Giaimo25 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I was listening to Jay Mohr and today he had his projections for the 2014 Bills. He projected them at 8-8, and Dan Beyer his update anchor projected us at 7-9. I thought with this time of year upon us, and many of the radio and tv shows doing their version of 32 in 32 guessing what each teams final record will be, that having 1 thread to post all of these predictions might be fun to see what everyone's early predictions are before we "shock the world" once the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/05/13/predicting-every-nfl-teams-2014-record-after-the-draft/#slide8 6-10 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/get-your-money-ready-vegas-releases-win-totals-for-2014-season-051914 6.5 - 9.5 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24476403/here-are-the-predicted-2014-nfl-win-totals 6.5 - 9.5 http://blakeattherightwing.blogspot.com/2014/04/nfl-win-loss-predictions-2014.html'>http://blakeattherightwing.blogspot.com/2014/04/nfl-win-loss-predictions-2014.html 6.5 - 9.5 http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2014-NFL-season-win-total-adjustments.html 6.5 - 9.5 http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/124472/nfl-nation-how-will-your-team-finish 7-9 http://therealsportscave.com/2014/05/13/post-draft-nfl-win-loss-predictions/ 7-9 http://blakeattherightwing.blogspot.com/2014/04/nfl-win-loss-predictions-2014.html 7-9 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24439167/buffalo-bills-2014-nfl-offseason-preview 7-9 We either have the 14th hardest or 23rd hardest schedule according to this: http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/which-nfl-teams-really-have-the-toughest-and-easiest-schedules-in-2014/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giaimo25 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks for the info nanker! So far it seems that most predictions are probably about as good as you would expect for a team that's been down and out for so long. It wasn't that long ago that all of the pre season predictions had us at 3-5 wins and picking top 3 in the draft. The senator in me wants to billieve 16-0, the realist in me thinks 8-8 or 9-7 is probably more likely, but a good or bad bounce, or a good or bad call here or there can easily teeter-toter us to either 7-9 or 10-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 its waaaaaaaaay too early for this thread. Wait until maybe the 2nd or 3rd week of pre-season. Add'l free agents and cuts. Injuries. Surprises on all teams. I'd say start this thread around August 15. I know its painful during the off-season, but its just too early for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giaimo25 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Maddenboy, I see your point, but with all of that going on, it would be interesting to see what one suprise cut, or one injury does to the public (or media's) perception. If we are sitting here and everyone is projecting us around 7-9 now, and all of a sudden one bad preseason game, or one really good one, how much does that sway people predictions? Personally, I thought it would be cool to see how these predictions change from now to kickoff weekend against Chicago, and maybe catch what some of the bigger names on radio and tv are thinking about us, because god knows I can't listen or watch them all (although I do give quite the valiant effort this time of year! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Cue the" our record depends on EJ" posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Cue the" our record depends on EJ" posts. Well it does. You give Aaron Rodgers this roster and the Bills are 14-2. EJ Manuel sucks and the Bills are 6-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Well it does. You give Aaron Rodgers this roster and the Bills are 14-2. EJ Manuel sucks and the Bills are 6-10. Yep. This years record ( and corresponding seasons) depends entirely on how long a leash the FO has on their 'Project Boy' before trading to get a REAL upgrade. Edit: to the OP's challenge, 6-10 is a pretty safe bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Well it does. You give Aaron Rodgers this roster and the Bills are 14-2. EJ Manuel sucks and the Bills are 6-10. Sigh, the enduring thread topic. Just sayin' that there's nothing more anyone can possibly add to the EJ discussion that hasn't been repeated a thousand times already so let's talk about something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sigh, the enduring thread topic. Just sayin' that there's nothing more anyone can possibly add to the EJ discussion that hasn't been repeated a thousand times already so let's talk about something else. I hear ya, and while my opinion on 'the subject' is well known, frankly, no intelligent discussion about the teams future success can be had WITHOUT the biggest question mark being addressed. I'm all ears, though, on an alternative narrative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Honestly, I am beginning to feel that our season might not be won or lost on EJ's shoulders. It's his second season and we can only expect minimal improvement, of which there might not be much of a difference between starter and 2nd string. So reguardless of EJ, we will get one general amount of production out of the QB position. I think the player who may have more of an impact on our team this year