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Sad news, I'm sure she's back with Bogie again after so many years. RIP.

49ers and Ravens did as well. I've heard nothing but good comments from the Ravens' players on the local sports here... though they did get to stay at home. I don't know how the 49er players felt about it, but I can see where they wouldn't like being on the road so far away for so long. I don't think Fred would care so much if the scrimmages were in WNY instead of Latrobe.

Well, there's always the franchise poster...not really hate, but you know what I mean. I'll stick with EJ for now based on potential, though I still say the much-maligned Fitz was the best Bills QB since Flutie. Tragic but true.

My strategy will be the same, either watch it at a bar or just find an on-line stream. I'd rather not deal with any Customer Service reps if I don't have to.

1. High Motor2. Lunch Pailer 3. Playing a skill position That's 3 strikes against him for some. Other than an occasional slam here & there, I don't hate him... but until he finally does something on the field in a game, I'll continue to be unimpressed.

Nice post Badol. As always, your analysis is a must-read, spot-on & greatly appreciated.

I think there's a huge difference for most 'pessimists/realists' between watching the games & venting/talking smack about them on here. As much as I slammed Brain Dead Drew on this board, I never once wanted him to do bad when the game was on. It's really so simple. If EJ starts looking consistently good, most of the criticism will die down (not all, but most). Until then, the noise is just going to get louder & louder until he either looks the part & turns it around or is gone. As usual, those who don't like the noise better learn to deal with it, because people are going to vent.

Hmmm... 1. Zero mobility. 2. Intelligence issues. and most importantly 3. Epic choker at crunch time in big games. I would once again have to say NO.

Exactly. But that's in the past, here's to brighter days!

Roosevelt is back too, but I give him a lot of slack after that play he made against the Giants, that was pretty sweet. I used to religiously trash Coy Wire till he blocked that punt to help beat the Felons, then I backed off. If Hogan makes this team again and finally looks impressive in a regular season game, I'll be cool with him too.

Chris Hogan (next Wes Welker) is still around.

Choo Choo Coleman

Ted had a pretty pedestrian beginning to his NFL career with the 49ers... but he did finally develop into a very good to great player with the Bills, and he sure did play at a high level for a very long time. If DL-men like Fred friggin' Dean & Cortez Kennedy can make it into the HOF, then Ted can too, he was better than either of them. If it ever happens, I think it'll end up being a pretty long wait though.

Indeed. It's not easy having high standards.

I thought he looked great on that live NFL Network interview a few minutes ago. Maybe my imagination, but I liked how he kept his back turned away from Irvin after MI brought up the 4 SB losses.

Outstanding, congrats again Andre!

The new era may be here, but anything is possible when it comes to the Bills. I'm not predicting they will tank this season, not at all. It's so early, but right now, I'm thinking 8-8... and unlike some, I don't necessarily think it's playoffs or bust. Depending on your perspective, 8-8 is mediocre ... but if the team looks significantly better on the field than the recent past, I think that will probably buy everyone another year. I don't think another 6-10 season will be acceptable, especially if it's a 2003-like 6-10. Less than 6 wins, changes HAVE to be made IMO.

Amen. I'm actually very optimistic about this team's chances now that the new era is here, for the first time really since the TD years.... but if they end up tanking another season, everyone needs to go.

I don't see the similarity either... but If indeed he is the next Wes Welker as I've read on this board, let's trade him to the Pats for a 2nd round pick. We could use it next year with no #1. He may turn into an all-pro with Brady throwing to him, but I'm willing to take that risk.

If they only had more time...

Thanks Drew.

Good info there. I do miss the days where player-for-player trades were much more common. Dennis Shaw for Ahmad Rashad was great for the Bills. Bob Chandler for Phil Villapiano was a win-win for both teams. But then again, there was the Lamonica trade DOH.

Enjoy?!?!? WTF I did NOT enjoy reading that.

False start, 1st-and-15.