Steptide Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 The night before our last regular season game and reality is starting to set in. Tomorrow will be the last bills game until September 2019. While there's some excitement in the off season with the draft and free agency, it's nothing like the regular season. It's also a bit depressing, that not only is it the end for the bills, but the end of the regular season in general. Playoffs are always fun and exciting, but no more Sundays sitting on the couch from 1pm until 11pm(or whenever I decide to go to bed) watching football. I don't know about you guys, but I'm not ready to wait 9 months to see more Allen. Bummer. Will enjoy tomorrow as much as possible 5 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 It’s the cycle of life...... This is literally and figuratively our winter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I was more depressed last year when the TT led Bills scored 3 magnificent points in the AFCWC game There is plenty to look forward to in the future and a return to playoff action next year. So take your Prozac and pull up your boot straps 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Honestly, it's a good thing that the season is over. I do enjoy sitting on the couch watching every Sunday but too much of a good thing or absence makes the heart grow fonder or however you want to put it. We've seen a lot of crap this year, especially early on, but they look like they might be heading in the right direction. Just enjoy the game tomorrow win or lose. They'll be back again soon enough. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I can still enjoy the playoffs even without the Bills in it ( just as well).. Then in February things can get a bit depressing... I really got into the draft lead up last offseason , and will do so again this year.. Also this year will be following free agency with interest ( and hope).. May and June are the slowest months of the year.. Luckily I also have some other sporting competitions that I keenly follow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 All about Free agency and the draft after tomorrow’s game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Aussie Joe said: I can still enjoy the playoffs even without the Bills in it ( just as well).. Then in February things can get a bit depressing... I really got into the draft lead up last offseason , and will do so again this year.. Also this year will be following free agency with interest ( and hope).. May and June are the slowest months of the year.. Luckily I also have some other sporting competitions that I keenly follow... Don't get me wrong, I love playoff football. Especially the 2nd round. The intensity always seems to go up a notch after wildcard weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Well, I was hoping for at least ONE decent college game today..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I’m surprised our resident Pats fans haven’t stopped by this thread yet to say how wonderful it is to be them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I take comfort knowing that the NCAA tournament is only a couple of months away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 29 minutes ago, Steptide said: The night before our last regular season game and reality is starting to set in. Tomorrow will be the last bills game until September 2019. While there's some excitement in the off season with the draft and free agency, it's nothing like the regular season. It's also a bit depressing, that not only is it the end for the bills, but the end of the regular season in general. Playoffs are always fun and exciting, but no more Sundays sitting on the couch from 1pm until 11pm(or whenever I decide to go to bed) watching football. I don't know about you guys, but I'm not ready to wait 9 months to see more Allen. Bummer. Will enjoy tomorrow as much as possible Don’t worry, half the board will be angrily predicting 11 or more wins the entire offseason to make it fun on here.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 The only thing that will make me feel emotional tomorrow is the NE game and hoping they lose I'll watch the Bills game but whatever happens aside from Allen looking amazing is immaterial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Football is by far my favorite sport to watch on tv. I enjoy watching football regardless of which teams are playing. I usually have one team that I root for over the other. I enjoy Bills games more, but I still enjoy football. My depression kicks in in about two or theee weeks when the season is pretty much over. I don’t get excited for the Super Bowl because it is more of a media event than an actual football game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I’m pretty ok. This was actually a depressing football season for me, for several reasons. and I’m kind of excited for the offseason and a fresh start. I get into college b-ball, nhl and nba in winter and I follow all good teams. I love FA and the draft ... so all good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 32 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: The only thing that will make me feel emotional tomorrow is the NE game and hoping they lose I'll watch the Bills game but whatever happens aside from Allen looking amazing is immaterial Does the NE game still matter at this point? I thought they get the bye either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Not one bit- its just entertainment- I will enjoy hockey, college hoops, UFC, and fishin in the streams and river! The NFL will not control me or make me feel sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 No. Thanks for asking. