McD Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Cancelled this year... only because of the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I live out of the country. I wish I had a nice HD signal available. Even if they suck, I still love football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 "I base my decisions on whether or not I'll watch the Bills play according to their performance during preseason."  -- said no fan, ever  More like, everything is increasingly getting close to the straw that broke the camel's back... it gets tougher and tougher every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Funny, I was just asking myself the same question. I live in Colorado, and really, am I going to give up a weekend in the mountains to sit at home every Sunday at 11:00 my time to watch the Bills go 5-11? (Yeah, I probably will. That's the depressing part of it. The Bills suck. I watch them. What does that make me?)  a fan. When they finally perform well, it will be on the the best sporting experiences ever. I'm a Bills and Pirates fan. NEVER EVER thought I would see the Pirates in a playoff game, much less win one. That wildcard game last October was perhaps the best sports environment I've ever been in (was unable to go to the early 90's AFC Championship wins by the Bills). I expect that we will be having a big party when the Bills win a playoff game, then another, and then the SB!!! (eventually, don't see it happening until a QB comes in or EJ further develops)  Typically, expectations among Bills fans are sky high as we get ready for the season opener in less than 2 weeks. Usually lots of excuses for poor pre-season performance with things like vanilla offense, not game-planning, hiding stuff, new receivers, new coaches, new system, etc. This year not so much. Maybe that's a good contrary indicator? Sometimes when you see capitulation, people giving up and throwing in the towel, it's a sign we've reached rock bottom and are on the way up. Maybe we get a pleasant surprise for once? If any fanbase deserves a break its us Bills fans.  I'm keeping Sunday Ticket. If I tried to cancel it my wife would get all over me about it and tell me I'm not much of a fan if I'm giving up before the season even starts. She watches the games too and at times is more devoted than I am to the Bills. I still haven't decided if having you wife like football and wanting to watch games on Sunday from 1 PM through to the night game is a good thing or not. Guess it's better than the guys that get married and find out their new wife hates watching sports and just 'faked' it when they were dating!  not sure how a wife that likes to watch football could ever be a bad thing. Unless....well, just wait for the end. And I this is intended as a joke of course  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G89XM8Fqd84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 First off, call direct TV and ask for a better price. I got over half off sticker price plus another $10 off my bill per month. Then start playing fantasy football. That will more than justify the subscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloriles Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 If we win week one you'll just end up buying it again. All the bull **** goes away with the victory week one. They'll get their fair shot. IMO most important game of the season with regards to the fan base's supoort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 ** UPDATE ** 8/26/14 I called DTV fully intending to cancel, but I got a very nice and sweet young lady. She offered me $31.99 per month instead of $39.99 per month AND a free upgrade to Sunday ticket MAX. So, I stayed. I will be torturing myself for yet another season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 you might want to reup that sunday ticket. could be a fight on the sidelines at half time one week. think vegas has odds on that? are they better than bills winning the superbowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I just called them and got enough discounts for a year to get NFL ticket for free. Â WHY cancel ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 "Look at me, guys, I'm dissatisfied with my entertainment!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Save that money, and go to the bar to watch the game. You're gonna need that money for alcohol. Â Seriously though, I personally find it cheaper to go to the local Bills Backers bar and watch the game. Granted I don't drink too much. I subscribe to Center Ice for the Sabres, but that's because that's half the price of Sunday Ticket, 5 times as many games, and it's imposible to find a bar in Texas to turn on hockey. There's one hockey bar 45 mins from my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) One can be a Bills fan and not be blind to the fact that they simply suck, have sucked and will continue to suck until the culture of failure is broken at OBD. New owner, completely new administration, new on-field staff who seek the same thing: Winning games. Currently, the organization is focused on objectives that are at odds with the fans. Â Gotcha, that's called being a fair weather or band wagon fan. Want to watch when they are good, but don't if they aren't what you expect. I'm a fan, die hard fan, win or lose and I've never even been to Buffalo. If they win one game or win 16 games I am still a fan. I want to see how young players are doing even if we aren't wining games. I want to see why win or lose, not just make up false assumptions looking at a stat sheet. Â GO BILLS!!!! I'm here, good or bad and I not only have the NFL package, I have 3 TVs (two 48" for other games and a 60" for the Bills game) set up in my living room alone. I will be there every week with my jersey, hat, and lots of beer in case they suck. Edited August 27, 2014 by Alphadawg7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Save that money, and go to the bar to watch the game. You're gonna need that money for alcohol. Â Seriously though, I personally find it cheaper to go to the local Bills Backers bar and watch the game. Granted I don't drink too much. I subscribe to Center Ice for the Sabres, but that's because that's half the price of Sunday Ticket, 5 times as many games, and it's imposible to find a bar in Texas to turn on hockey. There's one hockey bar 45 mins from my house. so you can go to a sports bar every week and pay less than 20$ a week in gas, travel time and food and drinks??? Plus with Sunday ticket it's not just about watching the Bills it's about choosing what other games that day ya want to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 so you can go to a sports bar every week and pay less than 20$ a week in gas, travel time and food and drinks??? Plus with Sunday ticket it's not just about watching the Bills it's about choosing what other games that day ya want to watch. and in the comfort of your home without any idiots to bother you....plus Red Zone Channel during commercials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Seems rational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 so you can go to a sports bar every week and pay less than 20$ a week in gas, travel time and food and drinks??? Plus with Sunday ticket it's not just about watching the Bills it's about choosing what other games that day ya want to watch. Â Ends up costing about 30 bucks. But that does include some food and drink. I also carpool to the bar with other Bills Backers. I'd also like to follow up that my opinion is biased as I work for one of DirecTv's competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 and in the comfort of your home without any idiots to bother you....plus Red Zone Channel during commercials  I'd rather go out and interact with people during the game. I also go to a Bills backers bar. Its fun for transplants to get together with fellow Buffalo born folks and watch the Bills and talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I couldn't not watch.... no matter how bad we suck. Although "NFL Game Pass" is the international equivalent I think of the NFL Ticket you guys have.... my subscription has been renewed and I'm looking forward (kind of) to the season. I'll end up watching loads of non-Bills games as well... Sunday nights are only fun during the NFL season... and sometimes the games they choose for live TV coverage over here are crap. I like having the choice of watching whichever game I choose at the "other" kick off time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Mr. Rags should stay . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro_tull Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 They are still watchable, competitive and entertaining in enough of the games to make it worth it for me and definitely showed some improvement last season. start talking about a 3 or 4 win season or less kind of team and it's a no go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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