ChevyVanMiller Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Five bold predictions: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/five-bold-predictions-for-bills-why-buffalo-will-make-the-playoffs-in-2019-and-more/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 damn 2 shockers (IMO) 4. Zay Jones leads the team in receiving touchdowns 5. Shaq Lawson gets traded during the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I could see Shaq getting traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I would actually be really surprised if the Bills did not make the playoffs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR8 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 All of those sound great... all will depend on Allen and now the health of the offensive line. I personally think Shaq is traded during TC before final cuts. He will be showcased a bit in Preseason like Sammy Watkins was, and then shipped off for something else... either a swing tackle and a draft pick or just a draft pick or two to help us get back to 7 in 2020, since we gave up one this past draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Well, if Chris Trapasso says it...then my opinion hasn't changed at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco_92 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Chris from Rochester said: I would actually be really surprised if the Bills did not make the playoffs Bills fans are insane 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, arcane said: Bills fans are insane Yeah. How dare they have different opinions from one another! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jpsredemption said: LOL where have you been?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, teef said: where have you been?! Waited as long as he could for backup. Finally had to chime in with, "LOL," hoping the usual suspects get the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Just now, Gugny said: Waited as long as he could for backup. Finally had to chime in with, "LOL," hoping the usual suspects get the call. he's one of my favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I'm good with feeling like it's 50-50 for the Bills to be a playoff team this year. Lots of stuff could happen to make it go in either direction, but at least we have some stability in players & coaching that we haven't had in forever, and lots of guys are seemingly on the upward end of their development curve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I see us somewhere between 8-8 and 10-6, so we will either be not quite good enough to make it or just good enough to get in. Too many unknowns to be more confident at this point. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 40 minutes ago, MJS said: Yeah. How dare they have different opinions from one another! This is the ultimate in sugar plum fairy wishes in sports, Bills fans at poker games dreamily saying this is the year are answered with raucous laughter and catcalling and crumpled beer cans bouncing off their forehead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco_92 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 42 minutes ago, MJS said: Yeah. How dare they have different opinions from one another! Ah yes, all different opinions that could ever be construed are equal, valid, and necessary for diverse and in-depth discussions /s Offseason-overconfident bills fans are infinite, they were there in droves in 2002, they're here now, and they're insane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, mushypeaches said: I'm good with feeling like it's 50-50 for the Bills to be a playoff team this year. Lots of stuff could happen to make it go in either direction, but at least we have some stability in players & coaching that we haven't had in forever, and lots of guys are seemingly on the upward end of their development curve Lots of grounds for good optimism for the first time in almost 25 years. Still so many miles of hard labor to get there in health. The Pats are probably taking the division so a WC is their only hope 18 minutes ago, mushypeaches said: I'm good with feeling like it's 50-50 for the Bills to be a playoff team this year. Lots of stuff could happen to make it go in either direction, but at least we have some stability in players & coaching that we haven't had in forever, and lots of guys are seemingly on the upward end of their development curve So you would wager straight up on the Bills, with no extra incentive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 minute ago, row_33 said: Lots of grounds for good optimism for the first time in almost 25 years. Still so many miles of hard labor to get there in health. The Pats are probably taking the division so a WC is their only hope So you would wager straight up on the Bills, with no extra incentive? I honestly think that I would. I'm a pragmatic fella, but more positives than question marks in my mind this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 whelp. who am I to argue with him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 minute ago, mushypeaches said: I honestly think that I would. I'm a pragmatic fella, but more positives than question marks in my mind this year You can hold out for far better odds..... its nice to feel optimism after 20+ seasons it took Jim Kelly two horrible years before it all struck gold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Like already noted, this largely falls on the shoulders of Allen. He carried us last year with his legs a lot of times. Let's hope this year he can carry us with his arm as well. Despite the injuries we have seen thus far in camp the OL still looks a hell of a lot better than what we trotted out on the field last year. The WR group is a hell of a lot better than the one we trotted on on the field last year. The RB group is a hell of a lot better than the one we trotted out on the field last year. The Secondary should be improved with the additions we have made. A healthy Murphy will also go along way to adding to the pass rush, if indeed he can stay healthy. Edmunds has had a full offseason of work and should continue to improve. Milano going into his 3rd year. Can Lorax keep playing at the level he played last year and can Oliver fill Kyle's shoes admirably enough? Can the defense be stout enough up front against the run and can we get to the QB? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) A Bills fan picking the Bills to make the playoffs? I’m okay with it Edited August 5, 2019 by Bangarang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalophil1948 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 45 minutes ago, arcane said: Offseason-overconfident bills fans are infinite, they were there in droves in 2002, they're here now, and they're insane Yep my straight jacket is red white and blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 + 8 days in Rest differential vs - 13 days for the Pats. That, I like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 3 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: 4. Zay Jones leads the team in receiving touchdowns Best description of Zay: kinda-sorta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 If Allen is legit this team is a playoff team 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) I like Trapasso's optimism and the fact that he has done his homework on the Bills...I would say it qualifies him to make such an assessment The Bills need to get off to a good start and play as mistake free as possible. Edited August 5, 2019 by Rocket94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLongBall Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 26 minutes ago, aristocrat said: If Allen is legit this team is a playoff team That's the BIG question. Not sure how anyone can make predictions when they can't possibly know what the QB is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) IT SAYS HERE ZAY JONES WILL MAKE THE TEAM Edited August 6, 2019 by HOUSE 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I’m just here for the inevitable post from @MrEpsYtown about Trapasso and Mason Rudolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 We don’t play ANYBODY coming off a bye? Have they no respect for tradition? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 6 hours ago, aristocrat said: If Allen is legit this team is a playoff team Agreed. I think this is an 8-8 overall roster. Allen's play could swing that 2, 3, MAYBE 4 games in either direction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 56 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said: Agreed. I think this is an 8-8 overall roster. Allen's play could swing that 2, 3, MAYBE 4 games in either direction. I agree. So much rides on Allen. Stopping the run would go a long way as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Intrigued by this rest differential. Had Never seen it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Obviously - Doug marrone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 6 hours ago, LSHMEAB said: Agreed. I think this is an 8-8 overall roster. Allen's play could swing that 2, 3, MAYBE 4 games in either direction. Agreed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Chris Trapasso is a brilliant football mind, I have every album he ever made 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 15 hours ago, row_33 said: This is the ultimate in sugar plum fairy wishes in sports, Bills fans at poker games dreamily saying this is the year are answered with raucous laughter and catcalling and crumpled beer cans bouncing off their forehead. Using bottles these past years might well have cut down on the ‘irrational exuberance’. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 It's all about the first 8 games. After two roadies to start the season the Bills play 5 of the next 6 at home. The two strongest opponents (NE*** and Philly) are at The Cap. If the Bills aren't at least 5-3 at the midpoint it's going to be tough sledding to get back to the postseason. I think they'll be 6-2 provided Morse can play and there aren't any other devastating injuries to key players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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