LabattBlue Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I always like to say how being at home is a big advantage come playoff time, but yesterday the Bills made me a liar out of me. 😂 2 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 They looked pretty bad last week and were lucky to draw the Dolphins. Homefield used to mean watching visiting teams struggle in the snow. Deeply ironic that we've now built a team that requires perfect weather conditions to perform 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Wasn't much of a home field with all that orange in the crowd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Seems like the way we were built to take advantage of the elements at home back in the 90's is markedly different to the current roster, as has been commented on by other posters at some length. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Disagree wholeheartedly- we have a team that can play in elements. They did not though. They would’ve been flat in cincy or a dome. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob806 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, dorquemada said: They looked pretty bad last week and were lucky to draw the Dolphins. Homefield used to mean watching visiting teams struggle in the snow. Deeply ironic that we've now built a team that requires perfect weather conditions to perform Yep. I think they begged the league to move the Browns game to Detroit, instead of another outdoor venue that was available. Then, the dome in Atlanta that never happened. Hate to say it, last season WAS the SB season & they blew it. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 It’s an advantage, but it’s not as big as it used to be. Parity and rules that favor offense have changed that. There’s a reason the home team is only assigned a 1.5-2 points in the odds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: I always like to say how being at home is a big advantage come playoff time, but yesterday the Bills made me a liar out of me. 😂 The other 3 home teams won this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Finesse team gotta play in the nice weather… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1) We didn't lose due to the snow. We lost because we got dominated in the trenches. 2) It was embarrassing hearing the loud "who dey" chants. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, dorquemada said: They looked pretty bad last week and were lucky to draw the Dolphins. Homefield used to mean watching visiting teams struggle in the snow. Deeply ironic that we've now built a team that requires perfect weather conditions to perform Yup, its not like the 90s Bills who were at an advantage when it snowed. This team is at a disadvantage when it snows. Unfortunately it looks like I will still be talking about the 90s Bills to my grave. The current administration only drafts and signs defense, and they even fail at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, DrBob806 said: Yep. I think they begged the league to move the Browns game to Detroit, instead of another outdoor venue that was available. Then, the dome in Atlanta that never happened. Hate to say it, last season WAS the SB season & they blew it. So last year was THE year, eh ? Please let me know which team IS the SuperBowl winning team this season, I’d like to make a mint in Vegas this week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, DrBob806 said: Yep. I think they begged the league to move the Browns game to Detroit, instead of another outdoor venue that was available. Then, the dome in Atlanta that never happened. Hate to say it, last season WAS the SB season & they blew it. The SB season was the 2020 season IMO. At least to get to one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Great thread. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 It's unbelievable how overrated home field advantage is. The one seed is important but it's because of the bye week. That's infinitely more important then home field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trock Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 It has never been more obvious that we need a dome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, dorquemada said: They looked pretty bad last week and were lucky to draw the Dolphins. Homefield used to mean watching visiting teams struggle in the snow. Deeply ironic that we've now built a team that requires perfect weather conditions to perform only reason they won that game was a sub par qb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 So how about next year they sneak into the playoffs and not worry about homefield and then turn it on? Worked for the Bengals last year and this year. Instead of going all out beginning of the year and everyone getting injured let's go like .500 until Dec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Process said: It's unbelievable how overrated home field advantage is. The one seed is important but it's because of the bye week. That's infinitely more important then home field. Considering our players were "gassed" from the week... tired at home, tired on the road.... what difference does it make! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Xwnyer said: only reason they won that game was a sub par qb. Agreed. If Tua plays, even brain bruised Tua, Miami wins that game by at least 10 1 minute ago, B-Large said: Considering our players were "gassed" from the week... tired at home, tired on the road.... what difference does it make! LOL The OL was clearly exhausted from getting out of the way of those mean cincy DL all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan_in_tx Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: Wasn't much of a home field with all that orange in the crowd. Those high dollar resales from HighMark Stadium.. Who Dey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, dorquemada said: Agreed. If Tua plays, even brain bruised Tua, Miami wins that game by at least 10 The OL was clearly exhausted from getting out of the way of those mean cincy DL all day If Saffold was gassed last week from sucking, he's probably in a coma today... I still can't believe that ***** actually said that.... WTF? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Build a dome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: Wasn't much of a home field with all that orange in the crowd. Good point, legalized scalping really damaged home field advantage in the playoffs. It’s too tempting for some folks not to take a decent sum of easy cash. Edited January 23, 2023 by SirAndrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco_92 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Great thread. Every stray thought this guy has is a new, strangely-worded thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 44 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Seems like the way we were built to take advantage of the elements at home back in the 90's is markedly different to the current roster, as has been commented on by other posters at some length. Can we stop comparing ourselves to the 90's? 30 years ago. Old people. Seriously people!!!! 