Rocky Landing

Not too bad for a pro wrestler. He's the most successful of them all. Of course, McMahon's a billionaire. But, I hope, and suspect that Johnson might be better positioned to make the XFL successful, at least in terms of branding. Along with becoming an NFL offseason venue for watching football, I've always hoped the XFL might turn into a sort of farm league for the NFL.

The Rock was the highest paid actor last year, has been in the top three for years, and is the second highest paid actor of all time. This is pocket change for him.

I feel like it may save the Jaguars some money...

Man, I hate to agree with this. If the NFL doesn't bubble (and it may be too late?), it's hard to see how this season isn't going to get derailed.

I've been watching all the 2018 Carolina games on game pass to get a bead on Cam Newton's most recent performances, and realized Daryl Williams was in at guard. So, I watched a couple of the 2019 games, and I gotta say, even as a fan of Feliciano, I think Williams is a better guard.

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.