PABillsfan23 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I gave us no chance this week, had completely given up on Tyrod and thought our defense was a mirage. I was wrong, chowing down on some crow and it never tasted so good. its week 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yes, it was the Senator. I liked that dude, what happened to him? Attrition, I'm assuming. Hastened by the March 2017 apocalypse and ensuing DC-Marvel comics amalgam TBD universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 You are, perhaps, thinking of my friend The Senator, who predicts 19-0 every year. I'm typically cautiously optimistic (at least willing to give a new regime a chance before trashing them). But this year, I figured the Bills would win 4-5 games. Even if you are going back 10 years, you will not find any post where I predict a 18-1 (or anything close). I'm pretty sure I haven't predicted more than 10 wins in ANY season in the past 10 years. Find a 18-1 (or similar) prediction from me, and I will gladly admit my mistake, and give you credit. But I can already tell you, you are mistaken. I believe you have me confused with someone else. nope, I remember you as being the optimist to shoot down the poopoo'ers quickly because you did it to me many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 its week 3 Crow is eaten game-by-game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 haha I know it wasn't the dean. It was the senator. But the dean was always on board after a win. Stojan, ice, JSP were the ones who brought back the joy of the win to remind us. The dean was always steadfast dry to say we won, so stop crying kind of schtick and be upbeat. Very true... and yeah, you guys are right, the Senator. POS-LUSZ-NEEEEEEEY!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Proud to eat crow and in this case love to be wrong. Doesn't get any easier next week in Atlanta but this team is still in good position to hang around and make things interesting at least into October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We've played 3 games people! There's a lot of crow left on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 nope, I remember you as being the optimist to shoot down the poopoo'ers quickly because you did it to me many times. You specifically suggested I predicted an 18-1 season. So you should be eating some crow, as you realized I did not, nor ever have. I often stepped in during trashing of a particular player, or coach, to suggest reason. And, BTW, I did that in some very overly positive threads, as well as negative. Of course, there have been far more negative threads in the past 10 years, so that probably influences your recollection. I will usually take the "reasonable" position, as most of the trashing (or on occasion, the homerism) as I believe in looking at the complete picture. BTW, The Senator is not doing well, health wise. He has beaten cancer, but still has some issues. Keep him in your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 You specifically suggested I predicted an 18-1 season. So you should be eating some crow, as you realized I did not, nor ever have. I often stepped in during trashing of a particular player, or coach, to suggest reason. And, BTW, I did that in some very overly positive threads, as well as negative. Of course, there have been far more negative threads in the past 10 years, so that probably influences your recollection. I will usually take the "reasonable" position, as most of the trashing (or on occasion, the homerism) as I believe in looking at the complete picture. BTW, The Senator is not doing well, health wise. He has beaten cancer, but still has some issues. Keep him in your thoughts. I didn't mean to suggest you did think 18-1, just looking for the old time nonsense here of when we all looked for the best every time before 17 years! Send him out regards, we miss him. He remains undefeated in the fight that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraBills Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Eating an enormous bowl of it. I said we would have a putrid offensive performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hate to say it, but I called 2-1 after this week about Wednesday. Though in fairness, I thought we would beat the Panthers too. I had us for a loss next week, hope I am wrong! "have" us for a loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 If you're out there, get well The Senator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I'm munching. I've eaten worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 BTW, The Senator is not doing well, health wise. He has beaten cancer, but still has some issues. Keep him in your thoughts. Damn. I hope my attrition guess didn't come off sounding ignorant and jaded... and I wish I would have been right. Wishing him the best. His optimism is missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) Damn. I hope my attrition guess didn't come off sounding ignorant and jaded... and I wish I would have been right. Wishing him the best. His optimism is missed. Noted. But I blame him every year, for predicting 19-0. Every Bills failure is HIS fault, IMO. Edited September 24, 2017 by The Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 its week 3 And we're tied for first place in the AFCE, that about where you thought we'd be at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) My thoughts on this team aren't much different than they were before the game. A couple of new thoughts: -TT made plays all day. On an offense that lacks playmaking ability he is a playmaker. - Hauschka is a welcome addition. - DBs are talented but when the pass rush doesn't get there those 20 yard out will be open all day in this defense. - The design of the running game sucks. - Castillo is bad. - Zay has the yips. He's like a golfer that lost his stroke. They should come out next week early and run a couple of easy rollouts to him. He needs his confidence. - Game management was good. Great use of a challenge. I thought that they handled the clock well. McDermott has his team ready to play. They look organized and disciplined. - The officiating was not very good and hurt the DBs specifically. They made a couple of plays and ended up with nonsense penalties. - HC and defensive coaching is light years ahead of where we were a year ago. - This team battles and never turns the ball over. - We are a dropped pass from being 3-0. Can't complain too much Edited September 24, 2017 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 And we're tied for first place in the AFCE, that about where you thought we'd be at this point? I had us 3-0 and finishing 8-8. So we are a game down on where I thought we would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 My thoughts on this team aren't much different than they were before the game. A couple of new thoughts: -TT made plays all day. On an offense that lacks playmaking ability he is a playmaker. - Hauschka is a welcome addition. - DBs are talented but when the pass rush doesn't get there those 20 yard out will be open all day in this defense. - The design of the running game sucks. - Castillo is bad. - Zay has the yips. He's like a golfer that lost his stroke. They should come out next week early and run a couple of easy rollouts to him. He needs his confidence. - Game management was good. Great use of a challenge. I thought that they handled the clock well. McDermott has his team ready to play. They look organized and disciplined. - The officiating was not very good and hurt the DBs specifically. They made a couple of plays and ended up with nonsense penalties. - HC and defensive coaching is light years ahead of where we were a year ago. - This team battles and never turns the ball over. I have to agree with just about all of this. The design of the running game is pretty bad, IMO. I hate the "soft zone" pass defense, but this team is actually making it work. Still, bend/don't break always scares the crap out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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