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Tampa had 156 passing yards. I wouldn't call that being shredded

My top three concerns: 1) EJ Manuel 2) EJ Manuel 3) EJ Manuel The success of this team ultimately boils down to the quarterback. The most important position in footfall.

The Trust is Cheap

Every year there are teams who win in preseason and lose during the regular season and those who lose during preseason (or look bad) and win during the regular season. We don't know what any coaching staff is really trying to accomplish during the preseason, but I'm pretty sure winning isn't one of them. Does this mean the Bills will come out and look good on sept. 7? No, But one never knows.

I've learned my lesson being a Bills fan over the years not to celebrate before the time clock hits zero. So until I see TP standing at the podium announcing " from this point forward, the Buffalo Bills reason for existence is to win the superbowl" , I won't be convinced

The Bears first string offense looked pretty good in the first preseason game and it does concern me. But that being said, I get a different feel from Marrone than from past coaches. I think whatever the ultimate outcome of the game, the Bills will be ready and will compete. I actually think Schwartz might be a better DC than Pettine.Despite what the Chicago media says, this will not be an easy W for the Bears

I think there are those whom BJ has been hobnobbing with that would love to see him and the Toronto group get the Bills. The Jerry Jones of the world won't come right out and say it, but they hate having an NFL franchise in a city like Buffalo. They want to maximize profits. They think Toronto would do just that. Why do you think there is all this talk about Buffalo needing a new stadium to have an NFL team? The Ralph is easily good for another 10 years yet this talk of a new stadium being a must is just another ploy to deter Buffalo from keeping the team. Did anyone read the article in the News today? This is food for thought. Personally I don't trust RG either. He is a master of smooth talk and he will spin things to make it seem like he wanted to keep the team here, but there was nothing he could do. We are very lucky to have a guy like Terry Pegula on the scene. He gives us hope that the team will stay here. And if we are lucky enough to have him own the team, who is anyone in the NFL to tell him when and if he needs a new stadium?

To answer the OP, of course it mattered. If cheating doesn't benefit you, what is the point in cheating? I feel that Belecheat got off easy too. What he did compromised the integrity of the game. The league punishes Sean Payton and Gregg Wilaims with lengthy suspensions for bountygate, justifiably so, but Belecheat doesn't do a day on the beach for compromising the integrity of the NFL? Ridiculous!! The league wanted the whole mess to go away, so they did their best to basically sweep it under the rug. And it's laughable to hear the Patriot apologists say "they all do it" as is if they can justify the actions of a cheater with this flimsy excuse. I wonder if these people had kids in school who were caught cheating on their exams if they would give their kids the same out? "Don't worry about it son, all your classmates do it"

I'm sorry my hate for Colinsworth overshadowed my hearing Thanks for correcting me. I didn't hear him say that. Can I change this to an "I hate Al Michaels post" ?

This letter to the Bufalo Fans is a farce. We need to ask ourselves why he would write it. I believe he knows that any group intending to move this franchise has no hope of getting the team. Otherwise, why write it? Notice this letter didn't promise anything that would legally bind the team to western new york for the long term. It's smoke and mirrors. This letter made me lose more respect for BJ than I already had lost, if this is possible. What a snake. And shame on shills like Ron Jaworski for promoting this face

I noticed this also. It was funny how Collinsworth made it seem like they really put things together on that drive. He never mentioned that their starters were playing against the Bill's second or third string.

I'm sure Roger Goodell told JBJ in their little tryst that if he wants any shot at getting the Bills, he would have to come out and promise to keep the team in Buffalo. The problem with that is JBJ won't be a majority owner. He's the front guy for the Toronto Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment/ Rogers group. Makes one wonder if RG actually wants to keep the team in Buffalo. In any case, there is no way in hell that group keeps the Bills in Bufalo long term.

Why would you think they don't always get the best advice? I'm pretty sure the surgeon will do a very competent job. They will place him on a rehab shedule and he will have to diligently follow that course. Then he should be able to come back next year as close to 100% as he could hope for

I believe The General Manager was Terry Bledsoe when the Bills drafted Bruce smith

You lose all credibility when you say "there wasn't a single throw where he looked like an NFL qb". That's where I stopped reading and just chuckled.

No risk taken on this guy by the Bills. If he turns out to be trouble he's gone. He's on a one year deal. Hopefuly he does his one year here and contributes and eases the transition for Preston Brown next year.

I know I would be much more concerned if Terry Pegula was not in this conversation

LOL

The article was covered...the question can we trust Roger Goodell was not. And not everyone has the time to go thru every page of every post. Why do people here get theit panties in such a bunch over mentioning topics more than once...LOL.. too late ..

I forgot one thing..your opinion is not welcome

Well, think it through. Why would he meet with JBJ? Maybe he's expalining to JBJ that he has very little chance to pull the Bills away from WNY. Maybe he could be explaining to him what it would take to secure the Bills for the JBJ group.It's all speculation of course. This is why my topic asked the question: "Can we trust him"........all opinions should be welcome

CodeMonkey, we all know it's not Goodell's desicion who the next owner of the Bills will be. But if you are so naive as to think He doesn't weild great influence over the owners, who will approve or not approve of all this, then you're very foolish.

When is his meeting with Terry Pegula?

The Commissioner says he wants the Bils to stay in Buffalo, but is he talking out of both sides of his mouth? http://pagesix.com/2014/06/19/bon-jovi-and-nfl-commish-have-business-lunch-amidst-bills-sale/?

Someone in the Buffalo Media needs to take this %4#5& to task. make him explain to his fans in Buffalo why a guy from Jersey wants to yank a team from a blue collar city and move them to Toronto. Have him explain why ripping the heart out of all Bills fans is such a good idea to him. I bet the loser doesn't want that kind of publicity.