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CoachWiley

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  1. This isn’t happening IMO. The guy has made $82 million dollars in his playing career (amazing!) I doubt he’d want to come back as a QB coach (or lesser) when he could be retired and spending time on the golf course and with his dozen kids. I could be ok with a one year, safety net backup QB contract assuming Mitch isn’t back (which is highly unlikely), but it would have to be on the cheap.
  2. Let make it 2 years so they and we can all enjoy it! My best to them and you.
  3. Sorry, I meant at home…thanks for the copy edit though. 😉
  4. @mjfbillsfan I feel you. I’m 46. After watching the game with my dad last night (he’s 70), what really broke me down was him saying with tears in his eyes, “I don’t have many more chances to see them win it.” Ugh. This may well have been their best chance for awhile. Just hoping they learn the value of home field advantage for next year and beyond. Here’s to a Super Bowl win for you, me, my dad and all BillsMafia before too long!
  5. Sending you love and respect, man. I’ve lived in 4 cities since leaving Buffalo and carry the flag wherever I’ve been. Thanks for doing the same in your corner of the world.
  6. Disclaimer: I don’t post here often, but truly appreciate those of you who do. It has sustained me this season. That said, I know some of you feel the way I do. Why We Care (A Love Letter to BillsMafia) Gutted. It's the only word I've been able to think of that accurately describes how I feel after the Bills loss to KC last night. 13 seconds away from advancing to their first home AFC Championship game in over 25 years. To put that into perspective, I was 18 years old and sat at (then) Rich Stadium to see the Bills beat, ironically, the Chiefs to advance to their 4th consecutive Super Bowl. I had my tickets purchased to return home to the stadium next weekend to see their next brush with destiny. Instead, I cancelled my flight, and found myself listless in bed last night, up every hour or two, checking Twitter to see if a different result would pop up, and swearing under my breath when no different outcome appeared. I find myself going through the cycle of emotion from sadness, to frustration, to anger and back to sadness. I can't quite seem to decide which emotion I want to give my attention to longer than 5 minutes. Why do we even care? It's just a game, right? If the last two years has taught us anything, it's that life is precious and there's so much we don't have control over. At times, it feels like we're living in a dystopian world, where our leaders are clueless, if not corrupt, our health has been reduced to a nasal swab, and it's hard to find compromise on just about anything. This doesn't even include the many social inequalities and significant social issues that plague us as a society. So, I ask again, why do we even care? The simple answer can only be found in the common bond that this team....this city...this fan base shares. As hard as the last two years have been, this team and fan base has given us something to celebrate to get excited about again, and to draw our attention away from the hard stuff. In fact, I'm not sure how I would have gotten through the last two years without this team and our fans. Over the last 30 years, much of what I've learned about perseverance, hope and determination has come from being a fan of the Buffalo Bills. The common belief that better days lie ahead and that together nothing is insurmountable, is just what happens when you're from Buffalo. It's in our DNA. We take care of business and of our own. We’re loyal (sometimes to a fault) and relish playing the role of underdog. Yes, the players have come and gone, but the one constant has been the fans, young and old. I'm old enough to remember the heartache of the four consecutive Super Bowls, and yes, that was both an exhilarating and crushing time. My dad brought me to the games as a kid until I was old enough to buy the season tickets and bring him to the games. It's our special thing. I've had the opportunity to watch most of the games with him the last two years and last night, with tears in our eyes, was perhaps the hardest one to digest since those Super Bowl years. And as much as it sucks, I still believe. I believe in this team, and this city, even though I've now lived elsewhere for over a decade. I believe in Brandon Beane. I believe in Sean McDermott. And I SURE AS HELL believe in Josh Allen. But most importantly, I believe in this fan base coming together to lift each other up. I will fondly remember my trips this season to home and away games in Nashville and New Orleans. BillsMafia not only showed up in those cities....WE TOOK OVER. My heart breaks for Bills fans everywhere, but the truth is, we've been here before and we've got each others' back. No fair weather fans here. We love unconditionally and that's what makes us the best fan base in any sport in the country. Period. So, whichever emotion you're feeling this morning, BillsMafia, it's ok. Whether you're sad, frustrated or angry...it's ok. If you need to pick apart every decision, missed tackle and lament what could have been, then go for it. The team will must address these shortcomings and move on. And so will we. Just know you're not alone and that when they strap in on again in August, this team...our team...will need us again. But more importantly, we'll continue to need each other. I'm so appreciative of the relationships and moments in my life (highs and lows) created by this team and with you all. This Forum, in particular, brings me joy…ok, and sometimes frustration, but we’ve got each other. And that's why we care. Go Bills!
