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Looking forward to progress pictures when we get to see the second one installed around August.

II disagree with that also. The long established networks like CBS, ABC, and NBC and Fox generate HUGE amounts of revenue from advertisers. Also, they use viewership from football games to promote their own primetime shows, which in turn generate more advertising revenue. I don’t see that ever going away.

Completely disagree. As long as there’s a market for the product, there will be an outlet for it Demand will determine pricing and the provider will always charge the maximum amount that will yield the maximum profit. With all due respect, I have no idea what you just said

I've said this is the past. Everyone was so proud to 'cut the cord', thinking they were sticking it to the man. I predicted that it will only be a matter of time until the streaming services have everyone in their grasp at which time they'll have the leverage to stick it right back to the customer. They're not there quite yet, but getting closer all the time. Oh, it's so nice to pay $4.99 monthly for Hulu, or Peacock or Paramount. Sure....How long before the monthly fee mirrors the Netflix model, which started out at around 7.99? Now that they have everyone hooked, it's doubled for the same service. Those monthly smart TV app services will shoot up to $9.99/month, UNLESS, for the bargain price you want to purchase it for a full year for the low low price of only $79.99. Of course, you'll need about 4 different services to get all the content you want. Suddenly, you realize you're paying more than you ever did with cable. You'll be longing for the good old days of Directv, cable, and the NFL Sunday Ticket on Directv.

Top notch scouting is the real key in these times of salary caps and franchise QBs who take a big chunk of the available cash. The best teams will have more hits than misses in the draft and FA. Fortunately, the Bills personnel staff have been very good at finding mid to late round picks that have become serviceable to very players. Cheap labor that can step in and get the job done when others become unaffordable high-priced veterans. Bernard taking the place of Edmunds is a prime example, and it looks like he'll not only cheaper, but better on the field. Win win. That's the sort of strategic roster-building that will keep the window open as long as they have Josh.

The nicest firing ever.

No idea. I've seen quite a few games, but I believe there have been more wins than losses, including the first 2 Monday night games, KC in '73 and Raiders in '74* I was at the 1980 game when the Dolphins were finally defeated. It also seems that every Jet game I ever attended the Bills were on the losing end, including Kelly's debut. * I'm not sure why it is that the 1974 opener against the Raiders is hardly talked about or remembered, but it had a lot of the same excitement as the 13 second game. Maybe it's because in those times there were few outlets for replay, (no YouTube, VCRs, DVRs, etc), so instant access to game highlights or replays by fans was not yet thing, so maybe more easily forgotten. OJ was injured early and missed most of the game. Ahmad Rashad made several spectacular catches. Multiple scores and lead changes in the final couple of minutes. Unlike the 13 second game, the Bills won that one on the way to making their lone playoff appearance in about 14 seasons (the mini-drought).

This 100%. But sadly, I don't believe it will ever happen. For whatever reason, WNY seems to be under a black cloud that it will never shed. For some reason, the universe has saddled us with being the good guys who can never quite get it done. In 55 seasons the Sabres have made it to the finals twice, and naturally, lost both. Las Vegas has only had an NHL team in like 6 years and already appeared in as many finals and won a championship. Shiny exciting Las Vegas! Not Buffalo. The Buffalo NBA team was taken away despite strong fan support. The Bills lost their first AFL title in 3 years to miss out on being in the first Superbowl. And of course, 4 in a row, wide right, no goal, 13 seconds, Tim McVeigh, OJ Simpson, etc etc We are the ever-optimistic Charlie Brown, going to finally kick that ball before Lucy snags it away. No matter how many times we see that scene, it will always be the same. No matter how many times we see the slow-motion footage of Scott Norwood's kick in Superbowl XXV, there's always some fantastical unrealistic hope that we'll see that ball go through the uprights and history is changed. This is just the cards Buffalonians have been dealt. The loveable losers. On the positive side, I no longer get too upset when the Bills season is ended prematurely. I expect it. I'll still enjoy watching as long as I'm alive and able to. But win a Superbowl? Not likely. We're Buffalo. We don't get those prizes like Dallas, L.A. and those other more glamorous places enjoy. Never more would I love to be wrong.

Without deep-digging analysis, the win-loss record over a 7 year period should be enough to provide a snapshot of McD's success. Quick, name the other NFL coaches with a better W-L record in that same span. Reid? Probably. (I'm not digging deep). Who else? The stupidity of the dissidents is that they NEVER offer any sure-fire solution. I'm convinced there are fair share of posters in this forum who are not too bright, so I wouldn't really expect they'd offer solutions.

A couple nuts who don’t accurately reflect the fan base. Probably done dopey gambler who lost his savings. Think Billy Brown in Buffalo ‘66 who was out to get Scott Wood after wide right.

It's cumulative. How can you break it down to individual moments in a specific game and draw conclusions from that? It's like isolating a few minutes in your life and defining who you are by that. 6 playoff appearances in 7 years. 4 straight division titles. Double digit win totals in spite of massive losses to injury. Using the same rationale of the 'Fire McDermott' crowd, Harbaugh should be canned if his team loses this week to the Chiefs. How many times have the Ravens missed the playoffs, not made it past wildcard round? It's been what, 12 seasons since they made it to the Superbowl? Only 3 playoff wins in that period of time. Harbaugh must go, right? Referencing the playoff wins and Championships won in a similar span of time, Tomlin, Shanahan, McCarthy, LeFleur should all be fired by that logic. If the instant-gratification crowd ever grasps how difficult it is to get into the late rounds of the playoffs, let alone get on the tournament in the first place, maybe then they'll shut up about firing McDermott.

