Bill from NYC

Here is a bit of unsolicited advice about how to survive on TBD, some of which I had to learn the hard way: 1) Stay off of PPP. You can spend hours on that forum and pour your heart out, but the chances of you changing the mind of even one poster are virtually nonexistant. Going on PPP opens you up to hate, and perhaps even a bit more scrutiny from the moderators who might not share your views. It isn't worth the time and energy that you will surely waste. 2) Do not single those out who you disagree and act as if they should post according to your likes, dislikes, and opinions. I think that McDermott is a pretty good field coach who has too much power in the Bills organization, drafts too much defense and not enough blocking and wide receivers. Do you now hate me? Do you want me to "stay away" because we disagree? Please. 3) Do not get into disputes with the moderators. They have the power and it is like picking a fight with Mike Tyson. The truth is that these are people who dedicate their time to keeping this place sane and orderly, and are not getting rich doing so. I have disagreed with a couple over the decades that I have been here but the fact is they have done a very good job overall. Without them, this place would be a jungle and a war zone. 4) Do take advantage of the block feature. It is easy to use and it will save you from getting involved in ongoing disputes, people who get you angry, and even those who follow you around and taunt you. I had one of the latter. Notice the word "had." 5) Last but not least, be open minded about football. Don't toss aside your convictions but accept the fact that you can and will learn from many posters. I am not going to name names and embarrass people but trust me, there are posters here who know more about football than you (and I am not including myself in this group, being mostly unfamiliar with your posts). In any event good luck and I hope this helps.

When I call your name Girl, it starts the flame (Burning in my heart Tearing it all apart) No matter how I try My love I cannot hide 'Cause sugar pie, honey bunch You know that I'm weak for you I can't help myself I love you and nobody else

The black-throated wind, keeps on pouring in With its words of a lie that could almost be true Ah Mother American Night, here comes the light I'm turning around, that's what I'm gonna do Goin' back home, that's what I'm gonna do Turnin' around That's what I'm gonna do

And do you feel scared? I do But I won't stop and falter And if we threw it all away Things can only get better

>>>>Well, yeah.. virtue signaling is all the rage now. How else can the world know I'm better than you if I don't donate to these random people and tell you that you're a scumbag if you don't. If Tua actually gave a damn he could easily donate more than 10k. He's just doing it for the optics like everyone else. <<<< The above is your quote. I am not by any means "putting words in your mouth." I would never do that nor would I have any desire to do so. I will however say that I am in fact sorry for responding to such drivel, and I wish you well.

When I settle down I want one baby on my mind Forgive and forget And I'll make up for all lost time If she's put together fine and she's readin' my mind (stop) I can't stop (stop) I can't stop myself (stop, stop) Lightning is striking again Lightning is striking again and again and again and again

Great song by extremely talented people. I saw them last year at Jones Beach. Even without Becker they were stunningly great.

Wow. Tua also could have kept the money in his pocket. Instead, he donated a large amount of money to what he deems a worthy cause while you sit at a keyboard criticizing the man, claiming to know his sinister motive for this good deed. Just incredible but make no mistake, it is my fault for being shocked.

Sugar Magnolia blossoms blooming Head's all empty and I don't care Saw my baby down by the river Knew she'd have to come up soon for air Sweet blossom come on under the willow We can have high times if you'll abide We can discover the wonders of nature Rolling in the rushes down by the riverside

The caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within Caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain

I am happy with the top 2 picks. My hope is that next season will be a continuation of getting Josh protections and weapons.

But Josh is running for his life Doc and taking too many dangerous hits.

I can say that they haven't tried hard enough. McDermott drafts DTs, LBs, and DBs galore, and even trades up for them. You are correct. The days of the 86 Bears defense, or the old Raiders secondary are long gone. Players like Jack Tatum and George Atkinson would be arrested today, let alone fined. McDermott fails to recognize this, concentrates on defense, and fails to protect his great, if not generationally talented quarterback. It remains to be seen how long Mr. Pegula will continue to be mesmerized by the "process" sales pitch that McDermott sold him on.

I agree that guard play is not "the reason" but it certainly has factored into the equation. We have a great QB who far too often had to run for his life, and took too many hits. This not only hurt us in terms of getting a ring, Josh getting punished as such is a huge long term detriment to the franchise. It is an offensive league. We all know this. Good guard play is essential for the Bills. I do also agree that a rookie and a journeyman are no real guarantee of improvement, but we had to start somewhere. The amount of resources that McDermott devotes to the defensive side is staggering. I hope that next season he will do the same with offensive linemen and wide receivers.

I just spent sixty days in the jailhouse For the crime of having no dough, no, no Now, here I am, back out on the street For the crime of having nowhere to go Save your neck or save your brother Looks like it's one or the other Oh, you don't know the shape I'm in

And oh, after the love has gone How could you lead me on And not let me stay around? Oh, after the love has gone What used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found?

So she took her love For to gaze a while Upon the fields of barley In his arms she fell as her hair came down Among the fields of gold Will you stay with me? Will you be my love? Upon the fields of barley We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky As we lie in fields of gold

They taste pretty damn good at Ted's. 🙂👍

Yes and no. If we get rid of White, you know what that automatically means.

OK but what about the "process?"

Baby says she's mine, you know She tells me all the time, you know She said so I'm in love with her and I feel fine

I caught you knockin' at my cellar door I love you, baby, can I have some more? Ooh, ooh, the damage done I hit the city and I lost my band I watched the needle take another man Gone, gone, the damage done

This is our fork in the road, love's last episode There's nowhere to go, oh no you made the choice And now it's up to me, to bow out gracefully You know you hold the key But baby, whenever you call me, I?ll be there Whenever you want me, I'll be there Whenever you need me, I'll be there I'll be around

This old heart of mine been broke a thousand times Each time you break away, I feel you're goin' to stay Lonely nights that come, memories that go Bringin' you back again, hurting me more and more Maybe it's my mistake to show this love that I feel inside 'Cause each day that passes by You got me never knowing if I'm coming or going 'cause I love you, yes I do (this old heart weeps for you) I love you, this old heart weeps for you (this old heart weeps for you)

I would rather not build my football team around Sauce Gardner. I would prefer a premier QB, LT, or pass rushing DE.