SB Nation User Blog: krytime

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krytime — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:05:17 -0000

Really? 15? Wow…that’s a lot of games for one month. I originally thought November’s schedule was a bit different, with the whole “Wed-Fri-Sat” thing repeated over, and over, and over. This month has got to tie a Sabre record for most games in a month (I‘m too lazy to look it up though). Thanks Olympics…

A lot of folks were/are hoping for better back up goalie play through a roster move; myself included. Kind of wished it would’ve happened by now. Since it didn’t, I guess we all (except “no-faithers” tedrecommends and Ron A) have to do some rooting for Lalime. I’m guessing he’ll get plenty of time this month - let’s hope he does well.

Gaustad’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse time. You have a big, physical guy 2nd in the league in face-offs playing close to the best hockey of his career, and now he’s gone as you enter the most condensed part of your schedule.

It wasn’t just blogs calling them out, but it seemed like the mainstream media started hacking on the Sabres two top lines. They kind of responded over the last two games. Let’s hope it’s the beginning of a roll through December…

Sekera is going to help this team one way or another. I’d prefer that he’d stay here, and continue to develop into a top pairing defensemen. On the other hand, he could really fetch a lot in a trade, and (IMO) if the team tries to bring in a top six forward, he’d be something to dangle…

I like Vanek… a lot. I think he’s a bonafide superstar. There is no one as skilled as he is who hangs out in front of the net. But I can’t help but think sometimes - would I rather have had four (count ‘em 4) 1st round draft picks for him had they not matched the Edmonton offer?

There were stories about how Lindy was giving the team an easier go of it so far this season. More days off, later practices, yada, yada. I know I made the point earlier as to how many games this team plays this month, but the truth is, a lot of other teams are just as busy. Did Lindy do that because of this Olympic schedule? Did other teams do the same?

They have a chance for thirty points this month. My guess is they get 19.

The Office

krytime — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:29:15 -0000

The Office

This is completely off the topic of football. I noticed over the last two years or so that a good bunch of you guys are fans of the show The Office. I'll admit - I had never given the show a shot (I'm really selective about my TV habits). Well, lately, I've been catching reruns here and there, and find the show to be one of the funniest things I've ever watched in my life. I'm literally pissed at myself for never having given the show a chance before. Anyway, I have a question for you guys. How should I watch this show going forward? Do I buy the first few seaons, and watch nothing but that until I catch up? Do I just start DVRing the hell out of the show? Is there a best of cd that I can get? Any help is a bonus here fellas. Thanks in advance...

A cure for the Bills injury woes?

krytime — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:44:36 -0000

A cure for the Bills injury woes?

I lifted this from The Sporting News Fly, in my opinion, one of the greatest columns there is.

Who knew you could get healing via text? Fly gets new-age medicine, but this is sort of different. Ricky Williams practices pranic healing. Here's how practitioner Daniel O'Hara tells the Miami Herald it works: "Ricky will send me a text message saying, for example, to work on his ankle. I visualize Ricky's ankle as if he's standing in front of me. I visualize him glowing. I make a sweeping motion over my ankle to remove the dirty energy from his ankle that's creating an abnormality and give his body fresh, revitalizing energy. Ricky could be doing anything when I'm doing this." Hey, whatever works. The 5-5 Dolphins could use some more fresh, revitalizing energy from Williams.

Ugh

krytime — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:34:28 -0000

Ugh. That’s how I feel about this football season. Just ugh. I don’t know what’s worse - the way this organization is run, or our nation’s Health Care System. Well, at least I’m not this guy. (If you want the video of it, just Google “Giants fan crying.” It’s got some of those nasty words, which is why I didn’t do the direct link thing.)

Anyway, here’s a few questions and some other stuff too…

Props to MRW for constantly reminding everyone that it’s useless to discuss free agents until the league and player’s association figure out that CBAthing. I couldn’t agree with you more Matt. But that makes me think - will that situation have an affect on coaching vacancies and front office additions too? My guess is yes. I’m assuming some teams will be in a great spot if there’s no cap, and some won’t. Where do the Bills fit in here? If I’m a hot prospect coaching candidate or front office guy and I’m being wooed by Buffalo, how will the CBA affect me here?

