Dirtyd415

Got this 6 years ago after Ralph passed

I love the kid and think he’s going to continue to grow and improve and possably be the best we’ve had since #34. However he comes across a bit full of himself/over-confident. Saying he learned “everything” from Gore in one year is a little hard to understand. No one learns everything about anything in a year. If he’s going to be infront of the camera more regularly as our stud RB he needs to choose his words with a bit more finesse.

Sorry, neither completed, both were college drop outs. Most people imply that “going to college” means leaving with a degree. I can’t help but think you’re just splitting hairs here.

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs never went to college...are/were they less intelligent than your pal Tom?

From what I’ve read/looked at he appears to have a monster leg, just needs coaching up on accuracy and using appropriate power rather than trying to destroy the ball every kick. He sometimes seems to swing way too hard and pushes the ball left...similar to when I try to smash a drive off the tee and send it OB. If my penalty shot/mulligan is nice and easy it usually goes for 250+, haha.

Personally I don’t believe there were any available at 54. I’m also in the majority that think this was a good quality pick. I’m just attempting to tamp down some of the expectations from posters that think he’s going to be the most dominant force on the line. Someone said he was as a mix of players and said he was something like 25% Bruce. With his utter lack of speed/bend/flexibility anyone saying he has some Bruce in him is not using much of their grey matter.

I think he was a solid pick, I‘m just attempting to provide some balance to those that think he should have gone in the top 15. As far as a let down season I think what most likely let him tumble down to 54 is lack of growth. He is reliable, but his numbers haven’t moved much at all throughout his career. High floor/lowish ceiling guys aren’t bad picks, but certainly not 1st rounders in most cases. I watch a lot of Big ten ball, his sacks are usually coverage or blown blocking assignments. He get a lot of hits on the QB, but just like we have been complaining about for a long time he gets there a step or two late. This was in the Big Ten and QB releases are only faster in the pros of corse. With our secondary being top 5 I think he has a chance to get those coverage sacks, hurries, and hits. So in summation, I think it was a solid pick and I think he can be a solid starter for years, however I’m not creaming my pants like some posters. Good? yes...great? could be but based on his growth plateau and lack of speed I personally am leaning towards not likely.

31 other Franchises didn’t think he was any better than late second round....most passed on him twice. I hope he’s a very productive starter for many years for us, I’m just not quite as impressed with his film/body of work as most seem to be. He was projected to be a top 10 pick before the 2019 NCAA season...after showing basically no growth/improvement on the field he had an overall letdown of a season and here we are with him sitting in the mid 50s. Quality role player? I think so...dominant game changer? Doubt it but I’d love to be wrong!

I am aware of this, which is why I tried to make the point that they are up the creek in the short term. If they still had major oil investments/business ventures they would still be able to generate cash flow. Granted it would be at low oil prices but being fully vested in the entertainment industry they have extremely limited to zero ability to generate any cash flow at all.

Oil prices have never before in history fallen this fast or remained this low for an extended period of time. They only thing worse to have your money in right now would be entertainment. At least people still need oil, albeit at much lower demand. The entertainment industry (including sports) will emerge from the pandemic a battered and disfigured version of itself. When only essential business are able to operate, you don’t want to have all of your money tied up in the least essential business of them all.

Go for it, but it’s my understanding that they won’t sell new season tickets to anyone outside of a 150 or 200 mile radius of Orchard Park.

Is having to be convinced by Hyde and others to not hold out part of the process/culture? Also, past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and this was his worst season as a Bill with his play diminishing as the season progressed. If we extend him great, if he walks after next season so be it. I trust our GM to not overpay.

My wife has worse stories growing up as the youngest of five with three older brothers. There are legitimate dangerous hazing practices and these “offenses” don’t meet that threshold in my view.

I think he can only improve his pass pro/blitz pick up skill set, can’t really get worse than his rookie year. Hopefully he grows by leaps and bounds in this department and we can see some hits like this in his future. FredEx blasts JJ Watt

FFS man they choked away a lead that the Texans have NEVER overcome under O’Brian. They are now 1-22 when down by 16. It wasn’t a hard fought back and forth slugfest. It was more of the play to not lose horse crap we’ve seen all season. The players should fee like they dropped the ball big time, and they obviously know the fans support them, I’m sure they heard Duuuke being cheered after his receptions. It’s just not the time for smiles and high fives.

Not true...let’s say running back received a handoff 5 yards deep in the end zone, proceeds to fumble the ball forward towards the goal line. Defender picks it up, it’s a touchdown, not a dead ball/safety.

Only in the field of play, not in the end zones

Fresh peanut oil imparts no taste. Five guys (and 90% of kitchens that cook fresh fries) use peanut oil exclusively. But yes, people should use whatever oil they like or prefer. Just make them wangs tasty!!

Peanut oil is the best frying oil there is, smoke point is 450°. I’m sure canola oil at low temps “works fine”. I like my food and especially my wings to be better than “just fine”, but to each their own.

I’ve worked back of house for 15 years, everything from line cook to kitchen manager/executive chef. I would say it’s more a combination of rushing the orders out, cooking at too low of a temperature, and not using fresh oil. Commercial gas fryers put out enough BTUs to not experience significant temperature drops even when dropping full baskets of frozen fish or fries. Lots of places fry everything in 1 or 2 fryers, and most frozen food calls for temps of about 350°. For a proper crispy wing you should really fry closer to 400°-425° and let it sit for at least a minute before saucing it. Many kitchens also put cold sauce on hot wings, which is a recipe for a soggy wing. Just my two cents

Once again putting words into my mouth. I didn’t say they were not held in high regard, the question was why are they not mentioned in the conversation as the best ever. And yes, there are regional differences with all illicit drugs. You think the marijuana found in Buffalo is the same quality as LA?? And again I stated drug REGIMEN, not just the quality.

Um, not sure where you get your info, but for defenders, especially lineman and backers, it would 100% be performance enhancing. Maybe not for a QB or WR where more fine motor skills are used. Also have you heard of a key bump? Coke is about the most discreet drug to use. They certainly “recharged” at halftime but also likely on the sidelines.

I’m from earth you miserable ass. You asked a question and solicited peoples opinion. I gave you mine and you gave me a snarky BS response. “What do you think about xyz? Oh, that’s stupid and your wrong.” I’m sure you are a joy to be around this time of year, must just gotten some anthracite in your stocking I guess. Back to your original question, I didn’t say they were the only ones doing it. Was Barry Bonds the only player juicing up in Baseball?? No, but he had the best regimen/product/body response and became great because of them. The giants had the most players juicing and hitting hard drugs right before the game. Also had the best supply of the highest quality being in NY in the 80s.

I believe people in the know (current and former coaches, players, and management) know that the team was taken to the next level with the assistance of heavy doses of blow, crack, and who knows how many steroids before testing was as accurate/performed as regularly/more difficult to cheat. This is common knowledge and to me is the #1 reason they don’t get the same level of respect as the all time best defenses, especially in the “inner circle” of the NFL.