elijah Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 The meaningful preseason games are over - hopefully the injuries that come with them too - and it seems that the Clowney to Buffalo talk was just smoke from smaller sources all along. That being said, we should all have a feel for most of the final 53 and should certainly have a feel for the more important components of the final 53. How are we feeling with a week and a half to go until the regular season? Personally, I’m looking at the 8-8 to 9-7 category. I think we’re going to be a very strong playoff contender that impresses across the league but just can’t pull it off in the end. A stout defense that helps the offense pull off multiple 2+ possession wins, but a progressing offense that isn’t just quite there yet and sees us drop a fair share of very close games. We’ve made a lot of additions in the off-season, but it was a lot of average. It’s an average team all around the board, they could see a playoff appearance if McDermott continues to grow in what I think has already been an impressive coaching career or if Josh takes a big step forward. However at the end of the day I see us falling just short but having a strong enough season to leave a lot of optimism heading into 2020 as a team seen as a true breakout candidate. What say Two Bills Drive? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 9 or 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 11-5 baby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessYaDigg Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) all of them But i'm pretty sure this has been discussed multiple times. Edited August 28, 2019 by Circlethewagon8404 just b/c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Going with nine wins but would not be surprised w ten or eight as I’m sure there will be a shoulda won this one or thought this would be a loss game. Hopefully more of the thought this one would be a loss games ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Wish 9-10 was an option. I see 9-7 or 10-6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Circlethewagon8404 said: all of them But i'm pretty sure this has been discussed multiple times. Wow we made it 4 posts before the “use the search function!” or “IT’S RIGHT ON THE 7TH PAGE HAVEN’T YOU STALKED THE BOARD YET!” brigade. Maybe it has been discussed, but now here’s a poll dedicated specifically to the topic at a time where we’ll have the best understanding of the team until the regular season. People’s opinions can change since they last discussed it, I don’t see the harm in this getting it’s own thread and poll right now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessYaDigg Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, elijah said: Wow we made it 4 posts before the “use the search function!” or “IT’S RIGHT ON THE 7TH PAGE HAVEN’T YOU STALKED THE BOARD YET!” brigade. Maybe it has been discussed, but now here’s a poll dedicated specifically to the topic at a time where we’ll have the best understanding of the team until the regular season. People’s opinions can change since they last discussed it, I don’t see the harm in this getting it’s own thread and poll right now. Maybe if we were in the Colts situation, I could see this being brought up, but luckily for us, we're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If J Allen plays like his last pre-season game 5. If he plays more like his first 2, 9. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 12-4 Go big or go home 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Circlethewagon8404 said: Maybe if we were in the Colts situation, I could see this being brought up, but luckily for us, we're not. I think it also gains value in the fact that it’s a poll dedicated to one single question based on the wins rather than being spread out through multiple threads. You can open this and see a true consensus rather than guessing at it based on the tone in a few different threads, one maybe with a more pessimistic outlook and another with a more optimistic outlook. There’s also a lot of members on the board that tend to surf and don’t add posts all too often that could simply vote in this and add a little more voice than they usually do. Just trying to to get a more complete look at what the board thinks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I'm going 11-5 with a division win, Pats fall is finally upon us! God I love being a Bills fan in August 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 No option for 19 here. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Lots of optimism here... I can't vote from my phone, but I would be in the 6-7 camp. Edited August 28, 2019 by DCofNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I went 10-11 but I really have a nice feeling about this season so I am hoping for 12+ wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 i've thought 9 for months, so why change it. 9 wins it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said: Wish 9-10 was an option. I see 9-7 or 10-6 Exactly where I am at. I voted for the 8-9 option to err on the side of caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, elijah said: Wow we made it 4 posts before the “use the search function!” or “IT’S RIGHT ON THE 7TH PAGE HAVEN’T YOU STALKED THE BOARD YET!” brigade. Maybe it has been discussed, but now here’s a poll dedicated specifically to the topic at a time where we’ll have the best understanding of the team until the regular season. People’s opinions can change since they last discussed it, I don’t see the harm in this getting it’s own thread and poll right now. I was ready to pile on about the lack of value having yet another thread on "how many wins" until you pointed out that there's now a poll. A poll, a poll changes everything. Feel free to rehash everything already hashed out many times as long as you have a poll. