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I apologize if this has been mentioned... but what I don't get... or buy.. is that if Coach is such a 'Di$!', why do players continue to renew their contracts with the Bills (unlike past regimes) let alone, some players beg to come back on discounts (Phillips, Lawson, even Bease for that matter). Go Bills!

Really? Taking the Jets (blow heart) scraps.. Didn't we do that once before? How did that work out for us? (Sigh) I guess folks are going to pick a side on this one and dig in even more.. but considering where the Bills were before McDermott arrived, and more importantly, the expectations that have been built because of the culture McDermott has built, I think he is owed a little bit more then dumping him the one season we didn't meet expectations, which is most likely the result of catastrophic defensive injuries. Go Bills

Yup.. not 'official' I guess.. but here you go.. https://bfloshop.com/products/2023-match-up-posters-weeks-1-4?_pos=1&_sid=1d78c5061&_ss=r

Pretty sure i saw the BLFO store does a limited amount of these for each game.

This.. I know everybody (including myself) would like us to be the reincarnate of the 85 Bears / 2000 Ravens / 2002 Bucs defence.. but unfortunately that died when Micah and Von went down. We are now the epitome of a 'bend don't break defense'... Many teams (including the Chiefs) have won Superbowls with similar type defenses... Those chances increases significantly when you have a hybrid Superhero Buffalo behind center Go Bills!

Hopefully this does not come to fruition... remember the 'meaningful' stat that the Bills are 0-3 when Josh catches a pass. (Texans playoff games of 2019, Cardinals Hail Murray debacle in 2020, and 2 point conversion against Titans in MNF' in 2021)

I also think they have been playing this when there is an extended injury on the field. I think they played it three times last week after Mike White felt the PAIN. Go Bills!

This. End of the day, and no offense to the OP, but what is the point of this thread. This team could be easily undefeated but in all three games we beat ourselves (in spite of injuries). I think there was genuinely an expectation amongst some Bills fans that this team would go undefeated and dominate each of those games. That narrative became even more 'real' because of how much we dominated in the first 2 games of the year. As much as people 'poo poo' the statement.. it is hard to win in the NFL... but at this point, I would continue to celebrate that from Top to bottom of this organization we are top 5 in this league, and, most likely for many years to come. You can call it drinking the kool aid, or wearing rose colored glasses, but I call it being realistic. This is a fantastic team that can genuinely win any given Sunday and to not embrace that after 17 years of mediocrity, well, kind sir, for many reasons lacks some level of rational perspective. Go Bills!

I had a get together / cook out for the game and invited a couple of Chiefs fans.. fed them, gave them drinks, and made no kermit jokes.

My buddy and I were watching the game outdoors (Lucky enough to have a TV in our backyard.. fall out from the pandemic and living in Canada) but as soon as the Bills were down 20-3.. I said we needed to make some in game adjustments and moved the game inside to the man cave (More pandemic fall out). Cue the comeback. Go Bills!

I will preface this statement by saying I am a big fan of Isiah Mackenzie. He is quirky (which I can relate to) and seems to be a genuinely good dude... I still love the story about Christmas Eve last year. Furthermore, he has produced way more then I thought he would've based on how we acquired him (Believe we nabbed him of the Broncos practice roster in 2018)... and I am always looking for him on the field... because we he gets the ball, he seems to produce way way more often than not. However, does anybody think that part of Dorsey's freak out may have been because Mackenzie didn't do something he was supposed to do there.. Ie: what he was coached to do vs what he ended up doing? I know it's a stretch.. but between Lil Dirty being benched last year and then I seem to remember Josh potentially jawing at Mackenzie during the game on the sideline (I could have imagined this, I am still going through my 7 stages of BIlls grief right now), I think the "Face of the Franchise" could be free wheeling at times which may be holding him back on playing time / bigger plays. Go Bills!

The more and more feedback I get about this game, I continue to slot this game as an 'outlier' of what the Bills are. More specifically, this game is very similar to the Pats/Bills MNF game from last year where the environment played a more critical role then their opponent. With that said, I am starting to lose some confidence that we can win the tight games. This dichotomy of winning either big or losing small has definitely become a trend now (Ex the Colts game from last year) and you have to think, it is a monkey on the Bills back. I would think winning one or two close games will help them move on from this narrative that could begin to define them. Go Bills!

Needless to say, what is most concerning about these injuries, is if we see any additional injuries to the DLine or our DB's on Sunday. That would be quite a blow to a D that's been playing lights out. The flip side to this, as an earlier poster alluded to, just like the Pats were to the Bills, the Bills are in the Dolphins heads (Insert Josh Allen for Tom Brady as well) . With that said, I have to imagine, that if we do beat them on Sunday, the loss will be a significant blow to the Fish psyche and would wipe out most of the confidence (arrogance) that they built after the Ravens comeback victory. As well, if we win, I can see us running away with the division and have it locked up before December comes around. Go Bills!

Long time listener, first time caller here... and I think this may have been discussed before.. but a recent ESPN article on Russ Wilson, he reminded everybody that Seattle tried to trade him for the first overall pick in the 2018 draft (owned by the Browns at the time) and with that pick, Seattle would would have (supposedly) selected JA17. Thankfully Cleveland declined and chose Baker Mayfield... https://dailysnark.com/2022/09/07/report-seahawks-offered-russell-wilson-in-trade-with-browns-for-no-1-pick-in-2018-nfl-draft/ Just another reminder as to how lucky we are (on a 1st week Victory Friday) to have JA17 as QB1 Go Bills!

