Gugny Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My opinion: All restructuring Taylor's deal did was to get some season ticket sales in. They brought in a coach who was not on anyone's radar. Brought back a QB who has proven that he's in the bottom 3rd of the league. Let Bob Woods, Goodwin and Gilmore go. This is a tank season. It's clear. I'm not upset by it, although I'm not happy with it. Averaging 7 wins/season over the last 17 years hasn't worked. They can't do any better with this roster. So why the hell not tank? It makes perfect sense. This year, I'll be rooting for the Bills as spoilers beginning week 1. And I'm perfectly fine with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) It'd be nice if we could actually trade some of these guys and accumulate some picks for next year if the tank is on. I'm not positive is a pure tank job Edited March 9, 2017 by ndirish1978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo044 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Is free agency over? Oh, no it just started. If they were tanking, they would have cut Kyle and Shady, don't you think? Probably cut Tyrod too and signed someone like Hoyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If you are rebuilding you need to trade contracts and veterans and accumulate draft picks. I doubt Whaley has a clue about any of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Well it is day one of FA, and the draft is still to go yet, so step away from the edge. But, it doesn't look good. The losses of Woods, AW, MG, and Gilmore, to me only Gilmore is a quality starter. The rest are just another guy How has tanking worked for TP's other team? Yeah that's not a strategy either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yav Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I always thought it would be great if the Bills could trade some of their fans for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Is free agency over? Oh, no it just started. If they were tanking, they would have cut Kyle and Shady, don't you think? Probably cut Tyrod too and signed someone like Hoyer. Season ticket sales > wins when it comes to the Pegulas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Lets at least set a good example for the refugees by not partaking in creating duplicate threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 This team is really bad at tanking if that's the plan. Cardale starting would have been a better tank driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Well it is day one of FA, and the draft is still to go yet, so step away from the edge. But, it doesn't look good. The losses of Woods, AW, MG, and Gilmore, to me only Gilmore is a quality starter. The rest are just another guy How has tanking worked for TP's other team? Yeah that's not a strategy either I'm not saying it's going to work. I am saying that what they've been doing for the past 17 years hasn't worked, either. Winning sure as hell isn't going to happen. Only one thing left to try. This team is really bad at tanking if that's the plan. Cardale starting would have been a better tank driver. Again ... season ticket sales are very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm not saying it's going to work. I am saying that what they've been doing for the past 17 years hasn't worked, either. Winning sure as hell isn't going to happen. Only one thing left to try. Again ... season ticket sales are very important. I doubt Tyrod has a big impact on season ticket sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Lets at least set a good example for the refugees by not partaking in creating duplicate threads I did a search for any threads about tanking that were started by me and nothing came up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Again ... season ticket sales are very important. Yes, because everyone knows that tickets sales really drop when the Bills suck... Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am predicting 7 & 9 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 I doubt Tyrod has a big impact on season ticket sales. You give this fan base too much credit, I'm afraid. A lot of people think that his pretty stats actually MEAN that he's good. I digress ... Yes, because everyone knows that tickets sales really drop when the Bills suck... Please. They don't drop. Because the Bills always find a way to generate excitement and false hope. Christ, RCW did it forever. He just ended up getting lucky with some picks and got four silver medals for it. Otherwise, RCW put out a total schit product and signed a sexy name to generate the ticket sales. Pegs carried on the tradition ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm not saying it's going to work. I am saying that what they've been doing for the past 17 years hasn't worked, either. Winning sure as hell isn't going to happen. Only one thing left to try. I wonder, if we weren't in the AFC East with Brady, I think we would have gotten into the playoffs some where in 17 years. Pats are so damn dominant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My opinion: All restructuring Taylor's deal did was to get some season ticket sales in. They brought in a coach who was not on anyone's radar. Brought back a QB who has proven that he's in the bottom 3rd of the league. Let Bob Woods, Goodwin and Gilmore go. This is a tank season. It's clear. I'm not upset by it, although I'm not happy with it. Averaging 7 wins/season over the last 17 years hasn't worked. They can't do any better with this roster. So why the hell not tank? It makes perfect sense. This year, I'll be rooting for the Bills as spoilers beginning week 1. And I'm perfectly fine with that. I think this is a bit of an overreaction. Looks to me like they're going to build the secondary through the draft, hopefully we can land a LB, RT and WR through FA, I'm not expecting huge names but decent players who fit what McDermott's vision are. Gilmore is going to hurt the most for sure and I'm curious to see who we bring in at LB, AJ Klein almost seemed like a lock but it looks like we'll have to look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I doubt Tyrod has a big impact on season ticket sales. If the Bills were starting Foles or Siemian many casual fans would assume that's a big downgrade. Tyrod is likeable, hell I like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 They'll win at least 7.... sorry. If they do, I'll send you a 12-pack of your favorite beer, as long as I can find it in my local beverage store. Go ahead and write it down. I'm a man of my word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 They don't drop. Because the Bills always find a way to generate excitement and false hope. Christ, RCW did it forever. He just ended up getting lucky with some picks and got four silver medals for it. Otherwise, RCW put out a total schit product and signed a sexy name to generate the ticket sales. Pegs carried on the tradition ... Ah yes, it's the marketing genius that is responsible for the ticket sales, not the great fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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