BuffaloBillyG Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Here we go! At this point in the day it's not clear if we have playoff football ahead of us or an 18th season of disappointment. "And yet I smile" My wife and I have an agreement. She will leave me alone on Sunday's (no family plans, house repairs or company) until the Bills are eliminated from playoff contention. This year before the season I told her she could likely plan to have me available after about week 10. I did not have high hopes. Here we are in week 17. Playing a meaningful game. Whether we make it in or not I truly believe this season was a step in the right direction. And while I will concede that we have been 1 McCoy injury away from destruction I see a lot to be excited about next year. It's AMAZING what a group of "talentless scrubs" have accomplished. It's amazing to see a "clueless" rookie head coach leading the team to an exciting season conclusion... possibly even a winning season record wise. So thank you to the 2017 Buffalo Bills. It may not have always been pretty but it's been an extremely fun ride. Hopefully with more weeks to come! 4 1 2
Real McClappy Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Agreed Been a long time sitting here at week 17 and the game being so important. I just wish it was a win and in type scenario. GO BILLS!
MiltonWaddams Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Great post! Positivity reigns supreme! 1
Shaw66 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Agreed. I just feel good about the coach and GM. I was completely bummed when they got crushed three games running in the middle of the season, but McD got them back on track. I'll be thrilled if today plays out right, but not so disappointed if it doesn't, because at a minimum the team looks like it's on the right track 1
RobH063 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Something about this year just seems different. Like the Bills are really on the right track. First time I've felt this good in many years! However the playoff scenario works out today, Win or Lose, I am excited for what the off-season, draft and next season brings. GO BILLS!!!!!!
NewEra Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Well said. We have overachieved. While he’s made some puzzling in game decisions and they traded some players I may not have traded, the results of the season cannot be understated. It’s been a great season and one that I’ve enjoyed to the fullest. Just hope to build on it next year
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Cheers bills fans the future is looking bright
Bills Pimpin' Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Nice thread. And I agree completely. There is just a different feel about a must-win game that matters after Christmas. If that's not a step in the right direction then I don't know what is. Go bills.
Elite Poster Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Idk man. Thank you for what? 18 likely years of trash and we are still here. 21 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Agreed. I just feel good about the coach and GM. I was completely bummed when they got crushed three games running in the middle of the season, but McD got them back on track. I'll be thrilled if today plays out right, but not so disappointed if it doesn't, because at a minimum the team looks like it's on the right track Those three games where McFlawed did not have his team ready will likely cost us a spot this year. Btw, take a peak at next year's schedule...yeesh.
NewEra Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 24 minutes ago, Elite Poster said: Idk man. Thank you for what? 18 likely years of trash and we are still here. Those three games where McFlawed did not have his team ready will likely cost us a spot this year. Btw, take a peak at next year's schedule...yeesh. And those other 7 games in which we had less talent than the opposition and McFlawed got them ready likely put us in postion to make the playoffs. The prediction was 3-4 wins. We have 8...... but our coach/GM are flawed. Obviously
Success Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Love the King E. reference. It’s great to be this excited this late in the season. Hopefully this is just the beginning.
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 46 minutes ago, Elite Poster said: Idk man. Thank you for what? 18 likely years of trash and we are still here. Those three games where McFlawed did not have his team ready will likely cost us a spot this year. Btw, take a peak at next year's schedule...yeesh. Yeesh. I hope I don’t run into you at any parties tonight. Total buzz kill
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 31, 2017 Author Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Elite Poster said: Idk man. Thank you for what? 18 likely years of trash and we are still here. Those three games where McFlawed did not have his team ready will likely cost us a spot this year. Btw, take a peak at next year's schedule...yeesh. Remember when last year we looked at this year's schedule and said yeesh? Pepperidge Farms remembers. 1
wppete Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 I agree. It was a fun season and still not over yet. Will be amazing if we make it in the playoffs today. But I am excited about the future, the draft and next year. Things are trending upwards In Buffalo!
Buddy Hix Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 For starters, your wife is a much better negotiator than you to get you to agree to that deal. Smart woman. While I am happy that the team over achieved I am not ready to thank the Bills or rejoice. Until the drought is over this organization deserves no credit. On the flip side, this current regime is just starting so they also don't deserve a lot of criticism and they do deserve some time and leeway. But patting them on the back for a solid first year is like awarding a participation trophy. Show me the baby.
CLTbills Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Shaw66 said: Agreed. I just feel good about the coach and GM. I was completely bummed when they got crushed three games running in the middle of the season, but McD got them back on track. I'll be thrilled if today plays out right, but not so disappointed if it doesn't, because at a minimum the team looks like it's on the right track Couldn't agree more, Shaw. What they've gotten out of this roster has me excited for what this can be going forward with another offseason to build!
Elite Poster Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, KelsaysLunchbox said: Remember when last year we looked at this year's schedule and said yeesh? Pepperidge Farms remembers. When I look at the schedule and see a bunch of teams that haven't done **** yet like the bucs, raiders, etc, I don't take it seriously. When I see Aaron Rodgers, Drew Stafford, the strong Vikings, and Tom terrific twice is a given, it's tough. 3 hours ago, NewEra said: And those other 7 games in which we had less talent than the opposition and McFlawed got them ready likely put us in postion to make the playoffs. The prediction was 3-4 wins. We have 8...... but our coach/GM are flawed. Obviously Objectively, it was very easy to find 7-8 wins on the schedule and many posters here expected it. Why are we giving so much credit to predictions we also bash here?
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