Steptide Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 we've seen this many times before. The bills start hot and drop off 2008: 5-1 2011: 5-2 2014: 5-3 2016: 4-2 2017: 4-2 So here we are in the same boat as many times before. I'm not yet convinced that the bills are legit. Defense gave up alot of yards this past Sunday. Offense has had its woes. The bills win the next 2 and I'll be convinced. 6-2 is still not a guarantee of anything, but would surely set us up nicely for the playoffs. What say you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Yes 6-2 is not a guarantee, but this team has not never had that record after 8 games at any point during the drought. In fact I've pointed out before they have never been 6-4 or better since the first year of the drought back in 2000 so even reaching that milestone this year could be telling. If we do get to 6-2 though I'd certainly start buying into the playoffs as a very realistic possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Somebody who knows what the hell they're doing with this kind of stuff needs to start a poll on what scenario of wins and losses gets folks to buy into the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Win the next 5 and I'm all in. Oak, @NYETS, N'Awlins, @Chargers, @KC. I'd say 6 because that game is Vs NE in Buffalo but I am trying to be realistic. If they can't win on the road .... need I say it? Edited October 25, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I'm almost all in. I think if we beat the Raiders Im there CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Somebody who knows what the hell they're doing with this kind of stuff needs to start a poll on what scenario of wins and losses gets folks to buy into the playoffs. Once we've clinched. During this drought, we lost to a Pittsburgh team playing mostly backups, at home, even though we needed it to get in. There's nothing that can make me stop expecting tradegy until it's mathematically set in stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 we've seen this many times before. The bills start hot and drop off 2008: 5-1 2011: 5-2 2014: 5-3 2016: 4-2 2017: 4-2 So here we are in the same boat as many times before. I'm not yet convinced that the bills are legit. Defense gave up alot of yards this past Sunday. Offense has had its woes. The bills win the next 2 and I'll be convinced. 6-2 is still not a guarantee of anything, but would surely set us up nicely for the playoffs. What say you The record maybe the same , but c'mon this is a totally different team just from a year ago , the reason why I have hopes for this season is not because of defense or offense, # 1 they're playing like a TEAM # 2 I believe the coaching staff does a great job getting the team ready for Sunday , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 The record maybe the same , but c'mon this is a totally different team just from a year ago , the reason why I have hopes for this season is not because of defense or offense, # 1 they're playing like a TEAM # 2 I believe the coaching staff does a great job getting the team ready for Sunday , I don't disagree with you, but I would argue that the talent was better on some of those previous teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) The record maybe the same , but c'mon this is a totally different team just from a year ago , the reason why I have hopes for this season is not because of defense or offense, # 1 they're playing like a TEAM # 2 I believe the coaching staff does a great job getting the team ready for Sunday , I like most of what I've seen so far, and really do have a positive outlook on the future, but depth is a serious issue on this team. There is a dramatic drop in talent in almost every position group. EJ Gaines goes out with injury almost every game and as soon as he's out the secondary opens up (just as one example). I think over the next few years this team will be well built, but it will take a whole crap of load of injury luck to stay competitive through this season. Fingers crossed. Edited October 25, 2017 by Acantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Win this week and I'm all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBills Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I like most of what I've seen so far, and really do have a positive outlook on the future, but depth is a serious issue on this team. There is a dramatic drop in talent in almost every position group. EJ Gaines goes out with injury almost every game and as soon as he's out the secondary opens up (just as one example). I think over the next few years this team will be well built, but it will take a whole crap of load of injury luck to stay competitive through this season. Fingers crossed. I do like Gaines, but we definitely need to get another solid corner and maybe slide Gaines to the slot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I do like Gaines, but we definitely need to get another solid corner and maybe slide Gaines to the slot I honestly don't pay that much attention to individual matchups (I tend to follow the ball during the games and don't have times for replays). But zoomed out view, EJ seems to be doing a much better job than I thought he would. There is a clear downgrade in our secondary when he is out of the game. I don't think he's been a problem, but there's nothing behind him. And that's true for everything outside of the DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 we've seen this many times before. The bills start hot and drop off 2008: 5-1 2011: 5-2 2014: 5-3 2016: 4-2 2017: 4-2 So here we are in the same boat as many times before. I'm not yet convinced that the bills are legit. Defense gave up alot of yards this past Sunday. Offense has had its woes. The bills win the next 2 and I'll be convinced. 