"We've improved"

[Bling]

Every single team in the NFL improved this year... or they think they did. What's funny though is that no matter what there will be the same amount of losses and the same amount of wins collectively between the 32 teams every year. The argument that says: "We added this player which equals one more win" doesn't mean crap when the other team added another player to negate it and still be better than your team. Don't count your chickens before they hatched.

[mikemac2001]

Stroud > Trip
Poz + digi > Digi
Ko > No Ko

Te 2nd year > Rookie TE

Fairchild gone > fairchild in buffalo
Hardy > any redzone threat of last year


i think the giants lost alot of talent and the patriots while i think we lost players but filled in very well

[feelthepain]

Stroud > Trip
Poz + digi > Digi
Ko > No Ko

Te 2nd year > Rookie TE

Fairchild gone > fairchild in buffalo
Hardy > any redzone threat of last year


i think the giants lost alot of talent and the patriots while i think we lost players but filled in very well

What about the loss of ML and McNally??

[Mitchell55]

What about the loss of ML and McNally??



ML and McNally. What.

[feelthepain]

ML and McNally. What.

OK, what about the LOSS of ML and McNally????

[jmb1099]

OK, what about the LOSS of ML and McNally????
Actually, very valid question...
Not sure how Mcnally leaving will effect us at this point. Had this been a topic of conversation two years ago I would have said it would be devastating. Now I'm not sure. As I look back at our oline performance under Mcnally I have to admit it was a bit underwhelming. But then I wonder if he was responsible for Peter's development? So as of right now I'm really not sure how this shakes out.

I can admit this without any hesitation: While I think its evident that we've at least moved towards making improvements, some of those moves are suspect. What happens if Stroud goes down or flunks a substance abuse test? Can Mitchell play at the level we think he can? Is Trent Edwards going to emerge this year into the QB Walsh and others thought he could be or is he just another Kelly Holcomb type? As a Bills fan I obviously hope for the best, but I think, as much heat as Opi does take from time to time, there are reasons to be concerned.
That being said there are many reasons to be optimistic as well. Poz coming back is a major step in the right direction and when you look Poz, Crowell, and Mitchell lined up next to each other it doesn't take too big an imagination to see the potential for an explosive, physical lb corps this year. Our DB's by all accounts should be better this year with the return of Simpson and the addition of Mclevin. James was a nice pick up and Greer, although small, plays smart football for the most part. We finally added some size at receiver and this can only help in the red zone area where we were so weak before. Its a lot of ifs, but that is the case with any team heading into a new season. Again I'd like to take the position that we've made key moves to improve, but as always I take a wait and see position. Either way, I'm excited about the upcoming season.

[patmoran2006]

YOu mean Marv Levy, right?

[jmb1099]

YOu mean Marv Levy, right?
One can only assume...

[feelthepain]

YOu mean Marv Levy, right?

Obviously!

[THATHURMANATOR]

Obviously!
Marv Levy was GM in name only. The same guys we currently have were running the show all along.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Obviously!
No it isn't obvious. You could have meant Marshawn Lynch. Since most of us think you may be slightly ******ed we could have assumed you thought he was off the team for some reason or another.

[feelthepain]

No it isn't obvious. You could have meant Marshawn Lynch. Since most of us think you may be slightly ******ed we could have assumed you thought he was off the team for some reason or another.



Gee and here I though insulting people was against the TOS, guess it only counts if you're not a BIAS BILL FAN.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Gee and here I though insulting people was against the TOS, guess it only counts if you're not a BIAS BILL FAN.
:cry:

[justasportsfan]

Since most of us think you may be slightly ******ed
Slightly?

[justasportsfan]

Gee and here I though insulting people was against the TOS, guess it only counts if you're not a BIAS BILL FAN.
:violin:

[feelthepain]

:cry:

That should be your avatar!

[THATHURMANATOR]

<img src=http://www.erichufschmid.net/Dumb-down/super-******.JPG>
Just as this should be yours.

[SABURZFAN]

Gee and here I though insulting people was against the TOS, guess it only counts if you're not a BIAS BILL FAN.


is somebody getting all butt hurt for something he's guilty of doing? :wail:

[SABURZFAN]

<img src=http://www.erichufschmid.net/Dumb-down/super-******.JPG>
Just as this should be yours.


that's his 3rd grade picture.

[THATHURMANATOR]

POOOOR BABY.... :(

[hydro]

http://www.erichufschmid.net/Dumb-down/super-******.JPG
Just as this should be yours.

:laughing:

[TacklingDummy]

Dummy doesn't talk much smack to fin fans because the Bills have been equally as bad since 1996. Hard to talk smack when your own team has blown for so long.

[Bling]

Dummy doesn't talk much smack to fin fans because the Bills have been equally as bad since 1996. Hard to talk smack when your own team has blown for so long.

Your last playoff berth was in 1999, right?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Dummy doesn't talk much smack to fin fans because the Bills have been equally as bad since 1996. Hard to talk smack when your own team has blown for so long.
I agree. I don't talk smack either for the same reason. I will however call out FTP's ridiculous rants.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Your last playoff berth was in 1999, right?
YEs

[Bling]

YEs

It's almost 10 years, THURM :ill: I have little faith in the Dolphins as it is, I can only imagine being a Bills fan after so many years. ::: Maybe this is your year?

[THATHURMANATOR]

It's almost 10 years, THURM :ill: I have little faith in the Dolphins as it is, I can only imagine being a Bills fan after so many years. ::: Maybe this is your year?
I know man it has been rough! Think about this I have had season tickets and not missed a home game in 7 years!!1

[THATHURMANATOR]

56 straight game streak on the line!

[hydro]

56 straight game streak on the line!

If Ralph ruins that streak by moving the team there will be HELL to pay!

[Bling]

I know man it has been rough! Think about this I have had season tickets and not missed a home game in 7 years!!1

Impressive! You don't have tickets this year? Is that why the record is on the line?

I think this year is make or break for the Bills. No excuses, man.

[HHURRICANE]

I was not convinced that Stroud was going to come in and be this good already. He looks like the real deal.

Mitchell has looked like an upgrade as well. Poz is swarming and bigger. So the D is already better. How are we not improved when didn't lose anybody???

The O didn't lose anybody either and replaced Price with Hardy. Marshawyn will be a second year player and Jackson will be a full time back up and an offensive threat. Granted not shocking changes but we won't be worse.

[Mr. Pink]

The funny part is, the only team in the league GUARANTEED to be improved is the Dolphins.

Then again, going 2-14, while still an improvement isn't anything to celebrate about.