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Lot of games already mentioned that I would have pointed out. The Texans game where Losman launched those two 83 yard TDs to Evans and then achieved the comeback at the end. Of course there some heartbreakers I recall. The Monday night Dallas game in 2007 (I think?) where they let it slip away at the end. And then the Leodis McKelvin fumblerooski in the 2009 opener against New England. It was the "Tedy Bruschi returns!" game and Buffalo had the lead all the way until the final drive but you never would've known because the commentary team was relentless in their praise for all things Bruschi and the Pats. That game right there began my habit of completely ignoring all pre and most post-game shows (I'll watch Football Night in America on Sunday evenings just to catch the highlights from other games) and most commentary. There was also the Miami Christmas Eve game in 2016 where they were "in the hunt" and went back and forth at the end, eventually forcing OT where they'd lose. Ended up being meaningless because they got spanked by the Jets the next week. I was at the 2003 home opener where they whooped NE 31-0. Oddly enough, NE beat Buffalo by the same exact score to end that season. They started super hot that year, with the big win over NE and then they handled Jacksonville 38-17, and then they crapped right out and only won four more games all year. I was at the 2014 Packers game. That one felt like they were gonna finally turn the corner and end the drought but they went and laid an egg against Oakland the following week and that was it. I recall the Jordy Nelson drop quite clearly. I remember seeing him get behind the secondary and he was 100% home free for the TD so I was like, "Aw crap, here's where they take over" but then he dropped it. And Rodgers threw two uncharacteristic picks to ol' Broccoli Rambo. Team finished 9-7 and the Douggernaught himself told everyone he'd come back in 2015 renewed and ready to go and then that same night he flat out quit lol. Pro Football Reference is an amazing database, btw. I just went season by season on the Bills starting in 2000 when the drought began and holy schnikes, nearly every team had trouble putting points up. Many years they finished in the bottom five in total points scored. Even in the McDermott era the highest they finished (until last season of course where their 502 points was a franchise record and good for 2nd in the NFL) was 22nd in 2017. 30th in 2018, and 23rd in 2019. Good gravy, thank the foosball gods that the days of squeaking by with a 19-17 victory and never having a QB break 300 yards are (I hope) over for a long time. Last season was incredible because we hadn't seen an offense like that since the early 90s. And I was like, "So this is what a real NFL offense looks like!" It's crazy to go from years of, "Ah crap they're down by 6 in the 4th, it's over" to...well, they had the lead in so many games last season they didn't really have to come from behind but knowing they can score on any drive is a nice feeling. Go Bills!

If there were any real way to move up and take Kyle Pitts, that'd be awesome. But they don't have the ammo to get up in the top ten where he's gonna go. Other than that I'm not real attached to any one prospect. I think if there's a dynamic offensive player hanging around at 30 then that could be the pick. It's more of a gamble this year than usual because of the opt outs.

Even if he's there at 30, I'm not sure Bills go that way, unless they think he has the versatility to play inside. If they go OL early I think it's gonna be a C/G prospect maybe in the second or third. The usual criteria the Bills want in their draft picks are experience, leadership, maturity, character, consistency, and versatility. Any players that fit those traits are likely high on their radar. Oh, and if they're a former wrestler then that helps too, haha. Wyatt Hubert, DE out of Kansas State would be one to watch in the mid-late rounds. I wanna say one of the top DBs has a wrestling background as well but I can't recall who.

Now here's a guy who plays the football, Al. He puts on the shoulder pads and he goes, "Hey, I'm coming for you, Mr. Quarterback Man!" He's a guy who does the tackles and tonight he'll have to do the tackles a lot if he wants to help his team not suck. Crisp Cobblinsworth.

Happens almost every year with the QBs. Teams target a guy and then the smokescreens and the rumors go out and teams get nervous that their guy isn't gonna make it to them so they start to wheel and deal to move up. And then some poor kid gets way overdrafted and ends up struggling to be the face of some franchise that pushes him into that spot. With the WRs, it's now one of the premier positions kids wanna play. Especially now that more and more college teams adapt to the pass-happy offenses where they really want two big time receivers on the boundaries. Some teams get lucky and end up with two kids that will go onto be an NFL teams #1 (the LSU guys come to mind, Jefferson up in Minnesota, and Chase to Cincinnati if Joey B gets his way). And the classes lately have been pretty stacked which I also think creates these first round runs on the position.

This is friggin' awful. Can't these morons figure out something better? Like, "Bills Stadium sponsored by Corporate Turds, Inc." This name is pure dog crap. Where's the petition at? The Mafia gotta get one going and tell 'em to change this. Crap. Crappy crap.

I think once the main five OL really sync in and lock it down we'll see some improvement. It's good to have continuity but last season only Dawkins started all 19 games (regular season + three postseason games). Feliciano was sidelined until mid-season, Ford went out early, it took Boettger a while to get up to speed, and Winters is...a guy, and then Morse missed a game or two, etc. I'm not sure who the starting five will be (my guess is Dawkins, Ford, Morse, Feliciano, Williams) but if they get time to gel together we should see some improvement. On a side note, I wonder if anyone working for the Bills (or any team, really) ever sees one of these guys like Cover1 and thinks, "Huh, can't believe we didn't factor that in." I mean, I'm certain most teams are already crunching every number that can be crunched. But these freelance analysts sometimes come up with some wild stats and I've just kinda always wondered if there are any coaches or execs out there that pay attention to some of the stuff these guys crank out.

