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On 6/4/2022 at 9:28 AM, H2o said:
His lawyer basically admitted guilt. There are so many ills in this whole situation. His lawyer saying massages with a "Happy Ending" are not a crime. The fact Watson paid the business owner $5,000 to send women his way (because he's a nice guy ya know
). The fact that Watson asked to be covered with a towel or, even a wash cloth, instead of a standard sheet. The fact that he solicited NUMEROUS massage therapists. All of the stories of the plaintiffs being dang near identical. The fact that they denied, denied, denied, and now his lawyer makes this statement. The fact he tried to settle twice, but wanted a strict NDA for them to settle. The fact he sat on the stand and committed perjury saying he wasn't looking for sexual favors because he "has a girlfriend". The fact he admitted the one girl was crying, just as she testified, through text messages to her after the incident and claims he didn't know why. The fact his lawyer is now trying to walk back that statement. This guy is an unrepentant predator who doesn't deserve the privilege of donning an NFL uniform ever again.
My friend you are speaking 100% straight facts. I am bewildered as to what is taking Goodell so long to make a decision regarding what Watson's punishment will be. I don't know why, but I have this horrible, sinking feeling deep in my gut that Watson will get what amounts to a slap on the wrist. I don't have any legitimate explanation for feeling this way, but I do. I agree with you wholeheartedly that I don't think he should ever be allowed to play again. However, I can't shake this negative feeling that Watson somehow dodges a big one, and gets something like a 3 or 4 game suspension.
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2 hours ago, No_Matter_What said:
I think it was pretty clear from his own video that we overpaid to get him. His agent said something like Bills offered more than they even expected.
Nothing wrong with that since we are talking about Von Miller. He just needs to produce next three years and help us win a Lombardi.
And it's really not a surprise that other teams were interested and that he talked to other teams.
Did we overpay to get him? I won't refute that statement, but the bottom line is, ANY team besides the Rams would have had to do the sams, that's just the nature of the business nowadays. And while yes it's about the money to a healthy degree, I genuinely believe everything Von said regarding wanting to come to Buffalo, wanting to play for another contender, and with Josh Allen. I was particularly moved by the conversation he had with his dad, and how his dad felt like Buffalo just made all the sense in the world. I personally admired the way Miller handled the whole process..and he hasn't even played a down yet and he's already having a substantial impact to this team.
Not to get too far off topic, but remember the days when players only used Buffalo as a negotiating standpoint? KNOWING we would have to throw the bank at top level talent to even get them to entertain the idea of coming? Only to wait til we threw the Brinks truck at em and then get a better offer elsewhere? Long gone are those days...and I LOVE hearing so many players now say how much they want to come here, to a winner, to a top notch organization, with a culture of winning, success, family...we ARE the destination now....
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Effing love to see stuff like this. I really don't think it can be emphasized enough just how influential Von has the potential to be. And to see all 3 of our young edge guys there in attendance says to me they're serious about taking their games to another level. Nothing but good things to take away from this...
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10 hours ago, stevestojan said:
I’ve said this before but I think that video is a highlight for Tom more than anything. Dude got hit by a Mack ***** truck and got up in 1 second.
Agree 100%. I love watching that clip as much as the next man, but damn seeing Brady jump up like that, clapping his hands, as much as I hate him, I have no choice but to respect him for taking that mollywhop....if that was me getting hit like that, I woulda just turned into a pile of dust, right on the field...
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28 minutes ago, BTB said:
Players under contract who choose to skip voluntary workouts just because they have not received a new contract of their liking, can go pound salt.
I’m looking at you Poyer.
Not to sound cliche, but this really is just about business, and Poyer is the least of my concerns at this time. He's a consummate professional, a hard worker, and he wants to be here, and Beane WILL get it done.
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Thank you for all your insightful articles and for all of your hard work. I certainly appreciate all the time it takes to contribute such well thought out pieces, and will also miss your regular write-ups. That just means when you do post content, we'll all be that much more appreciative.
Thank you again, and may your pen flow like the mighty Niagara when you DO take the time to bless us with your articles.
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6 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:
I would rather get that west coast trip done week 1. Plus week 1 is always unpredictable. I would like to face a top team week 1.
Agree 100%. Better to get that long west coast trip out of the way, and more importantly, IMO, week one is completely unpredictable. Yes LA will be pumped up for this game, but so will we. And I think that the unpredictability of the game will benefit the defenses more than the offenses, and I would LOVE to see Von collect two or three sacks right out of the gate, on his way to a 16 sack season. When I dream I dream big...
