JaCrispy Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Throughout their history, Bills rarely win when they’re supposed to… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 I absolutely understand but …… Why not us? I, too, have that niggling voice that keeps waiting for the other shoe to drop because it has always been thus. However, Josh is different. Nothing is too big for him from here on out. That is the ONLY positive I take from the KC game! We also have a better line this year on both sides of the ball. No guarantees but we are not preseason SB favs for nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Hype or no, it sure beats looking forward to another ***** 7-9 year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: It's better than "in the hunt". Which is MUCH better than talking about who to take in the top 5 spots in the draft talk popping up in October! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Expectations were big in 1990, but not like this. I remember Thurman had "Tampa" written on his clears during TC (the site of SB XV). Sure enough, the Bills went there and were favored to beat the Giants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Augie said: Which is MUCH better than talking about who to take in the top 5 spots in the draft talk popping up in October! Much better. I like watching football in January. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 minute ago, chongli said: Expectations were big in 1990, but not like this. I remember Thurman had "Tampa" written on his clears during TC (the site of SB XV). Sure enough, the Bills went there and were favored to beat the Giants. And??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Understand where you're coming from but as someone who became a fan after the Kelly years I've been waiting forever to truly be excited about this team's possibilities. Just don't have any room for more doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 At my age of 63, I'm heading into the 4th quarter. After experiencing so many heartbreaking outcomes I'm simply go to sit back and soak all this in. Let the hype continue. We've got a transformative QB and maybe the best Owner/GM/HC Combo in our history. Maybe they'll come a day where JA gets the breaks that TB got. We're the media darling....We're the favorite....and we're going to finally get this done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 5 hours ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said: In my 50+ years as a Bills fan, I've never seen us deal well with this kind of thing. Hopefully we're learning cause it's coming from all sides now. According to CBS Sports, we have the top roster in the league... https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-all-32-nfl-rosters-ahead-of-2022-training-camp-bills-buccaneers-chargers-crack-top-five/ And poor Dawson Knox doesn't even get a mention... what’s that saying It is what it is. Like this from 8 years ago?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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US Egg Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 JA17 winning ways can not be overhyped, hence his team, because of him, aren’t either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 3 hours ago, SoCal Deek said: Youngster! Whipper Snapper is what you to say Boomer 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 minute ago, PonyBoy said: Whipper Snapper is what you to say Boomer 😀 You’re not a real Bills fan if you missed the Dan Darraugh years. (Kidding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: You’re not a real Bills fan if you missed the Dan Darraugh years. (Kidding) Umm..not gonna lie, had to Google that name. Never heard of him, but I am a Bills fan. My memories started during the electric company years and car rides in the country with my parents and siblings on Sundays listening on the radio because home games were blacked out. I'm not as old as some posters here, but I deserve a voice on this board dammit! 😀 Gotta go now, some kids are playing on my lawn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 That’s Chandman’s line with the lawn. Just kidding Chandler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 2 hours ago, JaCrispy said: Throughout their history, Bills rarely win when they’re supposed to… Not true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 21 minutes ago, PonyBoy said: Umm..not gonna lie, had to Google that name. Never heard of him, but I am a Bills fan. My memories started during the electric company years and car rides in the country with my parents and siblings on Sundays listening on the radio because home games were blacked out. I'm not as old as some posters here, but I deserve a voice on this board dammit! 😀 Gotta go now, some kids are playing on my lawn! Okay okay…I guess you can go to the Super Bowl party…if we ever get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Speaking for myself as an 8 yr old in 1960 , when my father took me to my first game , have lived through and seen it all, as a few others on here have .. just amping up .. and obviously the season cant come soon enough 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 haha well here's my answer to the OP. Being a Bills fan is kind of like childbirth. We have been in the throes of labor for too long. SHOW ME THE BABY. Once you have given birth you forget all the pain leading up to it. NFL Championship or BUST No Fear BUCKLE UP!~!~!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I think we are in for a really fun season, but we will have some instances where the forum goes bat crap crazy. Likely questions if Josh is really who we thought he was, likely suggests McDermott isn't the guy. All of which could happen early on as the schedule isn't very fluffy this year and while the W/L's don't spell it out, from my observation, we are a second half of the season type of team. Realistically, I want to make it 5 games in and feel as if nothing I saw tells me we can't win it all. We could be 3-2, so be it. We are not going undefeated. World beaters in this league do not beat worlds. They are just a razors edge better than most. In sum, no major surprises early, stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Winning the Super Bowl requires lots of luck. I believe we have the roster and the coaching staff to get it done. Now we just have to wait and see what the NFL gods have in store for us. Injuries, officiating and weather can impact wins and losses. How will they impact us? 