6-2 is still not a guarantee of anything, but would surely set us up nicely for the playoffs. What say you the only thing that we need to know is are you in balls deep. if not, get outta here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I’m all in. Why not be? Your feelings will get hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW95 - JA17 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 They can go 0-4 to get to 4-6 and it would be a great accomplishment. If they can get to 5-5 after week 10, weve got ourselves some exciting football ahead of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Once we've clinched. During this drought, we lost to a Pittsburgh team playing mostly backups, at home, even though we needed it to get in. There's nothing that can make me stop expecting tradegy until it's mathematically set in stone. Dilly, dilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafromboise Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 ok they go 6-2...then lose 5 in a row. just get to 10 wins and then we can talk the P word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 With the secondary banged up, I think we will need about 35 points to beat the Raiders .. The injury thing is what can sink the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 cakewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 For me it depends how they win. If the stumble into a victory with turnovers like the Atlanta game I will be naturally happy but "not all in". If we can get the offense moving and a passing game and win, then i will be all in. We have not had one dominant win except for maybe the Jets game which if I recall they were in the game into the mid 3rd qtr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Win the next 5 and I'm all in. Oak, @NYETS, N'Awlins, @Chargers, @KC. I'd say 6 because that game is Vs NE in Buffalo but I am trying to be realistic. If they can't win on the road .... need I say it? Good example of a bad joke, poorly delivered Edited October 25, 2017 by transplantbillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I'm always all in, every year regardless of record. But "Are we talking playoffs? Playoffs?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Piker. Win the next 13 and I'm all in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Good example of a bad joke, poorly delivered you chasing him around? then you wonder why he is always pulling your chain. as for all in. I actually felt before the season started they would win 10 games and get the wildcard. so far they're on the right track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Dilly, dilly Dilly, dilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Dilly, dilly. Dilly, dilly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 you chasing him around? then you wonder why he is always pulling your chain. as for all in. I actually felt before the season started they would win 10 games and get the wildcard. so far they're on the right track... 10 is a nice round number isnt it. 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 I'm always all in, every year regardless of record. But "Are we talking playoffs? Playoffs?" If by all in you mean, watching every game and routing for the bills, then yes I'm all in. However I'm talking about believing that this team is a legit contender for the playoffs. Nobody expected anything from the bills this year and I'm not quite ready to get my hopes up yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) It would be nice to see wins against good and bad teams strung together. Road stats are poorer than home games (which is a norm) but seeing an improvement boosts our confidence. Edited October 25, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 you chasing him around? then you wonder why he is always pulling your chain. as for all in. I actually felt before the season started they would win 10 games and get the wildcard. so far they're on the right track... Starting to look like you were right and I was wrong with 7-9. And I couldn't be happier. Starting to look like you were right and I was wrong with 7-9. And I couldn't be happier. Wonder if 9-7 gets in this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Once we've clinched. During this drought, we lost to a Pittsburgh team playing mostly backups, at home, even though we needed it to get in. There's nothing that can make me stop expecting tradegy until it's mathematically set in stone. That's me, too. I was at that game. Willie Parker, some UDFA rookie nobody had ever heard of before that game, ran for 100+ yards. I'll be "all in" when they clinch a playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 So basically youll start enjoying the season when its already half over? What if they win the next one but lose to the Jets then win the next one? What if they lose the next 2 then win the next 4? What if they lose the next one but win the next 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I’m with ya, OP. But I’m doubting it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Beat Oak... (beatable, bad-ish on the road, no run-game) or forget it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFlutie Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 cakewalk. Can't we switch it up? Can I incorporate my favorite kinds of food? Like carrotcakewalk? Sliderswalk? Applebeesappetizerswalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 10 is a nice round number isnt it. 🍻 that it is. Starting to look like you were right and I was wrong with 7-9. And I couldn't be happier. not there yet. one game at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I'm always all in. That's why I drink too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I think at 6-2 a current player goes on the homepage for the first time since Travis Henry (or maybe it was Mcgahee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I think at 6-2 a current player goes on the homepage for the first time since Travis Henry (or maybe it was Mcgahee) would that be the TBD version of the Madden curse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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