Reed83HOF Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 I know we don't start new threads during a game (it is preseason); but this is worth having a thread and some discussion on so it doesn't get buried in the game thread... My expectations were not for what I saw today and I think it is very important to see how things progress through out the preseason. Alonso is going to be a player in this league, Goodwin is ridiculously fast, EJ shook off a slow/shaky start - led us ona masterful 2 minute drill for the score. As of today Kolb is on the fringe of making the roster; he might be competing with Brad Smith for a spot. How good was Tuel? When was the last time a Bills team looked like and had this type of heart? I still expect ups and downs this season. I was thinking about 5 wins for this team, today pushes me back to the 8-8; 9-7 team that gets stronger as the year goes on instead of falling apart....
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 Can't argue with your points. I enjoyed watching the game and saw a lot of positives. I have high hopes for our rookie class in the future. That being said, I'll still be happy with 6 wins this season. With the strength of schedule we have and the amount of play supported on young talent, we need time to grow into a successful team. I loved how Marrone called the game and cannot wait for these kids to evolve.
The Senator Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 My expectations have not changed... GO BILLSSS!!!! 19 and 0 baby!!!!!
Best Player Available Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 Can't argue with your points. I enjoyed watching the game and saw a lot of positives. I have high hopes for our rookie class in the future. That being said, I'll still be happy with 6 wins this season. With the strength of schedule we have and the amount of play supported on young talent, we need time to grow into a successful team. I loved how Marrone called the game and cannot wait for these kids to evolve. ^This^ 6+ wins and progress is a good season. Last year when gailey's team got their arse handed to them in pre-season everyone said there just meaningless scrimmages. This year a big win in a pre-season opener and expectations may blow through the roof. But pre-season is what it is.But, A lot of rookies showing they deserve to be on the final 53. including a couple UDFA's
Optometric Insight Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) It doesn't change my expectations but this game does strengthen my belief in them reaching my expectations. Edited August 11, 2013 by Teen Insight
buffalobillsfansince1918 Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 Oh god. Is that you again Russ? It's a meaningless preseason game guys
Malazan Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 Preseason doesn't mean much....1 preseason game means less.
bisonbrigade Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 When you are playing ROOKIE QB, with a Rookie coach and many new players there is no much thing as a meaningless 1ST preseason game or win. Both are needed and important, and after many years of crap dressed in a Bills uniform it is a pleasant breath of fresh air.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 When you are playing ROOKIE QB, with a Rookie coach and many new players there is no much thing as a meaningless 1ST preseason game or win. Both are needed and important, and after many years of crap dressed in a Bills uniform it is a pleasant breath of fresh air. If we're to have a fair discussion, your's is a fair point. It's also a fair point that Indy was a wild card team last year and was playing at home. In other words our reserves were not supposed to be dominating their reserves. Also I thought our starters held their own to Indy's.
NobesBLO13 Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 If anything I'm impressed with how well prepared the team looked. Chalk that up to coaching so that makes me feel good, but it's still just week 1 in preseason.
PearlHowardman Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 ...there is no much thing as a meaningless 1ST preseason game... For Indianapolis today's game was meaningless.
Captain Caveman Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 no. one preseason game does not a season make.
Iraq Vet Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 You dont go from a 4 win team to 9 win team after one preseason game. Tuel was a nice pick up.
jimmy10 Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 We didn't look lost. That's a good thing. Expectations shouldn't get too high or too low though. I am proceeding with the same cautious optimism I've had since the beginning of camp.
NoSaint Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 If we're to have a fair discussion, your's is a fair point. It's also a fair point that Indy was a wild card team last year and was playing at home. In other words our reserves were not supposed to be dominating their reserves. Also I thought our starters held their own to Indy's. Think Indy is possibly a team that has a sophomore slump? Many thought they were playing above what they were supposed to last year..... They gutted that roster when manning left so its not shocking their depth isnt great. With the emotional charge of their coach being sick over, perhaps they regress or flatten out a little? Especially out of the gate they might lack some of that intensity.
Malazan Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 I think the big thing to take away from this game is that after big plays, they did not crumple and have a hard time keeping the game under control. After big plays, they didn't let up and let the other team regain momentum.
boyst Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 No. better then 8-8, worse then 12-4. My expectations have not changed... GO BILLSSS!!!! 19 and 0 baby!!!!! That's all I needed right there.
NoSaint Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 Still middle of the pack, with a few bounces and some luck being the difference between 5-6 and 8-9 wins. With the energy and preparation showing well, hopefully they can make a little more of their own good luck.
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