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Amen! He looked rusty early, but KO was very composed as the game went on. His receivers (especially Watkins) stepped up to make him look better, but that is not an accident.

I absolutely agree. He was the catalyst for this win.

It is one thing to give speeches and fire everyone up with your words, but it takes a true leader to follow it up with his actions. Fred rallied the troops when things looked bleak and then he made plays on the field to let his actions back up his words. We were a different team when he was on the field and much of that victory is credit to his effort. Go Bills!!!

Agreed, great article. Hopefully he continues to learn and develop behind Orton and is ready to take the next step the next time his number is called.

Officiating?

At least we don't have to face another elite pass rusher this week... Oh, wait.

Also, don't drink too much beer before you go down there because it is a pain to leave and use the bathroom and then come back to the field.

Hashtag Dumbass.

We all know it is really swell foop.

Wow. Crazy thing is they made this move based on the public reaction. I have no doubt they saw this video previously. Either way, I applaud the move.

Way to put your money where your mouth is.

Damn, Lynch is definitely running like a beast tonight.

I hope they are not arbitrary. I know some are based strictly on precedence, while others (like the new domestic violence clause) appear to be well defined. I also hope they provide structured counseling during long term suspensions like the one handed down to Gordon, but at the end of the day that is not really their responsibility. Rehabilitation ultimately is the responsibility of the individual, even though there should be a moral obligation or at least a selfish financial obligation of support provided by those closest to the player, including the team that benefits from their athleticism. So if they are willing to retroactively reduce suspension already handed down, why wouldn't they increase Ray Rice's suspension to 6 games in accordance to that change? Shouldn't be able to have it both ways...

Not neccesarily. Work places often have rules to regulate things to protect their image that may exceed rules and punishments established by civil norms. As an example, a restaurant may have hygiene or wardrobe regulations for it's employees. Violation of these rules may result in penalties such as days off without pay and repeated violations could lead to long term "suspension" or termination. These penalties exceed those that would be issued in civil or criminal cases but are within the right of the employer to protect their corporate image. The NFL has the right to levy stricter penalties than normal criminal or civil cases, in order to protect their brand. As to whether this works as a detergent compared to the alternative, I couldn't say unless I saw that strategy in action.

I would argue it is more about setting and example and hopefully scaring other fools away from said behavior, than it is about penalizing the original fool.

lol on Johnny Clipboard, you really should trademark that one before someone else does. That being said, I can't blame him for trying to make money on his football persona. That is his career and he may as well "make hay while the sun is shining". I would argue however, that the sun in not currently shining in Cleveland...

I am in Marietta. No, I will be watching on the Sunday ticket. It's been a while since I've gone to a Bills bar to see the game, but it is fun to hang around other fans.

I live in Atlanta. I am pretty indifferent to the Falcons, but it is entertaining seeing how much the fan base in a bunch of fair weather band wagon jumpers. When the Falcons are not doing well, all you hear about is college football, when they are doing well, everyone acts like they have been a die hard fan since the 70's. You don't see nearly as many people wearing Falcons gear on a daily basis like you do with Bills gear in Buffalo.

What he said

Not surprised they are calling in a circus. During one of our pre-season games, one of the talking heads said that Trump offer to pay $1 billion in cash, I guess that was just Trump posturing and not a real offer?

Spiller for Vernon Davis. I do not want them to trade Spiller, but if they did, it has to be for a player that will contribute this year. A quality TE or a Backup QB who could start if called upon would be my guess.

We will finish in Buffalo!

He is Kaiser Sose.

Thuffering Thuckatash!

Beth by KISS. Although there is a great spoof video out there, I just can't post it right now.