Success

Doesn't matter - we're the better team tonight, but a mile. Mo can change, but I don't think it will.

I remember just wandering around my town all day before our WC game against New England. Having NO idea how it would go, and hoping for the best. Knowing that the GOAT coach would be on the other sideline, but that we had the better team - and just hoping the talent would prevail. And then, the WC game happened. And it was out-of-bounds exhilarating. I knew after 5 minutes that the Pats didn't stand a chance. This day has been very close to that in terms of emotions & uncertainty. And I sincerely hope the game goes the same way as that one!

Who in America is saying, "Gosh, I hope Brady can win an 8th!" And if they are, I can't be friends w/ them.

Anyone remember that old "Heinz" commercial, with Carly Simon singing "Anticipation" while the ketchup very slowly poured out? Not sure why I thought of that.

The exact post-game reaction I want to hear from every other fanbase: "Well, shoot - looks like they ARE for real."

I was starting to get nervous. And then I remembered that the Rams have that guy who played for the Lions, but the Bills have JOSH EFFING ALLEN. And now I'm fine.

Those matches can often come down to just a few points. She played really well, and had some chances to turn the tide in her favor. Her opponent gave her a lot of praise after the match, too (sincere praise - not the "Brady" kind we see in the NFL).

This is as exciting an opening day game for the Bills as I can remember. Even in the glory days, I don't think the eyes of the nation were as focused on Buffalo. Pretty stoked. A bit nervous, but it's just week 1. A loss wouldn't ruin me (though, a non-competitive showing might - don't see that happening, though).

This is the 1st offseason where I've felt hate for the Bills instead of pity when checking other sports boards and having discussions on them. We've arrived.

It's game 1 of a long season. I feel good, but the Rams are likely to be the toughest opponent we'll face all season, and we're at their place. Against a great WR corps, while we are trying out what is essentially a brand new set of CB's. I'm ready for anything. I feel like we could blow them out, or it could be a relatively close win for the Rams. The one scenario that's hard to picture is a blowout win for the Rams, but that's why they play the games. I don't think my response helped, but it's all I've got.

It depends on the circumstances. This one feels a lot bigger, so I'm already getting some nerves. Kick-off game, against the team I thought we'd meet in the SB. Seems like all of America is waiting to see if the Bills will live up to the hype - or if there will be a hangover from the KC collapse. And I think losing the opener last year really set a tone. I shrugged it off when we lost to Pitt, but we never really got going until the last month or so after that.

I swear - during the Pats 17 or so years on or near the top, the AFC was NOTHING like this. They had a cakewalk almost every year. I remember years when the 5 & 6 seeds were incredibly weak, and all NE had to do was win one game at home, then get by Manning, then Mahomes later on. So different now. Bugs me a little that when we're finally good, everyone else is. But it will make for some great games, too.

A kick-off game against the SB champs - with a team that many are predicting will win it all this year, and a QB who is already in the MVP conversation. Enjoy these days, Bills fans. Most of us have waited a LONG time for this.

Josh Allen can. He's unflappable - I think he has that rare quality of thriving on pressure. He wants the ball w/ 2 minutes to go, needing to drive 80 yards for the win (and there aren't many guys like that). I'd say the team is up for the challenge, also.

It'll be tougher and more hard-earned than many think - but the Bills, of course.

So cool - I was hoping. That is really great news....

Pinning a team deep in their territory is just as important as being able to boom punts - and this guy has done both. Who knows. This all might have worked out for the best.

Josh Allen? Jim Kelly? I have to differ....

Man....that defense....

Dane Jackson has looked great - and a 1st rounder should be able to start on day 1. This is how depth gets built. You can have good players waiting in the wings - but they also need experience. Hopefully, this will serve the Bills better down the home stretch & in the playoffs.

There is literally no GM in the league I'd rather have. And that's not a homer take. I have homer takes - but that isn't one of 'em.

I hope that by the Bucs' bye week, the storylines are all "he pushed it one season too far....this is embarrassing..."

He ranks pretty high in punts placed inside the 20. That, to me, is more important than a boomer (though he can punt far, as well). It really changes the game when you can pin opponents deep, consistently.

I was dismissive of them last year, and we still needed the Colts to come through late in the season to win the division. BB can probably coach over half the rosters in the league to contention. All that said - they certainly don't scare me a bit. Which is something I haven't said since the '90s. Game manager QB, not much of a secondary or pass rush, middlin' WR corps. They're not making any deep playoff runs anytime soon.

So, after all that, we'll still be upgrading that position. Good.