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Seems like fans were trying to talk that into existence which does happen at times, but usually is just fluff.

Agreed. This is turning into the Sun Game last year where the excuses are rolling to a stupid level except the game hasn't even been played. The NFL has done London for so long teams have perfected it and it really is no different then going West Coast these days. Saying the Jags have "two home games" is dumb too. It's in London not Jacksonville, its basically just two neutral site games at this point.

Yep. Last time Bills played late in Miami was 2018 the famous Charles Clay Drop game.

So typically the NFL tries to rotate around when a team plays in a visiting city in terms of months. The last two times Buffalo hosted the Giants were 07 which was a DEC game and 2015 which was a very early October game week 4. My guess is this time it is more mid season early NOV especially if it is a night game like some have said. Your going to be wrong. Mike North in his interview literally said Buffalo is in the trinity of KC-BUF-CIN in terms of top NFL matchups and to expect the max in games.

THE CARDS DON'T LIE!

Yesterday I did the AFC with post draft rankings so today brings the NFC which honestly is way harder. The NFC lacks the premier passers as they all seem to exist in the AFC as the NFC is in a point of transition. So this has created a vastly more open conference with more questions then answers across the board: Title Contenders... With A Small But Philadelphia Eagles- Without a doubt the class of the NFC with the most complete lineup and offense that is so fun to watch. They are the easiest team to bet on at this point in the NFC. BUT they were incredibly healthy last year, the defense brought in some good young talent but jettisoned a lot of impact vets, both coordinators left, and they have went from the easiest schedule in the NFL to middle of the road. Attrition will come because it is natural; the Eagles are by far the odds on favorite for the division, but it is certainly plausible they lose a few tight games to KC/BUF/Top NFC foes and all the sudden DAL/NYG ties or squeaks past for the division. San Francisco 49ers- Someday... well maybe Kyle Shanahan will get a competent starter healthy for a full season. Until then the QB position is again a ? as Purdy is recovering and may not play at all, Trey Lance is coming back from injury and who knows what he is, and Sam Darnold is in the hopper for a career revival until he gets the plague. They seemingly have the most complete lineup year in year out, but the consistent question mark there/injuries always seems to move their expectations around. Pretty Sure Their Good But... Dallas Cowboys- I get it is in vogue to bash and make fun of Dallas because... well it is. Realistically they had a very good team last year that ran into the 49ers buzz saw of a defense. I have felt Dallas is due to finally break through forever and the talent is certainly there. BUT this team employs Mike McCarthy who just fired Kellen Moore whose offense had been top 5 for years now so they can run the ball more and to limit turnovers. He actually said that. Also at some point Dak has to show he is not a sieve in the playoffs when it matters and he is not Tony Romo 2.0. Great regular season with Meh playoff years. Seattle Seahawks- They had a superb rookie class last year, got Geno back for a decent contract, added some great rookies, and the division has fallen off as ARZ and LA look to be down. They could easily be a sleeper 1 seed pick without too much thought as their schedule has some real chances to stack wins. BUT can Geno prove last year wasn't a one year wonder, he doesn't need to be perfect but his play just needs to remain steady. Also can the defense continue improving as their is some talent, but they were exposed on the ground last year. Detroit Lions- Everyone's favorite new kid to the block nearly pulled off a playoff appearance last year. This year the division is more open then its been in three decades and the Lions return a top flight offense with additions to their defense that hopefully help. The draft was a bit lackluster as they used capital at non premium places, but overall they have a very sound competitive roster. Now can they finally prove it? On paper they should win the division pretty handily, but Detroit has not won a division crown since the first Bush presidency and they have a single playoff win in the SB era. Like the Bills drought slaying that type of history is a real thing if your going to ascend time to put the pedal to the metal. Due For Regression, But It Is The NFL & The NFC Is A Mess So Maybe Their OK New York Giants- The Giants got some major luck in wins in terms of turnovers and missed field goals that allowed a fun season to happen. As a Bills fan I loved seeing Daboll/Schoen have success and long term I absolutely think they are building a good team. They made some solid moves in the offseason to certainly add more talent to the roster. BUT every year a team comes out of a playoff year where you look and say "yea they got a lot of breaks last year" and then things swing back. At the same point Daboll unlocked Jones to be a competent QB and maybe he gets more passing out of him this year. The division being what it is with PHI/DAL they still feel 3rd by a decent margin also. Minnesota Vikings- They were historically the luckiest 13-3 team ever as virtually every break in existence happened for them, the reality came harsh and swiftly in the playoffs. Still the offense has pieces that create a formidable attack and Cousins is at least solid