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On 5/7/2022 at 11:42 AM, MrEpsYtown said:
Trentative Edwards
EJ “Slow eyes” Manuel
Donte Whiffner
Chis “Lunchpail” Kelsay
Ko “I’m Famous” Simpson
I enjoyed all of your nicknames, but these 5 were hilarious!!! I gotta go with Donte Whiffner as my fav of the bunch!! 😅
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10 minutes ago, Big Turk said:
According to this tweet on a confirmed schedule leak...
https://mobile.twitter.com/jacksettleman/status/1524148174952280067
Nice!! Keep the primetime games coming!
I can't wait for Thursday to get here, I'm PRAYING we get that Thursday night season kick-off game vs the Rams! We gotta get it, it makes the most sense, from a ratings standpoint, as we're already looked at by a great many as early super bowl favorites, the Rams are the defending champs, and Von will be facing off against his former team....it's THE matchup!!
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10 hours ago, billybrew1 said:
And we’ll see how Beane drafted DEs the past two years….They don’t take big steps this year our defense is likely to be like last year’s with whoever scores last the winner…Plus, our new DTs have a big say in how we do this year…
Did McBeane hire the right guys? How badly do they want a Super Bowl? On top of that we have Shaq and Phillips as insurance and to be part of the rotation. I have a little more faith in them because I know what they’re here for… Can this defense spring Jordan like the last one? I hope everyone is working out as we speak because that is what we are going to need….
I have to say I disagree with you on one aspect. With regard to the DE's Beane has invested in the past two years, Rousseau, Basham and Epenesa, I don't think that if they don't take big steps this year that our defense will be like last years. I think the addition of Miller, plus Settle and Jones, and to a lesser degree Lawson and Phillips, we are going to see a much improved defense. Honestly I think Miller is going to help the young DE's tremendously, and I do believe we'll see strides from Rousseau, Epenesa, and perhaps even Basham. But I highly doubt we see the same thing we saw last year...
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Not so Grumpy Old Men...
Not gonna lie that pic is just a tad spooky....but hopefully it's one of them many years and at least two or three Lombardi trophies later...
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7 hours ago, Yantha said:
I'd take a corner if the board shaped up that way in the first.
Really depends on who might slip down to 25. There are players in our first round BIG BOARD that I'd take over a corner. I agree that corner is a huge need, but at the same time, I think we should have addressed this need a bit more in FA.
Do we really want to make a serious superbowl challenge with ANY rookie corner matching up against a seasoned vet, playoff-caliber WR?
Corners need developing, even the best draftees.
You make a very good point about rookie CB's lining up against seasoned, pro bowl caliber WR's, which is what I envision with us, seeing as though we'll most likely
be playing in January for years to come. And the only CB's in this draft I feel could do that year one with minimal developing are the big 4, Gardner, Stingley, McDuffie, and Booth. Even if you factor in players slipping due to runs at other positions, reaches, and head-scratchers, I fear all 4 may be gone by pick #25. If we do go CB round 1, then Beane may have no choice but to trade up to have to go get our guy, which I'm totally okay with. If he stays put my head says we go WR, which I believe a very attractive option will still be available to us (Williams).
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47 minutes ago, SaratogaMike said:
You can have Skyy. I'd rather have Calvin Austin.
My sentiments exactly. If we're gonna go the route of undersized, speedy WR's, I'd much rather prefer Austin. I will say I like Moore's physicality over Austin's, he isn't afraid of contact, and will fight for balls. However, Austin's got blazing speed and gets separation routinely cause of that extra gear. Moore ran a solid 4.41 forty, but Austin ran a smoking 4.32. Austin also has the potential to be a PR.
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4 hours ago, Rochesterfan said:
What are you planning to give up for this - Holy Cow. Sauce is going top 10 and most likely top 5 - so are you giving up the next couple 1st 2023/and 2024. All of our picks in this draft and a 1 next year don’t get us high enough to get to 5.
There is almost no way to move up and get Sauce and still have a 2nd round pick to grab Watson.
I love the idea of Gardner, but I don’t care how aggressive your GM is moving from 25 to 5 is reckless and will hurt you badly for years to come. Rather draft Booth in the 20’s and have ammo to draft several other good players to offset the price we are paying now.
