Man does Billy Fuccillo hire some skanks.
Caroline is down here now with some young girl all of 18sh who wears a mini, mini skirt.
- IonSabres

I went on a mini vacation two weeks ago where I went to NY/NJ first for the Bills-Giants game, and then flew down to Sarasota and stayed on Anna Maria for a few days.

I was laughing to myself at how many "Cellino and Barnes" commercials and billboards I saw in NYC, and how many Fuccillo advertisements were in the Bradenton and Tampa area.

For how frustrated I was in the first half, I cannot complain with the end result.

The Patriots didn't win this game in my opinion. The Bills lost the game. The Bills beat themselves. The defense had the best performance against Brady that I think I have ever seen. This team can be dangerous if the offense can play smart football.
- thatsapickle

For as great as the Bills defense looked, New England's defense is no joke either. The reason the Bills offense didn't play "smart" football is because the Patriots made them do it. That defense has allowed one touchdown in four games. They are every bit as elite as Buffalo's is, if not more.

Evander Kane about to be suspended 10 games for abusing an official.

Really wish we extended him
- OneKaneOneCup

“I get kicked out of the game for getting jumped from behind by a referee. I’ve never seen a ref take five strides,” Kane said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “If you look at his face, he’s getting all this power and he’s trying to drive me into the ice, which is what he did. That’s unbelievable.

”Talk about abuse of an official? How about abuse of a player? It’s an absolute joke.”

https://nhl.nbcsports.com...ed-for-abuse-of-official/

For the first five or so games, I'd like to see the following

Olofsson - Eichel - Reinhart
Skinner - Johansson - Vesey
Sheary - Mittlestat - Tage
Girgs - Asplund - Lazar
Larson

Dahlin - Miller
MCCabe - Montour (misses 1st game or so, move Risto up)
Gilmour - Risto (up on 2nd pairing for 1st game or so, replace with Nelson)
Scandella
Nelson

That would mean
Okposo, Sobotka, are waived
Joker is sent down
- IonSabres

Joker being sent down would be a joke that’s not going to happen and we’re playing Johansson at center when he doesn’t play center this is going to be Ott and Leno again at center just let him play wing

They'll get the love when they start winning games on a more consistent level, something that, while it might be unfair, can still very well happen this year. It's all about Allen and the offense to make that happen.

And while this season isn't anywhere near over, and playoffs are still a great possibility, there is absolutely zero excuse for not drafting a big time receiver next year.

Zay Jones should be cut. Duke Williams needs to be elevated.
- buffalofan19

Zay was SUPER disappointing yesterday. Yes, the QBs need to be better about turnovers, but he legit basically just let two of the interceptions happen and didn't do anything to prevent it (he did on the second one, but far too late for it to actually matter).

Get a hand in there. Try and bat it away. On the first one it's like he didn't even realize that McCourty had jumped the route in front of him. Gotta be aware of what's going on around him on the field.

For as great as the Bills defense looked, New England's defense is no joke either. The reason the Bills offense didn't play "smart" football is because the Patriots made them do it. That defense has allowed one touchdown in four games. They are every bit as elite as Buffalo's is, if not more.
- buffalofan19

lots of positives from yesterday

the negative, we have a young coach and a young qb who both make mistakes

the optimist in me says the bills took a big step forward yesterday even though they took the L

They'll get the love when they start winning games on a more consistent level, something that, while it might be unfair, can still very well happen this year. It's all about Allen and the offense to make that happen.

And while this season isn't anywhere near over, and playoffs are still a great possibility, there is absolutely zero excuse for not drafting a big time receiver next year.

Zay Jones should be cut. Duke Williams needs to be elevated.
- buffalofan19

Zay was SUPER disappointing yesterday. Yes, the QBs need to be better about turnovers, but he legit basically just let two of the interceptions happen and didn't do anything to prevent it (he did on the second one, but far too late for it to actually matter).

Get a hand in there. Try and bat it away. On the first one it's like he didn't even realize that McCourty had jumped the route in front of him. Gotta be aware of what's going on around him on the field.
- HonkFortheGoose

they changed the O to start the second half

three steps back and throw the ball


then they went away from it after the TD drive

have they thrown zay a pass shorter then 10 yards this year, thought that was his strength, not being a deep ball receiver

For as great as the Bills defense looked, New England's defense is no joke either. The reason the Bills offense didn't play "smart" football is because the Patriots made them do it. That defense has allowed one touchdown in four games. They are every bit as elite as Buffalo's is, if not more.
- buffalofan19

I agree. The Bills offense really needs to have Allen see more of the field. The Patriots were able to get Allen to throw where they wanted. They may not be able to replicate it, but other teams will try to do the same.

they changed the O to start the second half

three steps back and throw the ball


then they went away from it after the TD drive

have they thrown zay a pass shorter then 10 yards this year, thought that was his strength, not being a deep ball receiver
- homiedclown

I haven't been able to figure out what Zay is supposed to be good at. They brought in Beasley, I thought, to be that short pass guy. If that's supposed to be Zay's strong suit, then they didn't like what he was doing prior to this year and brought someone else in they thought would be better.

lots of positives from yesterday

the negative, we have a young coach and a young qb who both make mistakes

the optimist in me says the bills took a big step forward yesterday even though they took the L
- homiedclown

I am more encouraged that not as well, don't get me wrong, but I don't really buy the mantra that "the Bills beat themselves". Both offenses made some head-scratching mistakes yesterday, which is what good defenses make them do.

lots of positives from yesterday

the negative, we have a young coach and a young qb who both make mistakes

the optimist in me says the bills took a big step forward yesterday even though they took the L
- homiedclown

I feel like the proof will be how they respond in Tennessee.

