Why I'm Optomistic

[Typ0]

Sorry I haven't been able to keep up here this season but I do see a lot of people spouting off gloom and doom after a quick perusal. Myself, I have a lot of optimism for this team. I think we got a bit of luck playing NE on opening day and a win there could be the one that gives us a chance to at least compete for a playoff spot--that's right I said that playoffs word. A lot is going to hinge on JP but I am convinced we finally have a good coaching staff here who aren't going to be responsible for losing 4 games on their own. Instead, with a little luck and a healthy Mcgahee we are going to be able to pound the ball at people and rack up some wins.

I think we will win at least 8 games...perhaps 11.

GO BILLS!!!!!

[shelby]

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[OpIv37]

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Typo I thought you were smarter than that.

[ParanoidAndroid]

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Typo I thought you were smarter than that.

That's not a very nice thing to say.

[OpIv37]

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That's not a very nice thing to say.

but it's true. Playoffs? This team? I said it before and I'll say it again- the Bills have fielded much better teams than this that didn't make the playoffs.

[HHURRICANE]

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I love the optimism but anything more than 7 wins will be a terrific season. They will win 7 games. But 11???!! We could make the playoffs with an 8-8 record. The East is terrible.

[OpIv37]

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I love the optimism but anything more than 7 wins will be a terrific season. They will win 7 games. But 11???!! We could make the playoffs with an 8-8 record. The East is terrible.

8-8 could win this division but the thing that works against us is starting the season with 3 division games. Normally I wouldn't be as bothered by this, but there is a learning curve for both the new O and the new D- if we blow those first three games it could dig us in a HUGE hole as far as winning the division at 8-8

[L.A. Playa]

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one thing I have noticed so far, dont know if it is true or not, is that it doesnt seem as if the fans are being talked down to by the FO and the coaching staff, and it doesnt seem as if they are just bull****ting everyone

that is a positive change and reason for optimism, if the fans could sense and feel that and npt trust the coaching staff and FO how do you think the players felt having to hear the same BS everyday

[Thurmal]

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Everything hinges on the defense and McGahee. If both can somehow get back to their 2004 form, the Bills will always be in every game regardless of who they play.

A stingy, turnover creating defense + a solid run game and adequate play at the QB position + the already exceptional special teams = more wins than anyone is predicting.

[L.A. Playa]

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things could always have been worse they could have drafted Rashaun Woods instead of Lee Evans

[FlyingDutchman]

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Typo I thought you were smarter than that.

Right on cue. You dont have to shoot down every positive person. Jesus...

[jamze132]

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8-8 could win this division but the thing that works against us is starting the season with 3 division games. Normally I wouldn't be as bothered by this, but there is a learning curve for both the new O and the new D- if we blow those first three games it could dig us in a HUGE hole as far as winning the division at 8-8

And IF we win those first three games it will give us a huge benefit.

Right or wrong?

[jamze132]

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Everything hinges on the defense and McGahee. If both can somehow get back to their 2004 form, the Bills will always be in every game regardless of who they play.

A stingy, turnover creating defense + a solid run game and adequate play at the QB position + the already exceptional special teams = more wins than anyone is predicting.

I agree. I think we will be competitive in most games we play this year. I'm not guarunteeing it will lead to success, but I don't see a lot of games that are over by half time.

[mybills]

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They'll win NINE games, and you will LIKE it!

[Tatonka]

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I thought.

Liar.