Low Positive Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 28 minutes ago, Beck Water said: They've managed to put together a very talented team though. I don't think it was all FA signings. Two guys from the LSU championship team, Higgins from the Clemson Championship team, Lots of guys from Ohio State (on Mike’s TV every Saturday), Mixon and Perine from Oklahoma who were on TV a lot because Baker. Boyd doesn’t fit that mold (Pitt), but at the time when he was picked he was probably Kiper’s best available. Bengals fans got their chest puffed out now, but everything I said above could have been said by a caller into Moe Egger’s show just two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, wjag said: It's two-fold. The fumbles. Two times he has fumbled a scoop and six (Minny and Miami). But I think the fumble he had against Miami running to the sideline where it bounces off his knee leaves a "wreckless impression." And then of course there are those drive killing red zone picks. I agree no one is harping on TLAWs picks last week. But I think the combo of Josh's picks and fumbles and just surviving the Dolphins definitely leaves a bad and lasting impression. It wipes out the crazy good throws he had in that game. I mean that first one to Diggs was glorious... He has to play a clean game this week. Or the narrative will follow him.. I thumbs up from me, wjag, but where I will disagree with you vehemently, and others, is that the Bills “just surviving” last week. Just surviving is Miami going down and just missing a field goal that wins the game or the phins throwing an interception in the end zone that also would have won the game. Not an 11 point fourth quarter lead, or when it is down to 3 Miami never moving the football past the 50, then losing on downs and never getting the ball back because we ran the clock out. close, yes…just surviving or skin of our teeth was not what happened. We trailed for what, 7 minutes? Edited January 21, 2023 by dollars 2 donuts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 When the Bengals are at their best burrow is changing the initial play call, will he be able to change the plays on the road with an inexperienced line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said: When the Bengals are at their best burrow is changing the initial play call, will he be able to change the plays on the road with an inexperienced line? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I’m ready for the Josh “Wild Thing” Allen nickname to stick. It’s who he is. The good and the bad. There’s a lot more good. We should embrace it. Play the song in the stadium when he makes a big play. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeDudeAtHome Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I've been trying not to get to pumped up for this game because then the let down is worse if we lose. On the other hand I want to soak it all in after having lived through the drought. I just want to stay level-headed understanding that we're playing a very good football team. The more I read though and the closer it gets I can feel my excitement building. I think, for me, the worst part about losing in the playoffs is knowing that it's over. No more Bills football. No more highlights. No more coach/player interviews and funny behind the scenes clips for several months. I just don't want that to be over yet so God I hope they win. 4 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Looking at the Athletic expert picks. 7 to 3 in favor of the Bengals... so the media pundits have our Bills as quite the under dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokebball Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, WideNine said: Looking at the Athletic expert picks. 7 to 3 in favor of the Bengals... so the media pundits have our Bills as quite the under dogs. I see the article about the 5 coaches picks - 3 picked the Bills, 2 picked the Bengals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, SomeDudeAtHome said: I've been trying not to get to pumped up for this game because then the let down is worse if we lose. On the other hand I want to soak it all in after having lived through the drought. I just want to stay level-headed understanding that we're playing a very good football team. The more I read though and the closer it gets I can feel my excitement building. I think, for me, the worst part about losing in the playoffs is knowing that it's over. No more Bills football. No more highlights. No more coach/player interviews and funny behind the scenes clips for several months. I just don't want that to be over yet so God I hope they win. The journey is the reward. Spot on that the worst part of losing in the playoffs isn't not winning the SB it's the season ending. I will say this though.........because of the 6-8 day buildup between games we do get the opportunity to enjoy the lead up to the matchups. In MLB.......the playoffs hit and after 8 months of lead up and 162 regular season games your postseason can begin during the workweek and be over before the weekend. It's disproportionately abrupt compared to the NFL. