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homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 13 @ 1:28 PM ET
Most important part right there...
- jochfr

I did sleep from 7 to 7 though


sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 13 @ 1:30 PM ET
He owes you at the very least a signed jersey for your dedication
- Sabresfan-365

I hope they trade him already....I need to find a different favorite player.

Girgensons is close but I don't think he's gonna score enough to be considered great
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 13 @ 1:31 PM ET
Bill's coach is over his head
their O line is dreadful
Orton is no better then EJ
Ref's suck
Myers played descent in a poopstorm game saturday
I miss the lockout
I am not drinking again on sundays

- homiedclown

If the gap between EJ and Orton is this close, I'd rather continue to develop EJ.

Orton made key mistakes yesterday. This is a team that gave up 30+ offensive points to the Cheifs and we manage another pitiful offensive start
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Oct 13 @ 1:33 PM ET
If the gap between EJ and Orton is this close, I'd rather continue to develop EJ.

Orton made key mistakes yesterday. This is a team that gave up 30+ offensive points to the Cheifs and we manage another pitiful offensive start

- sbroads24



I would too...if I knew my job was secure.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Oct 13 @ 1:34 PM ET
I hope they trade him already....I need to find a different favorite player.

Girgensons is close but I don't think he's gonna score enough to be considered great

- sbroads24



I like him (probably not as much as you) but part of me really wants to see him moved to detroit for the reason you mentioned a while back:

I really want to see him thrive in a winning environment just so the constant bickering about his lack of goals or plus/minus can finally be put to rest

As for a new favourite player, there's something about McCabe's game that has me thinking about him being my next jersey, if he sticks around.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Oct 13 @ 1:37 PM ET
I like him (probably not as much as you) but part of me really wants to see him moved to detroit for the reason you mentioned a while back:

I really want to see him thrive in a winning environment just so the constant bickering about his lack of goals or plus/minus can finally be put to rest

As for a new favourite player, there's something about McCabe's game that has me thinking about him being my next jersey, if he sticks around.

- Sabresfan-365



As soon as McCabe is healthy, I'm pretty sure he goes back to Rochester. The only reason he's still on the Sabres' roster is the "you got hurt here, so you have to stay here" provision, just like Larsson.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Oct 13 @ 1:38 PM ET
As soon as McCabe is healthy, I'm pretty sure he goes back to Rochester. The only reason he's still on the Sabres' roster is the "you got hurt here, so you have to stay here" provision, just like Larsson.
- buffalofan19



Should clarify, by stick around i mean not get traded and is part of the teams future.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 13 @ 1:39 PM ET
I like him (probably not as much as you) but part of me really wants to see him moved to detroit for the reason you mentioned a while back:

I really want to see him thrive in a winning environment just so the constant bickering about his lack of goals or plus/minus can finally be put to rest

As for a new favourite player, there's something about McCabe's game that has me thinking about him being my next jersey, if he sticks around.

- Sabresfan-365

I just wish we knew exactly how good McCabe and the other defensive prospects are going to be. I'd be more on board with moving Myers.

cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Oct 13 @ 1:42 PM ET
I just wish we knew exactly how good McCabe and the other defensive prospects are going to be. I'd be more on board with moving Myers.
- sbroads24

Sucks not knowing . Seems we are 2-4 yrs out just knowing if any of the D prospects we have now will turn out .
yen6d1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: maxim Afinogenov, NY
Joined: 02.21.2011

Oct 13 @ 1:49 PM ET
I like him (probably not as much as you) but part of me really wants to see him moved to detroit for the reason you mentioned a while back:

I really want to see him thrive in a winning environment just so the constant bickering about his lack of goals or plus/minus can finally be put to rest

As for a new favourite player, there's something about McCabe's game that has me thinking about him being my next jersey, if he sticks around.

- Sabresfan-365


Poor mans ryan mcdonagh. Effective not flashy i love it (plus he's american)
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Oct 13 @ 1:49 PM ET
Sucks not knowing . Seems we are 2-4 yrs out just knowing if any of the D prospects we have now will turn out .
- cabin



Every young team has that problem. It's inherent in rebuilding.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Oct 13 @ 1:51 PM ET
Every young team has that problem. It's inherent in rebuilding.
- buffalofan19

Yeah hope the scouts get it right sooner than later.
Shenanigans20
Los Angeles Kings
Location: CA
Joined: 06.28.2013

Oct 13 @ 1:56 PM ET
Bills:
- Spiller is a total joke. Get him out of here.
- The Bills need to stop running up the gut on first down all the time.
- Orton needs to start looking to see if Watkins is open no matter who is on him.
- The Refs definitely took the wind out of our sails yesterday.
- We have no one that can cover Gronk, really.

