TC in St. Louis Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I chose to phrase that like Yoda. So, who's picking the underdogs? Me. New England, and most others, are probably overlooking the Bills. I see a closer game. What do you guys/women think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Judge me by my size, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Feel the Patriots overlook anything you should not. I chose to phrase that like Yoda.So, who's picking the underdogs? Me. New England, and most others, are probably overlooking the Bills. I see a closer game. What do you guys/women think? 761319[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true_blue_bill Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Judge me by my size, do you? 761320[/snapback] Weeee Tweeet aroooooooooo. R2D2 says the Patriots will cover the spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 ESPN radio announced that rookie RB Laurence Maroney will miss the game with a knee injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero47 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I chose to phrase that like Yoda.So, who's picking the underdogs? Me. New England, and most others, are probably overlooking the Bills. I see a closer game. What do you guys/women think? 761319[/snapback] hard to see, it is. Will bills of last preseason show up, with no mistakes. Dark side(NE), clouds the mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 overlooking, the patriots will not. preparred they will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCinBuffalo Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Without a secondary, they are. JPL passing on them leads to fear, fear leads to open running lanes for Willis, Willis leads to Suffering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I think the Bills will cover the spread. ....Winning is another thing. I'm trying not to be overly optimistic, that way a good season will surprise me, and a bad one won't disappoint nearly as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasker Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 ....Winning is another thing. I'm trying not to be overly optimistic, that way a good season will surprise me, and a bad one won't disappoint nearly as much. 761370[/snapback] There is a big difference from a pessimist with unrealistic expectations and an optimist. The former aims high and cries when it doesn't happy. The second aims high, and adjusts expectation and sees the positives if it doesn't end up so high. I'm hoping for us to be a very competitive football team, and the big surprise of the year. Not going to go 15-1 and have homefield through the playoffs, but there is no reason we can't start the season wanting to 10-6 and adjust down expectations if we aren't going to make it. I can be very happy with a 7-9 season if it is the right 7-9 building for the future. The goal is to win a Super Bowl, and I want this core to do everything they can to get there in the next 3-4 years, starting with a good 2006. As I've said in previous posts, since 2000 37% of teams coming off of 5-11 seasons have won 10 or more games the following season. Not impossible odds historically, so expecting 6-10 just so you don't have your spirits crushed seems a little defeatist and depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Donahoe Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 ESPN radio announced that rookie RB Laurence Maroney will miss the game with a knee injury. Looks like ESPN might have jumped the gun a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 There is a big difference from a pessimist with unrealistic expectations and an optimist. The former aims high and cries when it doesn't happy. The second aims high, and adjusts expectation and sees the positives if it doesn't end up so high. I'm hoping for us to be a very competitive football team, and the big surprise of the year. Not going to go 15-1 and have homefield through the playoffs, but there is no reason we can't start the season wanting to 10-6 and adjust down expectations if we aren't going to make it. I can be very happy with a 7-9 season if it is the right 7-9 building for the future. The goal is to win a Super Bowl, and I want this core to do everything they can to get there in the next 3-4 years, starting with a good 2006. As I've said in previous posts, since 2000 37% of teams coming off of 5-11 seasons have won 10 or more games the following season. Not impossible odds historically, so expecting 6-10 just so you don't have your spirits crushed seems a little defeatist and depressing. 761431[/snapback] I just found this site while searching for the Bills' over-under win total for the season: http://www.twominutewarning.com/seasonwins2005.htm Interesting stuff. For a five win team in recent years, the average win total the following season is 7 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true_blue_bill Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 There is a big difference from a pessimist with unrealistic expectations and an optimist. The former aims high and cries when it doesn't happy. The second aims high, and adjusts expectation and sees the positives if it doesn't end up so high. I'm hoping for us to be a very competitive football team, and the big surprise of the year. Not going to go 15-1 and have homefield through the playoffs, but there is no reason we can't start the season wanting to 10-6 and adjust down expectations if we aren't going to make it. I can be very happy with a 7-9 season if it is the right 7-9 building for the future. The goal is to win a Super Bowl, and I want this core to do everything they can to get there in the next 3-4 years, starting with a good 2006. As I've said in previous posts, since 2000 37% of teams coming off of 5-11 seasons have won 10 or more games the following season. Not impossible odds historically, so expecting 6-10 just so you don't have your spirits crushed seems a little defeatist and depressing. 