@billsfancny said:

Same record tho, cant ignore that fact. Hopefully Pettine does good and the Bills replace him with someone better. I think there's a better chance of Buffalo finding a better DC than Pettine winning in Cleveland tho, so I'm not worried. Anything is possible I've been told. That's what I have to tell myself every September. Just like I do with the Cubbies.

Same record but how they got there is a lot different. I agree on Pettine's replacement... while i'd like the continuity, I think Marrone is good at picking quality staff so if its not an in-house replacement, I think we'll see Wade back, this time with a headset.

@billsfancny said:

Like I said, we both suck and only the Kool-Aid drinking fools think otherwise. I had pretty high hopes for Marrone personally but 6 wins is just more of the same, I do applaud the Browns for trying to bring in a new coach after Chud the dud failed miserably but you'd be better of with a Mike Shanahan type of guy. Somebody experienced. What are you going to get for a coaching staff behind Pettine? Scary thought.

Only 6 wins but they were a lot more competitive and clearly more well coached than last yr. And thats with the greenest QB depth chart in the history of ever.

@paidrussbrandonshill said:

Don't listen to this fool.

He works for the Buffalo Bills and is baggage handler for Jet Blue airlines that gets his rocks off banning people on their official message board that say anything negative about this joke of a football team.

Doug Marrone will be exposed big time with Pettine and on the unemployment line after 2014, or when Ralph Wilson finally bites it, which ever comes first.

Go back to the Bills forum and continue to praise your own crappy team with your buddy Flafitz.

Oh hai Bluto. Good to see you and your incorrect info around these parts.

@bonedawg said:

Pettine led the only defense to let Weeden beat them this year...so there's that. Buffalo allowed 37 points that game...to Weeden...let that sink in for a minute.

no, his defense gave up 23 pts to Weeden. 9 pts of which is FG's.

@bonedawg said:

Which would you choose? A Bills defense that allows 500 yards a game but only gives up 13 points per game OR a Bills defense that allows 200 yards a game but give up 24 points per game.

Too many factors go into points... short fields, special teams.... too many yards given up likely means time of possession is bad too.

@bbedward said:

Well we beat you with special teams and defense IMO. Weeden did have a nice TD bomb that game though.

Manuel getting hurt, special teams and the Tuel pick 6 won that game.

@bonedawg said:

Reminds me of a Maddenism "If you want to win the game, you have to score more points than the other team." Points allowed are THE most important metric.

Then why does the NFL use yards per game as the metric? Just a guess but i think they know better than you.

If you cant see the difference between Marrone and the rest of the HCs the Bills have had since Levy, youre not watching. Only way Marrone gets canned next year is a horrendous regression.

@jafbf said:

Not in Points Allowed - in PA Buff was 20th.

Ok?? Thats not total defense. Which was actually 10th, my bad.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&tabSeq=2&season=2013&akmobile=android-tablet&akmobile=android-tablet&role=OPP&Submit=Go&archive=false&akcarrier=other&akcarrier=other&conference=null&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&qualified=false

@bonedawg said:

If this is true and Pettine is announced today, why not wait another 10 days and talk to Quinn? We've been dicking around this long, what is another week or so? It's not like Pettine was our first choice by any stretch, and I haven't heard his name come up with any other teams. Something tells me he'll be around in 10 days. The Bills were 6-10 last year and ranked 20th in defense. How is this a better hire than just promoting Horton?

Bills were ranked 8th in total D.

We'll probably be there around 4. Thanks for the info!

This wasnt getting traffic in the other forum so i'm posting it here...

Hey all, I have a group going to the Thrusday night game vs. Buffalo and we were going to park in West 3rd or Dock 20. Does anyone know what time these lots open for a Thursday game?

Also, is it Disney style parking (have to arrive together to park near friends) or do they let you save spots for other cars?

Hey all, I have a group going to the Thrusday night game vs. Buffalo and we were going to park in West 3rd or Dock 20. Does anyone know what time these lots open for a Thursday game?

Also, is it Disney style parking (have to arrive together to park near friends) or do they let you save spots for other cars?

For the love of all things holy you do NOT want Jauron unless he's keeping the seat warm for someone else.

Hello everyone, another Bills fan here. Heading your way to join the party this weekend, however the Google info on your parking situation is hard to decipher. Here are my questions:

1) How is game day traffic flow from the 90 and around the stadium? I have my usual routes here in Buffalo to avoid traffic, wondering if you guys have any secrets.

2) I saw a lot on Merwin is only $5, but it looks like its quite the hike to the stadium. Whats the best combo of price/distance/fun?

3) Is there a time of the morning where the traffic hits a peak? I was thinking of being on the road by 7, which would get us to the stadium between 10-11. Dont want to be stuck in traffic and miss the kickoff.

Thanks for any info, from the few posts i've read on here it appears that theres a mutual respect between the fans of both teams so it looks like its going to be a good time! I've only been to Miami for an away game, and the orange seats down there dont talk much. Looking forward to some friendly banter and trash talk.