Please, please, please - I get it already. Orakpo has big arms and 7 sacks. I get it. I get it. But can we give Maybin just a wee bit of slack? The kid is just a child. Even if he had signed on time (I feel my blood starting to boil thinking of the stupid agent holding him out), he wouldn’t have made much of a difference. In a sense, this pick was almost like the McGahee pick - you knew you weren’t really going to get much out of him this year. Would I like to see him out on the field more? Absolutely. I don’t care what he does, as along as he’s out there. Given where we are now, I imagine we’ll see him more. Can’t imagine a player in need of that first pro off season more than he does.

D-Bell. Next to Maybin, I can’t think of another player who needs more playing time. And now, he’s not going to get it. Early word is that he might be done for the year. I really expected him to start to see the light in the second half of the season. It would have been so good for the organization if he had been able to play until the end. We could’ve seen if he had talent and was worthbuilding around, or if the position needed to be addressed with someone else. Now, it’s still just a question mark.

I’m officially on the “trade Lynch” bandwagon. It’s a no-brainerthat the Bills will be moving in another direction next year with a new coaching staff. Assuming we’re looking at a 2-3 year rebuilding phase, what purpose will Lynch really serve? I think RBsare a dime a dozen. He’s a guy I see as very trade-able, and one who might have some worth. I hope he fires his agent soon, and hires Parker or Rosenhaus.

Speaking of Rosenhaus, what’s the chance he wants Owens cut soon? I have nothing against Owens (other than I don’t think he’s very good anymore), and was in favor of his signing in the spring. But he’s not part of the future here. You know he doesn’t want to be here. I have to imagine there’s a team out there who would like him for a stretch playoff run. Now I know the trade deadline has passed, but that was only between teams. Rosenhaus could promise to throw the Bills a bone in the future if they just let T.O. go right now. Just saying…

Am I the only one disgusted at Bud Adams? Now, I’m all for the middle finger; I use mine often, especially when driving. But, I’m not a public figure. I’m not receiving corporate welfare. I know he got fined a whopping 250 grr, but I still think it’s not enough. It’s not like he was being booed. And where was his right hand man? Every rich guy has one, right? Even Smithers would’ve told Mr. Burns to settle down…

I don’t care who you are - you almost have to feel kind of sorry for Trent Edwards. It makes me wonder if Jessica Simpson screwed up and put the curse on him and not Romo. One thing I will fault him on - what QB doesn’t know how to throw a slant? How did he get this far not throwing that pass well? I don’t get it.

What’s the over/under on how long it’ll be for Jauron to find another job when Ralph does the inevitable? I’ll say…not long. Guarantee he ends up somewhere as a consultant or assistant pretty quick. Also, I really hope no one is pushing Wilson to find “just cause” when firing Jauron just so he can escape paying him on the remaining contract years. That would be bush if you ask me. Jauronmay not have been a winner here, but he surely represented the team and the city with class. I’ll bet everything I own you never see D.J. doing an “Adams.”

If we’re going to get a new “football” guy to run the front office, and a new head coach, can we get new uniforms too? It’s not like these ones have been successful.

Over/under on season tickets for next season. This year was right around 54, right? My guess is they lose anywhere from ten to fifteen thousand. While I’m speaking of fans here, do you guys agree/disagree with what is supposed to happen in Cleveland tonite (fans in lower bowl boycotting start of the game)? I’ll admit, I’m wishy-washy on it.

How come I don’t hear any talk of a new stadium? I think the long term viability of the franchise depends on one. Throw it downtown where it belongs, near the waterfront. Make it multi-purpose. Build a shopping mall nearby (the Canadians will love that). Name the whole God damn water front after Ralph, with the premise in his will stipulating the team stays here no matter what. Seriously, the state almost gave Bass Pro 66 million. Who the hell is Bass Pro compared to NFL football?

Youboty’s done for three to six weeks, right? Was Sunday the last I saw of him in a Bills uni? My gut tells me so.

If there was more of a reason to let Hamdan go than that stupid video of him watching Wilson make a fake, long shot into a basketball hoop on the team’s site, then let me know. I can’t believe I wasted two minutes of my life watching that. Shouldn’t that dude have better things to do during the week? In my next life, I want that job.

Note to Byrd - stop with the “bird” dance after each INT. Your team is 3 - 6. You’re just putting a target on your back now. Save the dance for when your team is good. If you want to keep that dance, then add the “highway grounds crew flag waiver” dance to your routine every time you fill the wrong gap and a RB flies by you.

