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I feel a bit similar. Gilmore I liked but the $$ he wanted didn't justify keeping hm. Woods though I wish they would've extended last year, we need WRs so bad and he was dependable for catches and blocking. A Williams kills me because I met him a few times here in Rochester at training camp and the Bills made the right move extending him and not keeping Byrd. So sad the injuries he got that have basically ended his career, before that he was a Top 10 Safety. Also would add its frustrating that 3 guys we did draft well all walk or are cut. Would've liked even one to have stayed.

I checked and actually the SB champs typically have played twice a year. Thursday night opener and then another TNF game. Last yr Denver played CAR opener and then at San Diego. In 2015 Pats opened at home vs Steelers and then played at home against the Dolphins later on.

Second that this thread really doesn't serve much purpose other then just hot takes.

He looked very average to me and I never like taking a guy from a previous scheme/team and expecting he will be just as good. Lots of factors play in. Would rather they draft another LB or look at some other FAs

I think they open at Miami and the Bills played all but one TNF on road so at home against Miami on Thursday seems very reasonable.

Typically they are interdivision, but you get interconference like the Pats-Texans last year or Bills-Browns in 2013. It really depends on what the NFL wants. Additionally the opening night game and three Thanksgiving games give a little more wiggle room matchup wise.

Def could see this scenario

Hold on a second... the blue eyes are all me bud you can take the rest of what you listed.

List who you think will be the starting QB (realistic please not Brady or Rodgers), WR behind Sammy, LB, CB, & SAF. Whether it is internal, UFA, or draft lets see how everyone would fill the holes. Me: QB: Siemian (Tyrod released, Romo goes to DEN, and we trade for Siemian who beats out Cardale) WR: Kenny Britt signed. (Woods goes and Kenny is brought in for less money) LB: Zach Brown is retained. CB: Alterneer Verner signed. (Takes the #2 CB spot with Seymour then at NCB) SAF: Tony Jefferson signed.

I've wondered if that game with CAR or the Bills in LA against Lynn would be able to get a monday night game.

I agree with this. Even though some Thursday games are dogs, typically its an early start to the weekend and probably 75% of the time I meet people at a bar or with food at home to watch the games. I love when the Bills play because we are the only game the whole day so its fun with the attention. I do understand the issues with players being tired and feel the NFL probably should look at having the two teams playing on Thursday play also on the previous Saturday so they can get an extra day rest, plus it could be an extra primetime affair. The only reason I don't see the Patriots and Bills is if the Patriots have to play a second TNF game beside the opener, it is far more likely they play someone like the Jets which would be higher ratings with NY/Boston then Buffalo. The last 2 years the NFL had an easy reason to do Bills v Jets with Rex. Now that is gone and I think they revert back to NY/Boston ratings instead and we get at Cincy or Miami. But def could see the Pats happening due to the Bills not yet playing them on Thursday like you said. Personally I'd have zero desire playing NE on TNF and getting throttled there or at home.

I am someone who enjoys thinking about the upcoming seasons schedule and what the Bills may or may not get in terms of primetime games. Typically the NFL guarantees each team a Thursday night game, but recently the NFL did say they may do away with making every team play. Personally I do believe Buffalo will get a TNF game because typically the really bad games on TNF are teams like the Titans/Jags or Bucs vs Anyone. Plus with the NFL color rush initiative I would be surprised to see a full move away from TNF for every team. Typically the NFL emphasizes divisional games for the TNF game with the occasional same conference opponent like the Bills Browns a few years back. Out of conference games are almost a guaranteed no minus opening night for TNF which the Patriots probably will host the Falcons. Here is how I would rate who the Bills opponent probably is: Not a chance: Chargers, Raiders and all NFC opponents. No way they force a West Coast team east or Bills west on that short of travel, NFC matchups all guaranteed in by networks for weekend. Doubtful: Denver, Tennessee, & New England. Denver would be favored ratings wise to play TNF against its own division. The Titans are never watched when they play in division, why would they be watched out of it. The Patriots technically get there TNF matchup out of the way week 1 and if there has to be a second game they would play the Jets or Phins before the Bills get that spot. But never say never. Not As Surprising As You Think: Kansas City. The Bills would have to travel out west for this one, but the time difference isn't that great, color wise there would be a lot of uniform options (Bills full blue vs KC full red), and given the history between the two franchises as AFL members it wouldn't be a massive shock compared to the three before this. Favorites: Cincy, New York, & Miami. Cincy is a favorite because if the Patriots do not play another TNF game the Jets and Phins are are most likely facing each other and Buffalo needs a team to play then. Buffalo traveled to Cleveland in 2013 and Cincy hosted Houston in 2015 on TNF so both teams have played out of division on Thursday. Additionally the Bills did just host the Jets in 2016 and typically the NFL does try to rotate cities that host. The Jets would be just a continuation of the previous two years with NY probably hosting due to Buffalo getting the previous season. Miami is the one matchup where the Bills possibly could host at home again on TNF due to being on the road the last time these two played in 2014. My pick? Bills will play next season on Thursday night and they will travel on the road to Cincy with the Bengals in their black unis and Bills in red.

I was on BBMB probably the day before its destruction. While at points the topics got nauseating with the same stuff, I will miss it especially once we got to training camp on. Plus after bad losses the place was a flaming hilarious wasteland. Look forward to being here though in a new home.

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