Mark Vader

Or have the picks being handed out by R2-D2?

Yes, it has. I love going to the draft because I have fun with all the fans who enjoy football. Ever since it became a travelling circus I have been amazed at the size of the crowds in attendance. You'd think it was the Super Bowl. One of the bad things about it is that most of these fans don't have a clue about the draft. I'll ask people who they want their team to pick, and most of the time the answer is "I don't know." Then there is the ridiculous emphasis that Goodell has with getting so much air time for picks to be announced. This causes the draft picks to pile up and takes a longer time for them to be announced. It's nice that they let actual fans announce picks, but they could do it much more swiftly. Then there is the time in between picks, primarily on Day 1, where the NFL feels that the audience needs to be entertained. So they put Colleen Wolfe and Michael Irvin on stage to keep the crowd excited. UGH! It is so painful to have to listen to Michael Irvin yelling all the time. I am hoping that the show will go on. I always have fun at the draft, but if it doesn't happen, I can always watch it on television. At least then I'll know that the picks will be announced at a better flow.

In the war rooms on draft day, the GM's contact players by telephone. So, no, they will not be drafting them online.

Now the Conference Tournaments have been canceled! https://www.si.com/college/2020/03/12/coronavirus-causes-conference-tournament-canceled-big-ten-aac-sec

Ohio State will spurn him and Michigan will give him the chance to show what they missed out on.

I'll take him over Tyler Kroft.

I know you both wrote these comments three years ago, and this is off subject, but.....did you know that "Dune" is being re-made for a theatrical release in November? It's being directed by Denis Villeneuve, same director for "Arrival", "Blade Runner 2049", "Prisoners" & "Sicario". Sounds promising.

They will also be keeping all the Oscars and other awards that Weinstein bought for them. Yeah, Gwyneth Paltrow won her Oscar for "Shakespeare In Love" because of her acting.

Jordan Poyer? Does Rachel Bush work for ESPN now?

I look back at the playoff game against Houston, and we settled for a field goal instead of going for the touchdown at the end of the first half. The offense was moving the ball, and the Bills started that drive on their own 4 yard line. Then for some reason, we let the clock run with over a minute to go, with 2 time outs. Imagine if they had scored a touchdown on that drive. The Texans defense would have been demoralized. I was very angry that we did that, and I thought it would come back to haunt us. Yes, the defense played bad late in the second half, but not going for a touchdown before halftime was a crucial missed opportunity that we did to ourselves. I like McDermott a lot, but I want to see him let the offense show that it can be relied on to score at will. I want to see the offense look the way they did in the Dallas game all season.

Sounds like the one year prove it deal player that Beane covets.

So his best days are behind him?

You're scaring me.

I still want to know what the replacement officials were doing getting involved with this ruling. To my knowledge they had no business being a part of the game unless another official was injured.

I voted 81-90, and I would personally put them at 90. I loved Beane's approach to free agency last season and he brought in some good players for us. Overall he has done a remarkable job. Yes, not every player he's brought in has been a home run, but he is doing everything he can to make the Bills a better team. McDermott's attitude that he brings to the team is fantastic, and the players have bought into the culture. The Bills have become an exciting team to watch again, and I believe that there is a lot more to look forward to and get excited about. To get into the 91-100 range, they have to win in the playoffs. Also, I want to see McDermott approach the game on offense with a killer instinct. My one and only criticism of him.

At least we know the schedules are being worked on.

Incredible. Now is definitely the time to travel. I wouldn't mind having a plane all to myself. A friend of mine said they found a round trip flight from Los Angeles to Rome for $500. Of course nobody wants to go to Italy right now.

Jack in the Box

It's impacting college visits? Man, the hysteria over this thing is ridiculous.

No reason for him to sign any offer, since he is a future owner of the Bills.

Two days in a row now. Neither one of them broke the Josh Norman news yesterday. @YoloinOhio @Reed83HOF.........Explanation?

And will still get 6 prime time games a year.

RIP, Sir.

Could be the case. They should never change their helmet logo. It's one of the best around. They should permanently go back to the blue & yellow color scheme. That is their best one.

This is the current Rams logo, and it is not on the helmet. Let's hope that this new abomination will be on the helmet.