chongli Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) did not see this elsewhere: Article: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-power-rankings-buccaneers-start-season-at-no-1-but-bills-will-stand-in-way-of-super-bowl-repeat/ "NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Buccaneers start season at No. 1, but Bills will stand in way of Super Bowl repeat" short excerpt: "That doesn't mean they are a lock to win it again. Repeating is tough, even for a seasoned, talented team like Tampa Bay. But I do think the Bucs will get back to the Super Bowl, only to fall short. The Buffalo Bills will win it all. This is the year Bills quarterback Josh Allen cements himself as one of the best in the NFL by leading the Bills to their first Super Bowl victory. Allen still has doubters, despite his MVP-like season in 2020. There is a big part of me that thinks Allen is only scratching the surface of what he can be as a passer, which is why I am bullish on the Bills. Coach Sean McDermott and coordinator Leslie Frazier will have the defense improved over last season -- they have to be better rushing the passer -- and that will prove to be the impetus to get this team to the Super Bowl and win it. The Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers will again be in the mix, but this time it's the Bills who beat the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game to move on and win it all, beating Brady, who brought a lot of misery to Buffalo in his time with the Patriots. While the Bills Mafia will be happy with these first rankings, I know most of you will find something to complain about. Oh, well. Maybe you can use it as motivation." Rankings: 1. Tampa Bay 2. Buffalo 3. Kansas City 4. Green Bay 5. Cleveland 6. San Francisco 7. Baltimore 8. LA Rams 9. Arizona 10. Tennessee 11. New England 12. Indianapolis 13. Washington 14. Dallas 15. Miami 16. Minnesota 17. Denver 18. Seattle 19. New Orleans 20. LA Chargers 21. Pittsburgh 22. Atlanta 23. Chicago 24. NY Giants 25. Las Vegas 26. Philadelphia 27. Jacksonville 28. Carolina 29. Cincinnati 30. Detroit 31. NY Jets 32. Houston Edited September 7, 2021 by chongli 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I mean there apparently in the top 3 in odds to win it of course some people are going to pick them this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninja Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 If we win it all this year and it involves beating Marcia in the big dance man that's just icing on the cake. Buffalo will be torched to the ground, its going to make the Philly post super bowl win celebration look like a 3 year old's bounce house b-day party by comparison. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKelly12 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Like the good old days when Chris Berman would call Tampa / Buffalo in the SB 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 It will be interesting to see how the team plays all year being in the media spotlight nationwide. We certainly can't play the small market Buffalo who flies under the radar this season. Then you have the expectations from the local media and fans all over WNY which are sky high. I haven't felt this way about a Bills season since the early 90's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, JimKelly12 said: Like the good old days when Chris Berman would call Tampa / Buffalo in the SB 49ers and Bills. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Bills vs Packers would be better. The two best QBs, in my opinion, against each other. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 One thing I'm noticing is how folks are having a tough time ranking the Steelers. I've seen them ranked as high as #10, and as low as #21 here. They should have a good defense, but it really depends on whether that shaky offensive line can come together quickly. Hopefully not before Sunday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 In a weird way I don't think all this national media hype is a good thing. I prefer to fly under the radar and I really hope this team is not buying the hype and understands that last year means nothing and they have to do it all over again which will be a much more daunting tasks this year given how loaded the AFC/division is, opposing stadiums full of fans, other teams ready for Allen and the Bills offense, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, JimKelly12 said: Like the good old days when Chris Berman would call Tampa / Buffalo in the SB 27 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: 49ers and Bills. Berman picked Bills/49ers for many years in a row. Was there a time before that when he picked Bills/TB? I don't recall that being a big thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, FilthyBeast said: In a weird way I don't think all this national media hype is a good thing. I prefer to fly under the radar and I really hope this team is not buying the hype and understands that last year means nothing and they have to do it all over again which will be a much more daunting tasks this year given how loaded the AFC/division is, opposing stadiums full of fans, other teams ready for Allen and the Bills offense, etc. I heard Sean McDermott already packed his bags and moved to LA for the Super Bowl. He said there's no need to prepare for games 1-17. That's his M.O. It's a short season. Winning is easy in this league. Who needs to trust the process? Every game is the same. Last year's outcome guarantees this year's success. Focus smokecus.... But seriously, the last thing I'm worried about is McD's team doing anything but focus on each and every opponent. Sean has this Bills team prepared for success and the national spot light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Pete is real high on Buffalo has them #2 in the CBS Power Poll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Week one. Then on to week two and so on. . . . I don't like the SB talk as it's just talk. Respect the process week in and week out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 3 hours ago, The Dean said: Berman picked Bills/49ers for many years in a row. Was there a time before that when he picked Bills/TB? I don't recall that being a big thing. Always SF for the NFC. Berman is fond of both teams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 45 minutes ago, BuffaloMatt said: Week one. Then on to week two and so on. . . . I don't like the SB talk as it's just talk. Respect the process week in and week out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I’m no rocket scientist, but if you think #2 is going to beat #1, wouldn’t you make #2 #1? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, WotAGuy said: I’m no rocket scientist, but if you think #2 is going to beat #1, wouldn’t you make #2 #1? On the CBS website story Pete said TB is only #1 because they are the defending champs and no other reason So, with that said #2 is better than #1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: On the CBS website story Pete said TB is only #1 because they are the defending champs and no other reason So, with that said #2 is better than #1 Pete is full of #2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 4 hours ago, The Dean said: Berman picked Bills/49ers for many years in a row. Was there a time before that when he picked Bills/TB? I don't recall that being a big thing. He almost had it in 90 except the Giants pulled off the upset win over SF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: Pete is full of #2 yeah he has been tough on Buffalo but as of late he’s claimed that Josh Allen was his 1st QB of that draft. and now that Josh emerged the praises are coming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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