But Then Again, Who Does?: 2024 Buffalo Bills Bye Week Update (and Open Thread)

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

2024 PREDICTION: "11-6, playoffs. It's gonna hurt, but I am Ready to Love Again." HOW'S THAT GOING?: 9-2! Well this is an odd development. In a reversal of Modern Bills SOP, they've beaten the teams they are supposed to beat. They've played four likely playoff teams, winning two and staying close with

Bay Area Body Bags: 2024 San Francisco 49ers Bye Week (and Open Thread)

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

AUTHORS NOTE: You may be wondering why I am writing the Niners Bye Week Update a week after their bye. The simple answer is that America had Kind of A Lot Going On Right Now last week, and the ups and downs of the Santa Clara Failsons just didn't register

Hold On To Your Butts: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

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LATE ADDITION: One our own lost her husband earlier today. She has had the courage and kindness to share their journey over the past months in our comments section. You have supported them through these hard days, and made sure they knew we were with them. This is the best

Draaaaank: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

I enjoy a good cocktail. I enjoy a good red wine. I really enjoy a good beer. But these are times that call for the strongest of Strong Drink. Whether you are a Yankees fan staring down an ignominious sweep at home, a Jets or Giants fan needing something to get

MUS*H: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Rough week in training rooms around the NFL, as everyone is DED. It seems like there were a huge number of severe big-name injuries this week that may signal a left-turn for a couple contenders: -The Buccaneers lost both of their star wideouts last night. Mike Evans is likely to be out

HAWT STOVE ACTION!: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

It's all coming together, bitches. Self-delusion isn't a mental illness in the NFL- it's a core value and bona fide occupational qualification. (Most) players and coaches intellectually know that the NFL is a closed system, a zero-sum game. All teams have real talent, all teams do a great deal of prep,

Your “Dave Roberts is a Baby and Ken Rosenthal is a Toad” Wednesday Open Thread

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers - October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

If you haven't been paying attention the San Diego Padres for nearly all of their existence, I don't blame you. It has been a deep, dark place to venture into, and unless you live here, why the hell would you? But since signing Manny Machado in 2019, this team has been

Requiescat in Passaic: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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First confirmed kill of the season goes to: A.A.Ron! That's right- Robert Saleh is No More in the Big Apple. Well, the drainage field next to the Big Apple. Whatever. Owner Woody Johnson announced the firing after the Jets dropped to 2-3 in London with a lifeless showing against Minnesota. Overall, Saleh

Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

When my fist clenches, crack it open Before I use it and lose my cool When I smile, tell me some bad news Before I laugh and act like a fool The Who, Behind Blue Eyes It's a bad time to be a Bills fan. I enjoyed watching last night's game. Kickoff to final whistle. No

Do You Want What You Want? : Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

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And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful house" And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful wife" -Talking Heads, "Once in a Lifetime" I am usually fairly good about remembering the source of pseudo-philosophical claptrap that I find meaningful. They are few, far between, and perhaps the most

Phewww!: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

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Well that was a week, wasn't it? Highs, lows, schadenfreude and genuine FOOOBAAAAAAWWWW Stupid non-gifing gifs... ANYWAY: no matter how you felt about the outcomes of Week 1 Madness, we can all agree on a few basics- Watching Deshaun Watson turn his pants a matching shade of brown was good clean fun

Now is the Time of Monsters: Tuesday Open Thread

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Holy shitsnacks, it's here! It's finally here! Almost seven months of waiting, watching, speculation and just plain Bullshit has finally led us here. In two days, The Harvest will finally commence. It's gonna be a weird one. With the exception of Aaron Rodgers (and arguably Kirk Cousins) the Old World has