JerseyBills Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 that 5-1 Fitzy flashback comes to mind. He signs a huge contract then craps the bed and the team folds. I do think this team is different. McD has more grit.That and there wasn't anything flukey about this 3-1 start , with FitzMagic in 2011 , we were a terrible D , getting flukey wins.Defense travels as they say and I believe we have an elite one. With TT not turning the ball over and imo ,the offense only going to get better , we can not only keep winning but get better. These were also two great teams we beat up back to back , No Shaq,Glenn, Matthews/Gaines/Humber in 2nd half , we got a team fellas , a team to be proud of,and we deserve it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm looking at it with cautious optimism. So many times this past decade this team has looked good in the beginning of the season only to fail down the stretch. I'm enjoying this win, but we cannot afford to look past any team. I think McDermott has the players well coached enough to do this as well. It is amazing what difference competent coaching makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 The OP is probably correct if things stay the same. When need to progress on offense, especially the OL (running game, protection) and definitely at WR. Who's to say they can't though? The key to this season always was and will continue to be health and improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Correct. I know for a fact you can't win without a franchise QB like Matt Ryan or Eli or Phillip Rivers. I've read it here, and heard it on Schopp and bulldog. The standings and yesterday's results provide a pretty clear conclusion on this subject. Yeah, when have Eli, Ryan or Rivers ever made playoff runs, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 that 5-1 Fitzy flashback comes to mind. He signs a huge contract then craps the bed and the team folds. I do think this team is different. McD has more grit. It's not about grit- that team was plus 2 or 3 in the turnover battle weekly. A lot of luck and not particularly good in most of the metrics we did actually control. The only hope for that team was that we stole enough early that we could limp into the playoffs later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yeah, when have Eli, Ryan or Rivers ever made playoff runs, huh? When do you think Rivers was last in the playoffs? You might be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 The reason they won't be sustain is if they continue to leak in the Run Game. They were gnashed on Sunday. They need to fix that. While the backside of the defense has been outstanding, the LB's have been so-so. They have given up too many big plays. Regardless, you can't win games against the NFC if you want to make the playoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 They can't sustain these wins against the NFC! It just hurts them in the standings since it's not an AFC win! Yeah I know..I HATE it when they hurt their AFC playoff chances with wins like yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 When do you think Rivers was last in the playoffs? You might be surprised. When was the last time Matt Ryan was? When was the last time our QB was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 That and there wasn't anything flukey about this 3-1 start , with FitzMagic in 2011 , we were a terrible D , getting flukey wins. Defense travels as they say and I believe we have an elite one. With TT not turning the ball over and imo ,the offense only going to get better , we can not only keep winning but get better. These were also two great teams we beat up back to back , No Shaq,Glenn, Matthews/Gaines/Humber in 2nd half , we got a team fellas , a team to be proud of,and we deserve it! This team is much greater than the sum of its parts. These injuries are starting to get me worrying a little bit...we are not deep enough yet especially at WR and LB to suffer losses to key starters for this long...Beane better get to work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 When was the last time Matt Ryan was? When was the last time our QB was? Rivers and Brees last in 2013, Luck last in 2014. Franchise QB does not equal success is my point, and one that alot of posters seem to miss. Hell the Giants with Eli and OBJ average less than 20 points per game in their last 10 games, football is more complicated than "get a QB". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 When was the last time Matt Ryan was? When was the last time our QB was? Uhh last year in the SuperBowl for Ryan?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 KC would argue. They won last year due to the D scoring points and calls going their way. Personally I think the Bills are doing exactly what they need to do to win right now. The O is still developing and the D is playing really well. Can't take anything away from them at all. They were underdogs and they won the game on the road vs a team that most are picking to go back to the SB K.C has made the playoffs the last 4 years though and probably will be a 5th, that is no fluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWilson'sNewWar Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Only thing better than a "told ya so" is a "pre-told ya so." Lol. I really wasn't trying to do that. But when picking games going forward...style of victory definitely plays a big factor into analyzing it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I look at someone like the Broncos in 2015. Super Bowl Champion Broncos. Led by a stout defense, they had a few big wins, but 9 by a TD or less! It's sustainable to win close and keep winning. We've been experts at losing close games, now it's time to flip the script. Broncos 2015 won by 6 won by 7 won by 12 won by 3 won by 6 won by 3 won by 19 lost lost won by 2 won by 6 won by 14 lost lost won by 3 won by 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocal69 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Dont Worry the Fix is in for the BILLS. if anyone needs a explanation I would be happy to give it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 You guys are joking right? Sarcasm about whiners? You have to be happy we beat two very tough teams, with very good defenses and we found a way to win. Your all kidding right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 One week at a time, that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Bills fans are funny, they would rather be 1-3 then 3-1 just to complain, but can't enjoy a team win with TYGOD under center. This team is much different then those of the past 15+years! #1) You're right when you say Bills fans are funny. #2) You are wrong when you suggest we're complaining. See statement #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 If this team ends up winning between 6-8 games, I'm going to be very pissed at myself for being happy about these last two wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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