May Day 10

We were expecting it too... However, after there was a fairly modest 'production', it occurred to me that it was probably in the best taste to not take advantage of Hamlin to pump the crowd and team up seeing he is still in a hospital bed and considered in Critical Condition. If they did that, it could easily be construed as soullessly taking advantage of the situation.

I had them for a decent amount of time (10 years?) Really liked them from a customer service standpoint, up until the moment AT&T took over. Then it felt like dealing with a soul-less telecom company. I had quit years ago and never looked back

I think the Balt/Cinci coin flip only applies to the wild card round

I dont love half the league making it... but I dont think Im a big fan of the #1 seed only getting such an advantage. With 2 byes, it felt more balanced. I like the # of teams, but not the format. Maybe do 7 and have 7 play 6 in a play-in game in each conference in Week 19, while the other teams can rest up and prepare. The quality of playoff games may improve. Eliminate the week before the Superbowl, and/or start the season earlier

Im kind of torn on McDaniel. X's and O's he seems like a savant. However, his general demeanor seems like he will have trouble getting grown alpha-males who are physically at the top of our species to follow him and go to the mat for him. He will get players to buy in when things are going well, but I can see things turning on him bad in tough times. I also think he was boorish in dealing with the Tua injuries and players pick up on that. IMO Payton is a bit overrated, although I would be frothing at the mouth for Ralph to open the checkbook for him if this were 2008. Brady could probably make that offense work, but that machine is a Hill or Waddle injury away from being shut right down.

Is that going to be the Payton/Brady move?

what hand gestures will bring up the netflix app, go to the search function, then type in letters for what I am looking for? The alexa-powered (or other voice recognition app) remote works just fine. Other than the remote thing, I think it all sounds good, especially the charging function, however I wouldnt trust the first generation of it. I wonder how light it will be that it sticks? I also wonder what size is the $3,000 version. I just got a 75" TV mounted in my living room and it is 75 pounds and no sticking/adhesive would hold that up securely and safely. If there is an adhesive that would do the trick, Im sure it would tear out a chunk of drywall when it is time to replace the TV or move.

That idea sounds terrible.

I thought that Miami game was supposed to have 2nd stringers and it was a question of when the starters would be pulled.... and they pulled a lot of players at half time? I think Pittsburgh also rested starters Looking at the box score, Antonio Williams had more rushes than the rest of the RBs combined. Diggs did have 7 catches though. It was 28-6 at half time.... And the Dolphins were favored by 3.5?

Im not sure how much teams value the difference between #2 and #3 when it compares to rest and preservation of health. Didnt the Bills rest starters a few years ago in this situation? (My memory is hazy)

In my opinion, football, especially tackle football, is a silly participation sport for youngsters. Positions are very specialized. You do not touch the ball often, if at all, and there is a crappy 'macho' element a lot of coaches try to instill in the whole culture. Football is something that good athletes can pick up in high school and excel at if they want to. Other sports require a lot more skills development at a younger age to excel in high school.

If it is the Jets... and they go to KC and beat the Chiefs, then win in Buffalo, and win in Cincinnati, then beat the Eagles in the Superbowl... I think I would be OK with it.

Again, I don't see the league putting a forfeit on the Bills for this. It seems very crass and wouldn't be good PR. They shouldnt get a loss because it was their player who happened to go into cardiac arrest and everyone involved in the game was too emotionally drained to even think about continuing the game. The Bengals would look bad too because if a forfeit was given, they would essentially need to say/admit that they wanted to finish the game but the Bills refused to. My bet would be on this not being played nor counted in the standings. It isn't so clean, but it is the easiest path.

I can't imagine the nfl will make the bills take a forfeit unless they as a team decide they can't play the remainder of the season or something. It would be a bad look to give a team a loss as a result of this situation. I don't believe Cincinnati would be comfortable taking a free win on the back of a near on-field death

My guess is that this game will not be played and win % will be used.

Taylor seemed to conduct himself in a compassionate and classy manor. Not saying other coaches wouldn't have done the same, but he looked genuine. I'm a fan of his.

Miami fans will probably blame this collapse on their (injury prone) quarterbacks getting hurt, and they are really in better shape than buffalo

I can't imagine the Meltdown in dolphins land after this disaster. 5 straight losses

Buckeyes played a great game. That was not targeting/a penalty. Great defensive play.

Those were 2 of the most exciting football games you can have. Great job by all the athletes. Terrific stuff

I have put a lot of thought into it. 100% I would want to witness the game here in buffalo and participate in the possible revelry afterward

I like Carr. Seems like a good dude.

Mayfield will spontaneously combust at the podium by week 5 playing in the NYC market. The Patriots are an interesting one. Lots of cap room. It does seem like they have a ton of holes, a very average roster... but somehow remain competitive. I wonder if they can dislodge Lamar Jackson. If Im a Patriots fan, Im really hoping they can belichick and rebuild the football program with a modern-day executive/coach. The Dolphins dont concern me too much. They are good, but they are a 1-2 trick pony: WR speed and good pass rush. That is easily beat and probably maxes out at 9-11 wins in any season. They also have a short window. The Jets are a bit of a concern with their young playmakers. With Jimmy G or something (if he can stay healthy), I can see them becoming kind of a San Francisco East type of team. Just a pain in the butt. The Bills were 1 game out in 2007 as well.

It's high times as a bills fan. Hope it lasts a long time, but never should be taken for granted. The jets actually concern me more long-term than the Dolphins.

There are more capable quarterbacks now than ever imo. As mentioned, I think you can really run into trouble on the o-lines. You would be more likely to see some putrid o-lines in the league which would ruin that team(s).