benderbender Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 You are what your record says you are. Unless you’re the Buffalo Bills. Then you are what the national media thinks you are: the 52nd ranked media market. It’s quite inconvenient for sports journalists that the 4th largest in Philadelphia to be on the outside looking in not even halfway through the season. Based on what I’ve heard from the usual suspects of sports talking heads, the spin has already begun for two possible outcomes on Sunday. Either the Eagles snap out of their funk against outclassed Buffalo pretenders, or the Eagles, their super bowl caliber coach and quarterback beset on all sides by injury, will have a game stolen from them. Is it merely pandering to the larger media market for clicks? Residual benefit of the doubt given to a Super Bowl winner two years removed? On paper the Eagles gave good win against the Packers on the road. But they’ve traded away one of the few names in their secondary in Peters who promptly had a pick 6 for his new team the vet next game. And there’s multiple reports about the apparent discord in their locker room. I just have a hard time seeing the reasoning of so many rolling with a team on a two game losing streak, on the road, in a hostile environment. I’m hoping for a convincing Bills win if only to see the talking heads stammer their way around it next week. 2
BringBackOrton Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, benderbender said: You are what your record says you are. Unless you’re the Buffalo Bills. Then you are what the national media thinks you are: the 52nd ranked media market. It’s quite inconvenient for sports journalists that the 4th largest in Philadelphia to be on the outside looking in not even halfway through the season. Based on what I’ve heard from the usual suspects of sports talking heads, the spin has already begun for two possible outcomes on Sunday. Either the Eagles snap out of their funk against outclassed Buffalo pretenders, or the Eagles, their super bowl caliber coach and quarterback beset on all sides by injury, will have a game stolen from them. Is it merely pandering to the larger media market for clicks? Residual benefit of the doubt given to a Super Bowl winner two years removed? On paper the Eagles gave good win against the Packers on the road. But they’ve traded away one of the few names in their secondary in Peters who promptly had a pick 6 for his new team the vet next game. And there’s multiple reports about the apparent discord in their locker room. I just have a hard time seeing the reasoning of so many rolling with a team on a two game losing streak, on the road, in a hostile environment. I’m hoping for a convincing Bills win if only to see the talking heads stammer their way around it next week. Imagine thinking beating the Eagles but having the media not give us much credit is a “lose” scenario. Couldn’t be me. 1 1
whatdrought Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Marcus Peters was traded from the Rams to the Ravens. The Eagles can’t find anyone to play in their secondary, let alone anyone to trade. 1 4 1
BITE ME Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 The criticism right now is fair. Let's face it, the Bills offense is a player short of being considered a contender. They only have scored 121 points and that isn't going to get you very far, no matter how good your defense is. That is 20.2 points per game. You are not beating good teams with this offense. 1 1
GaryPinC Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Who cares how the media treats us? Just win, our record will say it all. For once, we have an easy schedule this year. 7 2
Bronxbomber21 Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, GaryPinC said: Who cares how the media treats us? Just win, our record will say it all. For once, we have an easy schedule this year. I think the OP is saying that the record isn't speaking for itself like it would for other teams 1
Pokebball Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, FUTURIST said: The criticism right now is fair. Let's face it, the Bills offense is a player short of being considered a contender. They only have scored 121 points and that isn't going to get you very far, no matter how good your defense is. That is 20.2 points per game. You are not beating good teams with this offense. Anyone who thought it wouldn't take at least a half this season to get this offense gelling was fooling themselves. Personally, I think the offense is on track and is only getting better as the season progresses. 6 2
BuffBillsForLife Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 I'm always baffled by people who care about what the media thinks of the Bills. Do they have dreams about us getting 5 night games every year and Al Michaels waxing poetic about Josh Allen on SNF? Mostly we just get completely ignored because of our small market, which is fine by me as long as the Bills keep winning most of their games. 3 1
formerlyofCtown Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, FUTURIST said: The criticism right now is fair. Let's face it, the Bills offense is a player short of being considered a contender. They only have scored 121 points and that isn't going to get you very far, no matter how good your defense is. That is 20.2 points per game. You are not beating good teams with this offense. It's been good enough to beat all but one team. If not for a cheap shot we are likely 6-0 with a win over the SB favorite. 1
BITE ME Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Pokebball said: Anyone who thought it wouldn't take at least a half this season to get this offense gelling was fooling themselves. Personally, I think the offense is on track and is only getting better as the season progresses. On track for what? To be a playoff team or to win a Super Bowl. They are a player away from contending for the entire thing. Without a move to get an AJ Green they are going one and done in the playoffs. The time is NOW. Make a move. 1
Jerome007 Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, GaryPinC said: Who cares how the media treats us? Just win, our record will say it all. For once, we have an easy schedule this year. Indeed. I really don't care if the media tries to put the Bills in a bad light. If the Bills lose a lot, they'll deserve the bad angles. If they keep winning, they'll shut them up and most of the media will jump on the bandwagon. Players and coaches control the storyline in the end.
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Why do so many people care what the media says? If we win, we’re 6-1. If we lose, we’re 4-2. That’s all that matters. 2 1
Boca BIlls Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) Not worried... unless the Bills lose to the Eagles. Isn't this what everyone want "Bulletin board material" Everyone here says "Don't say bad stuff about the Pats b/c they will play harder." This is good for the Bills means they will play harder b.c no one Billieves in them. Edited October 25, 2019 by Boca BIlls
ChattanoogaBills Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, FUTURIST said: On track for what? To be a playoff team or to win a Super Bowl. They are a player away from contending for the entire thing. Without a move to get an AJ Green they are going one and done in the playoffs. The time is NOW. Make a move. I hope we dont make a move for AJ Green... Sending future picks for said player will not ensure a SB victory this season or next. Keep with the process and build through the draft with low risk trades and unheralded free agent signings. 2
BITE ME Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, ChattanoogaBills said: I hope we dont make a move for AJ Green... Sending future picks for said player will not ensure a SB victory this season or next. Keep with the process and build through the draft with low risk trades and unheralded free agent signings. He is a free agent next year. You lock him up for a few years and the Bills will contend for a Super Bowl for years to come.
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Why do so many people care what the media says? If we win, we’re 6-1. If we lose, we’re 4-2. That’s all that matters. 5-2 I agree, talk is cheap, they will decide the outcome come sunday. but you do have to admit if the eaglets lose it'll be based on a depleted roster with key players out not because the bills are the better team is how they'll spin it. none the less, the best team will win on sunday, lets just hope it's the bills moving on to 6-1. Edited October 25, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973
snafu Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Why do so many people care what the media says? If we win, we’re 6-1. If we lose, we’re 4-2. That’s all that matters. If we lose they take away a win?!? Holy crap!!! 4
ALLEN1QB Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) I live outside Philly and the Eagles are bickering within. Half the players dislike Wentz and prefer Foles. If they lose 3 in a row they will implode. Bills win 23- 6 Edited October 25, 2019 by ALLEN1QB 2
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