Week 16: Bills at Bears on Christmas Eve

[hemma]

Right now from NWS (Friday) for Rochester:

Rain before 2pm, then snow. High near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

 

i guess if they leave in the AM they might be ok getting out, but I probably should defer to a pilot as to where to land.

I flew a kite once but the landing was 30’ up in a maple.

[vanhalen26]

On the cold side in Detroit but not much snow…

[ytownblofan]

37 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

“Impossible” that’s a good one

I’ll just drop it. You can be happy with the explanation that it was “impossible” to play a football game in Orchard Park, NY where they’ve been playing football games for over 50 years

 

On the contrary, I am happy to hear other possible explanations, which is why I asked for more information from you. However, it is interesting that you can make the claim over and over, but when pushed for an example or reasoning behind your claims, you shut down and deflect.  

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Warriorspikes51]

2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

NO NO NO NO!!!!  L  incoming!  WHO MADE THIS DECISION?!?! 

 

In all seriousness.....Red socks with these would make it look much better 

Edited December 20, 2022 by Warriorspikes51

[Big Turk]

7 minutes ago, hemma said:

Right now from NWS (Friday) for Rochester:

Rain before 2pm, then snow. High near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

 

i guess if they leave in the AM they might be ok getting out, but I probably should defer to a pilot as to where to land.

I flew a kite once but the landing was 30’ up in a maple.

 

We literally have the same forecast here, why would they drive to Rochester?

5 minutes ago, ytownblofan said:

 

On the contrary, I am happy to hear other possible explanations, which is why I asked for more information from you. However, it is interesting that you can make the claim over and over, but when pushed for an example or reasoning behind your claims, you shut down and deflect.  

 

Hilarious someone from Amherst would have any opinion on it since they don't deal with it.

[Warriorspikes51]

assuming many of us in WNY lose power......where can we watch the game on our phones?  CBS App?  Or?

[Patrick Duffy]

39 minutes ago, NickelCity said:

Would be amazing if Hyde came back for the playoffs. Pleeeeease let it be. Also Crowder would be a nice addition if he's in playing shape. 

His presence has really been missed. Many times during different games there have been quite a few plays made by opposing offenses that very likely don't happen if Hyde had been playing.

 

For instance, the TD throw Tua made to T. Hill that Hamlin was a little late getting to, likely doesn't happen if Hyde is there (also if you noticed was similar looking play as Pats threw in play off game last yr where Hyde raped and robbed from them)..

 

 

[Big Turk]

2 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

assuming many of us in WNY lose power......where can we watch the game on our phones?  CBS App?  Or?

 

Reddit Free streams online are always a good option in a pinch

 

Just now, Patrick Duffy said:

His presence has really been missed. Many times during different games there have been quite a few plays made by opposing offenses that very likely don't happen if Hyde had been playing.

 

For instance, the TD throw Tua made to T. Hill that Hamlin was a little late getting to, likely doesn't happen if Hyde is there (also if you noticed was similar looking play as Pats threw in play off game last yr where Hyde raped and robbed from them)..

 

 

 

Hamlin has been OK to good...mainly against the run but is a big liability compared to Hyde in coverage. Probably have allowed more deep passes this year than the last 3 years combined.

Edited December 20, 2022 by Big Turk

[John from Riverside]

1 minute ago, Big Turk said:

 

Reddit Free streams online are always a good option in a pinch

 

 

Hamlin has been OK to good...mainly against the run but is a big liability compared to Hyde in coverage.

I think Hamlin has shown what he is at this point. He’s a good back up.

[NickelCity]

Just now, Patrick Duffy said:

His presence has really been missed. Many times during different games there have been quite a few plays made by opposing offenses that very likely don't happen if Hyde had been playing.

 

For instance, the TD throw Tua made to T. Hill that Hamlin was a little late getting to, likely doesn't happen if Hyde is there (also if you noticed was similar looking play as Pats threw in play off game last yr where Hyde raped and robbed from them)..

 

 

Without a doubt. Huge dropoff from Hyde to Hamlin. Lucky for Damar, Johnson was an even worse dropoff. Hamlin's angles and processing are just a little too raw/slow right now, which seems to be good for spotting the other team 7pts a game. He's has potential but he's not there yet (easily arguable that we shouldn't judge him as if he should be there right now). 

