NFL (2025 Season)

[thspfc]

Unlike Buffalo, the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston....certainly never have to worry about a blizzard conditions there.

Houston is one of the very few large cities in the country I would consider having a worse climate than Buffalo.

[Max Rockatansky]

Unlike Buffalo, the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston....certainly never have to worry about a blizzard conditions there.

Houston is one of the very few large cities in the country I would consider having a worse climate than Buffalo.

That whole reclaimed swamp element, 50 plus inches of rain annually and frequent hurricanes doesn't sound all that attractive to me.

[jgb191]

Unlike Buffalo, the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston....certainly never have to worry about a blizzard conditions there.

Houston is one of the very few large cities in the country I would consider having a worse climate than Buffalo.

That whole reclaimed swamp element, 50 plus inches of rain annually and frequent hurricanes doesn't sound all that attractive to me.

Actually closer to (if not over) 60 inches of rain per year on average at the Houston NWS, still rather have that than almost 60 inches of snow per year in Buffalo.

Also Buffalo's peak summer heat (if you can even call it 'heat') is only 83 degrees in mid-July, which is equaled by Houston in the last few days in April and mid-October (spring/fall-like temperatures).

The only thing I dread about Houston's temperature is that in the winter -- being located so much farther north than Corpus Christi and the RGV -- several nights each year (in late-January/early-February) drop below freezing....I believe I heard somewhere eight or nine nights per year....not a fun experience at all!

[Max Rockatansky]

It was in the low 80s frequently also in Orlando.  Problem was that it was rancid humid and made 110F/dry in Phoenix seem nice.

[skatcher]

It was in the low 80s frequently also in Orlando.  Problem was that it was rancid humid and made 110F/dry in Phoenix seem nice.

I second that!! I lived one year in Phoenix, and not dealing with that oppeessive Florida humidity was a blessing. Plus, if I wanted to cool off I'd drive 90 min north and the temps drop 30 degrees.

On the other hand, I've lived in Ft Lauderdale, and I currently live in Tampa, and you couldn't pay me to move to Orlando AT ALL...no seabreeze makes for the most disgusting humidity in the whole state.

As far as Houston vs Buffalo, remember that Josh Allen played college ball at Wyoming, so he's dealt with extreme cold, similar to Buffalo. Buffalo also has better food than Houston, and significantly less traffic as well.

[Ted$8roadFan]

I can see the rationale for the coaching change - long coaching tenures are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. The Bills are highly sensitive about every season given their history, in spite of their success since McDermott took over. There's a reason 18 of the 32 teams have changed coaches in just the last two years.

But I do wonder if the wrong guy got canned. Indeed, in promoting the guy who is at least as responsible for the team's shortcomings, the Pegulas are sending the message they've learned nothing about why they can't get over the hump with one of the best QBs in the game in his prime. They'd better get the next coaching hire right or else they'll end up with an era worse than the 1990s, where at least the team made the Suoer Bowl.

[thenetwork]

I can see the rationale for the coaching change - long coaching tenures are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. The Bills are highly sensitive about every season given their history, in spite of their success since McDermott took over. There's a reason 18 of the 32 teams have changed coaches in just the last two years.

But I do wonder if the wrong guy got canned. Indeed, in promoting the guy who is at least as responsible for the team's shortcomings, the Pegulas are sending the message they've learned nothing about why they can't get over the hump with one of the best QBs in the game in his prime. They'd better get the next coaching hire right or else they'll end up with an era worse than the 1990s, where at least the team made the Suoer Bowl.

You know you made the wrong decision to fire your head coach when he immediately is on the short list of teams looking for a new head coach. (see Harbaugh, John).

[jgb191]

Buffalo also has better food than Houston

Well surely you can find authentic Buffalo-New York-style wings in stretching just about every corner of the country; you won't have to go all the way to Buffalo to get authentic New York-style Buffalo wings.  I'm also willing to bet that you probably won't find many Nigerian cuisine restaurants lining up a street like you do in the SW Houston area (plus Chinatown, Little India district, Vietnam-communities, etc).  But that's for another topic.

As for a potential Josh Allen to the Texans deal -- should he request it; my team could trade CJ and some future nth-round draft picks in return.  Plus Josh looks to be one of those players that would probably be willing to follow the Tom Brady route....take less money for a higher probability of the Super Bowl.

[webny99]

Unlike Buffalo, the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston....certainly never have to worry about a blizzard conditions there.

Houston is one of the very few large cities in the country I would consider having a worse climate than Buffalo.

That whole reclaimed swamp element, 50 plus inches of rain annually and frequent hurricanes doesn't sound all that attractive to me.

Actually closer to (if not over) 60 inches of rain per year on average at the Houston NWS, still rather have that than almost 60 inches of snow per year in Buffalo.

Also Buffalo's peak summer heat (if you can even call it 'heat') is only 83 degrees in mid-July, which is equaled by Houston in the last few days in April and mid-October (spring/fall-like temperatures).

The only thing I dread about Houston's temperature is that in the winter -- being located so much farther north than Corpus Christi and the RGV -- several nights each year (in late-January/early-February) drop below freezing....I believe I heard somewhere eight or nine nights per year....not a fun experience at all!

Buffalo actually gets well over 60 inches of snowfall per year - in fact it's closer to double that in Orchard Park, where the stadium is located.
But otherwise, thanks for explaining the point of why Houston's climate is worse. 

[webny99]

I can see the rationale for the coaching change - long coaching tenures are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. The Bills are highly sensitive about every season given their history, in spite of their success since McDermott took over. There's a reason 18 of the 32 teams have changed coaches in just the last two years.

