whorlnut Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 For the first time that I can remember, I am excited for a season to begin from the standpoint of wanting to win games. Say what you want, but I was rooting for draft position for many years in order to get this team where we needed to be to compete. Whether it was a qb that I didn’t like, or a coaching staff that I wanted to see fired, or maybe a stud college player that I was hoping we could draft, it didn’t matter. I was hoping we would get a high pick. Now? I finally see that we have a competent staff, an exciting young QB, and there in no college player that I particularly covet. Yes it would be nice to get one of the stud receivers next April, but we actually have some exciting new receivers as it is. Tomorrow can’t come soon enough. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I'm always optimistic, but this is the first year since I was watching Flutie that people other than myself seem to be optimistic and confident in this team 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Gigs said: I'm always optimistic, but this is the first year since I was watching Flutie that people other than myself seem to be optimistic and confident in this team Exactly! We have competent people all across this organization and I can’t remember when that was the case. I’m very excited. No more hoping for draft position for me. This team is headed in the right direction for once. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Just now, whorlnut said: Exactly! We have competent people all across this organization and I can’t remember when that was the case. I’m very excited. No more hoping for draft position for me. This team is headed in the right direction for once. I have to agree. Since McD took over you can see camaraderie on the sidelines. They have a unifying message and it seems everyone has bought into it. They're on the cusp of success and I for one am excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I have never started a season wanting us to lose. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I'm excited every year. Not even just for the bills, but football in general. Having games all day Sunday, Monday night and Thursday night helps get me through the week. I've learned to tame expectations, but still get just as pumped every Sunday for ganetime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I am very excited but I do feel like tomorrow is a must win to get to the playoffs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, offyourocker said: I am very excited but I do feel like tomorrow is a must win to get to the playoffs I'll go along with this. A division win on the road is crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I have never started a season wanting us to lose. I can handle losing for a year if that means changes are coming. Let’s be honest...there have been WAY TOO MANY seasons that felt lost before the games began. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 22 minutes ago, whorlnut said: I can handle losing for a year if that means changes are coming. Let’s be honest...there have been WAY TOO MANY seasons that felt lost before the games began. I don't think that is true in the last 7 or 8 years. If I go back to the day Mario signed I have only thought the Bills' playoff chances were done before the opening kick once - last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I don't think that is true in the last 7 or 8 years. If I go back to the day Mario signed I have only thought the Bills' playoff chances were done before the opening kick once - last year. Last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 And now with Patriots getting AB the Bills are screwed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 56 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I have never started a season wanting us to lose. Exactly. Part of the reason I became more of a “realist” is because I had the same feeling with JP, Trent, and EJ. Unfortunately, they all end the same way. I want it to be different but I need to see it first. But very excited the season is here. I’m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, whorlnut said: Last year? Yea last year I knew we would not be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: I have never started a season wanting us to lose. Yeah. NEVER. Once it's clear they're not going to be competitive, I'll start thinking about draft position. I mean, we haven't had anyone pan out, but I just can't fathom the idea of STARTING the season rooting against the Bills. That's essentially how this reads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, whorlnut said: Last year? 23 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Yea last year I knew we would not be good. Gunner is one of those blokes who thinks Peterman isn't a good QB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 2 hours ago, whorlnut said: For the first time that I can remember, I am excited for a season to begin from the standpoint of wanting to win games. Say what you want, but I was rooting for draft position for many years in order to get this team where we needed to be to compete. Whether it was a qb that I didn’t like, or a coaching staff that I wanted to see fired, or maybe a stud college player that I was hoping we could draft, it didn’t matter. I was hoping we would get a high pick. Now? I finally see that we have a competent staff, an exciting young QB, and there in no college player that I particularly covet. Yes it would be nice to get one of the stud receivers next April, but we actually have some exciting new receivers as it is. Tomorrow can’t come soon enough. I am anxious for the new season to start and will definitely look foward to and hopefully enjoy the game tomorrow. But for me, Allen isn't it, so I am not nearly as optimistic as you sound. But what if he is just good enough to do enough things combined with a strong D to somehow get us to 10 wins? That would be exciting no doubt. And at least for now, and then next few weeks, we don't really know how it's all going to go and so we can hope he will be as good as hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 2 hours ago, whorlnut said: For the first time that I can remember, I am excited for a season to begin from the standpoint of wanting to win games. Say what you want, but I was rooting for draft position for many years in order to get this team where we needed to be to compete. Whether it was a qb that I didn’t like, or a coaching staff that I wanted to see fired, or maybe a stud college player that I was hoping we could draft, it didn’t matter. I was hoping we would get a high pick. Now? I finally see that we have a competent staff, an exciting young QB, and there in no college player that I particularly covet. Yes it would be nice to get one of the stud receivers next April, but we actually have some exciting new receivers as it is. Tomorrow can’t come soon enough. I know the feeling. But it usually passes by the 3rd quarter of Game 1. