Sierra Foothills

Waddle has played 71 of 76 games in his career. The problem with replacing Hoecht is not necessarily his talent level... it's that he's been with the team since March and clearly understands the system well. It's gonna be challenging finding a player who can come close to his understanding of this defense. Good name and one not going around the rumor carousel. And Parsons is a better pass rusher.

Okay then...

Also, considering he's missed 6 of the last 26 games to injury, it's maybe a good idea to load manage him. Considering Ingram's only played 28 games in his career, I'd say he's a "kid" too. I'm glad the team showed confidence in him in a big game... you could see from Hard Knocks that he has a confidence problem. But the kid has some excellent tools too.

So we're all in agreement then?

Rapp has been making the entire back end look bad... as some people have been saying all season long. My theory is that Bishop was embarrassed by his lame-oid tackle attempt on Bijan Robinson and did a lot of soul searching after that public failure. For some reason, many people on this forum want to forget that Prater missed a field goal. I'm surprised I haven't seen it mentioned yet but when was the last time anyone remembers a Bills player with 4 passes defensed in a single game? I would not call a 2024 2nd round draft pick, "found money." Not everyone here gave up on him. Awesome stuff. Thanks for adding to the topic.

So not only is Hairston undersized and injury-prone, he's also stupid?

... for 200 Alex... I'm not feeling the Harrison Phillips vibe. I don't think the Bills list of needs include a run-stuffing DT... especially because they can elevate Phidarian Mathis (dude is HUGE) two more times or sign Zion Logue if necessary. They're not gonna trade a pick on a position that can be filled sufficiently on the very cheap, IMO. With the recent flashes by Bishop, Hairston, and Hancock I also don't think they view secondary as a need. I would guess wide receiver and pass rusher... either interior or edge. Some guys laugh when they tell a joke... I really appreciate your dry delivery. And yet the Bills have never had a player named William Williams. I'd mock your spelling except I'm afraid you'd ask me questions about theoretical physics.

T minus 15 hours and 35 minutes...

Return on investment is not only about what you get back in return. It's also about not trading a player to a team that you play against twice a year. And because Za'Darius Smith retired. I'm not a big Rousseau fan but yesterday's game was one of the best I remember him as a Bill. Yeah that was a weird play. I didn't quite get Bosa's reaction... him retreating and circling back. I admire that you've drawn a line in the sand and simply aren't gonna put up with Beane's crap anymore. Your determination is formidable and I can definitely see him buckling under the weight of your pressure. I'm assuming an all night vigil until the deadline? I was watching the game yesterday and admiring Dorian Williams... even though we all know his persistent weaknesses as a player... I'm glad to see the Bills scheming him for success. Seeing him kamikaze into the opposition play after play reminded me of watching guys like Carwell Gardner and Butch Rolle on the Super Bowl era Bills. These games are very violent and Dorian is a warrior. You want guys like that getting meaningful snaps and playing to their strengths. Yes, it's been quite a persistent crysade.

Go Bills!!! I see you're not working today!!!

The ONLY reason people aren't banging the drum for Jacobi Meyers is because he has a slower time in the 40... which is a bit silly because he's an excellent receiver who gets open. Different subject, it's sometimes the case that players who will possibly be traded at the deadline (Tuesday), don't dress for the game preceding the deadline so as to not get injured. Of names being rumored, here are some of the early inactives for today... maybe others can update the later games as I won't be available. Logan Wilson Trey Hendrickson Calvin Ridley Jeffrey Simmons (I know... don't bother... just putting names out there...)

Chris Grier vs Brandon Beane

Benford "traveled" with Tetairoa McMillan for nearly the entire Carolina game. Again, it was 27 reps, not 12 reps.

That Patriots also have 10 draft picks for trade currency with 2 4ths, 2 6ths, and 2 7ths.

On the other hand the Chiefs are one of the best "traditional screen pass" teams in the league. They also run a lot of bubble screens... often in the red zone. More McDermott speaking brilliance: "I'm not a doctor but..." Thanks for that coach. Years ago when I lurked here, one of the posters eavesdropped on Buddy Nix (I think) and several other Bills football guys having a drink at the airport. According to the story they were reading TSW and chuckling about some of the posts. And really the defense as a whole.

Keep in mind though that it was likely because of Diggs that Gabe was able to attain those numbers.

If I recall correctly, the Referee Bill Leavy essentially apologized to Seattle after the game.

Myself and others were a bit uncomfortable with Shaq assuming a bigger role just based on his recent injury history. In 2023 and 2024 injuries limited him to a total of 6 games. Quick... someone get on the phone to Beasley... We are cutting him slack. Relevant to the discussion (at least AFAIC), his career earnings are a hair below $16 million. Everything's gonna be alright. Yes, we're quietly getting better at wide receiver. So quietly that it's almost impossible to notice.

Their first names don't start with a "J". And Rob Johnson wouldn't have caught a whiff of the playoffs if it weren't for Doug Flutie.

Regardless, they're 4-3 so they weren't going to be sellers anyways, IMO. Absolutely. The spelling is very different for one thing. That's strange because "domestic assault"was the first thing that popped up when I Googled his name + physically violent.

Damn... are those her six pack abs or part of the costume?

PM me and I'll send you my schedule of fees... I think he saw Stephen Ross trying to approach him on the sidelines... @ColoradoBills beat me to it but it bears repeating... gotta wear the capris too. I believe the technical term for that is "crazy-ass shyt." Would this possibly be a companion piece to @Beck Water, "Jimmys and Joes?" But did he ever play in Carolina???

From AI: Modern players: Leonard Williams and Mike Williams are the most recent examples, each playing 18 games in a single season by playing for two different teams after a mid-season trade.

Fittingly, things are bloody in Baton Rouge.

He's carrying on like some sort of King... making up his own rules and defying others to challenge him!