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I've actually been shopping for a 4K HDTV for a while too. I've done TONS of research and I've landed on the Sony A1E OLED. I've owned Sony TVs for a long time and nothing compares IMO. They have by by far the best motion processing. Thry are also #1 in 4K upscaling, which is very important right now since 4K broadcasts are almost nonexistent (outside of Netflix, amazon etc and even then their content is limited). If you get a TV with poor upscaling, your picture may not look any better than current 1080p TVs (and in some cases, worse). If you are deadest on OLED, you may also want to check out LG. They are actually the ones who make all the OLED panels for Sony (or at least they were. Sony may have started making their own this year (2018) but im not sure on that). You can get an LG OLED for a very reasonable price ($2000 for a 65"). The nice thing about LG tv's is that all their models have the same picture quality. The main thing that changes as you move up in models is the sound. But even their cheapest OLED (b7) has the same picture quality as their more expensive models. If you decide to go with an LED, again I'd go Sony. But instead of getting the 900E, I would step up to the 930E (unless you wait for the 2018 model). It has their top of the line X1 extremes motion processing chip, which is quite a step up from the x1 the 900e uses. It may actually be worth waiting for the 2018 LED models to come out if you want an LED. Sony is doing away with the 930 for 2018 and putting the x1 extreme chip into the 900 model. But they are also going to a full array backlight + local dimming on the new 900, with more local dimming zones. Where as the 930 currently has edge lighting. Sony is also coming out with a new OLED for 2018. Its called the Sony A8F. It will have the same picture quality as the A1E but it will have a diffrrrnt style and stand, making it cheaper than the A1E. Now, if you really want the top of the line LED, check out Sony's Z9D LED. It is their flagship model and the picture quality is right in line with OLED, but much brighter. Alao - keep your eye open for sales coming up on 2017 model TVs as the 2018 models are set to be released. The PS4 Pro and Xbox one S both have the ability to play games in 4K HD (upscaled) and HDR. But the Xbox One X is the only one that can currently play games in native 4K.

Well said. I agree. I just hope all this off field/personality "issues" scare off some of the teams at the top of the draft and allow him to fall to a pick where the Bills can draft him! I don't care about his personality nearly as much as his on the field play anyway. If Rosen looks like the most talented QB with the highest ceiling (and floor IMO) in this draft, with the most potential to be special (which he does IMO) then that's who I want.

Here - https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2008/3/4/152159/2268 Here's the basic explanation, but it's worth reading the whole article IMO.

Wow to that Chris Trapasso tweet. 35% of their cap used on 3 players is pretty crazy, especially when you look at the 3 players in question.

I don't see Rosen as the consensus #1 like Eli was. The top 3 QBs seem to be in different orders depending on who you ask. The other problem I see is that they could miss out on the QB they truly want. Say, for example, it's Darnold. There's a good chance that Darnold goes off the board before #4, ans it's possible Mayfield goes off the board before #4 too. So even though they might get a haul for Rosen, they might be left picking the 4th QB. The only way I see it working is if the Giants are all in on Rosen. Then Cleveland either works out a scenario where they take Rosen, Giants take whatever QB the Browns want (Darnold/Mayfield etc) and then arrange the trade. Or they just arrange the trade with the Giants before they pick... The only other way I see it happening is if some team trades up with the Giants before the draft, Cleveland knows for sure that team wants Rosen and works out the trade with them. That team would have to absolutely LOVE Rosen though, to give up a haul to get the #2 pick, and then to give up more assets to get Rosen from Cleveland.

Allen's comp. % and accuracy issues scare the crap out of me. But man, what a highlight reel this kid has! lol Seriously though, I do get why NFL execs would like him. He has all the measurables you'd want in a QB and seems to have the intangibles as well. Plays the game tough, too. But I just don't know if his accuracy issues are fixable. I guarantee there will be GMs who think so, and I'll be pretty surprised if he doesn't go in the 1st (I think the 2nd would be a much more appropriate draft spot for him). I'm not sure he will even make it past the Jets at #6 (depending on what QBs are left on the board). As I said in another thread, I'm not sure the Bills would be the best place for him. I think he needs to sit a couple years and work on his flaws/break bad habits before they become too ingrained (if they're not already...). Im not sure he'd get that time here. I worry it's harder to solve those issues if he starting. Lots of QBs go back to their old bad habits when the pressure is on them in an NFL game. I think Allen would probably benefit most from having time to make those new habits muscle memory before having to start. Boy though, if they were able to develop this kid and fix those accuracy issues we'd be set! Like I said in another thread, this would really be a big swing for the fences. Theyd have to have a very good plan in place if they drafted Allen.

