Bill from NYC

If the schedule is increased, many players will opt out of the playoffs imo. They are already opting out of bowl games. The injury rate for football players is 100%. It is only a matter of how servere the injuries are. These kids (a huge percentage of them from poverty stricken backgrounds) risk millions of dollars on every play, let alone extra games. Should they be forced or even asked to play more games in order to satisfy the whims and dreams of fans who cheer for teams that are just not up to standards 99% of the time (Big 12 teams for example)? If they expand to 8, fans of so so teams will cry for 12. Then 16. All football fans have a bit of that gladiator audience mentality imo. That said, it is unfair for these college players to take upon even more risk than they already do. If some games were eliminated from the schedule and conference championship games were eliminated, perhaps I could support expanded playoffs. As far as all conference play, that too is unfair. Teams in the ACC and Big 12 would only play the patsies in their own weak ass divisions, no? Please, correct me where I am wrong.

Thanks for responding, but; you seem to not want to answer direct questions.

Ok, let me answer 1 at a time if you will..... 1) It is not Nick Saban's fault that they play a few weak non-conference teams every season. Teams do not want to play Alabama. The weak teams are paid to do so. Once again, kudos to OSU for having the courage to face Alabama. 2) Last season, Alabama played an all SEC schedule. They destroyed every team except Florida, who they beat by "only" 6 points. Their non-conference games were against Notre Dame and Ohio State, both of whom they destroyed. If you don't think that they were/are legit champions, then you are too clouded by hatred and jealousy to face the obvious. They were the absolute best team in 2020 and up there with, if not the best ever. 3) This Alabama team is coming around, but they are just not as good as the 2020 team, and I never said that they are. Now that this is out of the way, I want to add that I almost never bet games, despite the fact that I am usually correct about Alabama (and the Bills btw). When I do wager I don't post it here, because I'm afraid someone might listen to me, lose money, and get angry. That said, I bet on Alabama against Georgia plus 6 1/2. I also bet them with no points getting 2x1 odds and made a small chunk of money. I did so because you should NEVER give points to Nick Saban, let alone lay odds against him. Never. Now, I will NOT be betting on the Tide against Cincy. Bama is very good but this is not 2020, where laying 14 against Cincy would have been a laughing matter. it still MIGHT be but I'm not as sure. Now, pleae tell me, do you think that OSU, or any other team in the Big 12 would stand a reasonable chance against Alabama or Georgia? I mean really. Btw, when Texas A&M left the Big 12 they were able to recruit better players. Players who wanted to face good competetion. Texas will improve in a hurry. Oklahoma probably will not, thus the rapid departure of Lincoln Riley. He went out west to face the same type of weak competetion that he faced at Oklahoma, and he will because at USC, he will out recruit the west coast teams. In any event, I wouldn't be so upset with an 8 team playoff, providing it did NOT mean extra games for already overworked kids who are risking millions of dollars on every play, let alone every game. PS: Would players opt out of expanded playoffs? I don't know, you tell me. Peace and Happy Holidays!

Why not? Because college students should not be required to play 20 game seasons in order to satisfy the whims of fans of sub-par teams. The bolded is just so laughable that a comment would be a waste of time.

Eliminate the guard and toss in a running back (with the DB and DT) and you will have what does resemble the Bills recipe for being a losing franchise.

Sorry my good friend, not even close. We desperately need blockers and receivers.

Maybe for old times sake we can trade up to #9 in round 1 and draft Spiller.

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After Saban/Alabama beat the living crap out him his wife (a nurse) said that he was lying on the floor and looked as if he was trying to cry. He is one strange duck.

I am very sorry to see this. As tough as he was/is, he has taken too much punishment to put himself at this much risk. Jmo.

Once again, I don't believe in expanded playoffs, although I do think that it will happen at some point in order to throw a bone to fans of lesser teams. I'm sure that you know what I mean.

Battle did not have as good of a season as the one he had in 2020. That said, he seemed to come on late and looks very good at this point. He is a VERY hard hitter, almost like the old school safeties. It will be interesting to watch where he goes in the draft.

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How about "Younger Girl" by the Critters? I think John Sebastian also recorded this..... https://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/the_critters/younger_girl.html

Does anyone wish to share views/predictions? I'll start: Imo these playoffs are wide open. I want to say up front that Alabama is nowhere near as good as they were last season. The thing is, please tell me who else is. I think that Bama can beat Cincy if they out muscle them. Another factor is that the more time Nick Saban has to prepare for a game, the better his chances are at winning. this is proven. In terms of Michigan/Georgia, to be honest I am rooting for Michigan. I don't know enough about the Big 10 to make an assertion about how good Michigan is. I happen to believe that Georgia is very good. So, if Alabama does defeat Cincy, I would rather see them face Michigan than Georgia. Am I looking at this the wrong way? I would appreciate any input from Big 10 fans, as well as UGA and Cincy fans.

I believe you. I heard of the carousing and drinking, but not the domestic violence.

Do we know his to be true?

Really, how long has it been since were were built for cold, inclement weather? Or, were we ever? Levy concentrated on defensive backs. Others focused on running backs with poor blocking in front of them. Even TD traded down to draft Clements when Hutchinson was sitting there and wound up a GREAT guard. Admittedly, that wasn't the worst trade but it was indicative of the theme of your post imo. We had HOF LT Jason Peters (one of the best all time Bills players) and traded him for a box of donuts. Did they hang onto Big Ted or Pat Williams? The sad point I am attempting to make is that even when running and stopping the run were much more important factors in winning than they are now, the Bills went after primarily defensive backs, gadget players like Spiller, and other running backs with horrible blocking. McDermott lucked out big time with Josh Allen, but indeed followed the trend by saying no thanks to 2 great QB prospects and grabbing what? That's right.....a defensive back. Disclaimer: I am NOT trying to say that some of the players we drafted were not "good" players. Tre White for instance is very good. That isn't my point. The OP is about building a team for cold weather, and as I said before, it probably doesn't matter as much as it used to. Until it does.

When the feds get sick of organized crime making huge money in something, they take over the racket and tax it. Alcohol and gambling are great examples. Then, they attach federal penalties to the competetion (RICO), and form agencies to squash the competetion (ATF). At some point, the government will put out the word (after it is legal) that weed is a health menace. They will give out grants to folks who will do studies to "prove" this. Then, a joint will cost 10 dollars and up. It doesn't matter if weed isn't as bad as tobacco as long as government "studies" say it is. The idea is to bilk citizens out of tax dollars.

Hyde was getting beat like a drum from what I saw. He is also now into his 30's. I am not saying that he is a bad player. I do however suspect that maybe we are just not AS set at the safety position that many (myself included) seemed to think. Just an observation, nothing to get alarmed about.

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Great post as usual but I have a question.....Are we 100% sure that we are not overrating our safeties at this point? I must say that I was not overly impressed with them last night. I also think that Josh makes these receivers look quite a bit better than they are. As always, jmo.

Let's give Marv another crack at it! This time he can be coach/GM!!!

Josh Allen is great. He has insufficient weapons at WR and RB, and not enough blocking. It’s a shame too because the kid is a super talent.

How many days has it been Since I was born How many days until I die Do I know any ways That I can make you laugh Or do I only know how to make you cry When the baby looks around him It's such a sight to see He shares a simple secret With the wise man He's a stranger in a strange land