signs or symptoms." Continued aerobic exercise and introduction of strength training: Increased duration and intensity of aerobic exercise with strength training added. An athletic trainer will supervise to watch for recurrent concussions signs or symptoms. Football specific activities: The cognitive load of playing football will be added and players will participate in non-contact activities for the typical duration of a full practice. Full football activity/clearance: A player returns to full participation in practice, including contact without restriction. Looks like Tyrod did Step 4 today. If concussion symptoms don't return after non-contact practice, he can return to playing. source: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/9/18/12940926/nfl-concussion-protocol-explained

That. If Beane did release Boldin without comp, he would forever in the future be putty in the hand during trade talks with other GMs. They'd think Beane was just a patsy. Also Beane's bargaining with free agents would be have friction as they think they could have their way with him. People who want to release Boldin no-strings because of his stature need to go back to Madden 2005.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/08/29/lions-make-matthew-stafford-the-highest-paid-player-in-nfl-history/ Adam Schefter says: 135 mil for 5 years, 27 mil a season for a QB that: Ya think.. with these economics, that tanking and getting a hot rookie QB sounds good? I'm starting to think so. As in, getting a good rookie contract for five years is better than paying bug bucks to mediocre veteran QBs? Aside: whoever does contracts in Detroit is worse than ole Overdorf.. and the entire league ownership is angry at him/her.

Dude.. they got this thing called CPAP. You gotta try it. Love your Billieve ... and it is not misplaced. Terry and Kim will get 'er done within the next 3 years. Maybe 2.

On paper, with good talent well matched to the scheme, I'd say the D is Top 10 for sure. But the offense is going to be very bad. Multiple 3-and-out offensive drives per game are going to keep the D winded and less effective, and possibly lead to injuries.

I watched 30/30 this AM. It was the 1988 "on paper athletically out gunned character team" of Notre Dame v. Miami, aka the Catholics v. Convicts game. Spoiler: character won.

I disagree with the popular sentiment on this board--that packaging picks to draft a "franchise" QB is the way forward. McD and Bean have shown they value the draft to acquire talent. They loves some draft picks. They'll draft a QB with a pick if they like him, but they aren't going to package picks to move up to select a particular person. It's not how they roll, IMO. The future is indeed bright -= IF =- Bean and McD are good draft day operators.

Deflate the game balls. But inflate the autopilot. The Patsies will need to change from sucking to blowing. ...lame... someone fix that for me.

Seriously, the Golden Age of Franchise Quarterbacks is coming to an end. There are not enough franchise QBs today (previous thread here seemed to agree that only about 15 FQB's exist). Imagine the shortage a couple years from now when this group highschoolers in draft status. Maybe the Jets are right to tank.

This doesn't make financial sense. They cost of staffing, hangering and maintaining 20 year old jets is humongous. It far exceeds the savings on 10 or so team trips per year, and occasional offset from a rental to a New England scoundrel with too much money on their hands. Two planes?? Forget about it... If the Seahawks, in Boeing's backyard, in a town awash with tech money couldn't make it work, I kind of doubt the Patsies will either. Having said that: maybe 10 road NFL games (incl pre-season) plus 40 to 50 Sabres road trips, I could maybe see this working for Pegula Sports and Entertainment. (I know there will be sched. conflicts) Though, more in the format of a 737, in a 2+2 aisle formation. LOL... put them on a C-130 with a seat pallet.

An article, with many sources links within. Most recent link: Sen. Lankford touting a bill to kill stadium construction tax credits. From Sen. Lankford: This bill is being advertised as bipartisan. I can easily see this being signed into law. Why? Because most of the 32 teams have built their signature palaces, so there is little political risk for the Senate in prohibiting future funding (as Fed. tax breaks) for stadiums. Everyone has their palace stadium, except Buffalo.. and whomever else. Loss of Fed. tax credits associated with a new stadium could be a gift, or a kick in the teeth for WNY. A gift: because local tax payers wouldn't be crushed by the debt of new stadium the NFL owners would back off of their insistence of a new Bills stadium Or, a kick in the teeth: NFL owners continue their insistence on a new Buffalo stadium; when Buffalo can't come through due to loss of Fed. tax credits, NFL future actions** would make the Bills uncompetitive financially, thus uncompetitive on the field, starting a chain of events forcing the them to moveThoughts? -------------------- ** I don't know what the owners would do to penalize Bflo, but creativity driven by greed knows no bounds

