njbuff Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 And how many of you did a 180 as to what happened in the preseason. For me, it was seeing this OL in action that turned me from optimistic to supremely negative, as a bad OL WILL derail a season. Just ask the 2017 New York Giants that. I hope I am way wrong and the Bills surprise me. I wanna stay positive, so I will be tuning in Sunday (of course) and hoping for the best. Thoughts?
SkykingEHS Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I was, and remain optimistic. The Carolina Game was ours until the 3rd string came in. The cleveland game was ours other than the first drive by the browns, the bears game was AJ who looked terrible this preseason except for the end of the game when all the starters were gone. Our offensive line is scary (but unknown). I BILLIEVE we are heading in the right direction and will turn some heads this year. 1
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I had no opinion but keen interest in the rook QB. I’m now optimistic he has a serviceable to great future
Dr. K Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I was pessimistic before pre-season. Right now I am still skeptical that they can win more than 6 or 7 games, tops, but also strangely optimistic about the team's chance to grow over the course of the season. The talent level overall seems low, with some big weaknesses, but I want to see how it plays out.
Rubes Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I was optimistic, but moreso because of the defense. Now I'm not so optimistic after seeing them get manhandled.
Happy Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Cautiously optimistic. I take the preseason with a grain of salt since we may not have seen what the real Oline, Dline, etc will actually look like. Plus coaches call various schemes to see how guys perform/react. This Sunday vs Balt, and next Sunday vs Chargers will be good tests and give an idea of what this Bills team is.
BuffaloSol Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Cleveland running over us game really upset me, our 2nd CB really disappointed me Vonte seems done, and I knew our Oline would struggle and thought the signings were terrible(plus that idiot Ducacase). I lost some optimism, but, I also felt like this last year. This year at least we have shiny new toys at QB and MLB.
row_33 Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 i would have liked to see the O-line look better during the 2nd and 3rd preseason games, so a little less optimistic oh well, bring... it.... on....
aceman_16 Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I was actually pessimistic before preseason and I am optimistic now. I was not a big Allen fan (more that I though he was a 2-3 year type of project). However, after seeing Allen play, I felt dirty putting so much of my understanding of what made a good QB into the hands of the analytical crowd.
Buftex Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Going in to last season, my optimism for the Bills coming season was probably as low as it has ever been...then they back their way into the playoffs, and it turned out to be a really fun season. After that, I am just trying not to have any expectations, other than just trying to enjoy the games every Sunday. Good or bad, watching the Bills on football Sundays is still one of the few joys in life. Been doing it for 48 years or so....more bad than good...but still a great time. They showed me last year, you just never know what can happen. 2
JoeF Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) I am optimistic because I live on the theory that most games are decided in the 4th quarter. Talent gives way a little bit to perseverance and effort in the 4th quarter. The Bills showed a greater ability to win close games last year than the last decade or so. I think that carries over a bit this year. I am pessimistic because the Bills are less talented and less experienced than other teams in key match-up areas like: 1) Bills OL vs. Opponents Front 7 2) Bills WR vs. Opponents Secondary 3) Inexperienced Bills QB versus Defensive Coordinators ability to disguise schemes 4) Bills RCB and SLB vs, Opponents Passing Attack 5) Bills MLB vs. Opponent interior Running Game (For now anyway) Can the coaches scheme around these weaknesses most weeks? I don't know... I had low expectations for 2017 and 2018 based on the cap mess. The Bills were paying too much money to players that weren't performing up to the level of that pay. 2017 was a gift. 2018 may be the year the Bills pay for the past. I will be cheering no matter what -- and God-willing I will be there in September of 2019 with hopefully unbridled optimism for the future. By the way, using NFL.com power rankings: the Jags were #31 and the Jets #32 last year on September 5, 2017. The Jags went to the AFC Championship Game. In week 1 2016 it was 49ers #31, Browns #32 In week 1 2015 It was Browns #31 and Titans #32 All to say, the bottom feeder rankings are usually more right than wrong...but they are what they are...week 1 rankings and teams like last year's Jags can emerge... Edited September 7, 2018 by JoeF
sleeby Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) I did not change much. Went from realistic about this season over the off season (6-7 wins) to pessimistic for this season (4-5 wins). The oline and defense caused that mostly. RB we improved on since last year. Maybe QB but way too soon to say that beyond fan speak. Going to be interesting to watch for sure. Last year we had a great D in weeks 1-4 and a record pace turnover ratio. They sucked in the middle of the season and then got good again. Seeing what the buffalo D looks like on Sunday is maybe as big a question to me as passing game. Beyond this season - high hopes. Cap space and likely decent draft spots and two young QBs developing. We'll see a playoff win within three seasons I'd bet and hopefully upward from there. Edited September 7, 2018 by sleeby 1
CaptnCoke11 Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Yeah after seeing the OL in preseason I’ve totally changed the way i think this season goes. It’s going to be a long ugly season.
Captain Hindsight Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I think this will be a competitive team that will be 6-10 or 9-7 if the ball falls a certain way. I dont see a horrible team, but I see lots of weak points. I felt that way last season going in and I was surprised. The AFC is still down overall. They may have a better record than people think but still be an average team its all about 2019.
COTC Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Winners makes goals. Losers make excuses. We will improve and grow from last season.
TheBrownBear Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Not really optimistic or pessimistic. Going into camp, poor QB play was my biggest worry, but Peterman and Allen both showed some good things in preseason and look like they have the potential to be quality starters. I really haven't a clue how this team will look on Sunday, but I'm excited to see what unfolds.
GreggTX Posted September 8, 2018 Posted September 8, 2018 Optimistic for 2019, yes. 2018, not so much because of all the dead cap space. Brighter days are ahead, though.
Augie Posted September 8, 2018 Posted September 8, 2018 Preseason can mislead people. I won’t judge until after we look horrible in real games. ? I think the OLine will get schemed up to look almost proficient. They can run block, we have a guy names Shady. Hold off on the panic. National media only knows Peterman had 5 picks in one half. Yes, horrific, but that’s ALL they know.
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