Beerball Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/nfl-power-rankings-top-of-the-nfc-is-absolutely-loaded-142137041.html17. Buffalo BillsFirst-round pick Shaq Lawson is out for a while after shoulder surgery. Second-round pick Reggie Ragland went down with a knee injury suffered in practice. That’s not good news for a Bills defense that was depending on those two rookies to play big roles. Edited August 7, 2016 by Beerball Edited for pats* fan clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwork Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 No. 4: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS The New England Patriots’ 15-year run is probably the best in NFL history, and it might never be matched again. In an era of free agency and a salary cap, the Patriots have been fantastic just about every season this century. They have won 10 games 14 of the past 15 seasons. A 9-7 finish in 2002 was the outlier. They’ve won at least 12 games 10 of the past 13 seasons, which is staggering. They’ve won the division 13 times this century, including 12 of the past 13 years. They’ve been to the Super Bowl six times and won four. That type of run isn’t supposed to happen in the NFL anymore. Like it or not, the Patriots are the surest thing in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 No. 4: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS The New England Patriots’ 15-year run is probably the best in NFL history, and it might never be matched again. In an era of free agency and a salary cap, the Patriots have been fantastic just about every season this century. They have won 10 games 14 of the past 15 seasons. A 9-7 finish in 2002 was the outlier. They’ve won at least 12 games 10 of the past 13 seasons, which is staggering. They’ve won the division 13 times this century, including 12 of the past 13 years. They’ve been to the Super Bowl six times and won four. That type of run isn’t supposed to happen in the NFL anymore. Like it or not, the Patriots are the surest thing in the NFL. One word answer: Cheats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 No. 4: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS The New England Patriots’ 15-year run is probably the best in NFL history, and it might never be matched again. In an era of free agency and a salary cap, the Patriots have been fantastic just about every season this century. They have won 10 games 14 of the past 15 seasons. A 9-7 finish in 2002 was the outlier. They’ve won at least 12 games 10 of the past 13 seasons, which is staggering. They’ve won the division 13 times this century, including 12 of the past 13 years. They’ve been to the Super Bowl six times and won four. That type of run isn’t supposed to happen in the NFL anymore. Like it or not, the Patriots are the surest thing in the NFL. If you want to come here and have rational conversations with Bills fans there is a chance that could happen. If, however, you just want to come here and flaunt, your stay will be short. We've had a couple decent pats* fans here in the past & some not so decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwork Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) If you want to come here and have rational conversations with Bills fans there is a chance that could happen. If, however, you just want to come here and flaunt, your stay will be short. We've had a couple decent pats* fans here in the past & some not so decent. That was taken from the site the opening post quoted. What was I supposed to, say they weren't ranked 4th, or put up a quote about another team? Don't be so sensitive. Edited August 7, 2016 by hardwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 That was taken from the site the opening post quoted. What was I supposed to, say they weren't ranked 4th, or put up a quote about another team? Don't be so sensitive. Why post it at all? What's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwork Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Why post it at all? What's your point? What? This is a thread about the NFLs power ranking. That's what they said about the Patriots. Following your thinking why put up the thread at all? No team plays in a vacuum. You play against other teams that are ranked on that site. We play each other twice. Why wouldn't I be interested in what they say about you, and why wouldn't you be interested in what they say about us? I didn't write the piece, I didn't open the thread, and I didn't rank the Patriots. They did. Edited August 7, 2016 by hardwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 What? This is a thread about the NFLs power ranking. That's what they said about the Patriots. Following your thinking why put up the thread at all? No team plays in a vacuum. You play against other teams that are ranked on that site. We play each other twice. Why wouldn't I be interested in what they say about you, and why wouldn't you be interested in what they say about us? Sorry, let me change the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Sorry, let me change the title. Boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 17 seems fair, on paper we got worse over the off-season (losing Mario, replacing him with injured rookies, and an injured Manny), the rest of the lineup stayed pretty consistent in talent. Rex hasn't coached a winning team in a while. I certainly hope for improvement, and can see why it could happen, but yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I think the Bills ranking is about right at this particular time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwork Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Bills are 15th in this one. Preseason Power Rankings 2016 NFL Power Rankings: Training Camp Edition Rank Team 2015 Record 1 Denver Broncos 12-4 2 Carolina Panthers 15-1 3 New England Patriots 12-4 4 Seattle Seahawks 10-6 5 Pittsburgh Steelers 10-6 6 Green Bay Packers 10-6 7 Cincinnati Bengals 12-4 8 Arizona Cardinals 13-3 9 Indianapolis Colts 8-8 10 Kansas City Chiefs 11-5 11 Minnesota Vikings 11-5 12 Oakland Raiders 7-9 13 New York Giants 6-10 14 Dallas Cowboys 4-12 15 Buffalo Bills 8-8 16 Philadelphia Eagles 7-9 17 Baltimore Ravens 5-11 18 Atlanta Falcons 8-8 19 Houston Texans 9-7 20 Washington Redskins 9-7 21 Jacksonville Jaguars 5-11 22 New Orleans Saints 7-9 23 New York Jets 10-6 24 San Diego Chargers 4-12 25 Detroit Lions 7-9 26 Miami Dolphins 6-10 27 Chicago Bears 6-10 28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-10 29 Los Angeles Rams 7-9 30 Tennessee Titans 3-13 31 San Francisco 49ers 5-11 32 Cleveland Browns 3-13 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2655620-nfl-power-rankings-2016-where-each-team-stands-as-season-approaches Edited August 7, 2016 by hardwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I honestly think the Chiefs will fall off the grid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Preseason pecking order: Who's No. 1? No. 32?Football is back! And so are the Power Rankings. Elliot Harrison updates his grand hierarchy, with more than three-quarters of the NFL's 32 teams on the move as training camps really kick into gear. Bills in at #14. RANK 14 BILLS The Reggie Ragland injury bums everyone out, especially those in the Bills Mafia. Thought this defense carried a legit chance at unseating the Seahawks as the top unit in the league, at least in terms of points allowed. Earlier this offseason, they looked strong at all three levels. Ragland might not be the key to the entire team, but given that this franchise has been devoid of a playoff berth since 1999, every hit counts. We're supposed to be unbiased in this business. Cool. I still want to see Buffalo hit the postseason for the first time this millennium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 We're gonna get smoked this year. 4th in the division is a lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) We're gonna get smoked this year. 4th in the division is a lock.Drinking hard at 10am? Edited August 13, 2016 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 We're gonna get smoked this year. 4th in the division is a lock. That settles it. Your demonstrated track record of excellent football acumen gives me comfort for 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 That settles it. Your demonstrated track record of excellent football acumen gives me comfort for 2016. I gave the reasoning here. But the cold hard truth was too much for the board to take. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/187584-closedworst-off-season-ever/?do=findComment&comment=3999310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I gave the reasoning here. But the cold hard truth was too much for the board to take. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/187584-closedworst-off-season-ever/?do=findComment&comment=3999310 Reasoning and Cold Hard Truth. Laughter is good for the soul. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Reasoning and Cold Hard Truth. Laughter is good for the soul. Thank You. Go ahead then, make the case for a successful.season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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