Heavy Kevi

Haha awesome. Only in Buffalo. Agreed, the fan signs make for a better thread.

Sorry, KTIII, I'm not buying what you're selling. It was vanilla and blitzless because we run a cover defense. It forces opponent to have to beat you every play, consistently, without allowing the big play and "making them earn it". That's what we are now. I would imagine with all the money on the D-line, Fraz/McD fully expected them to hit home just rushing 4. But it didn't happen. I don't expect that to change until we play elite qb's, at least I hope we adjust it then.

This. Plus the internet separation as noted before... Plus honestly most people you meet at games don't really know **** about the Bills, etc so less likely to argue.

Yup. Glad we won. Havent heard anyone "upset" that we won, but it was definitely not some barometer of success.

I have heard plenty of "let him go" around here for cap or tank reasons... ...But he's been one of the NFLs best for a decade and still isn't a household name. That equals underrated to me.

I didn't see anything to suggest Taylor is markedly better. A few throws over the middle were good, but I certainly didn't see 2.0. I actually think Taylor had a fine game, but he's had several better games, and I would say he needs to improve beyond those measuring sticks before he can be considered a new incarnation. I hope he gets there, but he hasn't gotten there yet imo.

Play action to McCoy, looks at Clay down the seam, and checks back to Shady in the flat after chipping a LB.

Apparently I don't know what in the sam hell a Haiku is.

Wow that's great. I never knew that. Ralph got a bad rep late because of the bad teams, but was undeniably a great man. I think the last time I saw him they were naming a wing at the hospital after him because he funded it.

I agree with this. I think I will enjoy games not including the Bills this year even. For some reason I am excited for the nyg dal game sunday night. Go figure. I really hope that Tyrod can actually be "unleashed" some way, somehow, and be a true bad*** at the position. Slim chance I know, but that would be awesome. Then we would have all those picks to spend on other positions. To the OP- Yeah, the Pats loss somehow makes the world a better place. The grass is greener, the wife looks better, even the dog **** smells like roses. The world could use some more Pats losing. Plus, Hank. Are you ready for some football?

I'm not sure I categorize cheating and woman beating as a similar offense. Or that it somehow vindicates him that she was a no good adultress. If true, what she did is horrendous, but what he did was much worse and most importantly- illegal.

If just for Kyle's sake I hope we get in the tourney this year. That dude deserves playoffs. I don't expect him to play next year unless we have a winning season and/or make the playoffs. Otherwise he retires imo.

So, as soon as the GOV gets involved in something it has no place in, the whole deal gets ****** up? Huh... Who'd 'a thunk it?

Rodak's tears haven't dried up yet from Thursday night. Give the poor baby a break.

24-17 Bills And the Jets will be threatening to tie it up but time expires and we get the W. No kidding. Week 1 lines are generally best to stay away from anyway, but my god... clearly trying to bring in money for NYJ

Completely agree with this. I hope it's a sign of a light at the end of the tunnel. But I don't expect us to be competitive with them this year, and they probably still get 12 wins. Nice to see Gilmore wasn't playing safe just to get out of BUF healthy, he genuinely is allergic to tackling and gets burned at least once a game.

I hear you, Shaw.... I think that is pretty universal around here. I don't have high expectations this year for just about the first time ever before the season even started. But of course I will watch every minute of every game hoping that someday we will return to prominence. It just has to happen at some point, right? RIGHT?

Michaels: "sometimes I think the Patriots have better Bills players than the Bills do"

That's a fair assessment. The fact is the in stadium experience is giving way to the home experience because of it. If I'm going to be forced to sit relatively quietly, don't swear much, and don't stand, all while sitting on a horrendous metal bench; I would rather watch at home on my couch, with better food, better beer, and I didn't have to drive my 12mpg truck 90 miles and spend 300 bucks. And I can talk all the **** I want, as loud as I want, even if it's directed at the tv... The benefit of going to the stadium used to be the party, atmosphere, and hostility towards visiting fans/players. It's certainly not to get a better view (lets be frank, there are alot of bad seats at the Ralph). I didn't even notice how crappy the benches were because I was rarely using them. Not trying to complain, but from my perspective it's just kind of uncomfortable and boring. You can keep the fantasy tickers, luxury boxes, 4 jumbotrons, and thought police; I wish I could still have a good time.

Everything you said is true. That said, I think the "calm" has killed it for me. For a few years now, you can't even stand up. They only let you stand if you are "celebrating a big play", but then you have to quickly return to your seats. Makes me feel like a kid in the auditorium in elementary school when you constantly get bothered by the security to "sit down".

There is nothing they could do. A big win against the Jets proves almost nothing, given the state of their franchise. I would not be surprised if the Jets win or at least cover the spread though. Nothing is certain at this point in the year, and McCown has been around and could have a great game and/or stretch of games like Fitz did 2 years ago.

We could learn that lesson from Washington. They had "flash in the pan" rg3, and once he fizzled, the only thing keeping them competitive, to this day is the second qb they drafted that year.

Yessss I was hoping this would make it here. Has been a yearly tradition for quite a while now.

I agree on Cardale and Zay. I actually think Boldin would be at least serviceable, but that doesn't matter now. He is retired, and retired for good whether he likes it or not; he will not play for the Bills and they won't release his rights.

I am certainly not a kid, and because of it have been hearing "relax, give it time" and "we are on the right track" for a score of years. Two decades. Forgive me if I'm no longer giving out the benefit of the doubt. I know how to work hard for what you want, and the "enjoy the rewards", but also know working hard does not guarantee success. Or anything close to it. Show me the baby.