OldTimeAFLGuy

...I'd be satisfied with a 1-1 Pats split and a WC berth earned on our own......would be a decent accomplishment IMO.............

...Patsies tumble??............ Roth: Bills to finish 9-7, with upsets over New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens Leo Roth, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Published 1:02 p.m. ET April 18, 2019 | Updated 1:12 p.m. ET April 18, 2019 New York, New York. Well actually, it’s New Jersey, New Jersey. The Buffalo Bills open the 2019 season with odd back-to-back road games against the Jets and Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Fans might want to drive the motor home down and stay for the week. Plenty of parking. Take in a couple Broadway shows. The NFL has released its schedule (heart be still) and here’s how I see the Bills (6-10 last season) faring (Warning: this column contains upsets of Patriots and Ravens at home): https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2019/04/18/buffalo-bills-to-finish-9-7-with-upsets-over-new-england-patriots-and-baltimore-ravens/3507707002/

..BUT....a perfect fit with some of the "comedy" around these parts of late......

..pretty much what DelRio (FWIW) said on NFLN.......pics/physique & combine are overshadowing his actual ability as a top flight WR..........

...prolly bringing Hogan back home............

..NFLN gang had Irv Smith to Pats at #32 last night..............

NFL Flexible Scheduling 101 Begins Sunday of Week 5 In effect during Weeks 5-17 Up to 2 games may be flexed into Sunday Night between Weeks 5-10 Only Sunday afternoon games are subject to being moved into the Sunday night window. The game that has been tentatively scheduled for Sunday night during flex weeks will be listed at 8:15 p.m. ET. The majority of games on Sundays will be listed at 1:00 p.m. ET during flex weeks except for games played in Pacific or Mountain Time zones which will be listed at 4:05 or 4:15 p.m. ET. No impact on Thursday, Saturday or Monday night games. The NFL will decide (after consultation with CBS, FOX, NBC) and announce as early as possible the game being played at 8:15 p.m. ET. The announcement will come no later than 12 days prior to the game. The NFL may also announce games moving to 4:05 p.m. ET and 4:25 p.m. ET. Week 17 start time changes could be decided on 6 days notice to ensure a game with playoff implications. The NBC Sunday night time slot in "flex" weeks will list the game that has been tentatively scheduled for Sunday night. Fans and ticket holders must be aware that NFL games in flex weeks are subject to change 12 days in advance (6 days in Week 17) and should plan accordingly. NFL schedules all games. Teams will be informed as soon as they are no longer under consideration or eligible for a move to Sunday night.

...I'd prefer Josh on punt returns.........

Shuttered AAF files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer 4:19 PM ET The Alliance of American Football, which suspended operations earlier this month in the midst of its first season, filed a petition for bankruptcy Wednesday in a Texas court. Based on the filing of assets and liabilities, the league -- under the limited liability corporation Legendary Field Exhibitions LLC -- had $11,372,298.68 in assets and $48,366,188.90 in liabilities. http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/26546883/shuttered-aaf-files-chapter-7-bankruptcy

...sounds like you put him in the same category as the Pats' Demaryius.......yes?...no?...maybe?................

...based on the roster?....apparently they know which 37 get pink slips......

...LOL...no but the prosecutors hope Bob is shortly.....certainly is reassuring to see Miami Vice had cleaned up the city so high profile matters like this get their unequivocal attention...

...let the speculation begin........ Report: Patrick Mahomes could land $45 million per year Jesse Reed, Sportsnaut 5 hrs ago Russell Wilson is the current NFL record-holder in terms of contract value after inking a four-year deal that averages $35 million, yet Patrick Mahomes will dwarf that when it’s his turn to land a contract extension. Nobody is going to argue against this. Every year, and some years multiple times in the span of just months, quarterbacks are breaking records with new contracts. Thanks to his rookie deal, Mahomes is currently one of the best values at any position in the league. Yet when it’s his turn to sign an extension, he’s set to break all previous marks, and likely by quite a bit. According to Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report, Mahomes could be looking at an extension that averages $45 million per year. “That’s because the health of the NFL remains strong, and the league continues to increase the salary cap significantly every year (about $10 million a season). This gives teams more money to pay their most important players in the quarterbacks.” http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-patrick-mahomes-could-land-dollar45-million-per-year/ar-BBW1YSv?li=BBnba9I

Judge temporarily stops Kraft video release T.J. Quinn ESPN Staff Writer 3:33 PM ET A Florida judge issued a temporary protective order Wednesday stopping the release of video evidence of sexual services Robert Kraft allegedly received from a massage parlor. Kraft's legal team had been scrambling to stop the release after the Palm Beach County State Attorney's office surprised the New England Patriots and other defendants Wednesday morning by announcing they would release the video as soon as possible, saying Florida's broad open records laws gave them no other option. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26546417/judge-temporarily-stops-kraft-video-release

.....don't recall seeing that phrase used here before.............

...but he has BOTH ears.........

good assessment GB and I agree 100%...............

...can you see McBeane doling out megabucks to Clowney or Clark versus drafting ad developing?.............

...but, but according to ESPN, signing "bolsters WR unit"....... Pats bolster thin WR unit with Thomas signing-ESPN The New England Patriots have signed Demaryius Thomas with hopes his addition can bolster an otherwise thin receiving group. The team announced the moved Tuesday, less than a week after it had hosted Thomas on a free-agent visit.

...makes sense.....usually have 27 compensatory picks............

......playbook/scheme/surroundings wise?.....have to disagree........but respect your opinion bud.. ...Applebee's for dinner...window seat..

....agree....it encroaches on salary cap decisions for being able make surrounding cast better....but...we'll never know what are the personal initiatives between player(s) ears....Wilson has a ring....so is his top priority another one or strictly financial?...Brady has SIX......financial is hardly his drive IMO with wifey making $40+ mil/yr.....venture HIS drive is ego for a 7th....

...yup...draft and develop...I'm in.........can't say who or where as I don't get to see college ball.........

...agree....how can you realistically label a kid an imminent failure based solely on the collegiate system he played in?....to the contrary, how many collegiate QB's drafted high were to be eventual successes because they came from an NFL style/prototypical offensive scheme?....the failures list would NOT fit on a double roll of Charmin' IMO....

...wait until wifey dumps him for not going to the Big Apple and hires the Gloria Alred skank to sink her teeth into the loot...uh oh.....