We have between Bills 5/22 spots and 9/22 from posters. I think the 5 is very harsh and even if the 9s concede a spot, you are left with the Bills beating this team 3 out of 4 is it? Is Bills coaching and scheme that much better? No i don't think so. Is it all luck? No I don't think so. The Bills are actually better on paper than some of our more pessimistic posters think. Especially on the O-Line!
OL Dawkins, Edwards, Torrence and Brown are better than Stanely, Voorhees, Faale and Rosengarten
Skill Coleman over Bateman
QB Allen
DL Oliver
LB Milano
DB Benford
I get arguably 9 of 22.
I going with 13-4/14-3. I think the early schedule, even if we lose week 1, should help us get off to a great start. Thus, the rest of the schedule which is tougher, should be complimented by developing younger players being more productive.
It can be reasonably argued IMO that this trade is not great for either team. The Cowboys traded a young difference maker who they alienated. The Packers spent a ton of money on a non QB. The Cowboys could end up being better for it 3-4 years down the road. The Packers could win a Super Bowl-doubtful. All in all, it isn't a slam dunk for either team and has a ton of risk.
I'm not a fan of this, 47M/yr which is QB money, a pro bowl type player and 2 #1s. If the Bills traded Oliver, 2 1s and paid him 47M I wouldn't be happy. Parsons better be healthy and Lawrence Taylor.
The offense will be at least as good-unless Josh gets hurt. The defense and ST will be better. Especially the defense as the season progresses and IF! we don't have too many injuries. The early schedule looks like we should have a great start. I'd expect 13-4/14-3 and top seed.