Chaos Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) My personal opinion is that all sports franchise gms and coaches spend a considerable amount of effort to manage expectations. Thier key to personal success is not winning championships, the key to success is beating expectations. The lower one can set the expecations, the more likely one is to succeed. Another personal opinion is that the Bills organization is masterful at managing expectations. One pillar of that strategy is "we were so awful in the past, that any appearance of competence oughta be satisfactory to the fans in the cheap seat". Fans love activity in the offseason. We have been treated to a lot of activity this week. The consensus opinion about every decision seems to be "this is great" and "this had to be done". So I polling at this point, what does it all mean for 2024? Edited March 8 by Chaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Schedule is brutal. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 It means we have FA and a draft to go through before anyone can set any kind or realistic expectations for the 2024 Buffalo Bills. The HOPE is a Super Bowl win, of course. But hope and expectations are 2 vastly different things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I don't think the Bills are satisfied, resting on their laurels, or trying to sell a bill of goods based on how bad they were during the drought. While not everyone on this board will agree with every decision they make, or how they go about it, I don't doubt that the Bills organization is trying to do what they think is necessary to get the team to a championship. Some decisions work out and some don't. They paid Von Miller a boatload of cash as they thought he was the missing piece to getting sufficient pressure on QBs (Mahomes in particular) in big games. Then he tore up his knee and he has not been the same player (yet). Overall, it has not worked out, but it's a move that's reflective of the team's desire to get a championship. Cleaning up a bad cap situation is also something they have to do in order to get better, even if it means taking a step back to go two steps forward. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 We’re going to win it all! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Obviously, everything depends on health. But I love the core of this team. I think w/ Brady being able to fully implement his own offense, JA w/ Kincaid in his 2nd year, Diggs healthier, Shakir really emerging, Cook & what will likely be a 1st round WR will put up a lot of points. On defense, we'll have to see how it goes - more guys are being replaced there. But younger & faster might be better in '24. I don't feel like there is much chance that we won't win the division again. From there, all we can is hope we're a little healthier than this past season, and that we get hot at the right time. I voted "win SB." 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I don't have expectations, beyond that the Bills will be good and in the playoffs. I think that's the team they are - this team will be good so long as owner-GM-HC stay together. How much more they will be, I have no expectations. If it comes together well, they can win the Super Bowl. If it doesn't, well, they'll fall short. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I expect the Bills to be a contender and to have another shot at a championship. Remember: Expectations - Reality = Dissappintment. Keep your unrealistic expectations in check and you'll enjoy your fandom much more. You can hope and believe that a championship is possible, but to EXPECT one is just foolish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 26 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Schedule is brutal. Says every fan ever season 🤣🤣👀 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 minute ago, JohnNord said: Says every fan ever season 🤣🤣👀 It is. You can’t predict injuries but they have one of the hardest schedules I’ve ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said: It is. You can’t predict injuries but they have one of the hardest schedules I’ve ever seen. BS…People said the same last year. And the year before. And the year before that. We don’t even know the full rosters yet or how teams will perform and you’re already annoying this the “hardest schedule ever.” Peak offseason overreaction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) 5 minutes ago, JohnNord said: BS…People said the same last year. And the year before. And the year before that. We don’t even know the full rosters yet or how teams will perform and you’re already annoying this the “hardest schedule ever.” Peak offseason overreaction They literally play the 4 best teams in the NFL, 49ers, Chiefs, Lions, and Ravens. I mean you can look at the opponents. Make projections. It’s brutal. Edited March 7 by Buffalo_Stampede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 8 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: They literally play the 4 best teams in the NFL, 49ers, Chiefs, Lions, and Ravens. I mean you can look at the opponents. Make projections. It’s brutal. Don’t those teams also have brutal schedules? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 2 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said: Don’t those teams also have brutal schedules? I think we have the hardest schedule in the league. I guess maybe im overrating the Jets. I feel like they’re a top 10 roster. Dolphins also top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 There's a lot of fans who must enjoy pain. Masochists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I think they've kind of hit their ceiling Divisional Rd exit or earlier 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 McD told everyone we are winning the Super Bowl. Didn't he say it is not a question of if but when? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 50 percent win SB.. Sounds about right… Glass half full/ half empty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I really like that we have some good excuses in case we under-perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sBills Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I’d be surprised if they don’t make the playoffs. Anything beyond that prediction is a crapshoot. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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