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Yeah, I think you're right about that. He was definitely pushing the first option, which was seats roughly equivalent to what I have now. Those would be in the Field Club section, Bills side, about the 40 yard line. Great seats, come with lots of amenities, but the price tag is crazy, and no cover or heat. I'm sure he got the message that I value cover/heat more than complimentary food, so the focus switched to the East Club. Once I asked about the front row, I think he understood I was serious and took the necessary steps. Couldn't get him to budge on parking, though.

I wasn't either. I went to the game on Saturday, and the season ticket holder next to me told me he went a couple weeks ago and was offered front row tickets in that section. But my rep at the Experience didn't mention anything, so I asked him if any of those sections had front row seats available. He said he thought they were all accounted for, but he would go ask the manager, and when he came back, two spots on the aisle in the front were, apparently, available. So I snagged them. I'm not sure if it's all part of a thing where they're maybe saving those tickets for certain people, but it didn't hurt to ask, and I ended up getting what I hoped for.

$8K per seat. That's a lot of money, but it's a bargain compared with the other offerings, unfortunately. Ticket prices are going through the roof, too. If I remember correctly, it's about $3700 per ticket for the season. That's about double what I pay now for lower bowl seats on the 45-yard line. That said, I'm pretty satisfied with getting the front row of the second club level. Correct, corner of the end zone on the visiting team side. It will be directly above where the visitor tunnel is.

So I finally had my Bills Experience visit today. They had some memorabilia and videos to get you in the mood, then several stations to review the look, feel, and details of the new stadium. Pretty well done overall. That said, I was mostly leaning towards not purchasing. As expected, I was only being offered club seats, and the PSLs and ticket prices were super high, too high for what I thought would be worthwhile. What changed my mind was I was able to find two seats in the East Club (visitors side) on the second club level, in the front row of the section. So, covered and heated, and also nobody in front of me, like the front row of a theater balcony. No standing needed! In a corner section (currently my seats are at the 45 yard line), so that’s a change for me. Still expensive, but a definite step down from the other offerings. Probably wouldn’t have done it if the first row seats weren’t available. Will be interesting to see what it will be like.

In case you were wondering, Oliver is back out on the sidelines for the second half in full uniform. Won’t be playing, but he looks fine and wasn’t hurt enough to change to street clothes.

FYI, Oliver is on the sidelines looking fine. Pointed to his right knee.

Beautiful day here in the stadium, but very windy. Going to be a challenging game for the kicking and return teams. GO BILLS

$40 and $50 is what I’m seeing.

Thanks, I probably would have done that anyway, but good to know.

Yeah, sounds like that was a problem, so just wondering how bad.

Been years since I went to a preseason game, and obviously all of the construction for the new stadium will impact things. Wondering what people think about drive times, parking, and such. How early to head out, which areas/roads to stay away from, and so forth. Thanks…

I mean, if he really wants a lot of children, sure why not.

That's why you don't put a roof on a stadium. Just get torn off by a tornado.

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I'm sensing a theme here...

These two statements are about as accurate an assessment of McDermott's philosophy as I've seen. Dorian has all the physical tools to be a great LB, he just seems to lack the mental part. I agree that it probably drives McDermott crazy.

Still can't believe he makes this first down.

Wow, I didn't realize he was that old. Hope he's doing well.

Lot of missed opportunities in that game. It was frustrating to watch. Thank goodness for that punt return TD.

I think the point is that you have to return it if the kick falls within the 25 yard line.

Link to video showing all of the new modified kickoffs from yesterday's game. I was not up for watching the game last night, but I was definitely interested in the new kickoffs. Fortunately, Chicago made a compilation of all of the kickoffs from the game last night. Here it is for those interested...

The camp battle nobody saw coming... They both have advantages and disadvantages, and both seem to have some decent upside. Not sure how they're gonna make that decision, especially since Davidson has already been on the PS twice before.

I know, right? I don't understand this at all.

Seriously. How soon we forget.

Proletariat seating.