Rocky Landing

I think I'm generally, but not entirely... pessimistic. 1) I think much of our offensive success hinges on the performance of our O-line. And, I think they are suspect. Could easily be well below average. It's hard to come up with a reason why they wouldn't be worse than they were last season. 2) I think, along with our O-line, much of our Qb success (regardless of who starts) hinges on the success of our receiving corps. And, they may be the worst in the league, even with a healthy KB (and, his health (knees) is also a reason for concern). Take KB out of the picture (again, not unlikely), and our WR corp IS one, if not THE worst in the league. 3) There is plenty of reason to doubt that Allen will develop into a viable, NFL-ready starter this season. Just about everyone thought he was a raw talent coming out of college. Nothing he has done has swayed that opinion. Also, there were more than a few pundits who projected him as a bust. While his latest preseason performance gave us all reason to be optimistic, one preseason game is certainly not enough to simply overturn those predictions. 4) Our running backs are old, and if our O-line isn't at the very least equal to last year (see #1 above), there is no reason to believe Shady will be as productive as he was last year. 5) All of a sudden, we seem to be shallow in the defensive backfield. There has been an assumption that the tandem of White/Davis was elite. Now, after PS game#1, that is in question. 6) Line backers. Edmunds is a star in the making, sure. But, he's 20. And, what else have we done to upgrade our linebackers? 7) In the likely event that McD does not feel that Josh Allen is ready to start the season, we are left with the choice between AJ McCarron, and Nate Peterman. THAT is not good. Or... maybe I'm just being a TROLL.

Yes.. yes... it's been so..."exciting!", and "INTERESTING!!!" to see the likes of Brian Brohm, and Jeff Tuel, Thad Lewis, Kevin Kolb, and T.J Yates concussing side-line reporters, slipping on rubber matts and beating the living sh*t out of AIR over the last 20 DAMN YEARS!!! (NOTE TO SELF: LESS DRINKING ON WEDNESDAYS)

I should've been more clear. During every offseason, for many years, including Tyrod's tenure, there has been uncertainty at QB. How high will we draft a QB?; will we trade for someone?; will we pick someone up off waivers?; will Peterman overtake TT in TC (lol!)... there have even been "trade for Luck/Brady/Brees/Rivers/Favre/whatever-franchise-QB-is-getting-long-in-the-tooth" conjecture/rumors/wishful thinking, etc. going on for as long as my short-term deprived memory can remember. (sigh... deep breath...) When was the last time that sort of attitude existed in NE*?, Pittsburg?, New Orleans?, Atlanta?; Indy?; Green Bay???... sh*t, even Detroit... GOD DAMNED F***ING DETROIT (THE CITY THAT DIDN'T MIND POISONING ITS OWN POPULACE!!!), has been happy with their Franchise Quarterback for almost a decade. Please! PLEASE!!! PLEEEEEASE!!! It's OUR TURN!!! (exhale... sigh... breath... everything's fine... namaste... relax...) That's what I meant...

Yeah, "punishment." I can imagine some of their bubble WRs talking to each other, "man, maybe I should go out and get busted this weekend so I can get some of that punishment?"

I hate these “quarterback competitions.” I look forward to a future where we know exactly who our starting QB is going into OTAs.

I will guess that they get put back on right after the cut to 53. “Everyone who makes the 53 gets their stripes back,” followed by apathetic applause, and a shot of the talented, but unhinged Jarvis Landry, “bless ‘em...”

“...sore from all the activities.” ??? What the hell? Here’s my pessimistic hot take: Our top three WRs this year- Zay, Ray Ray, and Corey. Our top three receivers this year- Shady, Chuck Clay, and Ivory.

With all the criticism he has received from Bills fans notwithstanding, I think it was always understood that he was a good leader, and a great teammate. I thought it was telling also, when Haley was making fun of Nassib's first name, "Carl," Tyrod was visibly uncomfortable, and clearly not on board with bagging on one of his teammates. I believe he will help the Brown's, and Baker Mayfield this year. And, for his sake, I hope he then moves on.

God, I hate watching that. That’s the Patriot* way, right there.

I just can't imagine all the dirty laundry that could get aired in a civil trial like this. Even the things that ultimately wouldn't be admissible in court would wind up in the news. Just look at all the allegations already made from dog beatings to child abuse! I just can't see him wanting to sign up for that kind of public ugliness! Option (2) sure seems like the most likely, as hard a pill as that may be for him to swallow. I wouldn't think so. I would also assume that any settlement would also include an NDA. The NFL doesn't have a tacit immunity to NDAs.

You're an ee-di-oh!

KB kinda looked like he was watching Zay's ball instead of his own...

You mean, Josh al-LEN?

Interesting point. I wonder how many resources law enforcement is putting into this thing? IF she actually believes that Shady was responsible, she would want the police case solved, as that would make her claim of damages a slam dunk. So, it benefits her to wait. IF she doesn't believe he is responsible, she wants the case to go unsolved, so that the perp's identities don't derail her civil case. So, she files sooner rather than later. All things being equal, I would assume her legal team would choose sooner over later.

I'm going to guess that they probably won't be Bills fans.

If I were him, I'd choose the former.

How many times do you think Judge Judy has decided civil cases on her show based on testimony? Right. We are in agreement.

That's pretty much exactly what I'm saying. Unfortunately, the standard for burden of proof in a civil case is whether or not the jury believes her story. That's it. If they find her just slightly more believable than him, even on testimony alone, that is enough to satisfy the standard of proof in a civil trial.

Are you suggesting that the judge would instruct a jury not to believe her sworn testimony???

Again, her testimony, and that of her cousin is, by definition, evidence. Perhaps you would require a recording, or some other hard evidence. There is nothing that requires the jury to require such. They could find for the plaintiff based solely on her testimony, and circumstantial evidence. It happens all the time.

I'd bet if this goes to trial that all of it will be admissible in a civil court. I believe there is a pretty wide allowance of testimony regarding character in a civil case. If you think back to the OJ civil case, remember how much character testimony was allowed that was not allowed in the criminal trial?

I'll guess her own attorneys make a pretty good living, as well.

I'm not even sure what you mean by "won't fly." She has her testimony, a corroborating witness, and some pretty gruesome photos of her beat up face. The jewelry taken was some that was in dispute between her, and Shady. I'm only trying to look at this realistically. A civil court of law is not going to dismiss this off hand as the Bills fans on this site would like to do. This is a serious case. It's not going away, unless Shady is able to settle, IMO.

From wikipedia: "In the law, testimony is a form of evidence that is obtained from a witness who makes a solemn statement or declaration of fact. Testimony may be oral or written, and it is usually made by oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury."

Of course it is.