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Probably not. When you have a great WR corp the way the Bills do it allows younger players to elevate. I can certainly see him moving to a WR2 spot, but Diggs allows that so he can get targets. Similar to when we had Moulds and Reed emerged because he demanded that type of attention.

Believe it not they mentioned Chris Hogan being an all star lacrosse player in college and recently in the professional league 😁

That is what I thought. Trevor I think long term is OK and the skill players are not bad, but man the offensive line is a mess and the scheme looked soooo vanilla. Did you know Marvin Jones had almost a 1000 yds and 9 TDs for the Lions last year? I was surprised to learn that doing the broadcast

todays league is passing league though so kinda unfair to say this considering the team is built for todays success which is why comparing eras is dumb. 90s players were not as fast or agile as todays athletes simply because the technology, health, and training just doesn't compare.

Hey I like Mahomes except when play them and same with Lamar and same now with Trevor. As long as they don't beat the Bills they are great players to watch who do really cool stuff as a fan. I hope Trevor does well minus any matchup with Buffalo lol

Carolina also hasn't tarped off their stadium. The Jags have consistently been a running joke in the NFL market wise and the teams performance only confirmed it more, plus the pool (which I think is cool) was not seen as very rabid football fan like. Pre Cam the Panthers great advantage was making a SB and playoffs more. This last decade absolutely made the Panthers way more legit as they had a lot of success despite no ring and Cam was a true star there for 10 years. The Jags on the other hand were a tirefire minus 2017.

I have no idea I think people call him that, I like it its fun. I am not a Jags fan and when they are good their kind of a fun low key rival as we have had some games. But I really like Lawrence and I am curious how he does there. Their O-line is awful, we will run 9 sacks on them if they do not improve protection

I tuned in last night to see how Lawrence and crew looked and I was dismayed. I like T-Law a lot and think he will join Allen and Mahomes as the kings in the AFC, but their gonna get this kid killed if they can show protection. He can move decently and there is no doubt the potential is there, but their offensive line is as bad as the Bills in 2018. I think their skill players are not bad though. Their offense was also really basic it reminded me of the Jauron days with a lot of 5 yard passes that can break. I am not super well versed in scheme and why teams run certain plays, but with Allen did we intentionally run easier short passes to help or in general is that something teams do or are the Jags the second coming of the 09 Bills dink and dunk nothing attack haha Anyway just wondering what others thought as the Jags quietly should be one of those teams that challenge and I was happy Lawrence wasn't in our division, but early on (and I know it is early) the Urban experiment doesn't look very good.

It sucks saying that too but the goal is a SB and I want the best lineup regardless of feelings or situation.

It is tough with Harry because he has one full healthy season (2018) we he showed a few flashes, a great start before injury (2019), and a bad season last year. Personally I think he is more of a depth player and fans like he because he's a fun good dude which causes a portion of the fanbase to inflate his true value. I would take a hard look at Jurrel Casey or Kwan Short if I were the Bills in place of Phillips. It is year four and besides injury issues he just hasn't shown enough to keep being worth the time.

Steelers are kinda the inverse of the Patriots in their last season with Brady. The roster is decently solid and last year propped up an aging QB whereas Brady propped up an aging lineup. Thing is you'll take the QB propping the roster as a bet of the aging guy. I really think they fall to 7-8-9 wins top between the division they have and schedule in general. I would honestly be stunned if they make the playoffs this year, it feels like the year things finally fall.

It's why I have their scoring down a bit also. The offensive line was very healthy and outside of John Browns injury they were really healthy up front.

Agreed and honestly the Browns in 19 was a 50/50 type loss I wouldn't say it was shocking. In general the 2019 season really didn't have a shocking loss and probably the only shocking win was Dallas. If anything 2020 had more unexpected wins as they just hadn't beat the likes of SEA/LA and the ARZ loss was just luck and one great play.

