I was justing taking another look at the schedule and I realized what a huge game this is for us. Not so much because it's the first game of the year, but because it could mean tremendous things to this team if we can pull off a win. The boost to morale would be huge. We would head into Miami with a bit of justified attitude, and if, by chance, Culpepper isn't ready, we could steal one from them. Then it's home for two games against beatable Minnesota and the Jets. If we were above .500 after week 4, then I could see us ending the season over .500, maybe even going 10-6 and getting a playoff spot. It all starts with that NE game, though... win there, and we will have set serious tone for the season. Lose, and we will be vulnerable to mediocrity. I know many will say 'of course you need to win week 1', but I think in this year's Bills' case, it is vastly more important than your typical situation.
The Importance of September 10th
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the schedule definitely does not work in our favor. If we lose the first two on the road, or God forbid the first three, the season's in the ****ter.
On the other hand, if the Bills can win those first 3 or even go 2-1 over the first 3 and steal one from Miami or NE, we may be in for a suprisingly good season. I don't see that happening though- Bellicheck is just too good a coach, this team has struggled on the road for years, and we'll have new systems on both sides of the ball that the players will still be learning. One can always hope though...
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Uhhh...if we lose Sep.10 then we are 0-1. Definitely cause to slit our wrists. Seriously, even if we go 0-2 the first two games, the schedule gets much easier the rest of the way. I expect us to lose early, not just because of our QB situation, but our secondary too. If we have Whittner and another rookie, or two, starting, there will be a learning curve before they get the hang of things.
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Originally posted by PromoTheRobotUhhh...if we lose Sep.10 then we are 0-1. Definitely cause to slit our wrists. Seriously, even if we go 0-2 the first two games, the schedule gets much easier the rest of the way. I expect us to lose early, not just because of our QB situation, but our secondary too. If we have Whittner and another rookie, or two, starting, there will be a learning curve before they get the hang of things.
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This is why I disagree with people who say we can make the playoffs. Our division sucks this year and there's a decent chance that someone could win it in the 9-7 range. But if we have 2 or 3 division losses by the end of September, that becomes pretty much impossible for us, and 9-7 will be difficult for this team to obtain as it is.
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Originally posted by OpIv37...if we have 2 or 3 division losses by the end of September, that becomes pretty much impossible for us...
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Originally posted by bwbrentonWe would head into Miami with a bit of justified attitude, and if, by chance, Culpepper isn't ready, we could steal one from them.
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Originally posted by Mad BomberOne could only hope...
And the guy that said he thinks miami is better then n.e this year, i had a real good HARD laugh.i thank you for that.
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Originally posted by !Papacrunk!I would imagine if the Steelers play like their Super Bowl self, and we lose that opening game, we may be a bit upset, and want to take it out on Buffalo for our 1st home game. Hopefully it will be hot hot hot! Good luck against NE.
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I think the more important game is Week 2. If the Bills can be competitive at New England, I'll be happy. A win would shock me.
But I think the Bills can steal one in Miami and that could catapult them to a fairly successful season.Let's Go BILLS and SU ORANGE![IMhttp://www.billszone.com/fanzone/attachment.php?attachmentid=&stc=1G]
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