Bill from NYC

I am going to have to respectfully disagree. I have watched Hurts since his first game as a freshman. Of course he has improved since then and he is a tireless worker, and by all accounts a really great guy. That said, he is not in a class with Josh Allen imo. Hurts is a great runner but Josh is clearly superior. In terms of passing, Jalen is a good passer; Josh makes circus throws. He can throw 40 yard out patterns as easliy as Dan Marino, with even more arm strength. Josh could probably throw Hurts 30 or 40 yards. If Allen was on the Eagles they would be unbeatable. Hurts would have had problems on the Bills. Hey, the above is jmo but I don't even think that it is close.

I don't think it is as simple as you make it appear. Since 2017 (when McDermott took over the team) the Bills have had 7 first round draft choices (including of course the one in which he traded away the Mahomes pick and drafted a cornerback). 5 of them were used on defensive players and 2 went to the offensive side. Out of the 5 defenders chosen he actually traded up twice. In 2020 we had no first round pick and our second round pick was yet another defensive player. It seems to me that this is a very odd and rather dumb way to build a team that has a quarterback with generational talent. I like what he did in the 2023 draft and I hope that it works because McDermott has neglected the offense, or at the very least dedicated too much of our best resources (huge contracts and 1st round draft choices) to the defense. For decades the Bills have neglected the offensive line and it has never made any sense. Now, I truly do hope that his offseason moves to bolster the OL will be enough, 6 years into his stay here. The Bills need better blocking and receivers. They need to provide Josh with protection and weapons, not focus on defense in an offensive sport. https://www.drafthistory.com/index.php/teams/bills

Oh I am well aware of this feature. I wish that there was a way to hide my posts from at least one certain troll in order to avoid being stalked but yes, the ignore feature is quite useful.

I've been lonely too long I've been lonely too long In the past, it's come and gone I feel like I can't go on without love I've been lonely too long (you been lonely too long) I've been lonely too long (he been lonely)

Here is a bit of unsolicited advice about how to survive on TBD, some of which I had to learn the hard way: 1) Stay off of PPP. You can spend hours on that forum and pour your heart out, but the chances of you changing the mind of even one poster are virtually nonexistant. Going on PPP opens you up to hate, and perhaps even a bit more scrutiny from the moderators who might not share your views. It isn't worth the time and energy that you will surely waste. 2) Do not single those out who you disagree and act as if they should post according to your likes, dislikes, and opinions. I think that McDermott is a pretty good field coach who has too much power in the Bills organization, drafts too much defense and not enough blocking and wide receivers. Do you now hate me? Do you want me to "stay away" because we disagree? Please. 3) Do not get into disputes with the moderators. They have the power and it is like picking a fight with Mike Tyson. The truth is that these are people who dedicate their time to keeping this place sane and orderly, and are not getting rich doing so. I have disagreed with a couple over the decades that I have been here but the fact is they have done a very good job overall. Without them, this place would be a jungle and a war zone. 4) Do take advantage of the block feature. It is easy to use and it will save you from getting involved in ongoing disputes, people who get you angry, and even those who follow you around and taunt you. I had one of the latter. Notice the word "had." 5) Last but not least, be open minded about football. Don't toss aside your convictions but accept the fact that you can and will learn from many posters. I am not going to name names and embarrass people but trust me, there are posters here who know more about football than you (and I am not including myself in this group, being mostly unfamiliar with your posts). In any event good luck and I hope this helps.

When I call your name Girl, it starts the flame (Burning in my heart Tearing it all apart) No matter how I try My love I cannot hide 'Cause sugar pie, honey bunch You know that I'm weak for you I can't help myself I love you and nobody else

The black-throated wind, keeps on pouring in With its words of a lie that could almost be true Ah Mother American Night, here comes the light I'm turning around, that's what I'm gonna do Goin' back home, that's what I'm gonna do Turnin' around That's what I'm gonna do

And do you feel scared? I do But I won't stop and falter And if we threw it all away Things can only get better

>>>>Well, yeah.. virtue signaling is all the rage now. How else can the world know I'm better than you if I don't donate to these random people and tell you that you're a scumbag if you don't. If Tua actually gave a damn he could easily donate more than 10k. He's just doing it for the optics like everyone else. <<<< The above is your quote. I am not by any means "putting words in your mouth." I would never do that nor would I have any desire to do so. I will however say that I am in fact sorry for responding to such drivel, and I wish you well.

When I settle down I want one baby on my mind Forgive and forget And I'll make up for all lost time If she's put together fine and she's readin' my mind (stop) I can't stop (stop) I can't stop myself (stop, stop) Lightning is striking again Lightning is striking again and again and again and again

Great song by extremely talented people. I saw them last year at Jones Beach. Even without Becker they were stunningly great.

Wow. Tua also could have kept the money in his pocket. Instead, he donated a large amount of money to what he deems a worthy cause while you sit at a keyboard criticizing the man, claiming to know his sinister motive for this good deed. Just incredible but make no mistake, it is my fault for being shocked.

Sugar Magnolia blossoms blooming Head's all empty and I don't care Saw my baby down by the river Knew she'd have to come up soon for air Sweet blossom come on under the willow We can have high times if you'll abide We can discover the wonders of nature Rolling in the rushes down by the riverside

The caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within Caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain

I am happy with the top 2 picks. My hope is that next season will be a continuation of getting Josh protections and weapons.

But Josh is running for his life Doc and taking too many dangerous hits.

I can say that they haven't tried hard enough. McDermott drafts DTs, LBs, and DBs galore, and even trades up for them. You are correct. The days of the 86 Bears defense, or the old Raiders secondary are long gone. Players like Jack Tatum and George Atkinson would be arrested today, let alone fined. McDermott fails to recognize this, concentrates on defense, and fails to protect his great, if not generationally talented quarterback. It remains to be seen how long Mr. Pegula will continue to be mesmerized by the "process" sales pitch that McDermott sold him on.

I agree that guard play is not "the reason" but it certainly has factored into the equation. We have a great QB who far too often had to run for his life, and took too many hits. This not only hurt us in terms of getting a ring, Josh getting punished as such is a huge long term detriment to the franchise. It is an offensive league. We all know this. Good guard play is essential for the Bills. I do also agree that a rookie and a journeyman are no real guarantee of improvement, but we had to start somewhere. The amount of resources that McDermott devotes to the defensive side is staggering. I hope that next season he will do the same with offensive linemen and wide receivers.

I just spent sixty days in the jailhouse For the crime of having no dough, no, no Now, here I am, back out on the street For the crime of having nowhere to go Save your neck or save your brother Looks like it's one or the other Oh, you don't know the shape I'm in

And oh, after the love has gone How could you lead me on And not let me stay around? Oh, after the love has gone What used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found?

So she took her love For to gaze a while Upon the fields of barley In his arms she fell as her hair came down Among the fields of gold Will you stay with me? Will you be my love? Upon the fields of barley We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky As we lie in fields of gold

They taste pretty damn good at Ted's. 🙂👍

Yes and no. If we get rid of White, you know what that automatically means.

OK but what about the "process?"

Baby says she's mine, you know She tells me all the time, you know She said so I'm in love with her and I feel fine