SteveFreeman22 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Many interesting story lines : Rookie QB and another 1st round pick, Phillips and Williams, similar players starting and ending their careers, Shady alone would be entertaining, Mrs. Pegula taking over as President, breaking the drought and the "process" to return to the playoffs again this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, SteveFreeman22 said: Many interesting story lines : Rookie QB and another 1st round pick, Phillips and Williams, similar players starting and ending their careers, Shady alone would be entertaining, Mrs. Pegula taking over as President, breaking the drought and the "process" to return to the playoffs again this year. I don't understand why there has seemingly been a fear over at One Bills Drive, regardless of front office regimes, and even ownership, to do this. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I think we can refuse since we do not have a 1st year head coach and we have made the playoffs in the past 2 seasons. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000901695/article/6-teams-eligible-for-mandatory-hard-knocks-star-turn My guess from the 6 teams listed in that article is that it will be either the 49ers or Browns. I know I'd be interested in watching Baker and Tyrod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxfirefighter Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Wouldn't they have to volunteer since they made the playoffs...As I recall, the only mandatory teams are non-playoffs and non-first year head coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Not for me. I just want to see this team concentrate on developing these young players and getting better overall - without the distraction that "Hard Knocks" would bring. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, rsxfirefighter said: Wouldn't they have to volunteer since they made the playoffs...As I recall, the only mandatory teams are non-playoffs and non-first year head coaches. Yep, the article I posted above indicates that only these teams would have to accept Hard Knocks: » 49ers » Broncos » Browns » Chargers » Ravens » Redskins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
416BillsFan Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: I think we can refuse since we do not have a 1st year head coach and we have made the playoffs in the past 2 seasons. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000901695/article/6-teams-eligible-for-mandatory-hard-knocks-star-turn My guess from the 6 teams listed in that article is that it will be either the 49ers or Browns. I know I'd be interested in watching Baker and Tyrod. Hard to disagree with you here. Cleveland would be the best watch by a mile. They came off an 0-16 season, have a charismatic #1 pick in Baker and other interesting personalities like Josh Gordon, Landry, Myles G, etc and a coach on the hotseat. I don't see anything compelling about SF - can Jimmy being handsome sustain 6 episodes? Baltimore could be chosen for the Flacco-Jackson storyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Selfishly I would like to see the Bills but understand why they do not want to participate. I do agree the Browns would make the best choice out of the teams listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 As I understand it, they would not be a contender because they have been in the playoffs. Feels good to be able to say that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I watch hard knocks every year so it really doesn't matter who they have this season. I'd rather not have the Bills on because I think it would be a distraction I'm glad they have the opportunity to say no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I never want to see the Bills on that show. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 this show is the Kardashians for men 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherChazz Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) Of course I want to see it because I want to see our team more...but I doubt McDermott would want it. Edited May 7, 2018 by BrotherChazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I personally would love to see our Bills - what a lens into the team. From a team standpoint I understand why they would not want to participate - it is a distraction. If you don't lot this from a fans view can you tell me what the team benefits are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Absolutely I would, because it would be fun to learn more about the players, coaches, and organization in general. They're my favorite team so I want as much as I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peevo Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, SteveFreeman22 said: Many interesting story lines : Rookie QB and another 1st round pick, Phillips and Williams, similar players starting and ending their careers, Shady alone would be entertaining, Mrs. Pegula taking over as President, breaking the drought and the "process" to return to the playoffs again this year. I don't disagree, but I don't think the coach wants any extra attention on his players and staff. It's fair to say McDermott would practice at 5 am everyday for 2 weeks straight with no fan attendance, no evening practices, and no media in attendance, if he could. They worked out, what, 13 times in Rochester last year? I think it was the shortest Training Camp at Fisher since the agreement began. It's a small, private, affluent suburban college that does very little (read, literally nothing) to accommodate crowds, walk-up traffic, parking. The college doesn't want people there, and the team doesn't really want people there either. If this were at UB, as example, there'd be more than enough room for access, infrastructure, parking, amenities, activities, etc. It's actually a way better idea, but the Bills would never do it. I think if you're reading the tea leaves correctly, should Beane and McDermott last here beyond 2020, training camp in Rochester is not gonna last much longer. I give it to the end of their agreement, which I think is 3 more years, including this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) It's probably been posted already, but I'm pretty sure they aren't candidates this year due to the rules. Would it be interesting? Of course. That said, I don't think I ever want to see them on Hard Knocks. Edited May 8, 2018 by Drunken Pygmy Goat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 There's real no upside for the team. Not interested in the Bills being on it, ever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Murray Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 The people saying they dont want to see the Bills on it are totally nuts. If the Bills were on hard knocks, you'd watch every episode and absolutely LOVE it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 39 minutes ago, 416BillsFan said: Hard to disagree with you here. Cleveland would be the best watch by a mile. They came off an 0-16 season, have a charismatic #1 pick in Baker and other interesting personalities like Josh Gordon, Landry, Myles G, etc and a coach on the hotseat. I don't see anything compelling about SF - can Jimmy being handsome sustain 6 episodes? Baltimore could be chosen for the Flacco-Jackson storyline. While not an obvious choice, I think the 49ers would be interesting, although I agree probably not as interesting as the Browns. Still, you have a younger QB with his first full offseason leading his team. (Unfortunately, his looks probably would entice a certain portion of the potential audience to tune in.) Seeing Shanahan as a young, innovative coach would be interesting. McKinnon taking over as lead back. Richard Sherman and Rueben Foster have to be draws, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddyDark Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thank god playoff coaches are not eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyBeets Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Man I love people that say they'd be against it because of distractions. Lights and cameras are present 24/7 regardless. A few added cameras and interviews here and there are such a distraction that it will ultimately affect their play? Okay! Lol 16 minutes ago, Bill Murray said: The people saying they dont want to see the Bills on it are totally nuts. If the Bills were on hard knocks, you'd watch every episode and absolutely LOVE it. Yep, people just reiterate what they hear the media say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I would love to see them. Let's check out that "process!