The Bills Blog Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! 6 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I’ll have what he’s drinking ? 1 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! Welcome to the party. I've been here for a couple of months. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Do not read much into preseason games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Week 1 is a good test because many say that we are even with the Jets or many national TV types think the Jets are better. If we go in their house on opening day and beat them. Good way to start the season. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I’m expecting what a lot of beat reporters and analysts have been predicting. The Bills could be anywhere from a 7 to 9 win team. With a little luck maybe more. But I think what’s most important is that we see improvement from Josh Allen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) I’m leaning towards thinking we have a legit franchise QB. Top 10 Defense. Middle of the pack OL, with a mix of solid vets and young guys with potential. Same goes for the WRs. No #1, but plenty of 2/3 type guys. RB by committee, all able to catch out of the backfield.. very Patriot-like. Lots of depth with a strong culture and front office. Just need to see it on the field, but I’m ready to be all in on these guys. Edited August 20, 2019 by SCBills 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Not ready to declare that after week 2 in the preseason. This is an intriguing team though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 A lot of good vibes going on here, The team is coming together. Go Bills!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 And oh, what a wait it was. Much more than I ever signed up for when I decided to irrationally devote myself to sports in general and this team. But, it will make the success infinitely sweeter, and I agree we’re on the cusp. Something any Pats fan under 40 will never experience or understand. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRA3196 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I can't say for sure how the season unfolds what our record will be. I will say I haven't seen a Bills team with this many playmakers or this much depth in decades. One thing is for sure. they won't be boring nor do I believe this is the "same old bills". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Win game 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: Do not read much into preseason games. I agree that you shouldn't in a vacuum, but it's about more than just these two preseason games... It's everything about this team and its trajectory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 @Ol Dirty B They talkin bout practice ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: I agree that you shouldn't in a vacuum, but it's about more than just these two preseason games... It's everything about this team and its trajectory. Right again. It's about the coach and the process and the GM and the competitive fire and the QB and the work ethic and the talent and the owners. It just all seems to be falling together 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 How long have you been doing this Bills thing? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Sadly I've heard this all before. I have to wait now, and only except it as it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 47 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Welcome to the party. I've been here for a couple of months. After watching the team this camp and preseason, I'm there, too. 11 wins. ("What did you say, Logic? 11 wins?! That's ridiculous!"). I think the Bills are going to be good this year, and are going to be very good for the next decade. About damn time. And let the record show that @Shaw66 was the first brave soul to say so on TBD! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I'm at 11-5 but yes....the Bills are back. It's going to be a fun fun year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plastic Cup Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 As @DC Tom can tell you, the waiting is the hardest part. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 57 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! When the Bills win the Super Bowl this year, you’re the first person I’m going to hug. I will tell you up front that it is in fact a roll of quarters in my pocket. Oh hell, who am I trying to fool. I’m Asian, it’ll be a roll of dimes. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 23 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: I agree that you shouldn't in a vacuum, but it's about more than just these two preseason games... It's everything about this team and its trajectory. I really don’t mean to pee in your Cheerios. I do like the direction of the team, but I don’t think they’re there yet. It’s a process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, MikeSpeed said: Sadly I've heard this all before. I have to wait now, and only except it as it happens. Think about it though. Outside of the Superbowl team, when have the Bill's ever had a solid GM and coaching staff? This team is different. When I think about some of the others, in their initial press conferences they talked about Superbowls. These guys (Beane and McD) talked about building a team. If you build it right...the wins will follow. Edited August 20, 2019 by jkeerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Phil The Thrill said: I’m expecting what a lot of beat reporters and analysts have been predicting. The Bills could be anywhere from a 7 to 9 win team. With a little luck maybe more. But I think what’s most important is that we see improvement from Josh Allen Maybe we can wait 20 years like Eichel and the Sabres. Or maybe screw that and win now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 We should be better. I doubt we are 12-4 better. Time will tell. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, The Bills Blog said: Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! Every time I read a post like this my inner fan who is very superstitious screams "no!" I know it is irrational, but it is not like the fickle gods of football fate have ever been kind to the Bills. They have carried us older fans to the mountain top a few times only to chuck us off the other side. Yet here we go, waiving flags of hope in open defiance that are certain to get their attention....again. Everyone just needs to shush this optimistic nonsense and channel their inner-Sully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunderbill Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I love and share the optimism. I'm not quite at 12 wins but I think the playoffs are realistic this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 10 wins is what I’m hoping at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, BarleyNY said: I really don’t mean to pee in your Cheerios. I do like the direction of the team, but I don’t think they’re there yet. It’s a process. Do you trust it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, Mark Vader said: Do you trust it? Unconditionally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I was saying 9 wins was the floor back in May. After watching them play a bit, and considering the schedule, I feel a lot more confident in that. This very well could be the first double digit win season in a looooooooong time. They won 6 games last year with a mediocre offensive line, very little at WR, 4 different starting QBs, and a tougher schedule. Now, the roster looks much better, entering the season with an entrenched starter at QB (who is a gamer) in the same offensive system, and the league seems to have done the Bills several favors with the schedule. A lot of stars seem to have aligned for the Bills to make a run this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Finkel Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 hours ago, The Bills Blog said: Making the playoffs a couple years ago was cool, but I don't think anyone would argue that it really lifted the dark cloud over this franchise. Our journey back to respectability/true competitiveness continues. But I think this might be the year that a page is turned, emphatically. I've watched an unhealthy amount of preseason football this year. And it seems like the Bills might be really good. Top to bottom. And they've got star players to make impact plays at every level of the field on offense and defense. Something feels different now. Other than the Patriots, I can't think of an opponent I fear. And the only reason I fear them is not because of talent; it's because they're smarter than everyone else. I think we're going 12-4 this year. We'll be good out of the gate. The future will arrive suddenly, as it often does when teams turn the corner. Within a month or two of the season starting, the Bills being a top team will just be accepted. I don't think there'll be any sweating out a playoff spot. Go Bills! It definitely feels different. It all comes down to Josh. We don’t need anymore 10-7 or 9-6 losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Do not read much into preseason games. I know I need to slow my roll, but I saw Allen make quick, decisive, accurate throws throughout his entire run in the Carolina game. I hadn't seen that before. I still don't fully believe he's gonna ever master this, but I have more hope than I did before that display. He could very easily lay an egg and that demonstration of proficiency could be a mirage, but it's something. I don't care that Carolina was playing vanilla defense, etc. I didn't see any of that in preseason/regular season last year and that includes the finale where he successfully demonstrated the big plays I know he can make, largely because the Fish had quit. Even in that game, I didn't see what I saw on Thursday. He just MIGHT be the ultimate anomaly. Edited August 20, 2019 by LSHMEAB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I remember when we first got our new HC, from the very beginning, it felt like he and the Bills finally had a plan.....let's not forget how he inherited a whole lot of cap issues and frankly, some players who were not performing well....now has it been perfect ?...hell no....but ever since that day, I felt comfortable with McD at the helm...and that feeling is only getting stronger....we are building the right way...finally...and the results are coming soon..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykidsdad Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Not only will we have a good team, but we will split with the Pats! I am so psyched for this season to start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, skibum said: How long have you been doing this Bills thing? Long enough to know the difference between poser regimes, QB’s and coaches, versus the real deal of the 90’s run. This is as the OP observes, different indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 And yet, the wait is not over, cause it’s still just the middle of freaking August. Ughhhh! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Did I miss a 19-0 post? Are we slipping??? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, whatdrought said: And yet, the wait is not over, cause it’s still just the middle of freaking August. Ughhhh! I hear ya. But just a hop skip and a jump until college football starts, and from there just another hop and 2 skips and we are there bro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayray808 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 my body is ready 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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