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 It sucks the season is over but they really only have 1 free agent worth keeping. They have 90 million in cap and 10 draft picks so next year is looking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Steptide said: The night before our last regular season game and reality is starting to set in. Tomorrow will be the last bills game until September 2019. While there's some excitement in the off season with the draft and free agency, it's nothing like the regular season. It's also a bit depressing, that not only is it the end for the bills, but the end of the regular season in general. Playoffs are always fun and exciting, but no more Sundays sitting on the couch from 1pm until 11pm(or whenever I decide to go to bed) watching football. I don't know about you guys, but I'm not ready to wait 9 months to see more Allen. Bummer. Will enjoy tomorrow as much as possible Agreed. You wait so long for the season to begin and it is over in a blink of an eye. This could be an exciting off season though. Especially if we are active in free agency. Let's hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, The Wiz said: Does the NE game still matter at this point? I thought they get the bye either way. I think if they lose to the Jets and Houston beats Jax, then it matters, where NE falls to the 3rd seed and Houston takes the 2nd seed. Assuming I'm reading the playoff picture on nfl.com right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: It sucks the season is over but they really only have 1 free agent worth keeping. They have 90 million in cap and 10 draft picks so next year is looking up Not trying to rain on any parades, but it's not really encouraging that the only free agent worth keeping is a 35 year old linebacker. It's all gonna come to Josh Allen really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I am an NFL junkie. I wait all year for it and once it’s back, I watch every game I can. I actually wish the season was longer. I also wish there were more staggered games throughout the week so I could barely miss any. I would love to see a Thursday game at least 1 Saturday game, a 9 am game, the full slate of Sunday games, Sunday night and Monday night every week. I know the cool thing to do nowadays is complain about over saturation. The way I see it, if those people don’t want to watch them all, don’t watch them. I’d like to be able to see as many games as possible. The less that are happening at the same time the better. Tomorrow sucks. It’s very sad and the offseason is way to long. This whole season has been depressing but when the final gun fires tomorrow, it’s a huge let down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Steptide said: The night before our last regular season game and reality is starting to set in. Tomorrow will be the last bills game until September 2019. While there's some excitement in the off season with the draft and free agency, it's nothing like the regular season. It's also a bit depressing, that not only is it the end for the bills, but the end of the regular season in general. Playoffs are always fun and exciting, but no more Sundays sitting on the couch from 1pm until 11pm(or whenever I decide to go to bed) watching football. I don't know about you guys, but I'm not ready to wait 9 months to see more Allen. Bummer. Will enjoy tomorrow as much as possible I mean I hate waiting too but at the same time this year has been a wash pretty well the whole time so it's kind of nice to start to close in on the time where we get to see the moves that we want/will complain about for the next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Actually I'm excited and very optimistic. This is clearly the most promising young qb we've had in a very long time. This offseason will be critical for his future. It will be sad to not have Bill Sunday's anymore but I can't wait to see what toys go to Josh this September. Happy New Year Bills Brethren.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 At least this entire off-season won't be spent hearing non-stop talk about QB prospects. Last off-season was friggin' brutal. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Not depressed at all. This is exactly what I thought would happen this year, although I thought we might have a little better read on Josh. I was hoping he'd show Improvement on his passing accuracy. He's shown that he is a leader and tremendous athlete and he's showing some growth with his progressions and processing. But I still remain suspect about accuracy and ability to lead from the pocket. If they can manage to put some better pieces around him next year it should tell the tale. Let's just hope McBeane spends wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Steptide said: The night before our last regular season game and reality is starting to set in. Tomorrow will be the last bills game until September 2019. While there's some excitement in the off season with the draft and free agency, it's nothing like the regular season. It's also a bit depressing, that not only is it the end for the bills, but the end of the regular season in general. Playoffs are always fun and exciting, but no more Sundays sitting on the couch from 1pm until 11pm(or whenever I decide to go to bed) watching football. I don't know about you guys, but I'm not ready to wait 9 months to see more Allen. Bummer. Will enjoy tomorrow as much as possible Pitchers and catchers - Feb. 12 for the Mets. https://www.springtrainingonline.com/reporting-dates/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Happy Gilmore said: I think if they lose to the Jets and Houston beats Jax, then it matters, where NE falls to the 3rd seed and Houston takes the 2nd seed. Assuming I'm reading the playoff picture on nfl.com right. Sweet! Go Jets! Go Houston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Asking Bills fans if they are depressed is a rhetorical question right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Steptide said: The night before our last regular season game and reality is starting to set in. Tomorrow will be the last bills game until September 2019. While there's some excitement in the off season with the draft and free agency, it's nothing like the regular season. It's also a bit depressing, that not only is it the end for the bills, but the end of the regular season in general. Playoffs are always fun and exciting, but no more Sundays sitting on the couch from 1pm until 11pm(or whenever I decide to go to bed) watching football. I don't know about you guys, but I'm not ready to