Mark VI Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 From the Olean Times, some stark reality . The Bills’ nine wins came against teams with a 55-89 record (.382 pct.) and only two clubs, the Jets (10-6) and Seahawks (9-7), that finished with winning records. By contrast, their seven losses were to teams with a combined mark of 76-36 (.679 pct.), the only one with a losing season in that group being Oakland (5-11). In short, Buffalo was 7-1 against non-winning clubs and 2-6 against teams over .500. Thus, the question. Are the Bills on the cusp of joining the NFL’s elite, or are they merely at the top of the middle class? That winning streak came against below average to bad teams. 9-7 may be as good as this team actaully is. Bills obviously can't beat the Steelers or Pats. Where do the Bills need to get stronger or receive better production ? 1. 2-3 OL positions 2. TE 3. #3 WR 4. QB 5. DE - Must improve against the run 6. Secondary depth Playcalling plays a part but often the positions mentioned above failed to play up to expectations. So can the present players improve or do the Bills actually need to make changes several positions to compete with the " A " teams ? Some have suggested we are 1,2 players away. I'm thinking it's much more than that or some of the present cast needs to elevate their games considerably. Bills are indeed moving in the right direction but lets not kid ourselves. We need more upgrading than people think. Good teams push us around. TD has some work to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I think they're 2 and a half players away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 i think the important thing is we don't need alot of KEY positions upgraded....... how tough is it to find a #3 WR? a decent guard? secondary depth? run stopping DE? all of those things can be found in the draft or cheaply in free agency....... and forgot about the QB position......we won't be doing anything in that area, and with this style of offense i don't see why we would...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 They're about seven players and a uniform switch to the 1973 vintage threads away.... Best Bills uni ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I think we're 3.1415927 players away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I think they're 2 and a half players away. This must mean that you think we should bring back Flutie along w/ a couple of other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I think we're 3.1415927 players away... 195746[/snapback] i beg to differ, i think we're more like 3.14159265 players away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 i beg to differ, i think we're more like 3.14159265 players away 195749[/snapback] Pffffffffttttttt 3.14159265358979323846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 ihow tough is it to find a #3 WR? a decent guard? secondary depth? run stopping DE? all of those things can be found in the draft or cheaply in free agency....... 195726[/snapback] Lessee - they've tried Brown, Reed, Shaw, Pucillo, Sobieski, Wire, Reese, Ritzmann, Denney and so forth. Seems to be hard enough so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Pffffffffttttttt 3.14159265358979323846 195753[/snapback] 3.1415926535897932384626433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 3.1415926535897932384626433 195756[/snapback] 3.141592653589793238462643383 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 uhm Kicker? That seems to be a no brainer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 uhm Kicker?That seems to be a no brainer though. 195779[/snapback] Mark is president of the Lindell fan club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Lessee - they've tried Brown, Reed, Shaw, Pucillo, Sobieski, Wire, Reese, Ritzmann, Denney and so forth. Seems to be hard enough so far... 195755[/snapback] while also trying to fill KEY positions........thus, the secondary positions weren't a priority when the starters blow.......now that the starters are set, it's time to work on depth........one thing at a time and oh yeah, it's too early to call josh a bust in my eyes....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Mark is president of the Lindell fan club! 195782[/snapback] Definitely need a Kicker. Mike Nugent would be a huge upgrade, especially on kickoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Definitely need a Kicker. Mike Nugent would be a huge upgrade, especially on kickoffs. 195788[/snapback] For a kicker, he's a freak. Where would you seriously consider taking him 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 For a kicker, he's a freak. Where would you seriously consider taking him 3? 195792[/snapback] He'll go in the 2nd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 He'll go in the 2nd round. 195794[/snapback] In light of the 6-7 needs you mention above could you do it? He could outright win 2-3 games per year based on FGs, then factor in field position...I always wished the Bills had drafted Gary Anderson, he was a good kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 ..I always wished the Bills had drafted Gary Anderson, he was a good kicker. 195799[/snapback] Why did Anderson have to kick poorly, back in his rookie year ? I believe he missed all 5 of his FG attempts in that Bills pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Keep an eye on the BYU kicker. Matt Payne, 6-4, 234 lbs. He's a big guy and likes to get in on the tackle. I saw him kick a 53 yarder this year. Then again, I looked over his stats for this past year, and he was only 15 of 22 on FGs. However, he did make 4 of 5 from 50 yards or more. He also had 21 touchbacks on kickoffs. Plus, he was the punter as well and averaged over 45 yards on his punts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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