Buffalo Bills Detective Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Bills fans would be rejoicing in the streets if this ended up being a 4-12 season, because that means they'd be in the driver's seat for either: Rosen, Allen, Falk or Darnold (if he declares). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Well, the Bills obviously are in for a serious drop-off this season, without the Ryan brothers' awesome leadership and sheer coaching brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 The Bills prediction seems to be a function of the writer's high opinion of the AFCW and NFCS, the worst team in each being 7-9. The Bills, being an afterthought, get whatever record makes that happen. It is what it is until we change things by winning. Hopefully that's on the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I put a greater chance on a surprise to the upside than a 4-12 season. I expect somewhere around 8-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Bills fans would be rejoicing in the streets if this ended up being a 4-12 season, because that means they'd be in the driver's seat for either: Rosen, Allen, Falk or Darnold (if he declares). Yes just like we were rejoicing after tanking the Jets game last year. I recall many here praising that astute move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Billions is that good? My wife loves that show, but I have yet to see an episode. Fun watch for sure. I'll put my name on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Can I get a hallelujah? That's where I draw the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Same record as the Browns. NICE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 16-0 LOL this was written by a Boston writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I stopped reading when I saw the Pats at 16-0 I am so tired of all the national media having a hard on for the Pats CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I stopped reading when I saw the Pats at 16-0 I am so tired of all the national media having a hard on for the Pats CBF They're the defending champions and, by far, the best team in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 makes my annual 6-10 prediction (continuing for 2017) seem too shiny and optimistic for my comfort levels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albwan Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) I can't agree anymore, its not just USA today who think they are going to stink...across the board the media is completely counting out the bills. Nothing new. A few years ago they had the defensive identity, what are they now? A lot of hope, that's about it. Too bad, i think this will be a flat out stink season, and lo and behold the jets will stink more, typical. Also, pats won't go 16-0, but they are capable of it due to the league having so many mediocre teams. Not to mention teams mentally roll over to the pats as far as i'm concerned. I'm going to throw a party when brady is gone. Edited July 26, 2017 by Albwan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 i got this year marked as the beginning of the end for Big Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 This is very worrisome. I hope the Bills draft board is almost ready for 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Bills fans would be rejoicing in the streets if this ended up being a 4-12 season, because that means they'd be in the driver's seat for either: Rosen, Allen, Falk or Darnold (if he declares). Not me...unlike others I'm tired of losing...all I ever read is to get set up for next year....does anyone here feel like winning now? I've sat through 1-13, 2-14.....don't want to see it again Edited July 26, 2017 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 9-7 / 10-6 is where I'm picking them. But I'm an optimist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 4-12 would be an unmitigated disaster for the new regime. Not achieving at least mediocrity with a roster equally as talented as the past several years worth of mediocre teams would obliterate the narrative that McDermott is the right detail oriented culture changing leader the bills need. 7 to 9 wins is where they should be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 4-12 is fine as long as the team improves over the year and TT starts showing some more skill development in the basic fundamentals of being a franchise QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) why 4 wins? I don't see them winning a game. making it very miserable for those season ticket holders who fill the seats and wishing they had not went to a single game. although there are those who like to tailgate, eat and get drunk so they wont care either way. I also believe McD will be fired for starting TT, who spells certain doom for the team facing a no win season. beane will resign and go back to carolina, regretting ever coming to buffalo while failing to make good draft choices and not signing vet fa's in the off season. the season is a wash and I have a feeling I may just skip this year as there is no need (may quit the nfl altogether) to watch a team that is not a contender and by the looks of the dismal near future, wont be for many more years to come. I also can see the drought going over 30 years but before that chances are real good the pegulas will have had enough and sell the team where it will be moved, saving those few bills fans left the agony of rooting for a loser... 0-16, here we come!! Edited July 26, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 always start with falsely humble predictions when you are cheering for a team that hasn't done jack for 2 decades... it's almost completely outside of comprehension to understand that a team hasn't done jack for 2 decades... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Bills fans would be rejoicing in the streets if this ended up being a 4-12 season, because that means they'd be in the driver's seat for either: Rosen, Allen, Falk or Darnold (if he declares). Not me .... I'd rather see the QB we HAVE work out, rather than hope a new QB will develop. I am neither a TT fanboy or a TT detractor, I'm just a Bills fan who wants the team to succeed. I have never understood the fan who roots for failure so the team will get rid of a player they don't happen to like. To say that you KNOW a Rosen/Allen/Falk or Darnold will be better than one of the QBs currently on the roster is just plain silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Not me .... I'd rather see the QB we HAVE work out, rather than hope a new QB will develop. I am neither a TT fanboy or a TT detractor, I'm just a Bills fan who wants the team to succeed. I have never understood the fan who roots for failure so the team will get rid of a player they don't happen to like. To say that you KNOW a Rosen/Allen/Falk or Darnold will be better than one of the QBs currently on the roster is just plain silly. It's called bottoming out, which the Bills really haven't done. I mean part of those great 90s teams were so great is we ended up drafting Bruce Smith 1st overall in 1985 thanks to Jim Kelly not signing when he was first drafted. Dareus was the last time the Bills had a pick in the top 3 and looked like he was going to be a difference maker until Rex installed a new defense. That or Dareus got lazy because of his new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 No way the Pats go 16-0....