........are you confident for the future of the Bills?

[DasNootz]

I'm confident that we will see an improvement in the passing game and personnel utilization next season.
I'm confident that our in game decisions and clock management will be better.

I'm confident our pass rush will improve.

I'm confident we will be a playoff team.

I'm not confident that our run game will have as much success in the run game

I'm not confident that our secondary will be better.
I'm not confident that our schedule will be easier.
I'm not confident that we will win the division.

Edited January 26 by DasNootz

[oldmanfan]

Yes I am confident.  First we have the best player in the league at QB, and one of the best RBs in the league. We have a solid O line, good TEs.  The only thing we need in offense is WR improvement and I think Beane will focus on that.

 

I think whomever takes over as HC will need to bring new concepts to the defense.  As much as McD changed the culture, his D failed when it counted in the playoffs.  So we will need whomever comes in to sit with his defensive staff and Beane, decide who fits and who doesn’t, and revamp as needed.  I think with Benford, Hairston, and Bishop we have a solid nucleus in the back.  I look forward to some up front guys like Groot to see what a scheme change might unlock.  We probably will see turnover in the LB spot.

 

So I am optimistic.

[GerstAusGosheim]

I've never been more confident that Sean's decision making and philosophies have held back this team in the last 5 years. And IF we land the right coach, we could be looking at Dynasty-level success.

[Real McCoy]

8 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

Yes I am confident.  First we have the best player in the league at QB, and one of the best RBs in the league. We have a solid O line, good TEs.  The only thing we need in offense is WR improvement and I think Beane will focus on that.

 

I think whomever takes over as HC will need to bring new concepts to the defense.  As much as McD changed the culture, his D failed when it counted in the playoffs.  So we will need whomever comes in to sit with his defensive staff and Beane, decide who fits and who doesn’t, and revamp as needed.  I think with Benford, Hairston, and Bishop we have a solid nucleus in the back.  I look forward to some up front guys like Groot to see what a scheme change might unlock.  We probably will see turnover in the LB spot.

 

So I am optimistic.

 

3 minutes ago, GerstAusGosheim said:

I've never been more confident that Sean's decision making and philosophies have held back this team in the last 5 years. And IF we land the right coach, we could be looking at Dynasty-level success.

 

DITTO!

[Success]

If I wasn't a Bills fan - I'd probably see this organization as being pretty dysfunctional.  Not Jets-level, but just not well run or managed.  It's almost like the past couple of weeks have proven what we've known for years:  Allen basically keeps us relevant & winning almost on his own.

 

I don't think I could say that I'm confident.  Hopeful, of course.  I'm sure a new coach hire will fire me up a bit.  

 

It's a bummer we're at this point.  After the 13 seconds game, I felt sure we were starting a real run, and thought we would have been in the SB 2-3x by now.  Now, I'm just hoping Allen can get to one before he retires.

 

[strive_for_five_guy]

I’m more confident in our GM than our owner, which means I have very little confidence that this team is headed in the right direction at this point.  Very concerned that things have peaked with Josh at QB and we’re not going to have a Super Bowl to show for all of his greatness.

[dpberr]

For me, the ownership situation could definitely use some clarity.

 

Terry Pegula will be turning 75, and Kim Pegula is no longer involved in operations. It is unclear how, if at all, their kids factor into any succession plans.

Of the ten minority stakeholders added in 2024, seven have no ties to Western New York. Their lack of local connection raises questions about long-term commitment to the region.

 

The media hasn't pressed for any real clarification on future ownership plans.

 

I'm not worried about the Bills relocating from Western New York. My bigger concern is that the team could eventually be sold to the highest bidder, potentially landing in the hands of an owner who doesn't share the same passion or commitment to the franchise.

[LarryMadman]

Im confident because I belive the majority of success is due to #17 more than anything. We've all seen the team succeed because of #17 overcoming the HC blunders, thats not even debatable. Insert new HC who makes less blunders and who does not try and neuter #17 and things will be fine.

[Sweats]

2 minutes ago, strive_for_five_guy said:

I’m more confident in our GM than our owner, which means I have very little confidence that this team is headed in the right direction at this point.  Very concerned that things have peaked with Josh at QB and we’re not going to have a Super Bowl to show for all of his greatness.

 

 

 

You know, when i watched the 90's Bills, i never had the expectation for them go to a SB.........i really didn't. Just watching that team every week was special enough on its own, but add in SB's, and that was the "ideal" special.

 

Fast forward to where we're at now, it feels like this team is expected to go to a SB and anything less is a failure even if we've had great regular season success, but the post season losses are compounded by the epic D meltdowns.

I think everyone sees how JA carries the team and wants him to go to a SB for his efforts.........time will tell.