PIT: W. 27-21 tight win as Steelers play tighter but can only get so close @MIA: L. 24-21 Allen finally plays human and the Bills get caught against a Dolphins team that is looking to prove something WFT: W. 28-20 Washington hangs around the whole time but Bills are a step above and Fitz can't tie the game on final drive HOU: W. 35-10 Blowout as Texas play for top overall pick this year. Tyrod gets a standing O for killing the drought @KC: L. 28-24 Bills lose but mark my words it will be because of a highly controversial call one way or the other that decides the game. The Bills will have the lead also in the 4th quarter adding to Bills fans anguish on the loss. @TEN: W. 31-27 The game is a track meet but Buffalo wins on the final drive to right the ship at 4-2 MIA: W. 31-20 Dolphins hang in but Bills make no mistake this time around and Allen throws for 400 @JAC: W. 27-17 Jags make a game of it and Lawrence shows he will be entering the AFC top QB discussion soon @NYJ: W. 41-13 After a lot of closer games the Bills throttle the Jets as Wilson can't do much and a Jets defense can't do much as they are talent thin. IND: W. 24-14 I think the Colts are not a great team but they are well coached. This game mimics the Chargers last year as Buffalo is the better team but it is close @NO: W. 29-18 The Saints are a .500 team to me and it is mostly close but the better QB decides the game as Allen gets a late TD to seal the win NE: W. 27-20 Patriots are improved and it is a tight game like last year at home but the Bills improved defense allows Buffalo ahead throughout and the Pats QB are a bit confused @TB: L. 27-17 The last time the Bills won in Tampa Bay was 1991 and they have only won twice in TB while losing 7 times. They just seem to have bad games here. Close game until a late fumble by Singletary allows TB to kick a FG mid 4th quarter and ice the game. CAR: W 34-24. Spirited scoring affair but Buffalo keeps it a 10 pt game pretty much throughout as Allen has his second 400 yd day of the year @NE: L 21-17. The Patriots built their team to beat Buffalo and finally reign in the Bills. Doesn't matter division is already out of reach and Bills are still able to get AFC top seed as KC has more losses. ATL: W 28-14. Falcons game is a snoozer as Buffalo jumps out to an early 21-0 lead and just sits ahead the rest of the game. This game has a lot of snow also. NYJ: W 31-17. Late Jets TD makes the game look closer, it isn't. Another cold blistery day sees the Bills clinch the top AFC seed. Final record 13-4, 9-3 AFC conference record and 4-2 in division PPG scored: 27.76 (472 pts) PPG allowed:18.88 (321 pts) Overall it will be another great year with the team in general a little more balanced as the offense is slightly less pass happy because the run game is more effective and the defense reverts back to being top 10. Teams that have scored 500 pts or more have regressed the year after by at least 5 TDs and I think a few of last years wins got inflated late. Additionally having fans back will bring points down a little across the board in the league. Flip side is even though PPG falls by 3.54, PPG allowed also falls by almost 5. The Bills under McD had never had a defense with a DVOA ranked above 10 and last year they were 12th. Trust me the defense is coming back hard this year. Division wise NE (10-7) comes in 2nd and Miami 3rd (10-7) as both make the playoffs and sweeping division is incredibly tough. NE only did it a handful of times with Brady which is why I have them at 4-2. I could see them at 12-5 but honestly looking at the schedule I had a hard time even getting to 13-4. Bills host the Chargers in Division and win, host KC and finally slay the dragon, and then beat LA in the SB. lol whoops reading is hard someimtes

Ah the Bills did sweep their division last year

Not the same level but the loss to Houston my parents had a party for with our family and friends. The mood swung from we are going to the airport! , "first playoff win in 23 years" , etc.. to the FG went in for HOU and no one said anything. At some point the Patriots Titans game came on and I am pretty sure I didn't leave the spot on the couch for 30 mins.

I wouldn't say I hate them and def didn't mind most while here minus Poz and Hogan. Marrone I think wanted more control and if I remember one of Polians to come in and replace Whaley.

Makes sense 1 SB loss is a FG miss but it happens, 2 were blowouts, the other slowly faded. You can prepare for that and the FG loss at the time wasn't a gimmee the way kicks inside 50 generally are considered now. By comparison the Titans game was a brutal slugfest and getting a FG at that point felt like we iced it. I was speechless watching because it was just so stunning. The Cardinals game felt similar but not being a playoff game helped a little. By comparison Music City never stopped being shown and the implications were so large it was a knife to the heart and it being the last bills playoff game in 17 years was just great long term also lol

