Casey D

That is a pretty deep back story, and even the originator of the concept concedes how the $13 would be misconstrued. But people eff up all the time, in fact, I make my living off of it. So I'm cool with this now. Thanks for explaining.

I think it is great that Chiefs fan are donating so much money to a great cause. But the $13 amount to represent the last 13 seconds of the game-- which it is, not a tribute to Gabe Davis-- is kind of dickish IMO, and not in keeping with how Bills Mafia does things. But that's just me. I am glad to see the hospital take their money.

"What if"--- two of the most horrible words.

I don't know what his contract provides, but generally if he has three years left on his contract he cannot just go elsewhere-- he is obligated to the Saints. It is the flip side of being terminated-- you still get paid over the life of the contract, see, e.g, Rex Ryan. He cannot be forced to work for the Saints, but I believe that the Saints could preclude him from working elsewhere, absent the Saints releasing him in return for other considerations, like cash or draft picks. Again he may have a termination clause in his contract or something, but I do not think you can assume he is free to take another job during the life of the contract.

In his paywalled article in the BN today, Jim Kubiak alludes to the last 13 seconds as a coaching choice between "preventing disaster" and being "aggressive." Bills took the prevent approach, and lost. It does not mean there were ridiculous decisions, given the text and flow of the game. Let's look at the final 13 seconds. To elaborate, the first debate was whether to kick away or squib. Most people say we should have squibbed or pooched. Obviously in hindsight that seems right. But the Bills had just given up a crushing punt return by Hill. That being front of mind, the lean would be to kick away. Nothing terrible can happen on a touchback. It was a safe call. It was not profoundly stupid, but it was cautious. And I think the Hill punt return played into it. And it was just 13 seconds, no one but Mahomes likely could do what he did in such a short time from the 25. Next was defending the last 13 seconds. Again, we need context. Bills took the lead with under two minutes. At 1:02 KC was back on top. Why, a 62 yard pass to Hill. Earlier the Bills came right back after a 9 point deficit with a quick 75 yard strike to Davis. Again that would be front of mind with coaches. But in basically trying to prevent a loss with a deep pass, the Bills almost gave away a FG. I'm sure the thinking was that in a worst case scenario, giving up a FG was better than a TD. But then the coin toss, and the rest is legendary history. McDermott got way too conservative in the final 13 seconds. By nature he is conservative. He has learned to be more aggressive in some situations, like 4th down. But in crunch time, when the amygdala kicks in, he reverts to conservative, unduly conservative IMO. Maybe that is a choke. But I am hopeful that it won't happen again, because McDermott is evolving like Josh is evolving. He needs to learn from this, like he learned from the 2020 championship game that FGs don't cut it against KC. This team has come so far under McDermott, and I think he will learn from this. Obviously, given the outcome, he should have done something different. But when Marv Levy was once asked after a failed call cost the Bills a win on whether he thinks he made the right choice, he said "of course not, we lost" I am sure that McDermott feels worse than anyone on this Board. Let's hope that pain moves him to improve.

That was one of the greatest NFL games ever. Neither team deserved to lose. It's like two great boxers going at it, or two race horses like Alydar and Affirmed. It hurts so bad to come so close, but the team has nothing to be ashamed of. An instant classic

Who cares?

Geez, KC has an elite O. If D can make a play or two, that's all you can expect. It's like defending us.

Wow third quarter. So many weenies on this board. Give them a chance.

Just saying McVea has never beaten Shanahan. Like 0-6. SF is LA's kryptonite.

They cannot beat SF.

Romo is OK. He talks way too much, has a screechy voice and is a Dallas homer, but way better than CC

My apologies. I think I just watched too much crappy football yesterday. Go Bills!!!

Gee, I did not know you would have to play a tough team at the Elite 8. Good to know.

Well you are right it was a quick glance. Maybe she was 4' 9".😀

GF is a foot shorter than Josh.

His girlfriend--Brittany Williams

Yes

It's there on a laptop... pretty clearly. You can do side or endzone view, and pick the drive you want. Hard to pick out specific plays unless you know where it is on the drive.

It is wonderful to see Talley looking so good after some of the difficulties he had. Very smooth in the video. Really great to see that!!! PS-- Love the spider glass!!

27-10. Cognitive dissonance?

Pats not winning.

Only if Raiders win do we get Pats if Pats lose. Chargers win and we get them no matter what Pats do.

tipped

Yeah but if KC gets upset, we get 2nd home game. And if TN gets upset, we get 3rd home game before SB. Always better to move up.