Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 28 Posted January 28 4 minutes ago, zow2 said: It might take having one of those years when the Bills squeak in as the 7th seed. Get hot, run off 3 big unexpected road wins and win the SB. The year no one really expects it. Or the opposite is needed. A year the Bills actually earn the 1 seed. Avoiding a tough opponent in the divisional round. Three straight years they have loss to the Chiefs, Bengals and Chiefs in the divisional. No shame in losing to those teams but you certainly don't want to go 0-3 against them and you would prefer to avoid that caliber of opponent until at least the conference championship game. Jags, two game regular season winning streak against us aside, I still would have liked our chances to advance to the conference championship game each of these last two seasons if the Bills had matched up with the Jags or Texans at Highmark. And as the stats in the OP show, the Bills are still a tremendous regular season team. I think we had a lot of negative things this past seeason as well that will kind of fall back to the mean in a positive way for us. I don't see Allen having as many turnovers he did this past season, and I don't see the team blowing close games to the likes of the Jets, Pats and Broncos in the way that they did. 1 Quote
Nextmanup Posted January 28 Posted January 28 23 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: How did we not make a Super Bowl: https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-total-nfl-wins-last-5-years - second in wins - 5th in points/ game - 1st in points allowed/ game - 3rd in first downs - 2nd in 3rd down conversion % honestly, I have absolutely loved this ride. To have an amazing qb where playoffs are a given every year is such an amazing feeling. But man, a team with that resume should have made more than one championship game. 😢 just wanted to bum everyone out on a Saturday morning. You're looking at regular season statistics over the course of 16/17 games against all teams in the league and then wondering why we haven't faired better against the best teams with the best QBs and the best coaches when it matters most in the playoffs. It's not that complicated; the regular season is not the same as the post-season, and you can't win a SB in the regular season. When everything tightens right up and it's all on the line, McDermott tightens up and chokes, and in a close game against the best in the league, McDermott's terrible in-game tactics are enough to cost us the win. His entire philosophy about how to generally approach the Chiefs game was completely wrong, and not surprisingly, we lost. I don't see how he would ever put it all together for FOUR GAMES IN A ROW in the playoffs....it's too tough a row to hoe. The only thing I'm really thinking about RIGHT NOW is whether or not Pegula will fire McDermott NEXT off-season, when we bow out of the playoffs in a similar manner, again. 1 2 1 Quote
Jerome007 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 18 hours ago, CincyBillsFan said: It's simple the Bills did not try to surround Allen with the best available offensive players to fully exploit his skills. So using a 1st round pick on Kincaid, drafting Torrence, getting McGovern, that was minor stuff? Some of you act like if superstar WRs are just on some shelves, waiting to be signed. And as if the salary cap was just a nuisance. ALL teams have weak links. Diggs was a top receiver, one of the very best. He's had a subpar end of the year, and we don't know why, but let's not pretend Beane could have predicted this. 1 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) Chiefs are better. Bengals are also. Edited January 28 by Buffalo_Stampede Quote
JohninMinn. Posted January 28 Posted January 28 23 hours ago, Nephilim17 said: You got it. We've been a very good team with a great QB that's very good in the regular season but not great in clutch playoff games. Yes, it beats the drought years, but the funny thing with expectations is the higher you set them the more disappointing it is not to make them. So, in a weird way losing in the playoffs hurts a lot more than not making them. Imagine attending and losing 4 Super Bowls in a row. Quote
Jrb1979 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, Jerome007 said: So using a 1st round pick on Kincaid, drafting Torrence, getting McGovern, that was minor stuff? Some of you act like if superstar WRs are just on some shelves, waiting to be signed. And as if the salary cap was just a nuisance. ALL teams have weak links. Diggs was a top receiver, one of the very best. He's had a subpar end of the year, and we don't know why, but let's not pretend Beane could have predicted this. Those are great additions. They have never addressed the biggest need and that is a WR that can get seperation. 1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Chiefs are better. Bengals are also. That comes down to coaching and those teams offenses. Those teams find ways to get guys open constantly and are able to make explosive plays more often. Quote
Gugny Posted January 28 Posted January 28 I believe the Chargers are the only team to lead the NFL in offense and defense and not make the playoffs. I think we can do this. Quote
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 28 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, Jrb1979 said: That comes down to coaching and those teams offenses. Those teams find ways to get guys open constantly and are able to make explosive plays more often. If anything, it comes down to coaching and defense I think. I'd like to do the same exercise I did with the Bills, for the Bengals post season vs. regular season performances. I'm guessing we would see a lot more green and blue for the Bengals post season defensive performances. Quote
The Jokeman Posted January 28 Posted January 28 23 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: How did we not make a Super Bowl: https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-total-nfl-wins-last-5-years - second in wins - 5th in points/ game - 1st in points allowed/ game - 3rd in first downs - 2nd in 3rd down conversion % honestly, I have absolutely loved this ride. To have an amazing qb where playoffs are a given every year is such an amazing feeling. But man, a team with that resume should have made more than one championship game. 😢 just wanted to bum everyone out on a Saturday morning. Injuries. Quote
