SoMAn
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Just got word that the Falcons are playing the Colts in Berlin, Nov 9.
Yayyy!
I'm working with a guy about getting primo tickets for the Bills-Falcons game here in Mercedes Benz stadium, and my only concern was if the NFL were to scheduled that matchup as an international game. I missed the 2018 game here, so hopefully this will be my chance to enjoy them close to home.
Unless the Falcons do one of those consecutive week overseas trips, it's pretty much a sure thing the Bills will be here in Atlanta.
Now, need to look into tickets in Charlotte.
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12 hours ago, Just Jack said:
I wonder if these are just a few to test the fit, and no more will be installed until next spring, to avoid breakage and contractors using them during breaks.
Part of the video you can see through the PPE he's wearing that it says "Young" on the back, his name.
So what? Did they discontinue making the 'Young' team jersey nameplates?
My point was he presumably has enough funds to purchase 6 PSLs and all that goes with it (tickets, parking, merch, concessions, etc.), but wears a dated, thread-worn team jersey. Geez, put out the extra C-note and don some decent attire for the publicity event.
Or.. just duck into the Bills locker room and 'borrow' a jersey,
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50 minutes ago, Motorin' said:
Not going to lie, I thought this was going to be about a modern art installation on the ass of Stefon Digg's MET outfit.
Have you considered books on tape? 🥴
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5 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Just curious, when was the last time a can't-miss QB in the draft panned out as expected? Seems to me it's the guys with questions that turn out better.
There’re been a lot of blue chip QB misses, just ask the Browns and the Jets. Those two franchises have spent numerous first round picks over the past 25 years or so on QBs they thought would be their ‘franchise QB’ to come up empty at each attempt.
It took the Bills over 20 years after Jim Kelly’s retirement to find an elite signal caller. Finding ‘that guy’ is a GMs biggest challenge.
If Beane never made another good decision, getting Josh I was enough to secure his legacy in Buffalo.-
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10 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:
If they were so sure Allen would be great they would have done one of these crazy trades like we saw with Cleveland and Jacksonville this spring.
There’s nothing ‘sure’ in picking a prospect from the college ranks. They felt great about Josh, but what was the cost of moving into the top spot? Both 2018 1sts and 2019 1st and 2nd?
Maybe something along those lines, I don’t know.
Considering that there were other viable QBs with similar expectations (depending on any particular draft ‘expert’), giving up multiple premium picks as they’re trying to build for the future could have been a disaster - especially as the likely trade partners would have been division and/or AFC rivals.
The maneuvering Beane did to get to #7 was brilliant, and the Bills and we fans were incredibly fortunate that The Browns, Jets, and Broncos all went for ‘the sure thing’.
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1 hour ago, That's No Moon said:
Those do look pretty chintzy. I wonder what the expensive seats will be like.
On the plus side, it did appears to have a little more leg room than the current seats.
How does a guy with the funds to buy 6 PSLs, season tickets, parking, etc, wear a faded, vintage replica Rob Johnson jersey with a hole in it, knowing it’s a media event that’s going to be posted?
My wife wouldn’t have let me out the front door wearing that. Was the Bills’ store on site not open for business?-
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14 hours ago, bkep32 said:
bills vs ravens rematch
That was my thought. Two of the most dynamic QBs in head to head tie-breaking re-match after each won against the other last season.
Fortunately, our win was in the playoffs.
Hope it’s a home game.-
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2 minutes ago, Einstein said:
I just looked up what you are talking about. They look a bit larger than the current stadiums seats in my opinion, but not by as much as my brain was imagining they would be. That's probably my fault for imagining something larger. I think SoFi's seating has ruined my thinking for what seats (and stadiums) can be.
These aren't large people and they're pretty tight together. Much of our fanbase is on the heftier side of the folks pictured:
In addition to the ‘family section’ for non drinkers they should have included a special big seat fat-ass section for the fans who needed a seatbelt extender on their drive to the stadium.
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Saw a vid on Bills’ site with ceremonial install of first stadium seat by its PSL-owning season ticket holder.
Maybe hard to really tell, but in the video the seat looked small and like it was made of cheap, thin plastic.
I thought the downsized seating capacity was partially attributed to having bigger, wider seats (bigger people in 2025). I suspect there’s not much leg room with steeper angles.
For $2B I expected a little better quality.
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2 hours ago, stevestojan said:
I like it better since it seemed to me that DTV buffered a TON. I’m guessing that’s individual experience though.
I am also a YouTubeTV customer and use it as my “cable TV” and it’s the absolutely best. You can order the channels on the guide in any order you want, seemingly unlimited storage (I haven’t checked how much but I currently have enough episodes of Jeopardy on backlog to last for a solid month) and it’s reasonably priced.