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 No way the Pats go 16-0....right? 6-0 vs AFCE w ease no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 It's called bottoming out, which the Bills really haven't done. I mean part of those great 90s teams were so great is we ended up drafting Bruce Smith 1st overall in 1985 thanks to Jim Kelly not signing when he was first drafted. Dareus was the last time the Bills had a pick in the top 3 and looked like he was going to be a difference maker until Rex installed a new defense. That or Dareus got lazy because of his new contract. His attitude changed when his brother was killed. The difference-maker for him is having a coach who can light a fire under him...or maybe just a teammate to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 No way the Pats go 16-0....right? If you asked me what team could do it, I would say the Pats could do it. His attitude changed when his brother was killed. The difference-maker for him is having a coach who can light a fire under him...or maybe just a teammate to do it. I thought Rex had his big system and if you didn't fit in, well !@#$--you charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 6-0 vs AFCE w ease no ? Not with ease, but definitely a good chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 No way the Pats go 16-0....right? they were talking this on the sirius recently, and i understand the logic. you can easily argue they're the best team in the nfl. with that approach, every other team is the underdog and would have to upset the pats. for most great teams, they're likely to have off days, or at least make enough mistakes to lose a couple of games. the pats aren't as likely to fall in that trap. that being said, it's so difficult to win every game on the schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 6-0 vs AFCE w ease no ? They've done that exactly twice since 2002. More often than not they've gone 4-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 4-12 is fine as long as the team improves over the year and TT starts showing some more skill development in the basic fundamentals of being a franchise QB. Those two things are complete opposites. How do i see TT developing more skills in the basic fundamentals of being a franchise QB AND watch him lose 12 games? If that's the case, then the defense would have to be simply atrocious, which they're not. You're either going to see a digression or a breakthrough from TT, and that will dictate our record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 they were talking this on the sirius recently, and i understand the logic. you can easily argue they're the best team in the nfl. with that approach, every other team is the underdog and would have to upset the pats. for most great teams, they're likely to have off days, or at least make enough mistakes to lose a couple of games. the pats aren't as likely to fall in that trap. that being said, it's so difficult to win every game on the schedule. Very difficult. There's some logic to it, but it's more fun to predict which team will beat them. At least one will. Their offense isn't as explosive as the team that went undefeated...and Belichick isn't driven by revenge against the league like he was that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 they were talking this on the sirius recently, and i understand the logic. you can easily argue they're the best team in the nfl. with that approach, every other team is the underdog and would have to upset the pats. for most great teams, they're likely to have off days, or at least make enough mistakes to lose a couple of games. the pats aren't as likely to fall in that trap. that being said, it's so difficult to win every game on the schedule. This, exactly. Do they have the best chance to do it? Yes. Is it likely? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 4-12 is fine as long as the team improves over the year and TT starts showing some more skill development in the basic fundamentals of being a franchise QB. how can you improve if you go 4-12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Very difficult. There's some logic to it, but it's more fun to predict which team will beat them. At least one will. Their offense isn't as explosive as the team that went undefeated...and Belichick isn't driven by revenge against the league like he was that year. This, exactly. Do they have the best chance to do it? Yes. Is it likely? No. agreed and agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 agreed and agreed. Alright, now it's awkward. I agreed with you. You don't need to agree with me agreeing with you. People will start to talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Alright, now it's awkward. I agreed with you. You don't need to agree with me agreeing with you. People will start to talk. Agreed, agreed and agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I can't be mad at this prediction. It's on the low end of the range I'm thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 i got this year marked as the beginning of the end for Big Ben. Replace him with Brees or Cousins... Brees chases a ring, or Cousins wants a solid team instead of a disaster in SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Those two things are complete opposites. How do i see TT developing more skills in the basic fundamentals of being a franchise QB AND watch him lose 12 games? If that's the case, then the defense would have to be simply atrocious, which they're not. You're either going to see a digression or a breakthrough from TT, and that will dictate our record. It takes a slow upward swing through the season in his development, I have full confidence this will happen, but it had BETTER HAPPEN.... And a QB growing into a real franchise man doesn't lead to wins every time... A few games each year are decided by how a ball bounces on a fumble, or something even more random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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