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I have been to Miami twice (2014 TNF & 2016 post reno) sat 300 and 100 level. I think overall it is fine and the stadium does its job while not spectacular. The game in 2016 was hot but the canopy covers 92% of seats and once we had cover it was fine. The sound quality is very blah as it echoes badly in there, if Miami ever gets good they will have a good homefield advantage with the noise. The concourse was fine just very basic and I could see better TVs but idk is what it is. Like others have said they def cater to their richer clients like most teams so the standard is what it is. They could probably spend 300-400 mil to update some areas and it would be better but I doubt they do it. It is a Miami home game and if you have issue with the fight song... welcome to being in another teams stadium. Believe it or not opposing fans do not enjoy singing the Shout song at Highmark... I know ground breaking detail here haha.

Sir this is just a Wendys Was that Dunkirk Don who wrote the review?

It is wild how the vibes were pretty good post KC... and then they decided to not improve the roster, then run PR to try and save face, and then the team itself looked as inspired as mayo. Strange as it sounds they looked like a team checked out whether it was underestimating Miami or because no one was brought in. Either way I have been a Beane backer for years and I am now firmly good with him leaving and a general clean sweep. He has successfully wasted a year of Josh's prime with his inaction at WR. I understood 2024 being a reset year etc.. but WR wise even just drafting a few guys would've helped immensely to diversify this group. Instead he was arrogant, doubled down including bashing those who questioned it only to now look like a fool.

Welp I guess accordingly to most major analysts the Pats have been beating up on very bad teams or in the Bucs case a banged up team. Buffalo and TB are their two best wins and even though as Bills fans we set ourselves on fire for losing at home to NE, the major analysts like Bill Barnwell said it was an incredibly fluky win by NE as the Bills turnovers and penalties were very rare (even with Drake balling). Sooo I suppose the idea is Buffalo doesn't turn the ball over and runs over NE with a lot of play action and the defense hopefully heals so the d-line can make plays while the secondary has a day like that did against KC. I personally just can't see it. NE on offense seems to be opening it up more and some of their younger weapons are now coming into the fold. Their defense is strong at the line and while their secondary has been a little shakier then thought, they are healthy. I just think with how it has been in terms of injuries alone we end up fighting down players we need and end up chasing again. Maybe we are cleaner penalty and turnover wise so it is closer, but Josh looks over his head and I do not see his superman coming right now given the issues they have.

Thanks Taylor Swift

The drought gave us some really um "different" or "unique" takes... but this is in a whole different universe

Yep. From the coach and QB down it is a different well run org that has the fire to win. BUF just looks these days like a team that is use to being successful and expects it rather then earning it. The fact the national media still thinks BUF has a chance or will win in NE because the first game was a bit lucky for NE is wild to me.

This is the type of attitude that ensures you do not win rings. At some point change is necessary when you cannot get your ultimate goal. Reid in PHI at least made a SB and still was given years after to try before the message faded. After that PHI has not stopped trying to be the best org possible and has went through a few guys including one who did win a ring there. Fact remains settling creates complacency and that is now seeping into this team. You can see it from the comments yesterday about a 2-7 team being more prepared and wanting it more then our guys. Yea there is some risk with new mgmt/coach, but I take the gamble on the upside vs the same that we have been getting as the coach in the biggest moments wilt and the GM is too arrogant to make the proper moves which is now killing the offense.

Beane may have broke the cardinal rule when he called out the fans/media on the WR piece. Even if you are frustrated you cannot put that out there and now with how cooked the WR room is people have no time for him. Whatever patience was left with him as GM is gone now and many will be fine with him leaving because of how all of this has went down.

The smart prudent move was keep Mack, add Palmer, AND draft another WR in the 2nd round. You insulate yourself them for injuries or Coleman not being the guy etc.. Instead we bet everything would go perfect right down to Coleman developing and no injuries.

Albert Breer on his podcast over summer said that there are like 7-8 owners who legit want to win. The rest it is a toy or showing item etc.. win or loss they are in the club.

