SirAndrew

I understand your take, but I’m looking at it from purely a state prospective. NY state isn’t concerned with the Buffalo Bills winning football games. Why wouldn’t the state want an open air stadium, if it means the team asking for less money? That’s all I’m saying. I don’t care about the open air vs enclosed debate, but I don’t think it’s fair to say money isn’t a favor for the Pegula’s or the state. Talking all this tough Buffalo people, real football stuff is catnip for the open air stadium supporters, but I can’t look away from money being a big reason to go open air.

Just saw that as well. I’ve gotten to the point where I know it’s not going to be a dome, so I’m fine with it. I just wish someone would be honest, and admit it’s about the money. She’s out there talking about the “bravado” and culture of Buffalo. It’s about saving state money.

It’s irrelevant if we make a nice playoff run. Failure to secure a higher seed will make a “disappointing” regular season seem relevant if we make an early exit. In reality we have one huge regular season game left to play. I realize it’s the Jets, but it’ll play a big part in determining how successful this regular season was. There’s a big difference between being division champ and a wild card, and it all comes down to Sunday.

Well, I could totally see NY transit or the cost of gas and tolls at tunnels/bridges being more than Giants or Jets tickets on the secondary market this season 😂

I’d think talking with someone usually eliminates the need for a test to tell us if they’re intelligent.

The Browns are in more of a pickle than the Ravens. The Ravens on field future might be questionable with Jackson under center, but they have no decision to make. Jackson is a somewhat iconic QB, who happens to be one of the faces of today’s NFL. I’d have a lot of trepidation about giving Jackson big money, but the Ravens have no choice. Allowing Jackson to walk immediately throws the franchise into turmoil, with criticism from outsiders, and I also think they’d lose the locker room. Jackson is loved by NFL fans and teammates. You can’t even think about letting that guy go, but it could at the detriment of long term goals for the Ravens.

Yeah, when the head coach says a guy is no longer on the roster, yet he’s there the next day after throwing a legendary tantrum, I question things. Arians now sounds like a lame parent who issues empty threats while overly emotional. The NFL has now said they aren’t going to discipline AB either. This whole thing is working out perfectly for Tommy to be a hero and savior.

Call me crazy, it’s unlikely, but I also wouldn’t be shocked if Tommy brings him back for the playoff run. Arians is a decent coach, but looking like a joke of leader. Brady runs the Bucs.

This is like watching two Trent Edwards.

I don’t think that part ever came out, which made me question how much truth there was/is to any of it.

That was an awful painting of Big Ben they showed before commercial break.

I agree, that’s even more than just upper corners being empty. The entire city watches the Bills on Sunday. It tells me a lot of people stay home this time of year, it’s certainly not due to lack of interest in the team. You’d think it’s a look ownership would want to avoid by building an enclosed stadium. I don’t see empty seats this time of year for other teams in the playoff mix. The Buffalo weather keeps a lot of people away.

That’s spot on, if we’re showing compassion, we should be showing that someone with mental health issues has a job waiting for them after they seek treatment. Instead this showcases someone getting fired for being “mentally ill”.

I hear you, I just don’t think people fully realize how unique the life of a pro athlete is. At what point in their lives do these guys learn socially appropriate behavior? Most NFL players are upstanding citizens, but it’s no surprise that some would have issues. Imagine being given millions in your twenties, while always having a job after constant legal troubles and personal drama. These dudes live in a parallel universe. That’s not even taking their college days into consideration, where everyone looks the other way on most transgressions. You have guys who often grew up in tough situations, being given the world. Their entire lives are mostly free of normal consequences the day they prove they can play ball. Think of the anti social behaviors classic rockers exhibited over the years. They also lived in a world free of consequence, where anything goes. I think it really stunts some people’s ability to function like an adult. I’m not saying that’s AB’s issue, I’m just saying that it could play a role, and it’s amazing how many players keep it together so well.

Weird how anyone who exhibits negative behavior is labeled mentally ill these days. Maybe he is, maybe he isn’t. I wish him the best regardless.

Agree, Brady and Arians seemed to think they were Antonio Brown whisperers. It seemed like an arrogant move, but did help them win a title. I didn’t see Brady or Arians in that moment able to calm Brown, he just had his meltdown, and life goes on. Goes to show Brady and Arians weren’t as special as they thought when it comes to Brown’s issues.

I think Georgia is a very good football team. I just don’t think they’re that close to Alabama. It’s been proven year after year, and they took a beating in the SEC title game. I’m not saying Georgia can’t win the title, although Alabama is the better team, upsets do happen. Alabama with Saban is in a class of their own. They’re only slowed by occasional outliers like Clemson who are able to match them certain years. This seems to be another season where no one can match Bama. Regarding the Big Ten, I think the Big Ten was mediocre. Ohio State was one of the few teams with anything that resembled a real offense, and that conference doesn’t have enough speed. I can’t help but to see the college game as Bama, and everyone else though. It goes beyond which conference is the best, it’s simply Bama being better than everyone, including the SEC. Bama has done more for the image of its conference than any team in history.

I laughed at this one, but we’ll see. It looks like Kingsbury is losing his luster a bit. Maybe the era of romantic comedy star looking, skinny jeaned head coaches will wind down soon.

This is why I really want to see the playoff field expanded. It would provide opportunity for better matchups. Giving OSU or Baylor a chance is far more appealing than a Bama/Georgia rematch. I’ll be rooting big for Michigan. I’m fine with Georgia being in the field, but I’d love to see more teams to mix things up a bit.

Yeah, they definitely didn’t face the toughest competition every week, but if being embarrassed by Bama is the metric, Georgia are poseurs as well. Ironically, Georgia could be facing Bama for the title.

Probably a bad look, but the kind of thing no one will remember if they win. These things are only remembered when your team losses.

Yes, because Bama will probably do the same thing to Georgia or Michigan next game. Notre Dame would probably be down 35-0 by this point, considering their playoff history. Bama is just ridiculously better than everyone in college football. The other SEC has been average in Bowl games, so I don’t think group of 5 teams should be punished, regardless of outcome here. Bama just makes everyone look awful. Unfortunately, some will use it to fuel an anti mid major bias.

Nice drive by Cincy, but that TE screen on third down is an awful call against Bama. They’re not going to steal this game by playing cautiously.

No, the on field product with this type of leagues is just too weak for me. I know some people love it, because it gives an off season football fix, but I just can’t follow. D1 football always seems better quality than pro football leagues. The original USFL might be the only exception.

I see a lot of people are disappointed by the mediocrity of the players on this list. There’s actually a lot of incredible players on the ballot. It’s just really difficult to separate them from one another. I think the emphasis on the QB position in the modern game has a lot to do with it. We probably aren’t going to see guys like LT, or the 85 Bears defense. Those teams and players were legendary because they often carried their team to victory. In the modern pass happy NFL all credit goes to the QB, and it doesn’t seem like guys playing other positions carry their teams as often. I think of guys like Dwight Freeney, an incredible player, but the Colts success became solely a Manning thing in the memory of fans. Think of all the HOF’ers Brady has played with. The QB is such a big deal, it over shadows everyone else, giving us the illusion the ballot is filled with mediocre players.