erynthered Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Not a big fan of the writer James Walker for ESPN, but I believe we pretty much figued this before you James. http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/42568/bills-dreamnightmare-scenarios Dream scenario (11-5): It would be a dream for Bills fans to see their team back in the playoffs for the first time in 13 years. The last time we saw Buffalo make the postseason, the Bills were the victim of the “Music City Miracle” in 1999. It has been a long line of disappointments and underachieving since that historic play. (Many Bills fans still contend that was a forward pass, by the way.) This year’s team looks poised to break the streak. This is the best team, on paper, that Buffalo has had in a long time. The offense will be dangerous if quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick improves his consistency in the passing game and Fred Jackson, C.J. Spiller and the running game stay consistent. Buffalo also made improvements to the defense, including drafting corner Stephon Gilmore in the first round and adding stud defensive ends Mario Williams and Mark Anderson. Chances are, everything won’t fall into place for Buffalo. But this is a sleeper team that does have a chance to make a jump and contend for the playoffs. Nightmare scenario (5-11): Despite all the additions, there is no guarantee the Bills and their coaching staff can bring it all together in one year. What if Fitzpatrick continues to play like the second half of 2011 and is not the long-term solution? What if the defense struggles to make the transition to a 4-3 scheme under new defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt? What if big injuries again decimate this team? A lot can go wrong for the Bills, especially in a division where the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots are expected to dominate. The Bills are trying to catch up and cannot afford to make many mistakes in the AFC East. They were 1-5 against division foes last year. Bills head coach Chan Gailey is only 10-22 in his first two years in Buffalo. He has more talent than he has ever had with the Bills. There are no excuses for Gailey this year. It’s still somewhat of a mystery whether Gailey can coach. But we will find out in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 The dream scenario is full of questions marks. The dream not much different. Fitz doesn't have a lot of experience as a starter is just as much of an issue. However, heading in to the season he will be okay. Then our defensive making a jump back yo the 4-3 when we never really even left the 4-3. And I don't think anyone expects the Patriots to dominate. They were not expected to do this last year, either. Tired of the hype to a team that is losing more then it is gaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 It's not a dream scenario... I expect to win Superbowl 47, and I expect to be undefeated. Seriously. "I expect to be undefeated...I expect to win every game." - Chan Gailey 19 and 0 baby!!!! GO BILLSSS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4Life420 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 dream 19-0 nightmare 0-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 dream 19-0 nightmare 0-16 It's good to see that we have more upside than downside. GO BILLS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Not a big Walker fan. Too much love at the pats* and Jets. Losing respect for ESPN too. Are you listening NFL? Do the NFLN/Time Warner deal, people will watch! Edited May 24, 2012 by judman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 The Patriots and Jets are more relevant than us in recent history, and also have larger markets. Why are people constantly surprised and/or upset that they get more attention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 The Patriots and Jets are more relevant than us in recent history, and also have larger markets. Why are people constantly surprised and/or upset that they get more attention? This is very true. In Buffalo's hayday back in the early 90's the Bills were on national t.v over half their games. I can remember this because if they were not we would have to go to a sports bar to watch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Not a big Walker fan. Too much love at the pats* and Jets. Losing respect for ESPN too. Are you listening NFL? Do the NFLN/Time Warner deal, people will watch! I don't understand how Walker is even employed. Love the comments he gets thrown at him when he's actually blogging instead of vacationing or ripping off AP articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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