'Sixteen years of no playoffs and an offseason that has brought more negative than positive developments has created an atmosphere ruled by cynicism and pessimism. The fans showing up for this home-opener — many who weren't born or were too young to remember the one 30 years ago — will mainly be there for the whole prime-time experience. If the Bills happen to give them anything more than knuckle-headed behavior in the parking lots, that will be a bonus.'