Reality vs "being optimistic"

[Mike]

What happened to all of the optimistic, let's give the Bills the benefit of the doubt, fans? what happened to all that optimism, all that seeing things as glass half full, where did it all go? are you all becoming realists?

[Extremebillsfan247]

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The 2 have nothing in common which would make them comparable. You can still be realistic while also being optimistic. Optimism is synonymous with hope, and is based on future outcome, or what could be. Reality is based on fact, the hear, and now, or what has already happened. JMO

[YardRat]

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I'm pretty optimistic that the reality is we are screwed.

[mikemac2001]

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Ive always been positive

But injuries have crushed this team we dont have the depth to overcome them

If urbrick can be solid at c and hairston/bell can man lt i think our o will get better even with spiller (maybe not week 1-3)

Still think we can win today and even beat the titans then u nevr know

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Reality vs "being optimistic"

The 2 have nothing in common which would make them comparable. You can still be realistic while also being optimistic. Optimism is synonymous with hope, and is based on future outcome, or what could be. Reality is based on fact, the hear, and now, or what has already happened. JMO

This is exactly right. People too often confuse optimism with homerism. You can't be an optimist without being a homer, and you can't be a realist without being a Debbie downer.

Regardless, threads like this are unnecessary.

[Mike]

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I'm pretty optimistic that the reality is we are screwed.

Lol

[Mike]

Re: Reality vs "being optimistic"

The 2 have nothing in common which would make them comparable. You can still be realistic while also being optimistic. Optimism is synonymous with hope, and is based on future outcome, or what could be. Reality is based on fact, the hear, and now, or what has already happened. JMO

Optimism vs Reality
I knew an old man that was optimistic about winning the lottery. To face the reality he would have to realize and admit that there are other far more likely ways to become rich. As a result of being more likely & probable they are easier because he would have actual control of the outcome. The old man, by taking action, could directly impact his wealth however he as no control over winning the lottery, it's just luck.

In the first case optimism is nothing more than wishful thinking & is quite distructive. In the second case, where there is direct causation, optimism is very necessary and positive.

[Buffalo Thriller]

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A 5-2 start has everybody on cloud 9. Then reality started to sink in, and were all starting to see what this team really is. Injury ridden, no real deep threat, shuffling o-line, and a QB who cant throw a deep ball.

[THATHURMANATOR]

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What happened to all of the optimistic, let's give the Bills the benefit of the doubt, fans? what happened to all that optimism, all that seeing things as glass half full, where did it all go? are you all becoming realists?

HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY THAT YOU WERE RIGHT THAT WE SUCK!!!

THE REALISTS STINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Albany,n.y.]

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I'm getting optimistic that we'll be getting a pretty high draft pick.

[Extremebillsfan247]

Re: Reality vs "being optimistic"

I'm getting optimistic that we'll be getting a pretty high draft pick.

Not likely. Here's some reality for you. Even with only 5 wins, the Bills are still better than 14 teams in the NFL as of the conclusion of Sunday. If the season ended today, the Bills would have the 15th pick overall. This is a Jauron season, just bad enough to not make the playoffs, but not bad enough to get a good spot in the draft.