BringBackFergy Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I don't believe there's a rule in the NFL that prohibits forfeiting a game. Albeit there is a negative connotation to "forfeit" but I look at it like in Revenge of the Nerds where the nerds just let go of the rope and the jocks won the tug-of-war contest. On Saturday, we issue a statement that due to injury we will be conceding a win in favor of the Pats. You might say "Absolutely not!!" but there's a few reasons to do so: 1) Will we really win this game? I'm putting our chance of success at 20% 2) Injuries are racking up: Singletary, Horrible Harry, CB's, Nsekhe, even Gore's cleats need a rebuild. 3) We need to keep our specialized offensive schemes under wraps for the late season game vs. the Pats. Let's limit the film that we give them now in favor of a more unique offensive scheme later on when the game really counts. I'd be in favor of going 1 and 1 vs the Pats this season, how about you? 4) By forfeiting this week, we get ) yds passing allowed and 0 yds rushing allowed averaged into our defensive ranking...that would put us at #2 or #3...I'll take that... 5) Fans can still show up to the game on Sunday, tailgate, go in the stadium and watch the Pats warm up, but it will be a relaxing environment...no stress. We're 3-1. Just spit ballin' here but it makes sense to me to preserve our defensive ranking, our winning record and get healthier for our next four games. 2 2 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Pats should forfeit! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Gore's situation is the easiest to fix. Get him a pair of golf shoes. Preferably wing tips. He can get three years out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Putting the chances of winning at 10 percent for me. NE is just so dominant this year. Let's hope I am wrong of course 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I actually kind of halfway-expect Miami to follow this strategy when they play the Jets. Too much on the line to risk taking the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Bills are gonna win this one. I did think they would lose to the bungholes so hopefully I am right this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Putting the chances of winning at 10 percent for me. NE is just so dominant this year. Let's hope I am wrong of course So a forfeit makes sense then? I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Let's forfeit the next 16 so everyone will be healthy for our SB parade... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessYaDigg Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 At this point, it's more about developing our team. You can't develop if you don't play. so this notion of forfeiting is nonsense. Yes, the world expects us to lose, but this game will show the world how truly good we are. This will be the ultimate test for our defense and I wanna see how they do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Edited September 23, 2019 by DJB 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: I don't believe there's a rule in the NFL that prohibits forfeiting a game. Albeit there is a negative connotation to "forfeit" but I look at it like in Revenge of the Nerds where the nerds just let go of the rope and the jocks won the tug-of-war contest. On Saturday, we issue a statement that due to injury we will be conceding a win in favor of the Pats. You might say "Absolutely not!!" but there's a few reasons to do so: 1) Will we really win this game? I'm putting our chance of success at 20% 2) Injuries are racking up: Singletary, Horrible Harry, CB's, Nsekhe, even Gore's cleats need a rebuild. 3) We need to keep our specialized offensive schemes under wraps for the late season game vs. the Pats. Let's limit the film that we give them now in favor of a more unique offensive scheme later on when the game really counts. I'd be in favor of going 1 and 1 vs the Pats this season, how about you? 4) By forfeiting this week, we get ) yds passing allowed and 0 yds rushing allowed averaged into our defensive ranking...that would put us at #2 or #3...I'll take that... 5) Fans can still show up to the game on Sunday, tailgate, go in the stadium and watch the Pats warm up, but it will be a relaxing environment...no stress. We're 3-1. Just spit ballin' here but it makes sense to me to preserve our defensive ranking, our winning record and get healthier for our next four games. Boogger won the belching contest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Lets forfeit all the tough games this year so we can get smoked by the first good team we face in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I don't know if this is serious or not, but it's stupid. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 This is the funniest thing I've read in This forum in awhile... kudos to the OP! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I ABSOLUTELY knew who the author of this was before I clicked on it. Well played Mr. Ferguson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraq Vet Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) This might be the worst theory on this blog in a while. Or frankly any blog ever..... You don't get better skipping tough games. Your get better playing the Pats and learning. Stone sharpens steal.... The Pats are a stone that is not going anywhere. Imagine Coach McD...approaching millionaire world class athletes... "Hey guys we dont have faith in you, so we are going to skip this game" This tread should be titled how to lose your team and get fired in under 5 seconds. Edited September 23, 2019 by Iraq Vet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Putting the chances of winning at 10 percent for me. NE is just so dominant this year. Let's hope I am wrong of course dominant against who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, RiotAct said: Pats should forfeit! Well, not even a ‘compromising situation’ with the team owner worked, so any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: So a forfeit makes sense then? I agree Don't you have some lawyering to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, whatdrought said: I don't know if this is serious or not, but it's stupid. I didn't say I wanted to be in this predicament...Does anyone really want to forfeit games? No. But with our undefeated record, knowing we can split with the Pats, this seems to be the best way to come out of this unscathed and still maintain the health of our unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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