Expectations are a b*tch and I posted recently that it impacts how you view a season and the team itself. Unfortunately I believe the most important people running the team were jaded by what we saw last year and some things statistically that caused them on offense specifically to not make the needed changes to the WR corp. But more importantly last year felt like a year the defense would be adjusting, the offense would be decent but have issues, and not winning the division was a real possibility given the roster. Instead it was a dream season until the AFC title and every break you could ask for fell Buffalo's way. Now this year I feel like we are back to what many of us thought last year was. Who is going to catch the ball? Do they have enough at WR? Does the defense have enough impact players? Who are the starting safeties? In fairness to our defense they have been ravaged by injuries past the normal point and it borders on comical (in a dark way) every time a guy goes down given how frequent and bad it has been. There is a different universe we would have got to see Oliver, Walker, Hoect, Larry O, Groot, Bosa, Benford, Bishop, Hariston, etc.. all play together and it probably would have been a decent to good unit. Instead your just hoping no one else goes out and they can heal to a point they can make enough stops. No amount of drafting or moves can save a defense that loses this many starters on such a weekly basis. Yesterday they still got 2 turnovers and it felt like despite everything the Bills still might do it until Allen fumbled. At that point you could see the entire roster was spent and the defense which had managed to hang in there was done. The offense though really has no excuses at this point as they only have a few ways they can win and all of them require the rushing attack to be at its best. Last year when the Bills entered the season we figured it was going to be a heavy rushing attack as the focal point of the team. Brady was a step ahead of most teams mixing in a lot of play action and they exploited teams on screens/misdirection. Fast forward to this year and the offense just feels stale and when they have success its because of talent running the ball and playing a head or on script. The moment they get behind or they get off script it just doesn't work. Teams have caught up to the screens that Brady loves, they have figured out the play action far more, and they know Buffalo has no one that can beat them deep so the safeties are all coming down which is eliminating any mid level passing game since you do not have to worry about being beat over the top. Probably the most maddening thing which every fan and most media said for two years was who was going to emerge in the passing game. Shakir is a superb slot guy and Kincaid when healthy is a really good TE... then what? It is beyond insane that a team which after 2018 said "hey we gotta help Josh get some weapons" and proceed to add Brown, Beasley, Diggs, Davis, & Knox within two years of that now has said "everyone eats and Josh has to elevate them". I think there is nothing wrong with asking your QB to elevate guys, BUT there is a fine line for how much you can ask for any QB which makes the approach to the WR corp for years even more frustrating. Green Bay is a wonderful example of addressing the position even in a place of strength while still being able to build out the rest of the roster. In 2024 they knew that they needed WR help... and they drafted just one WR. Why not in 23 & 24 or 24 & 25 double dip both years or even draft 3 WRs. As much as we want to act like the draft is a perfect science, the truth is a lot of times it is more like the lottery and sometimes you scratch off a big prize because you gave yourself more attempts. If organizationally you do not want a Diggs, fine but you can still have a quality WR corp that can still do many things. Instead they gambled for another year they could basically run it back swapping Palmer in for Hollis/Cooper and hope that was enough, but regression in sacks/turnovers/penalties has been real as has the scheme which teams have caught on to. Josh does not escape criticism as he has been jittery as heck in both the ATL/MIA losses trying to do too much (not surprised given what he has) and not trusting himself enough either. The most frustrating piece of all of this is that an overhaul of the offense both scheme and talent wise is now impossible to the extent truly needed until the offseason. We are now wasting a year of Josh's prime where we have not maximized it the best extent possible which is an absolute killer given how many opportunities you get. If you want to believe hey they can get it back together and make a run, OK fine go for it. Yes once a decade a QB gets hot on a wildcard team, fortune smiles and they get a ring in a very unlikely way. That would be far easier to believe with a defense fully healthy not out their best DT until the playoffs and an offense that had a better pass catching group. They also went from having a division that you could have a few falls and still take it to one that has a team in NE playing great football with a great young QB. So even with the playoffs your probably on the road losing your great home advantage. It all just feels stale, sour, and off compared to any year prior which is typically the sign of a team that needs a true overhaul or shake up. My final thought is after all of this do you really trust Beane and/or McD to get another crack revamping this thing? The team just laid a massive egg and then afterward said we couldn't match the energy of a 2-7 football team. Yikes. The GM who had the hubris to call out those criticizing his decision making at WR in April, now is found running to correct his folly when it is too late. Again Yikes. They have been here 9 years now and the success and elevation of this franchise has been superb. But at some point you break through or you don't. A decade is a long time to be calling the shots and be one message, it feels like the time has come to revamp with a new voice before Josh is done in his prime.

