RochesterLifer

I'm not a newcomer, as I have been reading Bills and Sabres posts here for as long as I can remember. This is an outstanding discussion; touching on the state of journalism, economic health of publications and expectations of readers and sports fans. Thank you to the mod, your insights and comments are informed and thoughtful. I can tell you that paying for TBN was an easy decision for me. I signed up immediately. The bottom line is that I am a Buffalo sports fan and I feel these are exciting times for us. I see the Sabres on the front side of an explosive leap forward. While the Bills are not as far advanced in their building process, I truly believe that Beane and McDermott are righting the ship, creating future good times. I want to know our teams, their direction, the leaders and the players. I just spent the past hour reading six Sabres articles where I learned about our new players and Housley's vision. TBN contributed two quality articles to my enjoyable morning. On the football side, I feel educated and prepared for today's Bills/Panthers game. TBN has more articles in this mix than I can count (ok, I can count, 11). My easy decision is that TBN contributes to my quality of life with their local sports coverage. $3 a month does not even get my attention. Those of you offended by Jerry Sullivan? I'm with you. I do not believe he deserves a paycheck. Negativity, condescension and arrogance is easy to deliver and a style of writing used by lazy minds. However, in the grand scheme, TBN provides information I crave as I enjoy my beloved Buffalo sports. Thank you for this board also. Two Bills Drive is fantastic. Honestly, I would pay for access here too. I look forward to reading the posts every day. Go Bills. Go Sabres. Good times are ahead.

When I first read the article, I was stunned at the arrogant obnoxiousness of Gleason's quote. Gleason exposed himself as a small-town, small-minded writer. In his chance to talk to a big-boy paper, he got drunk with giddiness and shot his mouth off. He, in effect, made a fool of himself when he finally got to take a pretty girl to the dance. He also revealed his insecurities, because he is of Buffalo and cannot avoid trashing his own. Unfortunately, we're stuck with this little man, because no market of sophistication would be interested in him. Shame on the Buffalo News for not demanding more thoughtful writers.

Yes. We need about eight additional picks.

My preferred place on this board.

Thank you for the injection of thought and logic. The NFL's biggest crapshoot is drafting QBs. Why dedicate a high draft pick and three years of development knowing the league-wide success rate is so low. Smith has been very good for two years, would be a dramatic upgrade over anything we've had since Kelly and has proven he can win. Alex Smith is my hopeful long-term solution.

http://www.firstrow.net/watch/42962/1/watch-buffalo-bills-vs-new-england-patriots.html is working for me.

We need more like you writing here.

Greetings! First time posting for me. Long time reader of this forum, season ticket holder, lifelong fan and not about to jump ship. Marty S. is my absolute top choice for all the reasons posted. This guy wins and wins by pounding it. Once you hit October here, that's the way to play winning football. I don’t think we're going to get another Jim Kelly anytime soon. Regarding Marty not winning a Super Bowl, neither have we. Let's get together and remedy that piece of history for everyone.