Steptide Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 It's kinda ironic how we upset a team this past week that nobody thought we would beat. Just like 2011 how we upset the Pats to go 3-0 and then just like this year, played the Bengals the next week. Anyways, if we do lose, does your opinion of the team change? For me I guess it depends on how we lost. If it's like 27-10, then I'd say yes, we're not as good as maybe I thought. If it's 19-17, I might still feel the same. At any rate, I want nothing more than to go into the bye week 4-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 No, not really. We beat two really good teams. Cant win them all. If they go on a two or three game losing streak then my opinion will probably change again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 It's kinda ironic how we upset a team this past week that nobody thought we would beat. Just like 2011 how we upset the Pats to go 3-0 and then just like this year, played the Bengals the next week. Anyways, if we do lose, does your opinion of the team change? For me I guess it depends on how we lost. If it's like 27-10, then I'd say yes, we're not as good as maybe I thought. If it's 19-17, I might still feel the same. At any rate, I want nothing more than to go into the bye week 4-1 This team is better than the 2011 team, better coaching, talent and QB and so on. No, not really. We beat two really good teams. Cant win them all. If they go on a two or three game losing streak then my opinion will probably change again. I don't think they will lose three in a row or maybe even two in a two this year. Team is too well prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My opinion of the new Bills from the beginning was they would battle and compete in every game. I was totally unsure of how many games they could win, though, suggesting they would win somewhere between 5-10 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Buffalo BillsVerified account @buffalobills 11m11 minutes ago More "Nobody crowns the champs after five games...It's about preparing well and getting it done." #GoBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 If I know OBD this place will be a shitshow after the loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 This team is better than the 2011 team, better coaching, talent and QB and so on. I don't think they will lose three in a row or maybe even two in a two this year. Team is too well prepared. I don't really think they will either, but even a two game losing streak isn't the end of the world. Like I said just a bit ago... they aren't going to win every game. Losses will come. Its almost inevitable. What's important is how they respond. Do they fall apart to a 7 or 8 win season again or do they persevere and go on to a 10 win season while making the playoffs. I'm already pleasantly surprised because going into the season I didn't think they would be this good. Now I have hope and aspirations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 It's another tough road game. If we get a victory it speaks volumes about where this team is at. If we lose it will temper expectations a bit and it will be a bit of a low after the 2 big wins we just had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Yes. The Bills should easily make them a one-dimensional offense. The Bills' offense should be solid and protect the ball. They should win this game by playing the same way they've been playing. I don't want this team playing to the level of their competition. I want to see them be consistent. If they play poorly against the Bengals, it will definitely change my opinion of them so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 this is one they need to win. I would of rather lost to a non conference team last week then a conference game this week. to me, this is a bigger game than the falcons. bengals have always been tough. time to dominate and show you're for real. that said, if they lose you're looking at possibly going 3-3 in to the bye, not real impressive. I would like to see them go 5-1 or 4-2. so these next two games are pretty important. I'll hold off on my opinion until the bye. need the conference/division games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 this is one they need to win. I would of rather lost to a non conference team last week then a conference game this week. to me, this is a bigger game than the falcons. bengals have always been tough. time to dominate and show you're for real. that said, if they lose you're looking at possibly going 3-3 in to the bye, not real impressive. I would like to see them go 5-1 or 4-2. so these next two games are pretty important. I'll hold off on my opinion until the bye. need the conference/division games The bye is next week so the worst they can do going into the bye is 3-2 =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Root for Tampa tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It's kinda ironic how we upset a team this past week that nobody thought we would beat. Just like 2011 how we upset the Pats to go 3-0 and then just like this year, played the Bengals the next week. Anyways, if we do lose, does your opinion of the team change? For me I guess it depends on how we lost. If it's like 27-10, then I'd say yes, we're not as good as maybe I thought. If it's 19-17, I might still feel the same. At any rate, I want nothing more than to go into the bye week 4-1 Not really. We aren't a deep team and we've got 2 out at positions where we're especially thin. Cincy won't be a cakewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The bye is next week so the worst they can do going into the bye is 3-2 =) then yes, a loss would change my opinion. not drastically, but temper it some for sure. this is a must win in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan of St Augustine Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Not so much a change but a reality check. If they win it would do more to change my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 then yes, a loss would change my opinion. not drastically, but temper it some for sure. this is a must win in my opinion. Yeah... got to win those AFC games. As much as I loved the win against Atlanta this game is more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Not really as I still think we're right in the middle of the pack. Our best starting WR for this game is Zay Jones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Not really as I still think we're right in the middle of the pack. Our best starting WR for this game is Zay Jones? Not sure about that. At this point Andre Holmes has outplayed him. Hopefully this is the week the kid steps up. Going to need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I don't recall this team or any NFL team ever being more prepared or getting more from its talent than the Bills the last two games. It's unrealistic to think that it can be sustained. There is a difference between good coaching and miracle making which is what occurred Q1. You don't clean sweep in a new secondary featuring a rookie and have it perform as the league's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This team is better than the 2011 team, better coaching, talent and QB and so on. I don't think they will lose three in a row or maybe even two in a two