SteveFreeman22 Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Many interesting story lines : Rookie QB and another 1st round pick, Phillips and Williams, similar players starting and ending their careers, Shady alone would be entertaining, Mrs. Pegula taking over as President, breaking the drought and the "process" to return to the playoffs again this year. 1
dollars 2 donuts Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, SteveFreeman22 said: Many interesting story lines : Rookie QB and another 1st round pick, Phillips and Williams, similar players starting and ending their careers, Shady alone would be entertaining, Mrs. Pegula taking over as President, breaking the drought and the "process" to return to the playoffs again this year. I don't understand why there has seemingly been a fear over at One Bills Drive, regardless of front office regimes, and even ownership, to do this. 2 1
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 I think we can refuse since we do not have a 1st year head coach and we have made the playoffs in the past 2 seasons. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000901695/article/6-teams-eligible-for-mandatory-hard-knocks-star-turn My guess from the 6 teams listed in that article is that it will be either the 49ers or Browns. I know I'd be interested in watching Baker and Tyrod. 1
rsxfirefighter Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Wouldn't they have to volunteer since they made the playoffs...As I recall, the only mandatory teams are non-playoffs and non-first year head coaches.
billsfan1959 Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Not for me. I just want to see this team concentrate on developing these young players and getting better overall - without the distraction that "Hard Knocks" would bring. 6
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, rsxfirefighter said: Wouldn't they have to volunteer since they made the playoffs...As I recall, the only mandatory teams are non-playoffs and non-first year head coaches. Yep, the article I posted above indicates that only these teams would have to accept Hard Knocks: » 49ers » Broncos » Browns » Chargers » Ravens » Redskins 1
416BillsFan Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: I think we can refuse since we do not have a 1st year head coach and we have made the playoffs in the past 2 seasons. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000901695/article/6-teams-eligible-for-mandatory-hard-knocks-star-turn My guess from the 6 teams listed in that article is that it will be either the 49ers or Browns. I know I'd be interested in watching Baker and Tyrod. Hard to disagree with you here. Cleveland would be the best watch by a mile. They came off an 0-16 season, have a charismatic #1 pick in Baker and other interesting personalities like Josh Gordon, Landry, Myles G, etc and a coach on the hotseat. I don't see anything compelling about SF - can Jimmy being handsome sustain 6 episodes? Baltimore could be chosen for the Flacco-Jackson storyline.
billieve420 Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Selfishly I would like to see the Bills but understand why they do not want to participate. I do agree the Browns would make the best choice out of the teams listed.
Billsfansinceday1 Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 As I understand it, they would not be a contender because they have been in the playoffs. Feels good to be able to say that. 1
Soda Popinski Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 I watch hard knocks every year so it really doesn't matter who they have this season. I'd rather not have the Bills on because I think it would be a distraction I'm glad they have the opportunity to say no. 1
BrotherChazz Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) Of course I want to see it because I want to see our team more...but I doubt McDermott would want it. Edited May 7, 2018 by BrotherChazz
Just Joshin' Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 I personally would love to see our Bills - what a lens into the team. From a team standpoint I understand why they would not want to participate - it is a distraction. If you don't lot this from a fans view can you tell me what the team benefits are?
MJS Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Absolutely I would, because it would be fun to learn more about the players, coaches, and organization in general. They're my favorite team so I want as much as I can get.
Peevo Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, SteveFreeman22 said: Many interesting story lines : Rookie QB and another 1st round pick, Phillips and Williams, similar players starting and ending their careers, Shady alone would be entertaining, Mrs. Pegula taking over as President, breaking the drought and the "process" to return to the playoffs again this year. I don't disagree, but I don't think the coach wants any extra attention on his players and staff. It's fair to say McDermott would practice at 5 am everyday for 2 weeks straight with no fan attendance, no evening practices, and no media in attendance, if he could. They worked out, what, 13 times in Rochester last year? I think it was the shortest Training Camp at Fisher since the agreement began. It's a small, private, affluent suburban college that does very little (read, literally nothing) to accommodate crowds, walk-up traffic, parking. The college doesn't want people there, and the team doesn't really want people there either. If this were at UB, as example, there'd be more than enough room for access, infrastructure, parking, amenities, activities, etc. It's actually a way better idea, but the Bills would never do it. I think if you're reading the tea leaves correctly, should Beane and McDermott last here beyond 2020, training camp in Rochester is not gonna last much longer. I give it to the end of their agreement, which I think is 3 more years, including this one.
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) It's probably been posted already, but I'm pretty sure they aren't candidates this year due to the rules. Would it be interesting? Of course. That said, I don't think I ever want to see them on Hard Knocks. Edited May 8, 2018 by Drunken Pygmy Goat 1
NickelCity Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 There's real no upside for the team. Not interested in the Bills being on it, ever. 2
Bill Murray Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 The people saying they dont want to see the Bills on it are totally nuts. If the Bills were on hard knocks, you'd watch every episode and absolutely LOVE it. 2 1
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 39 minutes ago, 416BillsFan said: Hard to disagree with you here. Cleveland would be the best watch by a mile. They came off an 0-16 season, have a charismatic #1 pick in Baker and other interesting personalities like Josh Gordon, Landry, Myles G, etc and a coach on the hotseat. I don't see anything compelling about SF - can Jimmy being handsome sustain 6 episodes? Baltimore could be chosen for the Flacco-Jackson storyline. While not an obvious choice, I think the 49ers would be interesting, although I agree probably not as interesting as the Browns. Still, you have a younger QB with his first full offseason leading his team. (Unfortunately, his looks probably would entice a certain portion of the potential audience to tune in.) Seeing Shanahan as a young, innovative coach would be interesting. McKinnon taking over as lead back. Richard Sherman and Rueben Foster have to be draws, too.
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