Allen is the one 1st round QB prospect that I am probably most leery of. He seems like the biggest boom or bust QB, and his accuracy issues are what scare me the most. But It'd be a heck of a swing for the fences type move by the Bills though, if they went into the top 10 for this guy. But I'm not sure we are the best place to try and develop this guy. Id rather the Jets just take him. He seems like a Maccagnan type QB. Reminds me a little bit of Hackenberg with his height (6'4" Hack, 6'5" Allen), their big arms, flashes of brilliance (less so with Hack) and accuracy issues. I'm not saying they are the same QB by any means. Just that he does shares some traits with Hackenberg and Mac fell in love and reached for him. I could totally see him taking Allen at #6.

I'm hoping that this is the Bills plan #1. Make a good run at Cousins when the tampering period opens March 12th. If they land him, perfect. Use the draft to build around him on both sides of the ball. If not, then go hard after one of their top QBs in the draft. But even if that is the plan I just don't have much confidence that Cousins picks Buffalo. I think he'd be a great fit with McDermott. Both are all about "the process". From what I've read (about both), they seem to share a lot of similar traits and viewpoints. I think it'd be a good match. But I guess I have a hard time believing that he'd pick Buffalo over some place like Denver or Minnesota (if they decide to get involved), who are both recent Super Bowl contenders. I don't see Cleveland happening either because I dont think its just all about money for Cousins. If it is, then I can see him picking Cleveland. But I think he wants to win and wants competent ownership + coaching and stability (in the coaching staff, front office etc). I think Cleveland will be a hard sell. I may be totally wrong and Cousins just caves to a ridiculous offer form them... I guess we will see in a little less than a month. I'll be anxiously watching!

Glad to hear they are looking into getting a top 10 pick. Not sure top 10 is good enough though. I think it may have to be a top 5, or even top 3 pick depending on what QB(s) they want. I really want one of the big 3 (Rosen, Darnold, Mayfield). If we aren't getting one of those 3, I'm not sure I'd trade up for any of the others. Just my opinion.

Female teachers sleeping with their male students really seems to be a new trend, huh? I feel like I've read about this happening dozens and dozens of times in the past few years Where were all these teachers when I was growing up? lol

Ahh I am so sick of Robin Lehner! 2 absolutely awful goals let in by him so far today. That 1st goal should have never went in. It was a bad angle shot that he let eight in between his legs. Then that 2nd goal, he WAY overplays the puck, which is becoming a consistent thing for him. He's been overplaying pucks all season and letting in goals because of it. 3rd goal is questionable. I feel like Lehner should have made the stop but it wasn't nearly as soft a goal as his first 2. And... as I'm typing this he lets in a 4th goal, and another I'd call questionable and on the soft side. Yikes. The entire team team is playing like crap though. This is by no means all on Lehner. The players look disinterested and lazy. But it also has to be demoralizing to see your goaltender letting in so many soft stupid goals... still, that's no excuse. They've been playing like crap the entire game. Overall, Lehner seems to be trending in the wrong direction. He's been worse this year in a number of areas. I could honestly see the Sabres not even bothering to tender him an RFA offer after this season. Just to tender him an offer it'll be over $4 million (I want to say about $4.5M). I'd hate to see him just walk away for nothing, especially after giving up a 1st (what an awful trade by Murray!). But I can't imagine he has much trade value. Maybe a late round pick? May just be best off keeping him for next year and letting him and Ullmark battle for the starter. It it does make me wonder about Andrew Allen (goaltending coach) though. You'd think he'd be hammering on Lehner about his positioning. Maybe he is...?

