boyst Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I appreciate Promo's perspective to some degree, as it represents a level of maturity that is often lacking here. But at some point, can't we expect to win games that we dominate? For everyone saying PTR is wrong or a homer they forget we dominated this game. This tough game against a good team with a top notch D; we dominated it. We had it in the bag and we lost. It stings a little and indicates overall where this team is at - anyone who believed we were a better team then we showed yesterday was fooling themselves.
GG Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 For everyone saying PTR is wrong or a homer they forget we dominated this game. This tough game against a good team with a top notch D; we dominated it. We had it in the bag and we lost. It stings a little and indicates overall where this team is at - anyone who believed we were a better team then we showed yesterday was fooling themselves. There's a difference between a homer and an apologist.
MichFan Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 It's not just after a loss. The Shoutbox on gameday doesn't wait that long. The season was over after the Bills went 3-and-out against the Bears and then the Bears scored a touchdown on their first possession.
boyst Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 There's a difference between a homer and an apologist. Well, you're right. We can excuse a lot of things that have happened to this team. Apologizing for it is hard to do but its all we can do. We're not lacking much, lets just count the losses and move on. It sucks.
GG Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Well, you're right. We can excuse a lot of things that have happened to this team. Apologizing for it is hard to do but its all we can do. We're not lacking much, lets just count the losses and move on. It sucks. The OP is set up perfectly for the usual defense of how the Bills play. "Hey folks, look at all the other teams that are perennial playoff contenders and SuperBowl champs. See, they're no different than the Bills." Except, they are different.
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 You post this crap every year and yet no playoffs, give it a break super homer.
Rivermont Mike Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 While I'm talking to the Steelers and Niner fans, we can discuss what it's like to never win a superbowl, and to miss the playoffs for 14 straight years. Because they can surely relate...right? Maybe you'd be happier as a Steelers or Niners fan, then.
birdog1960 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 it's one of the few luxuries afforded a bills fan: being able to justifiably complain and criticize without ever approaching excess.
Tyrod's Tailor Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Maybe you'd be happier as a Steelers or Niners fan, then. Yes the Bills' performance is splendid and anyone who criticizes them clearly is not a fan.
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Yes the Bills' performance is splendid and anyone who criticizes them clearly is not a fan. I hate this mentality, like we should accept being awful and all its **** covered glory.
Tyrod's Tailor Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I hate this mentality, like we should accept being awful and all its **** covered glory. Me too. News flash: anyone who's not a real fan left 10 losing seasons ago. OBD should be grateful that so many are still willing to watch and criticize what they see.
MarkAF43 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Here's a serious question. Would Bills fans and the community be able to handle/contain themselves if this team was successful? We haven't been to the playoffs in 14/15 years, and haven't really done much during that time either, so would this fan base be able to enjoy the ride when the team is good again?
Tyrod's Tailor Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Here's a serious question. Would Bills fans and the community be able to handle/contain themselves if this team was successful? We haven't been to the playoffs in 14/15 years, and haven't really done much during that time either, so would this fan base be able to enjoy the ride when the team is good again? I was enjoying this season just fine until Brown dropped the ball at the KC 5.
WotAGuy Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) It's taken quite a few years (of therapeutic work ) to not take the Bills' ups and downs as seriously as I used to (which started in 1968). The first game I ever attended the Bills lost to the Raiders 48-6. Yesterday's game would have been much more frustrating for me if it wasn't so familiar and sadly, predictable. I understand this group of players has no connection to the past, but it's amazing the Bills as a team has so consistently failed through their own ineptitude over the years. Seeing this played out over the past 46 years, with only a few stints of success, gets old and frustrating. So, I learned to detach and not get too caught up in the Bills misfortunes. But to expect anonymous people on a Bills' message board to react in a measured and sane way is unrealistic. The venting here might prevent someone from punching a wall, kicking the dog or yelling at their kid. Or posting here might precede those events....who knows. I actually enjoy the overreactions. The guy calling for Crossman's head, for instance, was amusing, as were the responses he got. It actually helps me to get over the losses when I read people's overreactions and I remember this is just a game, and not very important in the grand scheme of my life. To make a general post condemning other people's reactions is equally amusing, as are the responses. So, keep it up TSW - the intended and unintended humor are much appreciated, as are the serious posts providing great insight, analysis and links to interesting resources. The only thing that would make this place better would be having a poster's BAC associated with each post. Edited November 10, 2014 by WotAGuy
xsoldier54 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Preach it brother Sucks we lost a game we otherwise dominated It's a daunting schedule ahead - but it's that way every week in the nfl - if we rip off three straight wins and some other AFC teams lose - the tune changes Hang in there true fans, a lot of season left, starting with a game we cannot afford to lose on Thursday night Here we go again with people defining for us what a true fan is. I have been watching this team since it's inception and I will continue to root for them to win each and every Sunday regardless of their record. After watching them perform yesterday and blow yet another game that they should have won, I don't believe there is a snowball's chance in hell that this team makes the playoffs this year. I was hoping for the best and truly believed that they would beat KC at home. Playoff teams do not give away games that they should win. They win them. This one, plus the Houston game tells me that this team is not yet over the hump. Sorry if that doesn't meet your definition of a "true fan", but I know what I am seeing and I have seen it before. It hurts me, but again, you just can't give away games in the NFL and expect to make the playoffs. It just is not realistic. Edited November 10, 2014 by xsoldier54
Chandler#81 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 why are certain people here so worried about what other people say or talk about? Of course people are going to be discouraged and disappointed. ^ This. No, PTR, this is different. A promising season went down the crapper on front of yet another sold out, crazy stadium. It only happens once a year, usually right around now. Apathy will now set in and humor will follow that. Let us vent. It's what we do in November.
mead107 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Fans are nuts .thats why they are fans. Team had a good shot at winning Pissed me off we lost. Fans call for throwing more and we do Then fans say we should not have thrown and should have run. Coaching did not give us the loss. A couple of bad play at wrong time by players lost game. Let's get ready to beat Miami. GO BILLS
May Day 10 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) fan is short for "fanatics" But I agree 100% with whoever said that anyone posting here at this point is as true a fan as there is and should never be questioned. Whether your a "kool aid drinker", apologist, or chicken little, we are all "good fans" we should all get some sort of award. Edited November 10, 2014 by May Day 10
rsherman12 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 What did everyone expect? That they would go from 5-3 to 10-6 and make the playoffs? Look what happened the last few times the team started off 5-1 or 5-2.
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