But I do wonder if the wrong guy got canned. Indeed, in promoting the guy who is at least as responsible for the team's shortcomings, the Pegulas are sending the message they've learned nothing about why they can't get over the hump with one of the best QBs in the game in his prime. They'd better get the next coaching hire right or else they'll end up with an era worse than the 1990s, where at least the team made the Suoer Bowl.

You know you made the wrong decision to fire your head coach when he immediately is on the short list of teams looking for a new head coach. (see Harbaugh, John).

I'm increasingly convinced that firing Harbaugh was actually more defensible than firing McDermott. Harbaugh had a great run (double the length of McDermott's tenure in Buffalo) but things had just gotten stale and it was time for a fresh start. Not sure you can really say that about McDermott given what the Bills were before he arrived (longest playoff drought across all big 4 sports) vs. now (6 straight years with a playoff win, 3rd longest streak in NFL history) and the outpouring of support he's received from all corners since being dismissed.

[kphoger]

the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston

Said nobody, ever, in the history of America, until yesterday.

[NWI_Irish96]

the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston

Said nobody, ever, in the history of America, until yesterday.

Yeah, while I wouldn't be excited about either, I'd pick Buffalo over Houston easily. When it comes to climate, I'm having a hard time thinking of ANY major US city I'd choose over Houston.

[hotdogPi]

the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston

Said nobody, ever, in the history of America, until yesterday.

This is nowhere near the first time jgb191 has made this claim.

It's still a ridiculous claim, though.

[kphoger]

Yeah, while I wouldn't be excited about either, I'd pick Buffalo over Houston easily. When it comes to climate, I'm having a hard time thinking of ANY major US city I'd choose over Houston.

I imagine you'd probably choose Buffalo over Houston.

[webny99]

Even though this is about much more than just the Denver loss

Welp. Bills owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane had their end of season press conference this morning and it didn't exactly settle any nerves in Western NY. Pegula started off by saying he believed the controversial Brandin Cooks play was a catch (translation = Bills should have won), but then said McDermott was fired because of the Denver loss, specifically the emotional locker room and Josh Allen's listlessness after the loss. Then when questioned why this lead to McDermott's firing he basically said the reporter wouldn't understand because they weren't in the locker room postgame and he just felt the team had hit a proverbial wall. A tone deaf and overly emotional reaction to say the least.

I just have a gut feeling that this move, ending almost a decade of stability, lowers the long-term chances of the Bills ever winning a Super Bowl.

... and that feeling continues to strengthen.

[mgk920]

Unlike Buffalo, the year-round climate is far more attractive living in Houston....certainly never have to worry about a blizzard conditions there.

Houston is one of the very few large cities in the country I would consider having a worse climate than Buffalo.

That whole reclaimed swamp element, 50 plus inches of rain annually and frequent hurricanes doesn't sound all that attractive to me.

Well, it was a beyond tiny 'blip on the map' small town before nearby Galveston was destroyed by that hurricane in 1900.

Mike

[TheHighwayMan3561]

Also Buffalo's peak summer heat (if you can even call it 'heat') is only 83 degrees in mid-July, which is equaled by Houston in the last few days in April and mid-October (spring/fall-like temperatures).

I'm not sure if this was meant to be a flex, but living in Minensota, I actually enjoy being able to be outside during the day in summer...

[JayhawkCO]

Also Buffalo's peak summer heat (if you can even call it 'heat') is only 83 degrees in mid-July, which is equaled by Houston in the last few days in April and mid-October (spring/fall-like temperatures).

I'm not sure if this was meant to be a flex, but living in Minnesota, I actually enjoy being able to be outside during the day in summer...

Similar here in Colorado (if you get up to the mountains).

[epzik8]

So with Fernando Mendoza declaring for the draft, I guess he's officially headed to the Raiders???

[NWI_Irish96]

So with Fernando Mendoza declaring for the draft, I guess he's officially headed to the Raiders???

They're so thin on offensive talent they really should consider trading that pick and waiting until next year to get a QB when it's a much stronger QB class.

[epzik8]

So with Fernando Mendoza declaring for the draft, I guess he's officially headed to the Raiders???

They're so thin on offensive talent they really should consider trading that pick and waiting until next year to get a QB when it's a much stronger QB class.

Very wise insight.

[thspfc]

So with Fernando Mendoza declaring for the draft, I guess he's officially headed to the Raiders???

They're so thin on offensive talent they really should consider trading that pick and waiting until next year to get a QB when it's a much stronger QB class.

Get a haul for it. Draft good players (I suppose it is the Raiders so maybe not). Go 6-11 or 7-10. Draft 12th next year. Either be unable to draft a QB, draft the 4th or 5th guy off the board, or trade similar assets to move back up.

Doesn't sound like a good plan to me. I know nothing about Fernando as an NFL player but they need a QB and if they think he can play they need to seize the opportunity of having the #1 pick.

[mgk920]

In a local discussion a few days ago, someone told me that he though that he should sit out the Draft and go the free agent route instead of playing for the Raiders or Jets.

Mike

[Big John]

In a local discussion a few days ago, someone told me that he though that he should sit out the Draft and go the free agent route instead of playing for the Raiders or Jets.

Mike

A college player can't enter as a free agent unless he is undrafted in the draft. He can't sit out the draft. If he refuses to play for the team that drafted him, he goes into the following year's draft.

[Big John]

Mike McCarthy is going home to Pittsburgh to coach the Steelers.