Royale with Cheese Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 57 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! When the Bills win the Super Bowl this year, you’re the first person I’m going to hug. I will tell you up front that it is in fact a roll of quarters in my pocket. Oh hell, who am I trying to fool. I’m Asian, it’ll be a roll of dimes. 3 1
BarleyNY Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 23 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: I agree that you shouldn't in a vacuum, but it's about more than just these two preseason games... It's everything about this team and its trajectory. I really don’t mean to pee in your Cheerios. I do like the direction of the team, but I don’t think they’re there yet. It’s a process.
jkeerie Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, MikeSpeed said: Sadly I've heard this all before. I have to wait now, and only except it as it happens. Think about it though. Outside of the Superbowl team, when have the Bill's ever had a solid GM and coaching staff? This team is different. When I think about some of the others, in their initial press conferences they talked about Superbowls. These guys (Beane and McD) talked about building a team. If you build it right...the wins will follow. Edited August 20, 2019 by jkeerie
4merper4mer Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Phil The Thrill said: I’m expecting what a lot of beat reporters and analysts have been predicting. The Bills could be anywhere from a 7 to 9 win team. With a little luck maybe more. But I think what’s most important is that we see improvement from Josh Allen Maybe we can wait 20 years like Eichel and the Sabres. Or maybe screw that and win now.
Augie Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 We should be better. I doubt we are 12-4 better. Time will tell. 4
WideNine Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, The Bills Blog said: Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! Every time I read a post like this my inner fan who is very superstitious screams "no!" I know it is irrational, but it is not like the fickle gods of football fate have ever been kind to the Bills. They have carried us older fans to the mountain top a few times only to chuck us off the other side. Yet here we go, waiving flags of hope in open defiance that are certain to get their attention....again. Everyone just needs to shush this optimistic nonsense and channel their inner-Sully. 1
downunderbill Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I love and share the optimism. I'm not quite at 12 wins but I think the playoffs are realistic this year.
Mark Vader Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, BarleyNY said: I really don’t mean to pee in your Cheerios. I do like the direction of the team, but I don’t think they’re there yet. It’s a process. Do you trust it? 1
BarleyNY Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, Mark Vader said: Do you trust it? Unconditionally 1
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I was saying 9 wins was the floor back in May. After watching them play a bit, and considering the schedule, I feel a lot more confident in that. This very well could be the first double digit win season in a looooooooong time. They won 6 games last year with a mediocre offensive line, very little at WR, 4 different starting QBs, and a tougher schedule. Now, the roster looks much better, entering the season with an entrenched starter at QB (who is a gamer) in the same offensive system, and the league seems to have done the Bills several favors with the schedule. A lot of stars seem to have aligned for the Bills to make a run this year. 1
Ray Finkel Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 2 hours ago, The Bills Blog said: Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! It definitely feels different. It all comes down to Josh. We don’t need anymore 10-7 or 9-6 losses.
LSHMEAB Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Do not read much into preseason games. I know I need to slow my roll, but I saw Allen make quick, decisive, accurate throws throughout his entire run in the Carolina game. I hadn't seen that before. I still don't fully believe he's gonna ever master this, but I have more hope than I did before that display. He could very easily lay an egg and that demonstration of proficiency could be a mirage, but it's something. I don't care that Carolina was playing vanilla defense, etc. I didn't see any of that in preseason/regular season last year and that includes the finale where he successfully demonstrated the big plays I know he can make, largely because the Fish had quit. Even in that game, I didn't see what I saw on Thursday. He just MIGHT be the ultimate anomaly. Edited August 20, 2019 by LSHMEAB 2
Iron Maiden Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I remember when we first got our new HC, from the very beginning, it felt like he and the Bills finally had a plan.....let's not forget how he inherited a whole lot of cap issues and frankly, some players who were not performing well....now has it been perfect ?...hell no....but ever since that day, I felt comfortable with McD at the helm...and that feeling is only getting stronger....we are building the right way...finally...and the results are coming soon..... 1
mykidsdad Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Not only will we have a good team, but we will split with the Pats! I am so psyched for this season to start. 1
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, skibum said: How long have you been doing this Bills thing? Long enough to know the difference between poser regimes, QB’s and coaches, versus the real deal of the 90’s run. This is as the OP observes, different indeed. 1
whatdrought Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 And yet, the wait is not over, cause it’s still just the middle of freaking August. Ughhhh! 1 1
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, whatdrought said: And yet, the wait is not over, cause it’s still just the middle of freaking August. Ughhhh! I hear ya. But just a hop skip and a jump until college football starts, and from there just another hop and 2 skips and we are there bro!!
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