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[OpIv37]

So, let's look at this objectively. No one except the usual cadre of homers blinded by their own fanaticism actually thought the Bills were going to the playoffs this year. We were in every game except two, and although this team still has some holes, we have a good group of young players who played well over the second half of the season. And we improved over 2005 by two wins. That's what most of us were hoping for, so the word "disappointment" isn't really appropriate.

But perhaps the word "frustration" is. Seven straight years- no playoffs. We lost to 3 playoff teams by a combined 5 points (NE, Indy, SD) and beat ourselves with stupid mistakes in a few early games (NE, Jets). I don't completely blame Levy and Jauron- in fact, they probably couldn't have done much better given the train wreck that TD and Mularkey created. Yet, it's the most exciting time of the football season and we're not in it. And now we have to wait another 9 months before we get to take another crack at it.

*sigh...well, there's always next year. If NE loses, maybe it won't seem so bad.

[Dr. Lecter]

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Outstanding Op.

[Mr. Cynical]

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So, let's look at this objectively. No one except the usual cadre of homers blinded by their own fanaticism actually thought the Bills were going to the playoffs this year. We were in every game except two, and although this team still has some holes, we have a good group of young players who played well over the second half of the season. And we improved over 2005 by two wins. That's what most of us were hoping for, so the word "disappointment" isn't really appropriate.

But perhaps the word "frustration" is. Seven straight years- no playoffs. We lost to 3 playoff teams by a combined 5 points (NE, Indy, SD) and beat ourselves with stupid mistakes in a few early games (NE, Jets). I don't completely blame Levy and Jauron- in fact, they probably couldn't have done much better given the train wreck that TD and Mularkey created. Yet, it's the most exciting time of the football season and we're not in it. And now we have to wait another 9 months before we get to take another crack at it.

*sigh...well, there's always next year. If NE loses, maybe it won't seem so bad.

I hear ya bro. Not only is it 7 years without a playoff game, it's 11 without a playoff win. Truly depressing.

But, as you mentioned, as long as the f***ing patsies lose, there is some justice in the world.

[John Doe]

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So, let's look at this objectively. No one except the usual cadre of homers blinded by their own fanaticism actually thought the Bills were going to the playoffs this year. We were in every game except two, and although this team still has some holes, we have a good group of young players who played well over the second half of the season.

Let's look at this objectively. Everyone except the usual cadre of sourpusses blinded by their own morbid defeatist outlook actually thought that the Bills would be competitive this year.

[OpIv37]

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Let's look at this objectively. Everyone except the usual cadre of sourpusses blinded by their own morbid defeatist outlook actually thought that the Bills would be competitive this year.

did you even read the post you quoted before using words like "sourpusses", "morbid" and "defeatist"?

[YardRat]

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did you even read the post you quoted before using words like "sourpusses", "morbid" and "defeatist"?

I was more impressed with 'cadre', personally.

[John Doe]

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did you even read the post you quoted before using words like "sourpusses", "morbid" and "defeatist"?

As a matter of fact, I did.

Feel free to "groan" at me again. I don't mind.

[OpIv37]

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As a matter of fact, I did.

Feel free to "groan" at me again. I don't mind.

Once again, you responded to your preconceived notion of me instead of what I actually posted. I'd expect better reading comprehension skills out of someone who likes to show off their vocabulary so often.

[cocamide]

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Nice post. We better be there next year; if we don't make the playoffs it will be a huge disappointment. No more of this "well at least we were close this year" and we can't keep saying "well, we almost beat some good teams." Next year we will beat the good teams and we will be in the playoffs.

[mybills]

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NE will fall on their faces.

This will be a Baltimore v Saints Super Bowl.
or Baltimore v Philly.

btw, nice post, Op.

[Historian]

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Baltimore-Chicago.

[mybills]

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Chicago with who as QB?

[The King]

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J E T S JETS JETS JETS....


That being said... I lost a lot of passion for pro ball this year. There is only so much heat one can take living in Boston, when the home team just continues to dominate and we continue to flounder... I found myself becoming less upset with the losses and focusing more attention towards college ball. Im not quitting on the team by any means but I find myself getting up off the couch to be productive a lot more on Sundays.

[OpIv37]

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J E T S JETS JETS JETS....


That being said... I lost a lot of passion for pro ball this year. There is only so much heat one can take living in Boston, when the home team just continues to dominate and we continue to flounder... I found myself becoming less upset with the losses and focusing more attention towards college ball. Im not quitting on the team by any means but I find myself getting up off the couch to be productive a lot more on Sundays.

the only good thing about the off-season is it's like getting an extra day added to my week.

Of course, this year was much easier for me- the local team was the 2nd biggest disappointment in the NFL this year (behind Miami).

[The King]

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the only good thing about the off-season is it's like getting an extra day added to my week.

Of course, this year was much easier for me- the local team was the 2nd biggest disappointment in the NFL this year (behind Miami).

You get bored arguing with Pats fans especially since Brady and Bruschi are both God.