at QB which means something. But like the Giants what happens when the breaks go the opposite way and a defense last year which already was porous has to pick up the slack even more. This is the last year of Cousins in Minnesota so he has something to play for as it has been pretty evident they are looking to move on from him. One Of These Teams Will Make The Playoffs Because Sports Are Weird Washington Commanders- Somehow they beat the Eagles last year in Philly none the less and just missed the playoffs at 8-8-1. The offense has more talent then people realize and coach Ron Rivera is not bad either, but their QB options are just putrid. I mean maybe Sam Howell actually shows some real potential, but they look like a 6-11 Bills drought team that hangs "in the hunt" for a bit before reality hits and they proceed to finish drafting top 10. The major win for Commander fans is Dan Snyder exiting the picture finally. Perhaps though they catch the Giants to leap frog and as the NFC destroy itself for a Wild Card spot. Chicago Bears- They have added a lot of talent across the board so this should be a much improved squad just because of that alone. Division wise it is open, but the Bears need to prove they are not to be taken lightly and win some games before we talk about that. A 7-10 year is still tremendous progress given where they have been especially if the offense comes along, but a few bounces push teams in the playoffs every year. Green Bay Packers- Sometimes to move forward you have to take a step back. Rodgers is finally gone and Jordan Love has the opportunity to make his mark. The Packers roster has talent, Love has a full offseason to be the guy, and LaFleur has been a capable head coach. Still first year growing pains are real for QBs and even with Love being around for a bit it is unlikely he hits the ground running. BUT given the division if Love plays more then capable perhaps this is not a transition year. The NFC South Before I say a word about about any of these teams this is my annual announcement that the division structure is beyond stupid and we should be back to two eight team divisions which would forever eliminate bad division winners as well as reward wild card teams that actually had a strong season but finished behind a great PHI or SF team (for example). This is without a doubt the greatest flaw to me of the NFL and until it is addressed it will forever allow undeserving teams a playoff spot and home game. New Orleans Saints- Their OK and just brought in Derek Carr who at times is a top 10 passer and at other times very very average. BUT he is the best QB now in the NFC South and the offense has plenty of pieces to put together a pretty good attack. The defense is OK and Dennis Allen as a coach exists so there is that. They feel like the default pick for the division but that is like getting excited about a grilled cheese. Atlanta Falcons- Their offense actually is pretty cool as their is some real talent there... and then Desmond Ridder is their QB and they showed zero desire to improve the position. The best 3rd round picks at QB the last two decades have been Russell Wilson, Matt Schuab, & Nick Foles. Maybe Ridder is decent enough to make the offense formidable to win the division but history says no. The defense is meh and they have went 7-10 the last two years so they probably will again. Tampa Bay Bucs- They are right back to where they were pre Brady which was a roster with some good talent on it and no good option at QB. I could perhaps buy Baker Mayfield having a little revival if Bruce Arians was the head coach but Todd Bowles is the guy so that is that. Honestly they were benefit from a 3-14 year and getting one of the top 2 picks then trying to win, but the rosters talent will probably push them out of that spot. Carolina Panthers- Honestly this is the one fun and intriguing team in this division. Frank Reich has had great success with multiple QBs and is well respected league wide so he is a perfect coach for Bryce Young. Their talent is OK in some areas while needing help in others, but the roster is not barren. They probably are more likely a year away from any meaningful gains, but rookie QBs have come into weak divisions like this and pulled worst to first in the past. Maybeeeee the Panthers get lucky? Caleb Williams & The 2024 Draft Arizona Cardinals- They have probably the worst roster talent wise in the NFL and to their new coach/GMs credit they loadedddd up on picks for the future to reset the base. Kyler Murray is in a critical prove it year as when healthy he is a decent starter, but the money invested does not match the play. He also is returning from a devastating knee injury and very few players who use mobility the way he does hit full form again. Honestly the worst case scenario for Arizona might be winning 5-6 games where Murray is still up and down taking them out of the running for the top 2 picks. LA Rams- Unlike the Cardinals I don't see the Rams bordering on trying to tank their team and McVay as an offensive mind raises any offense. After being one of the better squads in the NFL since 2017 they now are paying the price for constantly moving draft picks as the roster is going to need a new base of talent to build from. Sure if Stafford is healthy and Kupp maybe the offense flows enough to make a light run towards a wild card spot as Aaron Donald is enough of an issue on defense to make things happen and keep them ok. But it feels more likely Stafford only plays a few games as his injuries' stay, the Rams take their lumps for a year, and end up top 5 in the draft with a chance to truly bring in a new gunslinger at QB.

