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  • jamze132
    Don’t hate…
    • Jun 2003
    • 29398

    Am I the only one who has doubts?

    We have a middle of the pack NCAA offense coming to the NFL disguised as Buffalo Bills.

    Granted we've sucked for more than a decade but seriously?

    Forgive me if I'm not feeling this just yet.
  • psubills62
    Legendary Zoner
    • Sep 2008
    • 11295

    #2
    Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

    Outside of Pettine, I'm not terribly thrilled with the coaches Marrone brought in.

    As a Bills fan, it's hard not to have doubts at this point. Just have to see what happens.
    "Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
    - Nicholas Cummings

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    • Typ0
      honey pie
      • Jul 2002
      • 32593

      #3
      Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

      I think we are way ahead of the curve...but that being said probably means the lumps are going to be a little harder. We shall see...

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      • jamze132
        Don’t hate…
        • Jun 2003
        • 29398

        #4
        Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

        I can't imagine that all of the veterans are going to buy into Marrone's system, which if that happens, is not going to be a good model for the younger guys. I know we're a relatively young team which is what Marrone needs but this has boom or complete bust written all over it.

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        • YardRat
          Well, lookie here...
          • Dec 2004
          • 86282

          #5
          Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

          Of course we have doubts. I like to cling to a little bit of optimism and hope, though, also.
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          • psubills62
            Legendary Zoner
            • Sep 2008
            • 11295

            #6
            Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

            Originally posted by jamze132 View Post
            I can't imagine that all of the veterans are going to buy into Marrone's system, which if that happens, is not going to be a good model for the younger guys. I know we're a relatively young team which is what Marrone needs but this has boom or complete bust written all over it.
            I guess I should have specifically addressed the offense, since that's what your OP was, but I'm not real worried about that. I do wonder if it will be effective, but Marrone's offense isn't what you might call a "college" offense. It's main elements are from pro offenses.
            "Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
            - Nicholas Cummings

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            • Lone Stranger
              Registered User
              • Sep 2002
              • 952

              #7
              Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

              Originally posted by jamze132 View Post
              We have a middle of the pack NCAA offense coming to the NFL disguised as Buffalo Bills.

              Granted we've sucked for more than a decade but seriously?

              Forgive me if I'm not feeling this just yet.
              Exactly my thoughts.

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              • ServoBillieves
                The Voice of Reason
                • Jul 2007
                • 6106

                #8
                Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                We have no clue how his system is going to look, what personnel will be added, or how the coaches will be received. Who wouldn't have doubts?
                Bye Bye Brady...

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                • IAG
                  Registered User
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 709

                  #9
                  Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                  Find a QB folks.

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                  • MidnightVoice
                    Retired (mostly)
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 10791

                    #10
                    Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                    When we are 6 and 3 and have won two of our last 3 games I might develop a tinge of hope.

                    But not right now

                    But to play
                    that’s the thing
                    shut up and deal
                    ~ Jesse May

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                    • imbondz
                      Democrats are people too
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 26041

                      #11
                      Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                      if you don't have doubts after 13 years of this you're smokin something. doesn't mean I don't have hope, but way more doubts. I certainly hope Marrone has what it takes to be a great NFL coach.
                      My faith doesn’t make me perfect, it makes me forgiven.

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                      • better days
                        Registered User
                        • Jan 2010
                        • 22028

                        #12
                        Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                        Originally posted by jamze132 View Post
                        We have a middle of the pack NCAA offense coming to the NFL disguised as Buffalo Bills.

                        Granted we've sucked for more than a decade but seriously?

                        Forgive me if I'm not feeling this just yet.
                        You must have me on ignore or you would know you are not alone. I do like the Pettine hire, but outside of him, I am less than thrilled.

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                        • mikemac2001
                          is the creepy cross dresser staring at you in the corner
                          • Mar 2003
                          • 4574

                          #13
                          Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                          Originally posted by jamze132 View Post
                          We have a middle of the pack NCAA offense coming to the NFL disguised as Buffalo Bills.

                          Granted we've sucked for more than a decade but seriously?

                          Forgive me if I'm not feeling this just yet.
                          I think cuse was 18th in total o or yards not really middlr of the pack

                          MUCK
                          FIAMI

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                          • Buddo
                            Registered User
                            • Mar 2007
                            • 1864

                            #14
                            Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                            I believe it's way too early to think about stuff like this. Too many factors are yet to be determined, not least of which will be QB. We might also see other offensive additions, in the form of a WR, that would also have an effect, especially if it's a FA.
                            The offense that Marrone designed for the Saints, is much more likely to be the sort of thing we will see, rather than the Syracuse version.
                            Even that, is only 'likely'. Marrone has shown he is prepared to switch things around, when he went to a more up-tempo offense, with Syracuse last season, which was only decided upon, apparently, a few weeks prior to their season starting.
                            There are a lot of ways that Marrone might jump, from an offensive 'system' standpoint, but I feel that he's going to come up with something that will stand up, in terms of being both acceptable, and successful, in the NFL.
                            If you want a starting point for what he might implement, then I think you could look at how the 2006 Saints used Bush and Mccallister. McCallister had over 1000 yds rushing, and Bush close to 600. Bush had a load more yards receiving as well though. I would expect that Marrone can come up with a way of utilizing Spiller and Jackson much more effectively, than has been the case with Gailey.

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                            • BertSquirtgum
                              Legendary Zoner
                              • May 2009
                              • 13379

                              #15
                              Re: Am I the only one who has doubts?

                              I am optimistic Marrone can turn this **** pile around. I had no hope when Gailey was hired. At least now I feel good about the team again.

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