BuckFly

I support all of the comments above by you and thank you all for the information and as always the education and further knowledge.  I will go back to my earlier comment, though, about what the context was or really what the story was, which I did not know at the time, and stated as much.  

If it were a fluff piece, especially from an insider whose job essentially is to be a water carrier for the NFL (right or wrong) is different.   The Defector can say all it wants about it being a no-no (which they even hedged on with fluff a bit).  Doesn't mean it is not done, but also, and agreeably, it should be chastised and deterred.  

However, and as I have posted on other boards this is all red herring bull**** that we...US here are chasing after.  For crying out loud on my Bills board it became pages about whether OJ should come off the Bills Wall of Fame...there I stated, "really?"  Gruden (?), OJ (?), all the while Snyder, AND the NFL and the WFT go strolling and whistling out the backdoor.  

I guess I was not eloquent or even pointed in what was really my main issue in my earlier posts here, which was...

Gruden...Shefter...really?!

With the monstrous things that the WFT and Snyder have done or are at least being accused of doing here at the D1P it is the benign garbage we are debating...including me.  We are kidding ourselves if this is or should be the focus.  

Gruden is gone, as he should be...but he's gone.

Shefter is going to take his heat, but who's clinking their glasses together if he goes down, proclaiming "decency and ethics in journalism has been restored! Ha-zah!"?

Meanwhile, I believe PFT referenced the fact that someone is out there speaking up, petitioning or at least trying to get advertisers to put heat on the the NFL's advertisers to hold  the NFL accountable for some disclosures, and really some consequences, about the purpose of all this, which is the egregious activities of the organization, owner and the now apparent cover up by the League itself.

Firing the guy who deflates footballs, destroying THE evidence of "spy-gate", or fining a team doesn't seem like it is going to be enough of an answer this time around...or hopefully it shouldn't be enough.

If it is, if this is ALL this ends up being about or happening, then maybe we all deserve to be eating nothing burgers and being satisfied.  

2 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said:

 

 

No self-respecting journalist should ever run their stories by the people being reported on or allow them to "edit" it in any way, shape, or form.  Doing so smacks of "access journalism" which is all but the equivalent of being a stenographer/propagandist.

 

Schefter refers to Allen as "Mr. Editor", for heaven's sake!

Yeah, because so much self respect in reporters nowadays, but that 100% aside*…

…what was the story?

Honestly asking, because I don’t know.  
 

I know it is crazy that context matters, but context matters.

* because I’ve seen on numerous occasions and on numerous stories from self respecting reporters in print and television state, “when asked to comment about this story”, or “when asked before going to print”.  It helps as well to create a safe harbor from libel.

2 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said:

 

Yeah, but isn't that really kind of a nothing burger?

It is not unusual to run stories by people who were being reported on to verify parts of it, or to recommend changes from their perspective.

its up to the judgment of the reporter, but it also helps prevent something from being a hit piece if it is inaccurate.

In.

Side note:  I called Keyser a jerk late in the last decade and was "misplaced" from this board for 12 months.  Not true story.

On 10/7/2021 at 10:45 AM, BuckFly said:

KC 31 - Buffalo 17

 

...and for f*** sake the following week watch as KC will need a field goal as time expires to beat the WFT, 27-24.

 

Over the last 18 games including the playoffs KC has gone 13-5, and in those 13 wins they have won only 3 of those games by greater than 6 points.  Twice against the Bills and last week against Philly.

 

Miami played them tougher than the Bills did.  So did Atlanta.  

 

The Bills should match up better than others against them, but they don't.  They just don't.    I can't even climb to the top of a mountain, sit criss-cross apple sauce style and ponder why it is.  It just is.

 

Dammit. 

Well, I was right about it not being close.

Two straight weeks of absolute rain drenched messes.  Happy over the way they played.

Honestly, that game was kind of everything and kind of a joy.  
 

I like the Bengals and that was too bad, but still.  Good stuff, movie fan wise.

KC 31 - Buffalo 17

...and for f*** sake the following week watch as KC will need a field goal as time expires to beat the WFT, 27-24.

Over the last 18 games including the playoffs KC has gone 13-5, and in those 13 wins they have won only 3 of those games by greater than 6 points.  Twice against the Bills and last week against Philly.

