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Hate to see injuries in preseason. This was @Alphadawg7's boy, IIRC. Achane is a perfect fit in that offense/scheme.

I'm not sure he's a 4-3 Mike LB. There's a reason his play boosted, when Roquan joined and he was used differently in their 3-4. I see him more as a Milano type in our defense. But I could be wrong. They just invested two consecutive 3rd rounders, in hopes of one of them panning out. I don't think they'll make a trade, unless it's a glaring need halfway thru the year and we get a better sense on various adjustments/progression of the young guys (and Coach's use of different subpackages). So I wouldn't give a late rounder for Queen.

Haha yes, put that on the list. Can't miss nowadays, they are all over the city/suburbs

All sorts of options from there. If you want higher end dinner option (maybe Friday night): 1. Fogo de Chao: Brazilian steakhouse is amazing 2. Alot of standard steakhouses: Mccormick and Schmicks, Capital Grille, Eddy Vs, Ruth's Chris (all have seafood and steak - great food) Mid class options: 1. Tako : great tacos/higher end options, different style 2. Market Square has alot of good options (Primantis included- if you're looking for the Pittsburgh equivalent of Buffalo wings - sandwiches with fries and coleslaw piled on- or good option too soak up the alcohol) On the North Shore (near acrisure stadium): 1. Tons of bar food options: Southern Tier Brewery, Voodoo Brewery, The Foundry, Burgatory 2. Fancy option is Hyde Park Steakhouse 3. Alot of bars - if just want drinks, can't go wrong with any of them If you want to drive outside downtown: 1. Lawrenceville/Bloomfield area has a TON of great restaurants 2. Strip District has unique shopping/walkable area for Saturday - if you're looking to kill time. Great food / restaurants all along the Strip

Lol, very true. Steeler fans are a different breed of bravado as well. The Steelers can be getting crushed (like LYs game), and the fans still talk trash..."6burgh, how many SBs did Buffalo lose?" list goes on. I find it comical. Have fun, go Bills! Crush those Steeler fans preseason dreams 😁

Thanks for posting those quotes/information. I think it's a simple reason(s) right now, as Dodson alluded to (brother/sister analogy). On top of that, he's likely feeling pressure ramp up, be it taking over more reps at practice (with Bernard out & Spector today). It's the time of year where tempers flare. I wouldn't read too much into the "attention" he got/needed. Plenty of situations guys get pulled off to the side for a chat. I see it as a good thing if anything, we have coaches/staff well engaged. I'll get concerned if/when Dodson starts to get personal fouls/this behavior bleeds into the regular season. Some of Dorseys comments likely just coach speak, and some truth in terms of certain throws Allen was asked to execute and defensive looks they had. I'm not interested in getting into a debate about Kyle vs Matt, I think we will see a better version of Kyle this week. Just in my eyes, Matt had alot of his 1st read receivers breaking open compared to Kyle. Matt clearly had the better game, but I can understand what Dorsey is trying to say. This week will be a good test for both of these guys again.

1. Sign in to your YouTube account (ie: Google account if you don't have YTV) 2. Look for "movies & tv" button, which should be under 'Explore' section (this might show up slightly different depending if you're logging in via TV, Computer or Phone) 3. "Purchased" section should have Sunday ticket then listed. OR under the 'Primetime channels' list, you should see Sunday ticket (or be able to navigate to it, by clicking on NFL first) That's what I've gathered thus far. I just upgraded thru Verizon, and should be getting it free BUT Verizon has messed up alot on their promo and its not working yet (not to derail the topic, I'm interested if others in same boat). Hopefully get it sorted out in the next week or so.

I think there was always a decent chance we were keeping: 1 Vet backup and 1 young/developing backup at our 2 tackle spots for depth. Based on camp reports and performance in game 1. So it was likely down to Quesenberry vs Shell & Doyle vs Gourirage vs VandeMark. Possible we roll with a combo of Doyle and a young guy, but I think the staff likes Quessenberry.

Hey! Sorry, I should have said its just my personal preference not to take the ferry/cruise options. Nothing changed that I'm aware of, and agree its a cool/unique way to see the city/etc. at night. I'd just rather tailgate/hit the local bars before the game. I've done the cruise a few times, the last time was about 7 years back and poor experience (LONG wait time after game/obnoxious fans), but that can happen anywhere/anytime, not an indictment on the cruise option. Go Bills!

I'm not saying it's "exactly" the same, but similar situation occurred last year in preseason game 1 (Keenum played poorly/Barkley looked good). Game 2, Keenum stepped it up. Not sure if this has been discussed. Again, not an excuse. Kyle looked jittery in the pocket/not comfortable, but I'm willing to give him 2 more preseason games before we get too concerned.

Pittsburgh resident here...don't do the ferry. You can definitely take the "t" (underground train) to the Heinz field stop though. If you catch it downtown (Grant, Wood, or Gateway), then it's free to Heinz. I'm not aware of a Bills backer bar near downtown, closest is probably in Shadyside (Marios). Plenty of bar options downtown though, or right beside the stadium. Go Bills, should be plenty of Mafia attending 😁

Agree on all but #4. I'd say seeing a CB2 "stand out" and Dodson, would be most critical to this defense. CB2 looks like a rotation still at this point. Dodson looked OK, not sure if Bernard's hamstring will be ready (any word?).

