Remember the 2021 season: Concern vs Panic

[transplantbillsfan]

I'm concerned right now. We should all be concerned.

 

Stop panicking.

 

The Bills have a worse record than they did at this point last season. They looked inept offensively in the 1st half the last 2 weeks against 2 of the worst teams in the NFL... at least by the metrics of the moment.

 

But this board has a short memory.

 

Everyone remember us rolling into the playoffs in 2021? 4 straight wins and then that historically dominant win against the Patriots before the 13 second heartbreaker. And that was the year everyone was saying "that was our year!"

 

That was also the year we started with an embarrassing and surprising loss to the Steelers, won 4 in a row and then went 3-5 in our next 8 games including disgustingly shameful losses to the Jags and Colts.

 

Buffalo was 7-6 with 4 games remaining and it was very questionable whether we'd even make the playoffs... much less look so good for a stretch of games.

 

Here we are again... except it's not as dire as 2021 because we're still so early in the year. Plus, there's really no single dominant team in the NFL. First time in years there were no undefeated teams after 6 weeks.

 

We have a loooooOOOOooonnngg way to go this season.

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

Just now, transplantbillsfan said:

I'm concerned right now. We should all be concerned.

 

Stop panicking.

 

The Bills have a worse record than they did at this point last season. They looked inept offensively in the 1st half the last 2 weeks against 2 of the worst teams in the NFL... at least by the metrics of the moment.

 

But this board has a short memory.

 

Everyone remember us rolling into the playoffs in 2021? 4 straight wins and then that historically dominant win against the Patriots before the 13 second heartbreaker. And that was the year everyone was saying "that was our year!"

 

That was also the year we started with an embarrassing and surprising loss to the Steelers, won 4 in a row and then went 3-5 in our next 8 games including disgustingly shameful losses to the Jags and Colts.

 

Buffalo was 7-6 with 4 games remaining and it was very questionable whether we'd even make the playoffs... much less look so good for a stretch of games.

 

Here we are again... except it's not as dire as 2021 because we're still so early in the year. Plus, there's really no single dominant team in the NFL. First time in years there were no undefeated teams after 6 weeks.

 

We have a loooooOOOOooonnngg way to go this season.

 

Did the offense work back then? Did we have injuries to our best D players? Did Mac freaking Jones look like an all Pro against us? 

 

2 weeks ago I would have been with ya. This is now 3 straight with 2 being against horrible teams and key starters out and we lay an egg. You say some are panicking. I say some are burying their head in the sand.

[PayDaBill$]

3 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

I'm concerned right now. We should all be concerned.

 

Stop panicking.

 

The Bills have a worse record than they did at this point last season. They looked inept offensively in the 1st half the last 2 weeks against 2 of the worst teams in the NFL... at least by the metrics of the moment.

 

But this board has a short memory.

 

Everyone remember us rolling into the playoffs in 2021? 4 straight wins and then that historically dominant win against the Patriots before the 13 second heartbreaker. And that was the year everyone was saying "that was our year!"

 

That was also the year we started with an embarrassing and surprising loss to the Steelers, won 4 in a row and then went 3-5 in our next 8 games including disgustingly shameful losses to the Jags and Colts.

 

Buffalo was 7-6 with 4 games remaining and it was very questionable whether we'd even make the playoffs... much less look so good for a stretch of games.

 

Here we are again... except it's not as dire as 2021 because we're still so early in the year. Plus, there's really no single dominant team in the NFL. First time in years there were no undefeated teams after 6 weeks.

 

We have a loooooOOOOooonnngg way to go this season.

 

Not to be a Negative Nancy did you take a peak at the upcoming  schedule?

[Trogdor]

4 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

I'm concerned right now. We should all be concerned.

 

Stop panicking.

 

The Bills have a worse record than they did at this point last season. They looked inept offensively in the 1st half the last 2 weeks against 2 of the worst teams in the NFL... at least by the metrics of the moment.

 

But this board has a short memory.

 

Everyone remember us rolling into the playoffs in 2021? 4 straight wins and then that historically dominant win against the Patriots before the 13 second heartbreaker. And that was the year everyone was saying "that was our year!"

 

That was also the year we started with an embarrassing and surprising loss to the Steelers, won 4 in a row and then went 3-5 in our next 8 games including disgustingly shameful losses to the Jags and Colts.

 

Buffalo was 7-6 with 4 games remaining and it was very questionable whether we'd even make the playoffs... much less look so good for a stretch of games.

 

Here we are again... except it's not as dire as 2021 because we're still so early in the year. Plus, there's really no single dominant team in the NFL. First time in years there were no undefeated teams after 6 weeks.

 

We have a loooooOOOOooonnngg way to go this season.

 

Your comparing an offense that was still creating an identity with a developing QB to the regression of that. Josh looked better in 21. The defense was better in 21. Hell even the special teams is bad now and only getting on older.

[boyst]

Mack Jones just threw almost 300 yards on us and we should just be concerned?

 

I guess I do agree. I realized in London we are a pretender and 0-1 playoff year 

[Aussie Joe]

I’m only panicking about my Josh Allen MVP bet… 

[BillStime]

I want to be wrong but stick a fork in them. 
 

