But that's all we can do – imagine.

Buffalo sports fans are enduring an especially painful period. The Bills have not been to the playoffs since millennial was an adjective and not the kid who won't move out of your house, and the best thing to say about the Sabres is they no longer are trying to lose but manage to do it most of the time, anyway.

On the plus side, both teams are hiring.

Speaking of which, I was listening recently to my former Rochester newspaper colleague and current WGR Radio talk show host Mike Schopp talk about how frustrated he gets with Buffalo sports fans and their unhealthy attachment to the past. (Guilty.) Some like the idea of Lindy Ruff coming back to coach, or Pat LaFontaine getting another shot at the front office. It's no surprise that Drury's name came up as a potential general manager candidate for the Sabres. When the Bills have an opening, we hear and read about Frank Reich.