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Huh. It’s almost as if there’s some kind of built-in advantage that goes with coaching in New England. I wonder what ever could that be?

No kidding. Lamar has looked frustrated as hell, trying to do it all himself, cracking under the pressure. Not that different from Josh last week in my mind. Young guys learning how to win. Murph was talking about it after the Ravens game this season. He saw his counterpart from the Ravens radio team after the game and they talked about how entertaining that game was, and that the Bills and Ravens could be playing a lot of exciting games against each other for the next decade or more.

Chiefs. They’re exciting. Mongo Manning got his ***** washed all night like Prince Akeem of Zamunda last week like he singlehandedly beat the Bills with one sack. Screw Houston.

I think they were paper tigers living in a glass house of cards waiting for the other shoe to drop.

I lived there for three years, including the first super bowl. I'd argue it's a hockey town too, they play a great college hockey tournament every year that people get fired up over. But yeah, that playoff win vs the Raiders and subsequent run took everyone by surprise. Nobody gave a crap about the Patriots before that, except for a very few. Today, everyone claims to have been a diehard Pats fan since 1776, yet they can't name any players prior to 2000 not named Bledsoe.

Much different from some in Bills land? 10-6 season, playoff loss, and plenty seem to view this season as a dismal failure.

Good advice. What’s that prayer? Grant me the wisdom to know the difference between what I can change and what I can’t. Something like that. People are emotional, I get it. I am too. But it’s not healthy to hold on to so much negativity and anger, especially about something we can’t control. I’ve come to learn that in my life and I hope others learn it as well. Anyone, feel free to PM me if you need any help finding resources.

You’re wise beyond your years, dude, and perhaps being unburdened by history helps brighten your perspective. For the first time in a long time the arrow is pointing up for us. Am I satisfied with how this season just ended? Hell no. But that doesn’t preclude being happy about the progress we’ve made in the last 3 years. I look forward to this off-season and seeing what additional good moves our front office makes.

We find happiness wherever we can.

Amazing.

Yup. Maybe only about 5-10% better, but better nonetheless.

I hate Edelman's squinty Melanie Trump eyes.

Amazing that the refs have such a sharp eye on that magical single second in this situation, and not in ours.

I've always kind of liked the Niners. I'm happy to see they're back, despite crappy ownership, and that ridiculous stadium situation.

Alright, I’m done pouting. F the Pats, and I look forward to seeing what other pieces Beane adds this offseason.

There's Cole!

Holy CRAP, that's a lot of people cheering DUUUUUKE.

Get this CHUD (Maker Bayfield) off my screen.

Holy **** ****! (SDS's profanity filters are going to be working overtime today.)

Zubaz pants, training camp baseball tee from Connors & Ferris, new Bills hoodie I bought online the night of the Turkey Day win. I'll probably throw on my Tre#27 at game time. Oh, and warm red socks.

Activating Duke for a pivotal road game against a good AFC South team is what got us here.

Only three? That has to be a new record. Great job, everyone!

ALL HAIL DUKE DUKE IS LIFE

Born and raised in Rochester. Family are Bills fans, but I was a little kid during the Niners run in the 80s, and come from a big Notre Dame family, so all eyes were on Joe. But I’d argue your tween/early teenage years are when your fandom really starts to take hold, and that lined up perfectly for me with the Super Bowl runs. Being a dumb teenager, I just assumed your team was always really good and going to Super Bowls. Like most dumb teenagers, I was wrong. Spent about a decade living in a few different parts of the country but settled back home in ROC again, happily raising a couple of little Bills fans.

Takeout from our favorite BBQ joint.