Some thought James Cook was expendable, that he didn't deserve the 💰💰💰 Now, he's playing well above that contract extension. www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Some thought James Cook was expendable, that he didn't deserve the 💰💰💰 Now, he's playing well above that contract extension. www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

With this type of performance in 4 games, he is underpaid #GoBills #BillsMafia

My favorite Peter Sellers scene.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... James Cook’s hot start shows he was worth the money. “It’s something special.”

Some big implications for journalism, too, where reporters often mistake trending posts as a reasonable reflection of public opinion.

From @theathletic.com: Oscar Pistorius, one of sport's most notorious figures, is now virtually invisible in his own town. He lives a reclusive existence in a mansion under the conditions of his parole for the murder of his then-girlfriend.

"Tim Graham And Friends" by CTBK wonders if it's too soon to start wondering if Bills can run the table and Sabres make playoffs. YouTube www.youtube.com/@tgaftimgrah... Amazon music.amazon.com/podcasts/6b0... iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5yc8Cjb...

Sabres stock watch: Konsta Helenius and 5 other players who have helped themselves the most in the first week of training camp/preseason:

The Bills take on the Saints this weekend, but zooming out, it's time for a big picture look at the Bills' situation. And while yes, it's early, the No. 1 seed has never seemed so attainable for the Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills as it does in 2025. Here's why ⬇️⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

Report: Friend Has Been Going By Middle Name This Whole Fucking Time

‘Nickname’ is not ‘nick’ + ‘name.’ It was originally ‘ekename.’ ‘Eke’ was the Middle English word for “also” or “in addition.” Since ‘ekename’ began with a vowel, people used ‘an’ before it. Over time, 'an ekename' became 'a nickname.'

Sabres depth chart 1.0: Where things stand with line combinations and roster battles entering the preseason opener:

"Who builds a ballpark next to a gun range?"

Bills are 16.5-point favorites over the Saints next Sunday in Orchard Park.

How did the Packers lose? How did the Eagles win? Our NFL experts have Week 3 takeaways from the early games: www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

As we went over the Bills' inability to stop a Dolphins possession despite FIVE third downs, nickelback Taron Johnson actually growled. www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

here's a photograph of Nickelback Taron Johnson

Baltimore led the entire NFL last year at 6.8 yards per play. Miami last night averaged 6.8 yards on third downs alone. “It’s a little demoralizing.”

As we went over the Bills' inability to stop a Dolphins possession despite FIVE third downs, nickelback Taron Johnson actually growled. www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

"Tim Graham And Friends" by CTBK reviews how -- despite looking pretty good -- the Bills are a few lucky plays away from being 1-2. YouTube www.youtube.com/@tgaftimgrah... Amazon music.amazon.com/podcasts/6b0... iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5yc8Cjb...

Joe Burrow Frustrated Hospital Won’t Take Bengals’ Insurance https://theonion.com/joe-burrow-frustrated-hospital-wont-take-bengals-insurance/

Baltimore led the entire NFL last year at 6.8 yards per play. Miami last night averaged 6.8 yards on third downs alone. “It’s a little demoralizing.”

Bills vow to fix awful third-down defense. “It’s a little demoralizing.”

🚨🚨🚨Dolphins defense forces consecutive punts! 🚨🚨🚨 🚨🚨🚨DOLPHINS DEFENSE FORCES CONSECUTIVE PUNTS!🚨🚨🚨

That Bills timeout allows Tyreek Hill to come back into the game.

Christian Benford going back in for Bills.

What we saw and heard on day one of Sabres training camp. Line combinations, Mason Geertsen’s role, Alex Tuch speaks and more

Bills were just playing Bon Jovi's "Runaway" in Highmark Stadium. This new Toronto/MLSE relationship is bonkers.

Removing information about slavery at Harper’s Ferry is like removing information about hydroelectric power at the Hoover Dam. “John Brown went to Harper’s Ferry because he was so infected by the woke mind virus that he had a pathological hatred of states rights.”

Bills are now 2-0 after blowing out the Jets. In my observations: -Underlying stats that show defensive dominance -Week 3 injury concerns? -Bills switching up their DL rotation from Week 1 -WR usage was a bit different this time around And much more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

And here's part one of that Sabres mailbag from earlier in the week if you missed it:

every time you’re about to make a half-formed argument online, ask yourself: is there a chore I should be doing instead

Just to be blunt, if you want Wired and 404 and The Verge to employ reporters who understand the memes on bullet casings and can connect them to gaming culture while having the legal and support resources to deal with waves of harassment when we do it… you have to subscribe and pay for the work

Ran part two of our preseason Sabres mailbag this morning. On replacing Peterka, Owen Power, prospects and more:

Bills top DT Ed Oliver has been ruled out vs. the Jets due to "friendly fire" on practice Wednesday. Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

The Jake Moody blunder was no anomaly: Why highly drafted kickers fail so often www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

TIL that for some people with irreparably damaged corneas, you can pull one of their teeth, drill a hole in it, install an artificial lens, sew it into their cheek (so tissue attaches), then pull it out and stick it in their damaged eye, and ... it works fine!?! www.nbcboston.com/news/health/...

41 year old kicker Matt Prater boarded a red eye flight on Wednesday. 89 hours, and a nationally televised walk-off winner vs. the Ravens later, he became the stuff of legend. A look inside his whirlwind half-a-week to becoming a Bills folk hero: www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

“I’m in a dream state right now.” Bills somehow find a way to stun Ravens.

Get me rewrite! www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

Sorry. Gaffe in previous post. I included a 13-yard reception. Derrick Henry on first down so far: four carries for 49 yards and a TD. Still above average.

Derrick Henry averaged 6.1 yards per carry on first down last year, 1.7 yards higher than the league average. Oh, he also broke 50 tackles.

Oliver

New spreads posted for next week: Bills are 7.5-point favorites on the road versus Jets.

Last time Bills were back-to-back home underdogs was final two regular-season dates in 2019, with Week 17 a Matt Barkley Joint.

As we approach the final home opener at The Ralph, let's look back on the 25 greatest games in the stadium's history. www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

you can't even rip off a dude's helmet and throw it to your own sideline anymore without getting flagged. No Fun League

The only @profootballhof.bsky.social QBs without a HOF coach are Moon, Elway (for now/Shanahan) and Favre (for now/Holmgren). The only HOF QBs without HOF playmakers are Dawson, Tarkenton and Marino (1-5 in Super Bowls), yet all had HOF coaches/O-linemen/defense. www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...