🙏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 8 hours ago, Max Fischer said: Personally, I think the expectation and hype is getting out of hand. However, I also believe fans should be enjoying this era as much as possible. There are some crazy good teams in the AFC. I no Allen and company will do there thing, it’s time for McDermott defense to come up big and stop laying eggs in big moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Some of the things I (try to) live by: Prepare for the worst, but expect the best. Let's just take it a game at a time. Expect the unexpected. Don't take any opponent lightly. Don't become too emotionally involved where your week is ruined after a loss. Have balance in your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 8 hours ago, julian said: I have to disagree, being the hunter allows fans to feel less pain upon failure because they weren’t “supposed” to win anyway. But I’d rather risk that anguish knowing that my QB and team have no excuses for not winning it all. The best team doesn’t always win it all, many have said for months the Bills were the best team last year and then 13 seconds happened. Coaching cost Allen his first ring last year, if they repeat that mistake this year… torches will be lit and crowds will gather at the gates, and rightfully so. About the best team not always winning is true, That’s why we need coach McDermott on his best because there are some great teams in the AFC. We can’t have no more meltdowns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I get it, but dude....this team is as good as any. Expect to win, alot. The Bills will win the Superbowl this year. It's time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I'm not buying into all the hype. Yes, they have great potential. One game at a time man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) Yeah I so miss the days when we all knew the Bills has zero chance at the division and maybe if things went perfectly they could score a wildcard spot (which was also completely unrealistic). Those were the best of times... Edited July 7, 2022 by 13 Second Prevent Defense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 17 hours ago, MarkyMannn said: I got 55 years in as a Bills fan. Remember so many years in say November playing out the string for a higher draft pick. Now that sucks👎 Yes I do, and we weren't even good at doing that. Our #4 picks were Mike Williams and Marcel Dareus. I am thrilled that we are finally a good team and even placed a small bet on the Bills in Vegas at 6.5 x 1 odds, but decades of suffering don't just vanish (or at least not in my case). Thankfully, I now don't allow myself to get as crazy when bad things happen to the Bills. In summary, I fully understand what Jay is getting at, and I think that most of us have at least some feelings of trepidation about the Bills, ya know? I don't think that I was the only Bills Fan to be not that shocked when we blew the lead against KC. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 15 hours ago, HOUSE said: Think of yourself as already dead then it won't be so hard on you. there is a difference between mostly dead and all the way dead…, Go Bills!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 13 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: A large soft drink at Flying J truck stops just went up to $79.95. They have a masseuse at Flying Jack??😳 18 hours ago, MarkyMannn said: I got 55 years in as a Bills fan. Remember so many years in say November playing out the string for a higher draft pick. Now that sucks👎 55 years??😲 Whippersnapper ..😏 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 10 hours ago, NewEra said: Winning the Super Bowl requires lots of luck. I believe we have the roster and the coaching staff to get it done. Now we just have to wait and see what the NFL gods have in store for us. Injuries, officiating and weather can impact wins and losses. How will they impact us? 🙏🏻 I agree with you on the roster. But the coaching staff...Uh, I don't know about that. I hope they are but we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Greg S said: I agree with you on the roster. But the coaching staff...Uh, I don't know about that. I hope they are but we shall see. I understand why you would feel that way. The coaching has failed us in the previous two playoff losses. I still believe they can and will get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I agree it has always seemed as if the Bills do best when they aren't talked about much & are the under dogs but how in the world can they not be talked about these guys are just dam good & as they say on any given Sunday beat any team in the league . So although i'm a bit nervous about all the hype i think these guys like the 90's teams can over look it & just go out & play their game & it will all be good & i think they have all they need to win a SB which would send Buffalo & the Bills mafia into a frenzy like no one has ever seen in the NFL fandom before . GO BILLS !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 59 minutes ago, NewEra said: I understand why you would feel that way. The coaching has failed us in the previous two playoff losses. I still believe they can and will get the job done. To be fair McDermott has changed the culture of the franchise. But 13 seconds still stings for me. Hopefully they learned from that and can get the job done this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 No worries... We have my man Jordan Phillips back at DT! The 340+ pound DT who is sometimes criticized by fans for "only getting sacks" and crushing opposing QBs like unrisen pancakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, Greg S said: To be fair McDermott has changed the culture of the franchise. But 13 seconds still stings for me. Hopefully they learned from that and can get the job done this year. It’ll forever sting. Hopefully that won’t be his defining moment as the coach of the Bills. It could be….. but I billieve he’ll overcome. I think having Levi Wallace and Dane Jackson as our corners for those 13 seconds had something to do with his poor defensive play calls. 2 slow, zero investment corners out there to cover Tyreek, Kelce and Hardman with the season on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, NewEra said: It’ll forever sting. Hopefully that won’t be his defining moment as the coach of the Bills. It could be….. but I billieve he’ll overcome. I think having Levi Wallace and Dane Jackson as our corners for those 13 seconds had something to do with his poor defensive play calls. 2 slow, zero investment corners out there to cover Tyreek, Kelce and Hardman with the season on the line. I know this is beating a dead horse as its been discussed a billion times but I still can't understand how they lost that game when KC had 1st and 10 AT THEIR 25 with just 13 seconds left. Thank God the season is getting close now. That moment will sting until the Bills (hopefully this is the year) win the Super Bowl. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 22 hours ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said: In my 50+ years as a Bills fan, I've never seen us deal well with this kind of thing. Hopefully we're learning cause it's coming from all sides now. According to CBS Sports, we have the top roster in the league... https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-all-32-nfl-rosters-ahead-of-2022-training-camp-bills-buccaneers-chargers-crack-top-five/ And poor Dawson Knox doesn't even get a mention... I don't see any reason to be "scared" because of this....I mean for me I've got about the most confidence if anything, more than I've had in a long time especially with this roster. Embrace it and take it all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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