mead107 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 19 and 0 baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I know preseason doesn't mean much, but I'd like to see a young team trying to get it together gain some confidence by putting up some meaningless points. It's just hard for me to envision a team that can't get it done in scrimmage to all of a sudden turn it on in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Bills didn't miss a beat last year when Thad came in... he did fine. Won 2 of 5 games, one loss he played in NO where no one wins and with busted ribs, one loss he would have won if the D and ST were not so terrible (Cincy). I think he played well enough to win 3. This year I have no idea, considering his camp woes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I think the main reason for the outside fan base disdain for this season is simply because there are still so many "IF's" associated with this team. "IF" the O line comes together! "IF" the run game finally becomes dominate! "IF" the coaching staff utilizes its players properly! "IF" those first three things work, and EJ is allowed to settle himself into some confidence. Thus developing into a top 15 QB. "IF" the defense can stop the pass, and run successfully! Lots-0-"IF's". Still 9-7 could easily be attained should things work out. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 he did fine. Won 2 of 5 games, one loss he played in NO where no one wins and with busted ribs, one loss he would have won if the D and ST were not so terrible (Cincy). I think he played well enough to win 3. This year I have no idea, considering his camp woes. I think we covered this in the Shoutbox, but for the record, we can't blame the D for the Cinci game without giving them most (if not all) of the credit for the two Miami wins. One was a shutout, one involved a defensive TD and turnovers that lead to 10 points (including the game-winning FG). I know I'm in the minority, but I think both the backup QBs are horrible, and I find that to be the one thing I don't like about what Whaley has done with the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 This is the third year in a row I've heard this team has talent for the first time in 15 years. True that. But not long to wait. Tomorrows game should give us a good indication of what this team really has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I think we covered this in the Shoutbox, but for the record, we can't blame the D for the Cinci game without giving them most (if not all) of the credit for the two Miami wins. One was a shutout, one involved a defensive TD and turnovers that lead to 10 points (including the game-winning FG). I know I'm in the minority, but I think both the backup QBs are horrible, and I find that to be the one thing I don't like about what Whaley has done with the roster. they are currently both horrible that's for sure. I hope to only see them horribly holding a clipboard though so it won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 True that. But not long to wait. Tomorrows game should give us a good indication of what this team really has. Let me preface this by saying that you're a good poster and I don't mean this as a diss... Why tomorrow's game of all games? If they play really well and light it up, it won't mean a darn thing. To me, the first 4-6 weeks of the season will tell us what this team has, not another meaningless game. Know what I mean? they are currently both horrible that's for sure. I hope to only see them horribly holding a clipboard though so it won't matter. Oh now let's be fair, Tuel is an excellent clipboard holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 he did fine. Won 2 of 5 games, one loss he played in NO where no one wins and with busted ribs, one loss he would have won if the D and ST were not so terrible (Cincy). I think he played well enough to win 3. This year I have no idea, considering his camp woes. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) 10-6 is reasonable. Unlike past rosters, this team has viable players at every position with depth. The Bills face one of the softest pass schedules in 2014 and the Bills face one of the easiest run schedules. No excuses, only an end to an era of mediocrity. Edited August 22, 2014 by KollegeStudnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 This is the third year in a row I've heard this team has talent for the first time in 15 years. It wasn't me.... What can I say ? All I am saying here, is this is not the teams from the last 15 years, those teams had no depth and eventually failed. This is NOT the same animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNMBillsFan Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I agree House. I have not been this exited about a Bills team in over a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Definitely improved depth from previous years, but they'll still be only as good as their quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) for the optimism! Edited August 22, 2014 by What a Tuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I am sticking by my prediction. EJ Manuel Should be much better by mid season, he is technically still a rookie. We don't need Johnny U to win, just some average quarterbacking. I have seen many team win championships with Defense alone. The doom and Gloom is over rated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I would love to have a lot of luck this year. Luck with injuries, and with tight games, and tipped balls, and fluke plays. We need some of that to get us over the "moral victory" hurdle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamnSam Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 the problem is if you don't have a QB nothing else matters. We have zero QB's as in none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I am sticking by my prediction. EJ Manuel Should be much better by mid season, he is technically still a rookie. Oh no you didn't!! Hmm, who was the last QB someone here tried to label as "technically still a rookie"...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Slammer....is there any reason why you are this positive over here and so negative over on the teams offical message board? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I am sticking by my prediction. EJ Manuel Should be much better by mid season, he is technically still a rookie. We don't need Johnny U to win, just some average quarterbacking. I have seen many team win championships with Defense alone. The doom and Gloom is over rated Let's say EJ completes 60% of his passes, goes for 3500 yards (225 per game) and has a TD/INT ratio of 24/12. And he plays no fewer than 14 games. This team WILL go 10-6 minimum with that QB play. It is the most talented team they have had in fifteen years. And frankly, last year might have been the 2nd most talented team. This team has more depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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