RuntheDamnBall Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Before Big Ben the steelers struggled for quite a while Sort of. They had enough stability at coach and in other areas of the team to make the playoffs, and deep into it, with Neil O'Donnell, Kordell Stewart, and Tommy Maddox. Better than we can say for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 so....should we all just quit now and reconvene after opening weekend? or do we have to wait until after the first win? or, can we all stick around but only if we promise to exclusively B word about how bad the bills are and how everything is meaningless until they win enough games to satisfy even the most miserable inhabitants of this board (or under the bridge leading to it)? Two years ago, the team started off strong and then fell apart for the second half of the season. Therefore, you are not allowed to feel good about the team until they have won at least nine or ten games. Any good feelings or enthusasim before that point is an indication that you have drunk the kool aid. It almost sounds like you have to be a band wagon fan to be a serious fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) Two years ago, the team started off strong and then fell apart for the second half of the season. Therefore, you are not allowed to feel good about the team until they have won at least nine or ten games. Any good feelings or enthusasim before that point is an indication that you have drunk the kool aid. It almost sounds like you have to be a band wagon fan to be a serious fan. No I think you have it backwards... A serious fan sticks their team through thick and thin, a bandwagon fan is what you sound like, you are "not allowed" to feel good about your team or be optimistic over offseason moves because they don't have a 10 win season? Did you come from the Pats forum? Absolutely ridiculous Edited May 19, 2013 by TX BillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) No I think you have it backwards... A serious fan sticks their team through thick and thin, a bandwagon fan is what you sound like, you are "not allowed" to feel good about your team or be optimistic over offseason moves because they don't have a 10 win season? Did you come from the Pats forum? Absolutely ridiculous you need to tweek your sarcasm filter. apparently, something got lost in translation there. [ Edited May 19, 2013 by swnybillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 you need to tweek your sarcasm filter. apparently, something got lost in translation there. [ Thank you. I wish there was a "sarcasm" emoticon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thank you. I wish there was a "sarcasm" emoticon. i think the guy with shades ( ) is pretty close but sometimes it seems to water it down if you have to tell people you are being sarcastic. unfortunately, the delivery is pretty much lost in typing. so we are often times left to play the "let's see who gets me and who thinks i'm a raging doosh bag" game. as an aside, i think that the game is so much fun that i don't care if the sarcasm gets lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The Steeler Way ? No coincidence they have had a decent QB in place for the last 10 years. I wonder how the Bills would have fared with Big Ben in the last 10 years. And how would the Steelers have fared with Losman, Fitzpatrick & Edwards. With a decent QB who can win games and especially win close games at the end life is a lot easier. Massive impact in the Wins column and makes everyone look good. Not sure how much impact Whaley had on the successful Pittsburgh teams and how much credit he deserves. If EJ turns out above average then Whaley will probably enjoy a long and happy stay as GM. And don't forget the Best Defensive Coordinator in the league and we let him slip through our fingers by keeping Jerry Gray as DC (In Williams last year). Unfortunately when the bell came calling in Pittsburgh the next season, Dick was gone in spite of Mike Mularkey offering him the same role. Too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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