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 2 hours ago, offyourocker said: I am very excited but I do feel like tomorrow is a must win to get to the playoffs 2 hours ago, Seasons1992 said: I'll go along with this. A division win on the road is crucial. I know it's only Week 1 and yes, all the games are important, but this is really true. This game is a critical matchup and we need to find a way to come out with a W. No way we make the playoffs if we are chasing the likes of the Jets after Week 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Exactly. Part of the reason I became more of a “realist” is because I had the same feeling with JP, Trent, and EJ. Unfortunately, they all end the same way. I want it to be different but I need to see it first. But very excited the season is here. I’m Same. I became a realist toward the end of EJ's rookie year. You can only watch a pattern repeat itself so many times before you come to expect it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I have been wanting the Bills to win since the Nixon Administration. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 What the hell is a whorlnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: What the hell is a whorlnut I believe it's Latin for "EJ fanboy." I kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Rob's House said: I believe it's Latin for "EJ fanboy." I kid. No....I believe the latin word for that is "stupidus" "whorlnut" sounds like something VERY different... Maybe we'll never know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Rob's House said: Same. I became a realist toward the end of EJ's rookie year. You can only watch a pattern repeat itself so many times before you come to expect it. Also same. I still have many, many questions about Josh. But going into the season hoping things fall apart? That part I don't get. As to week 1; every game is important. I generally hate the notion that an opener has any greater significance than the other 15 games, but this one IS pretty significant. You go into NY and beat the "2nd best" team in the division, you establish a winning environment, get a leg up in the division, and position yourself as the challenger to the Pats. Edited September 7, 2019 by LSHMEAB 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) Or the moving to Toronto scare. Geographically close yes, but still not in Buffalo. Edited September 7, 2019 by Rocket94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 hours ago, GunnerBill said: I have never started a season wanting us to lose. Every year at this time we get these "for the first time in many years I am excited" posts from people who think that since THEY are finally excited it finally REALLY means something! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, Gugny said: Gunner is one of those blokes who thinks Peterman isn't a good QB. I think you’re speaking out of turn, good sir. Never once did I see Mr. Gunner Bloke assert that he thought Peterman was in any way a QB, irrespective of whether good or bad. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: I am anxious for the new season to start and will definitely look foward to and hopefully enjoy the game tomorrow. But for me, Allen isn't it, so I am not nearly as optimistic as you sound. But what if he is just good enough to do enough things combined with a strong D to somehow get us to 10 wins? That would be exciting no doubt. And at least for now, and then next few weeks, we don't really know how it's all going to go and so we can hope he will be as good as hoped for. What is it that tells you he “isn’t it”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauleeeWalnuts Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Chasing the Pats became even more of an uphill climb today. Kind of disheartening when game one hasn't been played yet but you already know you're chasing the Wildcard because the division is out of reach. Tomorrow already feels like a must win 3 hours ago, offyourocker said: I am very excited but I do feel like tomorrow is a must win to get to the playoffs Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Gunner is one of those blokes who thinks Peterman isn't a good QB. And he was right and most of us were wrong.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 2 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: Every year at this time we get these "for the first time in many years I am excited" posts from people who think that since THEY are finally excited it finally REALLY means something! Every.Single.Year. I'm 38 years old. I'm not a kid. I'll believe "this is the first time in many years" when I see them do something they haven't done in many years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Gigs said: I'm always optimistic, but this is the first year since I was watching Flutie that people other than myself seem to be optimistic and confident in this team Sorry you missed the Kelly years if Flutie is your idol, jeez I don’t even know what to say.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 6 hours ago, whorlnut said: For the first time that I can remember, I am excited for a season to begin from the standpoint of wanting to win games. Say what you want, but I was rooting for draft position for many years in order to get this team where we needed to be to compete. Whether it was a qb that I didn’t like, or a coaching staff that I wanted to see fired, or maybe a stud college player that I was hoping we could draft, it didn’t matter. I was hoping we would get a high pick. Now? I finally see that we have a competent staff, an exciting young QB, and there in no college player that I particularly covet. Yes it would be nice to get one of the stud receivers next April, but we actually have some exciting new receivers as it is. Tomorrow can’t come soon enough. Agreed. I haven’t been this excited for a season opener in a long time. Hoping the offense looks good. That’s all I’m really nervous about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Nextmanup said: I am anxious for the new season to start and will definitely look foward to and hopefully enjoy the game tomorrow. But for me, Allen isn't it, so I am not nearly as optimistic as you sound. But what if he is just good enough to do enough things combined with a strong D to somehow get us to 10 wins? That would be exciting no doubt. And at least for now, and then next few weeks, we don't really know how it's all going to go and so we can hope he will be as good as hoped for. Keep an open mind, the tools are all there. He puts it all together, and will be dangerous to defend for years to come, imho. Even my boy JK presided over a couple long losing campaigns before it all came together from '88 onward. For my $$ I figured we had something special with the leap, and don't forget how he ended things with 5 total TD's to end the year on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 14 hours ago, DC Tom said: I know the feeling. But it usually passes by the 3rd quarter of Game 1. That's just Gas Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 18 hours ago, Gigs said: I'm always optimistic, but this is the first year since I was watching Flutie that people other than myself seem to be optimistic and confident in this team I thought the 1st year of Bledsoe had it especially with that defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 12 hours ago, Chemical said: Agreed. I haven’t been this excited for a season opener in a long time. Hoping the offense looks good. That’s all I’m really nervous about. This. I’m just hoping the offense doesn’t struggle today because I feel really good about the defense. If Allen struggles that will be all this board will talk about all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 18 hours ago, offyourocker said: I am very excited but I do feel like tomorrow is a must win to get to the playoffs Yes! Game 1 is a "must win" or the Bills have no chance to make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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