Burned out?

[Sherlock Holmes]

10 hours ago, damj said:

I don't know if it's just me ... but after the last 13 weeks, I'm burned out with this team. I'm a season ticket holder,  and I'll be out there the next 2 weeks regardless and sporting the red, white and blue ... but I really don't care anymore.

 

But then again, maybe it is just me ... I don't care about much of anything any more. 

 

I looked to the Bills to be a distraction from everything else in my life,  but they're just as F'd as everything else

I mean I can save you the agony by going in your place with your tickets...I'll take one for the team!!

[Logic]

18 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

Teams take on the identity of their coach and his brand is focused anxiety.         

This is my biggest feat with McDermott.

The Bills' two most important players and biggest team leaders, Allen and Diggs, are funny, loose, fun loving guys. They are anchored to a head coach who is serious, conservative, and -- as we're discussing -- tight. Anxious. 

Whereas the Bills should be a team that is visibly having fun and exhibiting swagger and braggadocio and taking on the personality of Allen and Diggs (their on-field leaders), they are instead a team that is visibly tight, cautious, and exhibiting carefulness and fear, and are taking on the personality of McDermott (their off-field leader).

Unfortunately, if the rumors are true, there is "zero chance" of any coaching change this offseason, so the best I can do is hope that I'm wrong and that the Bills go on a run.

Frustrating.

[Captain Hindsight]

8 hours ago, iccrewman112 said:

doesn’t need to be an extreme case to visit some with training in mental health. Folks in the mental health field have a passion for helping people no issue is too small if it’s bringing you down.

For reals^ I've been pretty open on the board about my own mental health struggles. The best thing I ever did was go see a therapist. Just gives you tools and mindsets to deal with things. Makes tough days easier 

[The Firebaugh Kid]

Gladly will buy Dallas tickets! 🤩

[ExWNYer]

4 hours ago, YodaMan79 said:

* Really, “sn@tch” is blocked? 😂 

 

I worked in a record store in the late '80s. We used to get free merch during 'album pulls' at the end of every month when the store was done using the promo materials. I grabbed this album solely for the name of the band and still have it today.  😂

 

[Steptide]

11 hours ago, damj said:

I don't know if it's just me ... but after the last 13 weeks, I'm burned out with this team. I'm a season ticket holder,  and I'll be out there the next 2 weeks regardless and sporting the red, white and blue ... but I really don't care anymore.

 

But then again, maybe it is just me ... I don't care about much of anything any more. 

 

I looked to the Bills to be a distraction from everything else in my life,  but they're just as F'd as everything else

I think the problem the last few seasons has been media expectations. I remember the season after we went to the afc championship game, I heard a reporter saying how if the bills didn't get to the superbowl that year (13 seconds year) that the season would be a complete failure. Well, isn't every season a failure if they or any other team doesn't get to the superbowl? Every season since 2020, we've had this expectation of the bills getting to the superbowl, and I think we've set ourselves up for failure to a degree. Since we lost to the broncos a few weeks back, I have zero expectations for the rest of the season. The bills dug themselves a deep hole. Much of it may have been Dorsey, I dunno. I hope we go on a miracle run. It'd be amazing to see, but I'm just gonna try and enjoy the games from here out without crazy expectations 

[corta765]

1 hour ago, Buffalo03 said:

We are all pissed about the team but the way some people talk here is just depressing. If you feel burnt out with the team then don't watch. It's as simple as that. We don't need to hear about it

 

Everyone has different life and situation. For some people the Bills are their escape and avenue for something they enjoy in what may not be very good circumstances and situation so things going south hits harder then for other. Pre Kids I took things a lot more serious and harder, now it can still upset me but nearly the way it use to.

[HOUSE]

There is nothing wrong with a 23 year break, happens to everyone 

[bmur66]

One game at a time bro. Hope but no expectations. 

Edited December 7, 2023 by bmur66

[BuffaloMatt]

11 hours ago, damj said:

I don't know if it's just me ... but after the last 13 weeks, I'm burned out with this team. I'm a season ticket holder,  and I'll be out there the next 2 weeks regardless and sporting the red, white and blue ... but I really don't care anymore.

 

But then again, maybe it is just me ... I don't care about much of anything any more. 

 

I looked to the Bills to be a distraction from everything else in my life,  but they're just as F'd as everything else

Hang in there. It is easy to see the things that are F'd up. Look beyond that, it's hard to do at times, but when you do you will see the things that really matter. 

[GoBills808]

1 hour ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

I don't have a link but it's verbatim(give or take "butt" or "azz") from a segment on the Pat McAfee show when he was lamenting the lack of fun the Bills seemed to be having.   It was in the days after the Denver loss.   It wasn't said pointedly like a Rex Ryan shot but it was a criticism nonetheless.    And he's right.   Teams take on the identity of their coach and his brand is focused anxiety.         

This

 

It's no coincidence Bills fans watch this group and wait for the other shoe to drop, that's how they operate on the field from the top on down

 

Anticipating either a blowout victory or a heartbreak defeat is a tough way to be a fan even if it is punctuated by moments of brilliance from the QB

[Wayne Arnold]

12 hours ago, damj said:

I don't know if it's just me ... but after the last 13 weeks, I'm burned out with this team. I'm a season ticket holder,  and I'll be out there the next 2 weeks regardless and sporting the red, white and blue ... but I really don't care anymore.

