Ed_Formerly_of_Roch

Wasn't that due to him having a torn ligament in his snapping hand? While I don't think he ever officially blamed it on that, would stand ot reason, that could make it difficult to snap the ball.

I'd think the opposite that forces them to keep another TE unless Kroft starts on PUP list which I think there's a good chance does happen. But even then may just mean the TE situation has no bearing on the number of WR's kept. Other name I've read has looked good is Easley.

I think the other problem Rex had was other teams figured out his defense. So like any good coach Rex tweaked it, but think his tweaks took the defense to the point it became way too complicated to execute. Don't think he forgot how to coach, but that's where the ego part hurt him thinking this complicated scheme would work. He also was as they say a players coach, but you need a certain type of player for that to work with and usually a few years to develop it. Here it was becoming a frat house and Rex was just a hot mess. I really think that was what got him fired more than the record, things like wearing a Clemson helmet to a press conference, the excessive penalties, hirng his brother, making the captain for the Jet's game the guy who broke Geno's jaw, the list goes on.

Thought I read he was on the sidelines already on Tuesday? That's only three days after. Seems if this was serious, they'd have him home in bed even if on the road to recovery. Just thinking it was very minor one. Still a concern, but he's not dead yet as some think.

Seems often when someone has a concussion, they are supposed to stay in a darkened room, try to minimize movement, etc. Morse was reported on the sideline the last two practices at camp. Makes me think this is a training camp level concussion. Not saying it's fake at all, but more like Morse told them I bumped my head a little. Great just to be extra safe, we'll put you in protocol. If this were regular season, he'd be playing.

And moving him to guard is a bad thing?? So maybe he can continue at RT and be a top 10 or so RT, or move him to RG and he can be all pro. Or he could move inside for this seaosn, but next year go back to tackle as he gets more experience. Yes Beane and McD both liked him, if you want to say loved that's fine too. But don't recall either stating he will be RT and no where else will he ever play. If moving him to RG and playing Ng at RT puts the best five out there, why exactly is that a bad thing?

I hope this is sarcasm, but with the craziness of many posts here, no way to tell!

Did I read Morse was on the sideline yesterday at practice? Typically concussion protocol is to stay in a darkened room. Makes me think this is very minor, if this happened in two months, never would have even been reported. But if Morse stated "I bumped my head a a bit" at this point in camp, it's concussion protocol.

I know Houston can no longer sign him to a long term deal, his only option would be to play out he tag with them. But if he's traded, can another team immediately sign him to a long term deal or do they too have to wait until after the current season is over?

That kind of went without saying, yes the players must do well. Every team will have busts, but need more than 1/2 to become very good to excellent and a few superstars. Rest then you can supliment with draft pick turnover and mid level FA signing, plus maybe one top FA signing each year. You just need to be smart enough to know when the rookie contracts start to expire to not resign all them as some will not be worth it. If I had to predict right now who one might be, I'd pick Zay Jones. Think he may become decent to good, but not great.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, he may do OK at that level when he has someone other than his brother giving him direction, or he's not asked to provide the direction (other than to the cafeteria line)

I can see in next years draft the first three rounds picking up a LB, DE, WR, and OL. Between the 4 drafts plus FA signing, then the roster will be close to filled out the way they want it. After that will start to replace guys who are OK, but didn't pan out as good as expected. Or they are just no longer needed. Not really as very few have much invested, so can easily not re-sign or cut with little lost. The only ones costing much money would be Morse, Starr, Kroft, likely couple others I'm leaving out.

That was one thing I did notice since ATT bought DTV, the discounts have become fewer and farther between, wth the discounts the prices weren't too bad. That was what finally made me dump them, my discounts expired and basically wouldn't give me anything new. So left, two weeks later they made me an offer to come back, much better than I was even asking for. But by then had purchased a TIVO so wasn't going back.

The games are broadcast nationally by CBS and FOX, then local affiliates, then pick it up to broadcast locally to them. So as was stated, you'll just lose the local games. But for the OP living in the Birmingham area, could be many Bills games. Certainly the locals are either going to pick up the Bills, or Jet's or Giants. Since the 1st two games they play each other, an antenna may be the only option. I live in NC and about 5 years ago DTV and the local NBC station had a little tiff and was off the DTV lineup. But shockingly the contract was resolved about three hours before kickoff and the games were on. About 3 years ago, last year I had DTV as a matter of fact, same thing happened with local FOX network. Figured same thing would happen and all would be resolved by opening kickoff. Not this time. Went on about 3 to 4 weeks into the season no games on Fox. The remaining games were all on DTV in the 800 range, but whatever games were broadcast locally, you were out of luck unless you had an antenna. So wouldn't say it will be worked out! Just remember, DTV is doing this for you the consumer so the local stations don't charge unreasonable broadcast fees!! Call your local stations and complain to them!! What I don't understand is this happens once in awhile with cable, but seems like it's becoming a regular thing and for longer periods of time with DTV. Not that it bothers me as 2 1/2 years ago dumped DTV, now have an antenna with TIVO and good old Reddit for their version of Sunday Ticket.

