MarlinTheMagician Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 I don't buy the national (and local) narrative that we are "talent depleted." I think Tre White, Dawkins, Zay Jones, Poyer, Hyde, Jordan Matthews, EJ Gaines and Tolbert will give us more than Watkins, Woods, Gilmore, Goodwin and TD Mike. I think our on the field talent has been upgraded. And that is pretty amazing given the draft picks we have stockpiled. I believe Gilmore and Darby were horrible last year, and the safeties were mule slow. And we were in the hunt last year. Add a professional coach and I believe good things can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 This is the correct answer, and we should all be using this logic. Kinda scary that I'm so complimentary of Teef just let it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 . I understand the Bills fan instinct is to see the glass half empty. My glass is not only empty, it's shattered on the ground. I'll take a win any day, however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sunday's win seemed very un-Rex like in that (except Darius), the team was prepared to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sunday's win seemed very un-Rex like in that (except Darius), the team was prepared to play. Rucker? Isn't he a fan of the Dolphins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hard to tell if the defense is playing faster and more cohesive or how incompetent the NYJ are playing right now. We'll start to see after Carolina. I think we can start sound speculation after week 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Passing game was pretty pedestrian. Not going to cut it in today's NFL to compete for a playoff spot. While I will agree, I would like to see our WR more involved in the passing game, I thought Tyrod was fantastic yesterday. He did all the things fans have been crying for him to do, over the last two years. He used the middle of the field, bought time in the pocket with his feet, and he took off when he had to, as opposed to the first sign of pressure. I know, the numbers don't blow people away, but I would rank that as one of Tyrods' 3 best games in a Bills uniform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 just let it happen. Yeah don't put it on a pedestal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I liked it that they seemed organized and did not commit too many penalties. Ask me again at mid-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 It's one game, vs a bad team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) I love this post and I think this is exactly what has occurred. Add in good coaching and good professional defensive and offensive coaches and you have the makings of a 10 win team. I see us more like the Patriots. Exploiting the other teams weakness and making a game plan on offense and defense to get it done. These debbie doubters will soon lean this ain't a Rayan brothers un-organized show. After 3 weeks and were 3-0 you will start to see a change in attitude from the doubters. Yes are culture has been changed. Except the doubters can't see it yet. I don't buy the national (and local) narrative that we are "talent depleted." I think Tre White, Dawkins, Zay Jones, Poyer, Hyde, Jordan Matthews, EJ Gaines and Tolbert will give us more than Watkins, Woods, Gilmore, Goodwin and TD Mike. I think our on the field talent has been upgraded. And that is pretty amazing given the draft picks we have stockpiled. I believe Gilmore and Darby were horrible last year, and the safeties were mule slow. And we were in the hunt last year. Add a professional coach and I believe good things can happen. Edited September 11, 2017 by billsareback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Yesterday proved this team is not playing to tank and we did not take a step back from last season. This is a 7-10 win team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 It always feels good to win, but lets wait a few more weeks before we make definitive statements. The only definitive conclusion I can come to, this is a much better level of coaching than we had under the Ryan clowns. I am still not 100% sure that we are a more talented team...I want to see a little more. The first 7 games of the season are pretty tough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I don't even know what that means. I am not jumping up and down. I understand the Bills fan instinct is to see the glass half empty. And for good reason. But does it not seem we are on the right track? One game that was against a team in full on tank mode. You should have a better feel after they play a real team this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 We have had head fakes before. Trentative and Fitz off to fast starts. JP deep balls. This time feels different to me. We looked like an organized, professional football club. 50 yards in penalties? Rex teams could have that in one drive. It seems the guys want to play for each other - the early stirrings of a real "team" approach. Time will tell, but it really feels to me like we are on the right track. I am sure there will be setbacks, but I like the direction we seem to be headed in. Team plays hard. Pretty amazing. This team looks like a 4 or 5 win team. They played the absolute worst team in the league yesterday. A win is a win & 1-0 is certainly better than 0-1 bit I will hold out my excitement until they beat someone else. Now if they go into Carolina & beat the Panthers is maybe changing my tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Passing game was pretty pedestrian. Not going to cut it in today's NFL to compete for a playoff spot. It's never good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 It's one game, vs a bad team. are you ready for the off season yet? I mean if you can't appreciate a win, regardless of who they played, you may as well skip in to the next off season where you may be more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) This was the same team we've seen the last few years other than a better rush defense. We still don't have an NFL caliber QB and passing game with Taylor starting which is what you need to make the playoffs and actually win games there. The only thing that excites me about this season is the prospect of seeing Peterman start at some point later this year. Edited September 11, 2017 by SaviorPeterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfanAZ Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 There are some differences that I noticed... not as many three and outs, scoring TD's instead of field goals, no bad penalties, Taylor throwing the ball away instead of taking a sack, and the defense looked better. Taylor looked like Taylor. He made some good throws and some bad ones. When he hit Oleary to get them near the goal line, I think it was Clay that was wide open not too far from Oleary that prob would have been 6. All these things would have been glaring if they were settling for field goals. I am not getting my hopes up since it was only one game. Lets see how they do over the next couple games. Low expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Too numb... can't feel. All joking aside. Team looked good. They didn't need any miracles to put together a win. Jets looked better than I expected on d, but they've got some solid guys upfront. Tyrod hit a bunch of passes over the middle. Escaped and made plays. Shady is ELITE. Just such a fantastic RB. In some ways I think he looks even better than he was in philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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