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 A feeling just came over me saying "don't worry, Josh got this". I'm at peace 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) No wind, light BUF snow #3 Vomit Sinatra rituals If sugar josh is the main concern, bring on the sweeteners! GO BILLS!! Edited January 21, 2023 by Since1981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, dollars 2 donuts said: thumbs up from me, wjag, but where I will disagree with you vehemently, and others, is that the Bills “just surviving” last week. Just surviving is Miami going down and just missing a field goal that wins the game or the phins throwing an interception in the end zone that also would have won the game. Not an 11 point fourth quarter lead, or when it is down to 3 Miami never moving the football past the 50, then losing on downs and never getting the ball back because we ran the clock out. close, yes…just surviving or skin of our teeth was not what happened. We trailed for what, 7 minutes? All true. But all I know was that the game was not over until that last first down. It should have never been that close and yet it was. And everyone in WNY was holding their collective breaths. Every time you felt like Buffalo would add some point distance something happened in the game that allowed Miami to keep it close. And when you factor in a 3rd string QB and a massive point spread, it added to the anxiety and perception. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo44 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 55 minutes ago, SomeDudeAtHome said: I've been trying not to get to pumped up for this game because then the let down is worse if we lose. On the other hand I want to soak it all in after having lived through the drought. I just want to stay level-headed understanding that we're playing a very good football team. The more I read though and the closer it gets I can feel my excitement building. I think, for me, the worst part about losing in the playoffs is knowing that it's over. No more Bills football. No more highlights. No more coach/player interviews and funny behind the scenes clips for several months. I just don't want that to be over yet so God I hope they win. we’re not losing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, wjag said: All true. But all I know was that the game was not over until that last first down. It should have never been that close and yet it was. And everyone in WNY was holding their collective breaths. Every time you felt like Buffalo would add some point distance something happened in the game that allowed Miami to keep it close. And when you factor in a 3rd string QB and a massive point spread, it added to the anxiety and perception. agree, except the everyone part because for some weird reason I, who worries about even 17 point leads, was never worried. Truly, I wasn’t. Calm before and during. Don’t know why, but it was just the way I was. That aside, I guess my main point is…why doesn’t the shortcomings of other teams ever materialize into real conversations about them? We talk about it here, but it gets briefly lit out there and then just disappears. How many conversations or even comments in the national media talked about Cincy getting out gained in week 18 and then needing a 100 yard return during the wildcard? And not just brought up, but an actual conversation of, “hey what is going on, this is a big deal?” Yes, I agree with Eric Weddle because I am a Bills fan, but I really agree with him because it’s just common sense that for some reason gets lost on everybody else. Kay Adams was almost embarrassed and beside herself. Weddle was essentially like deal with it, because it is true. No prejudice against the teams. No favoritism or whataboutisms…it is what it is. Josh Allen is one of the best QBs in the league. Josh Allen’s arm…SAVES him constantly. Josh Allen’s rushing yards can’t just be crossed out and not counted. We have the second most wins in the league this decade because we are that good. Nobody in this league…nobody loss less games this year than us. Nobody in this league…nobody right now has won more games this year than us. Edited January 21, 2023 by dollars 2 donuts 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: A feeling just came over me saying "don't worry, Josh got this". I'm at peace I am bizarro world you...because I was just getting a nervous feeling Edited January 21, 2023 by Johnnycage46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 6 hours ago, zow2 said: TJ Houshmandzadeh said that the Bengals Left tackle is a former 2nd round pick from Clemson and he's pretty good. He thinks the guy will hold up. I thought he was holding up well against the Ravens when he came in - just say'n. 1 hour ago, Pokebball said: I see the article about the 5 coaches picks - 3 picked the Bills, 2 picked the Bengals? Funny. Coaches or writers... who should we believe??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard bills fan Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, WideNine said: I thought he was holding up well against the Ravens when he came in - just say'n. Funny. Coaches or writers... who should we believe??? Believe in the Process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Besides the Houston playoff game, Allen has always be in the zone when it comes to big games I have confidence he will be locked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 hours ago, FrenchConnection said: I don't think that I'll be too upset over this one unless the Bills get blown out. If they lose in a close game, I can accept that because the Bengals have a good team. I suspect most Bengals fans feel the same way. I was, however, losing my mind last week when we struggled with the Fins. That was unacceptable. I’d really like to win one more.. just because i don’t want the season to end. They’re so close... again. At some point, they need to get over the hump and get too the SuperBowl. They have too much talent to not make it. This needs to be the year. I want it to be the year!! Please let it be the year! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 It would be very classy for the pregame to include positive re #3, Bengals, Zac, Higgins etc. PA thanking the Tigers etc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, wjag said: All true. But all I know was that the game was not over until that last first down. It should have never been that close and yet it was. And everyone in WNY was holding their collective breaths. Every time you felt like Buffalo would add some point distance something happened in the game that allowed Miami to keep it close. And when you factor in a 3rd string QB and a massive point spread, it added to the anxiety and perception. I can tell you, I was never scared in that game. It went exactly like I wanted it to. Same as New England the week earlier. Those teams brought aggressiveness offensively out of the Bills and pushed our secondary. McDermott couldn’t just kneel down. The Bills had to make plays on both side of the ball. Those games went exactly like I wanted. Edited January 21, 2023 by Straight Hucklebuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeDudeAtHome Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: The journey is the reward. Spot on that the worst part of losing in the playoffs isn't not winning the SB it's the season ending. I will say this though.........because of the 6-8 day buildup between games we do get the opportunity to enjoy the lead up to the matchups. In MLB.......the playoffs hit and after 8 months of lead up and 162 regular season games your postseason can begin during the workweek and be over before the weekend. It's disproportionately abrupt compared to the NFL. Ya, I mean pre-McBeane I always new week 17 was the end and it was easy since there was nothing on the line. Born in 90 I remember the end of the Kelly era up until now so this success is still new to me and I'm getting used to it. I started with the Jauron and Gailey post games on the Bills site and haven't stopped since. Now there's just so much media to consume and I love it. Pat McAfee, Kyle Brandt's basement, the Bills social media and everything else will all start to dwindle soon and I'll miss it until next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in MD Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 The closer we get to Sunday the more freaked out I'm becoming about the possibility of not being able to watch this team play again until September. I have confidence that they will come out ready to play, but I'm also not ready to have this season end. I know that's the same issue we deal with with every season they make the playoffs, but this is a special team no matter how it ends. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Ballin Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bills Fan in MD said: The closer we get to Sunday the more freaked out I'm becoming about the possibility of not being able to watch this team play again until September. I have confidence that they will come out ready to play, but I'm also not ready to have this season end. I know that's the same issue we deal with with every season they make the playoffs, but this is a special team no matter how it ends. Every fan of their team has this mind set. You're not the only one. Get a grip. Relax. Take a nap. Take a shower. Every team faces this possibility this weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRiderBills Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Cheektowaga Chad said: Besides the Houston playoff game, Allen has always be in the zone when it comes to big games I have confidence he will be locked in I thought he was good in that game. Mainly stupid fumbles and turnovers toward the end. Honestly, you could argue Defense blew it that game just as easily as 13 seconds. Edited January 21, 2023 by RichRiderBills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, Buffalo Ballin said: Every fan of their team has this mind set. You're not the only one. Get a grip. Relax. Take a nap. Take a shower. Every team faces this possibility this weekend. It's a little different feeling because our two biggest competitors have enjoyed greater postseason success recently than the Bills. Bills have the pressure on them to advance to the Super Bowl. The Bengals and Chiefs have combined to do that three consecutive seasons. If the Bills and Jax lose this weekend that streak will extend to 4 and the Bills will be snuffed out again. If you're a fan of the Bengals or Chiefs of course you want them to win. But if not, oh well, we've achieved greater success and will be back next year. But as a Bills fan, it feels like they HAVE TO WIN. And Jax is a year ahead of schedule. They are one of those 'Just happy to be here" teams. Where the Bengals were last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Ballin Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: It's a little different feeling because our two biggest competitors have enjoyed greater postseason success recently than the Bills. Bills have the pressure on them to advance to the Super Bowl. The Bengals and Chiefs have combined to do that three consecutive seasons. If the Bills and Jax lose this weekend that streak will extend to 4 and the Bills will be snuffed out again. If you're a fan of the Bengals or Chiefs of course you want them to win. But if not, oh well, we've achieved greater success and will be back next year. But as a Bills fan, it feels like they HAVE TO WIN. And Jax is a year ahead of schedule. They are one of those 'Just happy to be here" teams. Where the Bengals were last year. Every elite team wants to go to the Super Bowl. We're not the only ones. Recommendation: Relax. Get some pizza. Get some Buffalo wings. Get some drinks. Enjoy the game. Edited January 21, 2023 by Buffalo Ballin 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Since1981 said: It would be very classy for the pregame to include positive re #3, Bengals, Zac, Higgins etc. PA thanking the Tigers etc It's time to move on from all that kumbaya crap. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Process said: It's time to move on from all that kumbaya crap. Yeah, I mean a guy almost died on the field, why show a little class and humility... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, Buffalo Ballin said: Every elite team wants to go to the Super Bowl. We're not the only ones. Recommendation: Relax. Get some pizza. Get some Buffalo wings. Get some drinks. Enjoy the game. I'm talking about the fans perspective. Their fans can fall back on recent super bowl appearances. Bills fans have nothing. If the Bills fail to make the AFCCG this year then that is two years in a row after making it in 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: According to PFF (Playoff snaps only) LT - Jackson Carman - 49.6 LG - Cordell Volson - 52.3 C - Ted Karras - 69.3 RG - Max Scharping - 42.0 RT - Hakeem Adeniji - 41.2 Bills LT - Dion Dawkins - 70.5 LG - Rodger Saffold - 64.7 C - Mitch Morse - 61.0 RG - Ryan Bates - 69.8 RT - Spencer Brown - 69.0 Is that from this years playoffs? brown received a 69 grade??? ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Ballin Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: I'm talking about the fans perspective. Their fans can fall back on recent super bowl appearances. Bills fans have nothing. If the Bills fail to make the AFCCG this year then that is two years in a row after making it in 2020. It's out of our control. I wouldn't worry about it. We actually have a lot: 4 Super Bowl appearances. 4 time AFC Champions. We currently have 14-3 record which is 1st in AFC East. We own the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins for the last 3 years. We're 6-1 vs. New England in 2020s. We're 9-1 vs. Miami within the last 10 match ups. We currently have Pro Bowl Josh Allen (SUPERSTAR Josh Allen when he's locked in and on fire), All Pro Superstar Stefon Diggs, Playoff Gabe Davis, All Pro Matt Milano, All Pro Jordan Poyer, and Pro Bowler Tre White. Cleveland Browns have nothing but QB busts. Cincinnati Bengals have no Super Bowl rings and 3 starting offensive linemen out for this Sunday's playoff game. Arizona Cardinals last NFL Championship win was in 1947 before anyone on this forum was born. Buffalo Bills fans have a lot. Edited January 21, 2023 by Buffalo Ballin 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 32 minutes ago, Buffalo Ballin said: It's out of our control. I wouldn't worry about it. We actually have a lot: 4 Super Bowl appearances. 4 time AFC Champions. We currently have 14-3 record which is 1st in AFC East. We own the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins for the last 3 years. We're 6-1 vs. New England in 2020s. We're 9-1 vs. Miami within the last 10 match ups. We currently have Pro Bowl Josh Allen (SUPERSTAR Josh Allen when he's locked in and on fire), All Pro Superstar Stefon Diggs, Playoff Gabe Davis, All Pro Matt Milano, All Pro Jordan Poyer, and Pro Bowler Tre White. Cleveland Browns have nothing but QB busts. Cincinnati Bengals have no Super Bowl rings and 3 starting offensive linemen out for this Sunday's playoff game. Arizona Cardinals last NFL Championship win was in 1947 before anyone on this forum was born. Buffalo Bills fans have a lot. This! And we have Josh Allen. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Buffalo Ballin said: We currently have 14-3 record which is 1st in AFC East. 1st in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Cheektowaga Chad said: Besides the Houston playoff game, Allen has always be in the zone when it comes to big games I have confidence he will be locked in Allen played well in that Houston game. He was young and the team was inexperienced. They got jobbed by poor officiating. Josh outplayed the rapist. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stonada Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said: Gotta give it up to Kyle for this. I started out laughing at his Pacino impression, ended with a tear in my eye, ready to follow him into battle. He got me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfanatic8989 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Noticed the Bengals are like 5 point underdogs. Wow. Did not expect that. Why are the Bills favored by that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Billsfanatic8989 said: Noticed the Bengals are like 5 point underdogs. Wow. Did not expect that. Why are the Bills favored by that much? NO idea how that could be, huh? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfanatic8989 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Richard Noggin said: NO idea how that could be, huh? OL of Bengals. Bills being home. Does the home team still get three points. Because I suppose it would essentially be the Bills favored by like 2 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Buffalo Ballin said: Arizona Cardinals last NFL Championship win was in 1947 before anyone on this forum was born. I know for a fact this is incorrect 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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