I had the NFL ST last year. The one feature I absolutely missed from the Directv Sunday Ticket, was the ability to record the game (e.g.. start recording at 1pm kickoff) and if I was busy with something else, not rush to the TV, but sit down to watch around 2pm. Between commercials and halftime crap, I was usually caught up by the time the game ended.
I just saved 45 min - hour of my weekend!
But, with the Youtube Sunday Ticket, I didn't have that function. Their solution was clips for what they determined were highlights to catchup, but not the actual broadcast in which I could FF through ads.
Is the functionality I miss from Directv available with the Youtube subscription and DVR option?
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I canceled NFLST for this year. Will I re-up? I don't know.
We'll get all the usual prime-time national and and 4:25 games. We'll know which games and times 6 days from now. That's a given.
Because we play the NFC South division that includes Atlanta (where I live), it's very possible I might also get local broadcasts of Carolina, Saints, and Bucs games when they face the Bills. A little extra bonus.
In the past, there've been Bills vs Miami (or some other team), and the local stations always show NFC South games even if the matchups suck.
As far as he cost is concerned, I'm Elmer J. Fudd. I own a mansion and yacht. So, clearly I can afford it.
But it's the idea of paying almost $500 for what could amount to maybe to 5 or 6 games only available with NFLST - just bad bang for the buck.
I already subscribe to NFL+ through the NFL app. The game is shown in it's entirety immediately following the end of the live game. That's one option.
I could wait and watch it on the app with the delay, (would rather watch live). Or I can go to a friend's house. Or to our local Anchor Bar. The cost of an afternoon at a sports bar made the Sunday Ticket a good bargain. But not if it amounts to $100/game for the ticket.
But, Youtube and NFL are really getting greedy.
There are already at least 5 or 6 games every week on local TV or with cable, (ESPN), Netflix, Amazon, etc. Even more during Thanksgiving week, Christmas week and other times. When Bye weeks come into play, there may only be 13 games shown, or rather, only 7 or 8 on NFLST.
So, with the odds of having an attractive team (like the Bills) on TV locally, NFLST doesn't make much sense for me this year.
When the schedule comes out next week, I'll have a better idea of which course to take, but highly unlikely I'll get the ticket this year.
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On 5/5/2025 at 2:37 PM, Virgil said:
Also, I’m curious to know people’s thoughts on aisle seats vs being in the middle of a row.
Again, no wrong answers, just curious about others perspectives.
It seems aisle seats are the preferred ones by most. I'm in the minority on this one.
Since I keep my ass planted and rarely need to go anywhere before halftime or before the conclusion of the game, I like the middle.
Sitting on the aisle, you can count on restless/hungry fans or the ones with small bladders who have to squeeze past you throughout the entirety of the game. It's worse when you're near young kids with short attention spans who have to come and go every 15 minutes and kick your drink over in the process.
I'll take the middle given the choice.
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Kaiir Elam's inactive roster spot will be much improved
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5 hours ago, BillsShredder83 said:
Yeah this.... if youre a casual lol casual NFL fans dont know the draft, and casual NFL fans dont usually watch college.
Try telling that to the people in the south who KNOW that college is king
No kidding. My handle is southern man. The Ga Bulldogs are top dogs over Falcons or any other team here.
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53 minutes ago, Mat68 said:
Looking like they should have stayed and picked LaPorta. Still has time to add weight but doesn't look great. Maybe worked on getting the knee right and hasn't had the ability to add good weight.
A better option may have been to make an offer for tight end T.J. Hockenson in 2022 when the Lions made him available. Division foe Minnesota Vikings got him from for a 2nd and 3rd the following year.
I'm still not sure what the issue was with the Hockenson/Lions relationship. I thought he was a decent TE.
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9 hours ago, HappyDays said:
So I guess I don't necessarily care about total passing yards. I was just illustrating that although you said a lack of WR talent didn't impede us, the clear decline in volume passing stats and passing success rate is an indication that it in fact did impede us.
No.
The offense has been productive. It doesn't much matter if the points on the scoreboard come from rushing, the tush push, dink and dunk, play action, bubble screens, statue of liberty, etc.
What should be obvious to anyone following the team is that It's the limitations of the defensive personnel that have kept the Bills from progressing further in the playoffs. The offense has been scoring points.
EVERYONE knew the defensive side of the ball needed the most attention in the draft and FA signings. It would be great to have a marquee WR, but it's unlikely a team can fulfill their entire Wishlist in one offseason. Maybe Cooper comes back and becomes a role player. Along with Shakir, Samuel, Kincaid, Knox, Palmer, and progress from Coleman, the Bills have a decent enough stable of pass catchers. Add to that Ty Johnson, Cook, and Davis (who've all shown the ability to run routes and catch passes), I think the Bills will be just fine.
Even better if they can count on an improved D to get the ball back to them with greater frequency.
