Heavy Kevi

For real So much privilege with those muddy boots, tractors, and schitt-smell. I grew up in a farm town (still live in an AG district), and affluent is not a word you could use to describe ANYONE from my hometown except MAYBE the guy that owns the dump. Yup. The dump. And he still drives a rusty 4x4 pickup. Looks like crowder suffers from ignorance and lack of perspective on how farmers work and live.

Yeah I think that's not unreasonable. Im surprised there's a multi page thread about what happens if the bills don't want to play this Sunday. Obviously it's a forfeit. And barring "bad news" about Damar at this point, nothing else would make sense. But I expect they will be ready to play, and fired up in a big way. Theres a reason pats fans want them to take another week off. Personally I don't think it matters from a purely football perspective. If they were to forfeit this weekend, they let the pats in to the playoffs, and they are not good enough to compete just like last year. Same story with Steelers and fins. Nobody is scared of any 3 of those teams right now. It's not as if they are the Packers with hof rodg getting hot at the right time. But if the Bengals game gets scheduled to be finished, and they know so before Sunday... Good luck pats No chance. From a competitive standpoint, it's just plain not fair to Cincy, especially given their gracious response on Monday and not forcing the Bills to forfeit in that moment.

I don't entirely disagree with this. But it isn't an "after they pass" situation. It's still somewhat "suspended" just like the game. I, too, would want to get back to some day-to-day routines, get back to work, etc because that's the best way for me to move on. But not for everyone. I also don't think it's unreasonable for them to want to see him come out of the coma and find out if he's going to survive. Just like Monday night, I imagine they don't want to be in some 2nd and 5 type situation, convert and celebrate on the field, while their teammate potentially dies that moment in a hospital bed. The NFL needs to do the right thing and put this game "week 19", and set a precedent of leadership and compassion while still protecting the integrity of the game and maintaining fairness for all the other league teams who are relying on this for seeding.

And the NFL can get what they want in another huge ratings boon. All the stakes would be set, and the game would have very similar implications. They can easily move playoff games. They often don't even know when/where games are going to be until less than a week out. Then the Bills (and other teams watching seeding) don't get a free pass (chiefs) or an unfair advantage (Ravens). Makes sense to me

Yeah I don't think Troy (Aikman) made it up. Though there's a fair chance that him saying that on air was everyone's source. But this idea that it was never considered, thought up, or implemented just seems like... Damage control I'd like to ask Aikman where he heard/saw it and that might just clear alot of this up.

For real. After seeing Josh, Stef, and Tre... All of the sudden it felt so serious. People get hurt all the time, but the look on their faces was pure trauma, and told you everything you needed to know. 15 mins later, after 9 mins of CPR, as he was being loaded into the ambulance, the whole country knew this game should be cancelled. It took the NFL an hour to come to the same conclusion, after trying to force the teams to play after a mere 5 minute break. My god

Yowza

Omg. That seems like terrible news. Cannot believe it's up to Sean and Zak to decide what to do. NFL needs to suspend it's profits for one mother frickin second and call this game. Schedule another time or give us the L. Whatever

Not really though. Bills are 24th in the league in YAC. Bills lead the league in drops by WRs Josh does have to do it all himself, and many other QBs have it MUCH easier. They have run games, decent Olines, more than 1 decent WR. It's not all that uncommon. It's okay to admit things like this. The problems don't cease to exist just because the Bills are really good right now. Imagine how much better they could be with competent WR play. You know it's a real issue when your franchise QB on a really great team tells the GM to go sign practice squad players to contribute on GameDay (Beasley, Smoke) when your receiving corps isn't even banged up.

True. But it's cool, that's Josh's national narrative. They can keep thinking that, but the narrative I believe Josh will end with is that he plays his best football in the biggest times and on the biggest stages. He's quietly one of the most clutch guys I've seen under center, but the team has not had that full-throttled success yet. Once he hoists the Lombardi, everyone's tune will change and they will realize. But until that happens, this is what "sports writers" are going to churn out.

Sad but true. Hyde is being optimistic. He really wants to come back. Just like when von said 7-10 days right before he was IR'd. But it's unfortunately not happening.

Meh Pretty much every SB winning team is on a long win streak. Generally if you back into the playoffs or rest for too many weeks, the outcome is not great.

It's not even a down year for Davis. He has almost 250 more yards this year than his personal best (last year). The problem is he was supposed to step into WR2 and he just hasn't been as productive as that position should be in this offense. But even more than the stats... The eye test. He needs a more diverse route tree. He doesn't create separation. He doesn't fight for the contested catches like he used to. He disappeares for long stretches. Fans are disappointed because there was the prevailing narrative that Gabe and McKenzie were going to break out and we were set at receiver. Obviously nothing could be further from the truth, and I suspect this off-season Beanie will finally focus on real weapons for Josh (as opposed to hoping guys already in the building step up). -- To the spirit of the thread. Bass may well be the best pick of that draft, and frankly... With the offense we have now, if he sticks around for awhile, Bass will be the teams leading scorer. Right now though it's hard not to give it to Dane Imo. Has started alot of games, fared well in whites absence last year, and was the "veteran" at corner (not counting nickel) this year until white came back. Gabe still has a chance. But he's running out of time on a team with a super bowl window that's not going to be super patient at WR2.

