Billsfan1972 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) We play in Miami when weather here is still pleasant and the last 6 games are all against north eastern teams where the elements could play a factor. Actually the whole season was played vs. teams in cold weather markets (except Miami & LA). Bills fans should savour back to back weeks @ Ford Field. Anyone else have a schedule as bad as Buffalo's? BTW Bass would be unstoppable kicking indoors. Edited November 21, 2022 by Billsfan1972 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I agree. I know a lot of fans think we have a home field advantage with the snow and cold but i’m not so sure. We are the not the 70’s Steelers. We are a passing offense that relies on crisp routes and clean fields. 4 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 NFL loves weather games .. looks great on TV. Not so good for Bills offense 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: We play in Miami when weather here is still pleasant and the last 6 games are all against north eastern teams where the elements could play a factor. Actually the whole season was played vs. teams in cold weather areas (except Miami & LA). Bills fans should savour back to back weeks @ Ford Field. Anyone else have a schedule as bad as Buffalo's? BTW Bass would be unstoppable kicking indoors. Imagine that miami game gets flexed to night, and poof there's suddenly a heating bench malfunction on the visitor's side hypothermia's a mother 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pine Barrens Mafia said: Imagine that miami game gets flexed to night, and poof there's suddenly a heating bench malfunction on the visitor's side hypothermia's a mother OR (someone after the Miami loss posted this and I thought it was brilliant), crank the heat up to like 84F in the visitors’ lockerroom, then not only will the difference be jarring when they step out onto the field, all their sweat on their. bodies will freeze!!! 4 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, RiotAct said: OR (someone after the Miami loss posted this and I thought it was brilliant), crank the heat up to like 84F in the visitors’ lockerroom, then not only will the difference be jarring when they step out onto the field, all their sweat on their. bodies will freeze!!! OOOOR turn off the hot water totally in there lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Knowing McDermott, I feel like they'll have something special for Miami. No way they just try a fry the bills in Miami and the bills don't have some kind of subtle jab to get them back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, Einstein said: I agree. I know a lot of fans think we have a home field advantage with the snow and cold but i’m not so sure. We are the not the 70’s Steelers Kelly era Bills. We are a passing offense that relies on crisp routes and clean fields. Fixed. The Kelly era Bills had a better OL, several excellent blocking TEs, big powerful Fullbacks, and Thurman Thomas backed up by Kenny Davis. We could run when we wanted to run. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Einstein said: I agree. I know a lot of fans think we have a home field advantage with the snow and cold but i’m not so sure. We are the not the 70’s Steelers. We are a passing offense that relies on crisp routes and clean fields. Northeast weather could be a big advantage vs Miami…they don’t run the ball particularly well and tua doesn’t have a lot of arm strength to throw in the wind. The jets we should really be beating in any situation…if edmunds and Milano play I don’t see us losing that one. NE I’m not sure what to think about. Their running game seems pretty average this year I think we picked up klein so we can run some 4-3 without 2 godawful linebackers being on the field if one of edmunds/Milano is injured. We’ve been trapped in the nickel a few games because of that i think the panic after the browns game is somewhat of an overreaction…they’ve got a bad record but that offense is in the top 5 in the league in yards per game and we played them missing a handful of high impact defensive players Edited November 21, 2022 by Generic_Bills_Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pine Barrens Mafia said: Imagine that miami game gets flexed to night, and poof there's suddenly a heating bench malfunction on the visitor's side hypothermia's a mother I hope the malfunction occurs on the Miami bench. Frankly I think the Bills front office needs to make deals for outdoor events at the stadium prior to when schedule is formulated which would limit number of days during later months. