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I'd be more than interested in either one of them. It's worth noting, though, that a real problem with signing even star players this season, (especially on defense, IMO) is how the restricted training protocols, and the diminished preseason will affect the players, and coaches ability to get them into the system. Clowney would make the most sense, IMO, considering the heavy rotation on the D-line. But, continuity is a real asset this season from which the Bills will benefit. I'd be pretty shocked if they cut Murphy, honestly.

No quit in him? Hasn't he quit twice now?

If you live in Lackawanna, it's a given that you're a Bills fan, I believe.

So... we're going to have an asterisk after our name, because of the Patriots*???

Not sure why you're making these assumptions. The protocols that are being put in place are systems that have never existed before. It's an enormous undertaking that most certainly has not been planned overnight. Add to that the unpredictable elements of the pandemic, and the unprecedented nature of the situation. This is uncharted territory. Consider the draft that took place in April. That was a groundbreaking production on a scale that had never been attempted, and went off without a hitch. Say what you want about Goodell, but I don't think anyone in the NFL has their head in the sand.

I'm also in TV production (gaffer), in Los Angeles. There are several productions that have started back up (not mine, unfortunately), and the protocols that are in place give me hope that the NFL could actually pull this off. I'm certainly more optimistic now than I was a few weeks ago. If I may ask, what department are you in, and what city?

Not at all surprised by McCloud. He was a fun guy, but I think we've seen him at pretty close to his ceiling. Maybe he lands on another team as a gadget guy, but Diggs, and McKenzie are both better at everything in McCloud's wheelhouse. He could still land on an NFL team. In a different year, perhaps McGhin could have really developed on the PS, and turned into a decent G. He was a fun underdog rookie to root for last season. Interesting guy with a lot of good things said about him by people who knew him. But, he's probably done in the NFL.

Given how much continuity the Bills have going into this season, I would think that 80 would be the logical choice, perhaps with an emphasis on the thinner positions, like LB. There just aren't going to be as many roster spots to fill this year than there has been for quite some time.

They should put the 16 lowest bubble players on one end of the field, and line up nine Jugs machines pointed towards them, and fire them all off simultaneously. The seven who don't come away with a ball get cut.

The same guy who spent about a year and a half in a legal battle with the World Wildlife Fund.

Genny Cream Ale.

I'm a "glass half full" guy, myself. But, it's half full of s**t, so there's that.

I voted "no season," and "no fans" because of my propensity to be wrong so often. You're welcome.

Jokes about menstruation are not funny. Period.

I wonder if Snyder conferred with the National Congress of American Indians, or if they'll even answer his calls?

Is there some press release, or statement by Washington, or Snyder saying this? I believe the "point" is to disassociate with a name that is considered an offensive pejorative.

Believe me, I am no fan of Peterman, and I only use his name rhetorically. I was at that Chargers game when he played historically bad football, and the five picks he threw in the first half only tell half the story. How he managed to extend his football career beyond that season is a true head shaker.

I have no idea why you are including me with people who "bash" Allen. I'm huge fan. I just bought my 10-year-old a #17 jersey for his birthday. I have never bashed him, and I don't imagine I ever will. But, I wasn't responding to what Glazer said. I was responding to what you wrote. To that point, what I remember from the pre-draft narratives from the "draft gurus", almost universally, was that he was an amazing athlete, with a cannon arm, but that he was raw as a QB, and would need time to ride the pine. That seemed like a fair enough assessment, at the time. Of course, he didn't get that chance, and instead was saddled with Late Nate Peterman as the initial starter, Derek Anderson as an excuse for a "vet presence," an O-line that was bottom three in the league, and IMO the worst receiver corp in the league. There's no point in denying that Allen was playing for a much better offense in year two. And, I still maintain that his accuracy, and athleticism were already there in 2018, and that his biggest improvements came from his situational awareness-- his decision making ability, his pocket presence, and the speed at which he was able to process information. How on Earth is that a "bash" on Allen?

Not having a league policy would be a mistake, IMO, for two reasons: 1) Teams with more fans in the stands will have a bigger home field advantage than those with fewer. 2) Because of the above point, teams that reside in higher risk areas (LA, New Jersey), will be under increased pressure to allow more fans in the stadium than may be recommended by experts. Lets keep a level playing field, so to speak.

I think the narrative from Bills fans, taken as a whole (with detractors, and supporters) has been reasonable. Personally, I would consider myself a staunch supporter-- I love the guy. But, I have to admit that his oft-sited improvements from year onto year two often ignore the larger picture. Yes, his numbers improved dramatically. But, compare the O-lines, and receiving core from those two seasons, and I dare say that even Peterman would have seen marked improvement between those two situations. To my mind, the most relevant improvements Allen made in his second season was his decision making ability, and the speed at which he was able to process information. That will be the factor that brings him up to franchise-level QB, IMO. The cannon arm, athleticism, and even accuracy were already there.

I have to believe that were all the teams to follow protocols that included no fans in attendance, daily testing of all players, and staff, and a vigorous cleaning, and disinfecting regimen, they would be reasonably safe, and manageable. I live in Los Angeles, the idiot city, in the idiot county of the idiot state of CA, and some motion picture productions are starting to open (mostly commercials), and so far seem to be manageable. Larger productions have yet to restart, but that has far more to do with production costs, and managing the safety costs of these shows. If the NFL wants to spend the money, they can do it.

I was there too on the shady side. The new stadium is going to be awfully nice, but getting to watch the Bills in such a small stadium was great. Not as great as the year before when the Rams hosted them in the giant, concrete sweat bowl that is the LA Coliseum. But, I'll take watching the Bills win in the blistering sun over watching historically bad football in the shade any day.

In fact, there are metrics for measuring freedom, the most respected being the Human Freedom Index sponsored by the Cato Institute, and others. (The Cato Institute was founded by Charles Koch, fo anyone wanting to cry "liberal.") Currently, the United States ranks 17th.

I voted no, as the question is posed, for mostly selfish reasons. The more teams are able to expand their rosters, the deeper they become. The Bills, last season, and this season, had an advantage in depth, especially on defense. We will also be carrying more continuity from last season than most other teams, especially in our division. I wouldn't want to dilute those advantages. I do think the PS should be expanded considerably. The risks of Covid-19, and the possibility of losing players to the virus aren't going to apply to the actual day of the game. Once there are 46 men on the field on Sunday, it's not like someone is going to drop out at halftime. It's during the week when a significant number of players might test positive, and have to quarantine. I would think having a minimum of 23 PS players, and expanding PS eligibility requirements significantly would be a good safety net for the season.