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ESPN is to sports what the Grammy's are to music. Take that as you will.

There are no style points in football.

The Bills need to keep this guy. Can't really pinpoint it - but he's going to be a key piece along the way.

Honestly, I'd rather have Hodgins than OBJ. Someone who is homegrown, enthusiastic, talented & will go all out on every play, every time he's on the field. Is OBJ a better receiver? Yes, and easily. But Hodgins is my choice.

I'm so sick of this dude. Not because of this particular story at all - I'm just sick of this dude. Part of me wants nothing to do w/ him if the Bills make the SB - but part of me definitely hopes for it. I want Buffalo to embarrass him just like they did the Pats last year. I could die in peace w/ that.

Man, the AFC really is stacked this year. The hope is that once the season starts, some teams end up being more hype than anything else - but right now, the differences between the top 5 look pretty thin. I could see a lot of close games, and a nip & tuck battle for the 1 seed until the final weeks. I know the opener is a non-conference affair, but I want to win that game BAD. That is some kind of statement game - beating the defending SB champs on their turf. And I don't want to get behind the 8-ball like we did last year (at the time when we lost to Pitt, I completely shrugged it off, because hopes were so high - but it did set sort of a tone for the season). Cripes...is it September yet?

No DOUBT. I already brought up w/ him that Gilmore & Edelman got into it a few years ago, and he put it all on Gilmore who was "just in from the Bills and obviously bringing his lack of discipline over." They're a fun bunch, those Pats fans.

I had a discussion online w/ a Pats fan a couple of weeks back when Allen had his scuffle. Typical NE fan - he said that never happens w/ a "well coached" team and you never see that under Belichick. They're really cartoon characters now.

Best possible ending, imo. I'm always amazed by the creators and writers. I thought it was going to be super-bleak. But the way they tied it off, it was actually the best ending for Jimmy/Saul. He seemed almost at home in prison, and even w/ the plea deal, he would have likely fallen into his old habits again once he got out. And he really earned redemption by coming clean for the 1st time ever, on everything.

While we don't punt that much anymore, it has been a weakness in the past few years. This guy is a game changer. When you can stall deep in your own territory, then turn around and pin the other team deep in theirs, it's almost an unprecedented special teams advantage.

That was the best punt I've ever seen in my life. Hodgins need to make the team.

Most teams usually don't have pro bowlers as backups. This is how it goes.

Even Belichick won't be able to out-scheme the Punt God. It may force him into retirement.

It was worth coming up short just to see that hold, and Bass make a 48 yarder.

I kind of hope Hodgins makes it - he has a great skill set.

Well - him, and most of the other guys who will actually be Bills in September.

Sorry, Matty H. The good news is that teams always need punters. Thanks for everything & good luck....

I'm all set w/ preseason now. Bring on game 1 of the regular.

I usually root for young QB's, and he seems like a decent guy - but the way Pats fans hype this dude, I've never wanted a QB to fail so spectacularly.

Some GM's thought of that very thing, from what I read. I don't care - I'd rather take my chances. That's a game changer if we get stopped deep in our own territory....

I never thought I'd say this - but I can't wait until we have to punt this year....

They both have drawbacks in terms of health and negative impact - but imo, alcohol is much worse. I rarely see stoned dudes starting brawls or trashing property. I'm not sure if they even jump through tables.

Preseason, baby! This is where hot takes were born.

Pats fans are so delusional. After I saw this thread, I went to one of their boards to see what they were saying about it. There were a few sentiments of "I hope Buffalo enjoyed their short time in the playoffs, because Mac Jones is going to make sure they never get there again for a long time." Be glad you're not them. It may seem cool to win for such a long time, but it turns you into a clown.

Sounds like good news for him & the Jets. Glad to hear it; it had really sounded dire yesterday. I have a lot of Jets fan friends. I don't hate them like many do. Particularly after the Pats' long reign - I almost commiserate w/ the fans of our other division rivals now.