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Bob in STL said: Fixed. The Kelly era Bills had a better OL, several excellent blocking TEs, big powerful Fullbacks, and Thurman Thomas backed up by Kenny Davis. We could run when we wanted to run. True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Don’t blame me, I wanted a dome. 9 2 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) what a bunch of effing crybabies on this board Edited November 21, 2022 by TH3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 And last year had to endure the NE game in ridiculous conditions. How come the last two years both NE games at the end of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 33 minutes ago, Bob in STL said: Fixed. The Kelly era Bills had a better OL, several excellent blocking TEs, big powerful Fullbacks, and Thurman Thomas backed up by Kenny Davis. We could run when we wanted to run. No salary cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, TH3 said: what a bunch of effing crybabies on this board Yep..... Love watching games and being comfortable and knowing the elements don't play a huge part in the outcome. Anyone who liked the NE game in OP last year has got to be kidding. Also the Baltimore game weather was a factor as was Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, TH3 said: No salary cap True. Every other team had the same rules and constraints. The Kelly era Bills could run the ball when they needed to, which is a big reason why they won at home in the cold and the wind. They were built for the wintry weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Einstein said: I agree. I know a lot of fans think we have a home field advantage with the snow and cold but i’m not so sure. We are the not the 70’s Steelers. We are a passing offense that relies on crisp routes and clean fields. We no longer have any convoluted advantage playing in the wind & snow. We're primarily a passing team and this nonsense that Josh's arm talent gives us an edge in bad weather is laughable. Same applies to Bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I am not sure if the owner has any input into schedule preferences(I think they can at least make some requests), but it is idiotic that the Bills play at Miami early, and here in Buffalo late. It should always be Miami here in Sep/Oct, and at Miami in Nov/Dec. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: We no longer have any convoluted advantage playing in the wind & snow. We're primarily a passing team and this nonsense that Josh's arm talent gives us an edge in bad weather is laughable. Same applies to Bass. I think it does, however that goes for all conditions and I'd rather the conditions be good. Bass has a great leg and yep would like to see 60 yard FG's, not 42 yard ones having to compensate for the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 51 minutes ago, Steptide said: Knowing McDermott, I feel like they'll have something special for Miami. No way they just try a fry the bills in Miami and the bills don't have some kind of subtle jab to get them back What are you implying here? The only 'jab" he is going to have is use the Miami loss as motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, LabattBlue said: I am not sure if the owner has any input into schedule preferences(I think they can at least make some requests), but it is idiotic that the Bills play at Miami early, and here in Buffalo late. It should always be Miami here in Sep/Oct, and at Miami in Nov/Dec. How come then the KC already in week 11 is done with their nemesis LAC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Billsfan1972 said: How come then the KC already in week 11 is done with their nemesis LAC? I don’t know why…tell me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, LabattBlue said: I am not sure if the owner has any input into schedule preferences(I think they can at least make some requests), but it is idiotic that the Bills play at Miami early, and here in Buffalo late. It should always be Miami here in Sep/Oct, and at Miami in Nov/Dec. I think bad weather will hurt Miami a lot more than it’ll hurt us…tua can’t really throw an out in normal conditions let alone in wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 The NFL has had the schedule rotation going for 20 years. So, only 3 away games had potential to give Buffalo a break from the cold weather. LA, Miami and Detroit. I think Bills fans have typically prefered to have Miami come here in December. My only criticism of the schedule, was I feel September games in florida, should be 4:00 start times. That would have helped a little. The bills have no more then 2 home games each month, I think thats a fairly balanced schedule.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 “I hate the Bills Schedule - Is this done on purpose?” Anything that doesn’t go the Bills way is done on purpose by the NFL high counsel. They knew the storm was coming and reveled in it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 The schedule opponent wise is virtually preset years in advance minus the conference switch over and AFC divisional common seed matchups. In regards to how the schedule lines up and when we play teams it rotates pretty regularly for balance, but every team has certain preferences. The NFL itself makes sure that everyone plays in division the last 2 weeks of the year minus a game or two here as it helps TV ratings when there is division races. Buffalo happens to play in division with NY and NE who both are northeastern teams idk what to tell you there. Miami likes division and conference teams early for the same reason we prefer them late. Now that BUF is good I would expect NE and in the future MIA to have both games later in season as its good TV ratings for the league and like the upcoming Pats/Phins games have big time division emphasis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 47 minutes ago, I am the egg man said: “I hate the Bills Schedule - Is this done on purpose?” Anything that doesn’t go the Bills way is done on purpose by the NFL high counsel. They knew the storm was coming and reveled in it. Of course a joke but certainly not a fun