mike schopp is my dad Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 I can't see how concern about a team that has lost three of four and wasn't beating bad teams convincingly in the weeks before that is Chicken Little-ism. I also wouldn't consider any game an easy win at this point. I like the positive atmosphere, but the positive people can be just as obnoxious as the negative people. How about a realistic perspective? The Bills' record to this point in the season is solid, but Miami is surging, the Patriots keep finding ways to win, and the Jets...well, their record is the same as Buffalo's. I love this team and hope for the best, but to ignore the fact that there is reason for serious concern is just myopic.
Steely Dan Posted November 3, 2008 Author Posted November 3, 2008 I can't see how concern about a team that has lost three of four and wasn't beating bad teams convincingly in the weeks before that is Chicken Little-ism. I also wouldn't consider any game an easy win at this point. I like the positive atmosphere, but the positive people can be just as obnoxious as the negative people. How about a realistic perspective? The Bills' record to this point in the season is solid, but Miami is surging, the Patriots keep finding ways to win, and the Jets...well, their record is the same as Buffalo's. I love this team and hope for the best, but to ignore the fact that there is reason for serious concern is just myopic. There is a big difference between some concern and complete doom and gloom. Are the losses nothing to worry about? No. However, it isn't the end of the world. My major criticism would be that when they can't run up the middle try running outside a few times. I don't recall them doing that much if at all.
TheChimp Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Even the holier than thous have to admit that the team is playing like lost little boys out there recently, though, right?
Since 1972 Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Same here. First the team's play calling is too conservative and therefore poor play calling. Then when it's not conservative it's poor play calling. The fake punt would've worked except for a penalty. The 4th and one wasn't a conservative call and if the guys make it then Jauron's a genius. At least be consistent people!! We're as consistent as the team is!
Since 1972 Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 In no way is next week a must win. KC, SF, Cle, Mia, NYJ... 5 teams we can easily beat... this translates to 10 wins... the other 3 games are NE (2x) and Den. We can beat Denver giving us 11 wins. The key is that we can't take a loss next week as the end of the world. we have a favorable schedule for at least 10 wins. Of course, we can easily beat Mia&NYJ. Because we have alredy proven that, right? Woops, my bad. And the Cle what is the Bills record on Monday night games? KC in KC thats automatic, right? Okay maybe SF will be the easy one??
JPicc2114 Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 I never got my hopes up.. I predicted 7-9 or 8-8 before the season and I am sticking to it. But look at it this way.. at least we are entertained every week, they play competitive.
cåblelady Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 The team has a lot of areas to improve but the sky is far from hitting the ground. Oh, yeah? You should have been at the game. Can't put into print what was being said there. WE SUCK!
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Oh, yeah? You should have been at the game. Can't put into print what was being said there. WE SUCK! Yeah, because what the fans say at the game determines how good the team is. If we suck, so do the jets, patriots, ravens, bears, eagles, falcons, and cardinals. They are all 5-3 too. But all you pessimists are guaranteeing a loss against the Pats* next week. But they suck. But wait, we suck too...It's amazing how quickly some people push the panic button.
cåblelady Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 ..It's amazing how quickly some people push the panic button. Who's panicking? I'm pissed.
dave mcbride Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 I bet you were one of the people predicting a 12-4 finish too. Can't get too high, can't get too low boys. Actually, I wasn't - I've been predicting 10-6 for a while, but expected them to beat the Jets at home. Oh well.
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