JimBob2232

Stick with Orton for another year....them Christian Hackenberg

You mean Donkey Kong?...thats next week

Is there a chat room somewhere?

Tough call. I'd like to know if Maronne has a tattoo of his wife in a #3 Bills jersey first...

The sale will go through. I worry more about the potential loss ( or neutering) of a pro-buffalo commish.

Hopefully as loud as the MNF game vs Dallas...

This is getting out of control. The NFL needs to set a policy and stick with it. Either A) You let them play until the court/legal system is done before suspending a player or B) You suspend them with pay once an indictment comes down, and re-address a suspension after the court/legal system is done. The NFL is trying to be the judge and jury AS SOON as evidence comes out because the public pressure is too great. This invariably leads to huge errors. They need to figure out a way to let the legal system proceed with the process, and then react to the outcome.

You gotta keep the Wilson name on it.... you can have a sponsor and do both (for example, Wilson Field at Paychex stadium, etc.).

For those of you interested (and dont already know this), Pegula is an alum of Penn State University, and made a LARGE donation to build a hockey arena there. It opened last year, and is one of the best collegiate hockey arenas in the country (and by some accounts, the facilities are as good or better than some pro teams). I just put this out there, because I assume a new stadium is in our future. If this is at all representative of what he will do for HIS team (vice a donation to his alma mater), we are in for a GREAT time over the next several decades. Thanks Terry!!!

Don't sleep on this kid. Watch this and tell me you dont want this kid to be a part of your team: I am a PSU fan...but this isnt said with Blue and White colored glasses...this kid has the perverbial "it". It all clicked his senior year at Penn State, and with Coach O'Brien, and he will outwork ANYONE. Its infetious, and he will not be denied. How many kids without a single Division 1 scholarship offer are playing QB in the NFL right now? It cant be many. I'd be VERY happy if he would up in Buffalo, and I am SURE Pegula would take a strong look at him if he ever has the change.

If you watch the video, with audio, there is no doubt Stewart stepped on the accellerator. Why he did will be the subject of much debate, but it is 100% clear to me that he did hit the accelerator.

I cant believe this hasnt been posted here yet, but it appears Golisano is going to make a big. http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/757849/tom-golisano-reportedly-to-make-buffalo-bills-bid/ I still prefer Pegula, but this is a good plan B (Mod's, I appologize if this is already posted somewhere...I didnt see it)

...and Lattimore...who I think becomes their RB next year.

It would make the owner less likely to move the team knowing there is no organic support for a team in Toronto. Thats the angle I am going for there. I also left open the possibility of wearing a black jersey to show your lack of support for the NFL if the team leaves buffalo. Bottom line is that if you do not support the team in Buffalo, it will not stay in Buffalo. You cant "hit them in the wallet" without also directly impacting the viability for the team to remain here.

Maybe those silly games in Buffalo will actually help us! It does prove that the market in Toronto is not well defined...even if the "home" team is only right across the border. Now imagine if those "home" fans are not pleased!

How about this instead. You go to the games. You cheer like hell. You support this team 150%. But you also wear the jersey of the NFL team you would support if the Bills move to Toronto. If you would not watch/support the NFL anymore, wear a blank black jersey. Picture that. A sea of fans, only a few of which is wearing the Bills uniform, cheering like hell for the Bills. JBJ would have to have second thoughts about moving the team to Toronto, it still shows that Buffalo is a viable city, and it doesnt come off making us look like a-holes (as some of the OP's post would do). Thoughts?

It has very little to do with Brady. I tell you what, I am drafting Fitz in the last round of my fantasy football draft this year, because O'Brien knows QBs. 1) When he was QB Coach at Duke, a guy by the name of Thaddeus Lewis put up monster numbers 2) When he was at Penn State, he turned Matt McGoin into a walk-on dud into an NFL starter in just one year. 3) Christian Hackenberg (admittedly a 5 star prospect), had a GREAT year as a freshman at Penn State, and is spoken of as a potential future #1 overall QB

All i'll say is that Wawrow isnt just some fly by night regular poster. He is one of the few people who's opinion actually matters on here. Thanks John.

I think fitzpatrick fits. He is a good guy, but never could peice it together here (or in TEN). Despite the poor play here in Buffalo, I will NEVER doubt bill o'briens QB development or QB scouting abilty. I guarentee you that whoever houston has under center will outplay whatever you think about them 10 times over. See: Matt McGloin. Walk-on at Penn State. Somehow became a starter under Paterno, even though he was TERRIBLE. He was the WORST QB I have ever seen (yes, even as a bills fan...). Then suddenly, one year under O'Brien, and he sets Big 10 records, and in just one year becomes an NFL starter. 3 years ago I would have told you his "peak" would have been a backup at the college level. O'Brien is to credit for that. Also Brady. Also the new QB at Penn State (Christian Hackenberg - Remember the name, he is a future 1st round pick). The guy can flat our coach a QB. No better fit for Fitz either.

No thanks on Lewan. This guy is a disaster waiting to happen. Good player, but his "playing with a mean streak" goes too far for me. I see Incognito in him... I'd pass. If he falls to round 2-3 over this stuff, I'd take a shot...but not at #9. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2013/12/25/michigan-wolverines-offensive-tackle-taylor-lewan-questioned-alleged-assault/4199589/

Here is another name. Charlie Fisher. QB Coach for Penn State the last 2 years, got let go during the transition. He has worked with Jay Cutler, Tory Holt, and helped mold Matt McGloin from a walk-on to an NFL starter (albeit Bill O'Brien gets most of the credit, but I gotta think Fisher had something to do with it as well). Seems very well respected, but no specfic NFL experience.

Makes sense. We always had awesome TE's while he was in Buffalo.

Off topic a bit, but why should ANY university announce publicly ANY student who violates the law (or even worse, the student code)? Also off-topic, but I cant stand how Vickey Triponey is being painted as "The Woman who stood up to Paterno". Truth is, she was a power hungry, snake, who was terrible at her job (and this comment has NOTHING to do with Paterno or Football). She was fired for her power grabs, eliminating critical student organizations, and her sheer incompetence...oh, and her ability to tick off anyone who ever crossed her path. Here is her "timeline of terror" http://safeguardoldstate.org/the-vicky-triponey-timeline-of-terror/ Not saying Paterno was a saint, or that he didnt try to protect his players whenever he could, but anything Triponey says/does/did is suspect with me due to her known behaviors on non-football related issues.

Ya know, its crazy...that "Penn State Way". The thought that somehow student athletes can get a good eductation, graduate, and be productive members of society...and while they are in school manage to participate in a highly successful and ethical football program that has NEVER had even a minor NCAA violation (yes, even today). Thats the "Penn State Way" that I subscribe to, regardless if it is Paterno, O'Brien, or whomever at the helm. If thats not the model the NCAA wants...then the NCAA isnt doing its job (which...I guess...sadly...is not really even debatable).

Ironically, they basically had Obrien for free for 2 years. The names emerging are 1. James Framklin, Vandy 2. Greg Schiano 3. Mike Muncak 4. Al Golden, Miami Those seem to be the big 4....with some thought Greg Roman SF-OC might be considered, but he is Obrien 2.0 with nfl aspirations. Also Pat Fitzgerald at Northwestern has been considered. One thing I know, if this is anything like last time, we won't know squat until its announced. Nobody even knew Obrien was a candidate until it was announced he got the job. Me, I'm pulling for Franklin, Fitzgerald and Golden.