schedule. Regardless it is a lousy schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 The schedule's fine. We were given a front-loaded schedule where we could play our toughest opponents while everyone was healthy. Didn't work out that way because we got hit by the injury bug early, but that's just unlucky. Also, it's nice that our last three divisional games are all at home -- they're going to matter more than we thought they might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 hours ago, Billsfan1972 said: We play in Miami when weather here is still pleasant and the last 6 games are all against north eastern teams where the elements could play a factor. Actually the whole season was played vs. teams in cold weather markets (except Miami & LA). Bills fans should savour back to back weeks @ Ford Field. Anyone else have a schedule as bad as Buffalo's? BTW Bass would be unstoppable kicking indoors. I agree. It's utter stupidity on the part of the NFL not to take weather into consideration when scheduling the games. Bad for the fans, bad for the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailgateChef Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 6 hours ago, RoyBatty is alive said: What are you implying here? The only 'jab" he is going to have is use the Miami loss as motivation. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/11/14/dolphins-hard-rock-sun-shade/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I like it. We had an early bye which we didn't really take advantage of which isn't anyone's fault but out now. Now ¾ in almost and we get an extra 3 day mini bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Allen had his best day as a pro on a 5 degree day in Buffalo against the Pats. Don't think weather is a big deal for our boy. I do have an issue with our first 3 division games all on the road this year. That's total BS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 6 hours ago, LabattBlue said: I am not sure if the owner has any input into schedule preferences(I think they can at least make some requests), but it is idiotic that the Bills play at Miami early, and here in Buffalo late. It should always be Miami here in Sep/Oct, and at Miami in Nov/Dec. NFL is handing each team their distinct home field advantages to drive the rivalry. It's anti-climactic, perhaps a lost opportunity, for Miami to play in the Buffalo sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 8 hours ago, Billsfan1972 said: We play in Miami when weather here is still pleasant and the last 6 games are all against north eastern teams where the elements could play a factor. Actually the whole season was played vs. teams in cold weather markets (except Miami & LA). Bills fans should savour back to back weeks @ Ford Field. Anyone else have a schedule as bad as Buffalo's? BTW Bass would be unstoppable kicking indoors. So what solution are you proposing? That the Bills play all their home games in Sep/Oct, and all the road ones in Nov/Dec?? For years people complained about this team getting screwed by the schedule makers (i.e. no prime time games and playing multiple teams coming off a bye) but now that those issues have been resolved it's crying about playing division teams at home late in the year when they are supposed to have a marked advantage? Really perplexed by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 The schedule is ridiculous! It feels like we're playing an NFL team each and every week. Ridiculous, I tell you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Einstein said: I agree. I know a lot of fans think we have a home field advantage with the snow and cold but i’m not so sure. We are the not the 70’s Steelers. We are a passing offense that relies on crisp routes and clean fields. Agree. Late season games in Buffalo is not always a home field advantage based on our style of football. We are not a great rushing team and rely on big air play style, which is hard in bad weather. It's why I am not obsessed with home field in playoffs. It's great for Buffalo fans, and certainly is if the weather isnt terrible, but doesn't play to strength of our team if there is severe weather. Edited November 21, 2022 by Alphadawg7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 9 hours ago, Billsfan1972 said: We play in Miami when weather here is still pleasant and the last 6 games are all against north eastern teams where the elements could play a factor. Actually the whole season was played vs. teams in cold weather markets (except Miami & LA). Bills fans should savour back to back weeks @ Ford Field. Anyone else have a schedule as bad as Buffalo's? BTW Bass would be unstoppable kicking indoors. Did you forget to hit "SEND" on May 13, 2022? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 8 hours ago, Steptide said: Knowing McDermott, I feel like they'll have something special for Miami. No way they just try a fry the bills in Miami and the bills don't have some kind of subtle jab to get them back Maybe we can model proper use of some sort of fans and outdoor AC units. Snow making machine like at ski lifts. Idk I'm talking stupid right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Bangarang said: Don’t blame me, I wanted a dome. I actually have a retractable dome. (Bald on top, party in the back and sides) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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