this year. Team is too well prepared. I agree; this season feels totally different to other recent seasons where we got off to a good start. I think there is a lot more substance behind the wins so far this year. As long as we play a good game, keep penalties to a minimum, and keep doing the things we have been doing well, I won't change my mind if we lose. If we come out flat, unprepared, take 14 penalties, and lose badly, I'll be pretty disheartened, b/c I think this team is beyond that typical Bills crap of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It's kinda ironic how we upset a team this past week that nobody thought we would beat. Just like 2011 how we upset the Pats to go 3-0 and then just like this year, played the Bengals the next week. Anyways, if we do lose, does your opinion of the team change? For me I guess it depends on how we lost. If it's like 27-10, then I'd say yes, we're not as good as maybe I thought. If it's 19-17, I might still feel the same. At any rate, I want nothing more than to go into the bye week 4-1 No. But I also didn't shoot them into the top 5 in my power rankings yet. I tend not to ride the roller coaster as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsmovinup Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Im expecting a loss. Two tough wins in a row has to have drained these guys to some degree plus were banged up a bit. Add Cincy essentially playing for their season and the fact that they have the third ranked defense and are playing at home makes this an unlikely place to get a win. If we do pull it off it will certainly say something about how good we might really be. Im not expecting it however. Bottom line is it wont change my opinion on this team. Three very winnable games after the bye could put us at 6-2 at the mid point even if we lose sunday. Edited October 5, 2017 by Billsmovinup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 A single loss won't change my opinion of this team in the big picture. Even if it gets ugly (which I do NOT see happening). This feels different, and I believe it IS different. I'll take this FO over the long term, I like the direction. Don't get too high or too low over the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Awesome another hypothetical! Golly, I love hypothetical questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 No, and I don't expect a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Any loss changes your opinion. If we win, that's two straight road games heading into our bye, without any WR talent. I have genuine hope for 5-1 coming off the bye, and that's a crazy good start with playoff hope. If we lose to a team that's 1-3, then we aren't the team with possibly too many holes to overcome. Either way, it's any given Sunday as most teams aren't playing like we thought they would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yes. The Bills should easily make them a one-dimensional offense. The Bills' offense should be solid and protect the ball. They should win this game by playing the same way they've been playing. I don't want this team playing to the level of their competition. I want to see them be consistent. If they play poorly against the Bengals, it will definitely change my opinion of them so far. Tis is the absolute accurate answer to the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The emotional swings on this board are comical. If we lose, there will be like 10 threads calling for TTs and Denison's heads and mcdermott's clapping hands. You think 10 threads? Did you mean in the first hour? It will be a long 2 weeks for sure!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Depends on reason for loss. Rational people change opinions based on new facts being presented and I am not an idealogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 No. They are playing above their heads right now, I expect a fall back towards reality soon. I expect them to continue competing hard and that in itself is fun to watch. The roster is in flux and key injuries are going to hurt this team. I already started drinking so I won't scream at Milano on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I am not sold on the bills yet unfortunately. I love the direction they are going in and I think they have a bright future with the people in charge, but i still think they are a 7 win team this year. I hope they can prove me wrong though as it would be amazing to finally make the playoffs Edited October 5, 2017 by billsfan11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yes. If they lose I'm never watching again. But I will still post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It's kinda ironic how we upset a team this past week that nobody thought we would beat. Just like 2011 how we upset the Pats to go 3-0 and then just like this year, played the Bengals the next week. Anyways, if we do lose, does your opinion of the team change? For me I guess it depends on how we lost. If it's like 27-10, then I'd say yes, we're not as good as maybe I thought. If it's 19-17, I might still feel the same. At any rate, I want nothing more than to go into the bye week 4-1 Not really. I think we are just getting really thin from injuries at this point. Backups can only play so much before it starts catching up to you eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Like McD said today, if you judge any team by their record at this point in the season you're nuts (paraphrasing) ... it's too long of a season to change my opinion week to week. They are going to lose more games. They might lose Sunday. It won't be the end of the world if they do. My expectations weren't that high and I'll enjoy any progress that is shown this year. Edited October 5, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Still not sure how good Denver is but Atlanta was a quality win. Still not sure who this team is offensively, as they are still learning Dennison's system. Also, concerned about the injuries. Shady and the O line are the linchpin, as their season goes so do we. After the bye we still have a bunch of winnable games so 1 loss wouldn't kill us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 If the Bills do go on a win streak peoples heads will explode. We need a loss just to blow off steam. We can't take too much good stuff. Very similar to Catholic guilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Not really. I'm still in wait and see mode. If we beat the Raiders and Chiefs and notch a win vs the Pats, then I'm sold. I know that's a lot to ask, but I just keep reminding myself that there will be a lot of new faces here next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This team is better than the 2011 team, better coaching, talent and QB and so on. I don't think they will lose three in a row or maybe even two in a two this year. Team is too well prepared. I agree that this team is too well prepared and we likely won't lose 3 straight all year......unless the injuries hit. Zero depth on his team. Every 2nd string position is filled by inplayer I'd HATE to have in the starting lineup except DE (because I'm a Yarbrough fanboy) Our best backup behind Yarbrough is groy then most likely shareece wright. Pretty scary thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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