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That finale got a bit too LOSTY for me with all the spontaneous symbology with the homeless woman, communion bread and the fake crows. It was an ok finale but I was expecting something more intricate from Kurt Sutter considering the layers of storytelling included in the the Shield finale which I found to be one of the more excellent ones in recent years.

He's performed well despite injuries. Worth the investment.

I think some of it is structural. Boomer powerhouses like McDonalds, Olive Garden, Applebees, Ruby Tuesday, and especially Red Lobster are either fading away or having tough times.

Arizona Cardinals.

I would keep an eye on Eli Manning. I think he is a possible cut or trade.

I've come around to keeping Marrone but I think there will be better choices than Nate Hackett for next year for offensive coordinator. If Marrone gets this team to beat the streak, I'd be really pleased. I think that's progress. If Marrone and Whaley both stay there has to be less dysfunction when it comes to personnel. Perhaps that gets better. After all, this was their first year working together in their respective capacities. They can't have more Mike Williams situations. Only acquire players the coach is going to use.

If you are an NFL team you have to be wary of hiring Harbaugh. It is sorta like remarrying immediately after divorce. You're doomed to repeat your habits and mistakes and never learn from why things failed in the first one and how you contributed to it and just tank that one too. He will more than likely clash with a new GM just like the old and alienate players just like he did in SF. You really do have to think- despite all that success there they want him gone YESTERDAY. As an NFL coach you have to actually work with people. You aren't a king like they make coaches in college where you can run over the AD and spar evenly with the university president. I really don't see a lot of teams clamoring for his services in the NFL because of the expected baggage.

I like our chances. Bills come to play when they feel disrespected.

I'd be surprised if he moves to another NFL team especially when universities and their boosters are willing to give him the space and tolerance his personality requires and the money to get the job done. I think Jack Del Rio will be Oakland's coach next year.

Manning is a great quarterback in the present because he's brilliant at adjusting to what the defense shows him. The secret to destabilizing Manning is watching tape of John Pagano's strategy against Manning. What do you think Seattle watched? He uses blitzes from all over the place, three safety dime packages,safety blitzes, standing linemen at the snap (like the Bills did in that one MNF game). I enjoy watching his defenses, even against the Bills because it's unpredictable. The Chargers just don't have the personnel like they've had in recent years to execute the mayhem. The Bills have an advantage in having an elite front four that generates ton of pressure but the Bills will have to get creative and stay creative after halftime to keep Manning uncomfortable.

I don't think he's going to go to another NFL team or Michigan. Raiders? Please. My wildcards would be the Colorado Buffaloes or the Kansas Jayhawks.

I'm bored with JJ Abrams and I think it was a terrible idea to give the same director both Star Trek and Star Wars. In a few years you'll feel like Kirk could do a crossover and pilot an Imperial starship and Yoda is hanging out with Sulu on the bridge. I don't think Abrams he's a good storyteller. Alias and Lost are probably his best works and for how great those series were they ended quite terribly insofar as story goes. He also recycles plot devices and music scores. Watch his Mission Impossible take and a Star Trek. You'll sense the familiarity. You combine that with Disney and you'll get an "ok", fast food film. Satisfy you in the instant but you'll forget it and still remember the classics.

Does RGIII's struggles show that Briles may not be NFL caliber coaching material? RGIII needs to sit on the bench and learn the game as a backup for a year and get the confidence (and the body) right. That's the only way I'd want him in Buffalo. I do think that between the lack of mental preparation at Baylor combined with two mediocre coaches at the NFL haven't gotten the career off to a great start.

Safer, I'm not sure. I do think the NFL as a private business has to think up something innovative to handle the health care needs of its players proactively after retirement. Something akin to a pension for health care - an untouchable sum of money that's built by both player and league contribution that the player can use after retirement solely for their health care needs. Or in the year or two after retirement, the NFL paying for what I'd call post-career conditioning in helping players, especially offensive linemen, shed weight, eat right, get off the PEDs, etc. so retired players get started off in retirement on the right track.

RG3 needs a change of scenery and a year off to reboot his career. Just needs to sit on the bench and learn. He might get the change of scenery but not the learning experience.

Yep, George Seifert is still at the airport.

I think the play of the Eagles offensive line contributes to the inconsistency of Foles (and McCoy) this year. Last year when he performed well, the Eagles line players were extraordinarily healthy - playing all 17 games. This year all their starters and even backups sans Peters have been injured for weeks at a time or suspended (Lane Johnson).

The conundrum for me is I'd love for the Bills to keep Schwartz as a DC, not promote him to HC.

I don't want a college coach. I've had my fill of what seems like perpetual amateur hour from George Edwards to Doug Marrone. My vote would be for Pepper Johnson.

I don't want a college coach. I've had my fill of what seems like perpetual amateur hour from George Edwards to Doug Marrone. My vote would be for Pepper Johnson.

I think Marrone and Company lost their jobs with the games against KC and Miami regardless if the team finishes .500 or better.

+1.

I don't think Bill Cowher will ever coach again. He's been away too long and the money is too easy. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see Ryan stay and Idzik go. As a coach, Ryan can only do so much with that nightmare of a roster.

I know some of you think that we have no room to complain after providing such a beatdown in NJ yesterday. Thing is that Hackett's playcalling is predictable and the better teams like the Chiefs, and yes, even the Dolphins now have plenty of game tape to watch. Once they figure out how to snuff out those predictable 3rd down pass plays, we will be in trouble. It's not really new. Hackett is the new Turk. Kyle Orton and Company won in despite of throwing away two downs every series. This running it up the gut into a brick wall is absolutely maddening to me. What a waste of down and player talent. I hope the Bills take advantage of the bye week and cook up some new things on offense because if they don't, we're all going to get surprised and shocked with KC.

I think Doug Marrone gets 2015 if this year ends on a positive note. If the Bills become a hot mess, and he's fired, I'd offer the Bills would go after one of the "surprise" fires - like a Mike Smith or Tom Coughlin.