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I expect to land somewhere in the 6-9 win range. I voted 8-9. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, DCofNC said: Lots of optimism here... I can't vote from my phone, but I would be in the 6-7 camp. I would be absolutely shocked this year if the Bills finished with 6 wins. Allen would have to play worse than he did last year for that to happen IMO. The schedule is favorable for the first time I can remember. Jets x2, Dolphins x2, Giants, Bengals, Redskins, Broncos, Ravens, Steelers. All games against teams that have serious question marks. It is not far fetched that Buffalo faces Fitzpatrick, Rosen, Jones, Dalton, Haskins, Flacco, Lamar Jackson and the corpse of Ben Rothlisberger. Edited August 28, 2019 by Bills2ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 stick with the traditional 6-10 season got too overexcited over Rex winning the regular season once and broke the pattern will be grateful for anything more than 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) SUPERBOWL WIN Make A Gif Edited August 28, 2019 by HOUSE 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Do this for fun with a friend and have been right last 2 years. I say 9-7 as 4/5 last games are against top NFL programs. Bank some wins early and win AFC matchups so that they have a 7-5 or better record for tiebreakers in AFC. Edited August 28, 2019 by freddyjj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I’m thinking a range of 9 to 11 wins, I sure hope they go on a roll and surprise everyone!!! Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I like to take the games one at a time. For me this teams floor is a solid 8-8. Ceiling could be a lot higher and the first 4 games are BIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornette's Commentary Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 or 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Circlethewagon8404 said: all of them But i'm pretty sure this has been discussed multiple times. I’m pretty sure every possible subject had been discussed hundreds of times, what are you wanting, 50 threads max, that are 400 pages long? Chill a bit, and work the flow... Go Bills!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomark Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 9-7. They could go 10-6 but only if they start the season 5-1 which is possible. The opener is a huge game. Their defense needs to start getting turnovers in these road games again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Booey Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I am expecting 8-9, possibly 10 wins this season. That is what I am thinking of this team. Anything less than 8 is a a failure for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Nearly 2/3 of votes for >10 wins...makes sense for a Bills board. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I want to say 9-10, so I chose 10-11 to err on the side of optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I think the D will be good. I hope the O will be good. Still lots of questions. I'm thinking 9 or 10 wins. I let my optimism guide my vote and selected "10-11." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nester Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I see 10-6, but we really need some bounces to go our way. I am optimistic, bad sadly i think it depends on how we do VS the pats. We need to win one of the two games to hit 10 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 @Jets- W @Giants-W Bengals- W Patriots- L @Titans- W Dolphins- W Eagles- L Skins- W @Browns- L @Dolphins- W Broncos- W @Cowboys- L Ravens- W @Steelers- L @Patriots- L Jets- W 10-6 and a wildcard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Lmao!!! Someone picked 5 or less????? We won 6 last year with NP and DA starting 4 games, no WR help, a terrible OL, no run game, and a raw rookie QB. We revamped all that and someone thinks we will be worse with an easier schedule in front of us? Hahahaha someone needs therapy to deal with all the negative feelings they are harboring. Edited August 28, 2019 by Alphadawg7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 8-11 is a more realistic range (currently accounting for a combined 86% of the vote), but I voted 8-9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 The only ones that count come after December. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Alphadawg7 said: Lmao!!! Some picked 5 or less????? We won 6 last year with NP and DA starting 4 games, no WR help, a terrible OL, no run game, and a raw rookie QB. We revamped all that and someone thinks we will be worse with an easier schedule in front of us? Hahahaha someone needs therapy to deal with all the negative feelings they are harboring. You can't fix . . . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: Lmao!!! Someone picked 5 or less????? We won 6 last year with NP and DA starting 4 games, no WR help, a terrible OL, no run game, and a raw rookie QB. We revamped all that and someone thinks we will be worse with an easier schedule in front of us? Hahahaha someone needs therapy to deal with all the negative feelings they are harboring. Scott Law? He was hoping for 2 or less and was stuck being overly optimistic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I think 10-11 is probable, 12+ is blue sky possible (meaning D is elite and Josh takes big leap) and 8-9 is our floor if the offense starts slow before they begin to gel. With 7 definite new starters on offense and possibly 8 or 9 (if neither Zay or Foster start opposite Brown or something like McCoy is trades or both)it’s. It’s possible offense may not hit their groove out the gate. So in that case I think 8 or 9 is more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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