When the schedule came out, I was happy the Jets game was in Toronto. I absolutely can’t stand their fans at the Ralph. Then, reason settled in, and I was mad because it was yet another home division game shipped out. Guess where I sit now?

Some guys I want to pay attention to for the rest of the year, if they make it on the field:

Meredith, Johnson, Hardy, Nelson, Palmer, Harris, and of course, Maybin. Wood and Levitrewill be watched too, but I think they’re both safe no matter who comes in next.

Brian’s got a great group running that college scouting group. Can you guys start to pump out more than one column a week? I know that’s a lot to ask, especially coming from a guy whose only contribution to the site was interviewing a guy who wasn’t drafted, but it’d be appreciated. I’m sick of playing with Draft Tek already…

I think Belichick is a db. That’s probably only because I’m jealous he’s not our coach. He caught a lot of flack today for that 4th down call last night. I didn’t think it was such a bad move. At first I thought it was really arrogant, and didn’t say much for his defense. But if they would have converted (and they should have converted), he’d again be looking like the evil genius he is.

I have Chris Johnson on my money FF team. Talk about conflicting feelings watching him yesterday.

Here’s a weird question. Let’s say I’m a young (ha!) and upcoming (haha!) front office type person. Let’s say I do a lot of scouting. I use the teams communication devices (phones/laptops). I keep notebooks and journals in my office on the team’s facility. Then I’m offered a job withanother organization. Where are the lines of proprietary intelligence drawn? Am I allowed to take all of the information I’ve gathered, and bring that with me to another job, or is all of that gathered information property of the team?

I really wish they would have beaten Miami to the punch on Tyler Thigpen. He has some talent. QB talent in the league is low if you ask me. Instead, we keep a 3rd stringer making you tube blooper videos.

Why do some people keep wishing they lose out? I don’t understand that at all. I’m not even talking about being loyal to your team and the like. I’m talking about staying out of the top ten in the draft. No matter what happens with the next CBA, I think (and I could be very wrong here) that next years draft won’t be affected much. Basically, I don’t see a rookie slotting system implemented for the 2010 class. You can rebuild your team without drafting in the top ten. Fiscally speaking, it’s so much safer to do so.

Go Bills.

Number one, twice...

krytime — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:59:08 -0000

Number one, twice...

Pretty bush if you ask me. No class...

Chase Daniel?

krytime — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:04:21 -0000

Chase Daniel?

Would anyone be adverse to signing Chase Daniel? I'd give him a look on the roster for a few weeks, and let Hamdam go. It might be worth it to see if the kid has anything. It's not like we have any QB prospects for the future...

I didn’t watch the whole game Saturday, but enough to ask these questions...

krytime — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:52:01 -0000

What happens when Lydman comes back? Myers definitely has to stay in the
lineup. Is this where they finally part ways with Paetsch? I doubt it. I bet
Hank just gets the bench. Myers will stay up with the team until his ten games
are up, and then he’ll be sent back to junior hockey. Darcy will wait for an
injury somewhere, and unload someone, and recall Myers for the season. This is
just my prediction, and is based on my belief that Myers can come back to the
NHL after being reassigned to juniors. Am I correct in that last sentence? I’m
not even sure myself…

What happens when Mair comes back? Kennedy has impressed me as of late. I
think he’s ready for the NHL now, and never knew he had a little nasty to him.
Also, I didn’t realize he’s only 173 - I think he plays bigger than that. My
guess once Mair comes back is Ellis getting the boot. Would someone pick him
up, or would he make it through waivers and go to Portland?

I heard Bulldog say this, and I agree - why is Myers wearing number 57? Why
can’t he wear a normal number? I like Kennedy as a 13 though…

How does Paille get back into the lineup, and where?

Montador played with more skill than I expected. I was looking for Hal Gill
like skating, and Randy Wood like hands.

This was an email.

krytime — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:47:09 -0000

I wrote an email to some of my Sabre loving friends from down south. They were all born in Buffalo, and remain diehards to the day. Coverage down there can be tough sometimes, so I thought I'd help 'em out a little....

Tomorrow is cut down day, at three o'clock I think. For what it's worth, here's what I think might happen...

And for the record, Ray was/is correct on one thing. I thought they'd make at least one significant change in the roster, and Ray didn't. He wins; yeah for him. We also have a bet on whether or not this team makes the playoffs, the bet being a nice big bottle of Jack.