 

[hemma]

4 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

We literally have the same forecast here, why would they drive to Rochester?

 

Unless watching a movie, pretty sure this storm isn’t going to descend from out space.  The more typical route is West to East.

 

I’d think there will be a couple hour difference, thus my reasoning about AM travel.

 

One way or the other, I doubt the Bills’ logistics team will be consulting random opinions from TBD.

[JohninMinn.]

Run and stop the run. Not the Bills fortè. Wind chill is actually dangerous. They might have to move this game to Sunday.

[SWATeam]

1 minute ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

so build a f*ckin dome if you can't play in the snow. Us taxpayers are on the hook for how much and they are gonna move the games to Detroit, when it snows, in Buffalo, now and when that monstrosity is built

 

 

How many time do people need to be told that a dome would make no difference in these scenario's.  The game is only canceled if the region is shut down with unsafe conditions.  What the ***** is a dome going to do about that?

[Big Turk]

9 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

so build a f*ckin dome if you can't play in the snow. Us taxpayers are on the hook for how much and they are gonna move the games to Detroit, when it snows, in Buffalo, now and when that monstrosity is built

 

 

 

For the last time...it wouldn't matter if there was a dome because nobody would have been able to get to the game, stop talking like you know what 7 feet of snow looks like and how difficult it makes it to clear because Amherst ain't it in terms of getting snow. 

 

6 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

How many time do people need to be told that a dome would make no difference in these scenario's.  The game is only canceled if the region is shut down with unsafe conditions.  What the ***** is a dome going to do about that?

 

Clueless people who live in areas that get barely any lake snow but somehow know best how to handle it.  Where is the ignore button for that dude? Might as well be getting advice from the Fin fans living in Miami on how to deal with it too, it's about as valid. And yes, I regularly get pummeled with lake snows living in the snow belts east of the Airport...7 feet in 2014 and almost 4 this year, so I have some experience on the subject.

Edited December 20, 2022 by Big Turk

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

Hyde would be a game changer, if only because Hamlin is such a liability 

[vanhalen26]

My concern is injury, especially for those recovering or nursing injuries.  I’d be quick to pull or limit snaps for some.

[Bob Chandler's Hands]

14 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

so build a f*ckin dome if you can't play in the snow. Us taxpayers are on the hook for how much and they are gonna move the games to Detroit, when it snows, in Buffalo, now and when that monstrosity is built

 

 

This is so illogical it makes my head hurt. On to ignore you go...

[Low Positive]

6 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

Hyde would be a game changer, if only because Hamlin is such a liability 

Crowder's ankle is looking good.

[Big Turk]

Whoa...this is a pretty strong statement by the NWS.

 

 

Winter Storm Watch up...holy crap...Winds as high as 65 mph!!

 

 

2 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

Right. They moved the game to a dome because of the snow but we're supposed to believe a dome would make no difference

 

 

How can someone be this clueless and live in WNY?  I am convinced you are not from this area despite your screen name.

Edited December 20, 2022 by Big Turk

[Mango]

1 hour ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Or they could just play as scheduled

 

Hi again Jerry, 

 

I don’t see any reason to move the game or time as long as planes can get in and out safely. I suspect the league feels the same. 
 

1 hour ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

 

I'm not Jerry Sullivan

 

 

That is precisely something that Jerry Sullivan would say. 
 

Thanks again for joining us Jerry. Enjoy your extra time with your family around the holidays. Hope your wife and daughter don’t drive you too crazy. Women, amirite?

[RiotAct]

65 mph winds… that was the same speed as the gusts were the night of the MNF game against the Pats, wasn’t it?

[Beck Water]

33 minutes ago, JohninMinn. said:

Run and stop the run. Not the Bills fortè. Wind chill is actually dangerous. They might have to move this game to Sunday.

 

Since the NFL doesn't GAF about player safety from heat stroke (as witness the sideline in Miami) what makes you think they will GAF about dangerous wind-chill?

 

 

[Beck Water]

38 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

How many time do people need to be told that a dome would make no difference in these scenario's.  The game is only canceled if the region is shut down with unsafe conditions.  What the ***** is a dome going to do about that?

 

An infinite # of times when said people are functionally trolls who are here to stir *****.......