Not panicking is fine, but it still doesn't fix the gapping hole at WR and an offense which has become predictable. Stop the run, force the Bills to pass and if you can get a turnover Buffalo will struggle to catch up. The entire goal when you have a QB like 17 is to create the largest window possible at all times. The GM decided to not help his offense and they are paying dearly for it. They probably make the playoffs and lose 24-17 or something because the offense can only do some things. The defense I legit feel bad for at this point, the amount of injuries is astounding and areas you'd want to be positive about you can't because the starters are gone.

1 seed means home all playoffs and only two wins to SB. It isn't even a debate. If you cannot close with the 1 seed idk what to tell you at that point.

I have had a theory that the best fan thing gives most notice to teams who either: A. Win a lot but the fan support really is impressive over time (Pittsburgh GB DEN) or B. They have never won before but either had a truly tragically impressive list of losses that stick out in the national mindset while also being defined nationally by there team (BUF/CLE) The Saints are kind of weird because the majority of their history was being doormats, but they were fun with how the fans partied and weirdly embraced being lovable losers. Then they got good around the early 2000s for a bit, Katrina happened which the city absolutely rallied around the Saints, they got reallllyyy good and won a SB, and until Brees left were considered pretty highly as a team. So they don't have a winning history until Brees, because their two worst losses (2017 Vikes & 2018 Rams) came post SB it lessens the blow, and nationally people think of New Orleans for the parties and culture first. The Saints absolutely deserve a place in top fans, they just luckily have a great reputation city wise where their identity is more split. This is why while Detroit has been bad for generations their pain isn't close to BUF/CLE. BUF/CLE had long stretches of success only to fail in some of the most gut wrenching ways possible while nationally being seen as "wow those poor fans but they really love their teams". DET until Campbell was just they suck and those poor fans. Fair or not you kind of need to have some point your team was good for a long while and either win or lose for that national title to come. CLE also just historically is mammoth in the games books and even though the Lions in the 50s were a powerhouse it is not comparable. Ironically Kansas City until Mahomes was far closer to CLE/BUF in the pain department. They were never fully there as they had SB 4 to hang a hat on, but they for decades were good to great and had some truly incredibly heart breaking awful losses and those fans for a long time spoke on those scars. They now for their benefit are the ones creating scars so their in category one indefinitely lol.

Aquatic Mammals!

Agreed although complete forget they exist since Brees left lol

Normally I would say after a big win over KC and TB next week this is a trap game, but the Dolphins had the kiss of death which hurts players more then coaches being fired with players being traded and the GM canned which just creates a world of uncertainty. Add in the injuries they have and the Bills defense finally looking a bit better I can see this getting ugly in the 2nd half. Bills 33 Aquatic Mammals 17 Bills get off to a fast 10-0 start with Allen actually hitting a deep TD to Moore, before Tua makes it interesting start of the 2nd on an Achane screen to get it to 10-7. Bills go on a long drive and cap it with a Davis rushing TD with a minute before half. Miami gets a FG before half to make it 17-10 as our defense has brain farts before half. But 2nd half the Bills get the ball and bludgeon Miami with 2-3 TE sets mixing run and pass before Dawes gets a short TD rec to put the Bills up 24-10. Tua throws an INT on the following drive and the Bills get a TD from Shakir to start the 4th ending any hope for Miami (Prater does miss the XP). Typically late game BS Bills get another turnover for a FG with Mitch, Mami gets a garbage TD, most importantly Bills can rest some starters in the 4th. Allen 23-29 301 yds 3 TDs 12 yds rush Davis 49 yds 8 carries (I think Cook gets a limited snap count and they cycle through) Shakir 5 rec 120 yds 1 TD Milano 1 INT 1 FF 3 tckls (he gives visions of old Matt for a day)

