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For me it boils down to this. The Bills entered into a contract with Hines to perform a job. Hines can no longer fulfill his side of the contract due to something that happened away from the team and not involving football activities. The Bills now need to find a new player to fill that spot because Hines can't fulfill his obligation. If there is verbiage in the contract to recoup money, you do it. That's just the business side of life. That said, I like Hines. Seems like a solid dude. Hope he recovers and goes on to play well in the future. Hopefully he has insurance and is able to recover any financial losses he incurres due to breeching his contract.

No, and furthermore it's a strong indicator of where Breece Hall is physically despite what they have been saying publicly.

And this may be why:

I don't mind Eagle, but agree Harlan is better. I don't think Lofton is terrible. I have heard him do some games and he's ok. I do find that when he does Bills games he almost works too hard to show he's being impartial and almost comes across Anti-Bills at times. I suppose that's the main issue I have with him.

Dedes and Archuleta are awful. And loved Lofton as a player but his announcing leaves a lot to be desired.

This has always been my closest comparison for Allen. And just like Elway, if you take away the running game Allen can kill you from the pocket. Many of the guys on that list were more running QBs that were average throwers. And I believe just like Elway, the older Allen gets the more he learns and by the time he can't run for 700 yards a season he will be craftier and smarter in the pocket.

Watermelons were used as footballs back then*** ***Fun fact that I just made up.

After being a Cinderella team last year the Giants will start out 2-6 by the trade deadline. They will trade Saquon Barkley building for the future like they had planned on last year.

More money in incentives. Nothing long term. Not saying it was the wrong move, either.

Unless your name is Saquon.

Hopefully this is the case. Buffalo can't keep the game close though. The NFL NEEDS the Jets to win that one. Big game, nation TV and the team that just got Rodgers and plays in one of the largest markets...that's an early season gold mine for them.

I think the thing the media forgets is this. Yes, on paper the Jets and Dolphins got better. And both teams gave the Bills trouble last year. But they also play each other two times which should be dog fights. You don't hear about that at all. New England...while not on the same level now has a real offensive coordinator that will make a difference. BOB isn't a great GM, but he can call an offense and do it much more competently that Matt Patricia. They should be a tougher out as well. There is a good chance that these teams all split with each other as well. I could see each of them at 3-3 in the division. I think Buffalo splits with Miami and Jets, but sweeps NE.

That's a fair view in my opinion. However, just to point out when he transferred to Florida last year he was placed with the 3rd team offense and worked/earned his way to the starting spot. Now, granted Bates/Edwards are likely stiffer competition than he faced then, but I wouldn't say it's out of the question for sure that he leap frogs them. Will definitely be one of the best camp battles this year IMO. In any event I feel we are MUCH deeper at IOL this year then heading to camp last year and that's a huge positive.

Quote of the off-season so far:

I get that thought as well. I'm of the side of getting him out early to gel with the line. Would be more comfortable with the idea if we had an old vet RT or if Brown bounces back. But he brings something skillwise that none of the guys in contention to start do.

I could see a path to him starting week 1. I think he could flat out make it so the coaches can't take him off the field (much like Groot did his rookie year) or if any IOL guy is injured between now and then. I approve of this message.

Harty was first one back for PR duties

As many expected Harty first up to try PR duties in place of Hines.

And yet...players do make that happen. There are a ton of cases where a player could really cash in and takes a touch less to help field a team around him. Especially when their own success is tied into the skill of the players around them. Now, I'm not saying that Burrow is going to sign for $20M a year and only $50M guaranteed. He will get his. But I'm not going to be shocked if he takes less than he probably should to keep his WR core intact for as long as possible.

I promise... NOTHING he says will be over analyzed and overblown by the media and fans alike. This will put all fears to rest. Ahhhh...who am I kidding. Getcha 🍿 ready.

I agree the Burrow contract will be huge. However, I think you're going to see less in guaranteed money than most people want to think. Burrow isn't stupid. He knows that his best path to success is keeping his WR core intact. I'm willing to bet he will take less in guaranteed cash knowing that the Brown Family is cash strapped/frugal. This allows them to put some of that money in escrow for Higgins and soon Chase to stay. A top tier QB is going to see almost every dime of their contract because barring injury that alters their career or a shocking drop off of talent teams aren't moving on from them. He's got time to take a bit less in guaranteed money now and parlay that into more down the road.

Tua will be an interesting one to watch. On the one hand not sure if he's a guy id invest in. He's good despite what many want to claim here. He's in the perfect offense for him. But I'm not sure he's irreplaceable. Then again the Giants just backed up a Brinks truck for Danny Jones so...

Watched the whole thing and there were zero mentions of red helmets. Really cool show, though. Love these.