Bill from NYC

I'm not so sure about that. He played for Nick Saban who we all know can be pretty rough at times. This video is GREAT imo.....

And well you should. I am more hopeful than optimistic. A poster in this thread made a GREAT point about anger being the result of unmet expectations. This makes sense to me. I used to freak out after every stupid draft. What was that helping? Now, idiotic drafts do not anger me even half as much as they did previously. I pretty much just throw up my hands and shrug my shoulders. My expectations are not high. That said, what I cannot do is pretend that McDermott and co. are giving Josh enough weapons. However, I hope to be wrong.

Stop! You MUST see only the good and refrain from rational explanations like the above. You wanna know why? Because some posters demand that you view things ONLY in the exact same way as they do. The ironic part is, I truly believe that most of the rose colored glasses folks take the Bills losses and various blunders that you named above worse than I do. I try look at the team as rationally as I can. My expectations are not very high this season but I will be cheering as loud as any fan. I just can't bring myself to be robotic and praise every move that Bills management makes. There is too much of that in the country these days. Jmo.

I have been posting back and forth with @GunnerBill for a considerable amount of time. He is one of my favorite posters. We don't always agree but I highly doubt that he is "antagonized" by my posts. If my posts were causing him distress (and I see zero possibility of this) I'm sure that he would let me know and I would gladly apologize. As for you, if my posts about my views of the Bills antagonize you all THAT much, I do suggest that you employ the ignore feature. It works well, and I intend to use it on you. i don't think that you bring a whole hell of alot to the board, and I'm fairly certain that we will not miss each other.

Yeah, I suppose I could have left out the word "quite." That said, I am far less enchanted by McDermott than you are.

Perhaps, but don't you also see the low expectations of some posters as a defense mechanism? I mean really. And it isn't a matter of not supporting the team. I went to a game in which Alex Van Pelt was the starter. Do you think that we had a decent chance to win? All of us have a large list of the huge bad breaks we have witnessed as fans. There is no need for me to itemize them. I have lived through some of the worst coaching and general managing possible. I've suffered through draft choices which were unthinkablly stupid, yet I have spent thousands of dollars to attend games and support the team. Things are not quite as bad as they used to be. There is no doubt about this but some mistakes are still evident and scars do remain for many. I suppose I should be classified as one of the "pessimists" wrt the Bills. My life experiences have taught me to hope for the best, but to also be realistic. With Josh Allen, we have a chance to win a Super Bowl. Perhaps even a very good chance. I for one hope that this opportunity isn't wasted by poor management. Bills Fans really do deserve a winner. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One great thing about this board is the intellectual discussion between people with varying opinions of the Bills and how the organization is managed. This I find to be far more interesting and often educational than reading a board full of posts from people who only see the bright side and will be pom pom wavers for anything and everything the Bills do. There is plenty of room on TSW for optimists and pessimists alike. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know what you mean. In my case I don't really lose interest but my expectations are lowered because of McDermott.

Long distance runaround Long time waiting to feel the sound I still remember the dream there I still remember the time you said goodbye Did we really tell lies Letting in the sunshine Did we really count to one hundred

Agreed. I liked the pick and tbh I was surprised by it. I think that if we had better receivers, Kincaid would get less coverage and develop even faster.

Imo this shows how it is imperative to draft these wrs early. Lamb was selected at #17. Even if the Cowboys lose him they got four very good, and not too expensive seasons out of him. The thing is, McDermott doesn't focus much on wide receivers. In fact, since 2017, McDermott has only drafted TWO wide receivers in round 2 and NONE in round one and yes; I am aware of the Diggs trade. During this same time span, he drafted 5 defensive players in round one, and 3 in round two. In 2017 he traded back (giving away the Mahomes pick) and twice he traded UP to draft defenders (Elam and Edmunds). It is important to note that Beane wasn't here in 2017, although it is a popular thing to blame all questionable drafts on him, and not McDermott. It is hard for me to visualize a great deal of improvement unless he at some point decides to provide Josh Allen with more and better receivers. Doing so would seem to make total sense. Jmo. https://www.drafthistory.com/index.php/teams/bills

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LOL I for one would not.

True. Why have to trade up to draft a cornerback when one is available with a very early pick? I mean really!

In other news, water is wet.

Yeah, I posted about Burton before the draft. The thing is, when you have a great QB like Josh Allen, who needs a quality receiver late in round two when there are safeties to be had?

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In my little town I never meant nothing, I was just my father's son, hmm-hmm Saving my money Dreamin' of glory Twitching like a finger on a trigger of a gun Really nothing but the dead and dying back in my little town Nothing but the dead and dying back in my little town

The sound of gunfire, off in the distance I'm getting used to it now Lived in a brownstone, lived in a ghetto I've lived all over this town This ain't no party, this ain't no disco This ain't no fooling around No time for dancing, or lovey-dovey I ain't got time for that now

Exactly!

Sadly, 15 dollars is a great price for an excellent sandwich these days. Last week I went to Katz's Deli and got a pastrami on rye and a Dr. Browns cream soda. It cost me more than 30 dollars in all. The sandwich had enough meat for 3 people (of course I ate it all) and was delicious. Still, I don't know how much longer these price hikes can keep up before the economy bursts. https://localmenu.katzsdelicatessen.com/menu-and-local/hot-sandwiches.html

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Dear Mister Fantasy play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything take us out of this gloom Sing a song, play guitar Make it snappy You are the one who can make us all laugh But doing that you break out in tears Please don't be sad if it was a straight mind you had We wouldn't have known you all these years

Oh, this heart of mine carries a heavy load When I think about how I've hurt you so After you been, been so good to me I've been unfaithful, darling I've caused you misery A feeling of guilt, oh it tortures me And only you my darling, oh can set me free And darling all, all I need, is just to hear you say you forgive me Forgive me baby All, all I need, is to have you touch my hand Say you understand, baby

Marv seemed to be a very nice man, but any number of good coaches would have won at least one Super Bowl. As a GM he was exceptionally horrific. He and his clone Jauron set back the franchise MANY years with the 2006 draft, their first. It didn't get better after that. When Jauron came from Chicago we were excited on TBD. You however told us that he sucked before he ever botched a draft and lost us a game. One of my favorite things about TSW is when people argue with you as if they are experts and you are dumb. 😁 Great stuff!!!