Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Too bad you missed the game. The Bills dominated them for 3 quarters of football. Up until a couple of costly turnovers late in the game, they played their arses off, not just hanging with New England, but snotting them for a better part of the game. That's a step in the right direction, isn't it? I mean, it's better than getting man-handled in Tampa or Oakland, right? 491979[/snapback] And guess what? It's still a Loss. I don't give a rat's ass if the "snotted" NE for 3/4. it's the LOSS that matters. SCOREBOARD.
34-78-83 Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I think it is being generally underestimated at how well the Bills played and coached on the road in primetime vs. the superbowl champs who had two weeks to prepare with a genius coach, injuries or not. Not to mention all the Tedy hype and ballwashing that went on. The coaching staff last night especially really showed me something by how they performed vs. BB with a bye week. And I needed to see this because a few of their decisions earlier this season left me lacking faith in their abilites as coaches.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I hate losing, too, but I don't see the point of ranting & raving over a tough loss in a Week 8 game.... unless you're looking to entertain everybody else. That kind of energy is better saved for more important & serious rants... like running Bledsoe out of town. 491982[/snapback] Man, it's not just this week. It's last year's season finale. It's last year's season opener. It's last years sunday nighter in New England. It's the contant beating over the head with the billy-club of horrible football that this "team" subjects us to. How the hell am I supposed to react? Glee? optimism? Screw that.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I think it is being generally underestimated at how well the Bills played and coached on the road in primetime vs. the superbowl champs who had two weeks to prepare with a genius coach, injuries or not. Not to mention all the Tedy hype and ballwashing that went on. The coaching staff last night especially really showed me something by how they performed vs. BB with a bye week. And I needed to see this because a few of their decisions earlier this season left me lacking faith in their abilites as coaches. 491996[/snapback] L.
Bill from NYC Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 L. 492009[/snapback] Glad to have the old JSP back. Both of your personalities are cool, my friend!
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Glad to have the old JSP back. Both of your personalities are cool, my friend! 492023[/snapback] Oh, I'm just overjoyed with YOUR bedsoe dead-horse beating too.
Campy Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 And guess what? It's still a Loss. 491983[/snapback] I'm not arguing that. But they did make a step in the right direction. Anyone who claims otherwise simply hasn't being paying attention.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I'm not arguing that. But they did make a step in the right direction. Anyone who claims otherwise simply hasn't being paying attention. 492032[/snapback] Yeah. OK, well, now I have faith that they'll only lose by 21 to KC after the bye. Faith is for losers. Results are all that matter.
Campy Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Yeah. OK, well, now I have faith that they'll only lose by 21 to KC after the bye. Faith is for losers. Results are all that matter. 492035[/snapback] Considering you thought they'd lose to the Pats by 40, I'll take it.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Considering you thought they'd lose to the Pats by 40, I'll take it. 492042[/snapback] That's what makes it all the more infuriating. I could have handled a 40 point loss. I was expecting it. THIS....this was just torture plain and simple.
Mike in Syracuse Posted October 31, 2005 Author Posted October 31, 2005 Too bad you missed the game. The Bills dominated them for 3 quarters of football. Up until a couple of costly turnovers late in the game, they played their arses off, not just hanging with New England, but snotting them for a better part of the game. That's a step in the right direction, isn't it? I mean, it's better than getting man-handled in Tampa or Oakland, right? 491979[/snapback] Campy, They dominated in time of possession but that's about all they dominated. Unfortunately winning the ToP stat doesn't get you a W. It bears repeating, we were playing against 2nd, 3rd and even 4th stringers!
KOKBILLS Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I'm not arguing that. But they did make a step in the right direction. Anyone who claims otherwise simply hasn't being paying attention. 492032[/snapback] It's only a step in the right direction if it leads to Wins from this point on...They go out and lay another egg...It's a step towards a losing Season and yet another year out of The Playoff picture...Or in other words, a step to nowhere...
Campy Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 It's only a step in the right direction if it leads to Wins from this point on...They go out and lay another egg...It's a step to nowhere... 492091[/snapback] I guess that's one way of looking at it. The opposing viewpoint may be that it's a little too early to start cryin' in yer Cheerios when we haven't even played the next game yet. The Bills are 3-5, 2-1 in the division, and aren't out of it. One only has to look to last season to see that anything's possible. But if the majority here are more concerned with doom and gloom, that's cool. Just don't expect me to buy into it, that's all. Maybe it's my cancer talking, but football season's just too darn short to not make the best of it and to not find a way to enjoy it. To each his own...
Orton's Arm Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 It's only a step in the right direction if it leads to Wins from this point on...They go out and lay another egg...It's a step towards a losing Season and yet another year out of The Playoff picture...Or in other words, a step to nowhere... 492091[/snapback] Or a step to better draft position. At least the team played with pride; an attitude which reflects well on the coaching staff, and which will hopefully carry over into next year.
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