 

But then again, maybe it is just me ... I don't care about much of anything any more. 

 

I looked to the Bills to be a distraction from everything else in my life,  but they're just as F'd as everything else

 

Hang in there bro. 

[Stroke 17]

Walking into the Tampa Bay game on Thursday night my wife asked me stop and look around. She said too many times  lately we would just walk through the lots and not enjoy the whole experience. She was on to something,I had to remind myself that for the last 48 years we had been coming to the games and really enjoying all of it but it was starting to wear on us. The winning, the losing, the coaching, the weather, the 12 hour round trips, the changes of the NFL in general (refs), the fans, the cell phones, waiting to park, to get out of lot waiting to get in the game, the prices. All things that has an impact on Bills football but it was getting to us.

 

We stopped, looked around and reminded each other of how lucky we are to be able to be where we were. We love Bills football, we love being around the fans,we loved the whole atmosphere. I reminded her that there are only 32 place in the entire world that have a NFL football team and we are in one of them. It was also worthy to note that on that Thursday night we, the fans and our team, the Bills were the only game in the NFL world.

 

So yeah, like you I get a little burned out, disgusted and just plain pi**ed off but I wouldn't change it for anything.

 

THEY'RE KILLIN ME WHITEY, THEY'RE KILLIN ME.   GO BILLS!

[Success]

Not me.  It has been a frustrating season - but the drought the Bills went through is something I've internalized, so just having a competitive team and top QB is enough to get me excited every Sunday.  

 

And I'm still hopeful w/ this team.  I think we can get on a run & make it to the playoffs.  And if we don't, I'll still be stoked about next season and glad to not have to go through the QB angst that defined every offseason between Kelly & Allen.

 

[Alphadawg7]

12 hours ago, damj said:

I don't know if it's just me ... but after the last 13 weeks, I'm burned out with this team. I'm a season ticket holder,  and I'll be out there the next 2 weeks regardless and sporting the red, white and blue ... but I really don't care anymore.

 

But then again, maybe it is just me ... I don't care about much of anything any more. 

 

I looked to the Bills to be a distraction from everything else in my life,  but they're just as F'd as everything else

People put too much emphasis on a form of entertainment.  It’s a game, it’s one most of us love, but it’s still a game.  If they win or lose, your life shouldn’t reflect that result.  
 

I mean you’re a season ticket holder.  Thats an incredible experience with friends, fans, family, etc that people who aren’t as fortunate as you would kill for.  Focus on enjoying this fortunate and incredible experience you get to go to with the people you go with and are surrounded by and less about whether they win or lose.   
 

Just my 2 cents.  If I’m being honest, it’s like listening to someone who drives a Ferrari complain about driving.  

[billsfan89]

I’m feeling very depleted by this team, I am just tired at this point. My heart is still in it but I’m just lowering my expectations for now and just watching the games “for fun” whatever happens happens.

[Punching Bag]

6 hours ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

I didn't see any live but the dagger in the heart was no less painful. I have to admit though, it is something, this season has certainly been painful to watch at times but regardless, I wouldn't trade it for any of the drought years. I don't think they run the table and likely miss the playoffs, but they'll put up a fight. just hope they can right the ship this next offseason and come out in '24 ready to compete. 

 

Well if that happens we will not be facing conference 1st ranked teams except when we face entire conference so it will be a welcome change just having different opponents.

[T master]

The only thing that keeps me even mildly interested is that the Bills are or always seem to be better when they are in the Underdog spot & they are definitely there right now . Their backs couldn't be any more up against the wall than it is right now .

 

I continue to hope for good things & watching the Philly game gave my out look better but it also seems that when ever the Bills get rolling other things come up to push them back down . 

 

I think it's the Madden Curse ...

[BigPappy]

15 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

Im with ya borther1! Mostly Imm just tired. Ive ben thinkin bout taken a brake from sports may be get a new hobby. Sumthin peace full like paintin or building a ship in a bottle but then I think may as well cut are ***** off an watch soccer while Im at it. I just dont know any more. Every thing stopped makin sense in the 80s.

Something peaceful like building a ship in a bottle? Are you freaking kidding me? Have you ever tried building one of those before? I get stressed just WATCHING someone try to build one of those damn thing. 😅😅😅😅😅

[Lagoon Blues]

5 hours ago, Buffalo03 said:

We are all pissed about the team but the way some people talk here is just depressing. If you feel burnt out with the team then don't watch. It's as simple as that. We don't need to hear about it

You seem to forget the world doesn't revolve around you..."We don't need to hear about it" Hard for you to understand that others don't have the same view as you it appears... I find your response quite telling when I simply just suggested that you consider another perspective than your own.  I know it's tough for some people to consider others.  Again, some people talk about the emotions they feel.  I am guessing you don't.  That is ok.  I find it odd that you get upset that someone expressed the way they feel.  Honestly it is more telling about you than him.

Edited December 7, 2023 by Lagoon Blues