ganesh Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 6:21 PM, Virgil said: I just don't get this, I really don't. Are the Jets and Dolphins really that much better than us? They have very similar schedules and I just don't see where they made huge offseason upgrades. I'd argue the Dolphins could be worse now. Last season I wondered how bad Derek Carr's back affected him, but if that was a step back, I could see Oakland being a trainwreck. Either way, I don't mind being overlooked, but I just can't see us as the worst team in the league. and don't forget Cleveland....they lost 16 games!
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, ganesh said: and don't forget Cleveland....they lost 16 games! i'm reading a lot of folks (even on here) telling me they think the Browns will be good....
Kelly the Dog Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Those are some interesting stats and predictions. Not a bad effort. Of course everyone is going to have wildly different numbers in some places but it seemed somewhat like he knew the team versus a lot of other national guys.
GreggTX Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 No surprises here except that the defense was ranked higher than the offense. We had little talent last year and made the most of it. With a sieve as an OL, I think this offense will be last or very near last in scoring. Feel free to flame me after they prove me wrong and I promise I won't mind at all. Somehow, Frazier will get them to overperform on D.
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, GreggTX said: No surprises here except that the defense was ranked higher than the offense. We had little talent last year and made the most of it. With a sieve as an OL, I think this offense will be last or very near last in scoring. Feel free to flame me after they prove me wrong and I promise I won't mind at all. Somehow, Frazier will get them to overperform on D. at least the Bills can't get relegated to the CFL or Arena League if they finish 32nd
ndirish1978 Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 I don't think the defense will be the worst in the league, more like middle of the pack. But I don't disagree with the 6 win prediction.
timekills17 Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 I'm just sitting here trying to figure out how the worst team in football is supposed to get to 6.5 wins. If that's the WORST...talk about a season of mediocrity. Or as the NFL calls it, "parity".
Bing Bong Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 8:30 AM, fansince88 said: Promise us one thing. When he proves you wrong you will keep the same name. You never made me make that promise!
PauleeeWalnuts Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 Why are people surprised by their rankings? They have regressed from last year's mediocre team, they only bright spots are secondary and RB, provided Shady stays healthy. They looked really bad this pre season and they do have the worst offensive positions in the league for the most part. Not sure where Beane and McD were trying to accomplish this off season, you're supposed to build on a playoff team not replace it with spare parts. This season ahs 4-12 written all over it 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 The WaPo has the Bills 23 Ahead of Cards, Bucs, Fins, Seahawks ?. Broncos, Jets, Raiders, Colts and lastly Browns
26CornerBlitz Posted September 5, 2018 Author Posted September 5, 2018 538 Sports Predicts 8-8 for the Bills with a 36% chance of making the playoffs: 2018 NFL Predictions 1
boyst Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 We have no linebackers. We have a mediocre at best DL. We have DB's that played above their means in 2018. I can't hold out that much hope for defense.
FLXbillsmafia Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 This offense will likely be 32nd by a mile. They were 29th last year with Incognito/Wood, and even though I have some hope about Peterman/Allen, you know both will throw a lot more INTs than Tyrod, so we aren't going to win games by simply making fewer mistakes than the other team like last year. The Jets offense is probably the next worse as far as weapons/o-line, but I have much more confidence in Darnold than in Peterman/Allen. Sorry.
fansince88 Posted September 5, 2018 Posted September 5, 2018 2 hours ago, PetermanThrew5Picks said: You never made me make that promise! Do it.....Make that promise.....I dare ya!
BigDingus Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24578139/2018-bill-barnwell-nfl-preview-how-all-32-teams-get-super-bowl-liii An excerpt: 31. Buffalo Bills Projected Super Bowl odds: 0.1 percent "Another team with a new quarterback. The Bills traded Tyrod Taylor and already both acquired and traded AJ McCarron, leaving them with just Nathan Peterman and Josh Allen on the roster. The most plausible scenario for a return to the playoffs is that the Bills get an effective running game while Allen steps in and harnesses his elite physical traits as a deep passer on play-action. The ideal offense here is probably something like the 2008 Ravens, who had Joe Flacco throw the ball only 26.8 times per game." At least our odds aren't "less than 0.1 percent" like the Browns And even though I think a lot of fans got too carried away early on with their projections & expectations for Josh Allen, getting back to the playoffs, W/L records, etc., it seems most have come back down to earth a bit & recognize this is definitely a rebuilding year. Playoffs are far-fetched enough, forget Super Bowl...and that's ok! I'd rather have an abysmal season & kick off the next decade with a fantastic franchise QB (hopefully) than to tread water in mediocrity for a few more years , never good enough to make the playoffs but not bad enough to grab the best talent in the draft.
LeGOATski Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 I think they have the offense diagnosis all wrong, though. The Bills will be throwing plenty, for better or worse.
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