boyst Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I know there will be no hiding it from them but in a different world where you could control it do you tell them the outcome? Do you let them know they're guaranteed to make the playoffs? Do you not tell them to make them feel the pressure? Maybe if they know they play more loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I think it’s impossible for them to be away from people for that long without finding something out it’s not like they are sequestered in the locker room. The motivation to get two playoff games at home especially against their old friends the Chiefs is all the motivation they need 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Do they live in a bunker? 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I want them to know and play loose 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) How the heck do you think you are keeping that a secret exactly?  Ever heard of a smart phone or a fan behind the bench?  It’s fine they know.  Edited January 7 by Matt_In_NH 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Just now, Matt_In_NH said: How the heck do you think you are keeping that a secret exactly?  Ever heard of a smart phone or a fan behind the bench?  What a silly question I bet you were fun as a kid with your imagination.  In a hypothetical world I clarified 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 In your given scenario - sure. The fact they are playing for the 2 seed and 2 home games in the playoffs is more than enough incentive. Any potential loss of effort would be cancelled by the extra buzz of making the playoffs and still having something meaningful to play for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Matt_In_NH said: How the heck do you think you are keeping that a secret exactly?  Ever heard of a smart phone or a fan behind the bench?  It’s fine they know.  Even if it was the 80's they'd know with 4 hours in between.. coach would have to kidnap them and take away all devices. It is an interesting question though and who knows the right answer. Edited January 7 by Bferra13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: Do they live in a bunker?  5 minutes ago, Matt_In_NH said: How the heck do you think you are keeping that a secret exactly?  Ever heard of a smart phone or a fan behind the bench?  What a silly question  Did you all even read the scenario?  "I know there will be no hiding it from them but in a different world where you could control it do you tell them the outcome?"  My wife has no idea that the Jags lost or that it now means the Bills are in. I have not told her yet and am deciding whether to tell her or let the tension build until somebody mentions it on the broadcast tonight.  6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Just now, boyst said: I bet you were fun as a kid with your imagination.  In a hypothetical world I clarified I was great fun.  You want them to know vs spend time wondering about it.  It is silly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Yes, I would. I'd say guys you are in the dance, the pressure is lifted, now go make a damn statement that says the road goes through Buffalo. 6 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Â I voted no, because I'd want them pissed off and aggressive tonight. But in reality I would actually tell them, but only because they are going to find out eventually and I wouldn't want to lose their trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) Yes vote here. Play loose, unleash the dogs. I want scortched earth Josh Allen tonight. Break their will, then break their dorsal fins. Edited January 7 by loyal2dagame 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 5 minutes ago, boyst said: I know there will be no hiding it from them but in a different world where you could control it do you tell them the outcome? Do you let them know they're guaranteed to make the playoffs? Do you not tell them to make them feel the pressure? Maybe if they know they play more loose? In an ideal world, I still tell them. I think it pumps them up and I think they’d play loose being this is the first game in a month and a half with the pressure being off. I also think Miami knowing the Bills are in and they’re banged up is going to have the Dolphins playing tentatively, so it’s another opportunity to steamroll them and send a message in the event they meet them in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I'd tell them they're in, now go get that #2 seed, then I'd show them that Miami AFC East champions thing to piss them off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I would definitely tell them.  Honesty and dealing with reality are in short supply these days. 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 assuming we’re in the pre smartphone / television / radio days (LOL)… probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alton Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 13 minutes ago, Simon said:  I voted no, because I'd want them pissed off and aggressive tonight. But in reality I would actually tell them, but only because they are going to find out eventually and I wouldn't want to lose their trust. I actually wanted the Jags to win because I think the Bills play their best when their backs are against the wall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7  Yeah right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 So treat them like grown adults and expect them to do their job or treat them like children and expect them to just respect you. Hmmmmmmm, that's a tough one 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Grundy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Of course.  Miami were dangerous to us if we were uptight and conservative. If we're expansive and creative, we'll have a lot more fun.  Try to annihilate them from the start   1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chugga Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Don’t get me wrong it’s nice to be in the playoffs but the outcome of the titans game really shouldn’t matter whatsoever on today’s game.  The #2 seed is massively important.  If you can’t get a bye a chance at 2 home games (possibly 3) is about as good as it gets. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strethor Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Something like this you cant control. They will know - its not like the Ravens Dolphins game that you can wipe from the scoreboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 34 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: Do they live in a bunker? Apparently they have to hand over their phones on Friday afternoon and get them back on the plane home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Yes I tell them. The hope is it relieves some pressure and they come out and play fast and loose and beat the đŸ’© out of Miami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) The ONLY one who might not know is Jake Fromm but I think the let him out of his bunker and I also am pretty sure he’s not on our team anymore.  But in the fantasy land with all comms cut off? Hell yes you tell them. So much less pressure and that makes them play better. I think by clinching, the bills dominate tonight. It’s ask gravy at this point. (Really good gravy, but gravy nonetheless). Edited January 7 by stevestojan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 39 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said: I think it’s impossible for them to be away from people for that long without finding something out it’s not like they are sequestered in the locker room. The motivation to get two playoff games at home especially against their old friends the Chiefs is all the motivation they need Forget being away from people. As soon as they run out onto the field it will be on the scoreboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 33 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Yes, I would. I'd say guys you are in the dance, the pressure is lifted, now go make a damn statement that says the road goes through Buffalo. Yep I was kind of for not telling them when it was up in the air but now that we know we're in, release the tension then tell to go kick their ass anyway, lighting up that stupid Guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Warcodered Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 4 minutes ago, stevestojan said: The ONLY one who might not know is Jake Fromm but I think the let him out of his bunker and I also am pretty sure he’s not on our team anymore.  But in the fantasy land with all comms cut off? Hell yes you tell them. So much less pressure and that makes them play better. I think by clinching, the bills dominate tonight. It’s ask gravy at this point. (Really good gravy, but gravy nonetheless). Are we sure?  Jake Fromm wondering if any of the Bills QBs have Covid in 2023: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Whay wouldn't they know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Are we pretending in the world of social media there is a way to keep it from them? Â Unless they make the decision they don't want to know it's impossible. Try recording a game these days lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, Bogie_Klinkhammer said: Â Loved the "Cone of Silence". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 The Bills are going to work hard to get the #2 Seed when it is in offer. The Bills are one 12-man in the field call away from being 8-0 at Highmark Stadium and they will love to have the opportunity to play two games at home in the playoffs. Go Bills !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeTeam Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 38 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: I would definitely tell them.  Honesty and dealing with reality are in short supply these days. Well said my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiracleAtRich1393 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 58 minutes ago, boyst said: I know there will be no hiding it from them but in a different world where you could control it do you tell them the outcome? Do you let them know they're guaranteed to make the playoffs? Do you not tell them to make them feel the pressure? Maybe if they know they play more loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 If we're playing the "in a different world" card, I'd prefer to imagine the one where we have the 1 seed locked up and tonight means nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Yes, I believe positive loose vibes yield better results than the crucible of pressure. Â Imagine the tension release of making the playoffs after losses like Denver and Philly happened this season. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 14 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said: Are we pretending in the world of social media there is a way to keep it from them? Â Unless they make the decision they don't want to know it's impossible. Try recording a game these days lol. They all got on a plane yesterday afternoon before the first game and have been together since, if the team collectively wanted to not know they could not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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