I've seen the lines as follows:

Vanek Roy Stafford
MacArthur Timmy Pominville
Hecht Gaustad Grier
Paille Ellis Kaleta
Ellis Mair

Rivet Butler
Hank Toni
Montador Sekera
Paetsch

I heard/read rumors that Hank might be chopped. That's ridiculous. If they did that, they'd still owe him 2/3 of this seasons salary, which is 3.3 I think. They could spread that out evenly over two years, but it's still throwing money away, and I don't see them doing that.

I also hear they want to keep Myers. Personally, that rule really needs to be changed in the next CBA. It's so stupid this kid has either two choices - Juniors, or the NHL. He needs minor league hockey. This kind of rule is a disservice to young players. I have a question I don't know the answer to, and I'm too lazy to look it up. I know Myers can "play" ten games in the NHL before they have to decide to keep him, or send him back to his junior team. But does that mean to actually put a jersey on? If he makes the roster, does that count as accrued NHL time?

I was hoping for Weber to make the roster, but I don't see it happening. Dude had more giveaways in preseason than (...) and (...) did at the Athlete's Den in the Como Park Mall in 1987.

Was/is anyone thinking MacArthur will be good? I don't see it. I think he's a B rate version of Pominville, and that's not saying much.

Why is Grier on the third line? I assumed when they signed him, he'd be a fourth line guy. Does he have anything left?

Max signed with Atlanta for 800 gr. I told Ray, if he scores 30, I'll never hear the end of it.

What happened to Paille? I expected so much more from him. Someone told me he is just a wierd dude.

What's the over/under on how many games Timmy and Goose play? I say both are in the low 60's. Speaking of Goose, he got a nice chunk of change for a 3rd line C. I think it's about time he starts producing more. I'm sick of hearing what a good guy and a good teammate he is. I'd like to see some results.

I think Hecht should be ripped for his "I wasn't happy" excuse in the Buffalo News this week. But it's fair and not too much of stretch to expect a lot more from him this year, correct?

I thought I saw on the Sabres site the letters for the team. Rivet, Hecht, and Pommer. Was that from last year? I can't remember...

Just read that Lydman is pretty banged up. That frees up Weber I guess. Stafford has a slight concussion too (surely couldn't have happened in front of the net or in the corners). I doubt Gerbe or Kennedy fill his role though. I think they're both bound for Rochester, even though Kennedy might have been one of their better forwards as of late.

Vanek is a shoo-in for 40+, correct?

Why am I not excited about Montador? I didn't hear one single thing about him in camp. You figure you would've seen or heard one puff piece from the Sabres on one of their big ticket FA acquisitions, but even they didn't see fit to waste time on him. (If I missed it - my bad - sorry Sabres)

Is Rivet capable of staying healthy for 80 games, as well as logging 20+ minutes a game? Even so, is he the kind of defenseman that should be getting 20+ minutes a game?

Will my Sekera pick be better or worse than my Paille pick? I personally think better. Dude's a five tool player if you ask me. Look how long it took Soup to grow; we're asking this kid to do it on one years notice. Give him a little time. He plays more physical than Soup too.

I cringe every time I think of Lalime playing. I'd almost rather see Enroth called up anytime Miller needs a break. From what I hear, that kid is a stud, even if he doesn't fit the new age (ie - big) style of goaltenders.

I still think it's ridiculous that Rochester is not the minor league team for the Sabres. After so many years, how do you blow up something over something so stupid? It must have taken two absolutely stubborn idiots to reach that conclusion...

I was hoping to hear more on the following guys, but didn't get it: Kassian, Brennan, Gragnani, Perrson, and Gogulla. I think all but Kassian will be in Portland this year. It'll be interesting to see if any develop like Kennedy and Gerbe did. I always thought Cunneyworth was the source of Sabre development. Apparently, Dineen can do it too...

Have any of you guys played NHL 10 for the Wii yet? If so, is it any good?

Do any of you ~~hate~~ dislike that Hamilton loving Blackberry guy as much as I do? And I like Hamilton...nice city.

Can we finally get the old logo back once and for all? No one liked the goat. No one likes the slug. Please....just give us back the logo and colors that helped grow the game of hockey.

