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    Has the final four replaced the SB as your most enjoyable sporting event!?

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    17 minutes ago, DrPJax said:

    Will always love the BILLS , esp the 90’s teams and their greatness, but imho the final 4 is more pure athletic joy to watch over the much hyped , but often predictable, often less competitive Sb! 

     

         For one thing tonight’s national anthem was performed beautifully , flawlessly , with no improvised runs or interpretation.  Done by a Native American who moved the crowd to chant USA, USA with no ongoing war , just moved by her performance which was fabulous and has replaced Whitney’s rendition imo ,{albeit it was still supporting the USA at a time of war}. Just my opinion , but thats how you show pride in your country with no political agenda. If that didn’t move you , maybe you are either very jaded or over medicated. 

     

          The quality of competition in march madness has been really good, and the meaning to each player , some of whom will never become pros , leads to the exhibition of passion pro sports fails to reach at this point. Now foes are just buddies, who share commercials, may even be teammates the next season, plus they are all highly paid and they know there is always  next year because there is no eligibility limit other than your teams needs / cap limits. However, there are 31 other chances to catch on.   The NFL  is a mans sport , and nothing can match the youthful  exuberance that we all Lose with time and experience. I loved the nfl/bills so much in my 20’s that iwent  to two superbowls.  Great experiences i was so happy to attend; yet now it is such a corporate , highly over priced event that there is no longer any amount of money you could pay me to be treated as nothing more than a commodity by a multibillion dollar business who still begs for taxpayors monies while holding communities hostage threatening to move  their franchises despite years of faithful support. 

     

          That leads to the actual players we are supposed to be fans of, enjoy their unique talents. Some live up to that lofty expectation and i salute those who somehow retain their humility. But then we are exposed to many criminals, many with children by several “baby-mommas” as if some badge of honor, and of course , the narcissists who speak about teamwork but whose actions prove they are only about their personal gains and are really not about anything but their “ bag”. It’s just not as prevalent in college and they still play for each other. enjoying possibly their only chance to win a championship. It’s a business still, but not as in your face as ‘THE SHIELD”  is. 

        Also , basketball is played much the same as it was in the 70’s , other than held balls and the 3 point line. Try and keep up with pro football , and the myriad of changes makes it hard to grasp each year   It’s  still way too often decided by too many part time refs and waiting literally on minutes for replay to still come back with not enough evidence or even frankly still wrong. Basketball doesn’t suffer from all the delays between plays , reviews, innumerable commercials .  Rare doe it have  Overhyped ,overextended halftimes.  It’s still a faster paced game. 

     

    And never tell me about so called football experts, its plethora of podcasters that talk like they know more than regular fans, or all the draftniks who spend hours evaluation tons of mock drafts..  they are rarely even close and do all that wasted “film time” , as only 4-5 0f drafted players from each time will even see plating time. Yeah tell me experts have validity when almost 0 0f them predicted Diggs being traded. Actually criticizing any other opinion  sarcastically “because there was no way with that cap hit”!  It’s just proof , experts are no more than guessing amateurs and spending money on their “opinions” is just akin to scams. If you can’t predict a major trade like Diggs , how far off must your other advice be ?   

     

       But my main point still comes down to which event do you enjoy more?  The SB , with its multimillion dollar athletes who will do the same all over again next year , with little on the line for them personally as most have already made their fortunes , or the excitement of march madness who didn’t have 2 anthems sung to please its corporate crowd., and is still the same sport we basically all have played. I love the BILLS , but i really don’t care about the offseason that much. Because time after time , the season isn’t won until it actually counts.   The SB is good, most time anti climatic, but march madness and the final 4 is still ascending.  Give me a BILLS win and i might feel different,,,,but 55 years is a lot to ask!  Still, a great anthem tonight!  Great game tonight!  

     

     

     

    Not even close. 

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    To draft a WR or not with 1st round pick

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    21 hours ago, Yantha said:

    Personally I think we need to try to trade Stefon Diggs BEFORE the draft day for a pick package that nets a second rounder in some way.

     

    I'm happy to move on from Diggs and go all in with this WR class.

