Flynox Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win?
Doc Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Considering almost no one believed the Bills would come close to making the playoffs, it's a resounding "yes." A playoff win would be nice, but anything after this point is just gravy. 2
Dkollidas Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Yes. Easily. 1. They ditched high end guys who didn’t fit what they wanted to do on the field, or didn’t fit the chemistry of the group they were trying to build. Watkins, Darby and Dareus headlines it, but letting Gilmore walk without a worry, and changing over approximately half the 52-man roster to begin shaping in the form they want to build has been a pretty big success. 2. The team did a couple things it hasn’t done since the drought began. And while we ended it because of tie breakers, I believe this team was different in this way. A) they went through a losing streak mid-season (Jets, Saints, Chargers), and bounced back, particularly after the Tyrod benching and re-starting in LA. B) this team won two road games the likes of which I haven’t seen them win since before the drought. First was in Atlanta, and second was in Kansas City. Both good teams, both tough places to play. 3 They got the biggest monkey off their backs in pro sports. That drought was dragging this team down on an organizational level. Now they can simply focus on becoming an annual contender. It selling everything to make the playoffs just so they can say they did. 4. Lastly, as stated by the OP, they’ve got 4 of the top 65 picks in this year’s draft. Edited January 3, 2018 by Dkollidas 4
Woodman19 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) We made the playoffs and ended the drought, cut players who were not fits or wouldn't buy in, added tons of future salary cap space and draft picks and the coaching staff have shown they can develop talent. Its a very successful opening season with a management group that has bought themselves a lot of time to fully see their plan through. Trust the process! Edit: Dkollidas beat me with a better post of the same content. Edited January 3, 2018 by Woodman19 2
Manther Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 12 minutes ago, Flynox said: Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win? Yes 1
aceman_16 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Yes.... I thought they were tanking (and I was fine with that). So I predicted 6-10. However, once they started winning, I wanted playoffs. 1
Bad Things Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 C'mon. How could you not consider this a successful season so far? If you don't, you surely are a dickhead. 2 1
papazoid Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, Flynox said: Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win? absolutely yes 1
JoPar_v2 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Should be a poll post but yes. Relatively of course. 1
dulles Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Flynox said: Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win? Absolutely. My sons have never seen a Bills playoff game (16,14,8). We've rarely had multiple picks to build with. We appear to have a coach and GM worth having. This is a tremendous season for lots of reasons. 1
ddaryl Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Meaningful. Games in december with at least 1 game in January.... Yeah i would. Consider this a good year Edited January 3, 2018 by ddaryl 1
ultimatebeing17 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 This was a fun year. I traveled 8 hours north to see a Bills game and it was great. I pounded some buffalo chick in the lines for the johns and me and my friend were invited to snort some coke by Bills fans. So yes, it was a successful year. 1
Sweats Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 This season was a definite success. I, for one thought they might only pull out 5-6 wins and i'm happy i was wrong on that one. Go Bills!!! 1
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