Yuuuup. Captain checkdown apologists just used that Adriane Wilson hit for an excuse. Boy I sure as frick don't miss his 3 yard checkdown on a 3rd & 15

That moment -chandler jones just smooshing Mac into the turf- is definitely my favorite non-bills moment of the year. Hilarious! Like Mac was made of play-doh

The fins were already docked a first for tampering this year. At this rate they will be hit with something for continuing to put tua out there with brain injuries. Somehow 2 of the 3 concussions (both before halftime) weren't noticed and he completed a game. They are risking tuas life to try and get in the playoffs and it's pretty sick. That organization and culture is just plain wrong

Cook has definitely been picking up steam as the season goes on. The game seems to be slowing down for him and he's hitting holes decisively and is sneakily elusive. Looking forward to some more routes run out of the backfield as he matures more and more. I think has shown enough this year that the Bills will have an entirely new RB room next year outside of Cook. I thought the plan bringing Hines in was to roll next year with Cook and Hines, but now I think it's Cook and FA's, or maybe a later round RB. Everyone loves singletary in the locker room (and I think he's pretty good, not great), but the FO will be making some difficult cap decisions, and cook flashes. Best case, I would keep singletary and cook, but that would surprise me at this point.

Phins: Tua is going nowhere! Nobody seriously thinks that. Despite his problems, this is a QB with a near league-leading passer rating, and at time I last checked, the #1 and #9 most productive WRs this year. He led the pro bowl voting. There will be no Brady, garapollo, or Rodgers in Miami. Don't get me wrong here, my first sentence isn't just about tua playing elsewhere, it's also applicable to the phins with tua- going nowhere. With the landscape of the AFC, the fish need to learn how to play in the cold. All they took away from buffalo was a moral victory, and I continue to believe that though their stadium is dangerous for opposing players early in the season, it's an advantage for opponents late in the season when cold weather teams feel like it's summer and phin players are hiding behind d the heaters in ~50° weather. Their McD is still in diapers, but he has shown enough to think he might be a real good offensive coach if he can reel in some bad decisions (like throwing constantly even though running was working vs us) Overall the roster is pretty loaded, though they lack resources to improve upon it this off-season. They will have to hope for growth from tua and McD. And that's the right approach imo if I were a fan of them Jets: No mention of mikewhite? If I was a jet fan, I'd be handing the keys to this kid. He hasn't exactly looked like a manning out there, but to quote R Lee Ermy "he's got guts, and guts is enough". Jets should move on from Wilson, Flacca, and anyone else they have and bring in fresh blood, but for now it's mikewhite s job to lose. And the locker room loves him! I'd be shocked if they went for any of the FAs mentioned unless garapollo wants to join and open competition w/ white. Saleh is a solid coach. A little bit of the Dan Campbell "heart on his sleeve" type, but a good, likable coach nonetheless. I'm sure jet fans like watching him get animated on the sidelines. As with the phins, I think the correct course of action is to roll with White and Saleh and hope they grow into competence. The defense is top-notch dominant, and Breeece hall is the truth. New Jersey fans have plenty reason to be cautiously optimistic. Pats 🥱 That is all. The whole team sucks and nobody wants to play for hoodie anymore.

Might actually be an advantage for GB They (GB) are going to feel like it's summer. They'll be getting off the plane in t-shirts. The fins tho will have the heaters on max and will be wearing parkas.

Yeah they have not been good at 3rd and long. As another poster mentioned, middle of the pack. Which is crazy because iirc, through 6 weeks they led the league.

I mean... It's cool that they did that, but did a 9yo kid come up with these? Tre in a sleigh is pretty cool tho

Yeah, kinda.... But at the same time they should be game planning ways to get him touches.

This is pathetic. Like suing GM for DWI deaths. Makes no f'ing sense at all. But it does work for the actual main goal of convincing people that gun crime isn't caused by their own pro-criminal policies like cashless bail, end of mandatory minimum sentencing, and crazy DA's not prosecuting crimes by "marginalized" groups... All with a provably, and massively corrupt Leticia James at the helm. And I though it couldnt get worse than "The Hoch" in the governor's mansion.

Lol... Weird. But it probably will make it easier to get around the facility, at .07 mph. I'm a fat guy too and those things aren't exactly created for us, um... larger folks, and that's for sure.

That's funny. Dak isn't "ass ass"... But I think shady is right, Dak has it pretty easy in comparison to other QBs. Probably the best proof of that is how well Cooper Rush did in Daks absence.