Virgil Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) At least, that's what I tell myself not to do. But I'm about to fail miserably. If you aren't frustrated or in the mood for a rant, it's best to just move on now. Being a Bills fan is hard. We have to play better than every other team within a few games of our record to be taken seriously. Granted, after 20 years of ineptitude, we've earned that. When you wear a Bills shirt out, in non-Bills territory, you can hear the pity when someone says: "Hey, you guys aren't doing that bad this year." I want to tell them to shove their pity up their ass. The Bills are the team you pick to lose unless they are playing a bottom 5 team. Until we prove otherwise, and do it convincingly, we are a .333-.450 team. For example, no one cares that the Browns blew out the Ravens. Why? Because the Ravens have played complete games this season. The Ravens have made the playoffs more seasons than they've missed. That blow-out loss to the Browns can simply be dismissed as an off day against a division opponent. Yet, we are 5-2 who beaten anyone and they are going to win their division while all is well. We are coming up on the second half of the season, and to me, this is where coaches earn their paychecks. This is why we've been 5-2 in years past and failed miserably. Teams adjusted to us, but we didn't adjust back. We've had offenses that were lighting up the league with Bledsoe and Chan, only to completely fizzle out in comedic fashion. Once you reach week 8, teams have enough film to break down tendencies and whatever else. So, when I see a Bills team that continues to come out of the gates flat at both the open and halftime, it gives me zero confidence they can make the big season adjustments. I don't think Daboll is capable of fitting our scheme to our players. He doesn't use any of our receivers more than 5 yards down field other than Brown or the occasional deep shot. He thinks he's still coaching the Pats or Alabama where TE's and FB's magically play like Moss. Today sucked because, as Bills fans, we are tired of being perceived as we are. And before anyone tries to say, it's only one game, don't take it personally, etc; you are posting on a Bills forum where you have an avatar, rep, and probably a signature. It's more to us here, right or wrong. Today was about slamming home the point that we are finally a different Bills team with a better coaching staff and players. That if you see us on your schedule, no matter who you are and what your record may be, that you should be genuinely worried. That the networks should be hoping to get us on primetime. But more importantly, for us fans, so you can believe you are going to see a complete game played more often than not. That losses happen, but you can expect them to get em next time. That our expensive defensive and offensive lines are going to knock the ***** out of the other team. That you can be disappointed if we DON'T make the playoffs. I'm done. It's out. It's been bottling up since the game. I hated my BBFS all morning because it was strong. I kept reading what everyone had to say on here and thought, it could be different. But it fought back and that sinking feeling returned once the game started. Even down 4, when you thought the 2019 Bills would kick it into gear and win the 2nd half, Thanos caught the returning hammer and beat us with it. Yes, I went there. Good evening everyone. Let's sleep it off. Edited October 27, 2019 by Virgil 9 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I’m just glad there are other fellow Bills fans out there who aren’t happy with mediocrity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I mean.... I don’t need to sleep it off. I’m good. got our butts whooped. It happens. We’ll 6-2 and grinning next week after a good ole fashion “get right” game onward and upward. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: I’m just glad there are other fellow Bills fans out there who aren’t happy with mediocrity. Will you stop with this childish crap? 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: I’m just glad there are other fellow Bills fans out there who aren’t happy with mediocrity. You don’t have to be an emotional and maniacal wreck after today’s game to not be okay with mediocrity. it sucked. Moving on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauleeeWalnuts Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: I mean.... I don’t need to sleep it off. I’m good. got our butts whooped. It happens. We’ll 6-2 and grinning next week after a good ole fashion “get right” game onward and upward. At this point, looking passed the Skins is premature. The Bills need to do a lot to right their ship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: I mean.... I don’t need to sleep it off. I’m good. got our butts whooped. It happens. We’ll 6-2 and grinning next week after a good ole fashion “get right” game onward and upward. As long as Hyde recovers the onsides kick, the Bills may squeak out a win over the vaunted Redskins next week. #yay #pretenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 @Virgil Just want to point out that Thanos would just beat the hammer with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Will you stop with this childish crap? Don't hold your breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Just now, Lurker said: Don't hold your breath. There is not a single person on this board rooting for the Bills to be mediocre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Just now, oldmanfan said: There is not a single person on this board rooting for the Bills to be mediocre. You sure? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: As long as Hyde recovers the onsides kick, the Bills may squeak out a win over the vaunted Redskins next week. #yay #pretenders Lol, we may win 13-10 in Dwayne Haskins’ 1st career start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Will you stop with this childish crap? 1 minute ago, Lurker said: Don't hold your breath. Theres nothing remotely childish about what I’m posting. I’m not attacking any individual posters or calling them names. I’m just telling the truth about this fraudulent team and some of you have a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 But what about an old fashioned meltdown?