section122hero Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Saw this on Reddit, it got a ton of people ranging the season from 3-13 to 12-4. http://hardfoulsports.com/2015/08/08/hope-a-2015-bills-preview/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 The author's predictions just don't make sense. We'll beat the Colts and Pats** but lose at home to the Giants? He also calls KC's offense "high powered." Nice effort but nothing more than another fan's opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122hero Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Absolutely fan opinion, but I thought it was interesting based off the divisional outlook. The Dolphins are good this year but the Bills are in an interesting spot to beat them twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I have trouble seeing more than 10-11 wins, but anyone thinking this team is going 3-13 is just an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I have trouble seeing more than 10-11 wins, but anyone thinking this team is going 3-13 is just an idiot. On the bright side, if we do go 3-13 then we'll be in a great spot to take a stab at solving our QB woes for 4-5 years on the cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 On the bright side, if we do go 3-13 then we'll be in a great spot to take a stab at solving our QB woes for 4-5 years on the cheap There is no bright side to going 3-13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 There is no bright side to going 3-13. I mean the last time we did that poorly (4-12 if I recall correctly) we added Marcell Dareus to our roster. I'm not advocating a tank job, as I don't know if I could handle it after last year's Sabres, but underperforming this year could net us a decent QB prospect and still be blamed on the growing pains of new systems on both sides of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm gonna predict 6-10, just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I mean the last time we did that poorly (4-12 if I recall correctly) we added Marcell Dareus to our roster. I'm not advocating a tank job, as I don't know if I could handle it after last year's Sabres, but underperforming this year could net us a decent QB prospect and still be blamed on the growing pains of new systems on both sides of the ball. The problem is there's not a "Andrew Luck" (or even a "Jameis Winston") in this draft class. This is another one of those QB classes like 2013 where the 4th guy picked might be the best guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 The problem is there's not a "Andrew Luck" (or even a "Jameis Winston") in this draft class. This is another one of those QB classes like 2013 where the 4th guy picked might be the best guy. I disagree a bit. 2013 and 2011 were really bad talent-wise at the QB position. There may not be an Andrew Luck, but there is more quality talent coming out this year than 2013. Anyway, this is derailing into an offshoot of the Crystal Ball thread. My Apologies OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 The problem is there's not a "Andrew Luck" (or even a "Jameis Winston") in this draft class. This is another one of those QB classes like 2013 where the 4th guy picked might be the best guy.Yes, so let's squash the "winning games is a bad thing" talk right now. Go Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I mean the last time we did that poorly (4-12 if I recall correctly) we added Marcell Dareus to our roster. I'm not advocating a tank job, as I don't know if I could handle it after last year's Sabres, but underperforming this year could net us a decent QB prospect and still be blamed on the growing pains of new systems on both sides of the ball. A franchise in the midst of a 15-year playoff drought with a stacked roster (besides QB) does not need the sort of season you're referencing. I'll say it again -- if this team does not finish at least 10-6 (playoffs or not) it's a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yeah, I never said anything about us needing a losing season. But whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yeah, I never said anything about us needing a losing season. But whatever. My comments are in direct response to your post that there could be a "bright side" to a 3-13 season. There is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122hero Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I think their next 5 1st rounders should be a QB that's the biggest hole on the team and in the NFL. Average QB play makes this team at least 9-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 We can always try to trade away the rest of our draft to move up for Cook or another QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) I think their next 5 1st rounders should be a QB that's the biggest hole on the team and in the NFL. Average QB play makes this team at least 9-7 I'm perfectly comfortable throwing out the prediction that if the Bills can get their QB(s) to play with a rating of 80 or better, this team finishes at least 12-4. (Trent Dilfer posted a rating of 76.6 in 2000) Edited August 11, 2015 by eball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsox Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 The author's predictions just don't make sense. We'll beat the Colts and Pats** but lose at home to the Giants? He also calls KC's offense "high powered." Nice effort but nothing more than another fan's opinion. With all do respect, we did beat Green Bay and lose to Oakland last season. So... I'm gonna predict 6-10, just to be safe. It all depends on the QB play. We know already know having a great D makes little difference in the win/loss record. I'm perfectly comfortable throwing out the prediction that if the Bills can get their QB(s) to play with a rating of 80 or better, this team finishes at least 12-4. (Trent Dilfer posted a rating of 76.6 in 2000) The 2000 NFL was a different era. In 2015, Dilfer wouldn't cut it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It isn't just about our QB's -who are undeniably poor. It's also yet another full scale coaching change, with new schemes, a lot of different players and those who have been productive now not fitting with the new direction. We have decades of experience in how this all plays out -and none of it is a good thing. I'm in the 6-10 group (experience!) til proven otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It isn't just about our QB's -who are undeniably poor. It's also yet another full scale coaching change, with new schemes, a lot of different players and those who have been productive now not fitting with the new direction. We have decades of experience in how this all plays out -and none of it is a good thing. I'm in the 6-10 group (experience!) til proven otherwise. I understand your skepticism but the Bills have not had this level of coaching (or talent) since the late 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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