There is a short list of cities where the NFL is like college with how passionate the fans are and how the entire city/region transforms for the: Buffalo Green Bay Pittsburgh KC (tailgate apparently rivals BUF) Denver (same as KC tailgate wise) Cleveland All of those fanbases it is a different thing and they travel extremely well where it is noticeable on TV or when we have played them in Buffalo I have said "dang their are a lot of them here today". I have heard Detroit fans are very loyal just with how many years of beaten down they don't have a national following like the others. Minnesota I would also put up there, but still not to the level of these six. I will not necessarily put BUF ahead of them as much as it is a mutual respect because the passion is equal. How it is displayed may differ as each has a different footprint and history for what they have gone through. But if your in this six I will listen to calls of best fanbase and not bat an eye. The rest of the NFL it is corporate and a big thing, but not the sole focus. Doesn't mean fans in PHI or NY are not devoted, but it is not the same type of thing. Seattle I find very corporate bandwagon and when they got good it did remind me how currently some people just want to be "Bills Mafia" because it is the hot thing, same happened with the 12s BS. Baltimore does have a devoted fanbase BUT their recent struggles saw the stadium not filled which was honestly pathetic given how much season was left and Lamar was returning. I think they are a bit more frontrunner and their real test will be when they stink for a while if they can show any form of life. Their history is basically .500 or better with a ton of playoff years, two SBs, and conference title games mixed in.

If your a real man no sun screen, drink 14 beers with no food between 9-12pm, and you'll be obnoxious enough to almost start a fight but let your friend get roped into it instead.

Bills and Chiefs have proven the most in the AFC playoff wise (even though BUF hasn't gone to SB they have beaten everyone else). Push comes to shove eliminating them is a major tasks for any other team. Personally I think Denver is the most complete team currently and if Bo has more complete games like he did vs DAL they are even more lethal. BUT they have not won a division crown, playoff game, etc.. so still prove it time which is fair. I actually think it is worse for BUF because Vrabel has had McD's number since he started coaching. Outside of the blow win in 2021, the Bills have struggled tremendously against his teams for a long time. Their roster is not perfect and it does need help, but good coaching does wonders and I am firm Maye believer. Again with all of that said lets see them against higher competition and lets see what happens come January. Reputations and legacies are made when the standings are set and playoffs go.

100% agree. The one difference is BUF was never under .500. Climbing out of 3-5 is a truly sizable and exhausting task. Buffalo had actually clinched a playoff spot before playing Miami in 23' and once they got by KC DAL the path looked relatively doable for the playoffs at least. Miami truly did blow that division crown and it is wild it ended up coming down to that.

Agreed. I also think alotttt of media wants BAL in biggest so many of them were high on the Ravens at the start of the season and them missing the playoffs would not be a great look for the masses. It ignores the fact that their schedule is no joke still, their tie breakers suck, and they still have injuries that have weakened a team that is not nearly the monster it was thought to be. Like Josh/Pat Lamar gives them a chance every day so you cannot discount that, but reality is a different thing too.

Thats why for the Colts I listed 2008 Titans or you could use even 2021. Certainly a good team with a great running back and many good pieces... but how does it go when the brightest lights come. NE I think is very good which is mostly because of Maye & Vrabel. At some point I expect a little down swing for a little, but I would rather play PIT IND DEN LAC before NE at this point.