Checked out his highlights and can see why they like him. Great balance and vision, hard to bring down and seems to always find some positive yards. He lines up out wide sometimes so he's a part of the passing game. Big dude too. I wouldn't hate the pick at 30 or maybe a few spots down into the 2nd if they think he'll be there. Get your guy and a few extra picks, that's never a bad thing.

Yep. I end up saying or agreeing with whoever said this a lot. Roman can scheme up a heck of a run game but his passing game is lacking, and it always has. That's what got him booted out of San Francisco and Buffalo. Wherever he goes, that team becomes #1 in rush attempts and dead last in pass attempts. And I've seen more than a few players say that it's not too difficult to defend his passing schemes. Roman always seems to catch fire early on with whatever team he ends up on, but within a season or two, teams really start to figure out what he's doing and eventually his stuff stops working. I wonder if we'll see that this season in Baltimore.

Good call, dude! It's a solid play for him but the main thing I noticed was how Brady was able to pull the ball down in mid-windup and not fumble as he's getting sacked. Even if he had fumbled in that manner they would've said, "No, no fumble! Tommy tuck rule!!"

I think it's just Dan Snyder being a little baby back biatch.

DL, whether it's inside or outside they gotta get younger there. I know this group of DE and edge guys doesn't have any standouts, most guys are gonna need some time. I'm not sure on DT. Maybe they like the Barmore kid from Bama? Admittedly I haven't read up too much on the prospects this season.

I think they saw his pro day numbers and said, "Dang it, he just moved himself beyond our range. Get on the horn with Mckenzie's people."

The one reason I think this Bills team can have sustained success is the culture. This is a real team. These guys care about one another and they're really all unified in their goal of winning it all. I don't think you can say the same about the other teams. Up in New England they just want machines, not people. Flores is trying to get a culture installed in Miami but he's not helping his players trust him by his back and forth BS last season with Fitz and Tua. And the Jets...as long as Woody Johnson owns that team they're gonna be dumpster turds.

There's a difference in perception of Darnold between the analysts/media and coaches/execs/scouts in the league. This guy here asked around and this was one of the responses: He goes on to highlight how a former GM would have Darnold as QB4 in this draft class. He also points out how guys like Fitz and Tyrod were signed and a trade for Wentz happened while there's been zero on any sort of news of Darnold being moved. I didn't really see it when he was coming out of USC. He's accurate, but I think his arm, his reading of the defense and his pocket awareness are all average or below. I also don't think he has that hyped up sense of competitiveness you see in a lot of guys. It doesn't look like teammates gravitate towards him or rally around him. He's just kinda there. I'm sure he's a good kid and a nice guy I just think he ended up getting a bit overrated.

I'd be alright with that, but I think they would have a couple other positions ranked over TE, especially in the early rounds. They really need to get younger on the DL. Got some starters over or near 30 and a lot of guys with deals that end in the next year or two. I've heard the DE/Edge group is really hit and miss this year. Seems kinda the same way with DT. I also think they're still in play for their big nickel guy, that could be in play early. CB as well. If they can't find DL then maybe they go CB early and hope that reinforcing the secondary will allow them to cover just a tick longer so someone up front can get home. The WR group is too deep for them to ignore. Sanders and Beasley are both over 30 with deals ending after 2021 and 2022. I think they'll restructure/extend Diggs and they have Davis and Hodgins to bring along but they still probably want a speedy flyer with return experience. I like Friermuth but I just don't know if they'll go for a TE that high.

They go over stuff like this at the Rookie Symposium every year. They have former players that mishandled their money and lost everything and come in and tell cautionary tales. They do a lot of seminars there to help guys adjust to life as an NFL player. From what I understand, however, is that more than half the prospects sleep through it or wear headphones and tune out.

Had to have been decent money or a last resort because I wouldn't wanna be anywhere near the Texans right now. Clown show.

I like the one from The Departed, "World needs plenty of bartenders!"

McKenzie got hurt late in the Miami game in Week 17. I don't think it was reported on very much because the team figured he'd work through it and not really miss much time, but his snaps were way down against Indy and Baltimore. They went back up a bit against KC. Seems like the entire WR group was playing hurt in the AFCCG.

Huh, how's about that...way out of left field. I guess maybe they weren't thrilled with what they've seen outta Fromm? They speak highly of Davis Webb's football IQ but don't seem to wanna see him on the field. And I figured Troobabinski would've went somewhere he thought he'd have a shot at QB1.

Punch them in the groin.

Saw someone say yesterday that the WR market has been super slow because it's all a bunch of WR2's & 3's wanting WR1 money. Makes sense.

Ditka...sausage....

Yikes on bikes, I got this guy mixed up with Matt Darr, who punted here for a hot minute in like 2018, I think. He was the drizzlin' poops! I was wigged out for a minute. Bojo had a good season but maybe he's missing something they're looking for, ya knows? That said, consistency (aside from last season) seemed to be Bojo's biggest issue. One kick would be a moon rocket and the next he'd shank 19 yards into the bench and bean the waterboy or something. Either way I don't think the drop off will be significant. This Haackaloogie kid could be better, who knows? Not like they're gonna punt it this season anyway, eyy!