SirAndrew

Chan Gailey wasn’t an offensive genius. We often blame those years on Gailey’s inability to manage both sides of the ball, but the reality is different. His offense was a gimmick that only worked a few weeks every season, then we’d have long streaks of struggling to score points. People mostly remember the exciting Gailey games, but forget the dreadful 24-10 type loses those seasons were also filled with.

Yeah, and if Hauschka is coming up short from 50+ in OP during August, that’s not a good sign for what he can do when fall/winter weather gets here. Starting NFL kickers have the leg strength to make 52 yarders. You have to move on from a guy who doesn’t.

I like Hausch because he’s been an important part of this team and their success. I appreciate what he’s done with them, but it’s time to part imo. It’s a prerequisite that an NFL kicker must be able to kick 50+ field goals. We are losing a lot having a guy you don’t trust from that range. We also have an offense who has yet to get in the end zone on a regular basis, and field goals remain a big part of our scoring. We were stuck in that 50+ field goal no mans land many times last season, being forced to punt or just go for it on forth down. Rookie kickers can be an adventure, and Hausch has been good percentage wise. However, Hausch’s good percentage doesn’t account for all the times we pass on the opportunity to kick past 50 yards. Bass could be just as effective with a slightly lower field goal percentage, simply based on the additional long field goals he could make. Those kicks don’t count for a miss with Hausch because they never happen, but we’re still giving up possession when most kickers get on the field for a 54 yard kick.

I would have rather gotten destroyed by the Chiefs. It would have given this team more experience (as mentioned by others), and any playoff win is a step in the right direction for a franchise. That loss to the Texans was more embarrassing than getting beaten by the Chiefs. The Chiefs were considered unstoppable by most fans at that point. The game in Houston was basically another “Billsy” loss to most NFL fans. I guarantee that no one who isn’t a Bills fan blames the refs for that loss. The average fan saw a team who blew a lead, made some questionable game-day coaching decisions, and left a lot of plays on the field. We can come back stronger this season, but personally I remember that game being a tough loss. With that said, the extension of McDermott was a good move. Regardless of what direction this franchise goes, it’s clear that it would be very difficult to find an upgrade considering what he’s done with this team.

I think people also forget that Gore wasn’t bad early in the season. The problem began when he was on the field in crucial situations late in the year, when he had nothing left in the tank.

Montana also had a decent short run with the Chiefs way back. However, Brady is 43, which is four years older than Favre when he took the Vikings to the NFC championship game. Brady looked like a QB who was quickly declining during the second half of last season. I don’t care how much talent the Bucs have, I don’t see Brady having much left in the tank, and it takes a QB to put talent to use.

You knew things were changing when the new regime cleaned house their first few years. I had been waiting for one of our many new regimes over the years to hit the reset button. Most of them just allowed the relics of previous failures to stick around.

It certainly doesn’t help that he looks like the Redskin dude, but with a hat ?

I couldn’t care less what anyone thinks about Lamar’s intelligence, so I’m not here to defend that. However, I must say it’s funny how Lamar wanting AB on the roster is the one thing that makes him unintelligent. Has everyone forgotten that Brady was posting fond memories of AB last year on social media in hopes of his return ? I wouldn’t say Brady is an unsuccessful QB.

I’m not really into debating anything Covid related anymore (so that’s not the intent of my comment), but the Costas comments did make me ponder a question. I’ve seen obesity among NFL players tossed around this forum quite a bit, but is the obesity rate among NFL players any higher than the general population? I kind of doubt it, pretty much the majority of America has the obesity risk factor going for them. At least obese pro athletes are physically active, which is more than you can say for many others.

Great point, and I’d completely agree if you were talking about football with it’s massive popularity. You are correct in the fact that baseball is doing the right thing for their bottom line. I’m just looking at it from a long term perspective. People who watch baseball on TV are an extremely aging population, that won’t be around forever. When the viewers vanish, the big TV deals won’t be there for the taking. Baseball does an awful job marketing itself and promoting its stars. Football and basketball have multiple generations who will continue to follow the game. City streets are full of people wearing football and basketball jerseys, yet not many people care who Mike Trout is. I fully understand your point, but I was also speaking to the question of Blue Jays games being televised in Buffalo. If MLB doesn’t forget about blackout rules, they are making a big error. Exceptions should be made during the pandemic season. Wouldn’t you think televising Blue Jays games in Buffalo while they play here would be good for building a future baseball fanbase in WNY ? It’s crazy there’s any question whether this will happen imo. I get the contract and television aspect as well, it’s just ridiculous there’s not much flexibility. The NBA and NFL can survive ridiculous policies, but MLB needs a system that offers their product more exposure.

