Nah, they're just toying with us.....setting us up for the mother of all criticisms. "The Bills: Most Dissapointing Team of 2008"
It's a win - win situation for the evil press. If we make the playoffs, they can say "we told you so". If we miss the playoffs, they'll have a fun time blasting us.
If we win, they win....if we lose they still win.