[closed]Rebuild or Tank job for the 17 season

[BmarvB]

I get the logic of the recent trades for draft currency in 18, but what is the goal for this season, sacrifice 17 to rebuild for 18? I thought they were aiming to try and win now while building on what we already have going forward.

 

Your thoughts?

Edited August 11, 2017 by BmarvB

[outsidethebox]

neither, just a regular season around one bills drive.

[KDIGGZ]

if they were tanking they would trade Darby for a 2nd instead of a 3rd and Matthews. they are still trying to win some games

[outsidethebox]

if they were tanking they would trade Darby for a 2nd instead of a 3rd and Matthews. they are still trying to win some games

They have to at least look like they care about winning to keep selling tickets.

[Buffalo Boy]

I think this is still a 6-10 to 8-8 team if we keep TT.

I don't see that we gave up un replaceable production by any means.

[frostbitmic]

I'll bet Kyle just said "why did I come back for a tank season"

 

Trade him and at least let him play for a contender instead of this mess of a franchise.

Edited August 11, 2017 by frostbitmic

[outsidethebox]

I think this is still a 6-10 to 8-8 team if we keep TT.

I don't see that we gave up un replaceable production by any means.

Really???

[ThunderGun]

I think the goal is clearly to stay competitive WHILE rebuilding the team Beane and McD want to field. They may have lost a dynamic player in Watkins, but they also made sure to fill holes with capable starting talent & invest in the future. All this tank talk is premature.

This front office isn't following the traditional "tank and reload" model. If they deal McCoy then the conversation can shift. But until then, I still think there is enough starting talent on this team, that if McD, Frazier and Dennison coach the way I believe they can, AND the team stays healthier than most others, they could still compete for a WC spot.

Edited August 11, 2017 by ThunderGun

[PastaJoe]

[Billsfansinceday1]

I think the goal is clearly to stay competitive WHILE rebuilding the team Beane and McD want to field. They may have lost a dynamic player in Watkins, but they also made sure to fill holes with capable starting talent & invest in the future. All this tank talk is premature.

This front office isn't following the traditional "tank and reload" model. If they deal McCoy then the conversation can shift. But until then, I still think there is enough starting talent on this team, that if McD, Frazier and Dennison coach the way I believe they can, AND the team stays healthier than most others, they could still compete for a WC spot.

Honestly, this is how I see it as well. I am betting there will be others who disagree.

[Samwell Tarly]

I like the added picks for next year, which if used wisely could really develop into long term future success. If this is the end of the moves I call it rebuilding on the fly. If McCoy, Taylor, Dareus or any combination thereof get dealt, then it's tank mode.

[buffbillsfan112080]

They are trying to look like all the past Bills seasons. Good enough to win some games but not good enough to actually challenge for a playoff spot. They got picks that they wanted for next year while downgrading in talent but not completely erasing the team of talent. After all, isn't that what the Bills always are? Some talent but not enough.

[bisonbrigade]

I think this is still a 6-10 to 8-8 team if we keep TT.

I don't see that we gave up un replaceable production by any means.

Then trade Tyrod for a 2nd or a 3rd then we can go 4-12. This season is worthless, so kill it.

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

My worry is the fact that 2018 is the year to shed the big salaries. That's when we get big chunks of cap space for cutting Shady, Clay, Taylor and Dareus (post June 1st).

 

If we are trading pieces to get draft picks in 18, it's because a purge is coming then. So that's two years down the tubes

I had to laugh at this

[Buffalo Boy]

Really???

Really!!!

Then trade Tyrod for a 2nd or a 3rd then we can go 4-12. This season is worthless, so kill it.

I couldn't agree more but I think they keep TT.

I would prefer Peterman getting the starts.

Honestly, this is how I see it as well. I am betting there will be others who disagree.

I think WC is a long shot but I do think it's a possibility if we get a lot of lucky bounces

[CanadianFan]

CLOSE THIS THREAD. THERE'S ALREADY ANOTHER ONE!

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

CLOSE THIS THREAD. THERE'S ALREADY ANOTHER ONE!

Please don't. To me, this is a separate issue other than the trades themselves

[BmarvB]

lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

They have two first-round picks, two second-round picks, two third-round picks, and a fourth, fifth and seventh. That's nine draft picks with six of those in the first three rounds

Please don't. To me, this is a separate issue other than the trades themselves

Agreed.

[buffaloboyinATL]

If you are gonna ask, you should make it a poll.

[BuffaloBill]

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