Why do I still not like this arena? It's over a decade old, and I still haven't warmed up to it. I don't like it at all.

Go Sabs....

Blah blah blah

krytime — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:42:30 -0000

Here’s some questions/comments I have. As always, if I broach upon a topic that one of you have already have, then I apologize for not giving you props for it….

This past weekend, I went two and one in fantasy football (the loss a butt whooping in my Rumblings league), four and two for plus seventy five in a fake betting league, one and oh in a suicide league, and rank fourth out of nine in a confidence pool. Oh, plus I’m atop the leader board in the Rumblings Pick ‘em. Nevertheless, I’d have traded all of that "success" for one particular CB to just...fall...down.

Special Teams had a bad week if you ask me. Bobby April is an angry man I’m betting.

T.O. and Evans need to play better. That’s a lot of money spent for five receptions and less than 75 yards. AVP did a nice job with the overall game plan, but going forward he must figure out a way to get those two involved more.

I thought the officials made some terrible calls, but they were fair about it, so I won’t complain much here.

Please tell me John McCargo is not going to end up on a milk carton again.

Poz’s injury has him listed as being out indefinitely. They say it’s not as bad as last time, but what does that mean - that he’ll be out for only ten weeks instead of the whole season? When is he supposed to have surgery on it? I’ll admit, I don’t have good feelings about this. Every time I refresh the Rumblings page, I’m afraid I’ll see a new headline, something to the affect "Poz done for season".

[Self editing note - I just heard that Poz had the surgery, and will be out six weeks]

Speaking of Poz, I thought they should inquire about extending his contract. He’s got the rest of this year and next. I’m taking that thought back. He's got to stay healthy to get a new contract in my opinion. By the time his third season will be over, he may have only played in about half of his team's games. That's not good enough bang for the buck...

Did Youboty play at all? Why did I not see him? Is that how Byrd saw so much time?

Am I the only one who thinks Buffalo -5 this week is one of the safest picks on board? I don’t think much of Tampa Bay at all…

How many plays did Nelson get? Not enough in my opinion. I want to see more of him this week against the Bucs, even if Fine is supposed to be ready.

I got my season tickets in hand the other day. Nice design I guess. The first thing that struck me is why is the opener ticket is double the size of the rest? I don’t know why, but I don’t like it. The second thing I noticed is that each ticket after the home opener featured one of the "Memorable Moments" in team history. I started reading off the "moments"…Comeback Game, 2nd AFL title, 90 AFC Championship Game, Snapping the losing streak against the Fins, Four Consecutive AFC Championships, and then…"Lights Out?" They featured the SD game from last year? I don’t get it. Who fell asleep on that one? You’re gonna tell me that in fifty years of pro football, that was a top six "Memorable Moment?" I don’t think so…not at all.

Does anyone else agree that what’s going on in SF with Crabtree kinda/sorta hurts Eugene Parker’s reputation? I hope it does. I hate that guy. The worst part is that if I ever needed an agent for anything, I’d strongly consider him.

Hey - didn’t you used to be Josh Reed? What happened to him Monday? If NE was going to take out Evans and T.O., then I thought for sure Reed would have had a stat line along the lines of six or seven for fifty some yards. Nada, zip, zilch. Was he even thrown to?

Would it hurt at all to huddle up every once in awhile? I thought Trent ran it fairly well; I just think it wouldn’t hurt to huddle every now and then.

By the way…would anyone of us ever have guessed that Trent would be about the sixth best fantasy QB this week? I’m sure some would‘ve, based only on the contention that he’d be playing from behind for fifty minutes plus. Other than that, I doubt anyone would’ve picked that to happen.

Sireric and I seemed to have a rough go of it in the Rumblings 2 league. As I mentioned above, I got whooped (my bench scored more than my starting team), but not as bad as he did (190-99). Here’s our rosters - please feel free to throw out a trade I can offer him….

McNabb Schaub

Garrard Delhomme

Flacco

Turner Gore

LT Lewis

Julius Jones R. Williams

C. Taylor Slaton

J. Morwood Wells

Housh Wayne

Ocho Owens

Marshall Driver

Walter Coles

Moore Jenkins

Galloway

Burleson

Daniels Gonzalez

Scaife

Titans Jets

Texans

Bills

Kaeding Akers

I heard of a fantasy league where if you lose, the winner gets to take any one player off of your roster in exchange for one of his. I love that idea, and wonder if it’s not too late to implement it in our league. Hint, hint Mr. Commissioner…

Madden 10 for the Wii is garbage. I want my $8.95 rental back, and the four hours of my life that I spent on that piece of poop.