761431[/snapback] I agree we can have a good season, but I still don't think we will go into NE and win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 By a bunch, the Bills, I like. The house, bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Wheels Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Saw what the Patriots did in the preseason to the Redskins in their big tune-up game. Take that bet I will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 i am not betting on them . it seems like when i bet on them , they do not win . so that means no betting on the bills this year. 16 - 0 here we come . i can dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 90 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Who is this Yoda ? Does he have a 1-800 number ? Triple Gold Lock of the Week, it is. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Not afraid of the Patriots at home, some are? You will be. You will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Who is this Yoda ? Does he have a 1-800 number ? Triple Gold Lock of the Week, it is.. 761478[/snapback] Better yet what is his 40 yard dash #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Looks like ESPN might have jumped the gun a bit. Shoulda known better than to trust the Extra Suspicious rePorting Network after all the "Sherman to be Bills next head coach" crap, among other things. And while it looks like he won't miss the game, I still think Maroney was/is injured and won't see a lot of playing time against the Bills. You don't just miss a week of practice and a pre-season game for no reason when you're a rookie. And it sounds like Jonathan Smith is playing WR for the Pats as well as he did for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk10 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Pats 35 Bills 7. It's Belicheck he doesn't overlook anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Donahoe Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 And while it looks like he won't miss the game, I still think Maroney was/is injured and won't see a lot of playing time against the Bills. You don't just miss a week of practice and a pre-season game for no reason when you're a rookie. I'm sure he was injured, but it looks like it was nothing serious, and shouldn't keep him out of any action. And it sounds like Jonathan Smith is playing WR for the Pats as well as he did for the Bills. Well, the guy the Pats cut to make room for him made it to the practice squad, so I'm cool with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Looks like ESPN might have jumped the gun a bit. 761437[/snapback] They may have jumped the gun a bit this time, but ESPN has long sinced jumped the shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'm sure he was injured, but it looks like it was nothing serious, and shouldn't keep him out of any action. Maybe true, but reports were that he was limping and had a brace on his knee. Well, the guy the Pats cut to make room for him made it to the practice squad, so I'm cool with it. I didn't figure Childress would get any takers anyway. IIRC he'd have to have been added to a team's 53-man roster if claimed on waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Maroney is a friggin' rookie RB, and why is he big news? He's from a high school in St. Louis, and he's had a great collegiate career, but the first time Takeo drills him in the upper chest, he'll fold like a deck chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Just for ***** and giggles I have a $5 friendly bet with a Patsy fan - he gave me 10 1/2 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Bills Fan Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Just for ***** and giggles I have a $5 friendly bet with a Patsy fan - he gave me 10 1/2 points. 761798[/snapback] You should have asked for 21 - he probably would have given it to you. I listened to a Pats podcast to see what they are thinking about this game. They think the Pats are going to win 45 - 10. If the Bills only win 4 games this year I hope 2 are against the Pats & 2 against the Fins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 You should have asked for 21 - he probably would have given it to you. I listened to a Pats podcast to see what they are thinking about this game. They think the Pats are going to win 45 - 10. If the Bills only win 4 games this year I hope 2 are against the Pats & 2 against the Fins. 761856[/snapback] He wanted to only give me seven. I told him to come back when he wanted to bet. Then he wanted ten points, but I insisted on 10 1/2. I LOVE the Bills, but they really disappointed me last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Pats 35 Bills 7. It's Belicheck he doesn't overlook anyone 761553[/snapback] What does he have to plan against? He can't use last years film, and I doubt the Bills showed anything but "vanilla" plays in pre-season. I think I will take the points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 What does he have to plan against? He can't use last years film, and I doubt the Bills showed anything but "vanilla" plays in pre-season. I think I will take the points. 762217[/snapback] Jonathan Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 What does he have to plan against? He can't use last years film, and I doubt the Bills showed anything but "vanilla" plays in pre-season. I think I will take the points. 762217[/snapback] Interesting question ! My guess is that BB will try to stop the run and force JP to beat us with his arm until proven he can beat them deep. Once JP beats them deep they go back to normal defense and disguise the blitz as much as possible. Defenders are jumping the route with JP, I think BB will try to jump a few routes as well. Just like in the Detroit game. That was close call that would have been returned for 6 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Jonathan Smith 762226[/snapback] I forgot. Do you think that is why they signed him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I forgot. Do you think that is why they signed him? 762231[/snapback] I'd be willing to bet that signing was 80% physical ability, 20% the team he came from. I'm sure he has had more than a couple of meetings will Bill and his defensive coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Pats 35 Bills 7. It's Belicheck he doesn't overlook anyone 761553[/snapback] Much anger in Belicheck.....like his Tuna. Indeed, overlook anyone in the first game he will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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