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Let's not let reality get in the way of a good nonsensical rant...

1. Because they play in the NFL where anything can, and probably will happen. Our LBs suck, unless they don't. Freddy is too old, unless he plays like he did last year. Fitz sucks, unless he regains his form from early season last year. Brady is god, unless he gets hurt. Who knows what's going to happen? Can't we at least try to enjoy the ride and maybe look at the one thing I know we all care deeply about - the Buffalo Bills - with a bit of optimism?

Of all your posts, this one is the most confusing to me... So you say we started the season hot, then our production trailed off. I gotcha there, though you don't mention losing Freddy and Wood... But then you ask what's present this year that wasn't at the beginning of last. Even if it's the exact same O as the beginning of last year (and there are a couple adds), that squad was pretty darn good! Hopefully with a healthy O, we'll be able to get back on that early season track...

This is the best post I've read on last nights game... And, thanks for the analysis Mike. While there is a lot to improve on, it certainly wasn't the bloodbath some are making it out to be!

Call me when you're an NFL head coach. Just because you, someone who I'm assuming is not an NFL head coach, doesn't get what Chan and company are doing, doesn't mean it's wrong...

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011081352/2011/PRE1/bills@bears#menu=highlights&tab=recap Our dominating D is starting to show it's face with Lights Out getting his first two (of many) sacks! And here's the full 2011 preseason record, for those that care: http://www.nfl.com/teams/schedule?team=BUF&season=2011&seasonType=PRE Just a reminder that there's a lot more to come...

Foooooor sure! I'm sure there is some odd, small fraction out there that thinks Mario sucks because he didn't have a sack last night...

Really, the Bills aren't going all no-huddle with no running plays all season? Shocker...

You do know this was addressed in the first post on the first page, right? Regardless, the app wouldn't work at all for me (it just kept crashing out) and even while watching the game on my computer I was signed out every 20 minutes. Pretty frustrating, but maybe it'll be like Sunday Ticket last year on the PS3 and we'll get a little refund! About to email NFL...

For all of the nonsensical things that Bills fans are concerned with today, THIS was my biggest worry of the game! There is no excuse for blowing that call, heck there was a ref right next to the play! These replacement refs could be a real wildcard this season. Everyone hates the normal refs that actually have some NFL game day experience, what are people going to think of the replacements by the end of year...

If the Bills were ever to get a new stadium (or, better yet, when they upgrade The Ralph) here are the few things I think we could use... - Bigger concourses; obviously this one is an issue and a big reason why they're trying to get funding for upgrades - Better concessions: Do what most other sports entities are doing and bring in the local culture! The Bills should have partnership deals with Mighty Taco, Ted's, Jim's Steak Out, Anchor Bar and others. No reason to have only crappy hot dogs at games... - Bathrooms: Less troughs and peeing in the sink, more urinals - More clarity on seating: Unless you know how the seats are numbered (1 - 30), its difficult for a first timer to enter since you can get to, say, section 300 from both the right and the left; this is a minor thing, but simple enough to fix... - Big screen on the tunnel side: 'Nuff said - WiFi: In today's stat / fantasy crazy world, this would be big for fans IMO we don't need a full-on new stadium, just a few upgrades and the Ralph could be even better (I won't say "one of the best" since it already is)!

I'm wondering the same question - who's his main guy on the sideline? For some reason the new Bills website makes it hard to look at the staff (plus it's super hard to find on the homepage - go look). The old site used to have a nice typical "Organization Chart" with the hierarchy and pictures. Now it's just a list... Here's the direct link: http://www.buffalobills.com/about-us/front-office.html Guess we'll know the answer in less than 24!

First we're going to take Tonawanda - then North Tonawanda - then the sky is the limit! I would think with "Wildcat Guru" David Lee on staff (and, um, the players we have) we'll be able to prep for Tebow, the Wildcat and whatever else Rex may come up with..

Rex must have been motivation - on Sirius today Pat and Tim said that Smith was in for one rep at QB during practice and he threw a 50 yard bomb completion! 1/1 - 50yrds 0INT 1TD 158.3 QB Rating; Take that Tebow! Too funny...

jboyst62, I know you're typing fast, but a couple clarifications in caps for those reading the thread: Again, great recap - not sure how you typed it all so fast! Also, FWIW, I just got Kirwan's book and I'm loving it so far, I'm definitely learning more about football! Highly recommended...

Nice recaps jboyst62! Just caught the end of the show - clearly both Pat and Tim are impressed with the Bills as a team, but also as an organization. They said there is genuine enthusiasm and that there SHOULD be this year. We're much deeper, have added some good players and have a great staff... All in all a solid few hours of Bills football!

^ there's an app for that... They're saying lots of good stuff - way too much to recap though. I will say this, I love Dave Wannstedt, just listening to the guy's smarts you really feel that the D is going to be better!

Just a bump - this is on! Stevie and Fitz are on with Pat and Tim as I type... Four hours of Bills coverage!

I've already booked the time as "Out of Office" on my company calendar!

A reporter from NC was on Sirius this morning and said the same thing that has been echoed here - Otah has had knee issues and hes "soft". The reporter said there were times in the past that the staff and other players on the team felt that Otah could play, but he kept claiming injury...

Buuuuut I'm going to be...

Looks like this guy designed what they're talking about: http://www.shanelk.com/post/21090847056/new-miami-dolphins-logo That Dolphins Stadium logo is AWFUL...

Bust / Dooooomed!

lol

No comment on the Eagles line? That was the best part of the article (well, except for the whole Glenn could be good thing), spot on! I'm guessing that the Fitz name thing is an auto correct deal. Just my 2c though...