    Won't/can't happen this year due to huge cap hit.

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    CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL

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    6 hours ago, FireChans said:

    That Trent Sherfield sucks and he’s not an ideal player to start against our biggest playoff rival that has a 3 time champion HoF QB/Coach combo? 
     

    It’s not that hard of a narrative to push. It’s pretty factual.

    See my last quote.

     

    This is getting redundant.

    CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL

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    2 hours ago, FireChans said:

    Maybe if our receivers were better than Mahomes’, we would’ve been to a Super Bowl.

     

    Unfortunately, we got stuck with Trent Sherfield and his alligator arm efforts led us to need a FG to tie in the closing minutes. Which was predictably shanked. 
     

    No one is saying Beane sucks or the Bills suck. Their WR management and group has been overall insufficient. Who could argue this? No one.

     

    I know you can’t even debate it because you hilariously aren’t even trying to. You just say things like, “we won the AFCE” like that has anything to do with the conversation. 
     

    If you want to tell me that the investments into the WR group over the last 3 seasons have been good, I’d love to hear why. Otherwise, you just want to wave poms poms and you should just quit while you’re behind.

    I respect your dedication to your narrative. 

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    CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL

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    2 hours ago, FireChans said:

    It’s the biggest problem. You can argue he’s done a great job with DL depth every year, it’s doesn’t change that the WR group has been completely mismanaged.

    Look at our winning record  during Beanes time  with the Bills.  The division championships,  the playoff wins.

     

    So the wr group was not up to your stanard.  Wa wa wa.

     

    Mahomes is the reason we have not been to the super bowl.   Nit our wide receivers.

    2 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

     

     

    Thanks but I liked @FireChans "don't p!ss on our heads and tell us it's raining better" though. :thumbsup:

     

    It's a message board we are going to draw distinctions between winning SB's versus getting beaten in the divisional round every year.    

     

    If you think it's all the same level of accomplishment.........that's your prerogative to feel that way but the objective of the game is, in fact,  to win the SB.   

     

      The standard is the standard and accepting that and "not enjoying" the ride are not necessarily the same thing.    Not that this past season was a joy ride for everyone involved with or following the Bills.   I mean ask Ken Dorsey if he'd have liked to have DHop.

    OK course.  We would like to have a pro bowl player at every position. Who wouldn't? 

    CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL

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    19 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

     

     

    They hadn't exhausted their ability to create space by any means.   

     

    You have to understand this by now, don't you?   

     

    It's all entertainment to me.   Winning a SB doesn't change my fandom one bit but it's the objective of playing the game so I'd like to see them reach that.

     

    So save your "enjoy the ride" for whoever is riding you. ;)

     

    Speaking of which where is @Sherlock Holmes?  I miss his commentary.

     

    You are so clever.

    CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL

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    33 minutes ago, FireChans said:

    Brandon Beane’s idea of assembling a team resulted in Trent Sherfield whiffing on passes in the biggest game of the season which was the last one.

     

    Don’t piss on our heads and tell us it’s raining. The WR room has been atrocious since 2020 and got worse every year.

    Yea.  The Bills have been a train wreck since Beane has arrived.

     

    Get real. 

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    CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL

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    9 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

     

     

    Yeah not getting DHop was just idiotic.   Hopkins was extraordinary AGAIN in 2023 despite a totally unstable QB situation.

     

     I like Samuel and the nice thing is that he likely has that 600 yard kinda "floor" but might also have the upside to be a poor man's Diggs replacement in 2025 if they decide to cut bait from Stefon.    It just would have been so much simpler to have a full size outside WR like Hopkins.   I understand there was some risk with Hopkins but his skillset was pretty unique and man..............could that offense have been explosive.

    Did you guys consider that the Bills didn't have the cap space to sign Hopkins at tge time?

     

    It is amazing that some people on this board find something to complain about with every move the Bills make or don't make.

     

    Enjoy the ride.

     

    Beane knows a bit more about assembling a team than most of us.  He has earned our trust.

