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Understood - thanks for the feedback! I can definitely create some that go more in that direction. Will shoot to post another icon set tonight.

Agreed, but I'll go even further. What QB out there has been hurdling LBs, going Superman at the goal line, trucking 3 LBers on a scramble, and muscling thru a whole defensive line for a first down? Honestly, I don't remember any QB doing stuff like that year in and year out. He is all of what you said, but he's also more. And that definitely endears himself to fans - maybe even more so that Brett. Time will tell of course....

Works for me!!! 👍

I'm going for the upset special tonight. Mostly because I hate Brady just that much!

Did this ever go anywhere - or just another slow hijacked thread death? Getting a little sick of the rocket, so this is my last time posting my take for new icons.

Fair enough. But when they do beat KC (not if, but when 😉) then get ready for Josh to get the "face of the NFL" treatment. It'll be awesome! I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. 🤮

Honestly, and yes, there clearly is some homerism here, but I think Josh is the more likeable guy. That doesn't mean squat on the field, but at a purely perception level, especially with folks that may be more casual fans, I think that means something.

I really don't want to believe that the Bills are setting themselves up for a letdown this year with all the national hype they are getting - but MAN, seeing and feeling the buzz is just AWESOME this year!!! It's just been so long since they were truly respected - and dare I even say now... Feared? GO BILLS!!!!!

Stay loose guys - that's how you're gonna make this run. Stay loose!!

My man crush continues to blossom for BOTH these guys!!! 🤪

Probably. It was a VERY impressive drive, especially considering it was his first "live" action and he looked like he was in mid-season form. Obviously it was against backups, so the "experts" probably should take what they saw with a little more salt than many of them did, but hey - he did look good!

Not sure a notice to get in early really rises to the level of "alarms" (sounds kind of alarmist to me 😉) but certainly a good note for folks attending.

The offense is so good they only need TWO Captains!! 🤪 Jerry's been a Capt before - he'll get over it. His wife... ? .... maybe not.

No worries, we still have Gilliam!

Fox Sports is on crack!

In theory, your theme of using relevant Bills people thru history is definitely an interesting idea, but in practical application the problem is the size available for those photos. The icon when used the way it is now is only 37 x 37 pixels. That's really too small for photos to be easily recognized. The imagery kinda blobs together because there are so few pixels available. At a larger size it might work, but at the current size, photos just don't hold up well. Going to bump the image I posted last night with my take on how to handle the icons. It's not as emotionally compelling as Big Buff's idea or some other earlier ideas, but it is practical for the size. Maybe it's too simple and boring, but it's just an idea.

Here's my take on a system of icons. Tried to take a somewhat progressive approach, starting with historical and practice greys, up to getting your logo as a Rookie, then getting different color adornments as you move up. Veteran just seemed like an obvious place for the standing buffalo - then finishing with All Pro stars and of course a golden HOF. All are clearly Bills specific, with maybe the exception of Probation, but hey, how long should you really be stuck at less than 50 posts. 😉 Tried to ultimately keep it pretty simple - they are pretty dang small after all, but hopefully easily recognizable and distinctive enough. And maybe a little less boring than the rocket. Curious what folks think... (Click on the image below to enlarge)

Properly sized icons / imagery is the key. Like I said, I'll try to set up some draft thoughts tonight and see what folks think... The rockets are a bit monotonous for sure. lol

My GUESS is that the space where the rockets are now can probably be filled with whatever the Admins choose to fill them with. JPG, PNG, etc. Probably handled just like our profile pics.

Assuming custom icons are a possibility, I may take a stab at designing a round of them later tonight... They're small so they'll need to be pretty simple. (I've been a graphic designer for over 30 years)

The real question from a design perspective is what kind of options are available? - Just color changes to the background behind the rocket? - Individual icons for each? If so, is there a set the Admins have to choose from - or can they be custom designed?

Ahhhhh - back when tv show themes were actually memorable!

Says a lot about that dark era. 😉

High motors and lunch pails for everyone!!!!!

Maybe they will. We'll just have to see what they come out with this year. If alternate helmets sell - they'll do more. If they don't, well...