billsfan_34 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I believe in all sports the team takes on its identity of the coach. And it appears the Bills are doing just that. From the players being mentally and physically tougher and the comraderie we are beginning to see, one has to believe our beloved Bills are on the right track. When was the last time we saw our HC stick up for his players the way Chan has? Its been awhile to say the least. I wont point to specifics as they have already been discussed. Now we may not win more than 8 games this year due to some areas of weakness in talent, but I think next year will be the real turning point. So sit back everyone and enjoy the ride...I think it will be interesting and exciting again. Does everyone feel we are on the path to success? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) In today's press conference, Gailey said the WRs were actually playing worse rather than better. When was the last time you heard a coach say that? What he meant was they were making more mental errors, not that they sucked. Gailey is not going to let anyone get away doing a half-assed job. That alone will make us a better team. PTR Edited August 24, 2010 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 In today's press conference, Gailey said the WRs were actually playing worse rather than better. When was the last time you heard a coach say that? What he meant was they were making more mental errors, not that they sucked. Gailey is not going to let anyone get away doing a half-assed job. That alone will make us a better team. PTR He must be talking about Jackson and Roscoe and Evans because Hardly can't possibly be getting any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I think what we lack in overall talent, we'll make up with our physical and mental toughness. I look at teams like Houston and think how good they could if they only had a half way decent coach. The Texans have so much talent, but lack discipline- the fault of their coach- Gary Kubiac. Houston is a team that plays to the level of their opponents; but put a guy like Chan in Houston and they'd be playoff bound! I admit that I wasn't on board with Chan in the beginning- but that was then. It's so nice to finally think that we'll have a tough, disciplined team! Get ready for week 1- 'Fins your going to get a beat down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Confidence is a hell of a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Lets just walk. Earn swagger in the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need therapy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Earn swagger in the regular season. Agreed, but I'd much rather have a team that has confidence coming into the regular season than one that is in total disarray like last year. Let's hope we are all singing Chan Gailey's praises at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Confidence is a hell of a thing. Hey now! I still think we are an 8-8 team, +/- 2, but we will play much better this year. The reason why I'm so confident in week 1 is that: a. We usually play the Fins tough b. Game is being played in Buffalo.... The home opener c. Virtually no tape will exist on our team Now, week two at GB is a different story that will be a hard game Edited August 25, 2010 by saundena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hey now! I still think we are an 8-8 team, +/- 2, but we will play much better this year. The reason why I'm so confident in week 1 is that: a. We usually play the Fins tough b. Game is being played in Buffalo.... The home opener c. Virtually no tape will exist on our team Now, week two at GB is a different story that will be a hard game The GB game will be hard...but at least we wont have the "its hard to win in the NFL" mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpl6876 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I believe in all sports the team takes on its identity of the coach. And it appears the Bills are doing just that. From the players being mentally and physically tougher and the comraderie we are beginning to see, one has to believe our beloved Bills are on the right track. When was the last time we saw our HC stick up for his players the way Chan has? Its been awhile to say the least. I wont point to specifics as they have already been discussed. Now we may not win more than 8 games this year due to some areas of weakness in talent, but I think next year will be the real turning point. So sit back everyone and enjoy the ride...I think it will be interesting and exciting again. Does everyone feel we are on the path to success? I appreciate your opinion. I too am excited about the upcoming season. I am excited to see a new adequate head coach with inexperienced coordinators take over a less than talented team. I am anxious to see what happens. I am hopeful we can get some wins, be competitive , and build for the future. As far as a "swagger," I don't see it. What makes you say that we are getting a swagger? Can you validate the Bills swagger? I am being serious and not trying to be a dick. I did like how they looked vs Indy but I wouldn't call it a swagger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoobydum Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 You call one of us out, you call all of us out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Clearly, Gailey has a confident, surly, edgy persona that hints at nasty. But other than this (which is clearly an appealing change from nice-guy Jauron), what other evidence is there that the team is developing a swagger? How does a team demonstrate swagger in the preseason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 So far I like what I see. In practice Chan was in control and you saw the players absorb his confidence. Then came the Skins game and I was shocked how poorly they played. Then the Indy game...we don't know yet which effort reflects this team. I just think we need to see a few games that count before we talk swagger. Swagger is for winners - but so far - so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 In today's press conference, Gailey said the WRs were actually playing worse rather than better. When was the last time you heard a coach say that? What he meant was they were making more mental errors, not that they sucked. Gailey is not going to let anyone get away doing a half-assed job. That alone will make us a better team. PTR Chan also said he is "excited" about what Parrish is going to bring to the offense. That will ruffle some feathers around here -- you know, the crowd who "know" Roscoe can't cut it as a WR simply because the knuckleheads who have been designing game plans for the past four years have had their heads up their butts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 In today's press conference, Gailey said the WRs were actually playing worse rather than better. When was the last time you heard a coach say that? What he meant was they were making more mental errors, not that they sucked. Gailey is not going to let anyone get away doing a half-assed job. That alone will make us a better team. PTR Or at the very least, crappy players will be accountable, for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hansen Forever Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think what we lack in overall talent, we'll make up with our physical and mental toughness. I look at teams like Houston and think how good they could if they only had a half way decent coach. The Texans have so much talent, but lack discipline- the fault of their coach- Gary Kubiac. Houston is a team that plays to the level of their opponents; but put a guy like Chan in Houston and they'd be playoff bound! I admit that I wasn't on board with Chan in the beginning- but that was then. It's so nice to finally think that we'll have a tough, disciplined team! Get ready for week 1- 'Fins your going to get a beat down! When was the last time that we had less penalities than our opponents? Chan is making a significant differenc in the day to day functions. He is showing style, consistency and professionalism. The Bills may not make the playoffs this year, but they are certainly showing significant signs of improvement this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 stagger maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 we r definite favorites heading into next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I believe in all sports the team takes on its identity of the coach. And it appears the Bills are doing just that. From the players being mentally and physically tougher and the comraderie we are beginning to see, one has to believe our beloved Bills are on the right track. When was the last time we saw our HC stick up for his players the way Chan has? Its been awhile to say the least. I wont point to specifics as they have already been discussed. Now we may not win more than 8 games this year due to some areas of weakness in talent, but I think next year will be the real turning point. So sit back everyone and enjoy the ride...I think it will be interesting and exciting again. Does everyone feel we are on the path to success? This team is Anti-Swagger! Instead , they are BUTCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I believe in all sports the team takes on its identity of the coach. And it appears the Bills are doing just that. From the players being mentally and physically tougher and the comraderie we are beginning to see, one has to believe our beloved Bills are on the right track. When was the last time we saw our HC stick up for his players the way Chan has? Its been awhile to say the least. I wont point to specifics as they have already been discussed. Now we may not win more than 8 games this year due to some areas of weakness in talent, but I think next year will be the real turning point. So sit back everyone and enjoy the ride...I think it will be interesting and exciting again. Does everyone feel we are on the path to success? That swagger is gonna get jacked by every team they play this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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