BmarvB Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Sorry to disappoint those who thought we'd go 5-11 or 4-12 but that looks unlikely now. How about revisiting those predictions. I'm staying with 10-6 although with the Patriots showing their age on defense, There's a chance of winning the division with a 12-4 record. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Sorry to disappoint those who thought we'd go 5-11 or 4-12 but that looks unlikely now. How about revisiting those predictions. I'm staying with 10-6 although with the Patriots showing their age on defense, There's a chance of winning the division with a 12-4 record. Your thoughts? Why didn't you find the predictions thread and add this to it? That's the only thought that came to mind right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I said 7-9/8-8. I did think 5-11 was possible but that it was the floor for this team. I now see 7-9/8-8 as the floor. Ceiling is 11-5. I think 9-7 looks very possible and with the head to head over Denver could that just about be enough for a wildcard??? Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 I said 7-9/8-8. I did think 5-11 was possible but that it was the floor for this team. I now see 7-9/8-8 as the floor. Ceiling is 11-5. I think 9-7 looks very possible and with the head to head over Denver could that just about be enough for a wildcard??? Maybe. Wild card is looking good at this point if they can keep it going. Those injuries are going to be an issue, and we're still going to need more from the WR group. Why didn't you find the predictions thread and add this to it? That's the only thought that came to mind right away. Why rub it in on those guys? They're already eating crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 A QB or a RB mishap and this team would be lucky to go 5-11. We are surely on the right track though. McD has been pulling the right strings so far and it's been a true joy to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Why rub it in on those guys? They're already eating crow That is literally the point of this post... As another posted said, why not put the effort in and call people out by name instead of a blanket call out that has the effectiveness of a wet sock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Before the season started, I said I would be happy to have a better record than last year, 8-8 possible, but not sure 9-7 was. I am starting to "trust the process" and see weekly tweaks and improvements. My concern is depth and injuries. Would like to see the Bills trade one or two of those many draft choices. Don't t think they can improve much via free agency or promotions from practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Sorry to disappoint those who thought we'd go 5-11 or 4-12 but that looks unlikely now. How about revisiting those predictions. I'm staying with 10-6 although with the Patriots showing their age on defense, There's a chance of winning the division with a 12-4 record. Your thoughts? We're not winning the division unless Brady tears his ACL. Let's stop the nonsense on that front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 We're not winning the division unless Brady tears his ACL. Let's stop the nonsense on that front. Agreed. If they lose tonight, however, it gets a lot more interesting. I don't predict it. I think they win by ten or more. But it would get interesting if Bellichick can't fix a way to fix that defense. They have lost a lot of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I was a 4-12 to 5-11 guy, just due to talent deficiencies, knowing that the long term gain (early-round draft picks) was worth it. But after watching these past 4 weeks, I think the ceiling (while VERY unlikely - that's why it's the "ceiling") is 12-4, I think ANYTHING less than 9-7 would be considered a colossal failure after seeing the way we've played so far. This isn't the flukey "good starts" that we've had in the past where we rode Fitz's hot streak but were ultimately a very poorly-coached team. I think 10-6 is more realistic. As another poster pointed out, that win against Denver could end up being huge in a wildcard tie-breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 When the season began I thought we were going to be anywhere from a 4-12 to 8-8 Now I think we will be a 7-9 to 10-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I predicted 3-4 wins. I did NOT predict that they would happen in the first 5 weeks, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Plenty of football left. Not saying the Bills will fade drastically down the stretch, but they could, and have several times before. Not impossible is all I'm saying. I'd be surprised if they don't finish with at least 8 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlfcbb Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 My concern would be injuries. A long term injury to one or more of Taylor, McCoy or Clay could leave us in serious difficulties. I know this argument could apply to other teams but the depth of our team (especially offence) does worry me. The other concern I have is how we will react to our next defeat. You only need to look at last year to see that when we lost after winning 4 straight, the wheels well and truly came off. Having said that, I feel this team is different, but only time will tell. Anything above 9 wins would be a fantastic season IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Some of the teams they're going to face this season don't look as good as we thought they would. Staying healthy is the key to finishing strong (10-6, 12-4) and making the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Who has the link to that official season record prediction thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Agreed. If they lose tonight, however, it gets a lot more interesting. I don't predict it. I think they win by ten or more. But it would get interesting if Bellichick can't fix a way to fix that defense. They have lost a lot of players. The Pats can be outscored, They don't have the defense they once had. Houston should have beat them. Their mistake was giving Brady an opportunity to steal that game from them. He'll do it every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This offense needs to produce a lot more ypg and ppg to be talking about 12 wins...great D and timely turnovers wont alone get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This next game is a big one. Honestly if we can get this road game against the Bengals I see 10-6 as our new floor with a chance at a 12-4 or even 13-3 season. I'm expecting a loss this weekend for a variety of reasons but it will be a close game. Could go either way. Last weekend I was actually expecting an upset at Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I said 5-11 No, Im not disappointed. I dont think they go 2-10 the rest of the season. I still think with the depth issues, it will catch up to them... they will struggle to get to 8 wins... but I hope they continue to roll. A win Sunday and those 2 home games are going to be a party I dont get why people assume those with a negative prognosis of a season, game, player, etc actively root for the team to lose... Edited October 5, 2017 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Sorry to disappoint those who thought we'd go 5-11 or 4-12 but that looks unlikely now. How about revisiting those predictions. I'm staying with 10-6 although with the Patriots showing their age on defense, There's a chance of winning the division with a 12-4 record. Your thoughts? Are you new to Bills fandom? If so, I suggest you familiarize yourself with the several hot starts they have had during the drought that wound up being losing seasons. While I anticipate this being a decent season, dropping four or more in a row would not be unusual; they've done it before. We are already suffering injuries to key players; if TT, Shady or Clay are out for any length of time, the already iffy offense will be in real trouble. Those of us who have been fans for a long time - I go back to 1960 - hope for the best but are never surprised by the worst. Because we have repeatedly seen the latter. So while 10 or more wins is certainly possible, so are 10 or more losses. But if you are a true fan, you'll still be here no matter which direction the season goes. Because they are the Bills and they are our team, no one else's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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