[Do you think Zach Zenner is good enough to sign?]

I'd like to roll with what we have.  RB is the last position that we need to add talent from the outside

 

[Miami considers itself the leader for acquiring Clowney; he doesn’t want to go there]

1 minute ago, DBilz2500 said:

Of course. As usual we miss out to a tanking team....

 

I'm perfectly OK with missing out on this "opportunity"

[2019 Head Coach Firings]

2 minutes ago, Bangarang said:

 

What is unstable about the Chargers? Is it because Rivers is 37? He’s still playing great.

 

it makes no sense that Lynn is on the hot seat because of a silly hypothetical but McD is safe because.....reasons? 

 

Let me be clear, I don’t think McD is going to be fired. But I also think it’s foolish to think Lynn’s job is in jeopardy.

 

Again - why I qualified my remark with "dark horse candidate".  It's not necessarily logical.  But there are reasons to see how it could happen.  That's why we have these forums

[2019 Head Coach Firings]

4 minutes ago, Bangarang said:

How is McD’s job safe but Lynn is someone that could get fired?

 

He’s had two winning seasons with his last one being a 12 win playoff team. 

 

Perception is that the Bills are on the way up.  Full support of ownership & GM.  Team stability.  Young core

 

Do you see the Chargers as being better than they were last year?  Do they have a stable situation?  

 

 

[2019 Head Coach Firings]

34 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

Garrett won't be fired. The Cowboys are going to be good. I don't think the Jags will be a tire fire either. I think they are an 8-8 / 9-7 team. Whether that is enough to keep Marrone his job I am not sure. That defense just has too much talent to be a tire fire and Foles is an upgrade at Quarterback. My worry for them would be offensive talent around Foles - which I think is sub standard. Lynn will not be fired. The Chargers have shown before they keep a guy a year too long rather than dump one a year too early.

 

I think Quinn, Rivera, Patricia, Gruden are absolutely all in line for a firing. If I was adding to the list I'd add Pat Shurmer - if the Giants suck they will move on; and Kliff Kingsbury - I think the Cardinals might be the worst team in the league again..... and if so the owner will clear house starting with the GM. Not many credible GMs will take the job if it is conditional on being tied to Kingsbury.

 

Thanks - I totally forgot about Pat Shurmur - he's pitiful.  I would hate myself if Jauron 2.0 were the coach of my team.  

 

Kliff Kingsbury is not going anywhere.  They'll be better this year if not for the fact that they probably couldn't be worse

[2019 Head Coach Firings]

As we get ready for the season, it's interesting to look ahead and think of the teams that will likely be firing their head coaches at (or before) the end of the year.  

 

First off, it's worth noting the stability and relative competence that we currently enjoy at the position.  Barring a complete disaster of a season, it's safe to say that Sean McDermott will not be part of this group.

 

Doug Marrone

Not difficult to envision our old pal St. Doug being high on this list.  I think the Jags are going to be a tire fire this year, and it appears that he's worn out his welcome within the locker room.  Since he's definitely not an innovator, or someone prone to self-examination of his own flaws, it's likely to be a year of him getting angrier and surlier, and his players tuning him out more and more

 

Dan Quinn

I don't think the Falcons have recovered from the SB loss 2 years ago, and the talent level of this team hasn't kept up.  I think they're a couple major injuries away from a very rough season, especially in an improved division.

 

Ron Rivera

Similar comment to the one above.  Cam Newton is on the downside of his career, and the owner's itching to put his stamp on the team.  Again, more of a motivating coach, and not an innovator.

 

Jay Gruden

Amazing that he's survived there this long.  I think it catches up with him this year

 

Mike Zimmer

A team that's getting old and stale, and with a huge contract for a mediocre QB.  Still laughing at how we curb-stomped them last year.

 

Matt Patricia

This guy's on borrowed time already.  With the Packers likely improving this year, and another expensive QB on the downside, this guy needs a winning season or he's lost the team already

 

Jason Garrett

This team has some stars, and good young players, but this guy never seems to get the most out of the talent that he has.  Plus, Jerrah has his next young coach in waiting.

 

Anthony Lynn

Probably a dark horse on this list, but it's not difficult to see the Chargers imploding, especially if Rivers starts to show his age.  Lynn doesn't impress me as a great game coach, and this could be where it catches up to him

 

 

[Panthers DE Bryan Cox, Jr. in trouble]

36 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said:

 

To the younger crowd: Yes, this did happen. 

 

I remember the next game after he spat at the fans while being ejected, someone chartered a plane with a banner reading "Hey Cox, next time don't spit - swallow!"

 

[Top nine defenses for 2019 NFL season, Buffalo Bills #5]

This year's defense may give up more yards than last year's from a statistical perspective, but I think it will perform better than last year's.  One big reason should be the improved offense and not having to be on the field all the time.

[McCoy says he’s been told he’s “the guy” in 2019, discusses trade rumors]

I just hope that if McCoy doesn't have it anymore (or if he dances around too much, which is just as likely), that the team doesn't wait too long to make the switch to someone else.  Regardless of if that means reduced duty, benching, release, or a trade.  I'm especially excited to see if Singletary can bring a level of explosiveness that McCoy probably can't bring at this point in his career.

[What if Matt Barkley gets hurt?]

3 minutes ago, nucci said:

You're worried about the backup QB getting hurt? 

It’s not a worry.  It’s a discussion point

[What if Matt Barkley gets hurt?]

2 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Has any team ever asked what happens if Matt Barkley hurts?  He’s a nice guy and I’m sure he helps Allen but he is the definition of replacement level.  

