Tesla03 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) With Brady all but gone from NE, Dolphins still in a rebuild, and Jets being the Jets...the Bills have the best opportunity in 20+ years next season to win the division. Mcdermott has done amazing here, but the one thing he needs to do now is learn how to beat Bill B and New England and take over the division. Is the schedule tough next year? Yea, but the beauty of the NFL is that we basically share the same schedule as our division so there is no excuse there. Ideally next season's aim should be a division win +playoff win minimum. Obviously we can only go as far as Josh Allen takes us, if he continues his development and does not regress next year we really have a great chance of taking the division. Edited February 29, 2020 by Tesla03 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBillsFan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 And all we have to do is score more points than our opponent. j/k Seriously if we don't win the division it will be a huge let-down. My only fear is even if Brady is gone the 13th man in the refs let their o-line make love to the defenders with holding and the receivers run pick plays and push off. The 13th man is strong with the Cheats* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I think a failure would be to win less than 10 games..even with a harder schedule.. Im assuming that wins the division .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 We have no clue about how tough are schedule will be . KC/SF will be tough but Tenn/Pit/Sea should be tough. Oak/Ari/Den/LAC/NYJ x 2/Mia x 2/ we should be favorites. NE x2 and Rams are a mystery. Schedule is really a mystery compared to this year. If NE takes another step back , it can actually be a fairly easy ride to 10-12 wins and a Division title. We have no GLARING holes and will bolster the weaker positions. We're in prime position to take over the East for years to come. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Should win the division even with Brady back. Enough already. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Failure is, IMO, too strong of a word. I’ll give you disappointing, but it’s too soon to judge at this moment. There are too many unknowns. Keep in mind, you can come in second in the division, and still win the Super Bowl! I can’t call that a failure. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 If we don’t win the division next year, I’m sacrificing a goat. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: If we don’t win the division next year, I’m sacrificing a goat. MY goat already has a restraining order on you! I’m warning you, stay away! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 49 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: I hear you. Id say anything less than a playoff win next year is a failure.... if they don’t win the division but make the playoffs and demonstrate their able to beat any team while winning the first round of the playoffs I wouldn’t consider it a failure.... but they should be super bowl contenders next season. I expect them to be. Bingo. Playoff performance is more important than winning the division. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 What if we lose the division and win the Super Bowl? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuelTime Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I just want to see Josh Allen throw for 300+ yards in a game, but to each his own. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 minute ago, TuelTime said: I just want to see Josh Allen throw for 300+ yards in a game, but to each his own. I want him to throw for 299 then just call time out stare directly into the camera and switch out....also we win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 40 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: If we don’t win the division next year, I’m sacrificing a goat. I’ll sacrifice the OP. lol ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Doing worse or the same as this past season would of course be disappointing, and I fully expect an improved team that can score three TDs per game, and sometimes more, and frankly if we can’t do that we haven’t improved at positions that we have to improve at, and some rethinking in in order, none the less I will still be a Bills fan and see humor in my generally over blown expectations ? Go Bills!!! Edited February 29, 2020 by Don Otreply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I want to see us sweep all of our division opponents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 55 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: If we don’t win the division next year, I’m sacrificing a goat. Shouldn't you reverse the order of operations there? Sacrifice the goat to help ensure the division title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Shouldn't you reverse the order of operations there? Sacrifice the goat to help ensure the division title. Is this a season opener recipe thread? Cookout at Royale’s place!!! Count me in! Do I need a special sign on my dashboard? Please advise @Royale with Cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Augie said: Is this a season opener recipe thread? Cookout at Royale’s place!!! Count me in! Do I need a special sign on my dashboard? Please advise @Royale with Cheese How To BBQ Goat. For football relevance, note that the presenter is wearing a hat with a large "D" in the center, indicating that the defense will play a key role in the Bills upcoming opportunities for "Goat BBQ" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla03 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, ScottLaw said: I hear you. Id say anything less than a playoff win next year is a failure.... if they don’t win the division but make the playoffs and demonstrate their able to beat any team while winning the first round of the playoffs