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Evans and Hangartner would not have made a material difference. The problems started when you lost Bell and then Hairston. As we have seen for years, once you start juggling the OL, the offence starts to struggle. That'as what's going on right now. On the D - we lost two starters that commanded attention from the opposing team in Williams and Merriman. Losing those guys leaves us young up front and that's not great in today's NFL. Nix and Gailey always said give us three years. This is year two. Do not be surprised if we just miss the playoffs this year. It's all about experience. Next year is the time to EXPECT playoffs.

HUGE overreaction. Look at the start of the season. First poster is right. Defence and Depth.

Errrr... didn't you read about the entertainment and shopping in my thumbnail proposal?

Man is this still going? Do I win?

Bills 2-0 Jets. Bad weather makes this a battle of field position. It snows 5 feet unexpectedly in the first half. Jets shockingly punt on first down to open the third quarter. The score for the Bills comes when on a punt in the fourth quarter the Jets attempt a fake punt pass from their own 35 yard line - their first pass attempt of the day - the frozen K ball slips from the Jets punters cocked arm only to be recovered by their upback who in the process of attempting to advance the ball is drilled by Danny Batten causing the ball to rocket out of his hands towards the goalline whereupon a scramble for the ball results in it trickling out the back of the endzone. If I am right you all have to acknowledge me as a god among men.

A lake front stadium is the obvious location if you are moving away from OP. I suggest they reclaim this area and build a stadium with lots of parking, a new major shopping complex, entertainment, rail links and dedicated access to I90. http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=42.819707,-78.857803&ll=42.81914,-78.862953&spn=0.033682,0.117245&num=1&vpsrc=6&t=m&z=14&iwloc=near If they did this - think of the amazing TV views you could have of the downtown skyline (which is awesome). This area additionally could use some rejuvenation and a stadium complex might be the trigger.

You'd have to build it on the Canadian side of the falls to do that. Slap bang in the middle of downtown NF, which is too hilly to do. Everyone needs to pause a beat here and think: is there appropriate transport in NF? The answer is clearly no.

blue paint can still be obtained nothing does contrast like a black and white sofa

No to a dome. For example: see Toronto. No to Niagara Falls. I like the idea but even two seconds spent think about it you realise that transport is worse than it is for OP. What's next? A stadium on Grand Island? N

Why the frig do any of you care what uniform they wear? What about how the Jets like to wear white as often as possible - so anything to throw them off their stride is a good thing? How about - it's just something different to get excited about as fans and having loads of mental fans making noise on Sunday only helps the team? Just be excited folks. Stop looking for reasons to mope about or beat up an organization that's doing a good job right now. We're winning for the first time in ages and too many people want to beat up on the team like it's 2009.

I hate the Toronto series as much as anyone. BUT it could be overcome if the venue was better. The BIGGEST problem with the entire series is the Rogers Centre. It's not a football venue and that kills it from a fans standpoint and from a home-field advantage standpoint. I could go on - but there you have it in a nutshell.

Seems like little kids LOVE Corey McIntyre. He's a great player to have on the team - and I know fans love how interactive he is. I have been at numerous games where the fans will get high fives from the guy in warm ups. That kind of thing is what makes the NFL great - and why Corey Mc is so good for the NFL and the Bills.

Olivier - I'm kinda quiet on here too nowadays. A product of many of the same things you've gone through. Excpet I have moved to Canada - less than 2 hours from Buffalo. Pretty much just so I can go to more Bills games. It's awesome. Good to hear from you again my Gallic friend.

hey all - new territory this for me - I am booking game tickets for more than one game this year. Was at Patriots game - will be at Titans and Dolphins games. Planning on going to the Jets game but finding (good) tickets hard to come by. Anyone got seasons that they won't be using for that game? Just think how cold and miserable it might be...

Not my first game at the Ralph by a long shot. But it was easily the best (or possibly tied with the Snow Bowl)... Great to see you all.

snap - me too

Hammer - I'll see you at 9ish. plnz - see you there. N

Hey all - quick one. I'm now a Canadian (sort of). I just moved to Canada permanently last week and this weekend I am headed to my first game that I don't have to travel 3,000+ miles for. Anyone going to be around in the lots for some tailgating? You won't miss me - I just bought a big ass pickup truck!!!!!! N

This is not a coincidence.

Think I'll also buy a full season and sell the other games on the exchange. Thanks for the advice guys.

this is badly rubbish

Long story.

Aside from the fact that the Labor stoppage is about to end, the other big news this weekend is that I have just returned contract documents to a company in Canada to start working out there in September. This means I'll be within a 2 hour drive of Buffalo and I will FINALLY be able to attend more than one game a season (2 hours is a lot shorter than 3,000 miles)! Anyone know if the Bills do a partial season ticket? I guess one option is to buy a full season ticket and sell the seats on the exchange. Ideas from experts here very welcome. FYI - looks like I will miss the tailgate as my first game will be October 9th.

I can't see that opting out of the vote in 2006 or 2008 (which was it) has stood the Bills in better stead than if they just went with it. OK so Ralph had the foresight to say it was a duff deal, but it's hardly visionary to opt out of a vote and then do nothing.

London, England....