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25 minutes ago, HappyDays said:
But the passing game did suffer. For the first time since 2019 Allen was below 4,000 passing yards. Passing TDs also was the lowest since 2019. Passing success rate was below 50%, and again the lowest since 2019. It's inarguable that the weak WR talent made the passing offense significantly less productive.
They scored record points for a season.
I don't GAF about passing yards or a lot of other stats that fantasy footballers get hung up on. The only stat that really matters is number of wins.
And if the Bills made a serious effort in the final game, would have had a 14-win regular season - a team record.
Why should anyone care about passing yards? Stats are often deceptive without in-depth analysis that can provide the real story.
Wins. The only stat that matters unless you're invested in the Fantasy game.
Marino had amazing passing stats. You can count on zero hand his number of Super Bowl wins.
Elite WRs in the FA market are usually cost prohibitive when a team is trying to have competitive balance throughout the entire team roster.
The Bills best bet for a top-tier receiver is to find an affordable one in the draft. They'd either have to get real lucky or find a way to trade into the top 15. The best receivers coming out of college are usually gone by the time the Bills get to pick.
The idea that the Bills should have gotten their ace receiver this offseason is a head-scratcher. Offer a viable solution. Clearly, Beane didn't see a better option. If you or anyone has a better plan for securing the elusive #1 WR, I'd love to hear it.
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1 hour ago, GASabresIUFan said:
But you also need to give the QB the right tools to succeed. If you have a fleet of slow WRs who can't separate consistently, are you really giving the QB the necessary tools?
Josh lost his best WR before last season. It didn't seem to impede their progress. On the contrary.
They 86'ed the diva superstar WR and had their best record and went the AFC Championship game, and very nearly the Super Bowl.
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The problem here is can you get an accurate assessment of value without including the QB? You can have the best tandem of WRs in the league, but if your QB is a six-foot noodle-armed player with poor field vision and minimal leadership skills, what have you really got?
Josh has shown that he can make the most of a WR group minus a standout #1.
So, the question should maybe be, would you rather have a QB of Josh's caliber and average WRs, or great WRs with a middle of the pack QB?
The answer should be obvious.
For me, the QB is the ace in the hole that teams scramble for years trying to find. After Kelly and Marino, the Bills and Dolphins looked to fill that void for decades after the HOF careers of those legends.
Unfortunately, top WRs now command idiot money. The Bills are trying to balance the team, spreading out their skill throughout the squad. The good news is that Buffalo is now an attractive landing spot for players. Maybe they'll get a #1 with a FA looking at a one year prove-deal that they can parlay into bigger money. Maybe they'll find that 5th round Stefon Diggs difference maker in 2026.
To answer the question honestly, in my opinion, any team's WR group is only as good as their QB. Would I love to see someone like Jefferson lined up opposite Coleman? Sure. But, not at the expense of the rest of the team.
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On 4/27/2025 at 6:53 PM, ElMarko said:
Any theories or Cook comments?
The whole Cook fiasco is beyond stupid. He's under contract!
He has few options.
Sure, he can sit out. That way he can lose a decent paycheck and at the same time compromise any negotiating leverage with other teams. Ideally, he'd want to play his balls off in 2025 off to increase his value in FA.
As far as drafting or signing another RB - there were greater needs. Also, there may not have been a back the Bills thought fit their culture or talent level. Should they just sign any warm body to fill the position?
Ray Davis may be to James Cook what Thurman was to then starter Ronnie Harmon. Davis looks very capable. The Bills still have Frank Gore Jr., who looked serviceable. There's also someone called Darrynton Evans and FB Reggie Gilliam in the backfield.
The Bills are in the driver's seat. Cook will play in 2025 after which the Bills can slap the franchise tag on him, trade him, sign another FA, or draft another back in 2026. The Bills have options - not Cook.
How much of James Cook's posturing is attributed to bad advice from big brother Dalvin whispering in his ear? He's on his 4th team since 2022. I doubt he's making top dollar as a journeyman. Maybe he should let little bro and his agent handle the business end of it.
If James is smart, he'll shut up and let his play on the field speak for itself, and then he can get the money thing sorted out after the Bills win the Super Bowl next February.
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On 4/30/2025 at 4:01 PM, SoonerBillsFan said:
NE is going to be #2 in the AFCE by end of season.
I think that's very possible. Maybe even (*gulp*) # 1, depending on injuries, head to head, and other yet to be determined factors that could derail the Bills' hopes for a 6th straight division title.
They gave the Bills a run for their money in the late December game in Buffalo when the Bills were still fighting for their playoff positioning.
Of course the Pat won the final in NE, but I don't count that one since the Bills were playing reserves in a game that was meaningless as far as playoff seeding was concerned.