I wouldn’t consider it a failure.... but they should be super bowl contenders next season. I expect them to be. the good news is ...the afc is a mess right now. The only team that scares me is the Chiefs with Mahomes. Texans will never win anything under O'brien and Lamar is a crapshoot in the playoffs. Big ben might have one last run in him but thats if he stays healthy all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 8 hours ago, transplantbillsfan said: What if we lose the division and win the Super Bowl? FAILURE. But seriously though, winning the division should absolutely be our primary regular season goal. None of us are spoiled and I certainly won't turn down a wildcard berth, but the division is there for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Those of us who have been reasonably astute in our predictions during the McBeane regime (pats self on back) have said all along that 2020 is the year the Bills become one of the "big boys" in the NFL. The culture is in place, the expectations are there, the QB is entering his 3rd year, and there are resources to add the needed pieces to complete the roster. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Every season kind of stands on its own. This past season, completely healthy playing against largely bad quarterbacks , this was an 11 win team (would have beaten Jets in last game if they needed it). Assuming the injury count returns to at least the league average , plus out of division playing Wilson, Mahomes, Jimmy G, Carr , Goff, instead of a duck, whoever the hell that was QB ing the Redskins, mariota, et al. I would think 10 wins would be a progress. It'll all come down to those 2 games against the Pats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 9 hours ago, TuelTime said: I just want to see Josh Allen throw for 300+ yards in a game, but to each his own. Allen’s ‘300+ game’ aspiration seems to be the recent equivalent of Wade Phillips wearing headphones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 9 hours ago, TheProcess said: Should win the division even with Brady back. Enough already. Believe it when we see it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Shouldn't you reverse the order of operations there? Sacrifice the goat to help ensure the division title. We’re talking about Brady right? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 10 hours ago, transplantbillsfan said: What if we lose the division and win the Super Bowl? This is what I came here to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 11 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: If we don’t win the division next year, I’m sacrificing a goat. Can you sacrifice this Goat? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I love that people are raising their standards for this team. At minimum, this team had better beat New England in one of the matchups. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK Fan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 The first goal for this team in 2020 has to be beat the cheats at home. Until they do that, they will not be recognized as contenders for the division. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, DJB said: Can you sacrifice this Goat? If the gods desire it, it shall be done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 13 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: If we don’t win the division next year, I’m sacrificing a goat. Don't you mean GOAT as in Greatest Of All Time Cheater? 1 hour ago, JK Fan said: The first goal for this team in 2020 has to be beat the cheats at home. Until they do that, they will not be recognized as contenders for the division. What can the Bills do if they still get the calls no one else get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Chicken Boo said: I love that people are raising their standards for this team. At minimum, this team had better beat New England in one of the matchups. ...better be REAL careful with this reasonable starting point stuff here.....consider a kevlar vest.......the Fisher Price wi-fi provided "AFCE or failure" stuff is free comic relief..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...better be REAL careful with this reasonable starting point stuff here.....consider a kevlar vest.......the Fisher Price wi-fi provided "AFCE or failure" stuff is free comic relief..... I thought it was an early symptom of CTE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: I think minimum is beat NE and win a playoff game. Minimum being key word.... ...certainly is a reasonable progression...thanks............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 19-0 or bust it all up! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 It may be necessary to win the division in order to go to the playoffs. That said, I think the Bills should win the division. And when they do, they should win at least one playoff game. That's my "failure line." We're in year four. Show me the ***** baby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Gugny said: It may be necessary to win the division in order to go to the playoffs. That said, I think the Bills should win the division. And when they do, they should win at least one playoff game. That's my "failure line." We're in year four. Show me the ***** baby. So winning the division and losing in the playoffs is a failed season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: So winning the division and losing in the playoffs is a failed season? Yes, it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Ok, so if we get the wildcard and win the SB it’s a failure. Noted Thanks. 8 minutes ago, Gugny said: Yes, it is. Wait you’re a Mets fan not a Yankees fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 16 minutes ago, Gugny said: Yes, it is. We'll have to disagree there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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