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

Aug 4 @ 11:19 PM ET
Eagles really pushing to trade for Watson from Texans.

Fine, Him out of afc and the bills out of Texas. Lol

https://twitter.com/chris.../1423114757637292032?s=21

- Lilroot9

It’s absolutely amazing a team would trade for him right now
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look 👀 at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Aug 4 @ 11:26 PM ET
It’s absolutely amazing a team would trade for him right now
- sbroads24

Well, it is Philadelphia, after-all. Not really a high bar.
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Aug 4 @ 11:31 PM ET
It’s absolutely amazing a team would trade for him right now
- sbroads24



Actually, not really. I am surprised that it did not happen sooner.
atlsabsfan
Location: IN
Joined: 06.20.2007

Aug 4 @ 11:37 PM ET
Actually, not really. I am surprised that it did not happen sooner.
- Slump Buster


Surprised the Colts haven't dipped their toes in that water
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Aug 5 @ 12:08 AM ET
Actually, not really. I am surprised that it did not happen sooner.
- Slump Buster

Really? There’s a chance he’s suspended for a long time

I’d be pretty surprised if he plays the whole year
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Aug 5 @ 2:48 AM ET
Is that factoring into the goaltending decisions?
- Slump Buster


Isn't it obvious based on who they signed?
SyrSabreFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Syracuse, NY
Joined: 02.27.2007

Aug 5 @ 6:21 AM ET
It's last or bust buffalo will do everything possible to get locked in the top 3
- gerbe75pts

#tankconfirmed
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Aug 5 @ 7:52 AM ET
Just amazing from the Olympics last night.

https://youtu.be/VtHfAgB8nGE
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Aug 5 @ 7:54 AM ET
Isn't it obvious based on who they signed?
- kingcong39


I assumed they aren't done yet. If they are done then yes, that answers the question.
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Aug 5 @ 7:55 AM ET
Really? There’s a chance he’s suspended for a long time

I’d be pretty surprised if he plays the whole year

- sbroads24


(shrug) it's kind of like Eichel. You get him knowing you may not have him right away. He is a top 5 qb in the league - the wait would be more than worth it.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Aug 5 @ 8:06 AM ET
(shrug) it's kind of like Eichel. You get him knowing you may not have him right away. He is a top 5 qb in the league - the wait would be more than worth it.
- Slump Buster

Its nothing like Eichel at all.

Eichel has an injury.

Watson might be found guilty of crimes.

They are nothing alike, IMO.
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Aug 5 @ 8:07 AM ET
(shrug) it's kind of like Eichel. You get him knowing you may not have him right away. He is a top 5 qb in the league - the wait would be more than worth it.
- Slump Buster



The price to get him would be really low right
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Aug 5 @ 8:22 AM ET
Its nothing like Eichel at all.

Eichel has an injury.

Watson might be found guilty of crimes.

They are nothing alike, IMO.

- ImThatGuy


Sure, I think Eichel is actually the bigger risk. I think if Watson was going to be prosecuted it would have happened by now. They'll suspend him for a few games and he will cut some big checks and that will be the end of it.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Aug 5 @ 8:29 AM ET
https://buffalonews.com/s...eb-8f6d-e7ad00b5776e.html
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Aug 5 @ 8:38 AM ET
Just amazing from the Olympics last night.

https://youtu.be/VtHfAgB8nGE

- kingcong39

ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Aug 5 @ 8:41 AM ET
NBC wont air Notre Dame home opener on Live TV.

You have to pay for peacock to do it.

They are so bad.
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Aug 5 @ 8:47 AM ET
NBC wont air Notre Dame home opener on Live TV.

You have to pay for peacock to do it.

They are so bad.

- ImThatGuy


Get used to it. As cable subscriptions dip there is a real fight for people to sign up for services.
kritter65
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2009

Aug 5 @ 8:50 AM ET
NBC wont air Notre Dame home opener on Live TV.

You have to pay for peacock to do it.

They are so bad.

- ImThatGuy



Man that's a smart move. They know the ND faithful will buy into it.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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

Aug 5 @ 8:52 AM ET
NBC wont air Notre Dame home opener on Live TV.

You have to pay for peacock to do it.

They are so bad.

- ImThatGuy


This is an experiment for NBC Sports. Overall, that game won't be its biggest ratings draw as it's against a mid-major. They're not going to be ballsy enough to do that with an ACC or other big draw opponent, not yet anyway. They're testing the waters, trying to see how many people would fork up the cash to watch Notre Dame football on television.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Aug 5 @ 8:53 AM ET
Man that's a smart move. They know the ND faithful will buy into it.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

- kritter65


Sign up for free pro trial that they continually offer few days before hand.

Cancel after game.

Zero profit.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Aug 5 @ 8:54 AM ET
This is an experiment for NBC Sports. Overall, that game won't be its biggest ratings draw as it's against a mid-major. They're not going to be ballsy enough to do that with an ACC or other big draw opponent, not yet anyway. They're testing the waters, trying to see how many people would fork up the cash to watch Notre Dame football on television.
- buffalofan19


They did this for the first USA basketball game, it was on aired live on CBC.

Granted that only helps people who can pick up that Canadian broadcast.

I for one, hope ratings tank.

They all but killed the premier league in the USA. They had huge ratings draws for that, they tried to charge for it with NBC gold or whatever the hell it was, people stopped watching.



LandlordTom
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Ice girls, please, NY
Joined: 07.16.2011

Aug 5 @ 9:20 AM ET

- chilliard77


I like it! Little bit of Leonard Coen in there...in a good way. Love when the slide gtr comes in.
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

Aug 5 @ 9:28 AM ET
They did this for the first USA basketball game, it was on aired live on CBC.

Granted that only helps people who can pick up that Canadian broadcast.

I for one, hope ratings tank.

They all but killed the premier league in the USA. They had huge ratings draws for that, they tried to charge for it with NBC gold or whatever the hell it was, people stopped watching.

- ImThatGuy


The Olympics as a whole is having ratings issues, and there are a number of reasons why that range from economics, politics, and culture.

The problem with the Premier League is that its more like a popular TV show in the US than a sport. It's still relatively new to US viewers. It's not engrained into US culture like college football is, be it Notre Dame, the SEC, Big Ten, etc. depending on where in the US it is. It also hurts that it's always played "over there" with the exception of a few showcase games. College football has generations of fans. People and families have traditions centered around either going to games as far back as their great grandparents. The Premier League can't get to that point, at least not in our lifetimes. If you make it hard to watch, people will just find something else.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Aug 5 @ 9:41 AM ET
The Olympics as a whole is having ratings issues, and there are a number of reasons why that range from economics, politics, and culture.

The problem with the Premier League is that its more like a popular TV show in the US than a sport. It's still relatively new to US viewers. It's not engrained into US culture like college football is, be it Notre Dame, the SEC, Big Ten, etc. depending on where in the US it is. It also hurts that it's always played "over there" with the exception of a few showcase games. College football has generations of fans. People and families have traditions centered around either going to games as far back as their great grandparents. The Premier League can't get to that point, at least not in our lifetimes. If you make it hard to watch, people will just find something else.

- buffalofan19


Also 99% of it not being live is probably an issue.
You already know who won prior to the event being aired.
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

Aug 5 @ 9:44 AM ET
Also 99% of it not being live is probably an issue.
You already know who won prior to the event being aired.

- ImThatGuy


That's been an issue for a while, though, pretty much since the internet became mainstream.
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