ganesh Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 6:21 PM, Virgil said: I just don't get this, I really don't. Are the Jets and Dolphins really that much better than us? They have very similar schedules and I just don't see where they made huge offseason upgrades. I'd argue the Dolphins could be worse now. Last season I wondered how bad Derek Carr's back affected him, but if that was a step back, I could see Oakland being a trainwreck. Either way, I don't mind being overlooked, but I just can't see us as the worst team in the league. and don't forget Cleveland....they lost 16 games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, ganesh said: and don't forget Cleveland....they lost 16 games! i'm reading a lot of folks (even on here) telling me they think the Browns will be good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kelly the Dog Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Those are some interesting stats and predictions. Not a bad effort. Of course everyone is going to have wildly different numbers in some places but it seemed somewhat like he knew the team versus a lot of other national guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreggTX Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 No surprises here except that the defense was ranked higher than the offense. We had little talent last year and made the most of it. With a sieve as an OL, I think this offense will be last or very near last in scoring. Feel free to flame me after they prove me wrong and I promise I won't mind at all. Somehow, Frazier will get them to overperform on D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, GreggTX said: No surprises here except that the defense was ranked higher than the offense. We had little talent last year and made the most of it. With a sieve as an OL, I think this offense will be last or very near last in scoring. Feel free to flame me after they prove me wrong and I promise I won't mind at all. Somehow, Frazier will get them to overperform on D. at least the Bills can't get relegated to the CFL or Arena League if they finish 32nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I don't think the defense will be the worst in the league, more like middle of the pack. But I don't disagree with the 6 win prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekills17 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I'm just sitting here trying to figure out how the worst team in football is supposed to get to 6.5 wins. If that's the WORST...talk about a season of mediocrity. Or as the NFL calls it, "parity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 8:30 AM, fansince88 said: Promise us one thing. When he proves you wrong you will keep the same name. You never made me make that promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauleeeWalnuts Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Why are people surprised by their rankings? They have regressed from last year's mediocre team, they only bright spots are secondary and RB, provided Shady stays healthy. They looked really bad this pre season and they do have the worst offensive positions in the league for the most part. Not sure where Beane and McD were trying to accomplish this off season, you're supposed to build on a playoff team not replace it with spare parts. This season ahs 4-12 written all over it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The WaPo has the Bills 23 Ahead of Cards, Bucs, Fins, Seahawks ?. Broncos, Jets, Raiders, Colts and lastly Browns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 538 Sports Predicts 8-8 for the Bills with a 36% chance of making the playoffs: 2018 NFL Predictions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 We have no linebackers. We have a mediocre at best DL. We have DB's that played above their means in 2018. I can't hold out that much hope for defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLXbillsmafia Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 This offense will likely be 32nd by a mile. They were 29th last year with Incognito/Wood, and even though I have some hope about Peterman/Allen, you know both will throw a lot more INTs than Tyrod, so we aren't going to win games by simply making fewer mistakes than the other team like last year. The Jets offense is probably the next worse as far as weapons/o-line, but I have much more confidence in Darnold than in Peterman/Allen. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 2 hours ago, PetermanThrew5Picks said: You never made me make that promise! Do it.....Make that promise.....I dare ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24578139/2018-bill-barnwell-nfl-preview-how-all-32-teams-get-super-bowl-liii An excerpt: 31. Buffalo Bills Projected Super Bowl odds: 0.1 percent "Another team with a new quarterback. The Bills traded Tyrod Taylor and already both acquired and traded AJ McCarron, leaving them with just Nathan Peterman and Josh Allen on the roster. The most plausible scenario for a return to the playoffs is that the Bills get an effective running game while Allen steps in and harnesses his elite physical traits as a deep passer on play-action. The ideal offense here is probably something like the 2008 Ravens, who had Joe Flacco throw the ball only 26.8 times per game." At least our odds aren't "less than 0.1 percent" like the Browns And even though I think a lot of fans got too carried away early on with their projections & expectations for Josh Allen, getting back to the playoffs, W/L records, etc., it seems most have come back down to earth a bit & recognize this is definitely a rebuilding year. Playoffs are far-fetched enough, forget Super Bowl...and that's ok! I'd rather have an abysmal season & kick off the next decade with a fantastic franchise QB (hopefully) than to tread water in mediocrity for a few more years , never good enough to make the playoffs but not bad enough to grab the best talent in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I think they have the offense diagnosis all wrong, though. The Bills will be throwing plenty, for better or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunderbill Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 So you're saying there's a chance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 And everyone laughs at me when I say it is a possibility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach55 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I can’t wait for the media to eat crow. As bad as the team played this preseason and as many players the team has lost, everything has been totally overblown. Preseason - this whole preseason was a tryout for numerous key positions (QB, interior line, etc). Often times the starting players didn’t play (or played minimally) due to injury or just to be generally withheld to allow McDermott to properly assess the remaining players (McCoy, Murphy, Williams, Dawkins, etc). There were some whiffs by our defense and offensive line, but remember our defense is bend but don’t break (which for the most part did) and the O-Line, once given continuity will gel and improve. Comparing to 9-7 team last year, post preseason my rundown is as follows QB - wash - McDermott pulled Taylor last year for a reason, I think Peterman is going to surprise everyone. If he doesn’t Allen comes in. RB - wash - I think the Backups improved, but McCoy remains the same WR - improved - Nothing really done here, but Jones is a year older and Benjamin is healthy TE - wash - Clay remains, backups improved OL - downgrade - not going to be as bad as billed, 3/5 of starters returned and now that the line is set, look for them to gel, plus with Peterman at QB, the quick delivery should mask the issues Coaching - massive upgrade - Dabol is colossally better then Dennison. This fact will overwhelm all of the other issues Defensively - I think we are generally a wash. Coaching is the same. Front 7, a few key changes, not of which are downgrades (temporarily Preston Brown may be better than Edwards, but that won’t last). Secondary again generally the same (we still have a weak CB2 insert Davis for Gaines). All and all, the team will be at worst as good as last year. I think we will jump in the rankings after we upset a lot of suicide pools in week 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I’m pretty sure this is how a lot of Disney movies begin. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) We're going to blow them away like Susan Boyle, ya dig? Edited September 6, 2018 by The Jerk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 15 minutes ago, Coach55 said: I can’t wait for the media to eat crow. As bad as the team played this preseason and as many players the team has lost, everything has been totally overblown. Preseason - this whole preseason was a tryout for numerous key positions (QB, interior line, etc). Often times the starting players didn’t play (or played minimally) due to injury or just to be generally withheld to allow McDermott to properly assess the remaining players (McCoy, Murphy, Williams, Dawkins, etc). There were some whiffs by our defense and offensive line, but remember our defense is bend but don’t break (which for the most part did) and the O-Line, once given continuity will gel and improve. Comparing to 9-7 team last year, post preseason my rundown is as follows QB - wash - McDermott pulled Taylor last year for a reason, I think Peterman is going to surprise everyone. If he doesn’t Allen comes in. RB - wash - I think the Backups improved, but McCoy remains the same WR - improved - Nothing really done here, but Jones is a year older and Benjamin is healthy TE - wash - Clay remains, backups improved OL - downgrade - not going to be as bad as billed, 3/5 of starters returned and now that the line is set, look for them to gel, plus with Peterman at QB, the quick delivery should mask the issues Coaching - massive upgrade - Dabol is colossally better then Dennison. This fact will overwhelm all of the other issues Defensively - I think we are generally a wash. Coaching is the same. Front 7, a few key changes, not of which are downgrades (temporarily Preston Brown may be better than Edwards, but that won’t last). Secondary again generally the same (we still have a weak CB2 insert Davis for Gaines). All and all, the team will be at worst as good as last year. I think we will jump in the rankings after we upset a lot of suicide pools in week 1. I’d be happy to book that for you if you are interested? O/u 8.5 wins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Should anyone be stunned? This roster is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 CBS Sports Season Prediction: 2018 NFL season: Bold predictions, final record for all 32 teams and playoff picks/ AFC East *Patriots: 12-4 N.Y. Jets: 8-8 Dolphins: 6-10 Bills: 3-13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 20 minutes ago, Jpsredemption said: Should anyone be stunned? This roster is awful. And it makes you so happy for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, teef said: And it makes you so happy for some reason. Why do you assume it makes the poster happy?! Odd take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) Because I remember this poster from the bbmb. He loves the misery. If the bills are doing well, he’s literally no where to be found. Once the season hits a bump, he’s on here crying from the highest mountain top. Not discussing, just complaining. There’s always a group like that. There’s nothing odd about it. Edited September 6, 2018 by teef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 They will be scratching their heads when we are 19-0 Baby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, downunderbill said: So you're saying there's a chance? Come on down under, you know you have to do that with the dumb and dumber gif! Edited September 6, 2018 by dollars 2 donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 What I noticed when running thru this ‘article’ is that first, almost exactly HALF the league has less than a 1% chance of getting to the Super Bowl? Where’d all that parity go? And....at least the Bills are in good company, with a ton of other teams. Second thing I noticed is the AFC East has three teams in the bottom half dozen. One of those teams must be playing an easy schedule with four cake walks built in. They just don’t know it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 No way this is a 3 win team. I could see 7-9 but I think that is our floor. McDermott is a good coach he will have them playing hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 5 hours ago, teef said: And it makes you so happy for some reason. No it makes me right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, Jpsredemption said: No it makes me right. mostly happy though. if the bills win on sunday, i'll miss seeing you until the next loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 hours ago, teef said: mostly happy though. if the bills win on sunday, i'll miss seeing you until the next loss. Well chat on Sunday my old friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramza86 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 As much as id like the bills to win...if that online is anywhere near what it showed against the bengals 0-8 is a real possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 What has to happen for the Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs By Matt Parrino | mparrino@nyup.com Orchard Park, N.Y. -- Do you believe in miracles? No matter how optimistic Buffalo Bills fans are heading into the 2018 season it's hard to ignore all the experts' doom and gloom when it comes to the Bills' chances of making the playoffs. ESPN ranked the Bills as the worst team in the NFL in their season preview. They're projecting the Bills will win 6.3 games and give them only a 5.3 percent chance to win the AFC East. But hey, it's opening week in the NFL. Hopes are high and fans want to be able to think their team is going to be in the hunt for post season football. So here are eight things the Bills need to happen to make the playoffs this season. Nathan Peterman must exceed expectations Captain McCoy needs to lead the way Defense must generate a pass rush Brian Daboll's hyped offensive system takes off Kelvin Benjamin returns to rookie form Vontae Davis or Phillip Gaines secures No. 2 CB spot Tremaine Edmunds is the real deal The daunting early schedule doesn't deflate the team's confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Jpsredemption said: Well chat on Sunday my old friend. I’m sure you’ll be excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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