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I have seen very little to nothing of all the draftees. This draft was a statement on the desire for an improved defense. Theoretically, a strong/elite defense gets Josh and the offense on the field more often. My impression of both lines in the playoffs, against the Ravens and the Chiefs, was that they wilted at the end of both games. We can agree that a stronger pass rush would be nice. More time for Josh and a more productive and consistent running game would be special. Dial it down James Cook, your services are needed. i wasn’t impressed with the overuse of the tush push. More imaginative play calling and execution is needed near the goal line. The Bills receivers are fairly young. I expect them to improve in the upcoming season. In a more perfect world, would bringing back Amari Cooper be feasible, reasonable and possible? His window is closing. What is most important to him? A final infusion of money (Dallas) or a contract with a team that is within pecking distance of winning a Super Bowl? In a change of direction, would the Bills consider bringing Cooper back? A healthy Cooper and a full training camp could help him be more productive. Three months until training camp. Tick tick tick…

Sure, I’ll have another beer…

For those who grew up throwing snowballs, we know wet gloves shrink.

Can he block?

What is going on with that Euro RB that dazzled during past preseasons? Christian Wade? Evidently, he was not NFL caliber but he certainly made preseason more interesting. Nice draft. Changes are coming. Let’s hope they work. I would like the best lines in the league. Free agents of all types know dominant lines win Super Bowls.

SDSU has a wild nightlife culture on campus, near-campus and throughout town. I hope this story is not true. It sounds bad. The local media coverage has been very low key until today. Mostly, the LA Times and affiliate San Diego Tribune have given this story much attention. The university has been celebrating their brand new home stadium (in place of the former home of the SD Chargers, Qualcomm Stadium). Now this story is blowing up locally. Many seemingly have lawyered up. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/lawsuit-alleges-rape-by-sdsu-football-players-and-buffalo-bills-punter

TV: Team USA defeating the USSR in the 1980 Winter Olympics. There is confusion in regards to those who say they watched the game live. I did watch it live - during the dinner hour - it was live on Canadian TV via Buffalo cable TV. I believe CBC was the network. I have tried to research with no luck, who called the game in Canada. The Soviets hammered Team USA in an Olympic prelim 10-3. A similar result was expected. I was flipping channels and I found it live during the third period. The Soviets were up 3-2 which was a victory in itself. Then the USA knotted it and went ahead. Nobody else was watching with me! Between the game, the call and the crowd, it was amazing! Honorable mentions: Reggie Jackson’s three homer effort in the 1977 World Series clincher for the Yankees. I came in the door to catch #3! I am a big A’s fan and Reggie was my fave regardless of who he played for! Bills against Houston! All time classic! Live: Seeing Wayne Gretzky beat Phil Esposito’s season goal scoring record in 1982 at the Aud. Gretzky netted a hat trick. Forgotten in the drama, Gilbert Perreault also had a hat trick! Buffalo fans booed Espo! (Espo was his greatest in the 1972 Summit Series). Honorable mention: 2011 WJC Gold Medal game in Buffalo. Russia came back from 3-0 deficit with five goals in the third period to beat Team Canada. Impressive comeback. Sadly, years later, some of the Russian players died in a plane crash Closed Circuit: Watching Sugar Ray Leonard’s defeat of Tommy Hearns in 1981 welterweight fight screened in the Aud!

Any long snappers still on the board? Cha cha now ya…

Al Cohol, are you out there?

When those angry winds come blasting off of Lake Erie in October and later, it is important to have an effective running game to get first downs and wear down the clock. A balanced offense makes Allen more dangerous and may allow Allen to have a healthier and longer career. Now draft a snowplow or two for the offensive line.

The Bills currently have four selections in Round 6.

I love winning! Nice burst out of the blocks tonight vs the Wild! TT with the winner and UPL standing tall! Solid team win! Keep it going!

I was supposed to be giving a half-assed effort to read up on the California governor situation before voting. Bleeeck!!! Then, I read the sad news about Norm. Then, my day went from bad to worse to bad again. Then, I started rewatching some of Norm’s old performances. Now, I am laughing again! Thanks Norm! Norm’s last Letterman performance:

The running game appeared in the last act! Take what they give you! A nice, nifty, well executed screen is usually helpful!

IMHO, over the last couple of season's I have see the Bills struggle with their running game and their pass rush. The Bills seemed to chase Rothlisberger yesterday fairly well but we know how he is (still). The d-line appeared gassed at the end of the game. The running logic is to develop the run in September because it is harder to pass, pass, pass in November onward especially in O. P. An effective run game can make Allen more dangerous to opponents. Teams are better able to defend against the Bills if the pass overemphasized. There is a lot to work on. Much of it is fixable. Humble pie is nasty. Get it fixed.

Cleveland Burning Rivermen...

Jennifer Love Hewitt...

Jessica Alba...

Sofia Vergara...

Adrienne Barbeau...

Sad news, I hope he has a full recovery. Robert was one of the most prolific acquisitions in franchise history. As an aside, Robert was not the first NHL player to total 100 points in a season. The first to achieve that total was Phil Esposito in 1968-69. https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_NHL_players_with_100-point_seasons Robert may have been the first Sabre to reach 100 points in a season.

What a comeback by the Habs. Two OT wins and a solid Game Seven. Price was awesome and the Habs pressed all over the ice. All that money for big name players for the Leafs and boom, out the door... I wish the Sabres kept Joel Armia. In more recent times, an upset series clincher would entice a semi-riot in Montreal’s centre-ville but not this time. At least not yet! The Jets are a tough team. This could be another seven game series. The Gordie's are not happy. So sore-y.

Good luck coach.

Reaching for a positive, Dylan Cozens is 6th in WHL scoring while everyone ahead of him has played more games than him. He will head to the pros next year which I hope includes a start with the Amerks. https://whl.ca/stats/players/270/1/points I miss the olden days when the Sabres made the playoffs.

Did anybody actually go to the Leafs game? I am curious how the Leaf fans reacted. No beer cans on the ice? I watched the Canadian feed without sound. I was in a “tavern”. They showed the run to the exits. Nice! Nice team effort by the Sabres! Bonjour / Bye... Gordie...