NoSaint Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'm as unhappy as anyone about the way the team has played (it's not just the record). But Rex is obviously fine and I'll hold off at least until the end of next year before I eat him alive. We've had a ton of injuries and, of course, his scheme and methods will take some time to implement. There were articles about this when he was hired, and I was a not the only one a bit worried at the hire. But once it was done it was done. Give him time. His defensive reputation is earned (if nothing else). My only worry is his team got less functional, not more, with time. I'm aware the GM issues and such but a bit worried that things like discipline will continue to fall not get fixed, unless we stumble into a Ray Lewis and/or Ed reed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 stop drinking the kool aide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhDozeBills Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Playoffs!?!!! Playoffs!?!? If you really think this team is making the playoffs you are in dream land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunderbill Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 If the Bills beat Houston. Pittsburg lose to the colts and new York jets lose to the giants e are right back in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 All I will say is lose this Sunday and it is definitely over. Win this Sunday and winning out (not impossible) gets them in. I don't see it though. I still see a sloppy, poorly coached football team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Go a someone has faith in Rex but Many of us never did or no longer do. Another bad hire by new owners that go impressed by his bravado versus understanding what happened in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 If we played all these teams earlier in the year when healthy, we'd won the games or be favorites in every one of them like we are going to be now. We even have the Jets at home to finish them off ourselves, so it's more than possible. There's no venison here and I'm not dreaming, we're going to torch the Texans. I doubt the Texans even get more than 13 points total, we'll be there by halftime or earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 The loss last week still stings but the reality of the matter is the Chiefs were at home and have been playing good football as of late. It's not like we're getting blown out of the water in our losses or have had no chances to win any of those games, it's been essentially failures to perform or unfortunate calls that have cost us good chances to win the game. I for one think Rex has the team in a position where they know they must perform now or the season is over, in a desperate spot. Teams that play the best under pressure usually find ways to win. The Titans game was a nail-biter & it really showed our determination. I expect us to get JJ Watt to over-pursue this week and we're going to throw lots of screens away from him. We will do well this week and the upcoming weeks, imho. Go Bills !! He didn't have them in that position last week? No pressure last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Rex is looking like the blowhard version of Dick Jauron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzu Bill Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Playoffs!?!!! Playoffs!?!? If you really think this team is making the playoffs you are in dream land Queue the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 My only worry is his team got less functional, not more, with time. I'm aware the GM issues and such but a bit worried that things like discipline will continue to fall not get fixed, unless we stumble into a Ray Lewis and/or Ed reed Check out Rex's record with the Jets. The longer he coached the worse the team performed. He left the team in shambles. He had an unimpressive six year record with the Jets. The dour former HC thoroughly outperformed him when they went head to head. With Rex and the Bills what you see is not inconsistent with what transpired in New York. Marrone is understandably not very liked. But in his short two year stint his team did get better in each year. That upward trajectory didn't play out for Rex in NYC. Why was this coach more known for his antics than for the performances of his team hired? Makes no sense to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I can't think of win this year where Rex's coaching made a difference in the outcome. He gets consistently outcoached in the second half of games. One thing that made Levy so great, and other coaches like Belichek, are they halftime adjustments they make. Rex's adjustments typically result in this team losing the 2nd half of games. Yup, 2nd half of games, more important than the 1st. Just ask the Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D521646 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 The loss last week still stings but the reality of the matter is the Chiefs were at home and have been playing good football as of late. It's not like we're getting blown out of the water in our losses or have had no chances to win any of those games, it's been essentially failures to perform or unfortunate calls that have cost us good chances to win the game. I for one think Rex has the team in a position where they know they must perform now or the season is over, in a desperate spot. Teams that play the best under pressure usually find ways to win. The Titans game was a nail-biter & it really showed our determination. I expect us to get JJ Watt to over-pursue this week and we're going to throw lots of screens away from him. We will do well this week and the upcoming weeks, imho. Go Bills !! I tend to agree with this, and I think this is not going to be the year, I think next year we will be a more well rounded team under Rex's system. Tim- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Do you guys watch the games? Really It never hurts to be hopeful. Perhaps they'll make the playoffs despite Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Step one, pay attention. If the Bills beat Houston. Pittsburg lose to the colts and new York jets lose to the giants e are right back in it. To which I say Jasksonville & Kansas City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Step one, pay attention. To which I say Jasksonville & Kansas City. You have to realize, nearly every near .500 team has blemishes and things to be ashamed about this season. Heck the Jefs can use us an example of look what happened. I know we all like to micro-focus on just us but look at all our opponents losses, there's some sad moments as well (Texans lost by 18 to Miami / Steelers to the Ravens). I'd like the Bills to beat every team they played but it's just not in the cards. One victory against the Texans puts us ahead of them & we are favored / at home. Edited December 4, 2015 by mitchmurraydowntown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Rex knew the importance of the KC game and we actually had a comfortable lead yet somehow we fell apart. The term "taking the foot off the gas pedal" comes to mind. In the 2nd half of the game and actually right before the half, Rex and his "special" challenge guys didn't challenge the non catch and KC scored. All downhill from there. I already gave up on the season and will still watch and root for a win, but it will take 3 wins in a row to get my heart pumping in close games again. If we lose to the Texans though, it pretty much takes us out the playoff picture. The killer for me was the London game and the KC game. Two very winnable games and we just didn't show up. The analogy I can use with Rex is like the girlfriend of a guy you would wanna have. When Rex was with the Jets, I wanted to have him as our head coach. But now that we have him, we see that it's not a match and the guy dumped her for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) What kind of question is that? Do you even watch the games, bro? Every single one, bro! I was wondering the same thing. Really, I'm wondering if he left out some punctuation? Is he asking why we watch as in the reason, or is he asking if we literally watch? That is, should there be a comma after why? Am reading too much into this? What's unclear about it? He asked if the OP even watched the game, I asked why he bothered, Why bother to watch the game if you're already so sure of the loss? Jesus people, have some kind of freaking hope. Edited December 4, 2015 by Tenhigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinaccia Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 All I will say is lose this Sunday and it is definitely over. Win this Sunday and winning out (not impossible) gets them in. I don't see it though. I still see a sloppy, poorly coached football team. GunnerBill has it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 This team holds no tie-breakers after KC loss (more importantly after Jax loss)... would need 10 wins to get in. I don't see it happening especially with our o-line injuries. This team was performing slightly above average when healthy, and now they have to play catch-up with added injuries. The upcoming loss to Houston this week will be the nail in the coughin. It's a shame because this season we got to face the NFC Least... last year we put some blame of the record on our difficult schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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