2022 roster : A San Fran team picked 262 QB to NFCC A Miami based team almost won twice in snow (by 3 pts) Geesh our offense tried to do Jet sweeps and 30 yard passes, on snowy plastic!!?? Our defense was speed based, prevent D, on snowy plastic?!!?? Our OC, DC, HC failed to prepare a team. Edited January 23, 2023 by Since1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billz4ever Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 50 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: I always like to say how being at home is a big advantage come playoff time, but yesterday the Bills made me a liar out of me. 😂 If we're talking about the Kelly-era Bills, yes it was. If you're talking the offense we run now? No, far from it. Playing in front of the Mafia is an advantage, but the weather is definitely not to our advantage. Edited January 23, 2023 by Billz4ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Top seed giving you the bye-week is multiple times more imporant than simply being at home. A week off, one less game to win (or lose) means so much more than the location of the game. Good thing is, the #1 seed gets both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 47 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: Wasn't much of a home field with all that orange in the crowd. Maybe the fans were exhausted? That seems to be the excuse for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Since1981 said: Can we stop comparing ourselves to the 90's? 30 years ago. Old people. Seriously people!!!! 2022 roster : A San Fran team picked 262 QB to NFCC A Miami based team almost won twice in snow (by 3 pts) Geesh our offense tried to do Jet sweeps and 30 yard passes, on snowy plastic!!?? Our defense was speed based, prevent D, on snowy plastic?!!?? Our OC, DC, HC failed to prepare a team. The reason we have to compare to the 90’s teams is because that was also the last/most recent time we had a SB window with playoff games at home before Josh Allen! I agree it sucks it was that long ago… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 The way our team played yesterday it wouldn’t of mattered whether we were at home or on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, DrBob806 said: Yep. I think they begged the league to move the Browns game to Detroit, instead of another outdoor venue that was available. Then, the dome in Atlanta that never happened. Hate to say it, last season WAS the SB season & they blew it. Window is closed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, dorquemada said: They looked pretty bad last week and were lucky to draw the Dolphins. Homefield used to mean watching visiting teams struggle in the snow. Deeply ironic that we've now built a team that requires perfect weather conditions to perform The snow didn’t hurt the Bengals passing game The bill struggle because we don’t have any wide receivers outside of diggs to get to open consistent Even the announcers yesterday said the weather favors offenses… Because defensive backs have to give more of a cushion and only the wide receivers know where they’re running Problem is they have three really good wide receivers and a really good tight end.. We have one really good receiver and one good tight end Their guys get open fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, LabattBlue said: I always like to say how being at home is a big advantage come playoff time, but yesterday the Bills made me a liar out of me. 😂 SO glad we are not building a dome so our top elite QB gets to play in ***** weather in the playoffs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob806 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, B-Large said: Considering our players were "gassed" from the week... tired at home, tired on the road.... what difference does it make! LOL Yeah, those were some truly terrible quotes. We're all gassed, from working 40+hours a week, from following an underachieving team. A bunch of excuses coming from some players, and somebody needs to "B word slap" Diggs for walking out on his team. 2 hours ago, Since1981 said: Can we stop comparing ourselves to the 90's? 30 years ago. Old people. Seriously people!!!! Yep, unless Josh Allen starts pointing fingers at his team mates like Jim Kelly did, there is no comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, dorquemada said: The OL was clearly exhausted from getting out of the way of those mean cincy DL all day Not to mention our DL shaking in their boots from those big bad backup OL! 🤠 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Cheney Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, dorquemada said: They looked pretty bad last week and were lucky to draw the Dolphins. Homefield used to mean watching visiting teams struggle in the snow. Deeply ironic that we've now built a team that requires perfect weather conditions to perform Very true, and also deeply unfortunate that ownership does not want to do everything possible to give our team the best chance to win. It was wildly frustrating to see the Bills apparently struggle in the elements at home, and the Bengals not so much. "They both play in the same conditions" isn't the kind of equalizer I want if the Bills can't play their kind of ball. Not to get entirely off topic, but people genuinely underestimate the Buffalo weather, they're flat out wrong about the 'advantage' it gives Buffalo, and worse, they fail to recognize the clear benefit warm weather and dome teams have. There's no argument. It is one more element of adversity for this team to deal with, and after decades of diversity, I've had my fill. Go look the Hall of Fame QBs from the 90s onward and if you take some of the Dome based QBs and place them in weather like Orchard Park, I don't think they get the jacket. We lost for a lot of reasons yesterday, the weather was one of the more minor reasons, but going forward it is a spectre that will screw us at the worst times. Edited January 23, 2023 by Dick_Cheney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, MAJBobby said: SO glad we are not building a dome so our top elite QB gets to play in ***** weather in the playoffs Just the playoffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 27 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: Just the playoffs? Well whenever out playoffs is all that matters to me. They will be in them every year for the foreseeable future IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 5 hours ago, dorquemada said: They looked pretty bad last week and were lucky to draw the Dolphins. Homefield used to mean watching visiting teams struggle in the snow. Deeply ironic that we've now built a team that requires perfect weather conditions to perform We're a finesse team built for a dome who will struggle in the wind, rain & snow for years to come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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