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I think it's possible that the change Frazier didn't like was prioritization of talent acquisition for defense. Frazier probably came out of the team's post-season analysis knowing that the team's off-season priority was going to be to add talent on offensive skill possitions and OL (which, by and large, is how the off season played out). That meant that the Bills were going to move on from Edmunds and not take a big swing to replace him with a comparable defensive talent. That means it's fairly likely that our defense will take a step back. For a coach who apparently badly wants another shot as a HC, having a defense that drops from #1 or #2 to maybe #15 or 16 could be seen as lowering his potential value as a HC. And yes, it's also possible that McDermott wanted changes in how the defense prepares and is called that left Frazier feeling like he might be relegated to a figurehead role at times, which would also lower perception of his value.

I think this might be reading into the tea leaves a bit much. Leslie Frazier is taking a leave from the Bills so he has no team affiliation at present. We really don't know what his contract status is - there were rumors his contract with the Bills was over, but @john wawrow who is typically very reliable, said that is not true. Bottom line, I didn't think it was likely that Frazier would be back, but I'm not sure this memo tells us any more or less than we knew before. Fifth possible outcome: the Bills either underperform or make another early playoff exit, and "Management decides to make a change" in the coaching and FO, which would see Frazier out the door along with the rest of them.

Whippersnapper.

To be fair, Bernard was asked to start a game and play for Milano and he 1) really looked lost 2) when he got to the right place at the right time, he got trucked and dragged 5 yds downfield. He looked slow and lacking in physicality. So that's a bit more than "some spot duty". Prior to that game, he'd seen a couple quarters of play. After that, he saw a lot of ST snaps but nothing on D. To be clear, I think the Bills concluded from that game that Bernard was "not ready for prime time". Now none of the above means I personally believe the book on him is written, because players can improve a lot from their 1st to their 2nd year and if a player is still learning the defense and thinking instead of being able to read-and-react, it's gonna slow him down. But there was a bit more of Bernard than "spot duty".

This is a really good point. Back in 2012, the Bills drafted a LB named Tank Carder in the 5th round. There was a fair amount of excitement about him because he was making plays in the preseason, breaking up passes and making some picks. Chan Gailey was asked about him and said, somewhat laconically and sounding un-excited, that he "continued to stand out on film" or something like that. The Bills released him at the cutdown to the 53 man roster, and a lot of fans were in disbelief - how could those stupid coaches cut a player who was all over the field making plays? Elementary, my dear fans, it's because he wasn't where he was supposed to be, doing what he was supposed to be doing, and there were many offensive plays that were succeeding, under the radar to the fans, because he wasn't carrying out his actual assignment.

I have no idea how the joint strength and stability to play a non-contact sport like golf maps onto a timeline for developing the joint strength and stability needed to make it through a football season. I don't think you do either

Well, first of all, weekly podcasts with a media figure are "feel good" pieces. No athlete is going to do them with a guy who asks them hard-hitting questions. If you listen to Josh Allen's segment on Kyle Brandt's basement, it's often uncomfortably fawning on the part of Brandt. Pretty sure the athlete or his PR team submit lists of questions or topics that are off-limits. The sports talk guy doesn't "play ball"? Neither will the athlete; these are extra media appearances beyond what the NFL requires. So weekly podcasts with sports talk guys are NOT going to go there. Catch Pat McAfee asking Aaron Rodgers uncomfortable questions. Doesn't happen. Second, being a public figure does not mean the public is entitled to know every aspect of the guy's life. The Bills, under McDermott, seem to be doing an excellent job of training their players to handle the media. Consider how Josh Allen neatly side-stepped questions about his personal health choices or his grandmother's cause of death. Josh just said "I'm going to keep that in-house" and that was that. Jordan Poyer same - led a press conference with a statement that he wasn't going to take questions on the "panini" and just responded to any attempts with "do you have any football questions? I'm here to answer any of your football questions". If reporters want to know about stuff like that, they can do what reporters used to do when looking for a story - hit the streets and look for sources. All the stuff that's supposed to have happened, must be someone who actually saw or heard something with their own little eyeballs. And Josh speaking on the topic would NOT put rumors to rest, people who want to believe gossip would just say he's not telling the truth or he's covering stuff up. I think it was pretty clear from Brittany's friend's "now accepting husband applications" post at their Fresno Derby celebration, and also from Josh's solo appearance at the Derby, that they're split up.

You're kidding, right? Kidding, or trolling

'Cuz he's a troll from a nest of trolls, best ignored. This board conveniently has a feature for that.....

