SinceThe70s

Speculation that Jones was extended due to ownership vs. management is based in large part on the bolded IMO. Another interesting aspect to the Giants drama is Daboll. He came in full of confidence and guns blazing - he publically beratedJones on the sidelines after a bad play a game or two into his first year - and then things got better. But he seems to have lost his swagger. Losing in this market can do it that you, but maybe with Jones he feels it's out of his control. Bottom line for me me is Jets and Giants are a mess and although the Bills still need to get over the hump living in the Jets/Giants marketplace has been a lot more enjoyable the past few years.

I'm not aware of any connection between Eli and Jones, but would be interested to hear. If there was a Mara/Jones connections the local media would be all over that so I'm skeptical. The local speculation I had heard was wrt Jets owner and a connection to Zach Wilson. As I recall it was a tenuous connection.

Don't make us move this to PPP.

Reminds me of Jim Plunkett. Both came in to the league with high expectations and both won two Super Bowls.

There have been under currents in the local media suggesting that's what happened.

Boogie Basham

So take hold of the flame Don't you see life's a game So take hold of the flame You've got nothing to lose, but everything to gain

Don't let the negative Steal the blue out of the sky Don't leave it all behind This is life this is it It's not everything you want it's everything you get

I think replay is a necessary evil. The best fix to replay I've heard came from a poster who hasn't been around here for a few years. All replay reviews should be done at game speed, no slo-mo replays. The blatantly bad calls will get overturned and folks would have to learn to live with the marginal ones. As it stands now there are tons of Zapruder-ish reviews where nobody agrees with the final call anyway. BTW, I don't expect this idea would ever get any traction.

I'm not like him at all.

Sears was my go-to growing up. They'd devote a few pages to NFL gear. I ended up with a a few jerseys of different teams (I wanted all of them) but the prize possession was the Bills jacket.

https://nypost.com/2024/10/26/sports/jeff-maier-got-to-relive-his-fan-interference-drama-all-over-again-28-years-later/

Last week on the Manningcast he said something to the effect: I don't know what's up with the jets organization, it's like their philosophy is ready, fire, aim.

Thanks, appreciate the perspective.

There's a manslaiughter trial just getting underway in NYC where an ex-Marine subdued a guy on a subway leading to his death. https://www.newsweek.com/jury-selection-begins-daniel-penny-nyc-subway-chokehold-death-1972010

I heard on WFAN that 6 out of 7 home plate umps for the WS are considered to be either hitter friendly or extremely hitter friendly. Supposedly YES shows this info before each game - any of you Crankee fans see that? Sounds like great pre-game info.

Cap Boso. Plus the sod in the helmet was epic.

Famed Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was once asked what Mexican-born pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela would ask for in his upcoming contract negotiations. Replied Lasorda: "He wants Texas back."

Not sure if this is a true story but in a Giants/Redskins game back in the day legendary stadium announcer Bob Sheppard called a tackle as: Sandwiched! By Hanburger and Bacon. FTR that was Redskins Chris Hanburger and Coy Bacon.

He Hate Me

Great year and great run for sure. Completely unexpected going into the season and even moreso after the horrible start. Still, I can't shake the feeling that it was a missed opportunity. But then I look at the run diferential against the Dodgers (46-26) and realize they were fortunate to make it as far as they did.

As a Mets fan I was not too happy to see the Judge/Ohtani promo last night. If the Mets lose it was all part of MLB's master plan (takes tongue out of cheek).

Just the opposite for me. After witnessing my sons college teams win (Hokies and Terps) I'm looking for the trifecta. Gotta figure out how to get the Bills radio broadcast tomorrow as I'll be driving back home.

I'm like Coach from Cheers - when I pick up the phone there's nobody on the other end because the ringing was in my head.