Fadingpain Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 *popcorn* @mikerodak: It's April and the NFL schedule just came out, which means it's time for my game-by-game Bills predictions: http://t.co/ayWfqRKXcC Rodak has us finishing 9-7 and losing the home opener against Indy, but winning in week 2 against NE.
#34fan Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 right/wrong about what? I said they were good, and asked why you labeled them "mean." Apparently you just meant they were good too, which is the same thing I said. Actually, what I said was, -They "looked" mean.. -Hardly a label And I hope you're right about them being just "good" bcuz if you're not, they're gonna be scoring a whole bunch. Big test for a team looking for it's identity.
Billsfansince90 Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) I hate almost everything about this schedule, including the fact that 3 out of 4 of the enclosing "home games'' are against !@#$in juggernauts! There doesn't seem to be a single hole in the schedule or even trap game. One thing about it that could be a plus is the fact that we can't afford to be the least bit complacent whatsoever. That will help a team that may view itself as talented a much needed focus. We all remember the "Dream-team" Eagles of 2011 and even the disaster that was the 2003 Bills. Edited April 22, 2015 by Billsfansince90
Protocal69 Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Can't wait for the Colts game. Home opener with Jerry Hughes with his new contract going against the team who gave him away. Plus the colts are soft vs the run. If the Colts are favorite by anything I'm laying down money on the wood for the double up. BILLS WIN PLUS GETTING PAID Edited April 22, 2015 by Protocal69
#34fan Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Can't wait for the Colts game. Home opener with Jerry Hughes with his new contract going against the team who gave him away. Plus the colts are soft vs the run. If the Colts are favorite by anything I'm laying down money on the wood for the double up. BILLS WIN PLUS GETTING PAID My guess is that it opens at Colts -5.5 Maybe -6.5 by gametime. That's just a guess based on my compulsive gambling.
metzelaars_lives Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) *popcorn* @mikerodak: It's April and the NFL schedule just came out, which means it's time for my game-by-game Bills predictions: http://t.co/ayWfqRKXcC When you find yourself reading some pimply 24 year old kid who isn't even a Bills fan's game by game predictions of the Bills' schedule in April before the draft, training camp, etc., you have reached the end of the internet and it's time to close your computer and pick up a good book. Or watch some playoff hockey. The again, who am I, I just wasted my time commenting on it. My guess is that it opens at Colts -5.5 Maybe -6.5 by gametime. That's just a guess based on my compulsive gambling. I question how compulsive your gambling habit really is. That is a wildly large spread for a road favorite, especially in week 1. As of now, I'm guessing it would be Colts -2 but of course, so much will change by September. Edited April 22, 2015 by metzelaars_lives
#34fan Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 When you find yourself reading some pimply 24 year old kid who isn't even a Bills fan's game by game predictions of the Bills' schedule in April before the draft, training camp, etc., you have reached the end of the internet and it's time to close your computer and pick up a good book. Or watch some playoff hockey. The again, who am I, I just wasted my time commenting on it. I question how compulsive your gambling habit really is. That is a wildly large spread for a road favorite, especially in week 1. As of now, I'm guessing it would be Colts -2 but of course, so much will change by September. -2 is basically a pickem'... That shouldn't happen this early in the season.. It may open as low as Colts -4.5, but that'll be it. The rubes will hammer that 4.5 'til it moves. -JMO
scribo Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 The Westgate Las Vegas line is out already. Colts -3.
johnwalter Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 It may have been. Leodis is known for his poignant use of the three 100's. this made me spit out my drink. holy crap! those first six games are hell. if we can get through that with 3 or 4 wins though... we are so yee i was including the preseason games genius.
Alphadawg7 Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 I don't think there has ever been a schedule that came out which was considered a good one by the TSW. What do you expect? The season to just be handed to us? If this team is ever going to be anything, it needs to beat good teams and win on the road. We just happen to play in a division with the best team of the last decade and a half, and also 2 other tough divisional opponents. The NFC East is up to bat, and in theory it should be a good division, but I actually expect that division to be weaker this year...Dallas got worse, I have no faith in the moves Philly made (got rid of stud RB for one with one good year behind an elite OL who previously was injury prone plus added a QB made of glass), Washington is still a train wreck, and the Giants don't really scare me either. Overall, I think the schedule is fine and I am excited the Bills are on primetime 2 weeks in a row against 2 teams making it must watch games...Jets and NE. Could we have less road games in a 6 game span...sure...but you know what, who cares...we have 8 games on the road, 8 at home...we have to win on the road if we want to make the playoffs and advance in the playoffs. Its better for us to take on Indy and NE at home and early before they have a lot of tape on us. We have plenty of tape on them, but we will completely different than last on both sides of the ball. So to get those two in weeks 1 and 2 and at home is a best case scenario for us. This team needs to learn to win on the road because with teams like Indy, NE, and Denver odds are that we will have to win multiple road games in the playoffs to advance to the Super Bowl anyway. Better to be road tested in the regular season.
