TheFunPolice Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Somewhat but NE losses are some of my best football memories of the past 20 years Sad but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Somewhat but NE losses are some of my best football memories of the past 20 years Sad but true. "keep fighting for extra yards leodis...dont take a knee"--that was a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I still find it entertaining to follow the team, but it's become more of a background hobby than a focal point. I don't know if it's the boring state of the Bills, the NFL in general, getting older, or just having other interests, but it doesn't pull me in like it once did. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I love the Bills. Never miss a game...in fact, I've only missed one game since 1984. It was the game against the Colts (coincidentally) where Howard Ballard missed a block, Jim Kelly got creamed, and the "bickering Bills" were born. Watched it a few monthls later, on VHS. I obsessed over this team since I was 7 (1972). At one point, during the Jauron era, my love of the team slipped a little. I still remember the game...JP Losman was getting his "final chance" to prove that he had any value as a Buffalo Bill. We were playing the Jets. Late in the season. It seemed like the Bills were going to ice away an unspectacular, but hard faught win. All they had to do was run out the clock. For some reason, they had JP roll out and try to run the ball...deep in their own end. Predictably, JP had the ball swatted out of his hands, the Jets scooped it up, and ran the ball into the endzone for a win in the waining moments of the game. I hated Dick Jaruon so much...that season was so frustrating...I remember snapping after that play...everyone in the bar I was watching was angry, and slamming their cups down...I just started laughing hysterically...people thought I had lost my mind...I couldn't stop laughing...I wanted to, but I couldn't. My love of the Bills is still strong, but it has never been quite the same after that...just got so numb to the ineptidtude. I will confess, last season, though I didn't think we had a great team at all, I did enjoy them making the playoffs. I never expected it, never expected them to win that game..but it was fun, for one week, to remember how exciting it could be. I no longer read every article I can get my hands on...never look at team/league stats like I used to...don't tune into the national shows to see how they are talking about us...I just watch on Sundays, enjoy hanging out with other Bills fans, and love it when we win...but if we lose...eh, who cares anymore? I am 53 years old now...I have come to the realization that the Bills aren't likely to win anything in my liftime. My brother passed away last fall...he was 60. He was every bit the Bills fanatic as me...maybe even worse. The last day I saw him, we watched the Bills lose to the Bengals last season. He was really sick, we both knew he didn't have a lot of time left. Our last cognisent conversation he said to me "don't waste too much time on the Bills...there is so many other things to enjoy" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauleeeWalnuts Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, PlayoffsPlease said: Is following the Bills a fun past time for you? I loved the Vikings game, most excited about the Bills I have been in years, it was a lot fun. What is makes following the Bills fun for you currently? Following the Bills is like having cancer, and then your cancer gets cancer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I usually still watch the games; somehow I can't quit, the Bills are part of me...always have been, and as painful as they are now. Maybe I should get a less painful hobby, like pulling my fingernails out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Circlethewagon8404 said: Loving the Bills is like being in an abusive relationship that you can't walk away from This! Everyone tells you that you should just walk away but you return for more each week! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Yes, it's fun! Last year was an amazing roller coaster ride kind of fun. This season? Reminds me of how die-hard Cubs fans found it "fun" even in the middle of the long, long generations of futility. (Or Red Sox fans before that.) I've seen some comments here lately about too much bitching and whining. You know what? That's part of the fun too (maybe all of the fun) when things are going poorly! The older I get, the more I understand that. Hey, it's not real life, it's a game. We all kind of pretend that a bunch of guys from Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, etc. who tug on a Bills jersey are somehow "us," even though the very same guys were "them" yesterday and will be "them" tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 hours ago, JaCrispy said: Agreed...I can’t remember the last time I had fun watching them..I even question why I continue to torture myself...I’ve stopped going to games and I keep thinking that one of these days I will stop watching altogether because I really don’t feel they will ever be good- or entertaining to watch for that matter...the past few years I find myself apathetic as to whether they win or lose...i feel my fandom is all but dried up, unfortunately...to put it this way- they simply never reward me for all of my emotional investment I have made over the years and I’m just tired of giving anymore without any reciprocation. Unconditional love doesn’t expect anything in return. So I guess that’s what I have towards them since I can’t rely on them to give me squat. That and I always make things harder on myself than they should be so why would it be any different with who I root for? Grew up in Steeler country, yet am a Bills fan, go figure. Ironically, I do root for the Pirates and the Pens, but just had to miss out on all those Super Bowl wins lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Extremely fun for men. Stop watching if it’s not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 hours ago, frostbitmic said: It comes down to either following the Bills or clubbing baby seals ... I end up with less blood on my clothes clubbing seals. You're a funny *****. Is it fun? I guess so. In a weird way, I should probably see a therapist about it. 2 hours ago, Buftex said: I love the Bills. Never miss a game...in fact, I've only missed one game since 1984. It was the game against the Colts (coincidentally) where Howard Ballard missed a block, Jim Kelly got creamed, and the "bickering Bills" were born. Watched