 

It has nothing to do with living in Amherst.  I used to live right down the street from SUNY Amherst and I understood lake effect snow.

Edited December 20, 2022 by Beck Water

[Mango]

4 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

you have too much time on your hands and a child-like imagination

Hi again Jerry, 

 

You silly goose!!! Aren’t you the one with the time on your hands though? You know who doesn’t have a lot of time on their hands though? Women. Because of all the cheerleading, and woman things, and what not. 

[nucci]

I was at Bills Raiders game where wind chill was 32 below...game temp was 0. There was never talk about moving the game to a different venue or another day

Edited December 20, 2022 by nucci

[Mango]

1 minute ago, Beck Water said:

 

An infinite # of times when said people are functionally trolls who are here to stir *****.......

You mean Jerry Sulli…eh em…SUNY Amherst? 
 

Couldn’t be!

[gordong]

8 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Regardless of where/when the final 3 games are played, personally, I’m convinced we’ll win 2 of the 3 -Chi & NE*. It’s the Cincy game for all the AFC marbles! I have no clue about that outcome.🤷‍♂️

bills win....   don't worry.  

[LeGOATski]

45 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

so build a f*ckin dome if you can't play in the snow. Us taxpayers are on the hook for how much and they are gonna move the games to Detroit, when it snows, in Buffalo, now and when that monstrosity is built

 

 

Who hurt you and point to the doll where they touched you

[gordong]

44 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

How many time do people need to be told that a dome would make no difference in these scenario's.  The game is only canceled if the region is shut down with unsafe conditions.  What the ***** is a dome going to do about that?

that's a really big dome....then you have to worry about airspace...and making sure the doors are big enough for the trucker's to get in and out and that's nothing compared to the ships bringing the sand into buffalo.  are we paying to bill to heat and A/c this space as well or is that the county or state?   LOL. 

 

  

[TheWei44]

The actual temperature and crazy low wind chill, in and of itself, wouldn't be a reason to adjust the timing or location of the game. 

 

But blizzard/dangerous driving conditions in/around Chicago at the worst time, or even around Buffalo if impacts ability to travel to Chicago, could be a reason to adjust the game IMHO.

Edited December 20, 2022 by TheWei44

[Mango]

6 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

back when men were men

And women were cheerleaders. Amirite Jerry?

[RiotAct]

2 hours ago, NickelCity said:

Would be amazing if Hyde came back for the playoffs. Pleeeeease let it be. Also Crowder would be a nice addition if he's in playing shape. 

 Crowder’s pretty much a certainty IMO.

 

 

But Hyde is a longshot given the nature of his injury.

 

 I would love to see it, but he’s definitely not going to be rushed back since Hamlin has been playing pretty well back there with Po.

[Ta111]

21 minutes ago, TheWei44 said:

The actual temperature and crazy low wind chill, in and of itself, wouldn't be a reason to adjust the timing or location of the game. 

 

But blizzard/dangerous driving conditions in/around Chicago at the worst time, or even around Buffalo if impacts ability to travel to Chicago, could be a reason to adjust the game IMHO.

Agreed. Don’t think the league wants to risk both player and fan safety.

[hemma]

1 hour ago, SWATeam said:

How many time do people need to be told that a dome would make no difference in these scenario's.  The game is only canceled if the region is shut down with unsafe conditions.  What the ***** is a dome going to do about that?

I think he secretly wants a 60 mile diameter dome over the entire area, but is afraid to ask.  Because of shyness.

[Patrick Duffy]

30 minutes ago, nucci said:

I was at Bills Raiders game where wind chill was 32 below...game temp was 0. There was never talk about moving the game to a different venue or another day

 

Well I guess there wouldn't be any talk if it's just wind chill 32 below and cold. It's that the possibility of not being able to get there safe in time with blizzard shutting down travel

[YoloinOhio]

 

 

[DapperCam]

Might want to start scheming up some short passing plays Mr. Dorsey. We already know we can’t run.

[Beck Water]

3 hours ago, hemma said:

Field will be like concrete.  

Cold weather is bad news https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20160331/cold-weather-can-spike-football-injuries-study-finds

 

LOL did you read the article?

 

The study is comparing games played at or below 50 degrees F vs games played at 70 F

 

 

[Warriorspikes51]

Hopefully Allen being limited is more so a version of Vet Rest for him