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3rd GM's the charm
Columbus Blue Jackets
Location: Look, it's a situation where thats a great question, OH
Joined: 07.01.2020

Oct 18 @ 6:01 PM ET
13-3 or 12-4 depending on tmo’s outcome.

A win tmo, and I might go with 14-2.

Titans, Steelers and Chiefs could be the 3 losses.

- Losman

What happened to 16-0
3rd GM's the charm
Columbus Blue Jackets
Location: Look, it's a situation where thats a great question, OH
Joined: 07.01.2020

Oct 18 @ 6:02 PM ET
I believe in our D and think by the time we get to season’s end they will be a top 10 or 5 unit again.

That’s why I just don’t see many losses on the schedule. We are 4-1 and our D is playing at about half of their capabilities.

McDerrmott is too good a coach, and there is too much talent on that unit for them not to bounce back.

I think they will surprise everyone tomorrow with a vintage performance.

- Losman

I think that's the problem, actually. He's a good coach, not a great one, as evidenced by his complete inability to make in-game adjustments.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 18 @ 6:02 PM ET
Quick question fir ya:

Has there been any action on hiring a new AHL management team?

Thanks

- Atomic Wedgie

Not that I've heard. As of now it's GM Kevin Adams with no one directly beneath him in those roles
3rd GM's the charm
Columbus Blue Jackets
Location: Look, it's a situation where thats a great question, OH
Joined: 07.01.2020

Oct 18 @ 6:03 PM ET
That Titans O-line is one of the best in the league.
- Michael Pachla

Might honestly be the best. Vrabel needed a few years to do it, but he's a great coach from the Belichick system and that team is very dangerous. They're about the only ones who might be able to knock off the Chiefs this season in the playoffs, imo.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 18 @ 6:04 PM ET
Yes they are, are Dline needs to step it up a notch or 2, and Taron Johnson needs to step his game up.
- Buff36

Really miss Star on the D-line. Last week was what it was without White and Milano.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 18 @ 6:07 PM ET
Might honestly be the best. Vrabel needed a few years to do it, but he's a great coach from the Belichick system and that team is very dangerous. They're about the only ones who might be able to knock off the Chiefs this season in the playoffs, imo.
- 3rd GM's the charm

Don't underestimate the Ravens.
Losman
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 08.30.2006

Oct 18 @ 6:09 PM ET
What happened to 16-0
- 3rd GM's the charm


Tough to run the table. Thought we might have a shot, but the D is behind the O.

By season’s end we could be top 5 on both sides of the ball with an MVP QB.

Not convinced we’ll beat the Chiefs, but I expect us to come awfully close.
GilPerreault11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: IL
Joined: 07.21.2011

Oct 18 @ 6:10 PM ET
Really miss Star on the D-line. Last week was what it was without White and Milano.
- Michael Pachla


I know you do not like Tremaine Edmonds but he had a red no contact jersey on for part of this week. He has not been healthy since he screwed up his shoulder.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 6:10 PM ET
Really miss Star on the D-line. Last week was what it was without White and Milano.
- Michael Pachla

It will help if both are back, Star is a big loss and we need to start getting pressure with are front 4, so we don't have to blitz as much.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 18 @ 6:14 PM ET
I know you do not like Tremaine Edmonds but he had a red no contact jersey on for part of this week. He has not been healthy since he screwed up his shoulder.
- GilPerreault11

Yeah I read that he was playing injured. Still, he's never really done it for me.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 18 @ 6:16 PM ET
It will help if both are back, Star is a big loss and we need to start getting pressure with are front 4, so we don't have to blitz as much.
- Buff36

They did nothing against the Titans. Schemes can only do so much.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 6:23 PM ET
They did nothing against the Titans. Schemes can only do so much.
- Michael Pachla

Pretty much, thought Addison and Jefferson would help, maybe should have kept Phillips, brought a lot of energy and swagger.
GilPerreault11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: IL
Joined: 07.21.2011

Oct 18 @ 6:25 PM ET
Yeah I read that he was playing injured. Still, he's never really done it for me.
- Michael Pachla


The Bills had the 2nd best D last year and the MLB is an important cog in any D. I think it is the DTs that are failing them this year more than anything and missing Star is correct.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 6:29 PM ET
Anyone know if Feliciano was activated, he would help.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 6:31 PM ET
The Bills had the 2nd best D last year and the MLB is an important cog in any D. I think it is the DTs that are failing them this year more than anything and missing Star is correct.
- GilPerreault11

I have been hard on Edmunds this year, know he's playing hurt, think his gap control has been off, but doesn't help having Kline next to you.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 18 @ 6:43 PM ET
The Bills had the 2nd best D last year and the MLB is an important cog in any D. I think it is the DTs that are failing them this year more than anything and missing Star is correct.
- GilPerreault11

I'm with ya.
3rd GM's the charm
Columbus Blue Jackets
Location: Look, it's a situation where thats a great question, OH
Joined: 07.01.2020

Oct 18 @ 7:02 PM ET
I know you do not like Tremaine Edmonds but he had a red no contact jersey on for part of this week. He has not been healthy since he screwed up his shoulder.
- GilPerreault11

He can be 100% healthy and he still has absolutely zero awareness on the field.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 7:13 PM ET
Wow Tampa is really handing Green Bay there Ass
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Oct 18 @ 7:53 PM ET
13-3 or 12-4 depending on tmo’s outcome.

A win tmo, and I might go with 14-2.

Titans, Steelers and Chiefs could be the 3 losses.

- Losman

Strange last week it was 16-0

Turn off the Homer!
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM ET
13-3 or 12-4 depending on tmo’s outcome.

A win tmo, and I might go with 14-2.

Titans, Steelers and Chiefs could be the 3 losses.

- Losman

Take 1 game at a time, we still have some tough games coming up after the Chiefs. Play the Steelers, 49's, Seattle. Arizona.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM ET
Take 1 game at a time, we still have some tough games coming up after the Chiefs. Play the Steelers, 49's, Seattle. Arizona.
- Buff36

The only 3 games that truly matter will be NE x2 and Miami.

Win 2/3 and I think we will win division

NE isn’t that good and Miami isn’t ready

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM ET
The only 3 games that truly matter will be NE x2 and Miami.

Win 2/3 and I think we will win division

NE isn’t that good and Miami isn’t ready

- sbroads24

Agree, but Miami is playing decent right know, we lose tomorrow and there only a game back. We need to take care of business and take every game seriously.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM ET
Agree, but Miami is playing decent right know, we lose tomorrow and there only a game back. We need to take care of business and take every game seriously.
- Buff36


I had this same conversation with my brother earlier today. The schedule isn’t getting any easier for the Bills either besides the Jets
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM ET
I had this same conversation with my brother earlier today. The schedule isn’t getting any easier for the Bills either besides the Jets
- Stripes77


Our whole division has basically the same schedule, though.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM ET
I had this same conversation with my brother earlier today. The schedule isn’t getting any easier for the Bills either besides the Jets
- Stripes77

Seahawks, San Fran, Pittsburgh, Cardinals, Miami, NE×2 we need to take every game seriously.
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