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There is a poster I've noticed since I've been on this board who enjoys poking holes (a lot of the time justified, I will say that) in our Buffalo Bills.
I have been reading some post-draft fodder and I thought I'd create a thread so we can see if there is a perfect team in the NFL, since perfection seems to be required to make the playoffs. I'll start within our division:
New England Patriots
Biggest end of year weakness: No explosive offensive weapons outside of Gronkowski, aging d line, no-name linebacking corp outside of Jerrod Mayo, who is recovering from injury.
Drafted: First round, a smallish D-lineman coming off of a torn ACL, Second round, a backup QB who will never play.
My take: The gap between the Bills and Pats has never been smaller than it was in 2013. The Pats lost one of their best run stoppers, as he signed with Buffalo. The Patriots are still the favorites to win the divison, because they still have Tom Brady. But how could you not agree, the "gap", if there is still a talent gap, is smaller than ever. (Ever=since 2001)
New York Jets
Biggest end of year weakness: No offensive play makers, inferior QB play, questionable coaching, weak at the DB position. (Only Dee Milliner remains)
Drafted: A free safety in the first round, Calvin Pryor. A tight end in the 2nd, Jase Amaro... A db in the 3rd.
My take: Vick, Geno, CJ2K, Eric Decker. Anybody scared? Me neither. This team will still be a cluster-**** on offense, and the QB play will be marginal. As far as I can see, worst case scenario is a split with this team.
Miami Dolphins
Biggest end of year weakness: Replacing Incognito, Martin, and Jake Long. Also need a running back.
Drafted: First round, a right tackle who will play guard (replacing Incognito, a wash at best) Jarvis Landry, a smallish WR with speed. (Sound like all their other WR's?)
My take: The Bills swept the Dolphins last year, giving up multiple sacks and pressures on Tannehill. They then got rid of half of their oline, and are filling the gap with a late round OG/RT tweener. I guess that we aren't the only team with audacity to let a rookie protect their QB?
This can go on and on, feel free to poke holes in other teams. Why? Because there is no perfect team. I'm sure Seattle was concerned over certain positions last year before the season started. Do I think the Bills are going to the Super Bowl? No. Do I think that playoffs are in play? Yes.
All teams are counting on rookies in spots. Most teams will have 2-3 rookie starters AT LEAST.
All teams not named the Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, Saints, Packers have questions that need to be answered at QB.
All teams not named Patriots, Saints, Packers, Seahawks, Giants or Steelers have coaches who have NEVER proven the ABILITY to win a Super Bowl as a head coach in the NFL.
10 teams in the NFL have head coaches that have experience that is equal to or less than our head coach.
Let's rattle off some more:
Houston: Biggest need: QB. QB's drafted: 0.
Carolina: Biggest need: OT. OT's drafted: 0.
My point, to say that there is some huge talent gap or that the Bills are "nowhere close" to the playoffs is idiotic. Can I guarantee what will happen? Of course not. Nobody can. If any team had the perfect situation to be able to have their player of choice at each and every position, I'd say cancel the season. The Bills are closer than they've been since 1999 and will prove it this year.
I have been reading some post-draft fodder and I thought I'd create a thread so we can see if there is a perfect team in the NFL, since perfection seems to be required to make the playoffs. I'll start within our division:
New England Patriots
Biggest end of year weakness: No explosive offensive weapons outside of Gronkowski, aging d line, no-name linebacking corp outside of Jerrod Mayo, who is recovering from injury.
Drafted: First round, a smallish D-lineman coming off of a torn ACL, Second round, a backup QB who will never play.
My take: The gap between the Bills and Pats has never been smaller than it was in 2013. The Pats lost one of their best run stoppers, as he signed with Buffalo. The Patriots are still the favorites to win the divison, because they still have Tom Brady. But how could you not agree, the "gap", if there is still a talent gap, is smaller than ever. (Ever=since 2001)
New York Jets
Biggest end of year weakness: No offensive play makers, inferior QB play, questionable coaching, weak at the DB position. (Only Dee Milliner remains)
Drafted: A free safety in the first round, Calvin Pryor. A tight end in the 2nd, Jase Amaro... A db in the 3rd.
My take: Vick, Geno, CJ2K, Eric Decker. Anybody scared? Me neither. This team will still be a cluster-**** on offense, and the QB play will be marginal. As far as I can see, worst case scenario is a split with this team.
Miami Dolphins
Biggest end of year weakness: Replacing Incognito, Martin, and Jake Long. Also need a running back.
Drafted: First round, a right tackle who will play guard (replacing Incognito, a wash at best) Jarvis Landry, a smallish WR with speed. (Sound like all their other WR's?)
My take: The Bills swept the Dolphins last year, giving up multiple sacks and pressures on Tannehill. They then got rid of half of their oline, and are filling the gap with a late round OG/RT tweener. I guess that we aren't the only team with audacity to let a rookie protect their QB?
This can go on and on, feel free to poke holes in other teams. Why? Because there is no perfect team. I'm sure Seattle was concerned over certain positions last year before the season started. Do I think the Bills are going to the Super Bowl? No. Do I think that playoffs are in play? Yes.
All teams are counting on rookies in spots. Most teams will have 2-3 rookie starters AT LEAST.
All teams not named the Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, Saints, Packers have questions that need to be answered at QB.
All teams not named Patriots, Saints, Packers, Seahawks, Giants or Steelers have coaches who have NEVER proven the ABILITY to win a Super Bowl as a head coach in the NFL.
10 teams in the NFL have head coaches that have experience that is equal to or less than our head coach.
Let's rattle off some more:
Houston: Biggest need: QB. QB's drafted: 0.
Carolina: Biggest need: OT. OT's drafted: 0.
My point, to say that there is some huge talent gap or that the Bills are "nowhere close" to the playoffs is idiotic. Can I guarantee what will happen? Of course not. Nobody can. If any team had the perfect situation to be able to have their player of choice at each and every position, I'd say cancel the season. The Bills are closer than they've been since 1999 and will prove it this year.
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