#34fan Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) The Westgate Las Vegas line is out already. Colts -3. Interesting... That's sure to bring in the rubes... Gonna wait 'til the Wynn and Rio's come out. Edited April 22, 2015 by #34fan
Webster Guy Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Colts defense has a few pro bowlers but they stink on the road. Gave up 51 to Pitt, 42 to pats and cowgirls etc. I think we will be favored or at least even for the opener. Rex will have the Amish beard confounded.
#34fan Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 I question how compulsive your gambling habit really is. That is a wildly large spread for a road favorite, especially in week 1. As of now, I'm guessing it would be Colts -2 but of course, so much will change by September. I said compulsive. I didn't say successful... Although I've had some really good seasons, it's been largely pointless for me to get up at 3am on Saturday mornings and drive five hours to the Palms Casino in Las Vegas... OR make the shorter, but riskier trip to Mexico with hundreds of dollars in my pocket.. I've tried some offshore, but had problems collecting when I won... I've slowed down quite a bit, but it's not all gone yet... Btw, That -3 is sounding REALLY good... I know it's my team, but...
papazoid Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 strength of schedule for every team as it enters the 2015 season: http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/4/21/8459471/2015-nfl-schedule-strength-steelers-falcons bills have the 19th hardest schedule
nucci Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 While I dont like to play a tough team week 1...week 1 is the week you can pick off a tough opponent who isnt quite ready for the season. Why would they not be ready but the Bills will be? Some of these comments are ridiculous.
GunnerBill Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) The route to 10 wins as I see it is: Split the two tough openers against Indi and New England. Go 5-2 in the run of 7 games against teams who didn't make the play-offs last year (plus Cinci). Then go 4-3 down the stretch which means we MUST win the home games vs Houston, the Jets and Dallas and then in all likelyhood win 1 of 2 against Kansas City and Washington on the road (accepting that New England and Philly are likely to be very tough). Edited April 22, 2015 by GunnerBill
nucci Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 I hate almost everything about this schedule, including the fact that 3 out of 4 of the enclosing "home games'' are against !@#$in juggernauts! There doesn't seem to be a single hole in the schedule or even trap game. One thing about it that could be a plus is the fact that we can't afford to be the least bit complacent whatsoever. That will help a team that may view itself as talented a much needed focus. We all remember the "Dream-team" Eagles of 2011 and even the disaster that was the 2003 Bills. Why would you want your team to be complacent? Who are these juggernauts you speak of? The last 3 home games are Texans, Cowboys, Jets. The Bills open with 1st 2 at home and last 2 at home. I look at that as a good thing.
GunnerBill Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Right throughout Rodak's predictions he has too many points being scored on this defense. Teams getting more than 17 points against us is going to be a rarity. It will not happen 10 times in 16 games, not a chance.
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Thoughts on the matter... Pros: -Overall, the opponents have a weaker victory strength from last year. The AFC South has been pretty bad the past few years, and the NFC East, while having some good teams, aren't in the same tier as the Pats, Broncos, Packers and Seahawks. The Giants were only good last year in the eyes of homeriffic NYC based ESPN and NFL network writers and the 'Skins still look like a tire fire. -I don't mind the home opener. We were going to have to play the Colts at some point, and preparation favors the defense. Rex gets months of breaking down what the Pats did to Luck in the AFC Champ game. While the Colts are good, they are the the division winner I would be the most willing to face. They did well, but did it rolling up the Jags and Titans twice a year, and playing the weaker NFC East. It's a tough game, but the Bills should have a realistic shock with the fans bringing it for the home opener. -If the Bills are still in the hunt in December, they are in decent shape. They play their NFC teams, play the two Texas teams at home in cold weather, and close out the season with home field advantage against the Jets. Cons: -Seriously, do the Pats need any more of an advantage to start the season? They open with the Steelers without Bell, and then get a 10 day rest before taking on their biggest division rival. -The 3 division games over 16 games is BS, and is stringing along three NFC teams in a row. Would it really be that hard to mix it up a little? But as a mixed blessing, the only team the Bills really get screwed on are the Jets. They get a bye for Miami, and then return the favor to NE by getting a 10 day rest. -What is up with the massive roadtrip?Three straight road games is brutal, especially with it capping off at Arrowhead. -Again, no home PT game. In summation, the middle of the schedule sucks, but everything up until the away Jets game things aren't so bad and they finish strong. I hate almost everything about this schedule, including the fact that 3 out of 4 of the enclosing "home games'' are against !@#$in juggernauts! There doesn't seem to be a single hole in the schedule or even trap game. One thing about it that could be a plus is the fact that we can't afford to be the least bit complacent whatsoever. That will help a team that may view itself as talented a much needed focus. We all remember the "Dream-team" Eagles of 2011 and even the disaster that was the 2003 Bills. You consider the Colts and Cowboys juggernauts?
EmotionallyUnstable Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 I see us as 10-6 +\- 1 game. Jets and Cowboys week 16 and 17 will be meaningful and might be flexed. Fingers crossed!
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