WHAT IS THE BRAND OF THAT SPRAY? I'm asking because of our own squirrel-tooth story. We do a Christmas lights in our yard every year, where we spiral lights up two trees that flank our walkway and then swag lights between the trees. We've done one or another variant of this every year for a couple decades. About 5 years ago, the squirrels decided to chomp through the strands spiraling up one tree. We replaced it, only to have "Chewy" do it again. We went through about 5 brands of squirrel repellant from big box and garden stores. Chomp. Some worked for a week, but as they wore off...CHOMP Finally I read that the "hair of a predator" might deter them. We have this 45 lb critter who donates a bag of white fur every time she's brushed. So, we took a strand of lights and stuffed tufts of white hair in between every twist. That did it. Lights stayed lit. Bonus, since the fur is white, it looks like some kind of planned Christmas decor during the day.

Oh, OK, I am SO wrong on this. Apparently the guy next to Eric Wood is Josh Reed Channel 4 Sports Director Josh Reed, and his appearance (not his fashion choices, his decision to be at what seems to be Eric Wood's home and to pose with Josh Allen and Brandon Beane) is controversial: https://buffalonews.com/news/local/alan-pergament-kentucky-derby-photos-of-wivbs-josh-reed-with-josh-allen-brandon-beane-raise/article_f01f66ae-f0be-11ed-8337-678b5c798b5d.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article

There's an ebook someone pointed me towards years ago when I lost a dog to cancer. The author has edited it over the years, but in the original version he quotes someone who explains "for many people, the death of a pet can be harder than the death of a family member. this is because many of us have complex and ambiguous relationships with our families, but straightforward and loving relationships with our pets" Sorry about your loss

Absolutely, and not just our children's medical care but our family's as well!

So the results seem to be, about 10% of ya don't buy from places where bargaining is reasonably common (Marketplace, Craig's List, Yard sales, etc). Adjusting for those who do, about 60% bargain and 40% don't. I think that's about right - it's partly a matter of upbringing/cultural background. I come from a family of bargainers, originally from necessity. Those who don't bargain, mostly don't have a problem with those who bargain (or try) - just say "firm" or "that's really the price I want". But, there are some who don't bargain, and who feel very strongly that it's bad manners (rude, entitled etc). Personally, I don't get it - all very well if you don't want to bargain, but if you know there are cultures/backgrounds where bargaining is common, how does it help a sale to get offended? But, I know it's out there now, so it won't take me aback if I run into it again.

I'm not crying, you're crying! My kid played CYC ball. One of her teammates was obviously in pain in her hips during their final game. Her mom said the doctor said it was "growing pains". Well it wasn't "growing pains", it was Ewings and it was in her hip and inoperable by the time they found it. She has a memorial in that church now. If you have health and your kids have health, you have everything. Everything.

Suggest that he write them ASAP requesting a certified copy of his transcript - check it carefully for errors when he receives it - and asking who will take over student records for them.

I thought he looked a little slow - he did mention that he was rusty What impressed me is how smooth he seemed, like @Buffalo_Stampede said no wasted movement. And the hands looke nice.

Yes, buddy. Let me try to spell it out. You're playing HS football for Central High Your Team got Owned by West High last season Your opponent this season, North high, says "I saw your game against West last season. Looks like they had a really fun game against you. They are a) complimenting you b) trash talking you c) neutral I don't believe you.

This totally cracked me up. Dad Guessing Team Names Can you match these before you watch it? The Sun Whales The Lucky Horseshoes The Red Helmets The Top of a Fancy Gate The Scary Looking Chickens The Horny Helmet Men The Chicago Bulls The Angry Woodpeckers {Can you give me some easy ones this time?) The Sharp Bananas The Flaming Horseheads The Tigers The Blue Tigers {No! There's no tigers!} {How many teams are there?} The Southern Fellas The Jets 😅

Trust me on this. If your opponent is having a "fun game" against you.....it's a shot on you. I see it differently

Wearing an "I wish it were colder" shirt too, I missed that the first time. And Rodgers in Times Square topped by an "I ♥️ NJ" instead of I ♥️ NY", I missed that the first time too. They had a couple shots at the Bills from last season. The "Fun Game Against the Bills" behind Cousins in the Vikes clip. Plus Diggs off by himself, separate from the team, in the Bills clip

Edmunds played. But we had Bernard instead of

It's fun, but I have to say I think the Chargers schedule release was Next Level. The level of detail that went into that thing - Lions with the "gambling help", Dolphins with McDaniel vaping, Bills with #17 looking at the superbowls and #14 standing back watching them burn

I think that's an astute observation. Josh openly said that the elbow caused him to change his motion from his preferred 2020-on "rotational" motion to a more overhead, lateral motion That's the throwing motion he came into the league with, and struggled with accuracy on short passes with. So I think it follows that he was not as pinpoint accurate with those middle of the field and short throws, thus hesitated to take them.

I don't know how real that was for Tasker, but that was the best part of the video for me. If you don't remember, per Dawson Knox last year Josh was heavily into "Deez Nutz" jokes