mead107 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 After we win the big one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPage Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Were 5-1, yet we can't get more than a 2 point spread against a 2-4 team. When does the reality of our being there come about?? What does it take to be a "Real" team? The linemakers don't care about any of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Were 5-1, yet we can't get more than a 2 point spread against a 2-4 team. When does the reality of our being there come about?? What does it take to be a "Real" team? If it makes you feel any better, a 6-0 team would be an underdog to a 3-3 team this week if they were playing on the road as we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The Bills will become a "Real" contender and taken seriously when they have a run of 3+years of consistently performing at a high level [2nd round or better for three+ years]. A team becomes real when they do the following: 1. Win there home games 2. Win road games they should win 3. Don't lose to teams they should beat 4. Consistently play good offense or good defense almost always week-in and week-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The Bills will become a "Real" contender and taken seriously when they have a run of 3+years of consistently performing at a high level [2nd round or better for three+ years]. A team becomes real when they do the following: 1. Win there home games 2. Win road games they should win 3. Don't lose to teams they should beat 4. Consistently play good offense or good defense almost always week-in and week-out. Ain't this the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Were 5-1, yet we can't get more than a 2 point spread against a 2-4 team. When does the reality of our being there come about?? What does it take to be a "Real" team? Do it for more than 6 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 When does a team become "real?" Well, I answered that before the game. The Bills answered that question for themselves after getting taken to the woodshed by the Miami Dolphins. A "real" team doesn't give up the last 18 points of a game to the Miami Dolphins. A "real" team doesn't blow a 9 point lead on the road in a crucial game to maintain division control A "real" team has a defensive line that puts enough pressure on the quarterback and draws a sack from the front seven. Buffalo only had one sack--Bryan Scott, a safety with the only sack. A "real" team doesn't fumble three times. A "real" team has a legitimate second receiver option. The Bills have three (3) decent receivers behind Lee, but none of them (Hardy, Reed, or Parrish) will be a legit #2. A "real" team doesn't have its center tackled in the end zone. A "real" team wins this game. This game just proves that Buffalo is young and has talent, but they are still a playmaker and a defensive and offensive lineman away from contending to be a "real" team. Nightcrawler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 When does a team become "real?" Well, I answered that before the game. The Bills answered that question for themselves after getting taken to the woodshed by the Miami Dolphins. A "real" team doesn't give up the last 18 points of a game to the Miami Dolphins. A "real" team doesn't blow a 9 point lead on the road in a crucial game to maintain division control A "real" team has a defensive line that puts enough pressure on the quarterback and draws a sack from the front seven. Buffalo only had one sack--Bryan Scott, a safety with the only sack. A "real" team doesn't fumble three times. A "real" team has a legitimate second receiver option. The Bills have three (3) decent receivers behind Lee, but none of them (Hardy, Reed, or Parrish) will be a legit #2. A "real" team doesn't have its center tackled in the end zone. A "real" team wins this game. This game just proves that Buffalo is young and has talent, but they are still a playmaker and a defensive and offensive lineman away from contending to be a "real" team. Nightcrawler All of this ineptitude not withstanding, I'd just like to point out to the "No clue how homefield effects the point spread" crowd that the Bills have opened as 6 pt favorites vs. the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Were 5-1, yet we can't get more than a 2 point spread against a 2-4 team. When does the reality of our being there come about?? What does it take to be a "Real" team? Real? The jury is out on that. If the Bills were "for real" they would have won their 1st AFCE game today. I'm sure you guys will beat the Jets next week. Everything is lined up for the Bills: Pats: No Brady, Maroney or Harrison. Jets: 39 year old Favre throwing INTs like crazy. Phins: Chad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Do it for more than 6 games Aww, hey I was going to bump this thread, you beat me to it. well.. here was my line I thought up: Perhaps the loss is all Vegas' fault for not giving us a larger spread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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