hondo in seattle Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I hate to say this because I still love the man, but I thought Marv would be a good GM. I read an article about Mike Williams once and based on that one article, I decided he was going to be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Im not really embarrassed, just wrong: I was convinced the Bills would resign Edmunds and I would have been very pleased. Thought the opposite of Ed Oliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlbills13 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I was convinced Diggs and Allen wouldn't work. I thought it was a horrible move for both Diggs and the Bills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Very simple for me. I’m man enough to admit that I absolutely hated the Josh Allen pick. When I’m wrong, I admit it. No shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Mark Vader said: I thought Marcel Dareus was going to be a monster player for us. I was so happy when Denver messed up by taking Von Miller, leaving the prize of the draft for us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I thought Rex was going to be great, he just needed a little time to settle in. Oof. I still can’t believe that fever dream happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 33 minutes ago, Charles Romes said: I thought so too, until he actually was given a chance. Week 16 2009 v the Falcons. Worst QB performance in team history until peterman came along. He just didn't have enough time to prepare. He didn't have enough help around him...um..I think he had a bit of a stomach bug that day...errr....I also heard he had knocked up a waitress the week before and was distracted. Just wait. He'll be back🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 9 hours ago, MJS said: I bought a Kiko Alonso jersey after his rookie year. So did I for my son. Went to goodwill quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I never saw the "it" factor some people seem to have seen in Edwards, but I totally thought J.P. Losman was the next franchise QB. There's part of me that still thinks that with better coaching, he'd have at least been a decent NFL starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 8 hours ago, Mark Vader said: I thought Marcel Dareus was going to be a monster player for us. He was. Made All-Pro. He could have been a HOF talent. Then he apparently just stopped caring. Perhaps it was money. Perhaps drugs. Will be interesting in 5 or 10 years to see where he is in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Always love these type of threads. I've posted some stuff taht others have. Not sure if I've posted this but at the time I thought Fred Jackson was not that good and should not be getting carries at the expense of Lynch. Wow was I wrong. Jackson had vision and heart and just enough talent to be a great Bill. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Aaron Maybin would develop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) "I've never had to eat crow, I'm always right about everything" as said below by.... Einstein - Did you know a crow's IQ is equivalent to a 7 year old child's? My nickname as an infant was Crow BullBuchanan - **** a crow newcam2012 - I think I cover up my passive aggressive shots towards the Bills and no one notices them nextmanup - A crow is smarter than McDermott. Teef - I have nice hair because I put olive oil in it Edited June 19, 2023 by Royale with Cheese 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 hours ago, eball said: If you are a true “fan” and not just a casual observer of your team you are always going to be optimistic and hope for the best — and obviously many of those hopes will not be realized. The definitions of fan and fanatic suggest that this exercise is a positive one — being an ardent, uncritical admirer. I often wonder if those who piss and moan about everything and bash players and coaches are actually fans at all, or if criticizing the team simply gives unhappy people an outlet for releasing their pent up frustrations. As a fan I’ve hoped and wished for many good things to happen for the Buffalo Bills. More often than not I’ve wound up disappointed. When you know you can’t control a situation, however, you don’t let it impact your life in negative ways. My most embarrassing Bills opinion ever is that for a moment I thought OJ’s son might have committed the murders and OJ was covering up for him. THAT’s how much of a fan I am. Cheers and Go Bills! I firmly believe that most that have criticism and bash everything care more about being right than being hopeful. Let's face it, in the NFL more players don't become stars than do. If someone universally bashes every player and every move statistically they are right way more than wrong. Speaking for myself, I can say I spent way too much of my more youthful days obsessed over the Bills winning a Super Bowl than not. With age comes a different point of view for some and now at least in my aging eyes it's truly not about "winning it all" as much. As you say, that's out of my control. I don't get a ring if the Bills in it all anyway. What I can control is my enjoyment factor. For home games...did I have fun? Was the tailgating good? Did I enjoy the company of my friends and family that were there? For road games was the gathering a good time? Life really isn't long and while the euphoria of seeing the Bills win a Lombardi would be amazing...life is more about living in the moment you are in. