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SyrSabreFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Syracuse, NY
Joined: 02.27.2007

Sep 13 @ 7:49 PM ET
Who is the kicker for week 2?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 7:51 PM ET
At this point, with the Sabres staring down a constricted barrel as a result of their self-imposed lean, efficient, economical internal budget ... I do not want to trade Cozens, nor the 2020-8OA. In fact, I wouldn't trade any upcoming draft picks at all given their situation.

Take this offseason to make a few KEY moves involving existing players only and augment by making a key FA signing ... and that's about it for the upcoming season...2 trades, 1 UFA signing.
Rinse repeat for next season

- IonSabres

We really don't know if that's true yet with the budget, but I agree with Cozens and not trading the 8th unless it is for a good young cost controlled player.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 7:52 PM ET
Who is the kicker for week 2?
- SyrSabreFan

Bass with Hauschka on speed dial for week 3 just in case.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 13 @ 7:57 PM ET
Who is the kicker for week 2?
- SyrSabreFan


Bass for another couple weeks. Unless things get really ugly.

You could see bass has a massive leg. So he might be worth keeping and waiting on to see how it does with nfl game experience
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 8:01 PM ET
Bass for another couple weeks. Unless things get really ugly.

You could see bass has a massive leg. So he might be worth keeping and waiting on to see how it does with nfl game experience

- Sabretooth9

Bill's Stadium isn't the easiest place to kick at.
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Sep 13 @ 8:05 PM ET
Having watched the post-game shows, I am skeptical that Cam Newton and Bill Belichick can have a happy marriage.

Cam had a nice canary yellow suit, but it strikes me as counter to the Belichick ethos of team before all.

Should be fun to watch.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Sep 13 @ 8:25 PM ET
Having watched the post-game shows, I am skeptical that Cam Newton and Bill Belichick can have a happy marriage.

Cam had a nice canary yellow suit, but it strikes me as counter to the Belichick ethos of team before all.

Should be fun to watch.

- Atomic Wedgie


I dont think Belichick would give a poop if he showed up in a big bird costume as long as they're winning. Once they start losing it'll get interesting
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Sep 13 @ 8:30 PM ET
At this point, with the Sabres staring down a constricted barrel as a result of their self-imposed lean, efficient, economical internal budget ... I do not want to trade Cozens, nor the 2020-8OA. In fact, I wouldn't trade any upcoming draft picks at all given their situation.

Take this offseason to make a few KEY moves involving existing players only and augment by making a key FA signing ... and that's about it for the upcoming season...2 trades, 1 UFA signing.
Rinse repeat for next season

- IonSabres


And will Captain Jack accept that and be ok with it?

Personally I really liked the idea of going after Henrique with the 8 and 6 swap. I forget the details and who proposed it. But it’s a great way to fill a need and strengthen a position.

I’d also look into hjlmarsson. Az needs to move cap dollars.

Lastly, I think there might be 1-2 decent free agents to look at.

Olo. Jack. Samson
Skinner. Henrique. Tage.

Kahun. Mojo. Cozens. (All 3 move around, Cozens and Tage swap around)

RochesterLarry. LazerLarry. Concussed Larry

Dahlin. Hjlmarsson
Free agent. Risto
McCabe. Joker

Monte and Miller traded... because what else are ya gonna do? They like Risto too much.

Personally, I’d have Joker at RD2. And Miller at RD3. And I’d trade Monte and Risto.

Also, I’d still try and add another 3c. But in “internal cap” mode. I don’t see it.
navinrjohnson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are finally good, NY
Joined: 12.08.2009

Sep 13 @ 8:41 PM ET
josh allen
72% completion
on pace for almost 6,000 yards this season


and people complaining


Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 13 @ 8:43 PM ET
josh allen
72% completion
on pace for almost 6,000 yards this season


and people complaining

- navinrjohnson


I wonder how Trevor Lawrence will look in Green.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Sep 13 @ 8:48 PM ET
josh allen
72% completion
on pace for almost 6,000 yards this season


and people complaining

- navinrjohnson



I thought he played with much more poise in the pocket, surveyed the field better, but (stating the obvious) he still has to clean up those damn fumbles.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Sep 13 @ 8:49 PM ET
josh allen
72% completion
on pace for almost 6,000 yards this season


and people complaining

- navinrjohnson


Love his compete. Has some work to do but it’s game one. Keep digging kid. Keep digging. And hopefully Milano and Edmunds are ok.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Sep 13 @ 8:50 PM ET
Love his compete. Has some work to do but it’s game one. Keep digging kid. Keep digging. And hopefully Milano and Edmunds are ok.
- Gr8daygo


This x1000

Not a lot there behind them. If either one of them is out long term I honestly wouldn't be shocked if they bring Lorenzo back in.

