BigDingus Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 https://sports.yahoo.com/bills-improve-5-2-another-200811041.htmlI don't mind the "boring" part of it, but the problem I still have with this team is their struggle to do much with the takeaways they're gifted.Eventually the turnovers will dry up, then what? We had 13 points off 4 turnovers today, with one being returned by the defense for a TD. So in other words, 6 points off 3 turnovers otherwise, which is up from last week when we had 3 turnovers for 3 points. Against the Bengals we forced 3 turnovers too, but which we had one nice drive for a TD, one 3 & out punt, and one FG. So 10 pts off turnovers, 6 pts otherwise.Each week it seems like our defense is basically WILLING us to victory, practically gifting the offense chance after chance to put the game away. If our offense was better, we'd be blowing teams out of the water with all the turnovers we get, but too often we don't do enough with them. Half the time we are lucky to get FG's only due to the starting field position we're given off the turnovers. Had the offense started in their own territory, they'd be forced to punt.I'm not trying to be a Debbie-Downer, but we know the turnovers will eventually dry up. We know we'll face better teams where we can't afford to punt or kick FG's off turnovers. We started 5-1 in 2008 & 5-2 in 2011, finishing the seasons 7-9 & 6-10 from there. I see similar things happening that happened in those seasons. Hell, last year we started 4-2, and we know what happened from there. Tyrod has looked more like Trent Edwards than ever this season, just with the added ability to scramble. But Captain Checkdown seems to have returned, only this time our WR's are less talented than before. If we can beat the Jets on national television this Thursday, that will relieve most of my fears. Though the Jets aren't some world-beater team, we have struggled mightily on nationally televised games in recent years, losing games we should've won. Just like the Bengals game showed signs of being a letdown game (after emotional wins against the Broncos & Falcons), the Jets TNF matchup seems that way too.The Jets are playing better than they should be, and giving opponents more fits than anyone expected was possible. We beat them already, but this time we're in NY, and their offense is playing much better. If we win, going 6-2, I'll be convinced this team is different. If we lose, I expect similar results to those previous years of quick starts.
JerseyBills Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Dude really?? This is an absolute brutal post
Heavy Kevi Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Do we know turnovers will dry up? No, we don't. Often times teams that are on a roll with takeaways last the whole season. Add that to the fact that many of them are from players being in the right place, which is sustainable.
I'mBuff Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) You should be happy we are winning without points from turnovers so when they dry up, it wont make a difference... Edited October 29, 2017 by I'mBuff
The Now Moment Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Your comparison of Tyrod to Trent Edwards is shameful. He may not throw for 300 yards a game but doing so doesn't make a QB a winner. He is doing exactly what is asked of him. To not turn it over and extend drives with his legs. He made some very good throws that extended drives today and his touchdown throw was beautiful. Buffalo doesn't need him to put up all the numbers because they have the run game and the defense. Tyrod has been smart as the QB. Comparing him to Edwards is simply lazy
CSBill Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 The key word here = "Win" I'll take boring wins over inane posts any day
Gray Beard Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 so you're saying this way of winning is not sustainable? fascinating. I think I've heard that before. unfortunately, that year it turned out to be true (2011). https://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/136754-the-bills-method-of-winning-is-unsustainable/
HappyDays Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 SaviorPeterman: I can write the worst takes on TSW BigDingus: Hold my beer
The Now Moment Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 SaviorPeterman: I can write the worst takes on TSW BigDingus: Hold my beer You deserve an award sir
BuffaloBaumer Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Boring?! Get a clue and actually watch the game whoever wrote that garbage
Roundybout Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 What "better teams" are left? I thought the Raiders were supposed to be the best offense right now?
HappyDays Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 What "better teams" are left? I thought the Raiders were supposed to be the best offense right now? That was before the Bills beat them. Now theyre overrated. Didnt you get the memo?
Bakin Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) This post is almost as bad as the one guy a few weeks back who said 'turnovers aren't that important'. It's right up there. Edited October 29, 2017 by Bakin
PromoTheRobot Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 That was before the Bills beat them. Now theyre overrated. Didnt you get the memo? Bills lead the NFL in making teams overrated.
Roundybout Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 That was before the Bills beat them. Now theyre overrated. Didnt you get the memo? Guess not. Really everybody sucks and all our wins are meaningless.
PromoTheRobot Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Guess not. Really everybody sucks and all our wins are meaningless. All that matters is 300+ yards passing.
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