    Khalil Mack & Joey Bosa Available for Trade / Could Be Released

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    On 3/9/2024 at 6:15 PM, Buffalo Super Fan said:

    I would trade Von Miller for Khalil Mack straight up because Von Miller is done as a NFL player. This way Von Miller can go back to Los Angeles with the Los Angeles Chargers this time. Von Miller 

    on the Buffalo Bills is like Joe Namath on the Los Angeles Rams. It’s sad to watch Von Miller simply can’t play football anymore. The mind wants to but body says no. It’s sad Von Miller had nothing left once he left the Los Angeles Rams with a Super Bowl ring he should have retired a champion. As a Bills fan I hope I am wrong but it’s sad and painful to watch Von Miller play his knee is done just like Joe Namath in my opinion. Go Bills! Let’s Go Buffalo 

    Not sure I totally agree with your assessment.  Von looked really good before his injury.

     

    I expect we will see an improvement in Vons performance in 2024.  Maybe not to the level if three years ago, but still a disruptive force. 

    Haack Brought Baack

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    On 3/6/2024 at 1:42 PM, Lost said:

    Matt Araiza was just chilling out there all off season and we bring back Matt freaking Haack??  He has like a 20yd punt average with the Bills

    Trust the Beane.

    Looks like Baker Mayfield to become FA

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    On 2/20/2024 at 7:11 AM, DrBob806 said:

    Baker is just inconsistent. When he's on, he's as good as anybody. When he's off, well it's ugly.

     

    Reads defenses well, has a very strong arm. lacks mobility, and when bull-rushed up the middle, he's doomed. 

     

    So yeah, sounds like about $20 million/season 😜

    Not sure I agree.  Outside of his injury year with the Browns, Baker has been pretty consistent. 

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    How did we not win a superbowl?

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    As much as some want to blame McDermott, it is Mahomes and Reid.

     

    The Bills have given them all they can handle in the playoffs but have come up short.

     

    I have to believe that the breaks will eventually fall our way and we will reach a super Bowl with Josh.

     

    No one is talking about this, but I expect we will have a "readjustment" year in 2024 like 2018 to get the salary cap under control.

     

     

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    Mahomes dad arrested for DWI

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    28 minutes ago, boyst said:

    Those things are wildly inaccurate. There have been a lot of incidents proving this. And met worth doesn't always equate to financially stable or especially cash positive.

    It still vould be accurate.  Do you have a better source?

    Mahomes dad arrested for DWI

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    15 hours ago, boyst said:

    Whos to say he has any more money?

    Yeah! Let's attack Texas despite not knowing ***** about their laws or reading an article just posted above it saying he faces 2-10 years for 3rd offense!

     

    Jump to them conclusions, Felicia. It makes you look brilliant. Your bias is clearly showing. 🤘🏼

    Hell yeah Brother!!!111oneone

    Let's double down on this!!

     

    Let's then just throw this statement out where we don't acknowledge we just got pantsed and say something stupid to get a response. 

    According to a Google search, Mahomes Sr. has a net worth of $10 million.

    So will you be watching the Super Bowl this year or no?

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    On 1/28/2024 at 7:20 PM, BillsPride12 said:

    Well this is the one Super Bowl outcome I was dreading going into the games this weekend and the one outcome that will have me seriously considering not watching the Super Bowl this year 

    I have seen every Super Bowl played.

     

    Yes, I will watch.  But I dislike both teams and don't want either one to win.

     

    I will most likely pull against Mahomes just because, well,  you all know. F@#$@#g little twit.

    Michael Lombardi on Pat Mcafee

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    5 hours ago, major said:

    He said teams today talk about winning but they don’t want to give someone the authority to build the culture that’s necessary to win. He said they like their own culture and don’t want to change. Is that us? Do we just like what we have? Change is hard and takes work. Lombardi said majority of teams are just content to stay how they are and not put into the work to win.

    What?  Don't you remember the drought years.  McDermott and Beane dramatically changed the Bills culture from perennial losers to a winning culture.  The fact that we have not yet won a Super bowl yet does not change the fact that the Bills are one of the most successful teams in the NFL since 2017.

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