You'll get no argument out of me. I posted the same sentiment in another thread yesterday, because an article in the Syracuse Post Standard had a mock draft that had us trading up with the Giants for their 1st rounder at #7, and had us only giving up our 1st this year, our 3rd this year, and next year's 1st and 5th rounders. In my opinion that trade seemed too light. To jump 18 spots I believe it would take much more than a swap of 1sts, our 3rd, and a 1st and 5th next year....if the Giants made that trade I imagine they'd purchase one London as well..
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1 hour ago, LeGOATski said:
Good possibility that a CB is BPA there.
Agree for sure, my fear is that if we sit put at #25, the guys I covet, and feel could step in from day one and start opposite Tre, Gardner, Stingley, McDuffie, Booth, will all be gone.
I'm praying Beane gets aggressive and moves up and goes after Sauce. If you're gonna move up, go big and go after the cream. Sauce has the potential to be even better than Tre, with dreamlike measurables, and if i read it correctly, he NEVER allowed a touchdown?? Jesus.
Then for the sake of double dipping, I move up again in the 2nd and grab Watson. Draft grade, regardless of remaining picks, A+.
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Sauce Gardner
Christian Watson
Hey if you're gonna dream dream big...
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Not sure how many of you saw it, but an article in the Syracuse Post Standard has us trading up to take Sauce Gardner.
While I would absolutely be thrilled with this scenario unfolding, doesn't it seem a bit unrealistic in that we seemingly didn't have to give up very much to jump 18 spots from 25th up to 7th? I feel like we would have to give up way more to make that move...we're talking about the consensus best corner in the draft, could even possibly be better than Tre someday, and the CB2 spot filled in the most delicious way...
"The best way to gain some separation from the rest of the pack? Make a bold move.
In our mock 2.0, the Bills do just that and add some sauce to their secondary.
*TRADE* Round 1, Pick 7: CB Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, Cincinnati
Bills receive: 2022 1st (7)
Giants receive: 2022 1st round pick (25), 2022 3rd round pick (89), and 2023 1st round pick, 2023 5th round pick"
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20 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:
I’m intrigued about trading up for Thibodeaux if he starts to slide. He can learn from Von and we’d have an excellent rotation
I watched his YouTube highlights, and damn if dude doesn't bring the nasty....Jesus he's a beast....but I won't allow myself to even dream of Thibodeaux, as I don't imagine him falling past pick 5, and we don't have the real estate to make a jump like that....plus I don't think McDermott would go after him for some reason.
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I think it's just in my nature to worry a little about each and every opponent we face, each and every Sunday. Remember, any team has the potential to win any given Sunday. HOWEVER, count me among those who have definitely made the transition from hoping we win each week, to EXPECTING to win every week. This team, this roster is absolutely loaded with talent, starting with none other than our All-World unicorn of a QB, Mr. Josh Allen. I've never said this before today, but I expect us to beat every team we face. There is not a single team in this league that I look at and think if we beat them it's an upset. This organization as a whole is a winner from top to bottom. I've gone from "if" to "when" as it relates to hoisting the Lombardi. We've never been closer than we are now, and I couldn't be more excited about this upcoming season. As we all know, so many things have to happen in order to win the super bowl, a little luck included, but this team has drastically reduced all those extra variables, and put us in a position that for the most part, we just to need to line up, play our best version of Buffalo Bills football, and the "W's" will pile up.
I hope you guys are as ready for the ride this year as I am, because this is about to be one helluva season.
LFG!!!
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On 3/30/2022 at 8:07 AM, Royale with Cheese said:
I think this question is probably best suited for the those in the mid 30's to late 40's age group but certainly anyone can answer.
I grew up in the 80's and started really understanding and loving football right as the Bills started their Super Bowl run. First memories of watching the Bills was Harmon's drop and then Kelly's pick to Clay Matthews. My friend tells me if the Bills weren't that good, I probably would have followed another team. Them being so good attached me to them because kids like to cheer for good teams.
I disagreed. My whole family is from Buffalo and football was just our household. I'm positive that I would have been just as diehard if they were bad....like if my childhood was the Mularkey/Williams/Jauron years instead of Levy.
If the Bills had nothing in their history like the Browns and Lions....would your fandom be as strong? Without those great 90's teams...would your interest be less today?
What was your interest level during the drought?