is either CJ or Sammy. If CJ can be 2012 productive and other roster upgrades take effect, it would make more of a difference than if he plays at 2013 (injured) production. Same as Sammy, if he gets his roughly projected 60-70 catches, about 1,000 yards and 6-8 tds, it will have a major impact over if he looks lost and has like 35 catches for 400 yards and 1-2 tds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 However, the ?B position has been just that since JK hung up his cleats. That, and we've fielded some pretty stanky squads that didn't have half the talent that this year's seems to - at least on paper. There are no significant holes save one. And that will not be proven until this season draws to a close. I honestly think that 6-10 is what potty training is to a two year old. You can stick to that if you want, but most people advance to greater achievements quickly in their development. From 1997 this is the stank: 6-10 10-6 11-5 8-8 - bye bye Wade 3-13 8-8 6-10 - bye bye Williams-the-hammer 9-7 5-11 - bye bye Kevin Costner 7-9 - hello Tampon 2 7-9 7-9 6-10 - Alas Perry we hardly knew ye 4-12 6-10 6-10 - Fire Chan 6-10 - Dumbo arrives (I can't believe I just said that, but obviously I did... obviously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 However, the ?B position has been just that since JK hung up his cleats. That, and we've fielded some pretty stanky squads that didn't have half the talent that this year's seems to - at least on paper. There are no significant holes save one. And that will not be proven until this season draws to a close. I honestly think that 6-10 is what potty training is to a two year old. You can stick to that if you want, but most people advance to greater achievements quickly in their development. From 1997 this is the stank: 6-10 10-6 11-5 8-8 - bye bye Wade 3-13 8-8 6-10 - bye bye Williams-the-hammer 9-7 5-11 - bye bye Kevin Costner 7-9 - hello Tampon 2 7-9 7-9 6-10 - Alas Perry we hardly knew ye 4-12 6-10 6-10 - Fire Chan 6-10 - Dumbo arrives (I can't believe I just said that, but obviously I did... obviously) Why is Mularkey "Kevin Costner", and Marrone "Dumbo"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Shirley, you can't be Sirius, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Honestly, who cares? The media is always wrong and just react to what just happen (the PAts signed a FA, Super Bowl!). And if you aren't a Bills fan, why would you ever pick them to make the playoffs. Don't worry about the media. just win baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 its waaaaaaaaay too early for this thread. Wait until maybe the 2nd or 3rd week of pre-season. Add'l free agents and cuts. Injuries. Surprises on all teams. I'd say start this thread around August 15. I know its painful during the off-season, but its just too early for this. Disagree on this completely. Rosters really are not going to change that much. You are going to have cuts, free agent signings, and injuries all throughout the year, the main free agency period and the draft period is over, there has been mini-camps and OTAs to get a taste of what you have. This is a completely appropriate time to have this tread active and I venture to say that most teams projections are not going to change much at all barring a major injury (namely, a franchise qb going down). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giaimo25 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Honestly, who cares? The media is always wrong and just react to what just happen (the PAts signed a FA, Super Bowl!). And if you aren't a Bills fan, why would you ever pick them to make the playoffs. Don't worry about the media. just win baby. It's not so much about "worrying" about what the media is going to say, it's more of just wanting to hear different people's perspective. We all come on here, and I'm sure most are like me and check multiple other locations for news about our Bills every day. Even with many posters on here that are doom and gloom, we all are pretty biased towards our team, so it can be refreshing to hear an outside perspective. I enjoy when guys like ice bowl come on here, or some of the browns fans that I can't remember their name right now, and give their view on the team because it is usually pretty unbiased. National attention for the bills is very low, (and rightfully so) so I always get a little excited when I'm driving to or from work and hear them talk about the Bills out here on the radio. (I'm in so Cali, so this is few and far between) I started this, somewhat selfishly, to be able to hear what predictions, or insight I would otherwise miss. It wasn't meant to be a "look at the big bad media disrespecting us, what idiots!" kind of thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Per Nate Davis from USA Today, Bills 3-13: Sammy Watkins needs time to adapt. So will defense, which lost Jairus Byrd and is changing scheme. Again. Really, are you serious, I cannot wait until the Bills make this dude eat his words. I think this is the year the Bills turn the corner, 10-6 and a Wild card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 The assclowns just keep taking stupid shots at us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'll go in the middle of your two projections. 7-9, a return to the glory days of Dick Jauron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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