This is where the practicing each week like they are 0-0 will come to the forefront. Regardless of who is playing QB, they need to continue to improve and beat a questionable opponent.

I feel like the proof will be how they respond in Tennessee.

This is where the practicing each week like they are 0-0 will come to the forefront. Regardless of who is playing QB, they need to continue to improve and beat a questionable opponent.
- thatsapickle

Tennessee is an absolute must-win in my mind.

Joker being sent down would be a joke that’s not going to happen and we’re playing Johansson at center when he doesn’t play center this is going to be Ott and Leno again at center just let him play wing
- gerbe75pts

We shall see.
The reality is Botts won't dis the vets
Okposo isn't going down
Larson isn't going down
Scandella isn't going down
Sobotka, 50/50, but his face offs likely save him

Joker goes down, not on merit, but because they can without losing him
Same with Asplund

As per my previous post, it isn't what I would do, but the old guard mentality prevalent with many GMs virtually assured it.
I'll be shocked when I see something different.

Joker being sent down would be a joke that’s not going to happen and we’re playing Johansson at center when he doesn’t play center this is going to be Ott and Leno again at center just let him play wing
- gerbe75pts

Joker will probably get sent down and i agree on Johansson but we don't have much of a choice since 8.7 is like you and not ready

We shall see.
The reality is Botts won't dis the vets
Okposo isn't going down
Larson isn't going down
Scandella isn't going down
Sobotka, 50/50, but his face offs likely save him

Joker goes down, not on merit, but because they can without losing him
Same with Asplund

As per my previous post, it isn't what I would do, but the old guard mentality prevalent with many GMs virtually assured it.
I'll be shocked when I see something different.
- IonSabres

I still think one of these two will be loaned to either a team in Europe or another league. These player loans don't happen until the season gets started, when those teams figure out whether they have enough roster space.

We shall see.
The reality is Botts won't dis the vets
Okposo isn't going down
Larson isn't going down
Scandella isn't going down
Sobotka, 50/50, but his face offs likely save him

Joker goes down, not on merit, but because they can without losing him
Same with Asplund

As per my previous post, it isn't what I would do, but the old guard mentality prevalent with many GMs virtually assured it.
I'll be shocked when I see something different.
- IonSabres

i wonder if they can trade scandella for a 5th and an order of nachos?

Joker will probably get sent down and i agree on Johansson but we don't have much of a choice since 8.7 is like you and not ready
- SabresFaninIndiana

Personally, I'd kind of like to see them send Mittelstadt down. Partly as a message in general, and partly to see if he can find his game again. I haven't liked much of what I've seen from him in preseason so far.

they changed the O to start the second half

three steps back and throw the ball


then they went away from it after the TD drive

have they thrown zay a pass shorter then 10 yards this year, thought that was his strength, not being a deep ball receiver
- homiedclown

Precisely.
My single biggest beef...they found a winning formula and again walked away from it.
Most every other team would have kept with that strategy until it stopped working.
Mind blown.

I still think one of these two will be loaned to either a team in Europe or another league. These player loans don't happen until the season gets started, when those teams figure out whether they have enough roster space.
- buffalofan19

i haven't been able to watch a game but has Okposo been as bad as everyone is saying? if so i could see them moulsoning him

Joker will probably get sent down and i agree on Johansson but we don't have much of a choice since 8.7 is like you and not ready
- SabresFaninIndiana

There might be a spot for him at the start of the season due to the injuries, but, when everyone is healthy, you're right, he's down in Rochester.

i haven't been able to watch a game but has Okposo been as bad as everyone is saying? if so i could see them moulsoning him
- SabresFaninIndiana

I haven't thought he has looked absolutely atrocious, but he definitely isn't getting any faster.

Personally, I'd kind of like to see them send Mittelstadt down. Partly as a message in general, and partly to see if he can find his game again. I haven't liked much of what I've seen from him in preseason so far.
- HonkFortheGoose

i agree with that but then we are even more screwed at center.. do we see sobotka at 3C behind johansson at 2C.. that is pretty gross

Personally, I'd kind of like to see them send Mittelstadt down. Partly as a message in general, and partly to see if he can find his game again. I haven't liked much of what I've seen from him in preseason so far.
- HonkFortheGoose

They should have sent him down last year now it will just mess with his mind and he might not recover imo .. They just have to play him now that’s what happens when you give him the world when he didn’t even deserve it

I haven't been able to figure out what Zay is supposed to be good at. They brought in Beasley, I thought, to be that short pass guy. If that's supposed to be Zay's strong suit, then they didn't like what he was doing prior to this year and brought someone else in they thought would be better.
- HonkFortheGoose

I think that's part of the issue. Beasley is better at what Zay Jones does best, making Jones redundant. It's very hard to be a good offense with two of that kind of player on the field.