'Accept that: the Buffalo Bills have the fourth toughest strength of schedule this upcoming season. Accept that: the Patriots are kings of the AFC East right now, but they can be overthrown in the future — Tom Brady won’t be around forever. Accept that: wishful thinking has led to your demise for over 17 years. Accept that: the Buffalo Bills are not a playoff contender this year and the playoff drought will likely have its 18th birthday next season. But it doesn’t have to reach 19 or 20.'