NoHuddleKelly12

It's the off-season, and relatively dead off-season right now at that, with the draft still a couple weeks away and FA basically done as far as the "splashes" go. So to help pass the time in a more productive manner than dropping a useless mock draft your way, I wanted to see what specific plays in our franchise history have resonated/stuck with you--either that you watched happen, or discovered in the archives...and can be either good or bad (hopefully everyone has at least one good one to offer up though?) Here's a few for the "good" column, in no particular order of importance: (1) Jim Kelly's QB sneak & end zone dive for the win, 1989 at the Fish with time expiring (2) Jim Kelly's TD to Lofton after recovering a fumbled shotgun snap, capping a perfect 6/6 opening drive against the Raiders, 1990 AFC Championship (3) Christie boots it through in OT to complete the greatest comeback of all time, 1993 (4) Don Beebe reversing almost the entire field to chase down & strip Leon Lett of the ball and save a TD in SB XXVII (5) "The Leap" heard 'round the world, Josh Allen 2018

Depth, depth, depth. Can’t be mad at that!

I’ve noticed he likes to usually point at whoever is in the photo op with him, which I interpret as his way of drawing attention away from himself and towards the other person; maybe that’s his way of not overshadowing the non-HOFers he’s usually in pics with? Just my idealized take on my childhood hero of course. As to the Buffalo head, it might be a perspective issue, like if the person taking the pic was standing a little more to the left of center, this might create an optical depth illusion? Not a photog expert by any means, but I doubt this beast wasn’t hung semi-professionally at least?

Is he still the Rocket in the 40? Or was that his brother? Either way getter done!! FYI, the comments in TG’s twitter feed are pretty funny on this hard hitting piece—personal fav is the guy who said he’s holding out for He Hate Me instead.

So what you’re saying is that Ralphie’s little brother in A Christmas Story getting suited up against the elements to where he couldn’t move any extremities independently was based on your experiences?

He still managed to bust up a few NFL kneecaps (or ankles) along the way...he always played with the mentality of a LB, that's for sure. Love this kind of stuff, thanks for posting OP. Bridge between the old and new, where all are One Buffalo!

Ice, sorry to hear you might get a bit more snow this week. Love what our GM has been up to this offseason so far. Did you catch the Bleacher Report article by Tyler Dunne? Wonder how the new arranged marriage between Rodgers and LaFleur will go this year. Any thoughts on that?

Because da Raidahs’ opponents also showed up with a hangover so it was still a level playing field?

We need at least as many as Gronkowski boasts in his cyborg elbow club...I have a feeling that would help provide us with an unfair advantage

The Bills manage the feat of being good basically once per generation, to suck enough people in who then perpetuate their fandom despite the years of famine in the in between times...brilliant!!

Of course!!! Breaking a table = know how to pick a biometric lock, Vulcan neck pinch the bored security guards on duty and get away with those wonderful polymers, ala Mission: Impossible music plays in the background...you’re very welcome McBeane, now go make it happen and protect our franchise’s right shoulder!!

Post of the day. Perhaps we could plant a TBD mole inside NASA, and 5-finger discount us some of those new Martian settlement space suits they’re working on? Surely those have a lot of cutting edge polymers we’ve never heard of, whatever they are.

You lost me at Jerry. Old, zero accountability within the organization of yes men, and not innovative in his football thinking whatsoever. Sure he’s brought in some pieces and sort of hit on Dak, but hardly the stuff of legend, and he’s had many many years to get Dallas over the hump since taking the GM mantle for himself. More misses than hits at any rate. I’ll take Beane’s upside here any day, sorry. Also believe Loomis is GM in New Orleans, not Payton. Brees has covered up many warts in that organization, including cap purgatory for a number of years and terrible D’s (Rob Ryan anyone?) but let’s see what they do once Drew retires, just sayin’. Belichick is a no brainer. Browns is a wait and see grand experiment this year, who knows. Rams I could live with, definitely a good job there. So if pressed I’d say 2 off your list have proven they are not flukes. Veach is the GM in KC, a lot of the current roster there still predates him too.

In a situation like this, it's all hands on deck. Kind of along the lines of the hardest place to find an atheist is in a foxhole? Let's be all-inclusive when it comes to our support for anyone in a similar situation--all help, no matter the source is welcome here!

Op be like... well played good sir!

As to Bills franchise history, I would say definitely maybe...it's still very early for him, but I do feel like the trajectory is all looking up and he's made some killer FA moves this year, particularly with how he's structuring the deals to remain cap friendly for years to come. That's protecting your future leverage, and shows he's a good chess player. Obviously he won't hit Polian/Butler level until we are rewarded with consistent divisional crowns/deep playoff runs, but I have little doubt he's hit on Allen (obviously this is the single largest factor TBD), and has set things up quite nicely for McD to run with it on the field. With success will come top 5 billing as to comparing with the rest of the NFL as well. Cheers!!

Donuts, what a difference one offseason makes. It could be argued, with an entirely straight face, that at least on paper, OL has gone from a glaring team weakness, to one of solid strength good enough to boost a playoff push. Man, what I'd give to be right on that once the games start!

Fixed it for ya

Um...we are Marshall? (minus the helmet )

My fear as well. Nonetheless, I am gunning for 10-6, and a wild card berth (with win) at worst. I don't know why, but the Pats just don't automatically straight up scare me anymore like they did even up to last year.

Donuts, I believe this is the dictionary definition for a “pastime.” Truly an enjoyable experience regardless of final outcome on a warm summer’s day. Cheers!

Move down here to the A...there's one on every street corner and my goodness but they make the best chicken sammie in the world, jmho!! Plus their service (doors open to all customers, isn't that inclusive enough?) is top notch for a fast food joint. I mean, when was the last time your local burger king put out fresh cut flowers on your table? In the meantime, the Buffalo citizens will be made to care by know it all politicians, and better never frequent one, right? https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/1/chick-fil-banned-another-airport-over-anti-lgbt-cl/

Whoo--hoo!! I always enjoy the first week, when the Pirates are at least within striking distance of the division lead, and I can realistically daydream about postseason glory. Then the dog days of Summer come, and with them the inevitable push by the Cards or the Brewers, or recently, the Cubs, and all hope is lost. Talk about a drought, I had to endure not only the Bills for 17 years, but the Pirates for 20. Such is my sports life. Early taste of success to suck me in (early 90's for both), and then...nothing else until deep into my 30's.

All day Homey!!

More of this please.