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Billsfansinceday1 said: As I understand it, they would not be a contender because they have been in the playoffs. Feels good to be able to say that. What the? Had we known that we would have kept right on tanking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Would be cool for us, but I can't think of a boring team for the general public. They will probably go Niners. You got the dreamy Jimmy G. and all the Reuben Foster drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) I have never watched the show but have a question about it. Has a team on it ever gone to the SB? What is the best a team has done that has been on it? All I know is that when fat Rex told them to get a GD snack, they stunk. I hope we are never on it. The men need to concentrate on football. When cameras are around, it changes behavior. See Marcia Clark's hair dos for reference. Edited May 7, 2018 by reddogblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 57 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Would be cool for us, but I can't think of a boring team for the general public. They will probably go Niners. You got the dreamy Jimmy G. and all the Reuben Foster drama. The Cardinals (All or Nothing), Chiefs and Bengals have had shows. I wouldn't class them as more interesting to the general public than the Bills. That said, though I would love to see more of the process in action, I wouldn't want anything that could distract the team from winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I’d like to watch it, but I don’t think it’s the best idea for the betterment of the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 No. Absolutely not. It's a major distraction and that's the last thing this team needs right now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: The Cardinals (All or Nothing), Chiefs and Bengals have had shows. I wouldn't class them as more interesting to the general public than the Bills. That said, though I would love to see more of the process in action, I wouldn't want anything that could distract the team from winning. I don't know. The Cards had Carson Palmer, Honey Badger, Larry Fitz plus a really entertaining coach in Arians. With Cincy you had maniacs like Pac Man and Burfict, the first time you had Crason Palmer and OchoCinco. The Chiefs one was terrible and I think generally regarded as one of teh worst seasons. I'm saying McDermott and Beane, while I love them, are super boring and the characters on this team will not be interesteingto anybody but us. If Incognito and Marcell were still here, I could see it. The only we got going on is Mrs. Pegula, Mrs. Poyer, Mrs. McCarron, and the future Mrs. Josh Allen. Edited May 7, 2018 by MrEpsYtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 2 hours ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Yep, the article I posted above indicates that only these teams would have to accept Hard Knocks: » 49ers » Broncos » Browns » Chargers » Ravens » Redskins I would love to see a Bills Hard Knocks but there is no way McDermott volunteers for more distraction. However I would love to see either the Browns or the 49ers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 2 hours ago, billsfan1959 said: Not for me. I just want to see this team concentrate on developing these young players and getting better overall - without the distraction that "Hard Knocks" would bring. 100% THIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Has any team every played well after being on it? It is a huge distraction and it's why a lot of teams refuse to do it and the league has to put in rules to force teams hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 From my fan perspective, would love to see it. From the team perspective, I don't see how the show presence at T.C. could help, but it could definitely hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yav Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I can't understand for the life of me why this is still a show and I have no reason why any Bills fan wants to see all the drama that goes on with the team to be seen by the people that watch this stuff anyway. I tried to struggle through season one and after 5 minutes turned it off and never watched that crap again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 "Hard Knocks" is not part of the process. It is disruptive to the process. Hard Pass 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Let's put Josh Allen on the spotlight giving his explanation to the room for his twitter comments. That would be great TV! McDermott did a terrific job last year. However, the last thing I want to see is he addressing the club talking about the process or anything else. The show is made for buffoons such as Rex who crave the camera. What it actually demonstrates is how inane and hollow the participants are. Whether Buffalo or any other team is being highlighted I have no interest in watching such contrived and unnatural behavior. It's a stupid concept and a stupid show. For those who are interested in this type of garbage just go watch some other fraudulent reality show such as House wives for wherever. Hell no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, JohnC said: Let's put Josh Allen on the spotlight giving his explanation to the room for his twitter comments. That would be great TV! McDermott did a terrific job last year. However, the last thing I want to see is he addressing the club talking about the process or anything else. The show is made for buffoons such as Rex who crave the camera. What it actually demonstrates is how inane and hollow the participants are. Whether Buffalo or any other team is being highlighted I have no interest in watching such contrived and unnatural behavior. It's a stupid concept and a stupid show. For those who are interested in this type of garbage just go watch some other fraudulent reality show such as House wives for wherever. Hell no! No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, mead107 said: No Hell no is more emphatic than simply no. You need to add more muscle to your option to decline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Personally, I'd like to watch car crashes, open heart surgery and sewer cleaning. More authentic and entertaining than jocks trying to be actors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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