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That drop was the game, would have put the Bills up by one. I remember it well.

I had a family member that had this problem around the knee after ACL surgery. they used the circulating ice water bath too frequently and long. Killed a lot of the skin all over the knee in that case, but it eventually healed up. Cryo damage, don't know if that ever heals however. I hesitate to say this, but, AB may have shot himself in the foot!

Injury settlement

The D is good. the ST are a question mark, new coach, but a point of emphasis. The O...well, better players in various positions, but lots of injuries. Second year for B Daboll, and he will design to beat the opposition D and make best use of J Allens talents. I look for the record to be better....not sure I can think my way to 9-7, but less than 8-8 would be a disappointment. So, I am going w 8-8......QED

Carolina will only get better is CAM comes back to his old self. But, that looks pretty iffy right now, so he has that wrong imho.

Yes, really a bad choice imho. Yes, after he healed he was an ok running back. But, he could have been great had he not had the acl surgery . He came back a step or two slower.....

Ahhhh,,,still limited in roads in and out because the lake and river have not changed.

He needs to retire......his brain can't take the NFL game anymore. I am not happy, but I want him to lead a normal life. I do wonder how much guaranteed money Bean gave him.

It usually gets ugly fast when you loose a CB or two. This year, we could loose two, and still have three starter level players left. I wonder if Taron Johnson even makes the squad....but, he was pretty good also, but is practice squad elgible at least. Bottom line, a headache at cut down time. Bills will keep 6 cb's anyhow. And, salary will put both Johnson and Gaines at risk to a small degree.

the digital transmissions in the Buffalo area do not have the range that the old analog signals did. In the Buffalo area, the transmission towers are Buffalo and south, but I live in Niagara county (north) I tried all the fancy antenna's, and they don't really work very well in Niagara County. But, that problem is on the FCC, not the Directv types. I have directv, and have intermittantly had Sunday ticket. The loss of the CBS stations will cause us to go back to cable, or, maybe do the HULU hookup. Might have to find a friend/fan game days......and, ultimately, since I have cable in the home for the internet, maybe just drop the satellite service. Anyhow, lots of options...and, although I am a long time dt subscriber, I can drop them...as I am on zero contracts.

I see that logic.

Last time I was there a decade ago, it was M&T stadium I think. Still that name? We stayed at a motel outside Balt, took a train in and got off right at the stadium. Not like Buffalo stadium experience though, not tailgating. But, more like a PGA golf even.....lots of corporate tents etc. Being use to the Ralph/New Era atmosphere, I wasn't expecting PGA/NFL hybrid experience. Anyhow, the Bills lost, and we sat near some of the Bills players families in the upper deck. Seats were not as good as NEW ERA uppers imho.

Most other cities are HOPEING Allen is bottom 100. The fear the (real) possiblity he might be the real deal franchaise QB when he gets the rough edges smoothed out a little! As for other Bills not in top 100,,,small market equals no national exposure and no incentive for those national media types to say or even see small market types. (that was one of Gilmore's complaints btw)

Some unknown Calculus was going on in Carolina as well. Gettleman got canned........just after Bean and McD left.....I don't know, just trying to read between the lines.....

I think McBean are trying to replicate what succeeded in Carolina....even picking Allen who is sort of a Cam Newton like QB...big physical, can run...and Cam hasn't been a polished passer either 6 or 7 years in. None the less, the two seem organized, and recall, Bean did not show up until almost a year later, so McD was on his own with Whaley hanging on until a new guy was brought in...which was inevitable.

Richie can play alright, but, is to erratic to justify a roster spot. Buffalo was fortunate....I think Eric Wood kept Richie on an even keel when Richie was here....and he lacks that kind of help now. Too bad, there are some people you can't help. (and the Pegs certainly tried to help richie)

Josh Allen will lead the Bills to some success. His will to succeed and his physcial gift will see to that. However, if he isn't protected better than last year, and takes a few big hits, his confidence might wane.....(thinking of Trent Edwards who was never the same after taking a big hit in Arizona)

Bosas' attitude on this stuff was sufficiently bad that I thought any team selecting him was a fool. Lots of other talents around.

I have had a couple of encounters. Got to know Charlie Fergeson as we worked for the same employer for a couple of decades and ran into each other at the golf dome after that. Good guy for sure. My other encounter was unusual.....I used to fly to Detroit on business regularily....this was late 70's I think, and we flew American Airlines direct in those days. One day I got on behind a guy also on his way to Detroit on a business trip.....it was Chuck Knox...heading out meet w Ralph Wilson. I think some of his staff were there also, but I didn't meet them. Anyhow, Chuck was intense and clearly in charge of the group. He was Head Coach for 5 years, but never got us to the playoffs I recall so he was ultimately fired. He was the one who used to call out of town games "business trips"....and he was all business from what I saw that day.

Gore may not even make the team imho.

The players union (the employed) can only go so far in demanding compensation. The Pegs paid 1.2 Billion, and it buys a LOT of juice in deciding the outcome of what the league does.....more the the players union imho. Pro labor views can only speculate on unlimited leverage. Owners own the football, the coaches, the stadium leasing and a lot of other stuff. Try starting a new league if you really believe all those independent thoughts.

I was there....a great moment in my life......I had four tickets, but only had my wife and aunt with me....an empty seat . Won't ever forget it. Haven't rewatched it however....hope to do that someday.

Zay is in his third year......and, if he has a good year......never mind. You can never have to much speed, and robert has that to burn.

I am not sure that the term "same" will apply to the offensive system...with new horses up front almost across the board, and other new talent as well. Yes, the coordinator is the same and he will use the same terms, but I am expecting this O will look different with some sort of running game. I also expect Allen will be more mature and do a better job with his second year with the coordinator . I was just in Vegas and took the three points and the Bills btw.

Allen's results so far on shorter throws has not been great. But, he knows how to chuck the rock, and, he will learn to do all the throws, and soon imho.