26CornerBlitz Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 @usatodaynfl The Bills are defying expectations in their rebuild. @ByMikeJones examines Sean McDermott's approach: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2017/10/30/buffalo-bills-sean-mcdermott-upon-further-review/814168001/ Someone forgot to tell Sean McDermott and the Buffalo Bills that rebuilding projects are supposed to feature hard-to-watch defeats, apparent steps backward and more questions than answers. The first-year coach led his team to a 35-14 blowout victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, improving his record to 5-2 on the season and 4-0 at home. It’s the Bills’ best start since 2011 and their first 4-0 opening at home since 1995. Up in Western New York, the long-suffering fan base is holding its collective breath, unsure if this success is for real. Every week, McDermott’s postgame news conferences feature questions from local reporters asking why they should believe this team is different from years past, as the franchise holds the longest active postseason drought at 17 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 So far this has been a fun season....let’s hope the ride continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1) Dramatically improved salary cap situation 2) Stockpiling draft picks 3) building a cohesive team 4) 5-2 Amazing so far imo, no one can realistically ask for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1) Dramatically improved salary cap situation 2) Stockpiling draft picks 3) building a cohesive team 4) 5-2 Amazing so far imo, no one can realistically ask for more. I agree with everything you said , my only concern ( from week 1 ) was and still is about our depth in certain positions, With all that said I think we made a great choice ( for once ) in hiring the right HC and GM , I think the future is looks bright for my Buffalo Bills , and the pleasant surprise the future may have begun already!!!!! Goooo Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1) Dramatically improved salary cap situation 2) Stockpiling draft picks 3) building a cohesive team 4) 5-2 Amazing so far imo, no one can realistically ask for more. Best part of this is that the rookies will come into a team with a good culture.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Best part of this is that the rookies will come into a team with a good culture.... Getting ahead of myself, I know, but just imagine this team actually breaking the playoff drought and then having 6 picks in the first 3 rounds to add to the talent pool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I agree with everything you said , my only concern ( from week 1 ) was and still is about our depth in certain positions, With all that said I think we made a great choice ( for once ) in hiring the right HC and GM , I think the future is looks bright for my Buffalo Bills , and the pleasant surprise the future may have begun already!!!!! Goooo Buffalo I agree with everything you write here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeginnersMind Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1) Dramatically improved salary cap situation 2) Stockpiling draft picks 3) building a cohesive team 4) 5-2 Amazing so far imo, no one can realistically ask for more. All I hoped for this year was 1-3. And not even 1. It's pretty incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Getting ahead of myself, I know, but just imagine this team actually breaking the playoff drought and then having 6 picks in the first 3 rounds to add to the talent pool... I have had those thoughts as well. However, there is a looooong road ahead with aging players (finding replacements), expiring contracts and the lack of depth - so I'm not trying to get to giddy. That being said, let's hope we nail these 6 picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1) Dramatically improved salary cap situation 2) Stockpiling draft picks 3) building a cohesive team 4) 5-2 Amazing so far imo, no one can realistically ask for more. 5) Gaining confidence. Really, haven't been able to say that in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We talk a lot about finding our franchise QB. Finding a Franchise coach is just as important and maybe we have one now. FP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Great points on culture for rookies, gaining confidence, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We talk a lot about finding our franchise QB. Finding a Franchise coach is just as important and maybe we have one now. FP THAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I said after the draft if White play at a high level early and McCoy has a good season anything is possible. The only thing that holds us back as being a contender is the QB position and elite WR talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 1) Dramatically improved salary cap situation 2) Stockpiling draft picks 3) building a cohesive team 4) 5-2 Amazing so far imo, no one can realistically ask for more. beane has to be one of the worst 3 Bills gms ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 beane has to be one of the worst 3 Bills gms ever... Hard to believe that's a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) 1) Dramatically improved salary cap situation 2) Stockpiling draft picks 3) building a cohesive team 4) 5-2 Amazing so far imo, no one can realistically ask for more. Oh, there are plenty of TBD'ers from the old guard that still clamor for the days of Whaley, Sammy, Gilmore, Dareus, J Will and Darby that ask for more. Best part of this is that the rookies will come into a team with a good culture.... Exactly! Edited October 31, 2017 by Magox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Does “defy” get more clicks than “exceed”? I guess it does, or they would have done it the other way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hard to believe that's a thread. there are a bunch of questionable threads lately. That one guys up there with the Kyle Ortin ring of honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 there are a bunch of questionable threads lately. That one guys up there with the Kyle Ortin ring of honor. Indeed. But that one was just a joke thread, right? Truth is, I never checked it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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