That Aud Smell

Phew. It was Vonnie Miller. Not Von Miller.

Idk, man. There was also a domestic battery accusation back in 2021 (by the same woman?), but it was dropped.

I mean. My guy. Your knee blew up. You're still not back in form. Your contract is an albatross. You're a "veteran leader." And now you've used the bye week to go home and - allegedly - assault a woman who's pregnant with your child.

Arrest warrant allegedly issued for Von Miller based on allegations of a domestic violence incident. https://sports.yahoo.com/report-arrest-warrant-issued-von-155452520.html FFS.

With feeling this time: Let's Go, Buffalo!!

Good point. I don't imagine that this will remain a secret for very long.

Could it be a gambling issue?

This is good news. Go to work, Beast!

There were intimations to this effect when he signed. It seems possible that the covenant was more than informal. If that were the case -- if that's something that the agent secured for his client -- then me no likey. Ask Ryan Miller if it hurt his career to hump around in the A for a bit and be forced to suck exhaust fumes from sh1tty buses.

This thread was a wild ride.

Did UPL have a scintillating run of play last season as well? I'm asking.

Someone put out a PSA to Detroit-area cabbies. And perhaps also to young women with a penchant for being over-served at local licensed premises.

I find nothing current, anywhere. I did find this from June 2020.

Re the above ^^ Note that McDermott had already been hired and was involved in the Pegulas' interviewing Beane -- indeed, wooing Beane to come to Buffalo.

McDermott: I just was reminded of something. I knew after our first interview here it was going to take some effort to convince him to leave Carolina—he’s lived there his whole life, and his wife’s from there. I took a picture of a book that I am currently reading. It’s called “Chase the Lion,” and the subtitle is, “If Your Dream Doesn’t Scare You, It’s Too Small.” And I took a picture of it and I sent it to Brandon, and that was kind of my recruiting approach to convince him that this is a chance for him and his career and what he and his family have sacrificed over the years. Beane: When I got it, I was lying in bed, watching TV with my wife. I was like, This is so Sean. McDermott: It was a recruiting ploy. Beane: When I saw that picture, I laughed, but there is a lot of truth behind that. It did help. There were a lot of reasons to go back for that second interview, Sean and I am so glad I did. I’m excited to get going with you [talking to McDermott]. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/5/19/15664220/sean-mcdermott-brandon-beane-buffalo-bills-recruitment-ploy

I think this is just about it. Disagree, to a point, for the reasons summed up above by @MattPie. He does do good work. It's just limited. Well, that's just it. It'd be a huge risk. (The) Pegula(s) hired Beane, but, yes, they hired McDermott first and then it was McDermott who prevailed on Beane to join him in Buffalo. (I recall the story about McDermott sending a copy of some b.s. "seize your moment" self-help book to Beane, and that the book actually helped tip the balance.)

Like you, I think Terry isn't close to parting ways with McDermott. A disastrous start to the 2024 would probably force Terry's hand. This is a very interesting take. Because, seriously: McDermott is an exceptional professional and a good head coach. Many Bills fans will be heard saying or seen to have typed -- in frustration: His record speaks for itself at this point. The inverse (converse? (obverse??)) is also true: His record speaks for itself. He's won a lot of games. He's made the playoffs several times. He's won the division twice (three times?). He's won playoff games. He is a good NFL head coach. There's no disputing that. Not reasonably anyway. I don't think this necessarily plays here with McDermott. Against Denver at the end of the game, for example, he dialed up nearly identical jailhouses blitzes on two consecutive plays (which seemed like bad judgment). This goes to a larger point about his limitations: He seems to lack good feel for what's right in the moment. He's aces at preparing his players during the week. But in crunch time, he seems to lose the thread.

Let's Go, Buffalo.

Absolutely referencing the only .500 that matters. @deluca67! Kit Deluca. That’s a deep cut! Sure. But didn’t recall anything about it.

Nope.

Marisa Tomei (sp?)?

They’d need to win 3 straight - starting tonight - to be above the only .500 mark that matters. Let’s Go, Buffalo! Ooh Ah!

How’s Rosen’s game project? Middle 6? 40 pt player? Defensively responsible? To be clear: I’m spitballing the above with a presumption that he hits his NHL ceiling.There’s always the possibility that he doesn’t (quite) make it as an NHL’er.

Maybe? Idk. The 12 they were running with Knox seemed to get Allen bogged down - which was after early success (Raiders, Miami, Washington). There was also an issue, it seemed, with Knox not being good. Agreed. My seat neighbor at the stadium keens like a grieving Irish grandmother whenever they take 86 off the field.

God help us. Allen’s made it clear by his play: He prefers 11, 10, or empty personnel groupings.