Thanks man. I think Payton is the offensive version of BB who can elevate a QB even if they are limited which is more why I have them there. Also Hackett game mgmt wise was just so over his head that in itself might keep them closer or win a few games they shouldn't. Titans I could be wrong with as their they play an incredibly weak division and if Henry is going that will keep them alive if they don't turn the ball over. I just wonder though if they are 2-5 or 3-6 mid season if the wheels really come off at that point.

Can't wait for next weeks episode

They do but truthfully they sell more when it is different from something they have worn a lot. If you think about it minor changes don't force change, but get brand new unis and you may get more fans to buy them. If you win in said unis even if they suck in appearance it definitely becomes a bigger sell.

I would've liked him.

Appreciated the kind remarks. I try to limit my posts to things of substance that are not repeated although I did once post we need to get rid of Micah Hyde which MAYYY have been the season he also had the incredible INT vs NE... WHOOPS

I’m not disagreeing but the gap is small and neither is on KCs level

My bad its been so long it felt like three seasons lol. I honestly wonder between his injuries and more importantly that much time off plus the chaos that surrounded him if he ever can reach the heights he had. Last year was not good but 6 games is not much to judge a player and he will have a full season from camp on to get himself going. The bigger question is are the Browns better then CIN or BAL? If they are 1-3 vs those two alone they already fall back in division AND that leaves not a ton of room for error in the remaining 14 games. Again I am skeptical for this year, although long term I think CLE and Watson get it together enough to be at least a playoff team. They were far more boom or bust in 2022 then the two years prior. 21' they had a blimp but by the end of the season from Bucs game on they were rolling. Last year once they got to the Browns game it felt like Josh was basically elevating the offense single handily but it was never crisp. Teams doubled Diggs and his target options were not there. It is why I like Kincaid and Sheffield as two guys who can eat yardage how Beasley did and give a security blanket Josh needed as last year went on.

I AM THE SENATE...no

I think the Browns have far far more to prove before they are there.

Lol yall weve come full circle from we get no respect to this

Legit I had no idea where to put them lol SB Contender? Sure! Playoff team with a question? Sure! Need everything to go right for the playoff chance? Sure! Miami has the widest range of outcomes to me because I can see them at 13-3 and I can see them at 6-11 just simply because of the division and some roster questions. The Chargers on the other hand probably have a higher floor, but dear god their questions are so unique and off the wall by comparison. I mean this team punctured their starting QBs lung and people wonder why their roster regularly has injury issues. WHAT IS GOING ON THERE! haha

It is why I have them in their own category. On paper this team SHOULD be anywhere from 11-13 wins even with KC. But they have a single playoff appearance which the coach made some just atrocious calls a week after getting two guys hurt who didn't need to play. There is 100% a higher ceiling for this group and I won't be surprised if someday it appears for a season, but there is too much variance to buy them full board either.

