Flynox Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Considering almost no one believed the Bills would come close to making the playoffs, it's a resounding "yes." A playoff win would be nice, but anything after this point is just gravy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Yes. Easily. 1. They ditched high end guys who didn’t fit what they wanted to do on the field, or didn’t fit the chemistry of the group they were trying to build. Watkins, Darby and Dareus headlines it, but letting Gilmore walk without a worry, and changing over approximately half the 52-man roster to begin shaping in the form they want to build has been a pretty big success. 2. The team did a couple things it hasn’t done since the drought began. And while we ended it because of tie breakers, I believe this team was different in this way. A) they went through a losing streak mid-season (Jets, Saints, Chargers), and bounced back, particularly after the Tyrod benching and re-starting in LA. B) this team won two road games the likes of which I haven’t seen them win since before the drought. First was in Atlanta, and second was in Kansas City. Both good teams, both tough places to play. 3 They got the biggest monkey off their backs in pro sports. That drought was dragging this team down on an organizational level. Now they can simply focus on becoming an annual contender. It selling everything to make the playoffs just so they can say they did. 4. Lastly, as stated by the OP, they’ve got 4 of the top 65 picks in this year’s draft. Edited January 3, 2018 by Dkollidas 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) We made the playoffs and ended the drought, cut players who were not fits or wouldn't buy in, added tons of future salary cap space and draft picks and the coaching staff have shown they can develop talent. Its a very successful opening season with a management group that has bought themselves a lot of time to fully see their plan through. Trust the process! Edit: Dkollidas beat me with a better post of the same content. Edited January 3, 2018 by Woodman19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 12 minutes ago, Flynox said: Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes.... I thought they were tanking (and I was fine with that). So I predicted 6-10. However, once they started winning, I wanted playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 C'mon. How could you not consider this a successful season so far? If you don't, you surely are a dickhead. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Of course it's yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, Flynox said: Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win? absolutely yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perk71 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I said 19-0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Should be a poll post but yes. Relatively of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Flynox said: Do you consider a Playoff berth and two first round picks a successful season even if we lose the wildcard game? How many people predicted the Bills to win more then 5 games before the season started? We not only exceeded expectations as a team and got the 17 year drought off our shoulders, but have two picks in the first round. The picks currently are slotted around 20 to mid 20’s. Brandon Beane & Co. have some options either to trade up for ‘our guy’ or get some talent at other positions, all while trading some big contracts and freeing up some cap room. Do the Bills need to win a playoff game to consider this season a success or are you happy with just getting to the playoffs and hoping for a win? Absolutely. My sons have never seen a Bills playoff game (16,14,8). We've rarely had multiple picks to build with. We appear to have a coach and GM worth having. This is a tremendous season for lots of reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Nope. I also prefer Pepsi to coke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Meaningful. Games in december with at least 1 game in January.... Yeah i would. Consider this a good year Edited January 3, 2018 by ddaryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatebeing17 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 This was a fun year. I traveled 8 hours north to see a Bills game and it was great. I pounded some buffalo chick in the lines for the johns and me and my friend were invited to snort some coke by Bills fans. So yes, it was a successful year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 This season was a definite success. I, for one thought they might only pull out 5-6 wins and i'm happy i was wrong on that one. Go Bills!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 If I remember correctly Vegas had us at over/under 6 wins. We got 9 and made the playoffs. Of course it's a successful year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatebeing17 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 damn the mods got rid of my original post which received 6 likes. hope the mods die of cancer and hope their remaining funds pay off my sophomore year of college that I cant afford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, ultimatebeing17 said: damn the mods got rid of my original post which received 6 likes. hope the mods die of cancer and hope their remaining funds pay off my sophomore year of college that I cant afford. Pure savagery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills1987 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, ultimatebeing17 said: This was a fun year. I traveled 8 hours north to see a Bills game and it was great. I pounded some buffalo chick in the lines for the johns and me and my friend were invited to snort some coke by Bills fans. So yes, it was a successful year. Ok....dork. Yes, highly successfully season. Coach McD should be a shoo-in for coach of the year. 1 hour ago, ultimatebeing17 said: damn the mods got rid of my original post which received 6 likes. hope the mods die of cancer and hope their remaining funds pay off my sophomore year of college that I cant afford. Ban this idiot please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus99 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes , Much better than last year . Big improvements and we are in the Playoffs . Sure there were mistakes made and even some foolish moves but at the same time there was a lot of learning and good discipline with a good coach for being a first year coach . GO BILLS ! 