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I don’t know if I’d say that Schmidt was much worse. They were equally bad according to the stats. Schmidt had 16 punts for an average of 42.8, a net or 33.8, and 4 kicks inside the twenty. Darr punted 20 times for an average of 40.5, a net of 36.3, and 5 kicks inside the twenty. Darr left the worst impression on me because he was the only guy I saw in live action last season. In person his kicks looked like something you’d see at the high school level. Regardless, I’m sure we are definitely in agreement that the position needs to be upgraded.

You couldn’t be any worse than Darr. I’ve never seen less distance and hang time out of a pro punter in my life. Personally, I wouldn’t stress much about the age of a punter. Punters have had long careers long before the days of other positions playing well into their 30’s.

Yeah, punting is just too much of an adventure with Bojo. It always felt like something bad was about to happen when Bojo was on the field. His big leg is definitely all he has going for him. Unfortunately, last season he was like a home run hitter who wasn’t hitting home runs. More often than not he drops the snap, shanks the punt, but rarely did we see a long punt that showcased his big leg. If he can’t do that, he doesn’t have anything going for him.

Good point, the real question will be how much he wants. I’m thinking he might not have as much leverage as he’d prefer considering he was injured much of last season.

If you’re referring to the Oakland game last season, I agree. I think he could improve with more reps at New Era Field. It may have been a matter of not knowing how to properly deal with the wind patterns of that stadium. I still think he’s better than Darr and Bojangles.

He wasn’t as good as he was during his time in Oakland imo, but he also only played in four games before being placed on IR. He was eventually cut while on IR.

It’s only a matter of time before half the board has a meltdown over King being “too flamboyant” to sign. Admittedly, some of his antics are somewhat humorous to see from a punter, but he is the type of veteran we could use at that position. The stage seems a little too big for Boroquez. At least you know King is confident, and not as likely to fold under pressure. Also, Darr is the worst punter I’ve ever seen at the pro level. I didn’t realize how awful he truly was until I attended a late season game. It was truly shocking to see how terrible he was in person.

That’s very true, but even if we got Antonio Brown I doubt that Buffalo receives much love from ESPN. ESPN has always liked the Raiders brand, and even Cleveland has appealed to them more than Buffalo. Market size is pretty much all that is used to determine ESPN’s opinions on teams. Add some star power to the mix and they are all over it.

And this is why I should have known better than to ever pay any attention to a stupid Twitter poll.

Same here. Even when we’ve caught the Pats off guard early in the season, still have found a way to lose those games (ex.McKelvin game). It’s almost more demoralizing to lose to the Pats when they aren’t at full strength early in the year. I want a home game against a team like the Redskins or Bengals. Let’s start off on a good note.

Yep, this is the problem with AAF style football leagues. You are watching second tier talent. That’s a tough sell to all but the most hardcore football fans. The only way these leagues could generate interest among a larger fan base is by signing elite talent right out of college or high school. “Minor League” football doesn't have the same appeal as minor league baseball or hockey. In those sports you could be watching future all stars and hall of famers at any moment. It’s highly unlikely you are watching that caliber player in leagues like the AAF or XFL. Guys like Kurt Warner and even Tommy Maddox are exteme outliers. On the other hand, I’ve watched tons of big names play minor league baseball.

Thanks, great information. I felt similarly about Hockenson. Since a good TE would be a big help to Allen, I wouldn’t have frowned over the selection. Upon deeper scrutiny I noticed that game changing TE’s are rarely found in the first round. I agree that he’d need to be a generational talent to make that selection at 9th overall. He’s not, so I’d prefer to look elsewhere.

This is where I am. First round TE’s have a terrible track record of being good investments. We can talk about how Gronk, Ertz, and Kelce are difference makers all we want. The truth is those guys were second and third round picks. I’m not using my 9th pick on that position.

They do, but there is no reason to pay for something you can get for free (the development of pro prospects). That’s what the NCAA provides for them.

I think he’s on parole until 2022. He needs to be granted permission to leave the state of Nevada. He has children living in Florida, and has visited Florida since being out on parole.

As a guy who works in a field that consists mostly of women, I totally agree with this assessment. Women do this stuff all the time when they talk about men. Most guys just like to think they don’t because it’s comforting to feel like you aren’t being judged.

