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poor buffalorush and labattblue, sorry fellas

I think you're missing the point. The specifics of what rights an employer has and where they exercise them is not the issue. The issue is the capricious nature of what they tolerate and what they chastise. A slap on the wrist for criminal behavior but a simple gesture in the name of a tragic phenomenon in our society can end your career. The NFL is beholden to its owners, and will minimize any loss of revenue, whether that means turning a blind eye to the vices of talented players, or blackballing those with views that some fans find objectionable.

Inigo is free to post whatever he likes, it goes without saying. Just as everyone else is well within their right to comment on how worthless his post is. Essentially this post is saying nothing more than "the bills are really bad, and other teams think so too". I mean, how about some insight? Some commentary that warrants our attention? On one hand, I don't want to come down too hard on anyone's post, but on the other, I think the harsh responses serve as a deterrent for others to post whatever inane thought pops into their head.... I know, one can only hope....

Do you honestly think Mahomes would be playing as well as he has if he were drafted by the Bills? Also, you haven't acknowledged the fact that they brought the team to the playoffs while simultaneously beginning a massive overhaul of their roster. And do you sincerely think Beane has already proven to be worse than Whaley? A GM who traded two firsts to go and get a WR in what was probably the most stacked WR class in a decade? He missed out on Mack after trading up, and could have gotten Odell Beckham, Aaron Donald, or Anthony Barr if he just stayed put.... Have you heard Rob Ryan's interview earlier this year when he said his experience with the Bills was the worst managed situation he's ever been a part of? Or how about Doug Marrone having the same impression while he was here? Just because things look grim right now doesn't mean it compares to the years and years of abhorrent to mediocre play this team has displayed on the field. Despite the clear gaffes of McBeane (bringing in Tolbert and Benjamin, overpaying Star, not holding on to E.J. Gaines or Robert Woods being among the worst), they have actually talked about a strategy. Beane has stated repeatedly he believes you start by building through the middle of the team, and his investments in Allen, Phillips, and Edmunds reflect this strategy. They've made mistakes, absolutely. But I myself am happy to have a GM that actually has a vision. For the decade before Beane, the Bills have drafted terribly in the first round, overpaid FA talent, and created a patchwork of players that they hoped, by chance, would form into something cohesive. I had no idea what exactly they were trying to do, which I don't think can be said about this current regime

These posts are incredibly stupid. There have been suspect free agency aqcuisitions, but this regime has 1.) Went for and got a legit elite QB prospect (of course opinions vary on this, but many scouts touted him as having the highest ceiling in the draft), which most of the fanbase has been begging for over the last 20 years 2.) Made it to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years. It is also notable that they have drafted what looks to be a great young CB, DT, and LB. It is too early to know what we have in Phillips and Edmunds, but they both look like they have a lot of potential. Honestly, I question how long you have been a Bills fan. You should know about the cap situation and the shedding of the Whaley's suspect picks and factor this into the current state of the team. I haven't agreed with everything they've done, and yes the product on the field has looked abysmal for much of the first two games, but have a little perspective before posting such hyperbolic nonsense

Hmm, Philip Seymour Hoffman (Rochester native btw) had an accomplished, prolific career for over 20 years.. But I see what you're saying; there are about 50 famous musicians who fall into this category, and as it was for Hoffman, heroine is usually the vice that causes it.

this deserves a collective slow clap from the rest of us

Can we stop making titles with unfinished sentences that are completed in the thread? It's a cheap way of getting attention; just say outright what you're talking about in the title. Maybe it's just me, but it annoys me every time I see it.

I know it's tempting to devour ANY media Bills related (I am guilty of doing so myself), but the stuff on NFL Network and ESPN is really a waste of time. I would say more than half of the active posters on this site know exponentially more about the Bills than any of them. And it's not just about knowing the roster and past performances; the level of insight on those networks is laughable. I swear to God, if we never heard one of these phrases again in my life, our lives would be better for it: He's a dynamic playmaker He's got swag (THE WORST) He finds a way to win football games He's a competitor He's an athletic freak This is what those programs call analysis. If you really want to stay informed, stick with this board, buffalorumblings, and cover1 on youtube... I'm sure there are other sources I'm not familiar with, but the point is just stay away from the garbage on national TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXwakHd0UU0

It's pronounced kernel, it's the highest rank in the military

you missed the point of the post. I don't think they are going to the Superbowl this year, and at this point even making the playoffs may be a reach. But they are not the worst team in the league, as many analysts in the national media are projecting. Teams unravel when things get tough, you see it every year. I think the coaching and the culture in the building make that far less likely, and this alone makes up for a great deal. The talent disparity in football is less of a factor than other team sports because coherence and preparation are so critical. I didn't stake any claims regarding the talent level of the team. just the coaching and the propensity for this team to play together. Read a little more closely next time

By now everyone has seen the season predictions, the astronomical odds that the Bills are given to succeed this year, and the large number of Bills fans on this board that concur. I get it, no proven qb, no big name receivers aside from Benjamin, and the Bills O line looked god awful at times in the preseason, particularly in the Bengals game. That being said, the idea that the Bills might go 0-16 (brought up in another post) seems to conpletely neglect the significance of teamwork and coaching. There were several moments of last season that compel me to believe the Bills have an advantage over a good number of teams in this regard (the team's celebration of BrandonTate's first down being the most vivid). Football is, as the saying goes, the ultimate team sport and I think this should be considered more heavily when we prognosticate the performance of our beloved bills. we can't see any measure of teamwork and preparation when we look at a depth chart, but at times it becomes clear as day on the field. The Bills don't have the big names, and yes there was a lot of turnover at critical positions, but I would implore all of you to remember what was expected at the beginning of last season before writing this year's team off entirely

Yeah, you're right, there was no context given.. But if you look at the context of thei games in which he was used most, they were often when the jaguars had a huge lead and the opposition presumably knew that they were trying to run out the clock (17 carries in 45-7 win over texans, 17 carries in 27-0 win over colts, 20 carries in 23-7 win over bengals). And, as mentioned by someone else, the jaguars running game was underwhelming despite having one of the best young running backs in the game. Fournette averaged only 3.9 ypg, a number that was inflated by his 90-yard run early in the year. Take that away, his ypg on the season drops to 3.56

rodak is a pats fan, and a very sophisticated troll imo. I've never read a writer with a bias as consistently negative as rodak. It's as if he gets off on it, quite pathetic really

Really? You must be new to this whole 'bills fan' thing?

He very well may be a bust, but I'll be damned if this isn't the type of person I want leading the bills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu02kt6kmsw

I'll take irony for 500, Alex

Does it also apply to comments on that thread? And what about responses to that thread?

If this happened, Allen and Barkley would then be the "fruit" of Darnold's dangle

according to wikipedia, tyrod taylor is 6' 3/4". Tyrod had problems finding open receivers, but that seemed to be due more to the fact that he could not throw an intermediate pass through a window in the middle of the field. ever. ok maybe not ever but I think i could count on one hand the number of times he did that last year

google reddit nfl streams. They post really hi def links to the game, if you have a good internet connection you should be all set. GO BILLS!!

Brandon Tate picking up the first down against the Raiders, and the entire sideline rallying around him on the sideline like he scored the game-winning touchdown. The announcers initially thought a fight broke out, just an awesome display of what being a team is about.

is it just me, or does David Fales look a lot like Rodak?