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, eball said: If you are a true “fan” and not just a casual observer of your team you are always going to be optimistic and hope for the best — and obviously many of those hopes will not be realized. The definitions of fan and fanatic suggest that this exercise is a positive one — being an ardent, uncritical admirer. I often wonder if those who piss and moan about everything and bash players and coaches are actually fans at all, or if criticizing the team simply gives unhappy people an outlet for releasing their pent up frustrations. As a fan I’ve hoped and wished for many good things to happen for the Buffalo Bills. More often than not I’ve wound up disappointed. When you know you can’t control a situation, however, you don’t let it impact your life in negative ways. My most embarrassing Bills opinion ever is that for a moment I thought OJ’s son might have committed the murders and OJ was covering up for him. THAT’s how much of a fan I am. Cheers and Go Bills! As the years have gone on, I hope for the best and expect the worst. Expecting the worst brings out the negative feelings and criticism. But it makes the losses and failures hurt a little less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 10 hours ago, mbs said: I still think EJ needed more time and could have been great. I still think EJ needed more time and could have been above average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I gotta say, I thought we built our team of the future in the 2007 draft. Lynch, Pos and Edwards were all going to be cornerstones. That 5-1 run in 2008 had me completely fooled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Dan Darragh said: I reread the entire thread and did not see any mention of Rob Johnson. Did nobody besides Ralph own that? I'll admit it. I thought Rob Johnson would be really good here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Fromm was going to beat out Allen for the starting job 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I did rank the other Josh just ahead of Allen and wondered whether OBD had screwed the pooch… again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 The Bills should never draft Haloti Ngata as he'd be a total bust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I believe the majority of the board supported a certain GM who is now unemployed in the NFL. Some actually said he was among the best in the league at the time. Oh and Ralph wasn't cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Kevin Kolb was the savior! We will never know…. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I bought into the Sammy Watkins going to be one of the best WR ever. Boy was I ever wrong 😑 …. He was an incredible colleg player though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Bench Sad Sack Fergy for Gary Marangi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I thought Von Miller was an undersized one trick pony, and he would be washed out of the league in 4 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rico said: Bench Sad Sack Fergy for Gary Marangi. I never liked Darryl Lamonica...Dennis Shaw was my man at qb Edited June 19, 2023 by redtail hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Dan Darragh said: I reread the entire thread and did not see any mention of Rob Johnson. Did nobody besides Ralph own that? I owned it and still hate Flutie. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Maybe, one day if @BADOLBILZ ever has his first bad take he'll be able to participate in this thread! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I thought Marshawn Lynch could behave in Buffalo and understood how traffic lights work. I also thought Travis Henry could remain celibate and get 1200 yards and 10 touchdowns annually. I guess it's an RB thing. I thought OJ was a role model. The only RB who did me good was Freddie. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I thought stealing Doug Whaley from the Steelers was a good move at the time. Team needed fresh blood from a solid organization. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Rex Ryan was a good hire EJ Manuel was the right pick at the time The 2012 Bills were going to win at least 10 games CJ Spiller would be the RB of the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 33 minutes ago, SWATeam said: Maybe, one day if @BADOLBILZ ever has his first bad take he'll be able to participate in this thread! This post reminds me of the Bandit’s sig line: ‘I once thought I made a mistake. I was wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I watched the draft hoping for Geno Smith, then was convinced EJ Manuel would be the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Recently--Diggs will show up to minicamp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I know I'm not alone with this one, but I was one of those that bought into the "Robert Foster will be WR1 next year". Also, "Foster has great foot work and speed and could be a top WR". That one was way off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I hated the Jim Ritcher pick back in the day. I was sure he would be a complete bust. After 16 years in the NFL, I was totally wrong and reminded of it for 16 years. I have to give honorable mention to Perry Tuttle (thought he would be good and was completely wrong). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Man, so many. It's a little depressing going back through them. Some highlights: Todd Collins would seamlessly continue the Bills' reign over the AFC. Trent Edwards & Tuel were both hidden gems and steals for the Bills. Orton was exactly the QB we needed. I loved the trade for Watkins. I thought Whaley was a visionary. Loved the "gutty" Maybin pick. They just go on & on. It's not easy being a homer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalostu2 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I bought the Donte Whitner jersey in his rookie year, custom 🤣 2 hours ago, Prospector said: I thought Von Miller was an undersized one trick pony, and he would be washed out of the league in 4 years He was....only you misspelled his name, it's Corey Moore 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, buffalostu2 said: I bought the Donte Whitner jersey in his rookie year, custom 🤣 Well, not that bad compared to anyone that bought an Aaron Maybin jersey lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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