basskik11 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I just wanted to vent for a minute and just say out loud how I feel in light of the fact that the Bills plan to "blow it all up" after this season. I haven't posted on the boards lately this season because, well it's pretty sad when your routing for your team to lose halfway thru the season for a better draft position and really had nothing positive to say.. I really hope they roll some grenades into One Bills Drive and "blow it up" like they are saying or like what I've heard. Get rid of//or change everything from the managment to the coaches to the players to uniforms to the ball boys. I know it sounds negative, but I really think this franchise needs a serious overhaul. It starts with a GM and a coach...and hopefully the rest will fall into place. The Bills have a really good secondary and good position players at WR and RB...but both lines need to be worked on, we need LB's, and of course a QB, because really the quarterback situation since Bledsoe's first year has been a train wreck to say the least. I really would trade/cut at least half the team and re-build as well and as fast as I could. I know it's easier said then done, but needs to happen. And I really want them to get rid of these current uniforms. Just go back to old jersey's or throwbacks, these uni's are too weird. I know many of you feel the same, I just wanted to say it again. Thanks for listenin' brave Bills fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Talk to me on January 4th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 All this "rooting for a draft position" stuff has some merit to it, but let's not forget that free agents are part of the equation, and they want to go to teams that have a chance of winning. For every game the Bills lose, yeah, they get a better shot at some unproven college kid, but they also damage their chances of landing a good, proven FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 All this "rooting for a draft position" stuff has some merit to it, but let's not forget that free agents are part of the equation, and they want to go to teams that have a chance of winning. For every game the Bills lose, yeah, they get a better shot at some unproven college kid, but they also damage their chances of landing a good, proven FA. Bravo. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The Draft ain't gonna help the Bills NEARLY as quickly as Free Agency would, far as I'm concerned. But it makes no difference. Because NEITHER the Draft OR Free Agency are gonna help us if we don't get smarter people in the FO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The Draft ain't gonna help the Bills NEARLY as quickly as Free Agency would, far as I'm concerned. Especially the way we draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 For all the hype out there about the draft, most rookies do not make an impact. UFA will be interesting this coming year if there's no CBA signed, meaning there will be no salary cap or floor. To me, if the team does not completely clean house in the front office, find a new HC, and begin addressing the DL and OT positions, there's nothing left to talk about. For years the Bills have relied on hype to sell their product, which was sold as "up and coming." They've over-promised and under delivered for so long that hype won't work anymore. Now, they can't make short term moves, market those, and hope fans show. This off-season is put up or shut-up. If they don't begin making long term decisions in the front office, nothing else matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The Draft ain't gonna help the Bills NEARLY as quickly as Free Agency would, far as I'm concerned. But it makes no difference. Because NEITHER the Draft OR Free Agency are gonna help us if we don't get smarter people in the FO. There needs to be nothing more said. Modrak and Guy must go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 All this "rooting for a draft position" stuff has some merit to it, but let's not forget that free agents are part of the equation, and they want to go to teams that have a chance of winning. For every game the Bills lose, yeah, they get a better shot at some unproven college kid, but they also damage their chances of landing a good, proven FA. It's not about the teams record, it's about the Benjamen's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 You build a championship team through the draft, and you supplement that with free agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 For all the hype out there about the draft, most rookies do not make an impact. UFA will be interesting this coming year if there's no CBA signed, meaning there will be no salary cap or floor. To me, if the team does not completely clean house in the front office, find a new HC, and begin addressing the DL and OT positions, there's nothing left to talk about. For years the Bills have relied on hype to sell their product, which was sold as "up and coming." They've over-promised and under delivered for so long that hype won't work anymore. Now, they can't make short term moves, market those, and hope fans show. This off-season is put up or shut-up. If they don't begin making long term decisions in the front office, nothing else matters. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 You build a championship team through the draft, and you supplement that with free agents. 100% agree. With the Bills track record of 1st round picks, makes it highly unlikely we can rebuild this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I know it sounds negative, but I really think this franchise needs a serious overhaul. It sounds like "REALITY". The board pussies can't handle that. Big boys can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 It sounds like "REALITY". The board pussies can't handle that. Big boys can. Big boys know that winning football comes from having people in charge that are actually experienced in finding real football players. This idea that the Bills can compete in the NFL with non-football people running the show is what's laughable and sad all at the same time. Today's game and this season is the culmination of 4 years Levy/Brandon and the final 2 years of TD totally sucking. For every one good decision they've made, there are 2 that stink. Reality is 7 years in 10 with a losing record. Reality is rebuilding-AGAIN in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bflojohn Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Seriously, I'm UP for a rebuilding IF, and only IF, they hire the right front office personnel. The promise of a better day better be rather self evident, to me, as Ralph Wilson simply cannot parade the T.O.'s of the world as the marketing answer when sooo many other issues exist. We all should adopt the Missouri state moto, " The show me state" as a tool to lure old Ralph, kicking and screaming into the 21st century! Coaching is a piece of the puzzle, and GOD knows the Bills are in need of an bonified NFL Head Coach, but the general manager is paramount in my estimation! Talent evaluation to get this new coach the neccessary players to get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Bravo. I agree. I disagree. I don't think it's any secret that they suck terribly. A few wins here or there ain't gonna fool anyone that has ANY football sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper802 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 One outstanding GM - Bill Polian One very good GM - John Butler A couple good coaches - Levy, Knox, Saban 50 years of the same owner. It is not going to get any better until Ralph dies or sells the team. There is no point to investing any emotion in this team anymore until Ralph is gone. At that moment there probably will be a month or two long window to try and find someone to keep the team in Buffalo. Save your energy for then. That is when the city will need it. Otherwise the team will be gone. Sure the records will stay(what other city would want the team to be called the Bills) but all that will be left with them will be memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninFl Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 For years the Bills have relied on hype to sell their product, which was sold as "up and coming." They've over-promised and under delivered for so long that hype won't work anymore. Now, they can't make short term moves, market those, and hope fans show. This off-season is put up or shut-up. If they don't begin making long term decisions in the front office, nothing else matters. What you are saying is exactly what fans were saying last year. So they signed T.O. and the sheep went back into the barn to be sheered again. It will happen again because people want desperately to have their NFL team. Ralph counts on it every year. It is abuse on a grand scale. Yet there are some who believe him when he implies major changes. Having said that, I want to believe him, too. That makes me not too bright, and just another sheep. Oh well, 'tis the season to be merry, so to all, fleece navidad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack_in_MA Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ...so to all, fleece navidad. Top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 People might not like to hear this, but the only way I see this team being better next year is if Vick is signed. A rookie QB will be a disaster behind this O-Line. What other veteran QB will be available? Bring Dungy in and perhaps he can quickly improve the defense. It's the best that can realistically be hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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