I did the exercise at the quarter poll and I am back at the midway point. There is certainly some separation being created but also some teams that are hard to still get a full read which probably means they are an up and down team in general. As always comment, disagree, ask for Beane to fire me etc.. lets discourse Still Feel Like The Class of The AFC BUT Major * For Each Buffalo Bills- 6-2 with a golden look at the 1 seed if they take care of business.. but that WR corp is a problem if they get down chasing and the defense has been hurt by injuries robbing its full potential. Kansas City Chiefs- They look to have turned the corner before losing to the Bills in game they never had control. At 5-4 they can still take the division but the 1 seed is probably toast and even the division will require a lot of hard nose football to take it. They are different come playoff time, but being a road team needing 3 wins vs 1 seed at home needing 2 is very different. Their Good, Just No Track Record Indianapolis Colts- I have no doubt Indy is a really good team and the stats back it up. The question is whether Jones is a 99' Rams style new kid on the block story or the 2008 Titans with Kerry Collins which was a nice story but didn't have the gas come postseason. Want To Believe As The Record Is Good But... New England Patriots- Their only quality win is over Buffalo in a game Buffalo made a million mistakes. Maye is legit, but the rest of the roster still is light on talent and what happens when they do play Tampa, Baltimore, Buffalo etc.. They can easily win 12 games, but they just need to prove it is real, Maye we do know is real Denver Broncos- The roster is superb and they have some quality wins. The big question and driving factor on their season is whether Bo can actually take a step or his good/bad nature is who he is. If he cannot be more good then bad they will not take the division. Coaching, Injuries, Or Talent Limit Their Ceiling Los Angeles Chargers- Coaching actually helps here but the injuries to their offensive line just lower substantially their ceiling and without Alt they are not the same offense regardless of Herbert. Probably a wild card team but hard to see a run outside of Herbert going off Pittsburgh Steelers- The offense is doing what it can and at times is pretty decent. The defense though is a shell of itself and even at its best it is a middling opportunistic unit. Tomlin has his good and bad weeks. I still think they take the division and have the ability to be a spunky out but the best teams should have their way. They Still Need To Go 7-2 To Make It In Baltimore Ravens- They certainly look better and the offense is going. They also basically cannot slip up much the remainder of the way as they sit at 2-3 in conference and the defense still is not what it has been. I see a stiffer road here then people want to believe. Maybe Frisky Enough For Playoffs Jacksonville Jaguars- Every time they make you want to believe they crap out against a lesser team. Regardless the defense isn't bad and the offense when it is humming can be good. Can they get to 10 wins? Houston Texans- Their defense might be the best in the NFL but the offensive line is the worst. Stroud has looked better, but between early losses that put them in a hole and an offense not scaring anyone it just feels like low chance they run the table especially with IND rolling and JAX looking solid to in division. Trash Cincinnati Bengals- They won't sell off their best pieces to retool like Hendrickson, their offense is great even without Burrow, and they are at this point directionless in terms of the teams identity. Maybe they fire Taylor? Maybe they trade like they should've in the offseason Higgins to remold the defense? Maybe they finally admit their entire team strategy is Trash? I doubt any of this happens and they do the same sh*t again next offseason. The Rebuild Is On Miami Dolphins- Welp that was that. They had a fun run for a few years where they showed signs of being a threat ... and then they couldn't get it going Tua was figured out etc.. Rebuild is on.. does McDaniel stay? Oakland sorry Vegas Raiders-I get it, they tried thinking with Geno & Pete the old magic would come back and they could be frisky. Geno is fired, the roster does not have the talent to really go, and its another rebuild for the Raiders. Watson Trade Worst In NFL History? Cleveland Browns- A truly elite defense is being wasted because the offense sucks, the QB sucks, and they can't score. By the time the offense gets going the defense will need revision. The domino impact of not keeping Baker AND then trading what they did for Watson AND Waston being hot garbage is going to make an incredible 30 for 30 by ESPN. On To The 2026 Draft Tennessee Titans- Having had to watch a few Titans games or moments I think Ward has some legit potential... but that roster is so bad and needs so much help its hard to diagnose one specific issue. On To The 2027 Draft New York Jets- Multi year rebuild which they have loaded up for. Even if they draft a new QB this is going to take years