Artem Lipatov Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 38 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: The danger is you become the 2011-2015 Bengals. Who kept bringing back the same core and getting eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs. I thought about it. So far Mc Dermott made playoffs 2of 3 seasons. But there one and done. It reminds Bengals coach Hugh Jackson if I remember correctly he had 0-6 in playoffs but clinched playoffs spot regularly. Bengals were not satisfied and fired him . And stayed without playoffs. Would you keep McD? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 To make the playoffs, and potentially win a game, no - I still have confidence in that. Compete for a Super Bowl? I’ve lost confidence in that, but there is still half a season to get it together - mainly on the defensive side of the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 More and more I'm starting to realize that too many put too much emphasis on "style points". 6-2 is what it is. 4-0 in the division is what it is. Even if the D played at the level it did the last 2 seasons are we guaranteed a 6-2 record at mid season? Short answer, no. Every year it's the same goal. Get into the post season and let the chips fall where they may. Go Bills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 ***** no. We’re only going to get better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I thought if Josh took that next step the Bills could be a great team and contend. Josh has taken that step up but the defense has regressed significantly. It works out to being a good team but not a great one. I fully expect this team to win 10-11 games and possibly win a playoff game. I haven't lost much faith in the process but this team will need to retain its offense and draft up the defense some more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I'm definitely concerned. We started out looking great with a hard to stop passing attack and a QB on track for MVP consideration. We look a bit lost lately, the game plans are lacking (IMO) and we can't seem to dominate weak opponents. However we have a good record and we lead the division so we should be happy about that, at least in terms of we can get better while still being in a great position. We have a 3rd year QB that shouldn't be expected to have everything figured out yet, he's not a phenom. He figures things out through working hard. I believe he'll get there and it may not necessarily be this year. The future looks bright with Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 A drop from 92% confident to 89% is a crisis in confidence? What a ridiculous excuse for a story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Yeah. I thought with good luck they could win a couple of playoff games but I think 0 or 1 win is the most likely scenario now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 2 hours ago, HOUSE said: Despite win, Buffalo Bills fans lose confidence following Week 8 Buffalo Bills fans have been through highs and lows, for sure, but I didn’t expect their faith to be shaken after a win. Such is the strange psyche of Bills fans. After coming in at 92% fan confidence last week, this week only 89% of Bills fans said they were confident in the direction of the team. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2020/11/7/21553943/despite-win-buffalo-bills-fans-lose-confidence-following-week-8 In social sciences, 89% is a mega-number. An impressive survey result. Any douche nozzle harping on 92% to 89% as a loss of confidence needs his/her fan card pulled by Biden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I mean....is this a real question? It depends on what your expectations were for this season I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Not really. It's a little concerning to see Josh and the passing take a step back. The weather in games and losing Knox & Smoke contribute greatly to that. We were never as good as that 4-0 start. And equally we're not as bad as the Titan/KC games. We're a nice 10 win playoff team who trying to reestablish it's defense. And that may not happen till next year. An AFCE division championship and 1 playoff win would be very satisfying but we're not quite ready for KC, Pitt etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 No. And they will win tomorrow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Without reading the article, I think if anything some may have lost confidence in the Defense a little maybe, but hopefully they can get it together and get better. D line getting held so much doesn't help, although that's happening across the league. Edited November 7, 2020 by Patrick_Duffy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 It's not a question of confidence; it's a question of how well the team is playing. Most stats are shouting that we will be 1 and done this year in the playoffs, though that could change especially if we get lucky with opponent. Stay tuned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Tomorrow would be a great time to play a complete game all around. That will boost that lowly 89% approval rating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Dr.Sack said: As Donald Rumsfeld once said you go into battle with the army you have, not the army you wish you had. To that end, the 2020 Bills aren’t a finished product. Their window is open. It’s a process & we must continue improving on both sides of the ball. Rumsfeld's quote and response from military is very appropriate: https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/08/international/middleeast/iraqbound-troops-confront-rumsfeld-over-lack-of.html Quote Donald H. Rumsfeld found himself on the defensive today, fielding pointed questions from Iraq-bound troops who complained that they were being sent into combat with insufficient protection and aging equipment. Specialist Thomas Wilson, a scout with a Tennessee National Guard unit scheduled to roll into Iraq this week, said soldiers had to scrounge through local landfills here for pieces of rusty scrap metal and bulletproof glass - what they called "hillbilly armor" - to bolt on to their trucks for protection against roadside bombs in Iraq. Yes our defense seems to be made of scrap metal bolted on after losses of personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 After the first 4 weeks I really felt we were superbowl contenders. I have definitely lost confidence since then. Our defense is below average and offense has fallen off. We will still win the division and all that but I have little hope we win more than one playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: I mean....is this a real question? It depends on what your expectations were for this season I guess I think the realistic expectation is win a Playoff game. End the 25-year Drought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Just now, Straight Hucklebuck said: I think the realistic expectation is win a Playoff game. End the 25-year Drought. I think we are still in good position for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: I think the realistic expectation is win a Playoff game. End the 25-year Drought. i am sure you will find another drought after that one to harp on "realistic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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