What turned around the results for the Dolphins and the Ravens? Adding weapons. Receivers. What caused the Chiefs to struggle (relatively speaking) more than in the past? When a team is spending 50 million a year on a QB, he's got to have weapons to make the most of that investment. A second tier one WR could be the catalyst to make the passing game more effective. Go ahead, double Stef. We dare you. At some point another top receiver will create mismatches.

Good fact-based collection of info. There are people here who seem to think that winning Championships is easier than it actually is and are ready to turn their backs on our team/coaches because they've yet to get to the promised land. Here's some other facts to chew on: 4 teams have yet to appear in a Superbowl. 12 teams have never won it. A few teams have won only once (Bears, Eagles, Jets) Other teams haven't won in close to 30 or more years (Cowboys, 49ers, Washington, Dolphins), so for many fans under 40, there's little if any memory of those victories. Add it up. Soak it in. We tend to measure achievement against Brady and the Patriots, or now KC. Those streaks are far more uncommon than common. It's not realistic to expect championships to fall in your lap. It takes consistent play and a little luck. Getting to a Superbowl is very difficult. Winning one is even tougher. The Bills have been competitive for several years under McD. They've had a chance to get there. I expect it will continue. Injuries and other external factors will always play into the results. If the disappointment is too great, you should find some other form of entertainment. For me, there's always another season and hope.

You're 'stuck'? There's 31 other NFL teams and a whole world of other things to do. If it pains you so much, move on.

It’s a pretty sure bet the Bills/Chiefs rematch in 2024 will be a prime time event. It wouldn’t surprise me if it’s one of the week 1 games on Thursday or Sunday night. Probably not Monday night in consecutive years.

Right. Part of the Patriot’s strategy during their dynasty run was letting go of players with escalating salaries and declining impact, regardless of how much of a name they’d been in recent years. They were able to identify when a player had peaked and move on, rather than hope for more output. As a result they were often able to parlay their FA losses into compensation draft picks. They never got too emotionally attached to the point it became detrimental.

Not sure what that means. Other than Von Miller, they've pretty much relied on players they've developed through the draft and 'prove it deal' free agents. Stef was effectively a draft pick, though the salary is too high to really look at it in that light. Von was a gamble, with the Bills believing they were close and he could be the missing piece of the D-line that would pressure the QB. Most of us were excited at the time by that anticipated impact. Otherwise, there hasn't been a lot of money thrown at free agents. It would be nice if they could find ways to re-sign players they've developed who are just starting to hit their stride. e.g. Epenesa, Rousseau, etc

. You might have a heart to heart about the meaning of loyalty and how much more sweet it will be when the Bills finally win the Superbowl. Of course you could just go old school and threaten the child with 'Father Baker' or some other form of foster care/adoption.

He can be good in coverage, but he also has a propensity for being grabby. I suspect the concern of untimely penalties may have been part of the thrust for keeping him on ice.

The Bills were effectively playing their game 3 preseason squad on defense against the defending champions. Milano, Bernard, Benford, and a healthy Rapp and Douglas could have made a significant difference. Add to that Gabe. Yes, he could have made a difference. Better than Sherfield anyway.

Perspective. It's not life or death. It's entertainment. As much as we all hope for the elusive Lombardi each year, the reality is that since the league went to 32 teams in 2002, 21 teams have claimed that prize. Twenty-One! As much as we tend to measure success against teams like the Brady-led Patriots, the 80's 49'ers, and now the Chiefs, these dynasties are rare. Getting to the dance is rare. It's unknown territory for a handful of teams. Winning the Superbowl is every team's goal as OTAs begin. If my math is correct, 651 teams since 2002 have not reached that goal set at the beginning of the year. I don't know if the Bills will ever get there. At least they're competitive and have a chance. So much depends on the team's health through the long season. A few lucky (or unlucky) breaks, missed calls, etc can factor into getting there. Yes, we have to start all over, just like 31 other teams will have to. We have a team I expect will be entertaining as long as Josh Allen is our QB. Enjoy the ride, even if it's a little bumpy at times. Life goes on.

It’s been stated on local radio, social media, and from there, word of mouth.

I don’t know that she’s any less a ‘part of this’ than any of us. Though her motor skills may be limited, it’s entirely possible that she has enough cognition to fully enjoy and experience the Bills games. Our thought are with her.

We have a legacy of class acts associated with the Bills like Marv, Sean, Bean, Ralph, Kyle, Josh and so many others. With contributions to multiple charities and unrivaled support, the Bills fan base is regarded as one of the best in all of pro sports. Why on earth do a few knuckleheads with the maturity of a 12-year-old want to tarnish that image by throwing sex toys on the field of play? Grow up. Represent our Bills community with some class.

What’s the return policy for the BFLO store? I just ordered my Haack jersey!