 

[78thealltimegreat]

1 minute ago, Trogdor said:

You’re comparing an offense that was still creating an identity with a developing QB to the regression of that. Josh looked better in 21. The defense was better in 21. Hell even the special teams is bad now and only getting on older.

That team lost to urban Meyer so save it 

[Beast]

The Bills are also playing the “easy” half of their schedule. After Thursday night, look out. 

 

 

[Success]

I'm not at panic yet.  But my faith is surely rattled.

 

There isn't a team we can't beat on the remaining schedule. But there also isn't a team who couldn't beat us.

 

One at a time, as they say.  What else can we do? Let's beat the Bucs, get to 5-3, and see how the rest play out.  I always say it's better to be the hot team in December and January.

 

[Warcodered]

 

[MPL]

12 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

I'm concerned right now. We should all be concerned.

 

Stop panicking.

 

The Bills have a worse record than they did at this point last season. They looked inept offensively in the 1st half the last 2 weeks against 2 of the worst teams in the NFL... at least by the metrics of the moment.

 

But this board has a short memory.

 

Everyone remember us rolling into the playoffs in 2021? 4 straight wins and then that historically dominant win against the Patriots before the 13 second heartbreaker. And that was the year everyone was saying "that was our year!"

 

That was also the year we started with an embarrassing and surprising loss to the Steelers, won 4 in a row and then went 3-5 in our next 8 games including disgustingly shameful losses to the Jags and Colts.

 

Buffalo was 7-6 with 4 games remaining and it was very questionable whether we'd even make the playoffs... much less look so good for a stretch of games.

 

Here we are again... except it's not as dire as 2021 because we're still so early in the year. Plus, there's really no single dominant team in the NFL. First time in years there were no undefeated teams after 6 weeks.

 

We have a loooooOOOOooonnngg way to go this season.

 

Read the room, man. Read the room. 

[Steptide]

I'm not panicking, but I am worried. However, this kinda stuff happens every year with good teams, so the bills could very well make the playoffs and get to the superbowl, but they definitely gotta get their bleep figured out 

[SirAndrew]

The 2021 struggles were a coaching staff who couldn’t get it together, then we lost in the divisional round with the infamous 13 seconds. I don’t take much comfort in the 2021 season, because it actually showcased our shortcomings, and maybe the ceiling for this team. 

[Trogdor]

10 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

That team lost to urban Meyer so save it 

Lol Mac Jones and Zach Wilson are better? How about needing a PI no call to be Tyrod? 

[78thealltimegreat]

7 minutes ago, Trogdor said:

Lol Mac Jones and Zach Wilson are better? How about needing a PI no call to be Tyrod? 

And where is Urban Meyer now? 

[SirAndrew]

17 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

That team lost to urban Meyer so save it 

I’ll never forget the 41-15 home loss to the Colts as well. Brought a bunch of family to the game from out of town. I remember thinking I’d show them what an elite QB on a contender looks like. Instead the team

suffered one of their random malfunctions we’ve grown accustomed to. 

[Gunsgoodtime]

I'm glad some of you can ignore very obvious weaknesses while soul searching for clicks 

[jkeerie]

There is reason for concern, I agree.  All this talk about heads rolling and McD losing the locker room is the usual board hyperbole.  So what do we know?

 

1.  The defense is definitively weakened with the loss of Tre, Milano and Jones.  Their backups suffer by comparison.  Today we also missed Oliver who has been playing well enough to help with their losses.

 

2.  Our offense is not playing well.  Why?  Josh's shoulder, drops?  Something is missing though in the last 3 weeks.

 

3.  Special teams isn't so special.  Uncharacteristically missing FGs, poor coverage...

 

4.  Josh is not the same Josh.  Their trying to protect him hasn't, and the lack of the threat of his legs is making a huge difference in our offense.

 

The bottom line is with all of the above, the players need to play mistake free.  They haven't and that has resulted in losses.

[Dablitzkrieg]

33 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

I'm concerned right now. We should all be concerned.

 

Stop panicking.

 

The Bills have a worse record than they did at this point last season. They looked inept offensively in the 1st half the last 2 weeks against 2 of the worst teams in the NFL... at least by the metrics of the moment.

 

But this board has a short memory.

 

Everyone remember us rolling into the playoffs in 2021? 4 straight wins and then that historically dominant win against the Patriots before the 13 second heartbreaker. And that was the year everyone was saying "that was our year!"

 

That was also the year we started with an embarrassing and surprising loss to the Steelers, won 4 in a row and then went 3-5 in our next 8 games including disgustingly shameful losses to the Jags and Colts.

 

Buffalo was 7-6 with 4 games remaining and it was very questionable whether we'd even make the playoffs... much less look so good for a stretch of games.

 

Here we are again... except it's not as dire as 2021 because we're still so early in the year. Plus, there's really no single dominant team in the NFL. First time in years there were no undefeated teams after 6 weeks.

 

We have a loooooOOOOooonnngg way to go this season.

 

Give it up already.   They are toast.