it a few monthls later, on VHS. I obsessed over this team since I was 7 (1972). At one point, during the Jauron era, my love of the team slipped a little. I still remember the game...JP Losman was getting his "final chance" to prove that he had any value as a Buffalo Bill. We were playing the Jets. Late in the season. It seemed like the Bills were going to ice away an unspectacular, but hard faught win. All they had to do was run out the clock. For some reason, they had JP roll out and try to run the ball...deep in their own end. Predictably, JP had the ball swatted out of his hands, the Jets scooped it up, and ran the ball into the endzone for a win in the waining moments of the game. I hated Dick Jaruon so much...that season was so frustrating...I remember snapping after that play...everyone in the bar I was watching was angry, and slamming their cups down...I just started laughing hysterically...people thought I had lost my mind...I couldn't stop laughing...I wanted to, but I couldn't. My love of the Bills is still strong, but it has never been quite the same after that...just got so numb to the ineptidtude. I will confess, last season, though I didn't think we had a great team at all, I did enjoy them making the playoffs. I never expected it, never expected them to win that game..but it was fun, for one week, to remember how exciting it could be. I no longer read every article I can get my hands on...never look at team/league stats like I used to...don't tune into the national shows to see how they are talking about us...I just watch on Sundays, enjoy hanging out with other Bills fans, and love it when we win...but if we lose...eh, who cares anymore? I am 53 years old now...I have come to the realization that the Bills aren't likely to win anything in my liftime. My brother passed away last fall...he was 60. He was every bit the Bills fanatic as me...maybe even worse. The last day I saw him, we watched the Bills lose to the Bengals last season. He was really sick, we both knew he didn't have a lot of time left. Our last cognisent conversation he said to me "don't waste too much time on the Bills...there is so many other things to enjoy" Man, that is some depressing *****... I don't even know what to say other than I wish you the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I love football, we have a team, works for me, glory days just around the corner gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Mrbojanglezs said: At this point it's like a substance abuse addiction. You know it's killing you but you can't stop Smoking is less harmful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 8 hours ago, JaCrispy said: Agreed...I can’t remember the last time I had fun watching them..I even question why I continue to torture myself...I’ve stopped going to games and I keep thinking that one of these days I will stop watching altogether because I really don’t feel they will ever be good- or entertaining to watch for that matter...the past few years I find myself apathetic as to whether they win or lose...i feel my fandom is all but dried up, unfortunately...to put it this way- they simply never reward me for all of my emotional investment I have made over the years and I’m just tired of giving anymore without any reciprocation. I feel the same as you. I let the horrible end to the Houston game get to me and also wondered why I continue to put myself thru that. This week, the game was so pathetic that my disgust went away and I watched the exciting end of some other early games, the Warriors and the exciting Kansas City game and the Bills loss didn't bug me as much. I find myself on the fence though as to whether I want to watch next Monday's game. It has the potential to be real ugly. You know, McDermott has shown the ability to rally the troops following bad games (and the three in a row last season) that I found myself somewhat "trusting the process". However, after yesterday's game and the Patriots upcoming, I'm leaning the other way. Hopefully, with all the home games in the 2nd half of the season, maybe they can win a few and renew some promise for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Process Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 FUN! YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT FUN? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv001 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Is there a possibility that kids growing up in Buffalo rooting for the Bills and Sabres could unknowingly develope a losing mentality? Should there be a warning label to become a Bills/Sabres fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 It has turned from a once blossoming relationship to one of misery, dysfunction, and heartbreak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 When we are competitive, yes, but this is awful. The biggest disappointment was watching the defense play so bad against the Colts. I think Anderson considering played better than expected, and will be good for Allen for a few weeks. I’m doing something I haven’t in 20 years. I’m cancelling my ticket, and if I want to see a game I’ll go to the Legion with my dad. It is just not worth this exorbitant expense to be horribly disappointed almost every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 12 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: In times like these, the games are pretty much only a reason to get out of the house on Sundays to drink a few beers, eat some food and socialize with like minded folks. I've really been trying to make a concerted effort not to let the performance of the Bills affect my mental state one way or the other. I'm making small in roads. Yeah that's about where I am too. The Vikes game was so much fun to watch. I'll admit with Josh out it's not nearly as exciting, I know the kids numbers aren't good but he just entertains me every time he's in. The diving TD's, the hurdle, etc. Threw his best back shoulder pass of the season the play before he got hurt. I like watching the BIlls even when they lose, just for the development part of it. Love the rookies, nice to see Zay getting open and catching the ball like he did in college. The dude was dominant in many games back in school, including the senior bowl he lit it up. He can emerge and be a solid Woods type guy for us. I had low expectations for the season, as all teams with rookie qb's should have. I also think our defense is going to play great on Monday night. We can get to Brady, and that's always fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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