Would you be Okay if the Bills accepted the 3rd seed For the Playoffs - Anyone be Upset by that?

[Billsfan1972]

This year has been a rollercoaster to say the least and as I've stated, while if the Bills don't make the SB I'll be disappointed and barring another 13 seconds will do my best to keep my mouth shut, I've come to terms with 2023.

 

So if the Bills said "We'll take the 3rd seed and play it out" I for one would be fine.

 

Though I do like the proviso that the AFC Championship game be played on a neutral (and yes for me domed) field. 

 

The more adversity they overcome, seems about right to me.

Edited January 6, 2023 by Billsfan1972
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[UKBillFan]

There would be something poetic about us being at 3.

[JohnBonhamRocks]

Just a suggestion - have the title and post question match because right now they ask opposite questions. 

[GunnerBill]

I will be content with where the chips fall this Sunday. But I think now Damar is awake and improving and to a certain extent they can relax about him I think the Patriots are going to run into an absolute buzz saw on Sunday. 

 

I have a fired up Bills scoring 40. They are gonna play for #3.

Edited January 6, 2023 by GunnerBill

[Billsfan1972]

7 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said:

Just a suggestion - have the title and post question match because right now they ask opposite questions. 

Hope it's clearer now.

[Greg S]

Why do we have to accept anything. Play the games and see where things stand. I still hope they can get homefield.

[BIGFOOTspaceman]

It doesn't sit well with me that the Bills should just concede down to 3.  Why would they? Why should they?  

 

The NFL needs to come up with equitable solutions for Buf-KC-and Cin.  Nobody is at fault here and Sean-Zach and Andy are all classy, mature adults that I am sure can come to a resolution on this that is amenable to each respective team.

 

No team should be punished or rewarded based on this tragic event.

 

The contingency for the AFCCG to be played at a neutral site seems good to me.  It screws over fans that have season tickets, I get that but, I'm ok with that over the Bills getting the middle finger and accepting a lower seed because of a freak incident.

Edited January 6, 2023 by BIGFOOTspaceman

[Billsfan1972]

4 minutes ago, BIGFOOTspaceman said:

It doesn't sit well with me that the Bills should just concede down to 3.  Why would they? Why should they?  

 

The NFL needs to come up with equitable solutions for Buf-KC-and Cin.  Nobody is at fault here and Sean-Zach and Andy are all classy, mature adults that I am sure can come to a resolution on this that is amenable to each respective team.

 

No team should be punished or rewarded based on this tragic event.

 

The contingency for the AFCCG to be played at a neutral site seems good to me.  It screws over fans that have season tickets, I get that but, I'm ok with that over the Bills getting the middle finger and accepting a lower seed because of a freak incident.

I didn't say middle finger.  I said the Bills step up and say "We'll take #3".  Of course the proviso being that Buff, KC & Cincy win on the weekend.

 

A terrible event on Monday, but regardless it happened to a Bills player.

[Dr. Who]

Just now, Billsfan1972 said:

I didn't say middle finger.  I said the Bills step up and say "We'll take #3".  Of course the proviso being that Buff, KC & Cincy win on the weekend.

 

A terrible event on Monday, but regardless it happened to a Bills player.

If the stipulated teams all win, Bills are #2 by winning percentage. I see absolutely no reason to proactively offer to take third seed. Further, the hell with that hypothetical. Let's go Buffalo. Let's go Raiders (for this week).

[muppy]

46 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:

There would be something poetic about us being at 3.

I think you are on to something. It couldn't get more absolutely appropriate than that. Destiny.

 

Even to the point of waiting for the twilight zone theme song to play

 

Im sorry but all this seeding emphasis lately has got me to thinking. If you were to ask Coach McDermott would he choose take a seeding hit OR walking off the field to go to the hospital to be with Damar Hamlin? You KNOW which he would choose any day all day

 

Home games would be the ultimate so lets see how the chips fall this weekend 

 

If the emotional lift this team receives from Damar Hamlin being in recovery translates to the football field NOBODY will be beating Buffalo anytime soon.

 

Right?  RIGHT~~!!!

 

💙💙💙

Edited January 6, 2023 by muppy

[BarleyNY]

At this point, whatever. Just win. 

[Billsfan1972]

1 minute ago, muppy said:

I think you are on to something. It couldn't get more absolutely appropriate than that. Destiny.

