BenchBledsoe Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Okay, I keep hearing the eternal optimists on this board trying to spin, slant, and twist everything that is going on in a positive light. But, folks, let's get realistic. . . Losing Clements, Fletcher-Baker, Spikes, McGahee, K. Thomas with little or nothing back cannot be a good thing. Trying to plug in the Ellisons, Anthony Thomases, Youboutys, etc. of the world is simply not going to work effectively. This is being done to improve the lines you say? Jason Whittle? Huhn? I don't like the trade-off. We likely will have to spend a high pick on a CB and MLB in the draft just to plug holes (1st and 2nd?). How is this improvement? We aren't even treading water. We are sinking. The cash to cap philosophy is going to hamstring this team, as are some very curious FA signings (and releases) Matt Bowen anyone? Whittle's odds of being released next offseason are likely 50-50, based on history. Not to mention the overpaying of Peerless Price, Josh Reed, Kelsay, and Royal. Those guys aren't worth what they're getting. Bottom line is: When you handicap yourself by about 15% regarding the cap (cash to cap), then make bad personnel decisions, you cannot compete. And folks, this team will not compete next year, (barring incredible luck) for any playoff spot. We're now just hoping to get lucky. . . that's what we are resigned to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I didn't read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hey, and eventually someday you'll die. Better end it all now to avoid having to wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Well, at least someone finally used the word "resigned" correctly, so that's kind of a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl Bills Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'll add you to the list I just started: People who can eat my ass 1. Belicheck 2. BenchBledsoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Donahoe Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Well, at least someone finally used the word "resigned" correctly, so that's kind of a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony P Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Indeed! But that fact is totally undermined by the remainder of the post. Well, at least someone finally used the word "resigned" correctly, so that's kind of a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenchBledsoe Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hey, and eventually someday you'll die. Better end it all now to avoid having to wait for it. Reminds me of a co-worker I used to have. He said he didn't like Fridays because it brought us that much closer to Mondays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hey, and eventually someday you'll die. Better end it all now to avoid having to wait for it. That's the thinking of those around here who are on a daily death watch for both Marv & Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Every single year people start threads like this one and every single year a boat load of people jump all over him...and every year the thread starter ends up being right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Gun10 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 i know the FIRST DAY of free agency tells us all how we will be this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenchBledsoe Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Well, I predicted some of this backlash. But, I'm just the messenger. Interesting that nobody liked this post, but aren't coming up with much to dispute the blunt facts of it. Trust me, it doesn't make me happy to see this either. I'm as sick as the next Bills fan, if not more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Every single year people start threads like this one and every single year a boat load of people jump all over him...and every year the thread starter ends up being right. It is much easier to predict doom and gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Okay, I keep hearing the eternal optimists on this board trying to spin, slant, and twist everything that is going on in a positive light. But, folks, let's get realistic. . . You're being harsh. I've no doubt they are trying. The thin and surprising - margin of loss in this or that game last season was something few could have anticipated. The home town team here in cincy - a bunch of injuries - but they still had offensive power and absolutely got their behinds tanned numerous times. I'm a critic of some of their moves. And some of the drafting. And some of their plans, such as one can discern them. I think they've turned a corner. It might not work out, sure....or it might. No sense saying squat about them if one thinks there is nothing slightest positive... Let things play out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl Bills Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Well, I predicted some of this backlash. But, I'm just the messenger. Interesting that nobody liked this post, but aren't coming up with much to dispute the blunt facts of it. Trust me, it doesn't make me happy to see this either. I'm as sick as the next Bills fan, if not more so. Just the messenger? Well then who the hell came up with the post? I need to add them to the list, pronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 It is much easier to predict doom and gloom Only for the Bills. It would be pretty tough to predict doom and gloom for the Colts or Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenchBledsoe Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Every single year people start threads like this one and every single year a boat load of people jump all over him...and every year the thread starter ends up being right. Unfortunately, you are correct. I've seen it every year for the last several years. I was one of the guys who bitched about the hirings of Gregg, and Mularkey, and told that I was wrong by 75% of this board. . . I wish I had been wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 It is much easier to predict doom and gloom Yep. Because if it happens, you expected it, and actually feel smart because you predicted it. If it doesn't, you're pleasantly surprised and can say "I'm SO glad I was wrong!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerville Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 It is much easier to predict doom and gloom Especially with this franchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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