Aight here is where I got the AFC at this point in terms of Tiers heading into 2023. If I am feeling lucky I will post the NFC tomorrow. Comment, disagree, hate on it, lets get wild! Immovable Object: Kansas City Chiefs- Lets be honest until otherwise the AFC goes through KC and they are in every other teams way. SB Contenders: Buffalo Bills- A quiet reload this offseason compared to last year. They seem to have beefed up both lines after getting kicked in the teeth vs CIN and focused on giving Josh the receiving option he missed big time last year for short-medium options. The question now is whether Dorsey can maximize these new additions and bring back some of the simple staples on offense that made the unit so dynamic in 20 & 21. Cincinnati Bengals- Lou is back as the DC which is probably the most important thing for CIN. Otherwise minor tweaks and Higgins isn't leaving. Burrow's contract needs to be completed and is a major thing as CIN is notoriously poor and doesn't do things like this. How that is handled will probably impact the team more then people say. Solid Teams But With A Question Mark or Two: New York Jets- Aaron Rodgers had a down year or maybe started regressing last season. Regardless if he was the Jets QB they would've been a playoff team with that stat line, that is how bad the QB play has been for NY. I am not as high as some that this is a SB contender as the defense will regress a bit which is natural after a good year and the offense needs to prove it can be middle of the road. Biggest question is if the coaching staff can do its part to not screw it up. Miami Dolphins- When healthy Tua is a superb QB and that offense moves like a Ferrari, even as an opposing fan it was fun to watch. He has missed 4 games each of the past two seasons and last years concussions were borderline terrifying. Can Tua stay healthy a full season? Can the defense with Fangio improve to the top half after being 24th last year? I am not sure any team in the AFC has a wider range of outcomes then Miami honestly. Baltimore Ravens- Speaking of hurt QBs Lamar is back for 5 years and a ton of money. They finally have given him some true pass catchers albeit lets see what ODB actually has left as reports vary on how healthy the knee is. The defense is always pretty good, but the major question is whether Harbaugh can see his offense evolve into a true passing attack in a league that favors passing and if Lamar can himself stay healthy. When healthy BAL's offense has been a high performing unit, but the last two years worth of injuries force uncomfortable questions on Lamar. Jacksonville Jaguars- I do not think they are actually as good as the three above them, but the division is so bad I can see them going 12-5 just simply because their schedule is so light even while playing a first place schedule they still face the NFC South. Trevor took a solid step last year, lets see if the evolution continues now that he has competent coaching. The Chargers Los Angeles Chargers- No team in the NFL is more confusing. They have a franchise QB, talent in many of the right places that you would want, and a coach who at times has shown some smart decisions bucking conservative trends that have troubled coaches forever. They also have somehow made one playoff game in 3 years which they blew a 27-0 lead, the same said coach played his starters in a game that meant nothing getting two of them hurt, they have no homefield advantage, they historically are cheap as a franchise, and have had the worst injury luck that exists (although I blame some of that on medical malpractice ie: Tyrod Taylor). Every year a bunch analysts say this team could be 12-5/13-4 and the best in the AFC, maybe it will happen or maybe they will keep doing what they have been doing and border on the playoffs leaving everyone asking WTF is happening over there. If Everything Falls Right Playoffs Are Possible, But Realistically They Are Closer To The Draft Cleveland Browns- Talent exists here but they tied their horse to a QB who played a total of six games in three years and in those six games played like crap. Legit he was 40th last year in terms of passers in the NFL, that is not good when he has that much guaranteed money. Realistically though the Browns are a paper tiger who have pieces and an argument can be made they have a high ceiling. But Watson needs to show he has can play QB at a higher level again before any discussion begins about CLE running for a playoff spot let alone a division with Burrow and Lamar. Pittsburgh Steelers- After a decade plus of being the kings of the AFC North they are dealing with life at the bottom. Pickett showed some nice flashes, but they are still a work in progress. Watt returning on defense will certainly help that side of the ball, but their schedule and being at least 3rd in the division (if not last) right now makes this feel like another rebuilding season then a playoff year. Denver Broncos- Sean Payton is a good coach who at minimum should help to get more out of the offense which was offensive to watch last year. Returning Wilson to some of his staple good plays will help too. But last year also exposed Denver for not having the talent across the board to keep up with the AFC regardless of Wilsons play at QB. Also the draft capital given up and cap constraints because of Wilsons contract limit their ability to add. If you told me in the next three years Denver once made the playoffs I could see that happening. But as it says up top everything is going to need to fall right otherwise they are a draft team. Las Vegas Raiders- Their offense last year was actually 12th in the NFL and Jimmy G is a good distributor of the ball to an nice group of weapons there. The problem is their defense has holes all over minus the front four and even if you think their better then Denver they are still behind KC and LAC which is never a good starting point. Also Jimmy has never had the best injury luck which has to be factored into the equation also. In an AFC that seemingly is an arms race to the moon, the Raiders feel like a team that is "in the hunt" come December and fades. New England Patriots- I truly believe if the head coach was not Bill Belichek this team would be discussed as a potential top 5 draft team this year. Their offense did add Juju Smith Schuster but lost Myers and Jonnu Smith while adding nothing else of substance. Team leader Devin McCourty is gone on the back end and their only true blue chip talent is Matthew Judon. Their decidedly the fourth best team at talent and QB in the division at this point. Maybe Mac Jones becomes serviceable enough to move the offense where they score enough points to hang in games while their defense does it best to limit the opposition. Maybe that is enough to get them to 9-10 wins and a possible playoff spot. But the Patriots it feels like you have to talk yourself into everything when reality shows this is just not a good roster. On To The 2024 Draft Indianapolis Colts- The Colts to me are last years Chicago Bears with a little more upside on offense and they probably win a few more games given the division. They are 100% transitioning their roster and Anthony Richardson will have some real highs and real lows at QB which can be entertaining. Jonathan Taylor is still here at RB so at least they should be potent on the ground Realistically though this is 4-5 win unit that is building for the future with their young QB that will take their lumps. Tennessee Titans- Quick name a Titans WR beside Treylon Burks... yep not good Vern. The Titans act like they are competing in 2023, yet they have dumped a lot of veterans and making moves like a rebuilding team. The major question is how long Tannehill gets to start before the calls for Levis get loud enough for him to get a look. Houston Texans- They got CJ Stroud and Will Anderson, but they may have some serious buyers remorse in a year for what they gave to get both of them. The defense has the look of a potential special unit in the future if Anderson develops with the core they are building, but the offense despite veteran addition is still long in the tooth for talent.