Miami played them tougher than the Bills did.  So did Atlanta.  

The Bills should match up better than others against them, but they don't.  They just don't.    I can't even climb to the top of a mountain, sit criss-cross apple sauce style and ponder why it is.  It just is.

Dammit. 

1 hour ago, sblfilms said:

The Urban Meyer situation is a sad one for his family. A guy who should be a massive success and beloved by his community constantly does things to embarrass himself and his family. What a clown.

He couldn't agree more. 

Sb, please don't get mad at me, my friend.  I couldn't help it.  Honestly.

Sorry.  

6 hours ago, AbsolutSurgen said:

Everyone talks about Carr being an early MVP candidate.  His stats (2021/2020/2019):

QBR:  62.0/64.3/64.1

Passer Rating: 101.4/101.4/100.8

DVOA: 23.8%/14.0%/18.7%

YPA: 8.8/7.9/7.9

Is he playing a little better?  Probably -- but not dramatically so.  I still think he is a top-10 QB, but don't yet see anything to suggest he is a top-5 QB.

 

Because it goes deeper than the numbers.

We’ll see.

@AbsolutSurgen big game tonight, even for the entire league.

Chargers playing well but the Raiders should win.

Your thoughts on tonight?

5 hours ago, elbobo said:

The Texans are dreadful

One might argue (this One) that the Bills also might be half way decent at the playing of the football.

I can live with the #1 scoring offense and the #1 points against defense heading into next week.

Injuries are mounting, though, and the Oline sucks.

8 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said:

 

I believe there are 14 teams who would trade with the Raiders to be 2-0.

Just take the compliment and run with it as a front runner.  Be "not sure" when someone catches you, which may not happen anytime soon.   You were 1-1 against the previous best team last year so there is a little precedent.  Carr looks great.

EDIT:  Jumpin' Jiminey if you get by the Chargers you could be playing KC at 8-0.

22 hours ago, Biggie said:

Best team in the AFC right now.

10 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said:

 

I think the only RB they have left is the one they use in their Wildcat formation.

F***ing COVID.

On 9/5/2021 at 1:24 PM, AbsolutSurgen said:

Any power rankings that mentions the Raiders decision to let Trent Brown go as a reason for them deteriorating year-over-year didn’t watch many Raiders games last year. 
Similarly, any pundit that talks up the Raiders O-Line last year needs to look at their run blocking stats. 

13 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said:

Some Bills players are ready to throw away everything because of Covid

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The Bills seem hellbent on destroying their season.

 

13 hours ago, thewhyteboar said:

Dumbasses.

You mean one of those two guys (McKenzie) that showed his COVID vaccination card later last week?  

The Bills were very unlikely to beat the Chiefs last year, but critical things that hurt them over the course of the season were:  going 2-2 during a stretch that their QB was playing injured and in a shoulder harness (weirdly difficult garment for a qb to wear), and playing in the AFC Championship game with the League's #1 receiver last year (stat-wise) and all pro Stefon Diggs playing with a torn oblique and second team all pro Cole Beasely playing with a...wait for it...broken fibula. 

...and nobody in the league was vaccinated last year, yet we have substantially similar protocols in place league wide right now as we did then and the Bills, albeit on the lower end, have more than 80% vax and it is going up.

My main point being is that THIS...

...is STILL the all time undefeated champion and number 1 reason (again) that anybody who has a shot is not going to win the Super Bowl.

Same as it was in 2020, same as it will be in 2021.

Covid is serious and should be taken seriously by all.  For some it takes longer, but that it is on them and as I have stated earlier o this board I am comfortable with people being responsible for their own actions, even though they should get the jab.  I have rooted for this team long enough that I've seen OJ Simpson play on that field in person with my own eyes.  They have never won a Super Bowl in my lifetime and if they don't win this year it is going to be because of injuries, or heaven forbid, other teams are better and healthier, not because of Covid.

BTW, Covid didn't almost end KC's Super Bowl repeat appearance in 2020, Mahomes' big toe against Cleveland almost did.     

