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Where was he even going with that throw?

Allen didn’t even see the pressure coming on that sack.

Knox trying to pull a Josh Allen style hurdle. lol

I’m not a superstitious dude, but I think I may have the jinx going on Tennessee’s kicker today. Both kicks i stood up, crossed my fingers and repeated “miss it, miss it, miss it, miss it”.... I’m obviously doing my part today! ?

Now keep the momentum going defense! 3 and out!

Yes!!! Lee Smith! Touch down! Great drive by the offense. These are the types of drives that give you hope in Allen, our offense and Daboll’s play calling. Games are a chess match. Daboll sniffed out a couple holes in the tight Tennessee defensive coverage on that drive!

Just keep moving the chains! Edit - or that’s good, too! lol

Duuuke!

Wow, what a catch+throw!

Agreed. This isn’t some make or break year. There are Tons of new guys on offense and a young, still somewhat raw QB learning to find his way in the NFL. I just hope they continue to improve all season, and that Josh Allen shows us all that he is without a doubt the franchise QB we’ve been waiting for since Jim Kelly retired. Im definitely hopeful he is, but let be real, he hasn’t proven anything quite yet.

Now come on offense, do something please!

Jordan Phillips having himself a day!!

Ugh

I think this is going to be one of those long, nerve wracking games that’s a low scoring defensive battle where we’re biting our nails until the end. I just hope they can get the win.

Yes!!!

Should have taken the field goal. This is a tough defense and a weaker offense. Take the points (IMO anyway). It’s not like the patriots where you need TDs.

Well hey, at least Allen didn’t attempt a stupid, risky throw on 3rd down!

Alright. Good job D getting off the field. Now come on Josh! We need you to rebound from that performance last week.

Let’s go Bills! We have to be able to stop the run today. Edit - and apparently the pass, too. Edit again - never mind. lol

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I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself. It’s only 2 games and Krueger has shown an ability to get teams to perform well in many hockey tournaments over the years. But I am getting hopeful and really think we could have something special with Ralph. That’s why I was so hyped up posting all those articles when he was hired (and getting mad at people calling him a “soccer coach”). He’s just a different person, so unique. For those interested who didn’t read the articles or don’t remember - He played professional hockey in Germany and then eventually started coaching in a German professional league. He coached the team to 5 straight championships, including the only time a German B team has ever won the Euro Cup (its a league made up of all of the championship teams in Europe from that season. No German B team has ever done it before or since, so it’s a big deal and apparently he’s a living legend in Germany (and Switzerland for that matter)). After that he ran the Swiss hockey program for over a decade. When he took over they were a B team that hadn’t played in the Olympics in years (8 or 12 iirc). He turned them into a A team that went to 3 straight Olympics (he never missed the Olympics in his time there) and was part of the reason why the Swiss hockey program is so well respected world wide for their hockey program now. Then had a and a short stint as a scout for the Carolina Hurricanes. He went to edmonton as an associate coach, was promoted to head coach the following year and only last 1 lockout shortened 1/2 season where the Oilers miraculously were in playoff contention with a horrid team (and a few 1st or 2nd year high picks) until the last stretch of the season. He was fired over Skype in the offseason by a totally inept general manager who was hired by a totally inept team president. Krueger has requested to hire an associate coach after his 1st season. Having coached on the bigger Olympic ice for so many years, he wanted a strategist type coach to help him out. He wanted Dallas Eakins. He was an up-and-coming AHL coach. So the GM interviews him and decides to make him the head coach, then fires Krueger via Skype even though he looked to have the Oilers turning around. After being fired, he was hired by team Canada for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Mike Babcock and Ken Hitchcock (2 of the smartest coaches in the NHL) specifically requested that team canada hire Krueger. He advanced scouted every opponent and helped Babcock/Hitchcock/Ruff/Claude Julien design the game plans. (Canada won the gold medal) Then the guy stepped in and ran an English premier league soccer team with no experience ever in the soccer world, and was actually pretty damn successful. I don’t really follow soccer, but I guess they were a low budget team that wasn’t in the premier (top) league and he helped them stay in the top league for most of his tenure. Then he takes a short break to coach a cobbled together “team Europe” at the World Cup of hockey (in 2016). No one expects them to really do anything (but get eliminated...) and he coaches them to a brilliant surprise 2nd place finish, falling a goal short of winning and taking the tournament by storm with their style of play. Everyone was buzzing about team Europe. That’s the first time I really started looking into Krueger. I had heard about him when he was in Edmonton, but didn’t really pay much attention. Ever since that 2016 tournament I was intrigued. But his leadership qualities are what really make him so unique. He’s given a lecture on leadership at the world economic forum. He wrote a book on overcoming problems+adversity in life. How many NHL coaches can say that, you know? And he’s just known as someone with a very unique ability to connect with everyone and motivate/inspire. It was a really intriguing hire. It would be awesome if it works out. We are so due for a good Sabres coach+team. We deserve it. Anyway, sorry about writing a book on Krueger’s life story... lol

That power play was amazing! Even the year they finished 1st in PP rankings they didn’t look that good. The organization and relentless attack! Wow! I’m getting way too excited about the way this team is playing... lol

https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-home-opener-jack-eichel/c-309750018 Pretty cool that they will have so many of the Sabresrevious captains at the home opener. Eichel seems to really understand the weight it carries and that it’s an honor. I was a captain on 3 of my hockey teams over the years and even though it was obviously at a lower level than the NHL I still was honored to be picked and treated it as a responsibility. I sure hope so!

Sorry if this was already posted.