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Just now, JoPar_v2 said:
You didn’t watch the KC game. You looked at the box score, didn’t you. It’s okay, we’re your friends here. Use the phrase “ground and pound” to describe houston’s offense and I just need to jump and try and help you out.
Nope watched the game junior!
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17 minutes ago, Watkins101 said:
I realize this is exaggeration on purpose, but Josh has been never come close to a game that good, and Baker hasn't had a game that bad. You can't say this at all.
Who cares - WIN OR LOSE!
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11 minutes ago, BringBackOrton said:
Mahomes has won almost twice as many games as Josh Allen so lol.
History is great but no time like the present!
1 minute ago, CSBill said:Probably something wrong with me, but I take joy in that they both lost today. ?
I love it - so tired of the TBD crowd that constantly shake poms poms for these two - BringBackOrton!
5 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said:Link?
Ya whatever - I know your sad today!
6 minutes ago, blacklabel said:Methinks Mayfield has been a smidge overrated. Leads the league in turnovers yet every set of QB rankings I see has the guy rated ahead of other QBs who are playing better, JA included. I hate how these pundits cling to their pre-draft evaluations like players can't develop new/different skills in the league. Mayfield could throw six picks in a game but if he wins they'll highlight his good throws and kind of ignore the picks. Allen could go 24 for 30, 390 yards with four TDs and one pick in a victory and the pick would be the focal point.
What I'm trying to say is the guys who get paid to babble about football are usually turds.
As are many TBD posters!
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Since last year I have heard that Mayfield and Mahomes were the new Joe Montana and John Elway and Josh Allen a turnover machine! Looks like Josh is leading in the most important statistic - won loss record!! I also read constantly about the new NFL - pass crazy, showtime, arena football, scoreboards like a pinball machine. Looks like the mighty KC offense and Andy Reid can get beat by ground and pound offense and great defense - how can this be?
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2 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:
I didn’t say they do. Assuredly, we’re able to access tons more info than 2 newspapers and a half hour every Saturday these days. It’s the arrogance that gets my gout.
Exactly!!!!
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5 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:
For us, it was a charter bus from the local fire department. Head to fire hall around 8:30 for a pancake breakfast, load up and ship out to WMS. Safe, and Great memories made. Even had a keg and a bathroom on the bus!
#2 I agree that 17 years is utterly ridiculous. But I spent many years going to games @WMS & Rich (et al) following 1, 2 & 3 win teams -and loving every minute. The 17 year abyss had one 3-13 team. Otherwise, it was a charade of 6-10 through 9-7 teams that at least fostered hope every year and for a better tomorrow. I’d be more accepting and maybe even forgiving if -generally speaking- they weren’t such privileged asses with near zero respect for the entire legacy. Even here, a quick scan of topics usually tells me the approximate age of the OP at a glance and the corresponding drivel reinforces the belief. I’ll be hated for this, until they’re older..
I use to pick up the bus at Klines Restaurant in Pendleton, same thing pancakes then beer on the bus! Those were some tough days but would not trade for anything!
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7 minutes ago, vorpma said:
Chuck Knox took over a 3 - 11 team in 1978 and had the Bills in the playoffs by 1980. Marv Levy took over a 2 - 14 team in 1985 and made the playoffs by 1980; both efforts had great drafts and the Levy team stayed in the hunt for 12 years - to include Wade Phillips time. This team made horrible coaching, scouting, and drafting decisions throughout a 17 year period creating a culture of mediocrity - I remember posters on TBD thinking we were only a player away when in truth we were not even close. You don't fix 17 years of dysfunction in a "short amount of time" when you have to construct a new organization and culture. McBeane is in year three and has one playoff game under his belt and 2019 is shaping up pretty well, building an organization based on long term culture and character not fly by night divas!
And yes, the young fan base has earned their stripes as you say, but so have those of us that lived through 1968, 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1985 - you can't even imagine the pain!
Correction Levy had us in the playoffs by 1988 after just missing in 1987!
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4 hours ago, KayAdams said:
That's not fair to characterize the younger Bills fan base like that, for two reasons:
1. In the modern NFL, it's much easier to rebuild a team from scratch in a comparatively shorter amount of time. Three years is enough time to expect a competent GM and HC to take a cellar dweller to playoff contention.
2. Any Bills fan under 30 years old probably has no memory of a home playoff game or a playoff victory (January 1996). No professional sports fan should ever have to experience their favorite team missing the playoffs for 17 straight years. The young Bills fans who are still fans have more than earned their stripes.
Chuck Knox took over a 3 - 11 team in 1978 and had the Bills in the playoffs by 1980. Marv Levy took over a 2 - 14 team in 1985 and made the playoffs by 1980; both efforts had great drafts and the Levy team stayed in the hunt for 12 years - to include Wade Phillips time. This team made horrible coaching, scouting, and drafting decisions throughout a 17 year period creating a culture of mediocrity - I remember posters on TBD thinking we were only a player away when in truth we were not even close. You don't fix 17 years of dysfunction in a "short amount of time" when you have to construct a new organization and culture. McBeane is in year three and has one playoff game under his belt and 2019 is shaping up pretty well, building an organization based on long term culture and character not fly by night divas!
5 hours ago, KayAdams said:That's not fair to characterize the younger Bills fan base like that, for two reasons:
1. In the modern NFL, it's much easier to rebuild a team from scratch in a comparatively shorter amount of time. Three years is enough time to expect a competent GM and HC to take a cellar dweller to playoff contention.
2. Any Bills fan under 30 years old probably has no memory of a home playoff game or a playoff victory (January 1996). No professional sports fan should ever have to experience their favorite team missing the playoffs for 17 straight years. The young Bills fans who are still fans have more than earned their stripes.