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I have tried to be more even tempered as time has gone on, and I think you are right in your thoughts. But fans will be fans, some may heed your thoughts, one can only hope as much. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Just now, Wayne Arnold said: Theres nothing remotely childish about what I’m posting. I’m not attacking any individual posters or calling them names. I’m just telling the truth about this fraudulent team and some of you have a problem with it. You said people root for mediocrity. Wrong. You said Allen stinks and McD can’t coach. Wrong. You said a 5-2 team is not better than one with a worse record last year. Mathematically wrong. They had a bad game today. They sucked today. That does not negate everything else before today. Get over yourself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, The Wiz said: @Virgil Just want to point out that Thanos would just beat the hammer with them. I'm not ashamed to say that I've seen that version too. Technically, Thanos caught his Axe in Endgame, but I didn't want to go too deep... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 23 minutes ago, Virgil said: At least, that's what I tell myself not to do. But I'm about to fail miserably. If you aren't frustrated or in the mood for a rant, it's best to just move on now. Being a Bills fan is hard. We have to play better than every other team within a few games of our record to be taken seriously. Granted, after 20 years of ineptitude, we've earned that. When you wear a Bills shirt out, in non-Bills territory, you can hear the pity when someone says: "Hey, you guys aren't doing that bad this year." I want to tell them to shove their pity up their ass. The Bills are the team you pick to lose unless they are playing a bottom 5 team. Until we prove otherwise, and do it convincingly, we are a .333-.450 team. For example, no one cares that the Browns blew out the Ravens. Why? Because the Ravens have played complete games this season. The Ravens have made the playoffs more seasons than they've missed. That blow-out loss to the Browns can simply be dismissed as an off day against a division opponent. Yet, we are 5-2 who beaten anyone and they are going to win their division while all is well. We are coming up on the second half of the season, and to me, this is where coaches earn their paychecks. This is why we've been 5-2 in years past and failed miserably. Teams adjusted to us, but we didn't adjust back. We've had offenses that were lighting up the league with Bledsoe and Chan, only to completely fizzle out in comedic fashion. Once you reach week 8, teams have enough film to break down tendencies and whatever else. So, when I see a Bills team that continues to come out of the gates flat at both the open and halftime, it gives me zero confidence they can make the big season adjustments. I don't think Daboll is capable of fitting our scheme to our players. He doesn't use any of our receivers more than 5 yards down field other than Brown or the occasional deep shot. He thinks he's still coaching the Pats or Alabama where TE's and FB's magically play like Moss. Today sucked because, as Bills fans, we are tired of being perceived as we are. And before anyone tries to say, it's only one game, don't take it personally, etc; you are posting on a Bills forum where you have an avatar, rep, and probably a signature. It's more to us here, right or wrong. Today was about slamming home the point that we are finally a different Bills team with a better coaching staff and players. That if you see us on your schedule, no matter who you are and what your record may be, that you should be genuinely worried. That the networks should be hoping to get us on primetime. But more importantly, for us fans, so you can believe you are going to see a complete game played more often than not. That losses happen, but you can expect them to get em next time. That our expensive defensive and offensive lines are going to knock the ***** out of the other team. That you can be disappointed if we DON'T make the playoffs. I'm done. It's out. It's been bottling up since the game. I hated my BBFS all morning because it was strong. I kept reading what everyone had to say on here and thought, it could be different. But it fought back and that sinking feeling returned once the game started. Even down 4, when you thought the 2019 Bills would kick it into gear and win the 2nd half, Thanos caught the returning hammer and beat us with it. Yes, I went there. Good evening everyone. Let's sleep it off. Today was a rant-worthy performance. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Eh that's definitely in your head about neutral fans not thinking anything of the 5-2 record. Of course we were just 5-1 but really any fan with a worse record ain't gonna have ***** on us. Most people don't care for SoS because they themselves have the most head scratching losses. I understand the thought tho. But really only us and Philly actually gave a **** and have scrutinized our season closely. Still probably have statistically one of the best defenses. Packers did too when they played Philly. The NFL especially this year has seen so much change (starting QBs for one) that they're looking for the next juggernaut dynasty to come out of nowhere and replace the Pats. I mean SF's record for one is one record that I completely missed on. The upheaval is pretty fun to see. Observations from Texas. Edited October 28, 2019 by BarkleyForGOATBackupPT5P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Theres nothing remotely childish about what I’m posting. I’m not attacking any individual posters or calling them names. I’m just telling the truth about this fraudulent team and some of you have a problem with it. A fraudulent team? Oh my, you do harbor some deep seeded resentment. You should tell your shrink about those feelings, she could possibly help you work through it. ? Me, I’m going sailing tomorrow, maybe a second hobby could help you along, ? Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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