Steptide Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 we've seen this many times before. The bills start hot and drop off 2008: 5-1 2011: 5-2 2014: 5-3 2016: 4-2 2017: 4-2 So here we are in the same boat as many times before. I'm not yet convinced that the bills are legit. Defense gave up alot of yards this past Sunday. Offense has had its woes. The bills win the next 2 and I'll be convinced. 6-2 is still not a guarantee of anything, but would surely set us up nicely for the playoffs. What say you
SaviorPeterman Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Yes 6-2 is not a guarantee, but this team has not never had that record after 8 games at any point during the drought. In fact I've pointed out before they have never been 6-4 or better since the first year of the drought back in 2000 so even reaching that milestone this year could be telling. If we do get to 6-2 though I'd certainly start buying into the playoffs as a very realistic possibility.
billsfan60 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Somebody who knows what the hell they're doing with this kind of stuff needs to start a poll on what scenario of wins and losses gets folks to buy into the playoffs.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Win the next 5 and I'm all in. Oak, @NYETS, N'Awlins, @Chargers, @KC. I'd say 6 because that game is Vs NE in Buffalo but I am trying to be realistic. If they can't win on the road .... need I say it? Edited October 25, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 I'm almost all in. I think if we beat the Raiders Im there CBF
Acantha Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Somebody who knows what the hell they're doing with this kind of stuff needs to start a poll on what scenario of wins and losses gets folks to buy into the playoffs. Once we've clinched. During this drought, we lost to a Pittsburgh team playing mostly backups, at home, even though we needed it to get in. There's nothing that can make me stop expecting tradegy until it's mathematically set in stone.
Putin Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 we've seen this many times before. The bills start hot and drop off 2008: 5-1 2011: 5-2 2014: 5-3 2016: 4-2 2017: 4-2 So here we are in the same boat as many times before. I'm not yet convinced that the bills are legit. Defense gave up alot of yards this past Sunday. Offense has had its woes. The bills win the next 2 and I'll be convinced. 6-2 is still not a guarantee of anything, but would surely set us up nicely for the playoffs. What say you The record maybe the same , but c'mon this is a totally different team just from a year ago , the reason why I have hopes for this season is not because of defense or offense, # 1 they're playing like a TEAM # 2 I believe the coaching staff does a great job getting the team ready for Sunday ,
Steptide Posted October 25, 2017 Author Posted October 25, 2017 The record maybe the same , but c'mon this is a totally different team just from a year ago , the reason why I have hopes for this season is not because of defense or offense, # 1 they're playing like a TEAM # 2 I believe the coaching staff does a great job getting the team ready for Sunday , I don't disagree with you, but I would argue that the talent was better on some of those previous teams.
Acantha Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) The record maybe the same , but c'mon this is a totally different team just from a year ago , the reason why I have hopes for this season is not because of defense or offense, # 1 they're playing like a TEAM # 2 I believe the coaching staff does a great job getting the team ready for Sunday , I like most of what I've seen so far, and really do have a positive outlook on the future, but depth is a serious issue on this team. There is a dramatic drop in talent in almost every position group. EJ Gaines goes out with injury almost every game and as soon as he's out the secondary opens up (just as one example). I think over the next few years this team will be well built, but it will take a whole crap of load of injury luck to stay competitive through this season. Fingers crossed. Edited October 25, 2017 by Acantha
OhioBills Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 I like most of what I've seen so far, and really do have a positive outlook on the future, but depth is a serious issue on this team. There is a dramatic drop in talent in almost every position group. EJ Gaines goes out with injury almost every game and as soon as he's out the secondary opens up (just as one example). I think over the next few years this team will be well built, but it will take a whole crap of load of injury luck to stay competitive through this season. Fingers crossed. I do like Gaines, but we definitely need to get another solid corner and maybe slide Gaines to the slot
Acantha Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 I do like Gaines, but we definitely need to get another solid corner and maybe slide Gaines to the slot I honestly don't pay that much attention to individual matchups (I tend to follow the ball during the games and don't have times for replays). But zoomed out view, EJ seems to be doing a much better job than I thought he would. There is a clear downgrade in our secondary when he is out of the game. I don't think he's been a problem, but there's nothing behind him. And that's true for everything outside of the DL.
Foxx Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 we've seen this many times before. The bills start hot and drop off 2008: 5-1 2011: 5-2 2014: 5-3 2016: 4-2 2017: 4-2 So here we are in the same boat as many times before. I'm not yet convinced that the bills are legit. Defense gave up alot of yards this past Sunday. Offense has had its woes. The bills win the next 2 and I'll be convinced. 6-2 is still not a guarantee of anything, but would surely set us up nicely for the playoffs. What say you the only thing that we need to know is are you in balls deep. if not, get outta here.
Beast Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 I’m all in. Why not be? Your feelings will get hurt?
KW95 - JA17 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 They can go 0-4 to get to 4-6 and it would be a great accomplishment. If they can get to 5-5 after week 10, weve got ourselves some exciting football ahead of us!
Paulus Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Once we've clinched. During this drought, we lost to a Pittsburgh team playing mostly backups, at home, even though we needed it to get in. There's nothing that can make me stop expecting tradegy until it's mathematically set in stone. Dilly, dilly
K D Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 ok they go 6-2...then lose 5 in a row. just get to 10 wins and then we can talk the P word
artmalibu Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 With the secondary banged up, I think we will need about 35 points to beat the Raiders .. The injury thing is what can sink the ship.
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