RangerDave

If I was Jordan, I would make a secret deal with Tua. I'd give him $50,000 (out of his $250K bonus) to throw it to him, with the promise that Jordan would "fumble" it back to him! I'm sure Tua wouldn't mind increasing his pick number go from 2 to 3, would he?? 😈 Any attorneys on here who could expound on the legality of such a deal? LOL...just kidding of course...

Maybe all games should be decided by playing Madden, so no one gets hurt during practice or a game?

One thing that struck me toward the end of the game was how the Bills showed class by not running up the score. But more so than class, it seemed to me like they were saying, "Yeah, I could continue to beat you into submission, but you're just not worth my time. But if just try and get up, you will regret it!"

Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But, by that definition (at least one SB ring), the only difference between Jim Kelly being elite or being not elite is one missed 43-yard field goal? That seems a tough stance, in my opinion. Especially for a team game. For my money, I'd take Kelly on those '90s teams over any of the quarterbacks you named as "elite". Not that Kelly was better than any of them, but he was the perfect QB for the Buffalo Bills at that time. Smart, talented, tough as nails, and competitive. I also believe that if Kelly had been the QB on any of those SB winning teams led by those QBs you mentioned, he would have won just as they did. JUst my humble opinion.

Jim Kelly says hi...

Of all the Charley Browns in the NFL, the Jets are the Charley Browniest....

The thought of sweeping the Cheatriots** (and even sweeping the AFC East the following week again the Fins) makes me gloriously happy!

I lean more toward getting a team win, rather than a good stat sheet for the QB. I believe the Bills have a better chance of winning at home versus on the road. To me, that's the only thing that matters.

I think a part of it is calculating how good your offense is versus the defense you are playing, how much confidence you have in your offense, how much you think not making the first down will affect your offense's confidence, how good your defense is playing, and how far the opposing team would have to drive to get points if you don't get the first down. In other words, I think you should treat every situation differently, depending on circumstances. But, who knows, maybe coaches are just going for it more in any situation because it seems to be working!

I'd also like to add props to the defense. They took "bend, but don't break" to record limits! You will never see another 97 yard drive that ends in zero points again! It HAS to be a record, as it is only one yard from being the longest drive possible without points. Go Bills D!

For me, it was when there was about 3 minutes left in the game. Seattle was driving, but not getting out of bounds, not taking timeouts, not hustling to get the next play off. It seemed like they were resigned to lose. That's when I was resigned the Bills would win. It was odd how Seattle had a complete lack of urgency.

Is it possible, just possible, that this is not a "political agenda" that the NFL is promoting, but a "social agenda" which affects many of their players and many of their fans and which is long overdue?

Since Seymour failed his physical for the Steelers and was returned to the Bills, we got Frank Lewis for nothing. And then Lewis went to the Pro Bowl a couple of years later. How can anything top that?

I've often wondered why a team attempting an onside kick does not kick it hard directly at one of the opposing players who is only 30 feet away. If you have your team ready for all bounces, or ready in case it misses and goes downfield, I would think you would have the advantage. It might force teams to move further away from the kicker, increasing the chances of a successful recovery. Alternatively, if the kicker pooch kicked the ball to a specific spot over the head of the first line of opposing players, say the number 50 on the left side of the field, the kicking team would know where to send all of their players and would surprise the receiving team. Again, a small advantage.

Of course, you are right. I spent 10 days in Samoa in March, so I guess I thought I knew more than I did! ?

My bad. I thought he grew up in American Samoa. I do remember his saying something about not really following the NFL growing up.

Epenesa is from American Samoa. Not exactly a hotbed for NFL trivia. He admitted when drafted that he doesn't really know much about any of the NFL teams. He could probably name the top 5 rugby players in the world...

It could also be that there are a lot less "juicy" things to leak to the media when the organization is well run and not dysfunctional.

I'm a big fan of Biscuit, too, but I can't but wonder how the person that he sexually assaulted would feel about seeing his name honored on a Wall of Fame.

I've always said, "We only catch the stupid ones." (Fortunately, there were enough of them around for me to have a 30 year career...)

If that is truly the requirement to get into the HOF, we should kick out any offensive lineman. Tasker has made more of a difference in games than any of them.