Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

[BLUTO]

-17 years of disappointments ?
-NO "franchise QB" ?
-The general reputation of the Bills in the NFL ?
-A fan base that thinks we'll always 'lose the big game' ?

I think we ARE LEGITIMATE - totally legitimate.

-A new owner, a new GM, a new HC, and a new coaching staff
-60% of the players are new from last season (32 out of 53)
-A very sound approach to coaching and building a TEAM

Why are Denver, Atlanta and Oakland considered legitimate? We beat them all!

GO BILLS! Enjoy the ride!

[streetkings01]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

Because we've been burnt over and over and over in the past.

[Novacane]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

You have to ask that question? We've been burned way to many times. This looks different from the other times but until I see it I'm approaching with caution. Taking it week to week and enjoying the ride.

[WagonCircler]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

If you have to ask that question, you wouldn't understand the answer.

[Pennywise]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

I think, even if the Bills falter down the stretch, which I do NOT expect, they are still legit. I can honestly say this team has a bright future.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

Because so many other times during this 17 year famine we have started out decently only to collapse time and again. If this team is 8-4 or 9-3 going into December I will say that quite possibly they are legit.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

We've beaten good teams during the 17 year drought but the Pats are the bar we need to hurdle.

[kgun12]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

You weren't around when the Bills went to 4 straight Super Bowls I'm guessing? This board complained because we didn't win by enough, Kelly only had 3 TD passes and he should have had 4. Thurman should have had 200 yards but the line sucked and Reed would have had a better day if the defense didn't play the prevent with 5 minutes left up 45-10. Oh and the coaching SUCKED!!!

Just find old Scoop and Bulldog post game types (1990-1994). I would listen on the way home to Farmington on the way home from games and would laugh, scream and eventually tune the station. Bills fans especially on this site aren't happy unless they're complaining!!!

[imbondz]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

You must have been born in the 2000’s

[The Beef]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

-17 years of disappointments ?
-NO "franchise QB" ?
-The general reputation of the Bills in the NFL ?
-A fan base that thinks we'll always 'lose the big game' ?

I think we ARE LEGITIMATE - totally legitimate.

-A new owner, a new GM, a new HC, and a new coaching staff
-60% of the players are new from last season (32 out of 53)
-A very sound approach to coaching and building a TEAM

Why are Denver, Atlanta and Oakland considered legitimate? We beat them all!

GO BILLS! Enjoy the ride!

because something like losing to the Jets on Thursday wouldn't be a suprise to most of us.

[OpIv37]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

How many times are you people going to force me to post this?!?!?

2002- Started 5-3, ended 8-8
2003- Started 2-0 with two huge victories, finished 6-10
2005- Won the first game and everyone was excited about Losman, finished 5-11
2008- Started 4-0, finished 7-9
2011- Won the first 3 and got to 5-2, finished 6-10 (lost 7 straight and 8 of the last 9)
2014- Won the first 2, got to 5-3, finished with a winning record of 9-7 but still missed the playoffs
2016- Lost the first 2, won 4 straight to get to 4-2, still finished 7-9

[Night Train]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

Because they spent 9 months saying "We Suck!"

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

17 years....

[BLUTO]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

You weren't around when the Bills went to 4 straight Super Bowls I'm guessing? This board complained because we didn't win by enough, Kelly only had 3 TD passes and he should have had 4. Thurman should have had 200 yards but the line sucked and Reed would have had a better day if the defense didn't play the prevent with 5 minutes left up 45-10. Oh and the coaching SUCKED!!!

Just find old Scoop and Bulldog post game types (1990-1994). I would listen on the way home to Farmington on the way home from games and would laugh, scream and eventually tune the station. Bills fans especially on this site aren't happy unless they're complaining!!!

Oh Yes - I was around! I'm an OLD fan. I remember the 'Coach' on the radio and went to a Bills game in 1960 with my Dad at the Rockpile. I think the Super Bowl flops made many fans so disappointed that it was easier to expect the worst and complain!

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Why is everyone so reluctant to say we are 'LEGITIMATE' ?

Oh Yes - I was around! I'm an OLD fan. I remember the 'Coach' on the radio and went to a Bills game in 1960 with my Dad at the Rockpile. I think the Super Bowl flops made many fans so disappointed that it was easier to expect the worst and complain!

Music city miracle horse**** was worse than losing super bowls.