Sort of. The Ralph is sporting a tie now. Unfortunately it's a clip on, compared to other stadiums. The Ralph has good bones. Build around those bones a bit and save the taxpayer some bucks compared to a new downtown palace. Pegs should do just enough enhancement to show the other owners that he tried. Show his league partners he's a team player ... yet not break the local bank.

Dress up the Ralph. There. I said it.

Phuck Maclin. He was KC's problem.. that's why they cut him. Now he's Baltimore's problem. Whew.. Bills dodged a bullet there.

53 pages of comments for a trade rumor? 53 pages of comments for a trade rumor, originated by a "privately run website run by a couple of lads who love their Rugby League, Australian Rules Football and NFL"? I'm speechless.

A time traveler in 2019, watching the Bills missed the playoffs for 19 consecutive years. Kidding... I'm more optimistic than that.

Agree wholeheartedly. Also, I don't think Pegs wants to pay anymore fired Coaches or GMs to sit at home... so that's a natural force in favor if stability.

I think the people who imagine RB playing football ops don't understand what the President of a complex organization does. It's an enormous job. So many people underestimate RB's daily workload. People who underestimate team President workload, project themselves into the President's shoes and imagine "Not enough work.. I'm bored, what shall I do.... hmmm... meddle in the football side. Yeah. That's what I'll do!.." There are 150+ full time employees and 50 to 100 players. And countless game day employees and contractors... on the Bills side alone. The Sabres is probably similar. The President has 11 direct reports: Chief Administrative Officer EVP & General Counsel Sr. VP of Football Administration VP of Communications VP of Ticket Sales and Service VP of Information Technology VP of Community Relations VP Operations and Guest Experience VP of Government Relations and External Affairs Special Assistant Executive Assistant (President) the Sabres side would be similar Organizational theory says that any more than 7 direct reports may be suboptimal. RB has a busy day without playing football stratego. RB has done a good job. One of the major strategic success he accomplished: regionalizing the team--bringing in even more fans from Ontario and Central NY. That is why the team is here... Peg's would not have purchased a half filled game day stadium. Someone said "..he weaseled his way to the top of two teams.." LOL, I detect envy, not valid criticism An out of town fan said Bocce: I'm blessed to be a few minutes from (listed in preference order): Bocce, Leonardi's, Franco's, Bruno's and Gino's.

Boneheads ... Russ is business operations, and he does a good job. Your woes as a Bills fan have zero to do with the business end. Sure, in the past he had a failed stint at football ops. But that is past, by several years.

Too long; didn't read all nine pages of posts, so please forgive if this is a repeat thought. It's all connected to the cliche "training camp arms." Starting camp with more arms than less is better. Otherwise an and/or will happen. You'll overwork the arm of a starter and #1 backup, and/or there won't be enough training camp passing reps to develop the rest of the roster. Five coming into camp feels like a good number.

Such negative people here. And the disrespect for Pegs is totally unwarranted. The man turned a $20,000 investment into 4+ billion... he's not a clueless idiot. After this bump in the road, the Bills will be fine. Prediction: Bills 9-7, Sabres above .500 We'll see how people feel this time next year. PS: people bemoaning Russ influence... put your tinfoil hats on, send your conspiracy theories to the Alien Encounters TV show. I never realized how much certain segments of the population needed a bogeyman. You Anti-Russites!

14:43 video post I tried it at 17:30 = blocked video The NFL is a fast league.

I'm not naming names.. because I don't know the field in that fanatical detail. Day 2: Cornerback and Wide Receiver. (if day 1 was CB, go WR. if day 1 was WR, go CB)

Thanks. I know locally, electric fences are prohibited by code in most towns. I guess Elma still has pasture land being grazed.

Oh those DeMatha boys, they know how to party. The shocking part: what part of town was he in that has an electric fence?