Albany,n.y. Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 It goes back a lot longer than this century. We were the league's laughingstock in the late 1960's, the mid to late 1970s, the mid 1980's and then the long drought mostly in the 21st century. The only times we've been good were the early-mid 1960s, the early 1970s-both eras when Lou Saban was coach; the early 1980s and the late 1980s through around 2000. There have been a lot of losing and mediocre seasons. Right now it feels like the late 1980s to us long suffering fans. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Totally correlated with a rotation of terrible QB's and coaches. You can build a great defense but it does not last long unless you replenish well through the draft. A great QB allows you to consistently compete year in and year out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Funny thing is the Bills set seson ticket sales records several times during the drought. Proving we are a bunch of masochists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Moving on... We are one of the better teams in the league and is set up for long term success, vs. waiting to fall off a cliff as we overpaid way too much for free agents vs. this coaching and admin. Staff having a long term sustainable vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 16 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: A lot of Bills fans don't like admitting this but we got extremely lucky getting into the playoffs that year. I admit it, they needed help to get in that year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA OC Bills Fan Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 18 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: A lot of Bills fans don't like admitting this but we got extremely lucky getting into the playoffs that year. Every year teams get in because of some luck or needing help to get in. So what? Kind of amazing we went so long without ever getting that luck. Of course, also pretty amazing how long from 200 through 2016 we went with only 2 winning records and both times the coach quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA OC Bills Fan Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 12 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: It goes back a lot longer than this century. We were the league's laughingstock in the late 1960's, the mid to late 1970s, the mid 1980's and then the long drought mostly in the 21st century. The only times we've been good were the early-mid 1960s, the early 1970s-both eras when Lou Saban was coach; the early 1980s and the late 1980s through around 2000. There have been a lot of losing and mediocre seasons. Right now it feels like the late 1980s to us long suffering fans. Yup. I was born in 1960 and always considered myself a Bills fan. I remember following them from '71 when they were 1-13, through the '70s when we were always Miami's b*the, even in the couple of good OJ years. Then the '80s, we were good a couple of years when Knox made us a real organization, so of course Ralph drove him away. I wanted to write Ralph a letter right after Knox quit saying I was done with the Bills, but of course I couldn't stop rooting for them even through another half decade of craptitude. Then of course the glory days with Levy/Kelly and then Wade before the drought came. We are due for this new era of continued success. We finally once again have a QB/coach/GM to make it happen and ownership that will support them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 14 hours ago, Johnnycage46 said: Is this a 300 yards passing thread?? Ding ding ding!!!! We have a winner.... And without 300 yard games the Bills lose to Seattle, Rams, Miami this year.... Oh & those 300 yard games vs. NYJ, Denver, SF & NE would have been more fun to watch if only 225 yards passing and grinding out a win playing keep away and between the 20's?🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: Ding ding ding!!!! We have a winner.... I love LAMP ftfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I love that we have the qb and a defensive minded head coach. The pats and Steelers year in and out had the qb to go with the great defense. Playoff runs every year no question. That will be key to our success over the next 15 years with josh...building both sides of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 22 hours ago, Nextmanup said: The organization is on its best footing in 25 years. Enjoy it right now! 22 hours ago, 4_kidd_4 said: Let it go, let it go-oooooooo.... these ^ which I’m sure has been said many times When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to meSpeaking words of wisdom, let it beAnd in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of meSpeaking words of wisdom, let it be Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it beWhisper words of wisdom, let it be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 1/1/2021 at 11:16 AM, Success said: It's really just 'being a fan.' We had an unusually long rough patch. But most teams have more rough patches than times of success. Even the might Patriots went through horrible stretches prior to their run. And as for the mighty Patriots, I wouldn't trade being a Bills fan w/ any younger fan of theirs. Imagine growing up with nothing but winning. It's like being a trust-fund kid. How can you really appreciate it? This season has been amazing for us - largely because of what we went through to get here. If we had drafted Allen (or a QB like him) right after Kelly and had this kind of season & team without a pause from those years, it wouldn't be nearly as satisfying. It's crazy though... one QB generation & they already surpassed all other teams across all generations combined in SB wins with the exception of the Steelers. Went from bottom feeding organization to passing the Cowboys, 49ers, Packers, etc. Those fans will not be the same if they faced 17 years of no playoffs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 It's not really tough for me, I love the city, fans and the team. I go up there to see a Bills game but the people of Buffalo are some of the best in the world. The up's and down's are just part of the game, enjoy the ride because it looks like its going to be a fun one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 23 hours ago, Call_Of_Ktulu said: It's not really tough for me, I love the city, fans and the team. I go up there to see a Bills game but the people of Buffalo are some of the best in the world. The up's and down's are just part of the game, enjoy the ride because it looks like its going to be a fun one. You as well...my Chicago friends bombed me with texts today about the Bills. It is starting to feel like the early 90's again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/1/2021 at 5:41 PM, Billsfan1972 said: And this is why some people don't get how important Offense(and QB) is. Why do you think there is hope in LAC, Cincy, Jax.... Because they have QB's (Trevor Lawrence on the way)? Being as bad as the Bills were on Offense for 19 years bore out in their records. McD I will concede has seen the light this year and it is all because he has opened the Offense that this is happening. To have a top 10 offense you need a top 10 Quarterback. That is what the Bills have lacked all this time. And Josh has jumped right over being top 10... he went from a middle of the league guy in 2019 to a top 3 Quarterback. That is the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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