SirAndrew

He’s even more scarred if he watched Syracuse football.

NFL play is always super rusty early in the season anyway. The amount of time NFL teams spend practicing is incredibly limited compared to other levels of football. The preseason does nothing to increase the quality of early season football. It’s always apparent that teams are trying to establish who they are the first few games. I don’t understand how people see the benefit of playing established starters.

You’re correct, I was just looking at from more of a literal prospective commenting on an increase of rules and regulations, as opposed to a scientific outlook. I think many of us had a dream the 2021 could take place with fewer precautions, testing, and the like post vaccine. I understand why, and it is what it is, you just hope your team isn’t impacted greatly. The NFL did a great last season, we’ll see what happens this year.

I don’t want to say too much, but let’s just put it this way. This season could become very complicated, especially if testing vaxxed players takes place. Last season was nothing short of a miracle, which could happen again, but I just hope for the best.

I’ll always remember people posting concerns about Watkins foot. Almost everyone told them they were foolish, because it was just a minor procedure, and he’d be good to go with no lasting concerns. I’m not saying McKenzie’s injury is a major concern. You just never know how injuries affect a player before you see them back on the field. I’m not fear mongering, rather making the point I agree with you.

Many of those “old time” announcers were part of my first memories of watching football. There was just something classy and dignified about their humble approach that didn’t involve trying to be bigger than the game, faked excitement, and lame jokes. This is true, some do, but many of them are also lip syncing their songs by the time they’re 50 because they destroyed their voice. Sports announcers don’t have that luxury.

That’s fair, but that’s the issue with these guys. A big part of Saban and Meyer’s college success is being able to out recruit everyone. The NFL doesn’t work that way. Successful coaches obviously need a QB and a good roster, but I think the best coaches can have limited success with average rosters. McDermott in his rookie year with us is a great example. Saban wasn’t going to win in Miami with that roster, but according to reports he wore out his welcome in many ways, much as Marrone did in Buffalo. I don’t think most of these colleges coaches “get it”. They are essentially dictators in college, and often times the highest paid state employee. NFL coaching can be a much more humbling experience.

I’m not sure why there seems to be this general assumption that Meyer knows what he’s doing as an NFL coach. I’m not going to completely doubt the guy, but it’s possible he’s a terrible NFL coach. Nick Saban wasn’t very impressive in the NFL either.

Bruce was out of this world. I never fully appreciated him at the time. That being said, I think today’s team would easily beat the 90’s team. Talent, training, and coaching is just so much better these days. Our 90’s defense seemed good, but they got annihilated in four Super Bowls. I think Josh Allen has his way with them if Mark Rypien could.

I’m not calling Lawrence a bust by any stretch, but I think the NFL is going to be a bigger adjustment than most assumed as well, especially playing on the Jags. Football was just too easy for Lawrence on that stacked Clemson team. I’m interested in seeing how he responds to struggles.

True statement, but Beane would have to get them very drunk first.

That was the most brutal fight I’ve seen involving someone dressed like every mom at a suburban soccer game on a sunny afternoon.

I’ve always had an issue with the stand by your man in a fight stuff. If your boyfriend/husband starts stuff he can’t deal with, you don’t need to be there to bail him out. I feel the same when roles are reversed. Don’t scream, point fingers, and call names just because you know the unwritten rule that you can’t get hit. Walk away, let your man deal with it, and find a guy who doesn’t get into fights at football games.

Kumerow looks like a red zone guy who can use his size in crowded areas to make plays. I don’t see him consistently making many plays in the open field. Agree. I’ve maintained that McKenzie is a really good gadget player who has an important role on this team. He’s slowly changing my opinion of just being a gadget player. I saw someone who can be a well rounded slot receiver if we need to call on him.

Did Fields secretly play well against third stringers, or did I miss something ? Fields didn’t save anyone yesterday imo. Great article on Trubisky embarrassing the Bears though. I greatly enjoyed watching that, after being the guy who said preseason story lines don’t do much for me. I’m glad I was wrong.

I’d say yes, and he’s definitely a guy I’d trust to play decent football. Trubisky isn’t going to lift up a team on his own, but he’s good enough to lead a talented roster to wins. 2011 Fitzpatrick was brilliant for the first half of the season, but everyone forgets his second half was abysmal. I think Trubisky brings consistency to the table, albeit not brilliance. Consistency would be the best we’ve had at the QB position in years apart from Allen.

I’m about to share what I expect to be an immensely unpopular on a fan forum. Bills football holds a special place in my heart, but I really don’t get overly passionate about these things. I’ll follow the team as long as they are in Buffalo. I’m not about to become irrational over how much them leaving would impact my life. I realize the team leaving is unlikely, but I wouldn’t lose sleep either way. I’ll enjoy the ride as it happens. If the government/taxpayers decide it’s too much, I’d understand as the responsible thing to do. If the Pegula’s get welfare, I’ll be happy the teams stays, and perfectly content with the drumbeat of rich guy welfare marching on. It’s just what it is, and I don’t even listen to the noise. I think the Bills will be in Buffalo, and I don’t want them to leave. I just don’t become too emotional either way. Feel free to call me a bad fan. 😆

I think a lot of it has to do with Bills football being such a huge part of WNY culture. I’ve noticed most other NFL games seem more like a guys day out. I know it’s changing as the league has tons of female fans, but it’s still difficult not to notice the ratio of dudes at most stadiums. Bills fans seem more apt to take the entire family, groups of friends, wives, and girlfriends to games. Many of whom might be more causal fans.

The bit also had better comedic effect with Luck because he looked a Civil War era dude.

All players deal with injuries. Often times they are something to be concerned about, but Diggs doesn’t have a history of missing games with injury. His availability has been exceptional throughout his career. A guy like Sammy on the preseason injury report would be cause for concern.

It seems like reactions are divided between the Pats being the greatest team in NFL history, or the Eagles as the worst. I really don’t read that much into preseason outcomes. The Eagles are projected to be bad, and the Pats are probably a decent team. I don’t think the Pats are title contenders, but they should win enough games to contend for the playoffs imo. Bills fans are weird about admitting the Pats could be decent. The Pats can still be a good team without being better than us this season.

I think people sometimes judge Warner against the numbers of today’s QB’s. It’s easy to forget that Warner was the best QB in the league for several years. His Rams team ran an offense that was similar to much of today’s NFL. Warner was in many ways a trailblazer who led an offense that was ahead of its time.

That’s fair, I’ll always maintain that Meyer is just a hack though. Tebow might be a great locker room influence, but what lasting influence does a preseason cut have ? Meyer is a fool if he genuinely believed Tebow had a chance to successfully convert to TE at age 34. It shows more of a college football mentality and arrogance from Meyer.

Fair enough, I really didn’t pay enough attention to know the Tebow jersey sales bit. I can understand from an ownership prospective, but it seems like it was an Urban Meyer decision with approval from ownership. I still don’t understand from Meyer’s prospective. He didn’t personally reap any of the financial benefits. Meyer did nothing but bring a circus to town with Tebow. Nothing about that is beneficial to a rookie head coach attempting to gain the respect of his team. Meyer’s failed NFL coaching career will be a separate topic one day.

I agree, but what are they supposed to do ?