Well, for a team that trotted out 4 guys last year, I think it’s a fair discussion topic to wonder who Beane might have on speed dial.

 

yes, the season is likely over if Allen gets hurt, but I’d like to have a viable guy who could step in and win games outside of Barkley

[What if Matt Barkley gets hurt?]

If Barkley goes down this year, it seems unlikely that Jackson would be elevated to #2.  What Veteran QB sitting at home currently or maybe cut do you think they would bring in?

 

thumbs down to the first smart guy that responds “Kyle Orton”

[Chris Trapasso says the Bills Will Make the Playoffs This Season]

1 minute ago, row_33 said:

 

Lots of grounds for good optimism for the first time in almost 25 years. Still so many miles of hard labor to get there in health. The Pats are probably taking the division so a WC is their only hope 

 

So you would wager straight up on the Bills, with no extra incentive?

 

 

 

I honestly think that I would.  I'm a pragmatic fella, but more positives than question marks in my mind this year

[Chris Trapasso says the Bills Will Make the Playoffs This Season]

I'm good with feeling like it's 50-50 for the Bills to be a playoff team this year.  Lots of stuff could happen to make it go in either direction, but at least we have some stability in players & coaching  that we haven't had in forever, and lots of guys are seemingly on the upward end of their development curve

 

[Barnwell's 5 Teams Most Likely to Improve in 2019]

1 hour ago, bigK14094 said:

Carolina will only get better is CAM comes back to his old self.  But, that looks pretty iffy right now, so he has that wrong imho.

 

I think Carolina is a dark horse candidate for dumpster fire team of 2019.  Cam could be just about done, they don't have a lot of talent or depth, and Riverboat Ron is one of those longer tenured coaches whose act may have grown stale

[NFL.com ranks Top 25 QB's of All Time: Jim Kelly #21]

I think #21 is just about right for Kelly, despite all of the discussion about scheme, other QB's, etc. 

 

We've seen QB play evolve quite a bit in the 23 years since Kelly retired.  Accuracy, athleticism, reliance on the passing game - these are areas that have all flourished in the modern game.  Yes, Kelly gets high marks for his toughness, and how he managed the offense.  I've watched a lot of the old games on YouTube over the past year, and he definitely stands out in both regards.  He definitely stood out in many games against a lot of average to terrible QB's.  Our Bills during that time were often head and shoulders above the competition in terms of talent level.  But when we didn't have the talent (or in many cases when what we had was older and slower), Kelly was often mediocre.  Yes, he lost many years to the USFL, and being on untalented or poorly coached/schemed Bills teams.  But his peak of excellence wasn't that long, and his deficiencies stand out more and more in comparison to today's game.  

 

Again, a lot of this is apples & oranges, but I don't think the rating is too far off

[Frank Gore, not LeSean McCoy given odds for rushing title]

I'd like to have a team that leads the league in passing instead of rushing.

[Expect to see a different Trent Murphy in 2019]

I'm not expecting much from Murphy and am already in the camp of whatever production we get is a bonus.  Could also see him with a chance to not even make the final 53 if McBeane sees something in other players and they can save some $

[Houston Texans decide not to have a GM for 2019 season]

My point is not to compare results between the two teams, but to note that Bill O'Brien seems to be quite a tool, and not a particularly sharp one either.  Similar to Doug Marrone, Gregg Williams, etc.  Guys that think they are always right, are completely unlikable, and in love with the smell of their own rosy brand of flatulence

 

[Division Power Rankings: AFC East comes in last]

This really shouldn't be a shock to anyone

 

[Houston Texans decide not to have a GM for 2019 season]

Bill O'Brien is a pale imitation of the guys he's trying to emulate.  Can you imagine being a fan of that team?

[Your Top 5 games]

91 - Broncos AFC Championship - 3 missed Denver FG's in the first half, our own anemic offense bailed out by Bailey

92 - The Comeback game - 18 years old and ready to punch an Oilers fan at halftime

93 - Raiders AFC Division - 0 degrees at kickoff and the coldest I'd ever been.  My friend found a $20 bill on the ground and treated us all to hot cocoa (spiked with whiskey)

95 - Dolphins WC game - 300 bajillion yards rushing and one last butt-kicking administered to Don Shula and Tom Olivadotti

00 - Titans opening weekend.  Revenge game and probably the loudest I've ever heard the stadium

 

Only 35 games attended as I've lived outside of the area most of the last 15 years.  But still great memories

[5 Buffalo Bills under most pressure to perform in 2019]

I like Tre White for this list - not in the same way as most of the others, but pressure to put up a Pro Bowl type season - either step up and put up name-recognition stats that make it a no-brainer to get a big 2nd contract from the Bills.  This is his year to prove he can be consistently, demonstrably GREAT

 

[Eagles sign Carson Wentz to 4 year, 128 mill extension]

Not a fan of the risk/reward ratio behind this move.  I get that QB contracts are only going to continue to go up astronomically, but with the value of having talented young passers on rookie contracts, why hamstring yourself with a guy with an injury history.  The downside of waiting another year is probably $15-20M over the life of the contract.  The upside is possibly saving the $70M that you just guaranteed if he gets hurt again or never approaches his level of play due to nagging injuries/pain.  

[‘The culture starts with Sean’: How the coach’s voracious learning habits are rubbing off on the Bills (Athletic article)]

42 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Then you missed a lot of good football

 

That's humorous.

 

So you would characterize the 2nd halves of the Ravens, Chargers, Packers, Bears, Colts, and Patriots games as "good football", highly entertaining, enjoyable, and rewarding for Bills fans?  Pretty confident that 99 out of 100 Bills fans are on the other end of that spectrum...