ChasBB

I really like Nelson. I think he's going to be a bigger contributer than anyone imagined.

Either that or he cleared waivers already and agreed to be member os PS.

Well, it was in the spirit of something like you'd see in "The Onion", but I hear you. I don't see a delete option. Mods feel free to delete if this was over-the-top. My question, however, is a serious one -- how are transactions ensured to be accurate? Hopefully, there are several sign-offs on a communication to league office. Just wondering how that all works is all.

OK, sorry for that -- just some fun. Seriously, what mechanisms are in place to ensure communications to the league office are intentional/accurate?

I think if Buffalo goes after any cut players, it will be among the OL ranks.

you're right -- says nothing of the sort. Probably just some BS post to gauge fan reaction. Edit: Here's the link: http://twitter.com/nyce18 This thread should be deleted.

I really hope he ends up on the practice squad and not some other team's roster.

I tend to agree with you. The Patriots are in transition. Bilichick being the coach that he is will still be in the hunt for a playoff position, but it's not a given. The Jets are overrated. Their defense is very strong, but I question how well they'll play as a team. Also, Ryan is a blowhard. They'll do reasonably well and compete for a playoff spot, but again not a given. The Dolphins will rebound from last season and should be in the hunt, but they have weaknesses. The Bills should be better, but also have a tough schedule, but I think they'll still be in the hunt. I think what you have in the AFC East is 4 teams that could all end up near .500 with perhaps just a win or two separating the top team from the bottom team. I don't think a wildcard will come out of the AFC East. I think the division winner will be the only AFC East playoff team.

They're all getting their last jabs in because it won't be too long that they'll have to find another whipping boy.

Sorry, some things in life you just have to figure out on your own.

Thanks for suggestion.

Except for a couple of cut decisions, this game means nothing.

What is a FREE, yet decent Fantasy Football league to join?

Chan blamed himself for that loss to the Cards in the playoffs -- said he allowed his team to be over-confident.

He is absent 1969 roster -- not on any team that year -- perhaps he was injured that year.

cåblelady also pointed out that players get season tickets, so could still be a true story. But, as others have pointed out, it doesn't really make a difference one way or the other. It's been fun sleuthing, though.

Thank you. You beat me to it. Yes, it was a 5-team division when Gailey coached the Cowboys. The 13-3 divisional record is accurate.

Yep, you might be on to something there!! This link is loaded with info: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/

Decided to check out some of Die Hard's old posts to look for clues and found this one: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/95097-the-last-straw/page__p__1538538__fromsearch__1 Says in 2009 he was a season ticket holder for 42 years (2009 - 42 = 1967). Does he count his playing days as being a season ticket holder? Interesting.

OK, I thought you took kind of a harsh line on players (in the Die Hard thread), but that's pretty funny right there! It is sadly true in many cases. As much money as these guys make, they either spend it all on things that depreciate and/or entrust their fortune to those who do not always have the player's best interest in mind. After they are all done earning their multiple millions of dollars, they have nothing to show for it and are found dealing drugs or something. So avoidable. But, if anything, this just proves Die Hard's point about players being human. Even though they are sports super stars, they are just human and make the same mistakes -- financial and otherwise -- that any schmo might make. However, I think the Bills even provide guidance to players in matters like this, so really they just need to listen and take advantage of these programs.

I've posted this before, but I really like the fact that Gailey was 13-3 during two regular seasons within the division while HC of the Dallas Cowboys. He understands the importance of division games.

Do you remember Mercury Morris' fumble that was ruled down-by-contact that likely cost the Bills a chance to win one of the '72 games? CHEATERS!!

I never provide an accurate birthday when registering for sites -- it's an invasion of privacy IMO.

Disagree. Yes, today's player salaries have skyrocketed beyond belief, but the fact is there is a market to support it. Keep buying your Sunday Ticket and you contribute to the high salaries. Back in Die Hard's day, those salaries were unheard of. These were just guys making a living like you or me -- they were not cashing in back in 1967.

Pitts played 3 games in Buffalo in '73, so that might rule him out.