DrDawkinstein

Popping back in this thread after I had a chance to take a deeper dive into the report last night... One thing I want to clarify is the cost difference between OP and Downtown. I see people quoting $1.35B for OP and $2.1B for Downtown and that is not an accurate, apples to apples comparison. Per the report, it would cost $1.35B to build an open air stadium in OP, and about $1.70B to build the same open air stadium downtown. Maybe $1.80B. The report specifies "up to" $2.1B downtown for all the bells and whistles. The same bells and whistles stadium in OP would be about $1.80B. So there really isnt a huge $800M difference between the two sites. It's more like $400M. Plus those infrastructure upgrades downtown need to happen and would benefit everyone beyond just the stadium. Even more reason to go downtown. And then there is this: While I'm not expecting any huge economic impact from the downtown stadium, even the study agrees it would generate something, as opposed to keeping it in OP and generating nothing.

Same. Great opportunity to move downtown a big step forward. Improve the rail system to the area, improve the roads, improve the infrastructure... where is the bad part?

Most of the extra money in the Downtown spec is for building out additional road ways, and infrastructure. If the stadium was already downtown and we were talking about moving it to OP, you'd be saying "For the love of god, Abbott, Southwestern, and the 219 can't handle all that traffic. And a suburb doesnt have the infrastructure needed..." but here we are.

I liked this one too...

I wouldnt even do the picks. It has to be an immediate impact player who can start and improve a position this year. Just as Trubisky would do for them. Brandon Scherff or no deal. edit: I miiiiiight be convinced for a 1st since they'll be an early pick, but I'd have to really think about it. And I dont think they'd give up a 1st anyways.

It's only an issue if our entire offense drops and we arent winning. But it hasnt and we arent, so... no, not an issue. He doesnt seem to have a problem with it either. So triple no. Considering we run the same play book and scheme, it would make sense.

As usual, spot on. And exactly why I've said we simply dont match up well against the Titans (and to a lesser extent the Steelers in the opener). They are built to take full advantage of our weaknesses.

And really, we usually beat ourselves when it comes to losses. For what it's worth, I'm not "scared" of them, but beating the Titans and Bengals has me feeling a type of way about playing the Jets in a couple weeks. They stink, but play well against good teams, or at least get good teams to play down to their level. We'll see.

My hot take: I'd rather re-sign Oliver than Edmunds. Like mentioned earlier in the thread, Ed has flashed a bunch this year. And has had a couple real solid games, including yesterday. I think he's finally being put in a position to succeed now that Star is back. Definitely picking up his 5th year option and going from there.

It isnt just against us though. They were talking averages across all games. Those guys just get the ball out quick.

There is no such thing as running up the score in Pro sports. Or even college sports for that matter. You dont like it, stop them. It would be more disrespectful to take a knee when we cant even run out the clock. And it isnt like we passed it in, Josh ran it in himself. WRT the 2 point conversion, the math says do it to go up three scores, but even if it didnt I refer back to Woody Hayes... ***** the Dolphins.

All the uncalled holds dont help, but the bigger thing (and they showed this in a graphic yesterday) is how quickly the QBs we have faced are getting the ball out of their hand. Ben, Tua, and Tannehill all get the ball out so quick, it's tough to get to them. But the pressure we DO apply forces those quick throws which sometimes forces mistakes.

The stats are padded by those two shut outs against terrible teams. However, they are still a killer defense, and it isnt their fault, they play who is on the schedule. Other "#1 rates" teams had schedules against some easy teams too. It's how it works, and it all balances out in the end. They are definitely a top 10, and even top 5 defense. Where exactly they land in that, doesnt really matter.

Definitely teared up when I saw this earlier. Such an awesome player, but more so a great guy, who has been through so much. Well deserved. Congrats, Chris.

I'd just yell "VICTORY FORMATION!"

Seated at a table - absolutely leaving them alone. But in other situations, you can play it cool, and still have a great interaction without bugging a player. When I saw Ted Washington grocery shopping at BJs and we passed in the aisle I just gave him a "Big Ted, you the man" and a thumbs up and he smiled and was cool about it, but I ended it there. Saw Ronald Darby his rookie year at the mall and gave him a "Hey 2-8, have a great season" in passing, with no further expectation, and he turned around to approach me and chat. When I ran into Karlos Williams at Gabe's Gate and just gave him a quick nod and thumbs up, again he approached me, but that is because my wing order had just arrived and that fatty was trying to get my wings! Point is, acknowledging a player is usually fine as long as you arent expecting any big interaction or autograph. Give em a nod, a thumbs up, a "Go Bills!" and keep it moving. There are so many different levels of this though. Makes for an interesting conversation. But at the end of the day, even if it was "really bad", I'd have a tough time feeling sorry for them given the money they are making and how quickly that spotlight burns out anyways.

"Yeah, I get paid millions of dollars for playing a game, but every time I try to leave the house people want to approach me and tell me they love me and how awesome I am. It gets rough."

Ehh, I'm not one for approaching celebs in public or bothering them in their day, but they work a job that pays well because of how high profile it is. If having to deal with fans (who worship you, btw) when out in public is the worst part of making $258M before you are 30, then I dont feel so bad for them.

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/longhorns-linebacker-jake-ehlinger-died-of-accidental-overdose-family-says/ Bummer. Not too surprising, another overdose from fentanyl-laced drugs (assuming cocaine, but could have been pills).

The NIMBYs are still upset about the silos being painted like Labatt's cans.

I am surprised at how sensitive and serious Sabres fans here are over a joke about the two teams we love. The Sabres have stunk (real bad) for some time now. Something we're all in together. If we cant laugh at it, what can we do?

Cant have poor drafting if you trade away all your draft picks for a rapist the owner loves.

Just a reminder that the Dolphins passed on Herbert. LOOOOOOOL