It was a while ago so I'm not 100% sure. Maybe someone else can confirm... But I swear that I remember hearing/reading that the Browns would have taken our 2014 2nd but Whaley wanted to keep all of his picks in 2014 so he gave them the 1st in 2015 instead.

I agree. He has t looked like the same player since that injury. I am confident that he will bounce back though. He's too good not to. He didn't even start skating again until this past September, and it hasn't even been a year since he had the surgery (where I believe they removed part of his ankle bone).

Good. I hope he does get the job. That means we would get to keep Lake Dawson. Plus it would be one more GM around the NFL that Beane has an excellent relationship with. That's a good thing IMO.

Yeah, especially with Lehner in net... it's an automatic loss, just more embarrassing than losing in OT (when Lehner fails to make a single save). The Sens fall in the standings has been quite surprising after their surprising run last year. I thought things were finally coming together for Ottawa last year. Who knows, they could rebound quickly next year though with some savvy moves by Dorian (not holding my breath on that one...). I empathize with Sens fans. Melnyk reminds me of the days of ultra cheap Sabres ownership, back when they were owned by the NHL and then Tom Golisano. They were so cheap that they only had a bare bones scouting department, and scouted players by video tape. Trading Karlsson would be such a bummer. Especially over money. Thats a damn hard trade to win. I'm sure you'll get a ton for him if he's traded. But I don't see an equal piece coming back, unless Dorian's able to find a 1 for 1 type hockey trade (which is doubtful IMO). He's sooo good. Hopefully the owner just ponies up. Itll be interesting to see see what happens in Ottawa the next couple years. With Stone an RFA this year, and Karlsson, Duchene and Brassard all UFA after next year.

Yes, I have and I love the fallout games! Ive definitely put some serious hours into those games. I have 3, new Vegas and 4.

Anyone else notice the (male) security guard repeadly kicking that woman laying on the floor?

So the deal is basically what I figured it would be. 49ers loaded the cap hit for 2018 (since they have a ridiculous amount of cap space), and have a pretty easy out after 2-3 years. Well worth the small gamble SF is taking - which is basically just some cap space lost this year. Even with Jimmy G's $37M hit, the 49ers have $80M left for 2018. So they still have more cap space than every team but 1 (Cleveland). And if Garoppolo works out, they have their franchise QB locked up for years. Great deal for San Fran IMO. They've been pretty smart with their QB contracts in recent years (Kaepernick, Garoppolo).

Any word on if he's still in Buffalo?

I'd be good with this signing. Bills have no CB depth. Not looking to break the bank for Davis, but if they can get him signed to a reasonable deal, then why not? Any hole we we can fill in free agency (for reasonable money) im all for. Frees up draft picks to get best player avaliable. One area that I have total faith in McDermott is the secondary. If he feels that Davis is a fit, then I'm sure not going to question it.

Damn, you really are fast. You and 26 are always right on top of any breaking news. Appreciate it.

Not sure if this is the same segment this thread is referring to, but here is Eric Galko on WHR with Howard and Jeremy - http://www.wgr550.com/articles/news/galko-lot-teams-feel-buffalo-covets-josh-rosen

Well said. And furthermore - with the emphasis that Beane and McDermott put on character, plus how overly thorough/detailed they are in their approach, if they have enough confidence in Rosen's character, then I am good too. Go back and listen to Beane's interview a few weeks ago when he discussed scouting QBs and everything they research. It sounds like he really digs deep into these players backgrounds and tries to cover every possible angle. One thing i know for sure - they dig way deeper into these kids than any of us internet message board people could ever even attempt.

Man, I have been daydreaming about this all day now (ever since I first read this thread). I would be pumped to get any of the top 3 QBs in this draft (Rosen, Darnold and Mayfield). Rosen never really even seemed like a possibility though. I still think its its a long shot, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have my hopes up at least a little bit.

I can't be the only one who feels like Phil Mcgoeghan did the Bills a favor by taking a lateral move to the Chargers. A coach left who McDermott may not have had any intention of moving on from (at least it didn't look like he did), and because of that we ended up with a pretty clear upgrade at that position (IMO anyways). Works for me! I have to say to say that I've been impressed with McDermott and Beane's ability to hire quality candidates with other options available to them. We are seeing guys choose Buffalo over other teams for a change.