Uffalo Ills Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Fill me in. Why are we front runners? Why is Cleveland? What is this madness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 If I recall, the league won't choose teams with a new coach, so that would eliminate the Bills. Since Pettine is in year two the Browns would be eligible (although the league could throw out the rules and pick a team). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) If I recall, the league won't choose teams with a new coach, so that would eliminate the Bills. Since Pettine is in year two the Browns would be eligible (although the league could throw out the rules and pick a team). I am not sure if the the rule is that they "won't pick" teams with new coaches, but rather, they will not force a team with a new coach to participate. Notice how really successful franchises (like the Pats* for instance) don't use that logic? "Most likely nothing" means "possibly something". Does the team get anything positive (in the wins column) from appearing? Take a look at who participates in that show. With the exception of the Ravens, no team has won the Super Bowl since the show went on the air (and they appeared in 2001). That's not the company the Bills should be keeping. Act like a champ, not a chump! Because they have had such a difficult time drawing teams to do the show over the past years, about 2 years ago, the NFL mandated that every team will be forced to participate at some time or another. No team in their first year with a new coach will be forced to participate, though, as I understand it, they could volunteer. I think too, they will not require a Super Bowl participating team to participate the following season. Also, no team will ever be forced to participate more than once within (I believe) 5 years. Like it or not, the Bills will be on it sooner than later. For those who have watched the series faithfully, I think most would agree, the Rex/Jets season was the most entertaining of all. Rex swears like a mother!@#$er. I loved hearing the pious Tony Dungy among others, get so upset with Rex. Edited March 23, 2015 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I am not sure if the the rule is that they "won't pick" teams with new coaches, but rather, they will not force a team with a new coach to participate. This. The rule is that if no team volunteers the NFL can force a team but only teams that meet certain conditions like not having a new coach. So the Bills could agree to be on there, but the NFL can't force the Bills to do it if no team volounteers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Fill me in. Why are we front runners? Why is Cleveland? What is this madness? The browns are front runners (see Vic Carucci link). The Bills aren't. Edited March 23, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 If you look back you should see the Bills may not be eligible for Hard Knocks well maybe some fans need a hard knock upside the head.... ;) FWIW according to this tread. It aint gonna happen forcibly at least http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24939058/redskins-giants-among-9-nfl-teams-eligible-for-2015-hard-knocks The Giants, Redskins, Browns, Texans, Jaguars, Titans, Vikings, Buccaneers and Rams are all eligible to be compelled by the league to participate because they don't meet any of the three criteria Here's the rest of the teams are exempt from being forced to appear on the show: Playoffs Last Two Years: Patriots, Steelers, Bengals, Ravens, Colts, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Cowboys, Eagles, Packers, Lions, Panthers, Saints, Seahawks, Cardinals New Head Coach: Bills, Jets, Raiders, Bears, 49ers, Falcons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) To quote HC Rex Ryan, "Well they typically don't pick teams with a new head coach, or playoff teams from the year prior, so I don't expect us to be a choice for quite a while." Edited March 23, 2015 by BuffaloHokie13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 If you look back you should see the Bills may not be eligible for Hard Knocks well maybe some fans need a hard knock upside the head.... ;) We know they aren't doing it. The link says the Browns are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 To quote HC Rex Ryan, "Well they typically don't pick teams with a new head coach, or playoff teams from the year prior, so I don't expect us to be a choice for quite a while." I love that thinking. Assuming we're gonna be a playoff team.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 the Giants would probably get them the most viewers but I don't see any interesting story lines with that team. there's some drama with the Redskins and Gruden trying to pick a QB. that might be a selling point. Cleveland is kind of blah except for the Johnny Manziel stuff but Pettine has been on Hard Knocks in the past so the producers might be comfortable with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 We know they aren't doing it. The link says the Browns are. I didn't look back to the previous page. My bad. :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 From an unbiased point of view, between Rex, McCoy, Incognito, and new ownership, we would be the most entertaining team. If we volunteer for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 From an unbiased point of view, between Rex, McCoy, Incognito, and new ownership, we would be the most entertaining team. If we volunteer for it.they were just talking about the browns going on hard knocks on local sports radio in Cbus. All three guys on the show said the #1 team they would want to see on Hard Knocks this year is the Bills. And none are bills fans or have ties to Bflo. Pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negativo Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 @viccarucci: The #Bills were asked by the #NFL if they'd be interested in being featured on HBO's Hard Knocks tthis summer, They said no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 @viccarucci: The #Bills were asked by the #NFL if they'd be interested in being featured on HBO's Hard Knocks tthis summer, They said no. I was just going to post the same thing. I'm glad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 There goes that! As we expected, new coaching staff probably doesn't want the distraction. The Bills are the most interesting story in the NFL though and people are taking notice. But I may be a bit biased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 who better than the Johnny Rehab story? it is a shoe in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 LeBron will no doubt make an appearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 There goes that! As we expected, new coaching staff probably doesn't want the distraction. The Bills are the most interesting story in the NFL though and people are taking notice. But I may be a bit biased Nah man. Between Rex, Incognito, and McCoy, the Bills would be the best team for the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 well, let's root for Cleveland so at least we get to see the Bills when they scrimmage together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 well, let's root for Cleveland so at least we get to see the Bills when they scrimmage together And then as beerball pointed out, claim they don't show The Bills enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 well, let's root for Cleveland so at least we get to see the Bills when they scrimmage togetheryeah that's kind of the best of both worlds. Bills will get one episode, browns will have to deal with the whole series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 @SalSports: According to @viccarucci those Bills/Browns joint practices are indeed happening for 2 days in Rochester. Then a preseason game in Cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) so Hard Knocks by default? @SalSports: According to @viccarucci those Bills/Browns joint practices are indeed happening for 2 days in Rochester. Then a preseason game in Cleveland Edited March 24, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 so Hard Knocks by default? if the browns do it, yes. At least one episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm confident the Johnny Rehab story will be told if the browns do it, yes. At least one episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Vic Carucci tweeted its looking like Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Vic Carucci tweeted its looking like Browns.he reported yesterday that they were a front runner. But Pettine said today that they would not volunteer for it. And ray farmer said they will request the nfl not make them do it because of they have a QB coming out if rehab and they don't want it splashed across TV. So the nfl will need to make them do it - probably not a good look for the league if they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 @viccarucci: My story on the #Bills turning down a chance to be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks: http://t.co/eP5KYoun5C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 The Browns being picked has Jimmy Haslem all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Dammit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/story?storyId=12550843 Browns won't volunteer for Manziels sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/story?storyId=12550843 Browns won't volunteer for Manziels sake Not Volunteering may NOT be an option for them Also did it say that they will volunteer for their own sake? Edited March 24, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 @viccarucci: My story on the #Bills turning down a chance to be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks: http://t.co/eP5KYoun5C Boo! Love me some Hard Knocks - that would have made training camp even more must watch TV (you know, if you consider the videos posted on bb.com "tv"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 LeBron will no doubt make an appearance Showing off that dome about to get some of that Bosley and Rogain cash. Boo! Love me some Hard Knocks - that would have made training camp even more must watch TV (you know, if you consider the videos posted on bb.com "tv"). This. Would have been some great must see TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bills reportedly one of three candidates: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/22/report-hard-knocks-narrowing-its-list-browns-not-on-it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bills reportedly one of three candidates: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/22/report-hard-knocks-narrowing-its-list-browns-not-on-it/ If this is true, we need to sign Michael Sam and assign him to room with Incognito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 We'd still have to volunteer, and I believe Rex said he didn't plan to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bills reportedly one of three candidates: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/22/report-hard-knocks-narrowing-its-list-browns-not-on-it/ The Bills have no interest in being on Hard Knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 If this is true, we need to sign Michael Sam and assign him to room with Incognito. Too late. He'll be doing things the French way now. @TomPelissero Michael Sam has signed with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, per one of his agents, Joe Barkett. It's a one-year deal with an option for 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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