Those type of business decisions drive me crazy. Baseball has been declining in popularity for some time, yet they stick to an archaic system that pushes away fans. MLB should be doing all they can to allow their product to be seen, without always thinking about the bottom line. The bottom line will actually improve if more people have access to the game imo.

We also conducted electric shock therapy and lobotomy’s in the 1950’s. Science has improved A LOT since people were given deadly vaccines. Many of these guys lose their passion even earlier. These guys learn that football is their ticket to success early in life, and there’s no turning back at that point. It’s something the average fan has trouble grasping, but football becomes work to them.

I understand all the fear of a fast tracked vaccine, and it seems like a common sentiment. Personally, it’s a risk I’m willing to take. I don’t like the unknown long term impact of Covid any better. I’m seeing some things I don’t like, and the idea of permanent organ damage (even in asymptomatic people) is just as scary as the off chance the vaccine does something to me.

True, just saying some people often exaggerate those dangers greatly.

I’d simply be more concerned with it being ineffective than dangerous. Often times when people mention “adverse effects”, they are talking about a fever; runny nose, or something like that. People seem to think vaccines are created by throwing a bunch of random chemicals in a needle. There’s a scientific process that typically provides a decent level of safety, even with those in development. The random horror stories, and tales of vaccines from decades ago aren’t the reality.

I’d like to opt out to another planet, and return to Earth once this is all over.

No, but you said, “ most countries are past it”. I’m just saying that isn’t true. Australia was used by people as the shining example of how you can miraculously eradicate something without a vaccine or treatment. The reality is much different. That’s all I’m saying.

Please search for news about Australia. The idea that anyone is “past” this is funny.

I’m not convinced the Jets ditch Gase if he goes 8-8 or something like that. People on this board have more faith in that franchise doing anything right than I do. I can see how my words were confusing. I mean the Jets are instantly weaker without Adams. The draft picks are the good part, but acquiring and keeping talent is also important. Nothing about that franchise convinces me they’ll make wise choices with the draft picks, and actually keep the players if they do. The Jets have been a revolving door roster wise for years, and while the trade got them nice draft picks, at some point the revolving door needs to close. It can be just as good to keep and build around talent, as it is to acquire draft picks. That’s why I see this trade from both angles. It just seems like the Jets are in a constant state of upheaval.

The Jets got a good deal, but it’s funny how many people think this will be good for the Jets. They aren’t going anywhere with Gase in charge. The guy isn’t a leader, and he alienates everyone. Additionally, I’m not even convinced about the QB guru stuff with this guy.

That Fitz contract was one of the more ridiculous moves I’ve seen made by a front office. There was no need to make that move in the middle of the season, with a guy who had yet to prove he could get it done consistently.

It’s amazing how poorly managed this franchise was for years, and I’m so glad the front office is finally competent. It’s one thing for fans to be unreasonably positive, but how could our management have ever considered guys like Losman, Edwards, and Fitzpatrick as long term solutions at the QB position ? No one in their right mind should have thought any of those were the answer after watching a full season of each. I held the opinion at the time that we should have drafted QB’s more frequently during the mid rounds. This franchise spent years acting like they were all set at QB, until they were forced to draft one when each starter finally completely failed.

Yeah, he’s done. That’s not saying someone might not sign him, but his career is declining fast. I assumed Andy Reid would be able to utilize him some last season. The fact that Reid was unable to find much use for him, makes me think his career wouldn’t be so hot elsewhere. KC seemed like a perfect fit reuniting with Reid, and we all knew he wouldn’t be the feature back, but I expected more.

Glad I’m not alone in this experience. It’s a great store, but I don’t want to be anywhere near one during the busy hours. It’s just not a pleasant experience.