Bill from NYC

Unbelieveable.

Bills Fans are clearly the best fans of any team in any sport imo. I'm a fan of the Crimson Tide and it has been incredibly easy and tons of enjoyment. Alabama Fans are rabid, but being a Bills fan involves a certain amount of pain. The truth is that we shouldn't get THIS emotionally involved. Life is too short to suffer for days after an insane loss. We shouldn't take wide rightS so hard. We should not wince in pain when our receiver drops an EASY TD pass with no time left and blames God. That said, the fact is that we do anyway. I knew that we would miss that kick this past Sunday, and I knew that we would lose the 13 second game and I'm not proud of this. And, I guarantee that I am not alone. It was merely a defense mechanism, one that took 40 or so years to develop. I don't suffer as much as I used to. I'm too old and life is too short but the pain from these debacles still exists. The thing is, I would not trade being a Bills Fan for being a fan any other NFL team under any conditions. Being a Bills Fan has helped teach me (and even my daughters) never to give up. I have made friends at the stadium and on this board. I will B word and moan (especially about almost every draft LOL) but I will be back to the stadium and remain a Bills Fan on my death bed. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pack your grip, Takin' you on a trip Ain't no seats, All we got's dancin' feet Leave you worries behind 'Cause rain, shine, won't mind We're ridin' on the groove line tonight

Not sure. I heard that their OL was old.

Why do you think this? Is it because of the salary cap, McDermott refusing to stop his focus on defense, or both?

When I think about those nights in Montreal I get the sweetest thoughts of you and me Memories of love above the city lights Oooo, I've tried so hard to take it But alone my heart won't make it I just wanna stop And tell you what I feel about you, babe I just wanna stop I never wanna live without you, babe I just gotta stop For your love...

Make me shine just a little bit, just a little bit (With just a touch of love) It's in my mind just a little bit, just a little bit (You got to) Keep me high, baby, just a little bit, just a little bit (With just a touch of love) Can we spend some time? (Can we spend some time?)

Smart move by a great coach. It is harder (and often pays more) to coach a prominent college team than an NFL team. College coaches have to spend untold hours recruiting, and travelling around to do so. Saban travelled so much that he often used a helicopter. College coaches have to go to recruit's homes, and now many of the parents (or even friends) act as agents. Very smart move for Harbaugh and it wouldn't surprise me at all if he is quite successful.

EXCELLENT!!!!! I hope some of their best players like warm weather!!!

Something that stupid wouldn't surprise me even a little bit. In fact, I can see McDermott actually trading up in round one for a safety. Josh needs wide receivers and protection but first things first. Let's grab a safety. This can be a 2006 Groundhog day. Wouldn't that be swell?!?! https://www.drafthistory.com/index.php/teams/bills

Perfect post!!!

Augie, none of this is personal. I make the case that McDermott has too much power and that Beane is his hand selected puppet. I also think that McDermott has botched most of his drafts and even contract signings by being too defense oriented for today's passing, offense dominated NFL. When I post these things, some folks like it. Others choose the vomit icon and that's OK too. Imo, McDermott is a decent game coach with WAY too much authority. I also am skeptical of him being able to be in charge of the entire organization and also run the defense. Would I like to see him replaced? I sure would, but this should not and hopefully does not put me at odds with other Bills Fans. It's simply jmo. Anyway, I hope that all is well. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, but maybe we can help him with his legal fees and/or settlements.

We were so close, there was no room We bled inside each others wounds We all had caught the same disease And we all sang the songs of peace Lay down, lay down, lay it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, lay it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown

Is he choking in the clutch?

I am NOT defending talking heads, but the truth is that if Josh had better receivers, the Bills would have had increased TOP, thus keeping the Chiefs off of the field and decreasing their offensive numbers. Perhaps it even would have prevented McDermott from calling stupid plays like that fake punt.

Yes and I would like to have a word with dopey ass Whaley. He gave away the store for Watkins. The only problems were that our QB and OL sucked at the time. You know.....little things. I hated that trade the day it was made and was right here bitching about it. If we had stayed at 9 we could have drafted Aaron Donald or Odell Beckham Jr. (if they really wanted a receiver). Whaley was a horror show. He gave away the store. https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10903086/2014-nfl-draft-buffalo-bills-trade-pick-sammy-watkins-no-4

No doubt!

Brady will have little to no say. McDermott is calling the shots.

Maybe they should trade up for another corner, right? I mean it worked so well with Elam. And who needs Mahomes when one can draft Tre White to play in a zone? This applies to some beleagured Bills fans..... https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-stockholm-syndrome

Something that utterly stupid would not surprise me for one second.

I haven't seen much of him but he sounds good. That said, I am not so sure about McDermott being willing to draft a WR in round one, need withstanding. I mean after all, the safeties are getting a bit long in the tooth, no? 😒

McDermott was given far too much power upon his arrival, power he didn't deserve nor was he ready for. He proved this by trading away the Mahomes pick (#10). He traded all the way back to 27, was undercompensated, and drafted a cornerback. This, on a team in desperate need of a QB and OL. Even after Beane came in the drafts emphasized defense, and I make the case that McDermott is in charge. I have said before that I believe that McDermott has the power to fire Beane. Tell me, who do you think fired our OC and Frazier? Beane? McDermott would more than likely make a good head coach on a team that did not give him full control. He has come a long way since he was fired by the Eagles in 2011, but; he started out on the wrong foot with the Bills and is not what this team needs to go too the next level. As always, jmo.

Thanks for a well presented, sensible, and very funny post. Bravo!!!

You make good and valid points but you gotta admit, that was a pretty expensive one sack in terms of Miller and Oliver alone, no?