silvermike Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So, we play the Lions tonight. A late August game against Detroit is going to be familiar, because we've got this matchup every damn year since 2002. That's ten games in the books so far - in the worst ongoing traditional game in sports. Consider the following: 1.) The NFL preseason is always terrible. We know that - after a long offseason, the first game might feel like a drink of water at the end of a desert march, but it quickly degenerates into a month-long panic attack based on key injuries. This year more than most. 2.) The 4th preseason game is especially terrible. The key work is all done, and the starters stay home. So in a meaningless NFL game, this one doesn't even feature familiar faces. It's not even a preview. 3.) The Lions are terrible. At 51-125, they have the worst record in the NFL since this series began. 4.) The Bills are terrible. Sadly true. 27th out of 32 teams in total record for the past decade (thanks Lions, Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, and Rams). But we've got a secret weapon: no other team has missed the playoffs every year in that span. 5.) The games are terrible. Even for preseason, these are some clunkers. One team or the other regularly fails to score a touchdown. 6.) We always lose. Not always, but we're currently riding a FIVE game losing streak in this dud of duds. This would be higher, but I'm not sure it wouldn't be more embarrassing to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle flap Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Agreed that it may be the worst series in sports, but I'm actually intrigued by tonight's installment. I can't lie and say I'm not interested in watching the Bills handle their QB situation. If one or more of them carve it up, I'll be slightly relieved. On the flip side, if they don't, I won't be any more skeptical, as my expectations are already nil. Granted, I know that they'll be facing 3rd and 4th stringers for the most part. But those bubble guys will be playing their butts off, unlike starters who would simply be going through the motions. So while it might not mean much, and the game most likely will be a puddle of hot garbage water like the rest, I must admit this year's edition of the worst series in sports at least has the potential to be somewhat entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetrap08 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So then don't watch it nobody is holding a gun to your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 How is any 4th pre-season game any better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 and this is news ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKelso'sHelmet Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 i for one would love to watch the 14 games, in their enterity, back to back! anyone want to get high and have a marathon with me? we can stroll down memory lane, watching the likes of Kendrick Office and C.J. Ah You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So, we play the Lions tonight. A late August game against Detroit is going to be familiar, because we've got this matchup every damn year since 2002. That's ten games in the books so far - in the worst ongoing traditional game in sports. Consider the following: 1.) The NFL preseason is always terrible. We know that - after a long offseason, the first game might feel like a drink of water at the end of a desert march, but it quickly degenerates into a month-long panic attack based on key injuries. This year more than most. 2.) The 4th preseason game is especially terrible. The key work is all done, and the starters stay home. So in a meaningless NFL game, this one doesn't even feature familiar faces. It's not even a preview. 3.) The Lions are terrible. At 51-125, they have the worst record in the NFL since this series began. 4.) The Bills are terrible. Sadly true. 27th out of 32 teams in total record for the past decade (thanks Lions, Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, and Rams). But we've got a secret weapon: no other team has missed the playoffs every year in that span. 5.) The games are terrible. Even for preseason, these are some clunkers. One team or the other regularly fails to score a touchdown. 6.) We always lose. Not always, but we're currently riding a FIVE game losing streak in this dud of duds. This would be higher, but I'm not sure it wouldn't be more embarrassing to win. Wow, nice breakdown. Certainly a candidate for worst series in sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 the worst in sports Lions crushed the Putrids last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I do wonder why this arrangement came about?? Is it that RW likes playing a game every other year in Detroit, relives childhood memories?? Feels he's giving something back to Detroit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I do wonder why this arrangement came about?? Is it that RW likes playing a game every other year in Detroit, relives childhood memories?? Feels he's giving something back to Detroit?? That, and he's friends with the Fords. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Preseason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsguy Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 So, we play the Lions tonight. A late August game against Detroit is going to be familiar, because we've got this matchup every damn year since 2002. That's ten games in the books so far - in the worst ongoing traditional game in sports. Consider the following: 1.) The NFL preseason is always terrible. We know that - after a long offseason, the first game might feel like a drink of water at the end of a desert march, but it quickly degenerates into a month-long panic attack based on key injuries. This year more than most. 2.) The 4th preseason game is especially terrible. The key work is all done, and the starters stay home. So in a meaningless NFL game, this one doesn't even feature familiar faces. It's not even a preview. 3.) The Lions are terrible. At 51-125, they have the worst record in the NFL since this series began. 4.) The Bills are terrible. Sadly true. 27th out of 32 teams in total record for the past decade (thanks Lions, Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, and Rams). But we've got a secret weapon: no other team has missed the playoffs every year in that span. 5.) The games are terrible. Even for preseason, these are some clunkers. One team or the other regularly fails to score a touchdown. 6.) We always lose. Not always, but we're currently riding a FIVE game losing streak in this dud of duds. This would be higher, but I'm not sure it wouldn't be more embarrassing to win. Ralph Wilson lives in Detroit and he wants the series to continue. The main point should be is how the billionaire owners manage to extort regular season prices from fans for meaningless practice games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ralph Wilson lives in Detroit and he wants the series to continue. The main point should be is how the billionaire owners manage to extort regular season prices from fans for meaningless practice games. Bigger point the fans that pay the money (season ticket holders) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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