Kellyto83TD Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 We are now down to just a couple things. How will this D work under JS new system and EJ. If both perform well this team is MORE than talented to not only make the playoffs, but push deep into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 As I just defended EJ in another thread, I agree that this team goes as far as he can take them... I think that's the general consensus, also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I believe that Hackett's development as a play caller and schemer is just as, if not more, important than EJ. He must be put in a position to succeed before he can succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I always feel this way in June. Except DJs last season. I knew that was a train wreck crashing into a dumpster fire. Good news is it's always true. Every new season we are one season closer to that winning season.... Whenever that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since 1972 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I threw a horseshoe once and it landed close to the stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS_ROC Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 It's a fact that we are closer to the next playoff appearance with each year that elapses, so yes... definitely closer this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think we are closer than we have been in years Thanks man, I didn't know you cared! Team has much better depth, talent at skill positions than recent memory. Offensively it will depend on how EJ progresses. Defensively it will depend on stopping the run & whether the front 4 can get pressure on the QB. Special teams depend on Crossman & the punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I believe if the Bills are good enough to make the playoffs then they are good enough to win it all. Very little difference between a playoff team and a Superbowl Champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have the opposite feeling. Usually I'm optimistic about them every year around this time, but not this season. It all stems from having little faith in the QB and zero faith in the coach after seeing what I saw last year. Losing Byrd, Stevie and Pettine doesn't help either. I hope I'm wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I certainly hope the Bills are closer to being relevant than they have been for the past 14 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 As I just defended EJ in another thread, I agree that this team goes as far as he can take them... I think that's the general consensus, also... It's not a consensus because I disagree with your premise. It appears that we have upgraded the talent on the team especially at the WR position which has been totally lacking for years and years. However I think our coaching staff needs to step up for us to have any playoff chances this year. This includes Schwartz, Hackett Jr, and obviously, the main man himself, Coach Marrone, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Right now we're tied for a playoff spot, so yes... yes we are close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I agree we're not a dumpster fire of question marks like in years past. Pinning all of our hopes on a 53-year old Terrell Owens? My god... We've narrowed the dumpster fire of question marks down to a very few, but very key question marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think the new OLmen additions are another important factor. If we hit on 2 OL upgrades then EJ can take us to the playoffs with only decent improvement.....and the new D system as the OP mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) I agree we're not a dumpster fire of question marks like in years past. Pinning all of our hopes on a 53-year old Terrell Owens? My god... We've narrowed the dumpster fire of question marks down to a very few, but very key question marks. I think we are still a dumpster fire of question marks, personally. A better team than in years past, yes... but still way too many question marks to assume we'll have success. Questions at: QB - Obvious OL - Will our rookies and FA pick up improve last year's disaster? WR - A rookie, a FA who has questions, and two second year unprovens make up our core here... LB - We got a run stuffer in the middle, but will be help us in all aspects? DB - Lost our FS, will Williams slide over and replace him? Will Searcy (who I suspect will win SS) do a decent job? Special Teams - Last year a disaster, will they improve this year? Coaching - Will our 2nd year squad do any better? Will Schwartz coach a solid D? Every single group above needs to be significantly better than last year for us to make the playoffs... I'm hoping it happens, but I'm expecting another short season for us. Edited June 26, 2014 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think we are still a dumpster fire of question marks, personally. A better team than in years past, yes... but still way too many question marks to assume we'll have success. Good way of putting it. Good teams have very few question marks, especially at the QB position. We need a lot to break right for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think we are still a dumpster fire of question marks, personally. A better team than in years past, yes... but still way too many question marks to assume we'll have success. Questions at: QB - Obvious OL - Will our rookies and FA pick up improve last year's disaster? WR - A rookie, a FA who has questions, and two second year unprovens make up our core here... LB - We got a run stuffer in the middle, but will be help us in all aspects? DB - Lost our FS, will Williams slide over and replace him? Will Searcy (who I suspect will win SS) do a decent job? Special Teams - Last year a disaster, will they improve this year? Coaching - Will our 2nd year squad do any better? Will Schwartz coach a solid D? Every single group above needs to be significantly better than last year for us to make the playoffs... I'm hoping it happens, but I'm expecting another short season for us. If every single group is significantly better than last year we will not only be making the playoffs, but making a run for the SB. We are well past the era of having teams dominating in all aspects to win SBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oman128 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 One good knockout hit on Tom Brady and EJ looks a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 As I just defended EJ in another thread, I agree that this team goes as far as he can take them... I think that's the general consensus, also... Over and over I'll say our 52 man roster matches the bengals in quality - just a matter if guy 53 (ie ej) and our OC can match the bengals output for those spots (or maybe exceed it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Every team has new players every year and every team loses players every year and most coordinators don't stick around for more than a couple of years if they're worth anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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