Silver lining takes only

[Casey D]

We've been through all this before.  Remember 2023 when the Bills were 6-6 after that crushing loss in Philadelphia.  The problem is that the regular season means little to many fans now.  Win the Division, so what?  When only a SB appearance--at a minimum-- is acceptable, then anything that suggests we won't meet that lofty goal means the team and all its management and players absolutely suck.  Lots of fan bases would give their left nut to have a team like the Bills.  So just let the season ride out, we are 7-4 and have an 87% chance of making the playoffs.  In the playoffs anything can and has happened.

 

It is hard to believe that after a loss like Thursday.  Other teams-- particularly in primetime-- get fired up to play the Bills because they are the Bills.  Think about that.  I mean Houston has a good defense, but they don't fly around like lunatics every game like they did Thursday.  Why?  it's the Bills in primetime.  It  is hard for the Bills to match that intensity when playing-- Houston?  And despite all that, and all the mistakes, the Bills almost won.

 

So sit back and chill.  Forget seeding and all that, and play one game at a time and get to 11-6 and into the tourney.  Let's then see what they do, before deciding to get out the pitchforks.  Does that work?

[Psautcsk]

8 minutes ago, Casey D said:

We've been through all this before.  Remember 2023 when the Bills were 6-6 after that crushing loss in Philadelphia.  The problem is that the regular season means little to many fans now.  Win the Division, so what?  When only a SB appearance--at a minimum-- is acceptable, then anything that suggests we won't meet that lofty goal means the team and all its management and players absolutely suck.  Lots of fan bases would give their left nut to have a team like the Bills.  So just let the season ride out, we are 7-4 and have an 87% chance of making the playoffs.  In the playoffs anything can and has happened.

 

It is hard to believe that after a loss like Thursday.  Other teams-- particularly in primetime-- get fired up to play the Bills because they are the Bills.  Think about that.  I mean Houston has a good defense, but they don't fly around like lunatics every game like they did Thursday.  Why?  it's the Bills in primetime.  It  is hard for the Bills to match that intensity when playing-- Houston?  And despite all that, and all the mistakes, the Bills almost won.

 

So sit back and chill.  Forget seeding and all that, and play one game at a time and get to 11-6 and into the tourney.  Let's then see what they do, before deciding to get out the pitchforks.  Does that work?

Served up on a silver platter.

[YoloinOhio]

The silver lining is that my expectations are low. Right now I would be happy with a playoff win. 

[Augie]

We are a couple coordinators and a couple quality WR’s from running roughshod over this league!

 

Unfortunately, one broken position, like a car part, messes up everything else. But our DB’s are getting faster and more athletic and are figuring things out. Our OL, when healthy, is one of the better units out there. I love Walker already and I have high hopes for the young guys and Hoecht on the DL. 

 

It’s not as doom and gloom as it may appear to some. It’s a shame that we are having these struggles when there doesn’t seem to be a great team to beat for the SB, but this season has a long, long way still to go. 

 

That’s all I’ve got for now. 

[eball]

Everyone around here gets so damned dramatic.  In three of the four losses the Bills were literally one play away from a W.  The injury thing is a fluke.  Just get to the playoffs and hope Josh goes on a heater.

 

 

[YoloinOhio]

1 minute ago, eball said:

Everyone around here gets so damned dramatic.  In three of the four losses the Bills were literally one play away from a W.  The injury thing is a fluke.  Just get to the playoffs and hope Josh goes on a heater.

 

 

It’s more about the injuries for me with my view of the team’s ceiling this year than it is coaching or roster construction 

[Casey D]

22 minutes ago, eball said:

Everyone around here gets so damned dramatic.  In three of the four losses the Bills were literally one play away from a W.  The injury thing is a fluke.  Just get to the playoffs and hope Josh goes on a heater.

 

 

Well said.

[SoCal Deek]

It’s only a flesh wound. 

[Sweats]

..........we're still in play for a WC spot

[zow2]

There’s several teams over the years that don’t appear to be special, but get hot and make the SB. They may not win, but teams have gotten there. Gotta get in the tournament though.