Virigl love what you wrote and I want to play along too as you formatted this really well 1 – First Bills Memory – My dad took me to a game when Kelly Thomas and Reed were still playing so I was able to be there. I do not remember much other then we were 300s and it was loud. My first Bills game I remember was the famous 2000 Bills Bears game when Johnson got put in during the 3rd quarter, got hurt, and the fans cheered him going off (not Bills fans finest hour). My other big Bills memory was actually at my grandparents because they had the 1990 Bills VHS season recap. I watched that incessantly and actually have it now and watch it once before every season as a way to remember them/bring a little luck. The 98 Dolphins playoff loss I remember watching with my dad and after we lost I went to go rip up my Dolphins trading cards I was so mad we lost. Dad didn't let me but I could see the smile on his face. That is probably all my early memories. 2 Dedication – My wife and I will drop pretty much anything to go to a game if we can. Even with kids we will do what we can and they are being indoctrinated into fandom. I have a signed framed poster for the 2014 team because they actually went 9-7, EJ Manuel uni, swore we were upsetting the Pats in 07 SNF, wear specific unis depending on the game, and can name where I was for way to many games that have zero importance and the big moments of the game. I need help haha 3 – I’m Wrong….A Lot – 1000% agree with you on this. I also was team Rosen to the point the moment they drafted Allen we left the draft party we were at because I was pissed. 4 – Bill from NYC – "Everything dies, baby, that's a fact, but maybe everything that dies someday comes back" 5 – The Grind – My thing has always been doing the schedule and historical recaps. I have zero clue how people like you can analyze the game to depths you do. I also was the person responsible for the cut Micah Hyde thread last year ...whoops! (in fairness the defense was sucking and he was not playing well for 3 games haha) 6 – Rules – I have a rule after bad losses that I will not post for 24 hrs the same way players are only allowed to typically be mad for 24 hrs. Usually by the next day I am composed more to be more thoughtful. I will say as I have gotten older my takes have matured and I do not necessarily live and die on each game or play. That said that Cardinals game unhinged me for a while haha. 7 – Favorite Players – As a kid I liked Kelly I thought he modeled the type of player you wanted to lead the team. The 2000s guys like Lee Evans, George Wilson and Terrence McGee (dang injuries' robbed him of a better career) were some of my favorites. I was a huge Stevie Johnson fan and think he was criminally underrated. Eric Wood was a real favorite of mine for his play and honesty, I hate that his career ended as I felt he was the perfect center for this team but oh well. I loved Aaron Williams and hated that his career got taken out the way it did just as he emerged into a true leader and pro bowl caliber player. Ironically Micah Hyde literally slipped in as the exact player I think Williams would've been. Matt Milano is probably my favorite dude now and the results show how much they need him as when he's out the defense is remotely the same. Kyle Williams is a HOF outside of Buffalo, loved him and we completely let his career down until the very end. 8 – Most Disliked Players – Donte Whitner dude was a jerk, Paul Poz he made a ton of tackles.... 7 yards downfield was always behind the play, Watkins for carrying about being a Diva then being a team player, Chris Hogan for his drops in 2015, McKelvin for just not catching punts/kick offs and going down, Willis McGhee self explained, Dareus not in play way more because he wasted potential to be so much better which was sad to see, and Charles Clay for the amount of drops and bad plays he made including his flub against Miami in 18 when Allen played lights out. Coach wise Marrone and Jauron were soul killing for punting on the 40 of the opponent on 4th and 2. 9 – Favorite Memories – 2011 Raiders Bills win (huge comeback was insane to be at) Slaying the Pats in 2011 EJ comeback vs Panthers in 2013 was 100 level for that Packers win in 2014 (loudest I've ever heard the stadium) Colts opener in 2015 was really cool 2017 Snowbowl was front row that was downright surreal Drought ending and finally watching a playoff game with my wife for the 1st time and father as an adult 2018 tailgate before the Bears game. Lets be honest we knew it was a loss and Peterman would implode so honestly it was just a fun time partying 2019 Jets opener felt like a new dawn when they came back 2019 Cowboys was soooo cathartic 2019 Steelers to clinch for real was awesome. Stayed up to 2 am listening to radio of bills fans Entire 2020 season was a dream after living my teenage years into adult years in drought Bills. Was rewarding after sooo many down years to get that 10 – Thank you - Thank you Virgil!

Gotta love how Madden has Dallas at 86 meanwhile across the league they aren't even considered the division favorite. It's one of the 1000 problems with the game where it overrates skill players over team. I will say this both Star Wars battlefront games they made were good and Jedi Fallen order was really good. Battlefront 1's online multiplayer was the best most real to movie gameplay I've ever experienced both in look and feel. But in general I do agree with you.

2017 is under construction and it will be my magnum opus

Considering they literally have 4 active receivers at this point and they are dropping like flies if this happen I may buy you a pizza for calling it.

Few ideas for what you can use: -Quotes from Bills drought coaches after random nothing losses for us to decode which it was -Hurricane names from the past, again we decode the year you just need to describe it -There are 17 games so each week pick a player in correspondence to the # with the fun fact. Doesn't need to be limited to this year -Use a dog breed week to week to describe good or bad. -Drinks! You could say this game was like an IPA, trash at the start followed by horrendous puking later on (that describes the drought in a nutshell) I will see my way out now haha

If I was a Pats fan I wouldn't want Jones playing for a while. Cam looks decent and Jones did some nice things last night which with some time could really develop. Cam needed more help and NE certainly added some pieces to make his life better. I can easily see NE winning 8-10 games with Cam and the offense just improving a bit which allows Jones time to find his way. If Cam stinks it up it will make it an easier choice to go to Jones, but the current structure of the offense should do well for Cam. Jones sitting will benefit him to not be rushed. The preseason experience will help, but when the live bullets' fly very few rookies have ever came out without some tough lessons. It shall be interesting how it works out

It wasn't until his injuries in Carolina. The All or Nothing series highlighted how bad his arm got messed up. I think Cam could do pretty decent in the offense and while his arm may not be 100% what it was, if it has healed properly and has no lingering issues he should be fine. Last night I thought he looked pretty solid.