Holy crap our first memories are identical. My first real memories of the Bills, at least concrete enough to accurately name players, were also of that playoff game vs the Browns. In all honesty, I began taking an interest and watching the Bills in 1980, at the age of 6, seeing Joe Ferguson handing it off to Joe Cribbs, tossing passes to Jerry Butler, and seeing big Freddy Smerlas on the d line. But I specifically remember that playoff game in 1989. I was 15 years old, and my dad and I had gone to our old house to paint it and get it ready to sell. So it was just he and I in there, and we had brought a tv with us to watch the game while we painted. I remember Harmon dropping that pass in the end zone and Kelly throwing a pick a few plays later to seal the defeat. I remember that was the first time I was actually hurt we lost.
However, the four year super bowl run most definitely strengthened my love of the Bills. The first super bowl, after the loss I don't think I spoke to anyone for like two weeks. The 2nd year in the loss to the Redskins, I remember being pissed and frustrated. The 3rd year, during the colossal beatdown we suffered by the Cowboys, I was 18 years old, and was serving over in Korea. The beatdown was so bad, I remember going to get a haircut at halftime. And the last year, I really thought we were going to pull it off. We were up at halftime. But that 2nd half, after that Cowboy TD drive where Emmitt Smith basically ran the whole drive himself, scored the TD and ripped his helmet off, I had a sick feeling the Cowboys were about to take over, and they did. I remember just being kinda numb to the whole thing.
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16 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:
If Beane wants to assure our pass rush is an absolute nightmare…moving up to NYG at 5 or 7 for Thibodeaux would do that.
Stingley and Sauce also appeal to me
Moving up into 14-19 range for Jameson Williams I’d also like
Before you just mentioned it, I hadn't even allowed myself the opportunity to envision Thibodeaux coming to the Bills, as I figured he'd be a top 5 pick. But good God, talk about a pass rush...Miller, Rousseau, Thibodeaux, Oliver...someone said it in a different thread, we could be the first D line to actually kill a quarterback....
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4 hours ago, billybrew1 said:
We’re going to do both (a vet and a draft pick) absolutely. After signing the vet it may not be the first pick but round four at the very latest probably first to third round. If by some chance the FA signing falls thru, then we have to draft two guys that can play possibly in week one. In fact we may get three corners.
I list needs as CB -OG/WR (tie) another corner, RB, LB, P, OT….
I think we need a player at each position.
RB is a tough one. We have good backs in Singletary, Duke Johnson and Moss but none have Star potential. The only way we should take a back is if the Back is easily BPA but then we’d lose out on the better WRs and without him if Davis or Diggs goes down we’re probably screwed. So it’s a conundrum. A great back could take us to another level, but if Diggs goes down it could cripple the offense. We need another good outside WR. I’d say for sure. The same almost with OG we need a capable backup and someone to replace Saffold next year (probably). Another thing to note is that Saffold is now injury prone at 34 so the OG need is even higher….that’s why I have it as a tie with WR.
To sum up, we’ve really gotta hit CB, WR and OG with good draft picks…
LB is also is also a sneaky need with Klein gone….We’ll have trouble going to our true 4-3 and when Edmunds or Milano goes down the need is greatly multiplied. (And Milano usually goes down a couple weeks.)
Bottom line: Not only do you need the best 22, it’s the best 53 that wins SuperBowls. You gotta have that depth to win Super Bowls.
Not many people think we still have many holes but we do. We could even use a guy that can challenge Doyle for the swing OT job too, even if he doesn’t make the team, maybe we can call him up from the practice squad if someone goes down. Doyle is still unknown. Be prepared!
Go Bills!
Go Bills!
Good point you bring up about Saffold being injury prone, I didn't really think about that, or how it affects our G depth...
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Damn good looking roster if you ask me, damn good. I haven't been this excited for an upcoming season in all my years as a Bills fan. I EXPECT us to win every game.
We address CB either via FA or a stud draft pick, and this roster will be, dare I say, complete.
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Crap, they got me...but when I saw the "and ranch of course", I knew something was really really wrong. But I still didn't get it....damn I need to be better.
LMAO @ Detroit Lines
JA reveals two key improvements for 2022
in The Stadium Wall
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Love to hear this from JA. The kid works hard every year to be better and better. I don't think it's possible to be any more excited for an upcoming season as I am for this one.
One question I have regarding Allen is, as excellent and lethal of a runner he's proving to be, because he's never been more valuable to this team then he is today, will we see significantly less called QB runs? I don't think it can be underestimated how back-breaking his runs have been to opposing defenses.