And yes, the young fan base has earned their stripes as you say, but so have those of us that lived through 1968, 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1985 - you can't even imagine the pain!
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24 minutes ago, Helpmenow said:
Charlie Hennigan too
Yup and Don Floyd!
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Give me a break, they have been on top now for almost twenty years, scouting, drafting, coaching, and QB have nothing to do with it; they cheeeeaaaat! Please!
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1 minute ago, Rocket94 said:
Yes...just a more fun and simple time. Much more anticipation and the unknowing every Sunday. There was always the newscasts, the Buffalo News and Courier Express.
Buffalo Bills Highlights with Rick Azar and Buffalo Bills Preview with the late Ernie Warlick! No ESPN or NFL network back then! And Honest Harry - Phil Ranallo!
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44 minutes ago, dwight in philly said:
Exactly! feel the same , not that we are "get off my lawn" type guys.. but when one sees the vitriol , goofy stuff .. it does get to you."thread police" nonsensical BS.. its refreshing a bit to re- hash the old days..
I know the Buffalo fans of the 1960's had a better understanding and appreciation of the game; the rebuilds of Knox and Polian were appreciated much more by fans and it wasn't this I want it and I want it now mentality!
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30 minutes ago, Ennjay said:
You're making me curious. I know Tenn is the big state school but the local SEC team in Nashville is Vanderbilt, which is private and usually a weak sister in football. Are you saying Nashville doesn't care about Vandy?
They do, but not like the Vols!
55 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:I feel pretty much the same. I can't help but feel the Bills played the Oiler's this past Sunday.
They did in my book and that team will always be the Oilers!
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3 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Ironic since the Vols are rarely a factor in the SEC.
Not since Peyton and never say that in Knoxville!
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2 hours ago, dwight in philly said:
I agree! loved my time in the 60's as young kid going to WMS.. awesome memories .. different era.. but a priceless one.. thanks for the great pics!
We were so lucky - why I get so frickin cranky on TBD - they just don't know!
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37 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:
As Dino used to sing “goin’ back to Houston...Houston...Houston”?
Being an ardent AFL fan I can never root for the Titans - they will always be the Oiler's that belong in Houston = George Blanda, Charlie Tolar, Sid Blanks!
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2 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said:
I didn’t see any disrespect toward the Bills fan base at all in the article. Complimentary , in fact. The writer is correct to point out that the Bills haven’t exactly been an iconic franchise that has ( bandwagon) fans all over the place after years of winning. While it’s true that the Cowboys, Steelers etc have those fans everywhere , the writer does seem a bit naive about just how many WNYers have fled south due to high taxes and brutal weather. Not all those Bills fans traveled to Nashville from Buffalo. The Bills have fans all over the southeastern US in particular, and their loyalty comes from their WNY roots. They’re not bandwagon fans following a big winner rather than root for a team closer to their geographical location.
Well put!! The research triangle - Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill has multiple Bills bars and a huge base from western New York! Still die hard Bills and Sabres fans!
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Great post, great time to a Bills fan and really lucky to have been one during the old AFL; here's to Ange Coniglio!!!!!
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Having lived in Tennessee, close to Nashville, for almost twenty years of my life, the state and city remain firmly entrenched in college sports. Growing up in Buffalo with family members holding season tickets since 1960, the excitement and love for the Bills is just not present for the Titans; in Nashville the night before the game most more interested in the outcome of the Vols starting a freshmen quarterback. Not sure how this going to turn out for the Titans and Nashville.
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1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:
I enjoy the Bills every season. Even when we suck. But part of my enjoyment of the Bills is to scrutinise them. In everything they do. I enjoy the process as much as the winning and I reserve the right to scrutinise every single decision they make. That doesn't make me any less of a fan.
OK, no argument, but stop blowing snot bubbles!
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2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:
Only when people start ridiculous topics telling us all that we shouldn't frett passing on a superstar.
OK BFD!!! Try to get over it and enjoy the 2019 Bills and quit crying!
3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:Only when people start ridiculous topics telling us all that we shouldn't frett passing on a superstar.
Drama Queens!
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Why does TBD always have drama - we are 4 - 1!
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4 hours ago, ProcessTruster said:
relax. It'll be next year, after another draft and FA period, and after Allen's second year, before the offense catches up to the defense in terms of talent and effectiveness. Still have questions on the O Line and WR, and Allen is obviously still pretty raw.
For McBeanes, this is all just a process of roster upgrade after roster upgrade. Will take a full 3 years. This is year 3. Next year is the year, IMHO. This year, just get to 10 wins and get in the tournament again. they ain't winnin' anything this year.
at this time last year, you all wanted to fire the whole lot of them.. keep your pants on
Trust the Process.
Good post! Just win baby! Develop a winning culture, we still are rebuilding, still work in process and lot's of fun to watch! Reminds me of 1979 or 1987, good things are coming!
1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:Call me crazy. I like winning. Don't care how.
They want showtime or they lose focus; has to be the Pinball Wizard, me I'm with you - just win baby!
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1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:
...he made the moves that were necessary to establish what type of environment he and McDermott wanted......painful?...yes?....is there ever a good time to do it?...nope.....bite the bullet and "no guts...no glory...no bawls...no blue chips"......was comical to sit back and watch the "TBD GM Wannabees (NEVER hired yet so noted)" chime in with , "...fire McBene...fire McDermott...hell fire the beerman......our clueless Owner sucks...." yada yada......the visual of that gang typing away from the safety of their "under the desk fortress" caused me to "double my monthly Depends budget".....BUT...I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night...SMH...........
You know they will be back - all it takes is a loss or two!
Mayfield and Mahomes
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Go to your room and watch the replay son!