 

Even to the point of waiting for the twilight zone theme song to play

 

Im sorry but all this seeding emphasis lately has got me to thinking. If you were to ask Coach McDermott would he choose take a seeding hit OR walking off the field to go to the hospital to be with Damar Hamlin? You KNOW which he would choose any day all day

 

Home games would be the ultimate so lets see how the chips fall this weekend 

 

If the emotional lift this team receives from Damar Hamlin being in recovery translates to the football field NOBODY will be beating Buffalo anytime soon.

 

Right?  RIGHT~~!!!

 

💙💙💙

We know the love for McD.  But I'd say the players too would agree!!!!

[Your Brown Eye]

Considering one of the first things Damar said when he was able to was "Who won?" it would be a slap in the face to him to "concede" to third place. That man is a warrior and would most definitely say "f*** that, go out there and beat the Pats, then win the whole damn thing".

 

I feel like Bills fans want to turn this into a "woe is us" rather than a rallying cry, start to see red and become that team in the playoffs last year/first couple games this year.

 

Honor Hamlin by destroying every team between them from the Pats to the Super Bowl  and giving him the first Super Bowl ring. Don't "honor" him by conceding **** left and right.

[Billsfan1972]

3 minutes ago, Dr. Who said:

If the stipulated teams all win, Bills are #2 by winning percentage. I see absolutely no reason to proactively offer to take third seed. Further, the hell with that hypothetical. Let's go Buffalo. Let's go Raiders (for this week).

To me it would shut up any griping from the Cincy or particularly KC fans. 

[LabattBlue]

1 minute ago, Billsfan1972 said:

To me it would shut up any griping from the Cincy or particularly KC fans. 

Who cares.  Gripe away. 

[Billsfan1972]

Just now, Your Brown Eye said:

Considering one of the first things Damar said when he was able to was "Who won?" it would be a slap in the face to him to "concede" to third place. That man is a warrior and would most definitely say "f*** that, go out there and beat the Pats, then win the whole damn thing".

 

I feel like Bills fans want to turn this into a "woe is us" rather than a rallying cry, start to see red and become that team in the playoffs last year/first couple games this year.

 

Honor Hamlin by destroying every team between them from the Pats to the Super Bowl  and giving him the first Super Bowl ring. Don't "honor" him by conceding **** left and right.

No one said concede.  I said take the third & go whip ass.....😉

 

Everyone here if the Bills don't win will have threads or be commenting in them along the lines "Wasn't our year", "Too many obstacles", "Emotional toll", "Fate conspired"..... 

[NewEra]

20 minutes ago, BIGFOOTspaceman said:

It doesn't sit well with me that the Bills should just concede down to 3.  Why would they? Why should they?  

 

The NFL needs to come up with equitable solutions for Buf-KC-and Cin.  Nobody is at fault here and Sean-Zach and Andy are all classy, mature adults that I am sure can come to a resolution on this that is amenable to each respective team.

 

No team should be punished or rewarded based on this tragic event.

 

The contingency for the AFCCG to be played at a neutral site seems good to me.  It screws over fans that have season tickets, I get that but, I'm ok with that over the Bills getting the middle finger and accepting a lower seed because of a freak incident.

How many equitable solutions exist?

[muppy]

18 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said:

We know the love for McD.  But I'd say the players too would agree!!!!

the players are amped to play like no other.  Their focus is the pats and winning.

 

The NFL will make NFL decisions and we move forward.

 

I would absolutely Love to see the Bills Dominate this Sunday. The chips will fall as they may otherwise

 

Go Raiders. How perfect would that be?

 

 

 

Edited January 6, 2023 by muppy

[Dr. Who]

Just now, Billsfan1972 said:

To me it would shut up any griping from the Cincy or particularly KC fans. 

Ahh, well, one of my best pals is from Cincy. Nice town. I think they're less inclined to gripe.

I'm just so annoyed that we seem to have to play KC every year at Arrowhead. Besides, Mahomes runs like a girl, but is slippery as an eel, and their online fans are often so juvenile -- altogether I find I don't mind them being discomfitted.

[Billsfan1972]

2 minutes ago, Dr. Who said:

Ahh, well, one of my best pals is from Cincy. Nice town. I think they're less inclined to gripe.

I'm just so annoyed that we seem to have to play KC every year at Arrowhead. Besides, Mahomes runs like a girl, but is slippery as an eel, and their online fans are often so juvenile -- altogether I find I don't mind them being discomfitted.

Well yes KC will gripe if a neutral field.