Not the same as game day at the stadium, but like I said to each their own. Football tailgating is part of a unique greatly all American experience and tradition. Instead we might get to flood the local bars before the games just like European soccer fans. I also understand the reality, money is more important than tradition. I understand that some people will welcome the idea of a new stadium in proximity to all the great local establishments that Buffalo has. I just know where I stand. First and foremost, I’m a football fan. I’ll be at the new stadium regardless, but I know part of the experience would be forever lacking without tailgating.

Same here. I’m not trying to be resistant to change, but change isn’t always for the better. I enjoy having options. I don’t want to be forced into no longer having the option to tailgate. It would be nothing more than a money grab to bring money into downtown on Sunday’s. From the perspective of the county and city, I can completely understand that. I just know that I can bring the same beer I’d buy at the bar to a tailgate for much cheaper. I can also enjoy my own grilled food just as well as any restaurant. I’m not claiming that others might not have a different perspective, this is just how I feel.

This^ The constant “yuppification” of everything has really taken the fun out of many things. When people think of tailgating, they tend to think of all the stupid antics. There is plenty of that, but I choose to think about the good parts. It’s so enjoyable to spend Sunday morning sitting around grilling and beer drinking. I have no desire to sit in a crowded restaurant drinking over priced beer while eating an overpriced cheeseburger. Nothing against restaurants, there are perfect moments to visit them, but I’d prefer to grill my food and drink my beer on game day. It’s a huge part of the experience that I’d miss. I can hang out in a bar or restaurant any day of the week if I choose to do so. Sadly, the game is becoming geared towards the wine and cheese crowd. The idea of grilling outside on a Sunday morning is likely beneath the image the league wants these days.

Brady is still very good, and he shows up when it matters most (ex. AFC playoffs). My issue is the fact that almost everyone in the sports world wants to give Brady 100 percent of the credit for the Pats recent success. There is so much more to that team than just Brady at this point. I also understand that it’s an unpopular opinion. Belichick is an all time great who coaches up that defense every season. He is also been able to exploit every weakness of his opponent each week. The offense also benefited from being a great running team this season. Right at a time when the running game seemed all but extinct in the NFL, the Pats came along and become a ball control offense. It was a brilliant coaching job of going against everything that the modern NFL is trending towards. NFL defenses in this era are built to stop spread offense. The Pats established the line of scrimmage and that opened up a lot for Brady. When you have the goat behind center, the last thing opponents want to see is a strong run game. Brady deserves a ton of credit, but I don’t see him as the sole reason for the Pats success. I think they’d drop off significantly without him, but I’m also willing to say that he has declined. The issue is that a declining Brady can still win games, especially with so much help from the run game.

Yeah, absolutely true. Buffalo has significant ethnic populations that wouldn’t exist without mass immigration taking place after the civil war. The city’s population was 81,129 in 1860 and plateaued at 580,132 in 1950. This area had immense growth following the Civil War.

Agree. I’ve seen enough prime time Bears/Packers games to last a lifetime. Both the Pats and Browns are far more interesting.

Yeah, Packers fans in Wisconsin are the real deal. The random Packers fans you meet elsewhere are the ones who give some the wrong impression. That bandwagon has had a nice run with Favre and Rodgers.

Yeah, I’d shocked if the Packers don’t take it easily. The Packers have a great fan base in Wisconsin, just as the Bills do among current/former WNY’ers. The big difference is the Packers have the nationwide bandwagon fans.

Brady certainly wasn’t good in that Super Bowl, but that’s what worries me when dreaming about the Pats dynasty coming to an end. They always find a way to win. As far as Jared Goff is concerned, I’m not his biggest fan, but the Pats make a lot of QB’s “puke on their shoes”. I’m going to give Belichick at least some credit for shutting down the Rams. Sure, the Bears and Eagles gave the blueprint of how to slow down Goff, but the Pats perfected it in the Super Bowl. The Pats have historically been all about Brady, but he did decline a bit last season imo. The issue is the fact that Belichick is also the goat, and Brady can still win while declining with such a great as his head coach. Every week Belichick makes his fellow NFL coaches look like clowns.