SoCal Deek

I was there. And, for those who don’t recall, the Bills were NOT terrible in 1973. There was incredible optimism and national focus with OJ going off for 250 yards in the season opener against the Patriots in Foxboro. A few weeks later, Monday Night Football came to Buffalo for the first time and it felt like we’d made the big time!

Anybody know whether taking him on a cart tells us anything? I’ve often heard that you can walk on an Achilles tear.

Does anyone know if Puna Ford is playing at all? I can’t say I’ve heard his name mentioned.

Agreed! And I’m told he’s just barely seventeen years old. 😉

Thank you! I was literally screaming at the television on the holding of #11! That was unbelievable. The drive would’ve ended there.

Still showing really nice weather next weekend. 😎 But it’s London, so ya never know.

Weather forecast shows 74 and bright sunshine tomorrow in WNY. Anybody know which team gets the sunny sideline? 😉

I was there. And….I still keep the ticket stub in my wallet to this very day. 👍

I’d simplify it. McD is known as a defensive coach. After his first few years learning the ropes as a head coach he now has his feet firmly underneath him and feels comfortable also taking over the responsibilities of the defense. (Somewhat the opposite of Andy Reid in KC) What McD needs now is an OFFENSIVE specialist that can match the skill set of his franchise quarterback. Is Dorsey the guy? I’m not sure whether anybody knows yet, but I’m leaning towards…not. We’re all going to see.

You’ll notice that I wasn’t talking about him specifically. I was/am referring to OTHER, younger players (like rookies) who suddenly come into a ton of money and are then dropped into the heart of Las Vegas where significant temptations are right up in their face and lurking around every corner. It’s a recipe for disaster.

It’s interesting that the OP mentions Las Vegas. I’ve often wondered about that with many of these young players. I don’t think Vegas is a very good place for ANY impressionable young man with a pocket full of cash to spend.

Huh? Okay…..so which of those two things has changed?

The maritime museum is pretty cool over there.

I like to have discussions too. But if you’re going to start one it’s WAY EASIER if we understand what discussion you’d like to have. So….now it appears you believe that the Bills should run the ball more earlier in the game? Last week they were up 37-0 late in the fourth quarter. Do you contend it would’ve been a wider spread if we had just run more? I’m not sure I’m following.

I have no idea what they can get for a First Round Draft Pick but I sure hope (and actually expect) they’re exploring it. This isn’t all that different from a highly recruited college player who, for whatever reason, isn’t getting playing time. It’s very common these days for those kids to change schools. Your football career is very short. Having him just sit here is a total waste of everyone’s time.

He’s not coming off an injury. I’m assuming he’s been participating in practice every day. No? I agree with Virgil here. If Elam goes the first four games without seeing the field then what are we doing here? Trade him for something of actual value to the roster.

I’m completely lost on your premise here. First, it’s not unusual for RBs to pick up yards near the end of games when the defense is tired. It’s actually expected. Second, and maybe more importantly, the RB can only gain rushing yards when the offense gives him the ball. The Bills are a pass-first team. I don’t expect them to suddenly become a ground and pound team and neither does anyone else.

Currently showing it to be in the low 70s all weekend. Crazy! I may have to rethink my wardrobe.

I find it hard to believe anybody is going to give us anything of value for Gabe. Other teams see the same thing we all do. It’s not like it’s a small sample size of film to watch.

Just watch the Red Zone channel. It's a bit hectic but they actually do a really great job of skipping around between all the games so you see more football and less of those terrible sideline shots trying to see players sitting on the bench while the cameraman looks through all the referees and coaches.

I always find these maps to be fascinating. And this week I find it really hard to believe how spotty and limited the Bills v Dolphins broadcast area looks. For example, you can’t tell me that outside of the immediate metro areas of Chicago and Denver, fans are dying to watch the Bears and Broncos stare at each other. 😂

This schedule is the exact reason why I chose not to get Sunday Ticket for the first time in 20 years.

Hey Virgil What soccer match are you going to? I haven’t decided yet.

If it sounds like a lot to see....it is. If you see everything on my list I highly doubt you'll return wishing you'd seen anything else. Just take your time and stop in a pub or two along the route. And remember to save some sites for next trip. We did really enjoy visiting Windsor Castle, which is a few Tube stops out be Heathrow. That you'll want to do on another day, if you're up for it. Likewise there are tons of museums, if that's your thing...but I'd definitely start with my list. You won't regret it.

Hey Augie…it all depends on your ability to walk around. ALL of the below listed major sites are along a three mile route right along the Thames. In order of west to east: Westminster 10 Downing Street Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus / Regent Street The National Gallery Nelson’s Column/Trafalgar Square Covent Garden West end theater district St Paul’s Cathedral Shakespeares Globe Theatre (cross the River and back) Tower of London And when you get to one end you just hop on the tube back to your hotel. It takes the majority of a day but you simply can’t beat walking the streets of London. By the way….weather is currently showing temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s for the course of Thursday through Monday.