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Just cuttin' up the pepperoni, slicin the swiss and then headin' out. 70 and sunny with some Allman Bros Blue Sky on the way to the game - feel like a kid on Christmas day every time

That was taken with less than 2 minutes left in the game - I would have been long gone too

Also assume that Byrd is no longer here. Lastly, I will assume that 1 position is filled in free agency. That gives us 3 new starters in the 3 weakest areas which I believe will be Left guard, Safety and D Back. The point of this is to say that I believe we will finally be able to say that there will not be any glaring holes heading into next season. It may seem like we say that every year but I truly think this will be a complete team with no major deficiency on the field next in 2014. Who knows, maybe McKelvin will show that Dback is not as big of a problem as initially thought.....

Unlike previous seasons, I wanted the Bills to lose late in the year in hopes of getting that ever so elusive QB in the draft. Now that we have HOPEFULLY found our QB, I just want them to continue to look better as a team even if they lose a lot. Being a season ticket holder, I will now be excited to see this team in December even if they have a not so hot record. I have always loved the pre-game with friends and family and now it will be much more enjoyable to watch this team progress throughout the season.

If Manuel is definitely starting, I would expect to see at least a quarter of Tuel (that's why I am worried).

If the Bills really are going to have to play Tuel in the opener, wouldn't you want to have him get as much play time as he can tomorrow. Yes, I know the starters will be out after one or two series but come on, Jeff Tuel is not beating the Patriots. Why not see what he can do in a half and maybe give him some confidence. Anything less than Manuel in the opener and it's all a moot point to me anyway.

What ever happened to that update Marrone was supposed to get 48 after the surgery. He was supposed to find out if EJ might get back earlier....

Load em up boys, this engine will be firin' on all cylinders now. Get EJ back and there won't be a game on the schedule where I feel the Bills don't have a chance.

You really cant wait until you're out of the car?

very helpful thank you

Thanks a lot, greatly appreciated!

I know they say festivities start around 3:30 but there is no mention as to where this is taking place. My wife is taking the kids and I would like to tell her where to go and what time. For those who have attended this game in the past, any info would be helpful. I assume the Field House is a good starting point?

Is all the kids stuff going on at the Field House on Friday? Anyone have suggestions for where to go - thanks

The disney style parking is what still pisses me off. Meeting at Pole #1 in the main lot was a tradition from day 1

The real reason I started this post was not to say that this team IS going to be different or WILL hit the ground running, it was to say that it is nice to finally feel GOOD about the direction of this team. The biggest pessimists out there cannot deny the new edginess to this team and the atmosphere that has been brought in by the youth movement (players and coaches alike.) I don't care if they prove me wrong (actually I do) and crap the bed again, the point is that I am going to enjoy every ounce of a good feeling this team is delivering to me NOW.

Love that you mentioned the 4th quarter point because if these guys can keep it close going in to the 4th, that very well might be the defining quarter for this track team.

This team has been absolute garbage for more than 10 years and even when those past teams put together a string of 4-5 games, you just never saw how they could keep it up. There was never a thought of wow, these guys have the talent to REALLY make some noise in this league. Well, here we are after 1 pre-season game and I have no problem getting excited about what I saw yesterday. You know why, I have not been excited about this team in forever and it's a hell of a lot more fun to feel like this than being in the mindframe that the team is spinning its' wheels. I am not going to wait until they win the division or are viewed as a contender, I am going to fire up this train right now. Get ready folks, this team seems like it actually learns from its' mistakes and I have a great feeling about the coaching staff in general. This is the fun part of being a Bills fan folks and if you can't bring yourself to be excited because you fear a letdown, then I urge you to let it loose. There will be ups and downs with this team but why not enjoy it while it's unfolding right in front of your eyes.....that parking lot for the home opener, ohhhhh myyyyyyyy

I actually think they are better than the ones they have had before (which I hated, but still...)

We had Art Donovan as a guest speaker for Super Bowl XXXV at our hospitality site and the guy was just pure gold. The stories and especially the way he told them were just classic. I still have the Super Bowl football he signed when he co hosted with Len Dawson at the event.

I would have thought this was possible a week ago but now, I just can't see it happening

I have been pretty reserved so far due to past experience but there is no holding it back any longer. Between EJ, the receivers, Keiko, Gilmore, coaches and just the overall atmosphere, it's game on for me. I REALLY feel as though this team has a chance to grow together as one and become special for years to come. I can't stop thinking about that drive to the Stadium on Opening Day and although that is always a great day for me, I think I am going to be trying with all my might to fight back some emotions. I already know what I am going to be thinking and it is that these guys are going to be the team that gives my dad that ever elusive championship some day. I just can't wait to see meaningful games in December again and hopefully that won't be too far off. Well, here is to a great season and to promising updates from Training Camp each and every day.

Love reading the notes - thanks for the effort

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I would just trade this guy as soon as they get a good enough offer. He clearly is not a part of the future so, like the Ryan Miller situation, get the future playing sooner rather than later. The Bills players and coaches are all starting from scratch so let's get a guy at safety who will grow with the group as well.

Pretty much hit the nail on the head as that is precisely what I was trying to get at here. I have not been able to read much of this with work but you are correct on what I intended.....