Fan in Chicago Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Fan in Chicago - No, this is not a game we are "supposed to win"... quite the contrary... I'm saying I think we'll win the game... I'm not trying to be negative here - I'm just saying we haven't done anything to merit national attention... Sure, some of the media thought Houston would win this game, but most of them picked the Bills to win - that to me is a "supposed to win" game... Upsets and blowouts garner attention. Like I said, if the score was 30-7... you'd see more hype... The Defense played stellar, the offense played good/good+... If you think that sort of performance is the best we can do, we're in trouble. And DCSabres is absolutely right, this is way better than last year... 437665[/snapback] Fair enough. I just don't think we on this board should play down a victory and leave that to the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Its always better to be underestimated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Now the Texans are pathetic...because we beat them? Before the game, experts were calling them a potential playoff team. Next week, the Bucs will become an "inferior opponent" if the Bills win. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I was going to make a similar post, 'caused I noticed the same thing. I was really surprised that Peter King didn't have something to say about it. Better this than everyone blowing JP's performance way out of proportion, only to hammer him when (if!) he has a bad game. 437574[/snapback] Especially got me mad for not even a mention of the stellar performance by the D...King was raving about the KC defense and Dallas defense...but not a word about the bills D....The opposing QB has a 12.1 QB rating....and the D had 5 turnovers and 5 sacks and 120 Net yards of offense...Hmmm...that sounds better than the performance by the KC D or Dallas D which gave up 400 yards of offense.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Don't know about the "national" press, but Cincy Enquirer beat reporter Mark Curnutte had a good opinion in the Sunday paper here... "NFL Power rankings Team Last year * Record Comment 1. Patriots 2 #1-0 Winners of 35 of 39 games 2. Colts 4 12-4 DT Simon adds muscle to run defense 3. Eagles 3 13-3 Talking is overrated, just ask T.O. and Donovan 4. Broncos 9 10-6 Shanahan 10-2 in Denver openers 5. Steelers 1 15-1 Pass offense must do more to help run game 6. Falcons 6 11-5 Might challenge Philly if Vick masters West Coast offense 7. Panthers 18 7-9 NFL's toughest team mentally 8. Bills 12 9-7 Special teams, defense among top units in league 9. Vikings 15 8-8 Defensive upgrades lift entire team 10. Chargers 5 12-4 Can Brees keep Rivers on bench again? 11. Ravens 11 9-7 QB Boller must make use of new receivers 12. Jets 8 10-6 Have drafted well on defense 13. Seahawks 10 9-7 Best team in underwhelming NFC West 14. Jaguars 13 9-7 Might be league's surprise team 15. Packers 7 10-6 Threat with No. 4 at QB, despite defense 16. Bengals 16 8-8 Run defense just has to get better 17. Chiefs 19 7-9 Will go as far as retooled defense will take them 18. Cowboys 21 6-10 Defense has new look in Big D 19. Giants 24 6-10 Need Manning, Strahan to stay healthy 20. Rams 14 8-8 Revitalized defense must reverse slide 21. Texans 20 7-9 O-line must protect quarterback Carr 22. Lions 22 6-10 Great individual talent must jell as team 23. Saints 17 8-8 Emotional favorite after Hurricane Katrina 24. Cardinals 25 6-10 Will start seven draft picks from '04 and '05 25. Raiders 29 #0-1 Looked much better in opener vs. Pats 26. Redskins 23 6-10 Yes, the offense is that bad 27. Buccaneers 26 5-11 Young players need time to develop 28. Titans 28 5-11 Results of $27 million payroll reduction will show 29. Bears 27 5-11 No choice but to start rookie QB Orton 30. Dolphins 30 4-12 QB instability is major problem 31. Browns 31 4-12 Penalties hurt them in preseason 32. 49ers 32 2-14 Long rebuilding process begins for Nolan * - Where team was ranked at the end of last regular season # - Game Thursday night" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical TBD Guy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The Bills really thumped a team many sports writers said should be contending for a playoff spot and maybe their division title. 437673[/snapback] Who was saying division title? This being the same division that the Colts play in? I agree, though, that the Texans were a worthy team that we soundly beat. Plus, our young offense deserves to be cut some early season slack. If we played the Texans again in December, I bet a lot of those field goals would have been touchdowns. Anyway, if a Bills media lovefest is what everyone wants, expect to wait at least another week. Currently there are 16 undefeated teams, which is way too many for the superficial media to analyze. After Week 2, that undefeated number should drop to about 10. If we're among this elite 2-0 group, we'll definitely stand out among the list of usual suspects (Pats, Colts, Steelers, etc...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Yes, I noticed that too. I hope it stays that way until week 8 or so. Then they can look up and say, "hey, the bills are 6-2" Or "Hey, the Bills are 7-1". That would be ok with me.... 437603[/snapback] Na, if the Bills knockoff TB, some will start to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Na, if the Bills knockoff TB, some will start to notice. 438046[/snapback] Indeed. TB is certainly a bit down on their luck, but they have enough good players to win outright if the opposition has turnovers. They have talented players, and HC Gruden and staff aren't bums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Indeed. TB is certainly a bit down on their luck, but they have enough good players to win outright if the opposition has turnovers. They have talented players, and HC Gruden and staff aren't bums. 438061[/snapback] Yes, but if we beat them, people will say they really weren't very good. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Yes, but if we beat them, people will say they really weren't very good. PTR 438188[/snapback] Yes, they would. Beating the Falcons will not be ignored or dismissed easily, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnboy1977 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 After scanning the big websites, (SI, Sporting News, USA Today, ESPN etc.) there is next to nothing about the Bills and Losman's performance. Actually that's fine with me. Better we lurk in the shadows a while longer. PTR 437570[/snapback] The Bills never get national attention. Houston vs. Buffalo is not a marquee matchup. Wait until we play bigger teams like ATL and then of course NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 In two words: Who Cares? I don't give a damn what the national media thinks about Buffalo. Unless we start 5-0, the media won't give buffalo any attention until we play NE, and then it'll be mostly 'brady always torches buffalo's d'. Buffalo was impressive in victory yesterday, and should be trying to work on their red zone production and figure out how to move the ball against a stout tampa D and how to quiet an efficent Tampa running attack. 437660[/snapback] Agree, agree, agree, and agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 No mention so far on ESPN Primetime or NFL Total Access either...as far as i can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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