26TrapDraw Posted January 28 Posted January 28 23 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Happiness is a product of your expectations. I might have killed a person (a bad one) to have this season during the drought years. Now it’s like a bit of a wasted season A Bit? It’s maddening. I invite all the Statniks to find me a team that had the same or comparable numbers in the NFL over a 5 year period that didn’t win a championship. I’ll wait. Quote
Einstein Posted January 28 Posted January 28 23 hours ago, Nephilim17 said: the funny thing with expectations is the higher you set them the more disappointing it is not to make them. This. I was less heartbroken after losses in the drought era. 1 1 Quote
FireChans Posted January 28 Posted January 28 1 hour ago, Chaos said: There were a lot of people on this board who were convinced Doug Whaley would be snapped up if the Bills released him. I think McDermott would get another HC job eventually. Not sure about "tomorrow". But mostly not sure the future is predictable on these sort of things. Those people were insane. I’m not insane. Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 28 Posted January 28 21 minutes ago, Jrb1979 said: Those are great additions. They have never addressed the biggest need and that is a WR that can get seperation. That comes down to coaching and those teams offenses. Those teams find ways to get guys open constantly and are able to make explosive plays more often. Bengals have elite weapons. Hopefully that changes. Their DC has shown an ability to slow down Allen and Mahomes. Chiefs definitely have better coaching, probably the best in the league. The Bills are close to beating them. Not sure how they get over the hump. You’re not going to find better coaches than KC has. Just have to keep going. I know fans hate hearing it but they’re close. 1 Quote
FireChans Posted January 28 Posted January 28 1 hour ago, BarleyNY said: That McDermott would quickly have HC job offers if fired by the Bills? Yes, if that was your point. I’d stop short of saying that he’s still a good fit here though. If that was your point, then no. He did a great job of turning around the Bills, but I have not thought he was the guy to get us a championship since 13 seconds. FWIW I don’t think Andy Reid would have gotten a championship if he’d stayed with the Eagles either. There’s a point when if it hasn’t happened yet with a coach in a given situation, then it’s not going to happen. Yes, my point was that he would be snapped up in a second. folks don’t understand how much McD did in the NFL community by bringing the Bills back. Wouldn’t a team like the Bears kill for that? 1 Quote
Dillenger4 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 23 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: How did we not make a Super Bowl: https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-total-nfl-wins-last-5-years - second in wins - 5th in points/ game - 1st in points allowed/ game - 3rd in first downs - 2nd in 3rd down conversion % honestly, I have absolutely loved this ride. To have an amazing qb where playoffs are a given every year is such an amazing feeling. But man, a team with that resume should have made more than one championship game. 😢 just wanted to bum everyone out on a Saturday morning. Nice post OP. Cool stats actually and I appreciate you sharing this. But who really cares?!? (This isn't a slant against you by any means). Until we win the bone it's all funsy talk. We have been close and I really want the SB win. It all just seems so drivel now. I enjoy the season but this time, this year, I just feel dull. Need the BOWL BABY! Quote
CincyBillsFan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 58 minutes ago, Jerome007 said: So using a 1st round pick on Kincaid, drafting Torrence, getting McGovern, that was minor stuff? Some of you act like if superstar WRs are just on some shelves, waiting to be signed. And as if the salary cap was just a nuisance. ALL teams have weak links. Diggs was a top receiver, one of the very best. He's had a subpar end of the year, and we don't know why, but let's not pretend Beane could have predicted this. It was the start of doing the right thing - THE START. From 2019 - through the 2022 draft (4 drafts) how many high draft picks were spent on the offense? By high I mean 1st or 2nd round picks. A 1st to land Diggs and a 2nd for Cody Ford. Am I forgetting any? And for the record I liked the McGovern signing. It was a great VALUE signing that worked out a lot better then the previous years signing of Saffold. But again, from 2019 through the 2023 draft (5 drafts) the Bills spent two #2 picks and NO #1 picks on the O line. And the only high profile FA signing over that 5 year period was Morse. So yea when it comes to prioritizing the Offense and surrounding Allen with the best possible players the Bills have not put in much of an effort focusing instead on later draft pick projects and value FA signings. Quote
Buffalo ill Posted January 28 Posted January 28 The Chiefs are just better. Unfortunately the Bills stopped being terrible right after KC began it's dynasty. 1 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Bills have to think long and hard soon about going all out similar to what the Rams did. They should be contemplating trading multiple picks to move up this year and grab an instant WR1. 1 Quote
Steptide Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) On 1/27/2024 at 11:42 AM, C.Biscuit97 said: How did we not make a Super Bowl: https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-total-nfl-wins-last-5-years - second in wins - 5th in points/ game - 1st in points allowed/ game - 3rd in first downs - 2nd in 3rd down conversion % honestly, I have absolutely loved this ride. To have an amazing qb where playoffs are a given every year is such an amazing feeling. But man, a team with that resume should have made more than one championship game. 😢 just wanted to bum everyone out on a Saturday morning. Outside of points allowed per game, all those other stats Imo are 99.9% Josh Allen. Take away his running and running tds and I wonder what those stats are. The bills front office HAS to load him up with weapons this year. On top of that, Brady or whoever our oc is, has to overhaul the offensive scheme. Edited January 28 by Steptide Quote
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