Jobot Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Not even kidding. This team needs to tank the rest of the way to aim for as high a draft pick as possible and it should start this week The season is done. I now wish we had lost to Tennessee and the Jets as we'd be in much better drafting position. ps wasn't it great when Marrone beat the Patriots 2nd string to improve his coaching record?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Unless they are in the top 5 it just doesn't matter that much. Depending on how FA goes, they will have 2-3 O-lineman, 1-3 D-lineman, 2 LB's, a WR, a QB, a kicker, and a Safety to replace/add to the team. As in almost every case they should trade down a few spots and get a few extra picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Inconceivable. Only losers tank. Imo Edited December 16, 2015 by Leroi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzu Bill Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 INconceivable. Only losers tank. Imo Truth. However, I do believe that we should give some fliers a chance to play for roster spots next year. Once we're officially eliminated from contention, we should probably give EJ a start too. I've seen all I need to see from Taylor - unless we can get our hands on someone like Matt Stafford (which we won't) TT should be the starter next year with no "preseason battle". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Not even kidding. This team needs to tank the rest of the way to aim for as high a draft pick as possible and it should start this week The season is done. I now wish we had lost to Tennessee and the Jets as we'd be in much better drafting position. ps wasn't it great when Marrone beat the Patriots 2nd string to improve his coaching record?? Much more important for this team to look strong heading into the offseason than to lose games. I think that you would even agree with this if the Bills did indeed turn it around and demolish Washington, Dallas and the Jets. Everyone could take some comfort that this team should be able to hit the ground running in 2016 after unfortunately taking the full 2015 season to settle into the new offense and defense. The two guys who have the most riding on these last three games are Taylor and Thurman IMO. Taylor is going to be the starter next year, but will the FO feel the need to draft a QB early if he doesn't show improvement these next three games? Thurman is on seriously shaky ground because there's no way he can come back if the defense continues to play horrible. Edited December 15, 2015 by 1billsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy_000 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Not even kidding. This team needs to tank the rest of the way to aim for as high a draft pick as possible and it should start this week The season is done. I now wish we had lost to Tennessee and the Jets as we'd be in much better drafting position. ps wasn't it great when Marrone beat the Patriots 2nd string to improve his coaching record?? No way, like someone else said, if you're not in the top 5 then it doesn't really matter. I'd rather win out and attract a couple free agents that know we're a player or two away from the promise land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUBSTER Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 We aren't the 76ers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respk Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Tanking doesn't work in football as well as hockey and the sabres were in a special situation with both McDavid and Eichel in the same draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 yesterday a question was asked did you get ROI as a season ticket holder. Today The team should tank. WTF? As a fan tickets are not an investment,unless purchased on spec. Which in this (Bills) case is stoopid. as a fan tanking sucks bigtime in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 INconceivable. Only losers tank. Imo Go Sabres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Keep injured players who can still play out Let Taylor experiment without pressure to win. Only run if done safely. See what back up players like O'Leary can do. This is the time to get ready for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Who is Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid in this draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Don't sweat it....Bills are due for another trade up so we'll get into the top 10 one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Unless they are in the top 5 it just doesn't matter that much. Depending on how FA goes, they will have 2-3 O-lineman, 1-3 D-lineman, 2 LB's, a WR, a QB, a kicker, and a Safety to replace/add to the team. As in almost every case they should trade down a few spots and get a few extra picks. spot on Truth. However, I do believe that we should give some fliers a chance to play for roster spots next year. Once we're officially eliminated from contention, we should probably give EJ a start too. I've seen all I need to see from Taylor - unless we can get our hands on someone like Matt Stafford (which we won't) TT should be the starter next year with no "preseason battle". such as ? Honest question. Don't sweat it....Bills are due for another trade up so we'll get into the top 10 one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 We still have a chance to make the playoffs and it's too late now. If we don't win another game the best we can do is around 10 or so. Why bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 We still have a chance to make the playoffs and it's too late now. If we don't win another game the best we can do is around 10 or so. Why bother? Last year the highest pick from a 6-10 team was number 8 with Atlanta. The lowest pick from a 9-7 team was Cleveland (from Buffalo) with 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Why tank when we can trade 18 first round picks for the worst WR bust ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Much more important for this team to look strong heading into the offseason than to lose games. I think that you would even agree with this if the Bills did indeed turn it around and demolish Washington, Dallas and the Jets. Everyone could take some comfort that this team should be able to hit the ground running in 2016 after unfortunately taking the full 2015 season to settle into the new offense and defense. The two guys who have the most riding on these last three games are Taylor and Thurman IMO. Taylor is going to be the starter next year, but will the FO feel the need to draft a QB early if he doesn't show improvement these next three games? Thurman is on seriously shaky ground because there's no way he can come back if the defense continues to play horrible. Spot on. Look at the momentum Carolina carried into this year following how they finished the season out last year....to win the final three games of the season would be absolutely wonderful. It would set the tone for a productive offseason, build confidence among players, re-ignite optimism amongst the fan base, and I think most of us on this board would be as pumped for a season as we've been in over a decade. When is the last time the Buffalo Bills had a 3 game winning streak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Use these last 3 games to develop Taylor, that is really the only thing that matters for the rest of the season. Taylor has had a descent year so far but I want to see him progress a little bit more, I think it would mean a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBBullsfan Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) I support this. Trade up for Jared Goff , who looks good, or tank for Deshone Kizer when he comes around Edited December 16, 2015 by UBBullsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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