Realist Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 A nice read from Yahoo, don't quite believe it, but it was nice to read something positive. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/super-bowl-sleeper-pick-bills-043559686.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) It's not that crazy. We know the D is great. If we get the same level of play from TT and the run game we did in preseason the Bills could be a serious contender. Was it the Panthers game we rushed for over 200 yards? Edited September 11, 2015 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 TPS beat you to it: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/180716-bills-super-bowl-sleeper-article/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 A nice read from Yahoo, don't quite believe it, but it was nice to read something positive. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/super-bowl-sleeper-pick-bills-043559686.html I feel all warm and gooey on the inside after reading that. After lastnight's patriots game, I don't think they are quite ready to lay down and give us the division just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 A nice read from Yahoo, don't quite believe it, but it was nice to read something positive. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/super-bowl-sleeper-pick-bills-043559686.html its not super outlandish but it is unlikely at this point only because we don't know what we will get from the QB position. However, I think a reasonable expectation is to achieve what the Seahawks did in Russell Wilson's rookie year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 A nice read from Yahoo, don't quite believe it, but it was nice to read something positive. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/super-bowl-sleeper-pick-bills-043559686.html I love it. Hope springs eternal Week 1. Man what a steal it would be if TT turns out to be a winning QB for us. Personnel moves like that are what turn franchises around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 A nice read from Yahoo, don't quite believe it, but it was nice to read something positive. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/super-bowl-sleeper-pick-bills-043559686.html Get ready to be criticized for putting the word "article" in your post title.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 i forgot it took romo that long to get his chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Would you like red or green Kool-Aid? The one area the article didn't mention is the O line. I am happy with the starters but the Bills have almost no depth. If we lose two guards to injuries we're back to last year's situation, except the QB doesn't have Orton's experience. Well like everyone else I'm hoping for the best. There isn't anything in the article I can disagree with, but I think cornerback could be our Achilles heel at least until McKelvin returns. I'm very concerned that after facing Luck and Brady, Darby's confidence will be destroyed. Let's hope Rex and Thurman have something up their sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 If we stay healthy, if the OL is truly improved, if Darby plays better than he has, and if TT plays in the regular season like he did in the preseason, then the Bills are certainly going to the playoffs. Yikes, there are more ifs than I like. But none are outrageously unrealistic. This could be a very good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Would you like red or green Kool-Aid? The one area the article didn't mention is the O line. I am happy with the starters but the Bills have almost no depth. If we lose two guards to injuries we're back to last year's situation, except the QB doesn't have Orton's experience. Well like everyone else I'm hoping for the best. There isn't anything in the article I can disagree with, but I think cornerback could be our Achilles heel at least until McKelvin returns. I'm very concerned that after facing Luck and Brady, Darby's confidence will be destroyed. Let's hope Rex and Thurman have something up their sleeves. No we are not back to last year's situation because we no longer have terrible coaches who have no idea what they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Would you like red or green Kool-Aid? The one area the article didn't mention is the O line. I am happy with the starters but the Bills have almost no depth. If we lose two guards to injuries we're back to last year's situation, except the QB doesn't have Orton's experience. Well like everyone else I'm hoping for the best. There isn't anything in the article I can disagree with, but I think cornerback could be our Achilles heel at least until McKelvin returns. I'm very concerned that after facing Luck and Brady, Darby's confidence will be destroyed. Let's hope Rex and Thurman have something up their sleeves. though what you say about the OL is true, it is also true of every other NFL team. OL is the area of thinnest depth across the league with CB not far behind. If you actually have solid starters at these positions you are ahead of the curve. Edited September 11, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) The only 2 teams I think are clearly ahead of the Bills when it comes to playoff odds are the Colts & Pats. As long as Luck stays healthy, the Colts should win their division comfortably and until I see them beat I have to believe in the Pats AFC East mystique. Otherwise I think the Bills playoff odds are just as good as the Steelers / Baltimore / Cincy / Texans / Broncos / Chiefs / Chargers / Dolphins, that's essentially 9 teams for 4 spots. All of those teams have their respective Achilles heels and the Bengals have shown the ability to make the playoffs with average-ish QB play the last few years. I have a hard time seeing the Jets / Browns /Titans / Jags / Oakland breaking through enough to claim a spot this year, the Jets have a lot of new pieces plus the Geno & Sheldon Richardson dramas, the Browns are trying to do what we are trying to do only with a worse defense and no offensive playmakers and the Titans / Jags / Raiders are all very young rosters still in the build process. though what you say about the OL is true, it is also true of every other NFL team. OL is the area of thinnest depth across the league with CB not far behind. If you actually have solid starters at these positions you are ahead of the curve. This is a good point. First it speaks volumes about our roster that we are worried about backups and second it's not like other teams have potential Pro Bowlers as their 6th linemen. The Pats started a rookie undrafted center last night and he was able to look competent because they could account for one weak link. I think part of the concern is seeing our backups not playing next to a guy like Cordy Glenn thus making the whole unit look much worse in preseason. It's one thing when you are plugging one guy into a starting unit, it's quite another when he's next to 2 guys who'll be selling insurance in a month. Edited September 11, 2015 by Chuck Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 The only 2 teams I think are clearly ahead of the Bills when it comes to playoff odds are the Colts & Pats. As long as Luck stays healthy, the Colts should win their division comfortably and until I see them beat I have to believe in the Pats AFC East mystique. Otherwise I think the Bills playoff odds are just as good as the Steelers / Baltimore / Cincy / Texans / Broncos / Chiefs / Chargers / Dolphins, that's essentially 9 teams for 4 spots. All of those teams have their respective Achilles heels and the Bengals have shown the ability to make the playoffs with average-ish QB play the last few years. I have a hard time seeing the Jets / Browns /Titans / Jags / Oakland breaking through enough to claim a spot this year, the Jets have a lot of new pieces plus the Geno & Sheldon Richardson dramas, the Browns are trying to do what we are trying to do only with a worse defense and no offensive playmakers and the Titans / Jags / Raiders are all very young rosters still in the build process. This is a good point. First it speaks volumes about our roster that we are worried about backups and second it's not like other teams have potential Pro Bowlers as their 6th linemen. The Pats started a rookie undrafted center last night and he was able to look competent because they could account for one weak link. I think part of the concern is seeing our backups not playing next to a guy like Cordy Glenn thus making the whole unit look much worse in preseason. It's one thing when you are plugging one guy into a starting unit, it's quite another when he's next to 2 guys who'll be selling insurance in a month. that is a good point. Though I don't think our backup OL is good, it won't (hopefully) be a situation where all 5 backups are out there at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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