 

Obviously, JA deserves a SB, but is he any less one of the greats without one?

[KHAN]

2 hours ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said:

I feel coaches like McDermott and Schottenheimer etc. have great processes and build nice cultures. Their way can win a lot of games. Ultimately, they lack innovation and get beat by someone a little smarter or willing to take more risk to be better. JMO

 

Agree with this. McD has a high floor. A pretty high ceiling. But ultimately not high enough.

 

One thing about the roster though. It would be interesting to go game by game of all of our playoff losses and see how many pro bowl players were on each of those teams. We were often the "better team" in those losses statistically, but with far less pro bowl level players. 

 

How much Sean and Brandon divide the blame is a matter of hot contention in this community, and the recent press conference certainly did nothing to promote confidence moving forward.

 

Fingers crossed things are not as dysfunctional as they appear.  Getting laughed at like it's 2014 is not enjoyable.

[13 Seconds to Mars]

4 hours ago, Sweats said:

It's been a very tumultuous couple of weeks.

 

We got knocked out of the postseason again, McD was fired, Beane promoted, Pegs interview, HC interviews, NE going on to the SB, etc. so without going into more of the same countless drivel of the past couple of weeks........are you confident for the future of the Bills?

 

Ole Sweats is confident that we will get it right this time.........i have no doubt in this belief.

I’ll say it. I am not confident in the LUCK aspect needed for the Bills to win a SB. They just don’t ever get the calls. Drake Maye was blatantly stopped on that sneak. The Cooper Kupp 1st down “catch.” The NFL hates the Bills for whatever reason. There was another just like it as well that was ruled a catch, I can’t remember the game.mWe are always on the losing side of these fantastic games. No OT wins for Josh in his entire career. 

[US Egg]

1 hour ago, Bill from NYC said:

How do you generally feel the day after the draft? Those are generally not my most jubilant days.

It’s one of the best times now because of this forum. Just so entertaining in here, you won’t be alone with your opinion.

[Donuts and Doritos]

I'm like 90... 60... 20...

I'm like 5% confident. 

 

So yes I'm somewhat, kind of, not really confident.

[frostbitmic]

1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said:

So let me ask, if they hire Daboll, what does that look like? If it isn’t an improvement, what happens to the team, record, playoff success, etc..?

I think it would look like regression, like the NY Giants but with Josh Allen. I hope you're right and he's a longshot.

[PauleeeWalnuts]

If they don’t get the coach and the staff right, conference will be extremely low 

[BVBILLS]

No, the curtain was lifted at the end of this season and what was behind it isn't promising.

[Kirby Jackson]

Just now, frostbitmic said:

I think it would look like regression, like the NY Giants but with Josh Allen. I hope you're right and he's a longshot.

But what’s regression is my point? 10-7 and a WC loss? If so, who cares. I don’t think it will be Daboll. If it is him or Brady, they don’t all of a sudden fall off a cliff. Having Josh Allen just changes the downside so much.
 

If the Bills had Purdy, for example, I would think that anything would be possible without Shanahan. That could look way different. Josh Allen could win 10 games in the AFCE with Bills Elvis calling the shots.

[Maine-iac]

19 minutes ago, KHAN said:

 

Agree with this. McD has a high floor. A pretty high ceiling. But ultimately not high enough.

 

One thing about the roster though. It would be interesting to go game by game of all of our playoff losses and see how many pro bowl players were on each of those teams. We were often the "better team" in those losses statistically, but with far less pro bowl level players. 

 

How much Sean and Brandon divide the blame is a matter of hot contention in this community, and the recent press conference certainly did nothing to promote confidence moving forward.

 

Fingers crossed things are not as dysfunctional as they appear.  Getting laughed at like it's 2014 is not enjoyable.

This was the first year in a number of years that we even had our starting CB's playing together and ultimately is White going out for one play was as big a thing as any of the other years.  We rarely have had our starting MLB playing.  Luckily Thompson is much better than Klein but in the end same result. 

[frostbitmic]

1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said:

But what’s regression is my point? 10-7 and a WC loss? If so, who cares. I don’t think it will be Daboll. If it is him or Brady, they don’t all of a sudden fall off a cliff. Having Josh Allen just changes the downside so much.
 

If the Bills had Purdy, for example, I would think that anything would be possible without Shanahan. That could look way different. Josh Allen could win 10 games in the AFCE with Bills Elvis calling the shots.

I hope you're right ... Have we interviewed Bills Elvis yet ?

[Maine-iac]

1 minute ago, frostbitmic said:

I hope you're right ... Have we interviewed Bills Elvis yet ?

He probably pulled out ..............