I'm really liking our run game options this year, for several reasons: 1. Primarily, Cook has continued to show alot of progress, even since late in year when he was already showcasing his talent. 2. Harris/Murray runstyles complement Cook very well 3. Improved IOL 4. Personnel groupings/better blockers at skill positions. Sherfield, Kincaid, Shakir...all offer better versatility than we rolled with LY Week 1 against the Jets, I think we should be ready for their wide 9 fronts on 2nd/3rd down, and ready to run alot of draws/traps. Saw it on 2nd and long, in our 2nd drive...dialing up a draw against Colts wide front. Teams like the Jets, who had a lot of success just rushing 4 against us LY, we need more balance in the run game/quick passes. Not expecting Dorsey to show too much next week or the following. Just line up and work fundamentals. Just like we rolled out with some wrinkles for the Rams LY, I expect to see the same (both sides of the ball).

Quite possible. Customer service, from NFL+, emailed me and said they had no information as of now regarding "free or promos" for NFL+ for STHs. And said to email club season ticket rep for latest updates. I still think they'll offer it free, just a delay tactic to get the die-hard/out of towners, to pay for preseason live stream. Frustrating, but I did the 7-day free trial period for now.

FanDuel has Buffalo +2.5 and moneyline (Bills) at +115. I like the Steelers QB, DL, and secondary depth. They've been a solid team in recent preseason games, expect their starters to play most of 1st quarter. If I were to wager, I'd still go Bills moneyline (I don't believe in preseason spreads). Not as confident as Colts game, but still like that action at +115. I'm not a fan of their OL, especially 2nd/3rd team compared to our DL depth. That would likely be the difference again this week

Betting most preseason underdogs is usually a good way to go. Spreads are a random number generator in the preseason. I typically look at OL, DL, and Qb depth. I think Bills will be a dog heading to Steelers, plan to go moneyline again.

Good observation, didn't catch that live. Have to admit, I was surprised with some of the young OL: both he and Brooker (forgot to mention above) looked solid. I wasn't counting Van Demark in the 53 discussion, but he is now. Young/versatile at both tackle spots...type of guy who is signed away if cut. Steelers have a deep DL, next week's game should tell us alot more about our depth guys.

Great write up, thanks @GunnerBill. Some thoughts: 1. Agree on RB. I was also very high on Mims coming into training camp and after watching him there. Think this is our most "well rounded group", in a while. I noticed how quick/confident Cook looked at camp, he just backed that up in P/S week 1. Mims and Evans would be nice practice squad stashes. 2. OL: other than the plan Van Demark got beat very badly, at RT, thought he looked much improved. I'm liking how Edwards and Bates looked with 2nd team, outstanding depth. Shell looked OK. Spencer looked great in run game, no surprises that's his strength. I see 9 OL making the team, Doyle/Quesenberry/Vandemark for that last spot. 3. Kyle Allen: he has more natural ability than Matt, but he needs to get thru progressions quicker and correct spot. IIRC, Keenum looked like a hot mess Week 1 LY too, then stepped it up week 2. I'm holding out hope we see that with Kyle too, bc Matt is severely limited due to arm strength. 4. CB competition: I liked how all 3 guys looked, even though Elam got the PI flag. I could see this being a rotation during the season. 5. Siran Neal: looked improved at slot CB, the aggressive looks of the defense plays to his strengths. 6. Defensive pressure: already can tell McD is going to move his secondary and LBs around the line alot more/bring pressure and simulated heat. 7. DL: Settle continues to look good, camp to now. His quickness was limited due to injury LY. I see us keeping all 5 DTs, and 5 DEs. If Von is ready week 1, I see us moving on from Shaq and trying to sneak him back to p/s. But, I think they play it slow with Von and keep him on PUP/protect against injury to start season. 8. Secondary: some really solid depth will be scooped up by some team. I'm hoping we can somehow hold onto Cam and Ingram, for p/s. Both these guys are likely looking at #s game, potentially last man making the team. Ingram looked more comfortable in slot, vs LY. But I'm thinking both get cut and signed elsewhere. 9. S/T: Martin looks in prime mode. I'm curious how they view Isabella, he didn't stand out to me on K/R, Evans looked more decisive. Harty will be our PR, so not sure if we see Shakir or someone else this upcoming week at KR....that will be telling if they plan on keeping Isabella or Evans. 10. WR 6-7 competition: I need to see Shorter with competent QB play, and think he makes the 53 with Shavers to P/S (which is another slight risk for signing elsewhere). Overall, great to have Bills football back and to see noticeable improvement with some young players.

In fairness, basically Kyle Allen ruined any chance of that. Shorter brings a completely different skillet than Isabella. And a better gunner. I was less impressed with Andy on kick returns, than Evans. Andy isn't going to get on the field at slot either....barring injury to Kincaid, Harty, Shakir, and Sherfield. I see a slim chance he makes the 53

I was wrong on Kyle, but hopefully some ppl took my advice above 😁. Good job by Barkley to save this

Where the Shakir haters at? 😏

Agree Kyle will hold his own, and scramble around a bit. Preseason games are a total toss up, I'd take Bills moneyline (+155). Admittedly, don't know alot about Indy, other than Richardson/Minshew competition. Bills OL, DL, and secondary is pretty deep. With 2 vets that will play QB all game. That's enough for me to feel confident.

Bet the underdogs (moneyline), for all preseason games. Preseason lines mean little to nothing. It's a toss up, and odds are you'll hit 50/50...and win on the juice

Thanks all for responses. My rep just told me the NFL informed them that "promo links" won't be sent until preseason is over. Bummer for out of towners, like myself, who can't watch on a local feed. Does look like a 7-day free trial option exists, to get thru Week 1 preseason. Week 2 against Steelers, my hometown, so just might be out of luck Week 3. Will see if NFL budges before season, but like someone else said, the link was sent August 3rd last year

For other STHs, has anyone received their 2023 "promo link" for free NFL+ Premium? Mine hasn't come in, just wondering if others had any luck. Thanks!