  7. As Marv Levy said to Thurman Thomas early in his career after he spiked the ball following a TD, “Act like you’ve been there before!” Save the Gatorade for LA when we win win the whole damn thing!
  8. If the Bills were serious about making this worth watching, they would have put in the clip with him chatting with Spencer Brown after his 5th penalty when they pulled him for a play. The clapping is annoying, but I want to see what coaching (1:1 or otherwise) he does between series (if at all). When the Patriots were getting run over by the Colts last week, Belichick pulled the whole defense over to coach them up. Would be interested to see/hear how much input McD has on his coordinators play calling.
  9. I guess this was my original thinking when I posed the question. In a sense, Beane is getting a head start on the free agency period by bringing in better known PS players who could fit our plans for next year. If they can assess them enough during this period of time, it heightens the likelihood that they bring them back next year under a FA contract perhaps. It’s been really hard to disagree with many of the decisions this front office makes. I feel like they aren’t making knee-jerk reactions or decisions, as I felt Whaley did. They have a longer term strategy and that includes using the revised PS rules to the max. I have a lot of confidence and trust the process!
  10. Are the players Beane is adding to the PS only under contract for this season or do they maintain the rights beyond this season? I ask this because it seems like some of his additions certainly add depth for the playoff run, but could also be auditioning for roles on the squad next year. I’m thinking Stills, Freeman, Worthy, etc all could minimally be camp fodder for next year or could be contenders to win spots and will influence their approach to the official free agency season, the draft, etc. If their contracts void at the end of the season, at least the team has had them in the facility and have a grasp of whether or not to extend a new offer. There have been several benefits to the extended PS rosters and I hope the league considers continuing that practice beyond a pandemic season.
  11. I don't think they take reservations...first come, first served. They will have chairs set-up around the different TVs, with each TV showing a different game. The Bills-Jets game had 12 seats set-uo, but people moved them around to face the game they wanted. The Jags were on the main screen, so the most seats were there. You might want to go a few hours early just to scope it out (that's what I did) and then get there about 45 min - hour before kickoff to get your seat. It's a fun atmosphere and the food/drinks are reasonable.
  12. I was just there last weekend and watched the Bills game at the Hippodrome Casino near Leicester Square. They have converted the "Lulu Bar" downstairs into a huge room to watch all the games at once. They had about 10 screens showing all the 1 pm games. There were a handful of Bills fans there, which made it fun (lots more Jets fans who were obnoxious and got shut up by the end of the game...it was awesome). They have food and drink specials (wings weren't bad, but lots of good options) with waitresses coming around taking your order, or you can go to the bar to order. It was loud, but lots of fun, especially hearing all the different fans cheering (or moaning) as their team made plays. I'd get there at least an hour or 45 minutes before the game to get a seat. Another option that is right next door is the Empire Casino about a block away. Or, if you're not near central London, might want to check out or call some of these places - https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/articles/london-bars-to-watch-nfl-games-in/?fbclid=IwAR04fnB5lu4ljIqzd9lYVPg3L93JeGeR8IfM5AEELi04R8iWHFTxWdu3iqk. Best part was watching the games with Bills fans from the UK...regardless of where we live, we all feel the same anxiety-tempered optimism and live/die by the team...very cool. I sat with Paul, Jen and Brigid when I went...look for them...and enjoy! Go Bills!
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