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Agreed ... except for Cookie Gilchrist, who was on the '64 squad, but I think was traded to Denver by the start of the '65 season ("Ralph was cheap!" ;-) ). For that reason, I'd have to give the edge to the '64 team. But the defense was pretty much the same both years, and that was the Bills' identity for 2 championship teams.

Didn't see this posted/linked anywhere on this site yet. Very detailed and interesting matchup analysis for the game on Sunday .... author feels that the Vikes D-line should be able to take advantage of what is thought to be a very weak Bills O-line. Of course, he also points out how dominating the Bills D-line looks compared to the Vikes O-line. The only other big "mis-match" looks to be Cordarrelle Patterson against McKelvin ... but I doubt the Bills leave Leodis out there by himself. Daily Norseman Matchup Index - Bills vs Vikes

Moved to Indianapolis in 1977, so was here when the Colts moved out from Baltimore. Pretty much ignored them in the early years, and continued to focus on the Bills. Of course, that was a no-brainer during the "glory years" in the early 90's. It was hard not to start paying more attention to the Colts after they drafted Manning, and became "relevant". In fact, now that Manning is in Denver, I find myself paying more attention to the Broncos (although Luck is easy to root for, too). But I still am a "Bills' fan first-and-foremost" ... until they are "mathematically eliminated" from play-off contention ..... ;-( GO BILLS!

Maybe he should adopt a pre-game warm-up ritual like Peyton Manning, who is on the field 2-3 hours before even any fans are allowed in the stadium, and runs the complete "route tree" with each of his receivers. So by the time the game actually starts, he's already thrown more passes than he typically would in an entire quarter. Sure seems to work for him! ;-) GO BILLS!

MEGA-WATT! Go Bills!

Assuming this is a "first offense", I don't think it changes anything. If this is a second offense, meaning an automatic 4-game suspension, that might make a difference in who they look at in rounds 2 and 3, but even that probably doesn't affect what they do in the round 1.

Done. Wanted to honor Mr Wilson, as well as support Jimbo.

By some accounts, part of his refusal to "fire" the previous coordinators (Callahan in particular) is simply to prevent other teams from hiring them. Cleveland has been refused permission to speak with Callahan about their OC opening. Speculation is that sometime after the current "coaching carousel" comes to a stop (all openings are filled), JJ will let the "extras" go.

yeah, Toronto is like a "gateway venue" .... next thing you know, you're mainlining by playing games in Europe .... oh, wait ......

Today's TMQ columnhas this to say about the Bills: Sour Play of the Week: A week ago, Bills coaches staged the Single Worst Play of the Season So Far: Facing third-and-goal on the Kansas City 1, with a fourth-stringer at quarterback but a top-rated running attack, Buffalo coaches called a pass that was intercepted and returned the length of the field for a touchdown. Now it's Buffalo at Pittsburgh, Bills again facing third-and-goal on the 1. This time the quarterback is oft-injured E.J. Manuel, who hadn't played in a month. Rather than run and run again if unsuccessful, Bills coaches called a pass, incomplete, then sent in the field goal unit. The coaches' saying is: Sometimes it's OK to make a mistake; it's never OK to repeat a mistake. Just to prove it was no fluke, trailing 17-3 in the fourth quarter, fourth-and-5 on the Pittsburgh 36, Bills coach Doug Marrone sent in the punt unit. Punting in opposition territory down two touchdowns in the fourth quarter! Perhaps there is a reason the Bills have eight consecutive losing seasons and are working on the ninth. It took Pittsburgh just four snaps to pass the spot where the ball would have been had Buffalo gone and failed. Bills coaches followed the Single Worst Play of the Season So Far with the worst Preposterous Punt of 2013.

Jim Kelly was interviewed on Mike & Mike this morning. Highlights: 1. His health (jaw cancer) is good. 2. He talks/texts to EJ Manuel fairly often. 3. Compared the players surrounding EJ (Spiller, Eric Wood, Stevie J) with what he had (Thurman, Hull, Andre), and also the fact that the Bills are running a similar up-temp offense to what he did. 4. Thinks EJ has both the physical and mental abilities to be a great NFL QB. Main focus has to be on keeping him healthy by limiting the times he has to run out of the pocket, teaching him to slide or get out of bounds. 5. Had a meeting with Congressional leaders in Washington yesterday to promote newborn screening testing.

Obviously written by a "homer", but he has some good points .... http://sports.yahoo....00719--nfl.html

Apparently the 49ers are actively trying to shop Colt McCoy. He's not looked good for them at all this preseason. The most they can expect is a late round draft choice, but if they have no takers, he will be cut. I think I'd almost prefer him (or possibly Harrel) to either Lineart or Beck .....

And wasn't Gilmore the one covering Garcon on their 1st TD?

http://espn.go.com/n...-tougher-safety

... doesn't Walt Patulski (#1 overall selection in 1972) deserve some consideration there?

The old AFC Houston Oilers had a QB who also served as their punter (Dan Pastorini). Also, QB George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders used to kick FG's as well. There are a number of punters who have served as "kick-off specialists" as well - currently, Pat Macafee of the Colts handles both those duties - but they still employ a FG specialist as well.

HA! I just hope they don't try to take away his stapler - we might find the whole field house burned to the ground as a consequence ....

Huh? I thought they cut Stahovich first thing this morning ... but he's still out practicing? Didn't anybody tell him he'd been cut?

Sounds like this year's "Mount Jasper"! This guy sounds like he's not quite as "raw", so maybe he will stick (once they decide on his position ...)

When I was a kid, I think it was 4th grade or so, Monte Ledbetter of the Bills came to our school to do a talk/program on the importance of physical fitness. He signed autographs for all of us, and hung out with us for most of the day. I was pretty impressed, even though I didn't know much about football, or the Bills players at the time. Even years later when I found out he never really was a "star" with the Bills, his willingness to spend time with a bunch of elementary school kids impressed me.

A local Baltimore sportswriter is doing a series of columns of the Ravens' 2013 opponents, who visit Buffalo in week 4. Here's a link to his take - nothing new/earth-shaking, but thought some might be interested. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-sports-blitz-ravens-opponents-buffalo-bills-20130624,0,6422670.story

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Cliff Avril - DE/OLB - Detroit lions Brandon Albert - OT - Kansas City (UPDATE: KC put the franchise tag on Brandon Albert - he's off the market) Cary Williams - CB - Baltimore Louis Vasquez - G - San Diego Paul Kruger - OLB - Baltimore I know they can't go after all these guys, but I'd be happy if one or two of them had a buffalo on their helmets next season. Then they can use the draft for QB, WR, TE, and probably S . GO BILLS!

Check out this video of (former) Bills LB Nick Barnett's customized Ford F-650 ... http://sports.yahoo.com/video/sportsmin-nick-barnetts-ridiculous-ride-050000235.html 130-gallon gas tank, gets 8-10 mpg