DrDawkinstein

Agreed. They have good reason to be optimistic with the way the vaccine roll out has been going so far this year. But it is also better/easier to plan for bigger crowds and cut back, than it is to plan for small crowds and then have to expand logistics at the last minute. Given there are no issues with vaccine supply or appointment logistics, the only thing that will prevent us from getting to back to normal is demand.

Agreed. It really sank what was supposed to be a fun interview, and some light entertainment this deep in the offseason. No matter how he answered, it was a bad question for the time. I also agree that he was most likely trying to give the most neautral, politically correct answer he could come up with. But that wasnt the right one if he wanted to shut the question down. And CA wasnt going to open restrictions until May 1. His answer could simply be based in the fact that he isnt eligible yet, and therefore hasnt even had a chance to "make a choice". And didnt want to sound like he was going to skip any lines or anything. Bummer that this is the big takeaway from the interview. Oh well.

Source for that bold? Because it really wasnt just for them. It was also to relieve the strain on the limited healthcare resources that were being inundated with sick people from all demographics. Regardless of the reason, the goal for re-opening has ALWAYS been 60-70% of the total population vaccinated. That has always been the stated goal from the start of vaccinations, and the start of re-opening. Cuomo said it himself in the press conference announcing they were letting some fans in for the playoff games. There is no goal post moving. 60-70% has ALWAYS been the goal for herd immunity. Not just with COVID, but with all diseases/vaccinations. It's great to hear they are above 70% for the 65+ crowd. Now just need to get the full population there. Notice, we are saying 70%. NOT 100%. There is plenty of room for people who dont want to get it for whatever their reason. You say "people have lives to lead". Not if they are dead. (and a thank you for keeping this off the main board)

If you all want full attendance (which we all do) then we should be pushing to make sure everyone gets vaccinated, and we hit that 70% level asap. If people still want to make a juvenile stand about "choice" then it will be their fault when we arent back to 100% open and we can't go to Bills games.

City full of obnoxious massholes who got far too many championships across all sports. Most of which are rivals to more local teams (Pats vs Bills, Bruins vs Sabres, Red Sox vs Yanks). Worst fans in all the leagues. And that is just on the sports front.

The problem is, there shouldnt be "sides" about this.

Jack Kemp, Bruce Smith, and Terrance McGee all have 1 thing in common. None of them have ever been in my kitchen.

This is peak offseason ***** posting. Breathe it in. Enjoy it. The draft is almost here.

I only see the new ads when I browse from my phone where I am not logged in. Never seen the new ads when I'm logged in, and using Firefox with ABP.

Good catch. I got the year wrong, not the admin. The Spiller/Gronk draft was 2010. Nix and Gailey's first year. The rest of my post stands as intended.

Not sure I saw an answer to my previous question, so I'll ask the architect. Where do you get an extra $500M (30-50% of budget) for making a building with a roof? T That is more than what the Falcons paid for their state-of-the-art retractable. We arent talking retractable here.

Oh yeah, it was a Super Bowl, wasnt it... All fair points. I'm not saying he's great either. I like the "mobile Andy Dalton" description. But he has a decent resume, and I can see a late-round team giving up a 1st for him. I think if New England was in the 20s, they'd pull that trigger. But #15 is a bit high for him.

If Darnold gets them a 6th, now they know that they can trade Zach Wilson in 3 years for a 5th! Looks like McNair's plan worked! <tinfoilhat.emoji>

Age: 29, right in his prime, so not an issue. Potential: Took his team to the NFC Championship last time he played a whole season. Contract: $25M/year isnt that bad for a starting/franchise QB. Plus can be renegotiated to a new, long term deal to bring that down a little. I'm not a huge Jimmy G fan, but I dont get why folks completely write him off around here.

If Darnold gets a 2nd + others, why not?

Good trade for Carolina and Darnold. GTFO of NY. I also assume that 2022 2nd Rd pick is conditional? Might become a 1st on performance?

I often dream of the parallel universe where Nix/Gailey drafted Bulaga in the 1st and Gronk in the 2nd in 2009, and gave us a team with the personalities of Fitz, Lynch, Gronk, and Stevie Johnson. May not have won much, but wouldve been an entertaining team. To party with, at least.

Marshawn is a national treasure.

I like how you are in here pushing the idea of "an open-air stadium, paid for 100% by the Pegulas". Sounds totally realistic. Good luck with that.

I guess that's a no? Too bad, I highly recommend.

He was in this one. You didnt see him?

How is closing up the building 33%-50% of the budget? It isnt going to be retractable. That isnt really reasonable in WNY, nor will it be retracted when most fans wish it to be. Not worth it. Just put a roof on. Good dome pun

Plenty of rookie WRs step in and go right from the start. The key is having a good QB and established system, which we now have. And plenty of 1st round picks step in and go right from the start as well. While I agree it is always best to give players time to learn, if possible. That is also a luxury. And not one I really want to give a 1st round pick, which is the big qualifier in this discussion. (or even a 2nd round pick for that matter) Drafting a WR at #30 to be our 6th or 7th WR while we have so many other needs that could be addressed with a 1st round player (CB, DL, LB, TE, RB), who could make an immediate impact, just doesnt make the best sense to me.

Absolutely. At this point, whatever Beane does, I trust him.

But still more than none which is what the option would be if they do an open-air stadium. Again, no one is expecting a major revenue generator. But something is more than nothing.