Sandhill Mike

What is best in life? Go Bills!

Most analysts could double as weather vanes... they just point whichever way the wind is blowing. I skip all of the pregame shows anymore and never waste time on ESPN.

I read an article earlier today (ESPN) that stated: "But the Dolphins say Tagovailoa passed multiple concussion evaluations -- including one at halftime of the Bills game and each day leading up to Thursday's game, according to NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills." If he was cleared of a concussion on Sunday and it was the back injury they say, why would they give him a test every day after? Is that protocol? How can one be under concussion protocol if one was deemed not to have a concussion?

Tua admitting that he wants to be like #17 when he grows up.

They're saying he had a back injury... that's why he wobbled and fell down. Kid you not, linked on the NFL's homepage.

I just read a writeup that called it a back injury. After the Milano "hit", his back "locked up".

I believe the Chefs have room on their bandwagon. I wouldn't trade Allen for anybody in the league. We played with half a team today, in tough conditions, on the road, with less than stellar officiating. We'll be okay. Anyone ready to throw in the towel over one close loss in September must be new to the NFL... but those are probably the same folks that were making Super Bowl plans after a couple of blowout wins. Long season ahead... I love our chances!

Just saw the safety... Josh will get it done this time. All we need is some Bass redemption.

I'm still more than thrilled Josh Allen is our QB. This game (which isn't over yet) is coming right down to the wire. QB had to throw the ball 50+ times, missing our entire secondary and two starters on defense, playing third string Center, gave up a cheap seven, dropped two scoring opps, missed a FG, didn't try another... tough game but the Buffalo-Miami rivalry means something again. I'm ready for a rematch, with the other half of our team on the field.

He's probably a Chefs homer. He's a bad announcer but then again, he sucked as a player too.

Assuming the Fins take the lead... I just see Josh Allen set up for another comeback win.

He's going to have a great year... off to a rocking good start. Von Miller will be a great influence on him. Speaking of which, can't see the game... has #40 played much today? Haven't heard his name...

sweat-soaked hands? I'll bet all of them are drenched. Humidity is rough.

Open tryouts this week?

Josh already has 41 attempts... with 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter!

While I'm drinking and drunking!

You guys that are wishing the Chiefs well are better humans than I am. I get the whole losing to the eventual champs argument, but I'm way too petty for that. I want to see them crushed, driven before their enemies, and hear the lamentations of the women.

Maybe we defend Tampa better in that first half, don't get spanked by the Colts, lose to the Jags, or let the Pats control game 1 by running at will. I'm not just thinking about Kansas City. I've seen opposing coaches (New England, San Diego) game plan to take advantage of Edmunds and do it well. I'm all for more help in the secondary, but I think we need an impact linebacker... not just a guy with great wingspan. Picking late in round 1, value at CB is usually there. McBeane has impressed me with their eye for talent at corner and I do feel that they will once again make the team better. I also firmly understand that Josh Allen is our MVP... we have to keep him protected and healthy, more offensive linemen are also welcome by this fan. We can't always get what we want... but hopefully we get what we need. Whatever that turns out to be, I know we're going to be knocking on the door again with #17. Nice!

"The Buffalo Bills never win a Super Bowl as long as I'm alive."

I always appreciated that it was after the Super Bowl and we got another chance to see our Bills' all stars one more time. And you're right... I believe both conferences played for pride... nothing like the jersey swapping, flag football competition they serve up today.

I'm with you... either of those teams has a front four that can get pressure from anywhere. Reminds me of the high-scoring, undefeated Pats* going up against the Giants defense. I hope Stafford gets the ring that Barry Sanders never had a shot at. Spending most of your career in Detroit has to be soul-crushing.

I griped when they changed the rules because Favre didn't get a possession in OT... but changing the rules isn't even on my mind after that game. I don't think that was a problem. I think the reality is that the rest of the World wishes that game had gone on forever... like Ragnarok. As a Bills fan, I have zero interest in rewatching it. Like a turnover, gotta put it behind us. We got the short end of the stick this time but I'm chomping at the bit for next year. I used to dread the Chefs as I once did the Pats... I knew they were the better team... but those days are gone. Josh Allen is a trooper, a leader, and doesn't have any quit in him. We've got to get keep getting better in the trenches, at linebacker, and tight end... then the sky's the limit. Some of our guys are going to develop and I trust Beane to get good value with what he's got to work with. As for McDermott, he just finished his fifth season as a head coach... we've enjoyed more success in those five years than the twenty years that came before. How was Belichick doing his fifth year as head coach? ...finishing up a 5-11 season and getting fired from Cleveland/Baltimore. McDermott's record as compared to Andy Reid's is quite similar... and Reid was in the Super Bowl in year 6.

I know what you're saying... but our guys are going to get so used to playing there that the Chefs will lose some of that homefield advantage. I wish we had to play them again this week. Those bastards will dread seeing Buffalo on the schedule moving forward. I know there are no guarantees, but when our defense gets some teeth (we all know it's not where it needs to be, success notwithstanding) and we add or develop an impact TE... this is going to be the best team we've ever had. And that's saying something.

YES! The lame azz "pro bowl" doesn't deserve him. I hope they have to ask Carson Wentz to play, serves them right. I've long since tuned out to the joke that it has become. It's a glorified practice and player beach party.