jkeerie

Beane said in an interview that they needed to do more than just write a check. They wanted to be present to the community. I was a puddle watching it on One Bills Live today!

And many politicians don't want to do even the bare minimum. It's not about getting elected to do the right thing. It's about getting elected. Governor Hochul in the presser today said action needs to be taken nationally. However, she is working with 9 other states to trace the pipeline of weapons and high round magazines to try and stem the tide.

You have hit the nail on the head. We all thought after the massive slaughter of little children in Sandy Hook, some action would be taken. That withered into the usual "thoughts and prayers" and nothing was done. I have little hope for this country, and it breaks my heart.

They're not really quoting from it, but just citing how he researched the shooting venue and planned everything. Also they cited his influences. This was in an article in the NY Times.

I hadn't realized the media is now citing elements of his manifesto. At the initial press conference the media was very closed mouthed about all this as the investigation was ongoing. I don't think I have the stomach to search out and read the document, but from what I gather from the press, he certainly was influenced by other mass shooters and was radicalized especially over the past few years via social media forums. This is just plain scary.

I'm merely expressing an opinion. Mass murder doesn't need to be copied although I'm not denying that copycat murders don't occur. I also acknowledge that those who perpetrate such crimes are making very public statements. Someone as young as 18 could well be looking for notoriety. We'll learn more about his particular motivation in the days ahead as facts are confirmed. Now...if you have a particular expertise please offer it. Perhaps. We'll learn more as more facts are revealed.

Not necessarily. Outside of NYC when you think of NY Buffalo figures quite prominently.

In the initial press conference they gave no details as law enforcement was investigating at his home and they did not want to forwarn any possible accomplices. More details will follow after his arraignment this evening.

Social media is less informative than it is a forum. These incidents aren't really copied. People who hate enough will find an avenue to act on that hatred whether or not it's been done before.

It doesn't matter what the news media covers. Hate is shared rampantly through social media.

According to Beane they had 5 guys they liked on the board at 57 so when they got the offer to trade down to 60 they took it. At 60, all 5 guys were still there, so they took the offer to trade down to 63. At 63, 4 guys remained, so they stood pat and took Cook. So at the very least Cook was number 2 on their list and very likely could have been at the top of the list.

https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/dolphins-mocked-for-video-of-tua-badly-underthrowing-tyreek Some of the tweets cited in this article are priceless!

He's like Rasputen or gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe. He's never going away.

You know, as much as Belichick stinks at drafting WRs, he's been pretty good at drafting O linemen.

Have the Bills signed or invited any QBs for rookie minicamp as yet?

That Bills healthcare team probably looked at him as not a good risk.

Beane can't figure out where anyone got that idea. Nothing ever came from the Bills intimating that. He believed everyone knew that they were taking CB. That's why he traded up to insure he got Elam.

That's what Chris Brown was calling him today on One Bills Live. I like it!

Yes. They'll treat him like they treated Gabe Davis initially. Should be good for his development.

Beane says that Ford has been working hard in the off season and knows this is his final contract year. So, we'll see.

You misread it. The Broncos were willing to give up more than the Browns. Beane thought he'd curry good favor with Dorsey by letting them have Tyrod for less. Dorsey turned out to be a fink on draft day. I'm sure that's a lesson learned by Beane. Take the bird in the hand.

Very good read. I'm hoping Moss rebounds and we keep him. Taiwan Jones has been good on special teams, but I'd like one of these young guys we picked up replace him.

I'd like one of these later picks to unseat Taiwan Jones as the gunner. Jones has been good, but he offers no value other than special teams.

That makes perfect sense and I agree. They weren't worried about Dallas but some other CB needy team.

Beane was on One Bills Live today. He said had the Bills kept pick 130, Shakir would have been their choice in that slot. He also said the run on WR's had no bearing on them trading back in the 2nd. At 57, they had 5 guys they liked and would have picked. They got the offer to trade back to 60, knowing they could get one of the 5. At 60, those 5 guys were still available, so they traded back to 63. At 63, one of those 5 guys was taken. They liked Cook and decided to select him at 63 and not press their luck.