DrDawkinstein

Would be so expensive given the price tag the NFL puts on it's footage.

Something is definitely up. Unless Labatt just happens to have a bunch of red helmets laying around.

Absolutely not. If Luck makes it then Fitz absolutely should make it.

We can't cut Mitch Morse. We SHOULD be cutting Mitch Morse, and we SHOULD be letting Creed Humphrey step into the spot. But we can't cut Mitch Morse.

Mentioned this earlier in the thread, Josh made almost the same exact play around that same time in the game. Except with his cannon arm he was able to rope it and get the ball there like a full second earlier, avoiding the safety coming over the top and picking it off as opposed to McCorkle's duck. It was awesome that the broadcast then put the plays up side by side and picked apart McCorkle's weak ass throw.

The difference being the broken leg was Wood's rookie season and isnt an "injury prone" type injury vs Hyde/Poyer both being into their 30s and getting lots of soft tissue injuries mounting up over the years. NO ONE is saying Hyde/Poyer were injury prone over their career. But let's face facts, they are on the wrong side of 30 and playing one of the most violent positions in an already violent game. The thought that they'll both go injury free is simply naive. I dont want them to miss games. I'm not knocking them for missing games. The reality is they are old and coming off major injuries. The FO and coaches better have a better plan for when they do miss games than they had last year. It was doubly great because Josh made a similar (but much better) throw that actually went for a TD, and it allowed the commentators to discuss the vast differences between a stud like Allen vs a noodle-arm like McCorkle live and in real time.

Over/Under on Combined Games Missed in 2023? I'll set it at 8.5

I've had a side-eye on McD for the past year, but I'm all for stability. Especially with a duo who has performed as well as they have. On a side note: I wonder if McD would ever be open to a “promotion” to President of Football Operations, like Parcells. Have the HC and GM answer to him. Terry takes a further step back to focus on family. Get a new, fiery HC in.

And then you have Brandolini's Law at play as well. Brandolini's law, also known as the bullsh!t asymmetry principle, is an internet adage coined in 2013 that emphasizes the effort of debunking misinformation, in comparison to the relative ease of creating it in the first place. The law states the following: The amount of energy needed to refute bullsh!t is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it

Rebuttal: Homey D Clown was always a hater back in the day. Nothings changed.

How is anything on this even being debated still when Albright immediately said this was all made up opinion in response to a hypothetical question? Some fans really got a hard on for hating one of our best players, eh?

A distraction for who? Albright and the fans?

Shouldnt be any need to because any fan with half a brain should be able to see this for what it is.

I think this is just Denver fans getting us back for all the Jeudy speculation from March/April.

Sure, we could all come up with ridiculous scenarios that would fit within "under the right circumstance". And it would likely have to be one of those ridiculous, not-happening scenarios. @MJS posted a good one on the previous page. 10 1sts and Mahomes would probably get it done. Maybe even just the 10 1sts. Likely tho?

I mean, pretty much everything/everyone is available to trade "under the right circumstances". Except maybe Josh. But yes, as the old business saying goes, "Everything is for sale at the right price". It's not on the players to address every stupid rumor that the talking heads come up with in order to generate clicks in June. Fans should be smarter, but...

I think the difference through all of the Reid/Philly/KC stuff is: in Philly he never had a true star QB. And in KC, it was more of the same middling success with the likes of Alex Smith. It wasnt until Reid got Mahomes that he started winning big consistently. At least he's winning like he's supposed to. But McD has a Mahomes. He isnt stuck with a McNabb/Smith. So not winning big consistently falls squarely on the coaching here imo.

I dont necessarily think the SB victory was automatic, but I do see that year as our easiest shot so far and possibly ever. Not saying we can't win one, but it will likely be tougher than 2021 Bills vs 2021 Bengals-Rams. Probably easier than during those drought years! I doubt a Bill Cowher is passing the buck to a Chan Gailey on an opportunity to be a part of this team.

Great point with the timing. Although he didnt need to agree to any restructure. But playing along with the story that he somehow had a conversation with Beane at the time of the restructure... that was in March, we're assuming Diggs made it known he wants other pass catchers to take the heat off. The Bills then use their 1st pick on a pass catcher, and their 2nd pick on protecting Josh. So what could he be mad about? Seems more and more like his beef is what some of us have been saying all along: When the going gets tough, and the offense needs a spark, Dorsey and Josh should know to go to Diggs. Not call/throw 3 deep, low percentage passes outside to Davis. Pretty simple.

This is a very interesting ask/scenario. I certainly understand your viewpoint. A guaranteed Super Bowl championship is tough to deny or walk away from. Especially for our franchise and fanbase. Guaranteed 1 Super Bowl, but followed by 10 years of no playoffs. That Super Bowl would be so sweet, I'd probably not even watch the season after and could coast on that victory for years. But... Wasting the second half of Josh's career would be tough to sign up for tho. Do we think Josh/Bills would win a Super Bowl regardless and maybe even TWO? Kinda a one in the hand vs two in the bush type thing...

Cowherd has never, NEVER been on the Bills. He has always hated the team because he hates small market franchises. Among plenty of other reasons he doesnt like our team. Go back to ignoring him. He has like 2 decent takes across ALL of his sports opinions, and both have to do with how stupid most Sports Radio Callers are.

What makes you think he even had the chance? Beane decides to convert. Pegula makes sure he has the cash on hand. The Bills business office cuts a check, or direct deposit/ACH, or however the players get paid. End of story. Also, would an NFL GM, who all keep their cards close to their vest because they have multiple irons in the fire on different deals, give a player a bunch of inside info on the teams' plans, so the player can go leak it in a tweet without thinking? What does that conversation even look like in your head? edit: Dont get me wrong, I could understand that Diggs might be frustrated with the lack of WR talent brought in to help him. But I dont think he was made any promises, or even had much of a discussion, when he was restructured.

That's a good point. Likely paying all NYS tax on the bonus. But with only 1 florida game this year, I'd expect the interest I could make over the 8 months would make that 1/17th no taxed amount back pretty easily. Now, if you played for Miami, you would WANT the bonus instead of paying taxes for playing against the Bills, Jets, etc. Or if you are talking about the withholding being different (40%), that is more an HR policy than a hard rule to protect recipients from owing unexpected tax amounts. So likely not being withheld like that in these cases since the pay and structure and even employment are all so different. Bonuses arent ultimately taxed any differently than regular income. Its just the way your employer withholds it.

Actual chuckle. Well played.

And as anyone with that much financial literacy and responsibility would tell you: GET THAT SALARY CONVERTED TO BONUS! He's cashed all the checks, he just supposedly hasnt spent any of that money yet. It's a nice story and I bet partially true, but he didnt just walk into endorsement deals his rookie season. I bet SOME football money has been spent (but would agree very little). But he would concur to get it all upfront as bonus instead of salary. Marshawn Lynch has said that same thing. He has all his football money untouched and only spent outside money. 🤷‍♂️ Must be nice to be rich.