StHustle Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 I tried to find this info out using Google (I know it's my friend) but didn't get an answer in the first few pages so i am here to consult my Bills brethren on a few curiosities I have: #1 - Is this the first time in NFL history a team has played back to back away games in the same stadium? #2 - Are the Bills gonna stay in Jersey between games, using some practice facility there, or make the short flights back and forth? In my opinion, staying there makes sense if they can find adequate facilities to use. It's early in the season so not a big deal if players cant go see their families for a week, plus we follow it up with back to back home games so everyone will be fine. On top of that it also promotes further team building and focus. Does anyone have a factual answer to either of these questions? What is your opinion on #2?
Golden*Wheels Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 My opinion would be it is so short of a travel time, you go home to your family and your own bed and practice facility. That's just me though, I haven't been a NFL HC in years. 7 1 1
NewEra Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Golden*Wheels said: My opinion would be it is so short of a travel time, you go home to your family and your own bed and practice facility. That's just me though, I haven't been a NFL HC in years. Agreed. Short flight. Go home 2
from_dunkirk Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, StHustle said: #2 - Are the Bills gonna stay in Jersey between games, using some practice facility there, or make the short flights back and forth? I distinctly remember some time in the early 80's, that the Bills stayed away two weeks in a row on a long trip, to save money and/or fatigue from taking a flight home and then back to the same area. I am not sure when. I was a child then. Are there any old timers here who remember this? Edited September 3, 2019 by from_dunkirk
nucci Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 They are flying from NY to Buffalo...will be home by 8pm.....no reason to stay there. 4
from_dunkirk Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 The Bills played The Giants and Jets back-to-back in 2003, both wins, but only the Giants game was away.
RoyBatty is alive Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, from_dunkirk said: I distinctly remember some time in the early 80's, that the Bills stayed away two weeks in a row on a long trip, to save money and/or fatigue from taking a flight home and then back to the same area. I am not sure when. I was a child then. Are there any old timers here who remember this? Yeah they got humiliated by over 40 points to San Fran and stayed over in Arizona and beat them in overtime, Fitzpatrcik was QB and they went to his house for a day, he lives out there. My question is can they leave most of their game day equipment/clothes there or do they have ta cart it al back? I would thin they could leave it all there, let the Meadowlands clean the clothes, etc. 1
jletha Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, nucci said: They are flying from NY to Buffalo...will be home by 8pm.....no reason to stay there. Our travel schedule is pretty great. We only leave "NYS" (Metlife is in jersey, but still a really quick trip) one time in the first 9 weeks. We should be free of any travel fatigue. Hopefully we take advantage of it. 2
from_dunkirk Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 35 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Yeah they got humiliated by over 40 points to San Fran and stayed over in Arizona and beat them in overtime, Fitzpatrcik was QB and they went to his house for a day, he lives out there. I did not know this! Thank you 19 minutes ago, jletha said: Our travel schedule is pretty great. We only leave "NYS" (Metlife is in jersey, but still a really quick trip) one time in the first 9 weeks. We should be free of any travel fatigue. Hopefully we take advantage of it. And in Week 10, the Bills only travel to Cleveland, which is closer than MetLife in NJ. 1
sherpa Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, from_dunkirk said: I did not know this! Thank you And in Week 10, the Bills only travel to Cleveland, which is closer than MetLife in NJ. Bills' facilities better than anything they could arrange near there. Very short flight. Not a serious consideration. 1
keepthefaith Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 It's no big deal. The Bills will be 2-0 and the New Jersey teams will be 0-2. 3-0 the following week after Bengals game. 1
xsoldier54 Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, from_dunkirk said: I distinctly remember some time in the early 80's, that the Bills stayed away two weeks in a row on a long trip, to save money and/or fatigue from taking a flight home and then back to the same area. I am not sure when. I was a child then. Are there any old timers here who remember this? I think that was a West Coast trip and it made sense because of the travel times. Buffalo to NYC and back is a short trip, so I don't think it makes sense to stay there. 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, StHustle said: I tried to find this info out using Google (I know it's my friend) but didn't get an answer in the first few pages so i am here to consult my Bills brethren on a few curiosities I have: #1 - Is this the first time in NFL history a team has played back to back away games in the same stadium? #2 - Are the Bills gonna stay in Jersey between games, using some practice facility there, or make the short flights back and forth? In my opinion, staying there makes sense if they can find adequate facilities to use. It's early in the season so not a big deal if players cant go see their families for a week, plus we follow it up with back to back home games so everyone will be fine. On top of that it also promotes further team building and focus. Does anyone have a factual answer to either of these questions? What is your opinion on #2? I don't think there are many other teams that share a stadium other than the TEMP Los Angeles teams Edited September 3, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan
Don Otreply Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 When we win both of those games, GMFB is gonna lay some lovin’ on the Bills...? Go Bills!!!
Buddo Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 With the new practise facilities, especially the medical side of things, I would expect the best case scenario, to be back home, from just about anywhere.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Don Otreply said: When we win both of those games, GMFB is gonna lay some lovin’ on the Bills...? Go Bills!!! I was disappointed ... It looked like was wearing a JETS uni today
mikemac2001 Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 We are not staying in NY this isnt a back to back west coast trip which they rarely stay anyways
Don Otreply Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 1 minute ago, mikemac2001 said: We are not staying in NY this isnt a back to back west coast trip which they rarely stay anyways You mean New Jersey, right? ? Go Bills!!! 1
StHustle Posted September 3, 2019 Author Posted September 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: I was disappointed ... It looked like was wearing a JETS uni today Geez did she lose a bet?!!?? 1
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