Why are people upset? This is pretty accurate. Heading into last year the unit had more unknown but positive feelings on the WR corp as Gabe looked unreal in the post season ready to take the next step and McKenzie had some big games that also feel that way plus Crowder/Shakir were thought to be ready for the slot. Now we unfortunately know Gabe isn't a true WR2 and more a WR3 type guy, they realllyyy need a slot guy with Beasley gone but they are expecting that from Kincaid, and Shakir while showing promise needs to do more and the only other additions are lower intrigue FA guys. Their certainly not bad, but after Diggs they currently have a lot of WR3/4/5 esq guys and they need to hope someone elevates to a WR2 spot or the group itself elevates.

That would be 100% because of viewers and not game quality. The Patriots are now in that category like Dallas where the name drives their schedule not the quality of roster or record in prior years.

I think the NFL will keep rotating that game between night and 4pm. My guess is MNF gets it as they have yet to have Bills Chiefs and either CBS/Fox gets Bills Bengals at 4:35 or it goes SNF.

Minor note it is actual the dark blue from the 2000s not black. When they did the release in 2011 they had that as a detail. Still it looks black and really doesn’t fit

God no not the bumblebees! lol They have one that is all black bottom and all black top with just yellow stripes and numbers no white. It looks pretty decent, kind of like a batman football team

The problem a lot of teams make is instead of going in moderation like you suggested and just adding a 3rd they rebrand too far and then something creative becomes a long term disaster. I have always liked what the Steelers do with their all black look with just a bit of yellow that is not nearly as traditional but still looks good while unique. I think if the Bills could ever figure out a way to subtly add zubaz to a 3rd uni it would be a homerun that sells to the max