I think the Ravens not investing in WR's or getting him to run speaks more to Jackson's skillset then the Ravens organization. I am in no way a fan of the Ravens... but to say they do not have a top 5 organization from top to bottom would be 'very dumb'

110% agree. Somebody will try to make it work. But unlike other Top End FA Qb's (and they are rare), LJ is not plug and play. The right fit is most likely a bottom tier team where the fans would be patient for the roster turnover needed to build a team around him.

I'm sure the Baltimore FO knows this. Them not getting this deal done more likely speaks to the Lamar Jackson experience being done in Baltimore in the next 1-2 years. The FO has built a team and offense that amplifies all LJ's strengths and tries to minimize all of his weakness'.. but between failures in the playoffs and LJ's smaller frame, I think the FO is realizing that winning a Superbowl with LJ is not likely (because of what it takes to win playoff games) let alone sustainable. I realize this is quite the hot take.. but if I was a GM in the NFL, I would think twice about investing a lot of money in Lamar Jackson because of what you need around him to win and take advantage of his skills Go Bills!

I think it was MRob that mentioned earlier this week on One Bills Drive, that teams are still trying to figure themselves out the first four weeks of the season.. and that is even more true when you consider the rules regarding mini camps / practices / three pre-season games now. So he emphasized a couple of things that usually happen in the first four weeks is 1) The talent of the team usually defines who wins these games early in the season 2) That the hunger / will to win also plays a part I do not have a good feeling about this game... but if you buy into what MRob says, and recognizing that we are the more talented team and after KC and the mantra of 'Find a way' you have to Billieve that we win this game.. Go Bills!

2020 was a great season for the Bills... and it started with no preseason games. Think about it...... Go Bills!

I dunno about that. I feel like other then the 1990 team at the height of the no huddle did we capture some level of positive national attention.. Previous to that, the national attention we received was around an underachieving Bickering Bills team. Furthermore, I don't believe the Bills let alone the city of Buffalo was embraced nationally. I think after that 90 season, the AFC was seen as the junior conference and the NFC championship games (especially the Cowboys / 49ers game) were seen as the 'De Facto' Superbowl. The only National person that supported (as mentioned a number of times) was Chris Berman... Again it it selective memory as I know the team was featured on multiple covers of SI magazine and others.. it seemed like most times we were that 'gadfly' of the NFL that just wouldn't go away rather then what it is now.. It is definitely different times. let alone generation (gawd I'm old) so we just may be comparing apples to oranges here. Anyhow ... Go Bills!

I agree with this.. May be selective memory, but even during the the glory years the Bills and Buffalo were not embraced nationally as much as they are today (for now) Could be fleeting.. but I think it's due to a bunch of stars aligning between the national love for a Superhero a QB, a genuinely well run organization, and the team coming off one of the greatest games ever combined with a fanbase that either because of good or bad reasons is admired nationally.. it is reflecting well on the City. Lastly, I think another 'thing' to appreciate though is that this is a different time and age then the 90's team where the world is much more connected then it's ever been because of social media combine this with the Bills organization that has made a point of connecting with the city and its people, I think that has created the right conditions for this 'national love'. Anyhow.. Go Bills!

I get it.. but he's part of the national media.. and to chide somebody from the National NFL because they didn't vocally support 7-9 Rex Ryan led Bills team on a national forum seems (and I think I am putting this nicely) unrealistic. That Brandt in his own way (similar to MRob) have jumped on the Bills bandwagon and have made it 'fun' on a national perspective to support the Bills, is quite frankly what many of wanted/complained about when this team was mired in mediocrity let alone relevancy. As well, and I apologize, if that has been mentioned, I think Brandt's recent stance / comments on Deshawn Watson's 6 game suspension, IMHO, speaks highly of Kyle Brandt the individual. So recognizing that KB may not be everybody's 'cup o tea'... I will say he is a welcomed member to our (dysfunctional) family (mafia) Go Bills!

Interesting. I try to be on the fence about Brandt.. because at times I have questioned his sincerity about being a true supporter of the Bills vs. being a member of the media and is riding the bandwagon of the flavor of the day. However, I keep on coming back to him and genuinely enjoy his rallying calls for the Bills, his commentary on One Bills Live, and it seems like his support of this organization (Beane, McDermott, Allan & Co) seems to be sincere and genuine and he wants to see the Bills. Buffalo, and it's fans win. So his personality can be abrasive and over the top at times.. but I don't believe that qualifies him as a douchebag... Quite frankly, I equate the douchebaggery to folks like Nick Wright and our ole pal Jerry Sullivan..... Anyhow Go Bills!

Yeah.. I remember watching the game back in 94 getting frustrated with those shovel passes (I do not ever remember them doing that before that year or even in years previous to 93) because they were getting nothing out of it. With that I said, I think it become common knowledge that through some media tape going into the game, Jimmy Johnson actually saw the Bill's practicing that play.. and he had the Cowboys ready for it. Who knows what could've been if they didn't see that media tape.... Go Bills!

I've experienced this as well and you're right, it usually does not end up well. But I have experienced where it works out really well... hoping that's what happens here What I think as fans, we should appreciate is that Von Miller is just a little bit of a different cat and is giving us way more insight compared to most big name players would provide in the decision making process in free agency. It would be actually interesting to know if Von's experience isn't much different then many other big name free agents.. but like most athletes today, they are programmed to say what people want to hear vs. the truth. Many of you may have read this article from back in 2016.. but we are not dealing with your average 'dude' here.... https://www.theringer.com/2016/7/26/16077616/von-miller-denver-broncos-best-and-weirdest-nfl-player-c12a434c9bc8 Go Bills!