Who gets more time next week - Ellis or Maybin?

And then, Harris or Palmer?

How did Buggs play a half of football at MLB and not get on the stat sheet? You can just fall down on a pile sometimes and get a tackle.

Is it too early to start talking about a Bell extension? Nothing big mind you. Maybe just a year or two…

To the person(s) who did what they did to Leo’s house - they will find you. If you were stupid enough to do that, you were probably stupid enough to tell people you did it…and I bet those people talk. And once they do, your penance will probably be a lot harsher than what it would be if you just fessed up. Not to mention, do you really want 53 overly large and athletic men angry at you? To tell the truth, I hope you don’t fess up, and your name eventually leaks out, and that frontier justice takes place…

Tailgating starts in four days! Woo-hoo!!! Weather channel says it’ll be a good day. In my tailgate, we usually go simple for the first game - dogs, burgers, sausage, etc. Someone will make a dip of some kind; maybe two. But all in all, we keep it simple for the opener.

Go Bills…

This isn’t a dump…just a blurb.

krytime — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:26:00 -0000

I had a conversation today with Greg Laybourn, safety, from Oregon State. He was in town for a tryout at OBD.

First thing I thought was that this was not a big dude. He acknowledged as much, but made sure to mention he was a student of the game. This kid was the leading tackler in the Pac 10 last year, so who the hell am I to question his skills. Super polite guy, and very well spoken; the kind of guy you could tell likes football, and who likes to play it.

Like an idiot, I asked what was it like to play with Jaruis Byrd. He replied, “Uh, he played for Oregon, our arch rival.” Stupid me. We kept talking about football and he brought up Andy Levitre. Told me how amazing he was, and that he never saw a guy that big along the OL be that athletic. The “short arm” thing was brought up, but so was the versatility and leadership.

He also brought up Keith Ellison. He had nothing but mucho respect for him.

Also talked briefly with Leon Freeman, an OLB from Baylor. Same thing as Laybourn - super polite. If this dude is a LB, I would not want to be a RB.

On to the UFL…

I’m paying attention to this league. I think it has the right idea for the long haul, but I think they’re being dumb right off of the bat. Here’s why:

- Why is the team cap at almost 20 million a team? That’s what I heard/read; could be wrong. Even with only 4 teams, a Versus contract ain’t gonna net you that much, let alone cover the rest of your overhead.

- Why are they playing in the fall? Why not take advantage of the down time in sports when the NHL and NBA end, and MLB is king?

- Losman is the QB with local ties to this league, and deservedly so. But with Drew Willy being released by Baltimore today, might he have the chance to be a UFL QB? And will Losman now start a VegasLives.Org publicity stunt only to abandon it once he doesn’t like it there anymore?

- Who are the guys with any links to the Bills who might have a go-round with the UFL?

- Can guys who sign with the UFL just leave abruptly if offered a cup of coffee in the NFL?

- How many of you will play UFL fantasy football? For the record, I’d do it. Something small - maybe ten bucks or so for the entry.

- Will Vegas put lines out on these games?

- Why is this league not marketing itself? I know it’s only four teams. I know the season is only six games long. But still, if done the right way, it could be a huge success…

Is Langston Walker worthy of extension talk? He’s been a good teammate if you ask me.

When the schedule came out, I was happy the Jets home game was shipped out to Toronto. Was I short-sighted, maybe selfish? I hate that home game every year - hate it. But I’m thinking now the division is a lot closer than I thought (I really think it’s a crap shoot). Isn’t giving away a divisional home game away two years in a row despicable?

I read the Giants were selling the naming rights to their practice jerseys and practice field to Timex, from PFT. Now, we all know Wilson isn’t going to sell the naming rights to the stadium, just because…well…who knows. But, does he really need the practice field named after him as well? Isn’t that overkill? I thought the Timex deal was/is 15 for 35. Even if Buffalo got 15 for 1, isn’t that better than nothing at all?

Last I saw the Bills/Pats line for the opener, it was minus nine and a half.; never caught the over/under though. Anyone got that?

When does T.O.’s show air? What’s the percent that we will watch it?