[I see its us having to put a middle finger to the world again]

as one already pointed out we were just a few plays away from being a 9-7 or 10-6 team last year.

 

Loss to Atlanta in OT because of 2 fumbles

Loss to NE because of a dropped first down pass

Loss to Cleveland because of a QB change mod game

Loss to the Jets because Rogers was toasted more than a bagel

Loss to the Chiefs because of a QB we didn't expect to play

 

Being down to our 3rd QB in 2 games made all the difference in the world. If EJ stays healthy we win at least 2 more of those games. If Stevie and Chandler don't drop passes and fumble the ball away that's another 2. And if we don't have a major liability in at CB we win a 3rd.

 

5 games right there off the top of my head. Came down to 1 play really in each one. Care to argue that 1 stud player or healthy play from your QB won't make a difference?

Were their any games the Bills Won, that they could of/should of lost if not but for a few plays?

[I think we are closer than we have been in years]

I threw a horseshoe once and it landed close to the stake.

[It's a FUMBLE!!!]

2

Damn! we could have hit that ever elusive 8-8 mark.

[What if EJ Stinks or Gets Injured Again?]

Yup. And obviously Whaley and Marrone aren't terribly worried about Manuel or they would have not traded next years first round draft pick for Watkins.

They know more than we do so don't worry, be happy at this point

Nice disclaimer

[LAMP My weekend]

Great story!

[Why do YOU think the Bills will finish below .500?]

This thread is frustrating. The bottom line from my perspective is there is not enough to make a decision on EJ. He played 10 games, was hurt three times, and missed as a rookie part of training camp. Now if he goes through OTA's, camp, and plays the season and still has erratic play with poor decisions, I'm happy to jump on the bandwagon next year for drafting a new QB. Now if he makes progress, shows improvement in his play, and starts taking a step forward, then I'd rather use top picks with surrounding him with talent.

 

The beginning of this thread is pessimistic with asking why we'll fail. I'd rather see a thread of why we'll win. It's May so my belief is we go 9-7 to 10-6, against a tough schedule. We're not going to lose all of those games at the end of the year. If I were to take a gloom and doom attitude, why even watch the Bills? That's depressing.

 

I say we have a heck of a draft, Kiko kills it on the weak side, Spikes hammers RB up the middle, especially against the Pats, Mario has a great season with edge penetration, and Kyle collapses the pocket. EJ with the time to develop, moves forward, has more weapons with whoever we draft, SJ comes back as he is healthy, and we get one to two decent linemen in the draft.

How do you think the "gloom and doom attitude" was born?..when was the last non-depressing season the Bills had??

[Corey Graham to move to FS per Marrone]

As long as it doesn't hurt us elsewhere, I am all for getting Robey more playing time.

[Spikes confirmed visiting OBD. Confirmed Signed]

Hello, I'm Alan Branch...

One is the loneliest number since the number..."3DN"

[Spikes confirmed visiting OBD. Confirmed Signed]

Yeah, I'm not that excited about this. At least a 2 year deal would have been better. Makes you think he really doesn't want to be here.

One year deals = stepping stone. How many players after one year deals sign a multi-year deal the following season with the same team?

[Scott chandler re signs with Bills]

I'm pleased. One less spot to worry about.

 

Chandler had a couple rough spots this season with a couple of bad drops and being tragically misused in the beginning of the season. (I thought I was going to break my TV whenever we sent him out into the flat for a 0-1 yard pickup)

 

He can't juke my trash can, but he has good hands and gets open in the middle of the field. Seriously, he's not a run-after-catch kind of guy, why flair him out into the flat for a 1 yard gain???? Thankfully they stopped throwing to him on that route.

 

But he's a competent Tight-End and better than what we've had in YEARS.

I don't like it when my "good hands" TE has "bad drops".

[Bills 6.5 win total over under]

Ive been a Bills fan since I was 4 yrs old, granted im only 24 but i live and breath Buffalo and i always have hope. I grew up in NJ and moved after 12 years to Chicago. It doesnt matter where you are from, you have to billieve, Without us fans, we wouldn't have a team here anymore.

 

Ps I was born in 1990 to a NY Giants fan of a father and a Cowboys fan of a mother, it doesnt matter the odds we just have to keep billieving

So every year since you were 9 yrs old, you have expected playoffs? Man, this team really can (heart) string us along. To the OP I have to go with UNDER.

[Chris Williams signed]

My point is getting missed here.....

 

Did those teams bench Williams in favor of another player on their team?

When you are a starter on a "non-competitive" team like the Rams, who are they going to bench him for?

[Chris Williams signed]

^{Would the signing of CW be considered an "aggressive" FA signing?}

[Everson Griffen & the rising cost of FAs]

I disagree. I think the Bills are a very nicely talented team poised to win if EJ emerges.

I will think the Bills are a very nicely talented team when they make the damn playoffs.

[Detroit Lions owner dies]

Sad news indeed.

[whats wrong with Thad Lewis?]

I like Thad as a back up. He doesnt play scared, hes athletic with a decent arm. I agree he puts the ball on the ground to much for my liking but that is a issue they can fix.

How long has he been in the league and how long does it take to "fix" it?

[James Jones FA WR]

Don't worry I have every confidence that the Bills will blow some this year..

[Bills quietly move up to #7 overall defense in NFL]

Still waiting for them to loudly move up out of the basement

[[closed]Worst Franchise in the NFL: Exhibit A]

Boo frickin' hoo. This game would have been blacked out because "the best fans in the NFL" wouldn't have bought tickets to see an NFC team in December with the Bills at 4-7.

 

PTR

Maybe "the best fans in the NFL" would buy tickets in Dec. if the team wasn't 4-7.

[A Few Thoughts About The Game, in no particular order.....]

That Falcon team with QB Matt Ryan, WR Roddy white, RB Steven Jackson, future HoF TE Tony Gonzalez is a lot better team then their record indicates.

 

EJ didn't turn the ball over, and he didn't lose that game for the Bills. Bad luck lost that game today IMO. Shi ...stuff happens.

 

 

I'm not gonna cry over this loss because I realize they are a few players away from being a very, very good team

Really? "A few players away..." translates into how many years?

[Official Playoff Possibilities Thread]

Not to be a downer but the Bills will probably do what they always do.

 

They will lose enough games to miss the playoffs but win enough for us to miss out on having a top pick.

 

That being said, I hope the Bills win out and make the playoffs!

 

Go Bills!!

 

CBF

Sounds about right

[Robert Woods and Stevie Both Out on Sunday vs the Jets]

If there's any good news here, it's that EJ practiced with the guys who will be playing all week. I think that's significant.

Significant enough that the excuses of " injuries "and "missing receivers he is comfortable with" won't be used?

[3-13 Is A Possibility]

If Bills lose with EJ @ Pittsburg they have the excuse that EJ is "rusty" and if the following week is a loss well, "the jets had extra time to prepare".

[Prediction Thread for Bills - Chefs]

I'm afraid it will be another "entertaining" loss for Bills fans.

[Flynn, Lewis or Tuel....or Dixon (updated w/Dixon)]

I ask not to trash Lewis' performance nor to look back on the past for anything more then going forward to next week. Lewis was pretty banged up today, and definitely struggling to keep composure but played with admirable heart.

 

Jeff Tuel is on this list out of fairness.

 

Whine that there are too many questions if you want, but I am curious what errybody thanks. Thinks for your time.

Actually, I wish there were more options...better options. Why can't we "trash" Lewis' performance, you got to defend it?