Top 10 of the top 100

Top 100 NFL Players of 2021: Patrick Mahomes holds on to No. 1 spot, Bills' Josh Allen rockets into top 10 - CBSSports.com

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Only four players from Pete Prisco's 2020 list remain in the top 10, while one fell more than 60 spots

Regardless of what any of you think of him I still find it absolutely hard to believe Mitch Trubisky is the back up here in Buffalo.

McD has a good relationship with his agent and had said to him whatever you do get him in a good situation, but if you can’t find anything out there I promise you we want Mitch and we want to give him a good situation.

On 5/14/2021 at 10:12 AM, BuckFly said:

@Slug

 

Slug, I love Jaret Patterson and I do so hope he flourishes with you guys in DC.  He will give you everything he has.  I've seen almost every one of his games and, in person, he is just so deceptive.  

On 5/14/2021 at 4:51 PM, Slug said:

 

I hope he does well for us.  I'm glad we were able to land him.

On 5/14/2021 at 4:54 PM, Biggie said:

He is so deceptive that I have never heard of him lol

On 5/17/2021 at 11:02 AM, BuckFly said:

 

Was averaging about 200 yards a game this last year, including 400 plus against Kent State where he tied the collegiate rushing TD record (8), and was 18 yards short of the single game rushing record and coach Leipold sat him because...he had no idea what the record was or how close he was to it.  The Bulls had another 3 possessions in the game.  

 

Injured in the MAC championship game (intentionally if you watch the video which I can't link to). Finished as the MAC Offensive Player of the year.  6 games, 1,072 yards, 7.6 yards per carry, 19 touchdowns.  3,884 rushing yards in his career, 6.1 yards per carry, 52 rushing tds in 33 gams.  

 

UB was 16-5 his last two seasons, with back to back bowl victories and a first time ever season finish in the AP Top 25.

Undrafted rookie Jaret Patterson appears close to earning a roster spot in Washington - ProFootballTalk

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Undrafted rookies always have an uphill battle to make the roster, but Washington undrafted rookie running back Jaret Patterson appears close to securing a spot on the Football Team. Patterson had 16 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown in the preseason win over the Bengals, and also caught all three passes thrown to him [more]

On 8/17/2021 at 10:09 AM, BuckFly said:

As far as QBs turning TE it looks like Tyree Jackson has a really good chance of sticking around in Philly. 

 

6-7 and I believe around 245, which does not represent an increase really over his playing weight at Buffalo in college.

 

Absolutely didn't agree with decision to go pro.  He was too green, could have used the year and still a good receiving group and line at UB that would have given him further development to maybe stick in the NFL at the QB position.

 

Regardless, this ultimately seems like it is the better position move for him.  

well…nice while it lasted.

As far as QBs turning TE it looks like Tyree Jackson has a really good chance of sticking around in Philly. 

6-7 and I believe around 245, which does not represent an increase really over his playing weight at Buffalo in college.

Absolutely didn't agree with decision to go pro.  He was too green, could have used the year and still a good receiving group and line at UB that would have given him further development to maybe stick in the NFL at the QB position.

Regardless, this ultimately seems like it is the better position move for him.  

@Biggie @Keyser_Soze

I hate when you guys fight.

It makes me so sad.

This is close to the number 2 after the NFL.  

Once you get a few more, and what I believe has been and will continue to be a positive reaction from teammates and fans, the hopefully those in the shadows can come out and enjoy freedom at their profession.  

On 8/2/2021 at 2:04 PM, ManUtdRedDevils said:

Rumor swirling about trading for Big Dick Nick. Getting the iggles back together in Indy. 
 

Thank you, Manny.  I could have embarrassed myself by improperly referring to him as "Thick Dick Nick."

1 hour ago, sblfilms said:

This notion doesn’t work with communicable diseases. There are externalities to individual behaviors in this case.

Good point, SB.

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Then get vaccinated, take care of your family, and watch yours and their actions including where they go and what they do.  Be smart for what you value, which I most definitely know you are.  I will and have done the exact same thing.

You doing you in this instance turns out to be the same thing as me doing me.  I think we (you and I) and our families are honestly going to be fine.

Text more if you want to change the world to your world view.  It is your absolutely right and you don’t have to think like me.

I’ll pass, though, because at my age other than being a Buffalo Bills fan I to try to limit my exercises in frustration. 
 

Peace to all.