Sabres:
- Don't like seeing EK talk about Myers trade possibilities (hopefully he's wrong as usual)
- Excited about All Star Game/Draft talk. That's big for the city.
- My heart wants this team to win, but my brain is happy with the results so far

- OnPoint

If I was BUF I wouldn't trade Myers.
Now if there was a trade with the Ducks who would be the target? You'd think a center would be a return top prospect and 1-3 round pick 2nd rounder being the mostbremasonanle if BUF is getting a top Prospect in return. I for one would NOT be a fan of Ducks getting Myers unless they overpay in a big way. I would love for the ducks to diminish their team and farm for one guy. If LA gave up some good prospects for McNabb's you'd think the price for Myers is 10X better.
stashu
Buffalo Sabres
Location: SC
Joined: 06.04.2008

Oct 13 @ 2:28 PM ET
There was a lot of "take away this or that and it's a one score game at the end", such as the officiating as well. Don't get me wrong. They're far from great offensively, but we knew this was going to be the case going in.

And while, like you, I would like to see more of Mike Williams, I fail to call a guy who has never eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving and career high of only 11 touchdowns a "proven game changer". A good player, absolutely, but there was a reason Tampa got rid of him for so little. But, if that's part of what gets Hackett replaced as the offensive coordinator, then I'm all for it.

- buffalofan19


He doesn't need to be the game changer though, that's what Sammy Watkins is for. If he's highly skilled enough to be considered good or close to a game changer, the two of them on the field at the same time seems like a no brainer to me.
stashu
Buffalo Sabres
Location: SC
Joined: 06.04.2008

Oct 13 @ 2:29 PM ET
I hope they trade him already....I need to find a different favorite player.

Girgensons is close but I don't think he's gonna score enough to be considered great

- sbroads24


On pace for 82 goals!! What else does he need to prove?!?!??!??!
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 13 @ 2:31 PM ET
There was a lot of "take away this or that and it's a one score game at the end", such as the officiating as well. Don't get me wrong. They're far from great offensively, but we knew this was going to be the case going in.

And while, like you, I would like to see more of Mike Williams, I fail to call a guy who has never eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving and career high of only 11 touchdowns a "proven game changer". A good player, absolutely, but there was a reason Tampa got rid of him for so little. But, if that's part of what gets Hackett replaced as the offensive coordinator, then I'm all for it.

- buffalofan19

Let me rephrase, compared to Marquise Goodwin and Chris Hogan, Mike Williams is a proven playmaker.

buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Oct 13 @ 2:39 PM ET
Let me rephrase, compared to Marquise Goodwin and Chris Hogan, Mike Williams is a proven playmaker.
- sbroads24



Fair enough, though Hogan did catch a TD pass yesterday, and not in what I would consider garbage time either. I guess I'm not sure he makes that much of a difference.
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Oct 13 @ 2:43 PM ET
The Bills should avoid anyone with the name Mike Williams.


sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 13 @ 2:44 PM ET
Fair enough, though Hogan did catch a TD pass yesterday, and not in what I would consider garbage time either. I guess I'm not sure he makes that much of a difference.
- buffalofan19

Yes, his first TD in 4 years in the NFL.

He also dropped one of the easier catches of the day as well.

He's an ok player on his best day, which is why 3 other teams cut him. Mike Williams has proven to be more than that and then some.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Oct 13 @ 2:48 PM ET
Yes, his first TD in 4 years in the NFL.

He also dropped one of the easier catches of the day as well.

He's an ok player on his best day, which is why 3 other teams cut him. Mike Williams has proven to be more than that and then some.

- sbroads24



I just read their explanation. I still don't rule out that there's more to this story, but if this is indeed their line of thinking, and nothing else behind the scenes, then I've changed my tune. It's unacceptable.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Oct 13 @ 2:52 PM ET
On pace for 82 goals!! What else does he need to prove?!?!??!??!
- stashu

score 82 goals..
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 13 @ 2:52 PM ET
I just read their explanation. I still don't rule out that there's more to this story, but if this is indeed their line of thinking, and nothing else behind the scenes, then I've changed my tune. It's unacceptable.
- buffalofan19

I guess Williams denied he wants to be traded.

Over a 3 year period (he was injured in 2013) he averaged

64 catches 910 yards and 7 TD's per season.

All with average to below average QB's. There is no excuse to play a Marquise Goodwin or Chris Hogan over him
TheCalSen
Ottawa Senators
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Joined: 05.07.2014

Oct 13 @ 2:53 PM ET
Cowen, Prince, Dallas 2nd
Myers, 3rd
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Oct 13 @ 2:53 PM ET
Cowen, Prince, Dallas 2nd
Myers, 3rd

- TheCalSen


not sure how that helps us?
TheCalSen
Ottawa Senators
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Joined: 05.07.2014

Oct 13 @ 2:55 PM ET
not sure how that helps us?
- Sabresfan-365


Uh? It might spark rejuvenation in both of them. Prince could end up being a top-6 winger.
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