He said he's staying in shape in case of injury. I know he's 80 years old
Leninthebuff
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 01.17.2012

Sep 13 @ 8:57 PM ET
And will Captain Jack accept that and be ok with it?

Personally I really liked the idea of going after Henrique with the 8 and 6 swap. I forget the details and who proposed it. But it’s a great way to fill a need and strengthen a position.

I’d also look into hjlmarsson. Az needs to move cap dollars.

Lastly, I think there might be 1-2 decent free agents to look at.

Olo. Jack. Samson
Skinner. Henrique. Tage.

Kahun. Mojo. Cozens. (All 3 move around, Cozens and Tage swap around)

RochesterLarry. LazerLarry. Concussed Larry

Dahlin. Hjlmarsson
Free agent. Risto
McCabe. Joker

Monte and Miller traded... because what else are ya gonna do? They like Risto too much.

Personally, I’d have Joker at RD2. And Miller at RD3. And I’d trade Monte and Risto.

Also, I’d still try and add another 3c. But in “internal cap” mode. I don’t see it.

- Gr8daygo


How about going after TJ Brodie to play with Dahlin. Maybe Krueger would then loosen the reigns up on Dahlin
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 8:59 PM ET
This x1000

Not a lot there behind them. If either one of them is out long term I honestly wouldn't be shocked if they bring Lorenzo back in.

He said he's staying in shape in case of injury. I know he's 80 years old

- jcragcrumple

Dodson didn't look to bad, A.J. looks slow
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM ET
Glad Jalen got that big payday, what a wussy, atleast stick your shoulder in there.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM ET
Glad Jalen got that big payday, what a wussy, atleast stick your shoulder in there.
- Buff36


He got victimized that entire drive
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM ET
He got victimized that entire drive
- Pegullaville

Yeah, like to see it, guy talks a lot of Sh!t
Bufsaints8
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: TN
Joined: 07.20.2012

Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM ET
Opinions vary, but good lord almighty this is a horrible take...especially when the guy who did it has a very high fumble count in a short career.

I remain unimpressed...should have been 425 years and 4 touchdowns. He left alot of points on the field.
Expectations change in year 3.

- IonSabres


Horrible take??? Dude, all I said was that this team can win with him. No one gave him a cape or a crown. He made plays when he needed to. He made a couple mistakes, so it can get better, though it was pretty good. It’s exciting. The Bills are legit.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM ET
Sounds like Milano has a hamstring injury, could miss some time. Edmunds is still a ? mark right know, still have no information on how bad it is. As of right know, 2 healthy LB's on the roster, Dodson ended game with a hand injury. Alexander hasn't been contacted yet.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM ET
Sounds like Milano has a hamstring injury, could miss some time. Edmunds is still a ? mark right know, still have no information on how bad it is. As of right know, 2 healthy LB's on the roster, Dodson ended game with a hand injury. Alexander hasn't been contacted yet.
- Buff36


Not great Bob...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MpUWrl3-mc8
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM ET
Not great Bob...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MpUWrl3-mc8

- Gr8daygo

Yeah, hopefully Edmunds isn't too bad, atleast he wasn't in a sling at the end.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM ET
Sounds like Milano has a hamstring injury, could miss some time. Edmunds is still a ? mark right know, still have no information on how bad it is. As of right know, 2 healthy LB's on the roster, Dodson ended game with a hand injury. Alexander hasn't been contacted yet.
- Buff36



I would definitely contact Lorenzo Alexander ...... Nigel bradham is an interesting one too
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Sep 13 @ 10:10 PM ET
Horrible take??? Dude, all I said was that this team can win with him. No one gave him a cape or a crown. He made plays when he needed to. He made a couple mistakes, so it can get better, though it was pretty good. It’s exciting. The Bills are legit.
- Bufsaints8



It’s funny how josh has the biggest stat game of his career and people still female dog. Bills took their foot of the gas too in the 2nd half cuz the Jets in all honesty were never coming back. If the game was still close they would have had josh sneak in on 4th and goal with 2 minutes left too.

Yep he has to eliminate the fumbles and hit Brown in the end zone. Remember who also air mailed a wide open receiver like that once. Mahommes on one of his cute no look passes.

He hit on 72% of his passes and had two passes dropped that I remember. Seems the People are still sore that we didn’t draft the Josh they wanted. Some QBs have it, some don’t. Josh has it, as does Jackson while it appears baker, Darnold and Rosen don’t
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 10:10 PM ET
I would definitely contact Lorenzo Alexander ...... Nigel bradham is an interesting one too
- Sabretooth9

Wouldn't be surprised if they make that call, even that UDFA rookie Phillips has a injury.
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