I don't think any of the coaches the Bills faced in those 4 SB's, or even many others, could ever have got the Bills to 4 straight Super Bowls. But also think any of those 4 would have won one with the Bills.

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And then you'll have a QB and another QB and another QB and no idea if any of them are any good. Explain to me how you're ever going to develop them with the limited practice time you get in the off season in today's NFL. If as you suggest 3 years running you take a QB and from the sound of it I'd assume you're advocating using a high pick each time if you think you want someone who has a good chance to develop into a franchise QB. So by now would have 3 QB's all drafted high so can't risk waiving any of them, when wil lthey get playing time. Allan certainly didn't light it up last year so guess based on your thinking we should have crafted another this year. Best one available when we picked would have been Haskins or maybe Drew Lock in the 2nd and maybe kept Peterman. So now in training camp I'd assume you'd alternate time with 1st team and who starts pre-season games. Great way to make sure near of them is any way ready. Assume Allen with a year more experience wins out and starts, with lack of 100% playing time he may have had another so-so year. And who would they have learned from? Or do you plan to carry a 4th vet QB to teach the three "rookies" what's going on. Lot to read hear, make it easy sum it up in two words; Dumb idea! And how do i know that, because teams rarely do that. I could go with maybe every third year as by then you'll know if the last guy looks decent or not, maybe 2nd year, but anything sooner than that like the every year merry-go-round is just a waste of picks. So assuming you had picked one in 2017 I wouldn't want to pick another in 2018, plus wouldn't have even had the extra picks from all the trades to move up.

Actually no I didn't think much about Mckenzie making the team. To your point "He's had success everywhere he's gone", then why didn't he go right straight to the NFL. I'm hoping he works out, but skeptical of a guy who couldn't make the NFL prior. Sounds like it was mainly around the maturity issue, maybe that has improved, will see. Everyone sounds mature in shorts and t Shirts. Lets see his maturity level when the hitting starts and playing games..

Kind of chuckled a bit reading a comment in the article from Beane he was talking about Dorsey the QB coach and how competitive he is. Beane mentioned that he see's it in the pickup basketball games the coach must have. Made me think, could you imagine back in the 90's Mary Levy, Walk Corey, Ted M, and say Bill Polian hooping it up? Maybe a game of wheelchair ball! Walt likely would have poked someone in the eye with the swizzle stick anyway.

The problem with everything you mention is how's that translate to going up against NFL competition? Sure he can high point the ball, but now the CB's are bigger and faster and may just step in front of him. How will it match up, will find out soon enough.

Just don't put it on that guy from Denver who use to always pee his pants during games.

The only thing that worries me about this is most of the plays were with his legs. If he can start making them with his arm, I'd agree. And I do think there will be improvement too, the question is how much. If he can bump his completion percentage up just 5%, that could be enough. With the weapons added, I don't think that's out of reach either.

I'd argue it was one amazing year. 2nd year they won in spite of him more often than not compliments of an outstanding defense.

Damm could have saved $10. I ordered it for the $25 price couple weeks back. My take on it is, has many well written articles, if you're looking for an overall good sports "magazine" it's well worth it. But as far as much localized Bills coverage, sorry for the haters, but the BN far exceeds at least in quantity. For the price I paid a good deal, thought I saw the full price is over $100 a year which is what I'd assume I'd pay next year to renew. Well that ain't happening at that price. If they offered me $50 for the year, likely would do it, but not higher unless things change. The Blitz at $36 a year is still a good deal for quite a bit of Bills coverage IMO. And to the people who state "I refuse to pay for online content" so did you steal newspapers all your life? My wife thinks its disgusting that I take the phone in the can with me News papers have ads but you still pay for it too.

I'm guessing his thinking on the Jet's is Darnold will take at least another year or two to reach his prime, assuming he is the real deal. But by then guys like Bell and others will be too far on the downslide. Even if Flores and Rosen turn out to be the real deal, way too many other holes on Miami to be taken seriously. They'd have to hit real big on all their draft picks. And if you want to give Flores the benefit of the doubt because he's from NE, then you have to give him doubtful marks on hitting on all their draft picks. NE hasn't won all their Super Bowls of late due to great drafting. More getting vets to sign for less for a chance to win a ring and overall good cap management and even that part I'm not certain of, but assume it's worked out as that's allowed them to sign all these guys. Just way to many questions in Miami at this point to have any idea.