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It would be cool to showcase Buffalo and WNY for the draft, but with the volume of attendees today, the lack of local accommodations makes it impractical.
It's funny how not too many years ago the NFL draft was just another day at the office, held during the work week with most fans catching up on the picks in the local newspaper or watching the local evening sports news with Rick Azar, et al.
Then, ESPN started televising the draft picks in real time. (desperate for content)
Eventually, it turned into a minor event with draftnik attendees getting a seat in a ballroom in New York.
A lot of whiney, disappointed meathead Jet fans in attendance almost made it worthwhile.
Now, it's a huge deal, with thousands gathered to patiently hear their team make it's choices or watch their favorite player get picked.
This is a great example of how people can be manipulated by hype. A non-event has become must-see event and a hot ticket for some.
It's cool that these folks, (mostly a younger partying crowd), enjoy the event.
Personally, I can't imagine standing there, surrounded by a mass of boisterous fans for hours, waiting for one NFL prospect to be revealed.
Last year when the Bills traded out of the first round, I have to think there were Buffalo fans who stood there all day eagerly anticipating the Bills' pick, only to go home or back to their hotel with nothing to show for it but a pair of aching feet and a sweaty tee-shirt.
Yes, the NFL is the master of hype. Now, the schedule is the next 'big' (non) event. Can't wait. 😃
They need to come up with something to keep fans engaged in June.🙄
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2 hours ago, Augie said:
Yes, he fell quite a bit there…..literally.
With multiple tumbles and misfooting I can’t help but wonder if he had the wrong cleats for whatever the turf or conditions were.
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19 hours ago, Logic said:
If he winds up being Chris Kelsay/Ryan Denney, I'll be happy. That is, an edge setting, run stopping defensive end who can pitch in some pass rush in spurts and add value to the defensive line rotation.
And before anyone waves away my invocation of those two names: One played 10 years in the NFL, the other played 9. That's a good career.
Jackson's a third round pick, and usually edge rushers that fall to the third round -- great DL draft or not -- don't turn into premium pass rushers. Obviously, it's not a guarantee, and I'll be rooting for him to exceed expectations and ball out for Buffalo. But if he can work into the rotation, add some juice, and set the edge, I'll consider him a worthwhile 3rd round pick.
For a past Buffalo Bill comparison I’m thinking maybe more like DE Aaron Schobel.
Goodbye, old friend. Paying tribute to Rich Stadium-Highmark Stadium. Post your memories.
in The Stadium Wall
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My most vivid (and fondest) memories:
First Monday Night game, 1973, KC, game 7 O.J. goes over 1,000 for the season on the way the first 2,000 rusher. Record carries in that game I believe.
1974, season opener against Raiders. Monday night under the lights. Back and forth trading leads in final minutes (similar to 13-second game), OJ out injured, Bills win.
1980, season opener, Bills defeat Dolphins after winless 70's decade. Chuck Knox era with much promise.
1980, Dec 7, Bills defeat Rams, fans won't leave and demand an encore. Bills players Smerlas, Haslett, Ritcher, et al appease the fans and come back out of locker room, minus jerseys and pads (under shirts), lock arms and perform a chorus line kick dance to the sounds of 'Talking Proud'. Crazy.
1986, Jim Kelly's first regular season game in a Bills' uniform. Unfortunately, loss to Jets. Still, the beginning of the JK era.
1987, season opener, first time sharing the Bills with my Miami-raised girlfriend - now my wife. Jets, loss of course.
edit: she's a die-hard Bills fan now. Another successful conversion!
1995, Bills defeat Dolphins in close late December game, snow coming down in 4th quarter to finish it off, and as the players make their way to the tunnel after the final gun, the Hootie & Blowfish song is playing with the phrase "the dolphins make me cry" from 'Only Wanna Be With You'. Perfect.
1997, Season opener in late August (weird), day after Diana killed in wreck, Vikings. Loss. First tailgate meet-up with message board crew coming from Ohio, NYS, Virginia, Georgia, etc. Only about 7 of us. Internet it it's infancy.
2005, Texans, season opener, introducing nephews, next generation to the Bills experience. Sadly, the 10-year-old wasn't around for the 2006 opener.
2008, Seahawks, season opener, last time with one of my long-time closest friends with whom I attended many games, including the 1980 opener. It was supposed to be sunny, but it rained, we got soaked, he got pneumonia. Gone by November.
After being there for at least one game every year, the 2008 game is the last one for me in that stadium. I don't know if I'll get there in 2025. Hope so.
Apart from the Bills games, many 'Superfest' concerts in the 70's with some of the biggest names in rock. These were the days when you buy tickets for concerts and Bills games for under $10. For you Gen Z'er thinking "no way". Way.
Being at the first Monday Night game for the Bills and the new stadium in 1973, I'd really like to be at the first one in the new stadium. Time will tell.