Wazzu Bill Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Just as many of you on this board, I am pumped for this season. Already planning out how to spent upwards of 50 bucks a week at the local pub to watch the games. But sometimes I sit back and think, man, are we really that much better this year than last year? "Whaaaaat?" You might ask Yes, we have had some major additions. Starting with the coaching, that is already a giant leap in the right direction. But think about improvements. Our defense will undoubtedly be top 5, probably even top 3 this year. But we had a top D last year. There is very little Rex can do to improve a D that was already the best of the best. On offense? Yeah, we added some great weapons. Some fantastic weapons. But last year, were our offensive woes due to lack of skill at the skill positions? Not at all. We had the weapons, but no one to get them the ball. Have we taken a step in the right direction this year to get our weapons the ball? Nope. And I'm not blaming anyone in the FO, it's not like they haven't made the effort. Our only saving grace this year might be Roman or Tyrod if they can go above and beyond. I'm excited about Roman this year, but he's got to prove himself. I don't know if TT will get the starting gig, but I am rooting for him because he's a new angle. I am also rooting for EJ, but it doesn't appear yet that he has made a night and day improvement from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 we are better than last year at every position except QB, but that's pretty much a wash between Cassel and Orton. the hype is real. if we aren't a playoff team then it's on the coaches because this is one heck of a roster! probably the best lineup since the 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 9-7 last year and the team looks to have improved in terms of coaching with Ryan and Roman. The defense which was top 5 in the league last year is back and leaves you no sign to worry about any decline. Special teams last season were good and that unit returns mostly intact. On offense the skill positions have been immensely upgraded and the O-line has been modestly upgraded. At QB the team is a mess and the O-line is a bit of a mystery but the rest of the team is stacked. Either way this is the best Bills team going into a season in a long long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Just as many of you on this board, I am pumped for this season. Already planning out how to spent upwards of 50 bucks a week at the local pub to watch the games. But sometimes I sit back and think, man, are we really that much better this year than last year? "Whaaaaat?" You might ask Yes, we have had some major additions. Starting with the coaching, that is already a giant leap in the right direction. But think about improvements. Our defense will undoubtedly be top 5, probably even top 3 this year. But we had a top D last year. There is very little Rex can do to improve a D that was already the best of the best. On offense? Yeah, we added some great weapons. Some fantastic weapons. But last year, were our offensive woes due to lack of skill at the skill positions? Not at all. We had the weapons, but no one to get them the ball. Have we taken a step in the right direction this year to get our weapons the ball? Nope. And I'm not blaming anyone in the FO, it's not like they haven't made the effort. Our only saving grace this year might be Roman or Tyrod if they can go above and beyond. I'm excited about Roman this year, but he's got to prove himself. I don't know if TT will get the starting gig, but I am rooting for him because he's a new angle. I am also rooting for EJ, but it doesn't appear yet that he has made a night and day improvement from last year. Any team coming off a 9-7 season with, on paper, an improved roster and coaching staff, should warrant hype... Edited August 13, 2015 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felonious Monk Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I think our defense has the talent to be as good as -- or better than -- the 2002 Bucs. If they won it with Brad Johnson under center, I don't see why we can't do the same thing with ___________ throwing the rock, especially with Shady and Percy on this team.Two schools of thought: "Defense wins championships." "It's a quarterback-driven league." I'm old school and agree with #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I think our defense has the talent to be as good as -- or better than -- the 2002 Bucs. If they won it with Brad Johnson under center, I don't see why we can't do the same thing with ___________ throwing the rock, especially with Shady and Percy on this team. Two schools of thought: "Defense wins championships." "It's a quarterback-driven league." I'm old school and agree with #1. I also believe that D wins championships but I also think there will be a game.....and IMPORTANT game......every season even with a team with a dominant D that the O is gonna have to score enough points to win it....... I go back to the Texasn and the Raiders games from last year.....they really needed the O to come through in those games and win it for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 9-7 last year and the team looks to have improved in terms of coaching with Ryan and Roman. The defense which was top 5 in the league last year is back and leaves you no sign to worry about any decline. Special teams last season were good and that unit returns mostly intact. On offense the skill positions have been immensely upgraded and the O-line has been modestly upgraded. At QB the team is a mess and the O-line is a bit of a mystery but the rest of the team is stacked. Either way this is the best Bills team going into a season in a long long time. Totally agree....I'll hate seeing summer go but I'm jacked for the season to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 TL;DR We don't have a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 TL;DR We don't have a QB. Who is the quarterback dooooooooooh Im sorry just thought that fit here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff808 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 The bills are much better, but with Indy, Dallas, philly on your schedule, we have to be better. To get a 10-6 or 11-5 we have to win all the games against easier teams. We can play with anyone in the league if we don't turn the ball over, no significant injuries and I think Taylor gives us the best chance to win. We also need luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If and I know it is an if... the improvement Cassel has shown the last week in camp where he seems to have gradually found some consistency shows up on tape tomorrow night I will feel a lot better. I am not expecting him to suddenly be Aaron Rodgers back there but if he can be the Matt Cassel that was a pro bowler in this league then we are a contender. I am keeping my fingers very much crossed we come away from tomorrow thinking "Cassel could be good enough." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) The bills are much better, but with Indy, Dallas, philly on your schedule, we have to be better. To get a 10-6 or 11-5 we have to win all the games against easier teams. We can play with anyone in the league if we don't turn the ball over, no significant injuries and I think Taylor gives us the best chance to win. We also need luck. If we had Luck we wouldn't need Tyrod Also, welcome! Edited August 13, 2015 by BuffaloHokie13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) My prediction for the upcoming season... defenses will be stacking the line daring us to pass. Hence the running game will be just above average. Sammy will be running wide open all season, but no one can get him the ball. No QB > wash rinse repeat. Edited August 13, 2015 by MikeSpeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Until I hear something more encouraging from our QBs, I think we're going to be pretty mediocre. Our defense will give teams fits, but without a QB it'll be hard to score our own points. Same as the last couple of years basically. It'll come down to our strength of schedule what our actual record is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We have an OC that knows how to win with an average QB and Whaley's done a good job getting him everything else he needs to be successful (Gs and all skill players). That's the best collective improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We were supposed to have playoff caliber team in 2012, Mario's first year, with the upgrade to Wanny as the Defensive coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Compare the Bills to the '85 Bears. Was Jim McMahon anything special as a QB? Was their defense phenomenal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've decided to forgo tempering my expectations and will myself into drinking Tyrod koolaid. Playoffs here we come. Now I just need Rex and Roman to name him starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Compare the Bills to the '85 Bears. Was Jim McMahon anything special as a QB? Was their defense phenomenal? Unfortunately it's a different era now. Not sure if teams built like that can have SB success anymore. Seattle is the closest thing, and Wilson is a big step up from McMahon, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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