Jerry Jabber

Even Eric Davis from NFL network chalked up the Jets sweeping the Bills this coming year. The only way public opinion about the Bills is going to change is the Bills making the playoffs.

I'm looking forward to seeing Cutler get sacked, hit, and running for his life in the season opener.

Both Gregg Williams and Mike Mularkey held scrimmages against other teams when they were the Bills HC. The highest wins in a season they had were 8 (Williams) and 9 (Mularkey). Since Jauron stopped scrimmages against other teams, the highest wins that he and Gailey had in a season were 7 (Jauron) and 6 (Gailey). IMO, having scrimmages against other teams will only make the Bills better. Marrone is trying to get rid of the losing culture in Buffalo, so if this is part of what it takes to change that culture, then the players will have to deal with it.

Normally I would agree with Freddie, but considering how bad the Bills have been over the past 14 years, I disagree with him on his one. Once Jauron was hired, he stopped the scrimmages against other teams, which I thought was a very stupid move. IMO, having practices against another team makes you more prepared for the season. Since Jauron stopped the Bills practices against other teams, the highest amount of wins the Bills had since was 7 in one season, otherwise the Bills have mostly won 6 games in a season. Even the great teams have scrimmages against other teams. The Patriots scrimmaged against the Redskins last week before they played against each other over the weekend. Overall, I'm glad to see Marrone bringing back the scrimmages, as this will not only help EJ Manuel and the young players on the team get better prepared for the season, but will help the team as whole to be ready.

Thanks!

Is Manuel playing? According to nfl.com, Lewis is playing right now.

http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/08/08/nhl-owner-nba-founder-among-signed-bills-nondisclosure-agreement-hyatt-hotel-heirs-sniffing-around/

Taco Bell is a sport franchise?

I thought the NFL prohibits someone to own sports franchises in two different cities?

Howard WGR @hsimon62 so if Jim Kelly is hooked up with undisclosed #Bills bidder meeting with trust today its another group that wouldnt move team#hurray Retweeted by WGR 550 Two sources: Jim Kelly has hooked on with a Bills bidder, and they are meeting with the team's trust today. http://billsblitz.wp.buffalonews.com/2014/08/07/sources-many-eight-bills-suitors-scheduled-person-presentations-donald-trump-went-first-wednesday/?preview=true&preview_id=198271&preview_nonce=66b318ef1a … Retweeted by WGR 550

So far, he's proven to be very inconsistent, but the Bills have no choice but to give him time. If he doesn't show significant improve by the end of the season, then the Bills need to look for a much better at option. With the talent level currently on this team, the Bills would be a Super Bowl contender with a Top 10 QB.

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2014/08/jim_kelly_bon_jovi_dan_patrick_cancer.html "Meanwhile, Kelly says he's part of a minority ownership group but has to wait to see how things shake out with the majority owners before figuring out his next move." So, is Jim waiting until a new Bills owner is approved to try and become a minority owner of the team?

How about RT Cornell Green, the turnstile that replaced Brad Butler?

I liked seeing Woods in the slot as he was able to run through blocks and get good yards after the catch/hits. Hopefully the Bills will use Woods in the slot this year as I feel he can be very effective there.

We forgot a couple of gems from the Boss Hogg [buddy Nix] era: Torrell Troup Ed Wang

If the Bills weren't playing, then I agree, the in-game interviews wouldn't bother me. I can tolerate Collinsworth as he's nowhere near as annoying as Theismann.

People are also forgetting about the great John McCargo. Ashton Youboty

I found it very annoying that NBC kept interviewing people during the game last night. It was very hard to keep up the play on the field as well as penalties that were called. I think NBC should either wait until halftime or when there is a break in the action to do interviews.

FB: Mike Viti

Keith Ellison Trent Edwards

Thanks! I read in a few articles about Pegula & Trump being selected, but nothing about the Toronto group. I find the Golisano angle to be interesting. He had dinner with Russ Brandon earlier in the year (after Ralph passed), so I'm wondering if he's the one the Bills trust really wants? I think Pegula can offer much more than Golisano as Pegula has more than double the money of Golisano.

Has there been any official word about the Toronto group being selected (or not) as finalists in the bidding process?

Quick question, how do you post pictures in the threads here? I have a good Bon Jovi one that I would like to post. Thanks!

That would be awesome!!

Thanks for the time and effort you put into your reports Astro!!