wait 9 months to see more Allen. Bummer. Will enjoy tomorrow as much as possible The only thing that has me depressed is Kyle Williams retirement. Its gonna suck not seeing him on that Dline. I also have my concerns that the defense as a whole may fall apart due to his presence being gone. 8 minutes ago, Gugny said: Pitchers and catchers - Feb. 12 for the Mets. https://www.springtrainingonline.com/reporting-dates/ Being a Mets fan must be equaly depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) The season is so intense it does feel long, or long enough. But then reality sets in, and it's 9 whole months without the Bills (and Allen). So I do feel down about it, but I'll be more so later. Let's just say the signings during the offseason better be VERY GOOD. And the OLine and WRs given max attention. I was very lenient this year, as many fans, but won't be in 2019! Edited December 30, 2018 by Jerome007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Looking forward so much to next year will make the offseason move even slower than usual. A watched pot never boils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I’m pretty ok. This was actually a depressing football season for me, for several reasons. and I’m kind of excited for the offseason and a fresh start. I get into college b-ball, nhl and nba in winter and I follow all good teams. I love FA and the draft ... so all good I agree with your feelings on the season...first time I can ever remember just watching the season go by and not really having any feelings towards it...Josh Allen’s been just ok, so far, to me, with no real sign that he will ever be a consistent winner in this league...so I’m kind of at the same place I was last year with this team...just “meh”. Edited December 30, 2018 by JaCrispy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Ballin Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 minute ago, JaCrispy said: I agree with your feelings on the season...first time I can ever remember just watching the season go by and not really having any feelings towards it...Josh Allen been just ok, so far, to me, with no real sign that he will ever be a consultant winner in this league...so I’m kind of at the same place I was last year with this team...just “meh”. Me, too. Well said. QB Trevor Lawrence or Alabama's Tua would be great in a Buffalo Bills uniform. Man, those 2 are the real deals. Lawrence's current passing efficiency is 153.5, which is number one in the ACC. His current pass completion percentage is 64.8, which is number 2 in the ACC. Tua's passing efficiency is 202.3, which is number one in the SEC. His pass completion percentage is 67.7, which is number 2 in the SEC. WOW. I draft one of these kids regardless of Josh Allen and Matt Barkley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: I am an NFL junkie. I wait all year for it and once it’s back, I watch every game I can. I actually wish the season was longer. I also wish there were more staggered games throughout the week so I could barely miss any. I would love to see a Thursday game at least 1 Saturday game, a 9 am game, the full slate of Sunday games, Sunday night and Monday night every week. I know the cool thing to do nowadays is complain about over saturation. The way I see it, if those people don’t want to watch them all, don’t watch them. I’d like to be able to see as many games as possible. The less that are happening at the same time the better. Tomorrow sucks. It’s very sad and the offseason is way to long. This whole season has been depressing but when the final gun fires tomorrow, it’s a huge let down. Real standout here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffalo Ballin said: Me, too. Well said. QB Trevor Lawrence or Alabama's Tua would be great in a Buffalo Bills uniform. Man, those 2 are the real deals. Lawrence's current passing efficiency is 153.5, which is number one in the ACC. His current pass completion percentage is 64.8, which is number 2 in the ACC. Tua's passing efficiency is 202.3, which is number one in the SEC. His pass completion percentage is 67.7, which is number 2 in the SEC. WOW. I draft one of these kids regardless of Josh Allen and Matt Barkley. Since when do college passing statistics translate into the pro game. Tua isn't even eligible to be drafted anyway. To the OP's thread: It's almost merciful that this season ends now. The primary reason to watch at all this year was seeing Allen's development. Of course, that was botched by McBeane, but at least we've seen him make a few plays and can hope he continues to improve. That, and they finally stop investing more resources on defense and get actual OL and skill position players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Fear not, Step tide. Yes, it’s only December and we’re done. But the NFL is still alive for the entire month of January and early February. We need only get better to enjoy another month. FA, the Draft, miniCamp, OTA’s, etc. keep the team in the news throughout the year and everyone’s back for the new season in late July. Being a Strong playoff team means the season stretches in to 8 months with just 3+ off. Let’s get Strong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 One thing I did last year that really helped bridge the long off-season was to get NFL Game Pass. I was able to watch football whenever I wanted. Some games I watched over and over. Game Pass has now become my "go to" annual Birthday present. I am "depressed" going from hot to cold when thinking of Josh Allen. Many times I am elated thinking we finally have our guy. But then there are flashes of EJ Manual... THAT is what is really depressing! I hope and pray that he end the season on a high note with an excellent game against Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I am slightly down about it, but my wife is thrilled to get Sundays back. We are hopefully moving in January so it's just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 10 hours ago, wppete said: All about Free agency and the draft after tomorrow’s game. The usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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