The pessimism thread - That game didn’t go as planned

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said:

He has some terrible takes.

 

There...I fixed that for you 😂

Edited January 16, 2023 by Big Turk

[Lionel Hutz]

Anyone that has watched this team the second half of the season knew this type of game was not unexpected.
 

So many “experts” on here thought we’d crush the Dolphins because we beat the mighty Bears by 22 points!

[Shortchaz]

6 minutes ago, Lionel Hutz said:

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So many “experts” on here thought we’d crush the Dolphins because we beat the mighty Bears by 22 points!

That and the 14 point spread and they should’ve beat them soundly 

[Orlando Buffalo]

We played like hot garbage for half the game and still beat them, I am happy. We do that again this year and we don't get the win for certain. 

[CoudyBills]

I just want them to find the guy that can get in Josh's ear and find the right balance of bombs away and reigning him in.  

12 minutes ago, Lionel Hutz said:

Anyone that has watched this team the second half of the season knew this type of game was not unexpected.
 

So many “experts” on here thought we’d crush the Dolphins because we beat the mighty Bears by 22 points!

Yep.  Eliminate the stupid turnovers and that was a boat race.  Turn the ball over repeatedly and you escape with a win.

[DapperCam]

Even though it worked out, I couldn’t believe that deep pass to Shakir on 3rd-and-1. Get the first down! These guys aren’t learning anything from multiple killed drives!

[Playoffs?]

What was most unsettling to me today was our play on both sides of the line.  
 

On D, we are missing Von so much.  We simply couldn’t get to the QB rushing 4.. and that was against a decimated Dolphins O-line. I don’t remember even seeing Rousseau, and Oliver was not wreaking havoc.  On those frustrating and converted 3rd and longs when we’re sitting back… we NEED to start getting to the QB
 

On O, same story as all season.. we’re a mediocre line at best. Felt like the pressure was on Allen all game.. (also felt Allen held on the to the ball  too long at times).  

[Sharky7337]

It wouldn't have to be like this If people could stop going completely illogical and predict we're gonna crush a team thay played us close all year. And the media and books didn't help either.

 

Listening to wgr pre game was really disappointing. They were laughing about the dolphins and sounding pompous.

 

People need to stay humble

Edited January 16, 2023 by Sharky7337

[JMM]

5 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:

Anyone know why they absolutely refuse to throw the deep ball? 

POST OF THE DAY!!!!

[Luka]

10 hours ago, Lionel Hutz said:

Anyone that has watched this team the second half of the season knew this type of game was not unexpected.
 

So many “experts” on here thought we’d crush the Dolphins because we beat the mighty Bears by 22 points!

 

I got hammered for claiming this game was a coin flip and being favored by 10.5 points was kind of ridiculous. Then when it was announced Tua was out for certain I thought okay, Skylar Thompson starting? We're definitely going to win by 3 plus scores. We've got to, right? 3rd string QB? Practice squad offensive linemen?

 

The defense played well enough for us to win by 3 scores. But the offense must've felt like it was the Dolphins' birthday because they just kept gifting them points. 

[ExiledInIllinois]

15 hours ago, Einstein said:

Lastly, WE WON. Miami lost. Nothing else matters. Take your weird coach and go back to your swamp-ass humid city. LETS GO BUFFALO!!!

😆 👍👍 

 

[K-9]

Pessimism thread? More like the jaded thread. 

[Bob in STL]

Miami was tough.  We played a good game, not perfect obviously, but plays were made when needed.  
 

Playoff win = good win.  Would like to see more balance on offense, too many bombs. 
 

Cinci didn’t do much versus Ravens either.   Winning is hard. 
 

On to next week.  GO Bills!!!

[ExiledInIllinois]

 

[Orlando Buffalo]

16 hours ago, Big Turk said:

 

No, I don't think so...I think the Bills played arrogant football on offense too much of the game as if Miami couldn't stop it and they wanted to rest starters by the 4th quarter. They were trying to beat them 55-3 instead of just making sure they won.

 

Their arrogance almost cost them. I don't think they would have had the same gameplan if Tua played or have played so loosely goosey on offense.

 

It means ZERO going into next week. ZERO.

When we went for it the first drive I said to my brother we want to knock them out early when we simply need to play our game. When Josh threw the pick intended for Brown I knew I was right. They wanted a 28-0 half time score and almost ended up losing, next week better be smarter

[Einstein]

11 hours ago, DapperCam said:

Even though it worked out, I couldn’t believe that deep pass to Shakir on 3rd-and-1. Get the first down! These guys aren’t learning anything from multiple killed drives!

 

We have a few WR’s on our team that run side-to-side instead of going forward. Frustrating.

[NewEra]

16 hours ago, Einstein said:

Maybe we can keep all the pessimism in this thread? Eh, who am I kidding.

 

- I’m guessing we lose this game if Tua was playing.

- The defense gave up 3rd and 19, 2nd and 18, 1st and 15, 4th and 8 and probably others i’m forgetting. And that’s with them starting their THIRD string QB and BACKUP RB and BACKUP RT.

- We couldn’t get pressure for most of the game unless we blitzed. 4 rushers we’re not getting home.

- Allen had 3 turnovers, though I don’t think they were all his fault.

- Lots of people want to blame Dorsey but we scored 34 points despite 3 turnovers. Not sure what they’re complaining about.

 

Lastly, WE WON. Miami lost. Nothing else matters. Take your weird coach and go back to your swamp-ass humid city. LETS GO BUFFALO!!!

 

Good thread.  Keep all the pessimism here.
 

im complaining about Dorsey because Cook and Motor had a combined 0 targets.  That’s just mind blowing to me.  I can’t understand why.

 

i have no issues with all of the deep balls.  I think we should throw several every game if guys are matched up in single man.  
 

Josh clearly misses Daboll.  Daniel jones is now going to be a 40M qb.  Thanks to Daboll.  He really looks to be a QB whisperer and we miss him.

1pm Josh Allen sucks compared to all the other Josh Allens.  3pm Josh next week.  We good

[BarleyNY]

Cincy had a tough time with a second string QB today too. The injuries on their OL are a real problem for them. That said, the Bills can’t have another performance like this one and expect to move on. Take the W and dial it in for the rest of the playoffs. 

[Irv]

The lack of a haiku thread definitely impacted the Bills performance.  

[ArtVandalay]

23 hours ago, Big Turk said:

 

Maybe you should try drinking less during gameday.

The deactivated McKemzie in favor of the corpse of Cole Beasley and corpse of John Brown, both given big roles in the game plan and both predictably played like dog crap.

 

It's unreal how some people like yourself want to stick your head in the sand then dismiss any deserved criticism of a coach that continues to shoot this team in the foot EVERY playoff.