section122hero Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Saw this on Reddit, it got a ton of people ranging the season from 3-13 to 12-4. http://hardfoulsports.com/2015/08/08/hope-a-2015-bills-preview/
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 The author's predictions just don't make sense. We'll beat the Colts and Pats** but lose at home to the Giants? He also calls KC's offense "high powered." Nice effort but nothing more than another fan's opinion.
section122hero Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 Absolutely fan opinion, but I thought it was interesting based off the divisional outlook. The Dolphins are good this year but the Bills are in an interesting spot to beat them twice
Chuck Wagon Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I have trouble seeing more than 10-11 wins, but anyone thinking this team is going 3-13 is just an idiot.
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I have trouble seeing more than 10-11 wins, but anyone thinking this team is going 3-13 is just an idiot. On the bright side, if we do go 3-13 then we'll be in a great spot to take a stab at solving our QB woes for 4-5 years on the cheap
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 On the bright side, if we do go 3-13 then we'll be in a great spot to take a stab at solving our QB woes for 4-5 years on the cheap There is no bright side to going 3-13.
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 There is no bright side to going 3-13. I mean the last time we did that poorly (4-12 if I recall correctly) we added Marcell Dareus to our roster. I'm not advocating a tank job, as I don't know if I could handle it after last year's Sabres, but underperforming this year could net us a decent QB prospect and still be blamed on the growing pains of new systems on both sides of the ball.
Chuck Wagon Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I mean the last time we did that poorly (4-12 if I recall correctly) we added Marcell Dareus to our roster. I'm not advocating a tank job, as I don't know if I could handle it after last year's Sabres, but underperforming this year could net us a decent QB prospect and still be blamed on the growing pains of new systems on both sides of the ball. The problem is there's not a "Andrew Luck" (or even a "Jameis Winston") in this draft class. This is another one of those QB classes like 2013 where the 4th guy picked might be the best guy.
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 The problem is there's not a "Andrew Luck" (or even a "Jameis Winston") in this draft class. This is another one of those QB classes like 2013 where the 4th guy picked might be the best guy. I disagree a bit. 2013 and 2011 were really bad talent-wise at the QB position. There may not be an Andrew Luck, but there is more quality talent coming out this year than 2013. Anyway, this is derailing into an offshoot of the Crystal Ball thread. My Apologies OP.
Nanker Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 The problem is there's not a "Andrew Luck" (or even a "Jameis Winston") in this draft class. This is another one of those QB classes like 2013 where the 4th guy picked might be the best guy.Yes, so let's squash the "winning games is a bad thing" talk right now. Go Bills.
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I mean the last time we did that poorly (4-12 if I recall correctly) we added Marcell Dareus to our roster. I'm not advocating a tank job, as I don't know if I could handle it after last year's Sabres, but underperforming this year could net us a decent QB prospect and still be blamed on the growing pains of new systems on both sides of the ball. A franchise in the midst of a 15-year playoff drought with a stacked roster (besides QB) does not need the sort of season you're referencing. I'll say it again -- if this team does not finish at least 10-6 (playoffs or not) it's a disaster.
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Yeah, I never said anything about us needing a losing season. But whatever.
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Yeah, I never said anything about us needing a losing season. But whatever. My comments are in direct response to your post that there could be a "bright side" to a 3-13 season. There is not.
section122hero Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 I think their next 5 1st rounders should be a QB that's the biggest hole on the team and in the NFL. Average QB play makes this team at least 9-7
BuffaloFan68 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 We can always try to trade away the rest of our draft to move up for Cook or another QB.
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) I think their next 5 1st rounders should be a QB that's the biggest hole on the team and in the NFL. Average QB play makes this team at least 9-7 I'm perfectly comfortable throwing out the prediction that if the Bills can get their QB(s) to play with a rating of 80 or better, this team finishes at least 12-4. (Trent Dilfer posted a rating of 76.6 in 2000) Edited August 11, 2015 by eball
mattsox Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 The author's predictions just don't make sense. We'll beat the Colts and Pats** but lose at home to the Giants? He also calls KC's offense "high powered." Nice effort but nothing more than another fan's opinion. With all do respect, we did beat Green Bay and lose to Oakland last season. So... I'm gonna predict 6-10, just to be safe. It all depends on the QB play. We know already know having a great D makes little difference in the win/loss record. I'm perfectly comfortable throwing out the prediction that if the Bills can get their QB(s) to play with a rating of 80 or better, this team finishes at least 12-4. (Trent Dilfer posted a rating of 76.6 in 2000) The 2000 NFL was a different era. In 2015, Dilfer wouldn't cut it!
Chandler#81 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 It isn't just about our QB's -who are undeniably poor. It's also yet another full scale coaching change, with new schemes, a lot of different players and those who have been productive now not fitting with the new direction. We have decades of experience in how this all plays out -and none of it is a good thing. I'm in the 6-10 group (experience!) til proven otherwise.
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 It isn't just about our QB's -who are undeniably poor. It's also yet another full scale coaching change, with new schemes, a lot of different players and those who have been productive now not fitting with the new direction. We have decades of experience in how this all plays out -and none of it is a good thing. I'm in the 6-10 group (experience!) til proven otherwise. I understand your skepticism but the Bills have not had this level of coaching (or talent) since the late 90s.
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