2 hours ago, ultimatebeing17 said: damn the mods got rid of my original post which received 6 likes. hope the mods die of cancer and hope their remaining funds pay off my sophomore year of college that I cant afford. You do not like the Mod , fine that is your right but wishing him cancer is an awful thing to say . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes and anyone who disagrees with yes is a godless communist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Absolutely, especially after we draft our QB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yepperz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Anyone who answers "no" to this question is a miserable human being. Just sayin... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Of course it's a yes no matter how it ends. But for now, No until we win the Super Bowl as that is the end game and we are still in this thing. LETS GO!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Right this moment, no... We're 0-0 and in the playoffs. Super Bowl or bust. However, when it's all settled, if we end up losing in the playoffs somewhere, a resounding yes. As I told my wife yesterday, no matter what happens, nobody can take away that feeling I had on Sunday. Last weekend was truly one of those "best moments ever" type of feelings. Last December, this team was floundering around in mediocrity with Rex Ryan and Doug Whaley as coach/GM. There was no plan. It was just another "Groundhog Day" season all over again. Now, they actually have a plan, a coach, and a GM all working as one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I recall during the great run of the 90's when the Bills made 4 SB appearances, that one of those appearances was as a Wild Card. They didn't win the big one....and I don't remember which one it was....but, they took that wild card all the way to the SB. Not sure this team is made of that stuff....but, I would be thrilled (again) if they got another crack at NE and the Brady/Gronk dark side stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Is 9-7 going to cost us a shot at a franchise QB? If so, the season was unsuccessful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Absolutely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, bigK14094 said: I recall during the great run of the 90's when the Bills made 4 SB appearances, that one of those appearances was as a Wild Card. They didn't win the big one....and I don't remember which one it was....but, they took that wild card all the way to the SB. Not sure this team is made of that stuff....but, I would be thrilled (again) if they got another crack at NE and the Brady/Gronk dark side stars. Comeback game against the Oilers in 93 was a wildcard game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Is 9-7 going to cost us a shot at a franchise QB? If so, the season was unsuccessful. oh my god you suck at life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Cygnus99 said: Yes , Much better than last year . Big improvements and we are in the Playoffs . Sure there were mistakes made and even some foolish moves but at the same time there was a lot of learning and good discipline with a good coach for being a first year coach . GO BILLS ! You do not like the Mod , fine that is your right but wishing him cancer is an awful thing to say . It was the very last thing this poster will ever say here. Bye, Felicia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Yes definitely! I know it sounds corny, but I am really excited about this "process." We saw a lot of changes, but I think we are going to see a lot more in year two. I think we will see an almost full makeover of the offensive and defensive lines and the line backing crew. I think the rebuilt secondary was really the biggest change and had the most impact, but I feel like Beane and McDermott are just getting started. I am curious to see what McDermott and Beane can do with a full off-season, some cap space, and a lot of draft picks. I guess my point is that this team has not turned over completely. McDermott and Beane have begun building this roster the way they want it to be as they have made the changes they could in a short time. The job is only half way complete, and we still made the playoffs. Edited January 3, 2018 by MrEpsYtown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Considering the biggest "buzz word" on this board in the middle of August was either "tank" or "tanking"... yeah. Absolutely. How could it not be? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 28 minutes ago, PaattMaann said: oh my god you suck at life Let's see what you are posting come August if TT or some other crap QB is lined up behind center leading the Bills to an another 7-9, 8-8 season. In the meantime since they are in the playoffs, and my wish of a franchise QB through the draft is waning, I hope they put up a good fight on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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