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New Sabre seeks arbitration
Conor Timins is learning a new organization and protecting his market value. The Sabres now have too many defensemen but if the Sabres decided to walk away it would be bad look given they just traded a 2nd Rounder for him. https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-newcomer-conor-timmins-files-for-salary-arbitration/
Bucs-eye view of the Bills
They question whether the Bills have enough receiving depth. The perception is understandable but it was defense, not offense that whacked them last season. https://www.buccaneers.com/news/2025-opponent-preview-buffalo-bills-week-11-bucs
Sizing up Phins/Steelers swap
Tomlin always finds a way to win. That hasn’t changed. Minkah FitzPatrick goes back to Miami which is on its 3rd coach since he entered the league. That is ugly. The Jets are the worst team in the division. The Dolphins are now battling to avoid slipping behind New England. https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-dolphins-trade-winners-and-losers-fro…