wjag Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 I base my Week 1 doom prediction on the following: 1. A QB that hasn't show even close to big game, big moment ability. The closest he came was the Carolina game last year. 2. A rookie RT and a rookie second string RT 3. A rookie WR that hasn't had a chance to mesh with QB and is sporting some tender ribs. Thank God for Woods. 4. A team that will try to run constantly, dump screens to RB/TE or throw six yard patterns most of the time. 5. A very vulnerable secondary against Jefferies and Marshall 6. A road game 7. Matt Forte So far the taste of crow is delicious.
Johnny DangerFace Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Win or lose they have looked competent against a good team on the road. I like it
dudacek Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Like how they are sticking with the run here.
TrueBlueGED Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Win or lose they have looked competent against a good team on the road. I like it I'm not sure how good Chicago really is. But it's nice to be competitive nonetheless.
MattPie Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 SEASON PREDICTION! Someone a few pages ago said the Bills were going to go 8-12, which amuses me since it is plausible. So in that light: The Bills sweep the Jets and Dolphins, both being decimated by an Ebola outbreak. The Bills avoid the bug as since they worked one day in Toronto last year, Jon Bon Jovi pushes to have then vaccinated as part-time residents in Canada's socialized medicine plan. Rob Ford made the decision, saying to reporters "[suuuuckkkkk, cough, cough] yeah, why not.". The Pats win both games against the Bills, despite being down to cheerleaders and the Dropkick Murphys due to sickness. After week one, it's determined that the Pats have clandestinely bugged every NFL stadium and the entire coaching staff is suspended. The Bills hold on to win against Chicago. AFC East records: Bills 5-11, Pats 4-11-1, Jets 3-12-1, Dolphins 2-14. (Jets and Dolphins and Pats all split up their games). Buffalo is the worst team to ever make the playoffs, the league starts to rumble that next year the last divisional winner may have to play-in against the 3rd wild card. Lingering Ebola effects and freak weather allows the Bills to win all three playoff games, 15-14 over the Bengals, 3-0 (OT over the Colts), and 31-27 (over the Ravens). The Bills are the first team the make the Superbowl without scoring a post-season offensive touchdown. The 4 TDs in the Ravens game are a fake punt, a kickoff return, and 2 Pick-6 by Mario Williams. The Bills lose the Superbowl the Seahawks in record fashion, 75-21, all three Bills TDs on long drives by EJ. Final record with Playoffs, 8-12. Bills fans talk about how next year is their year as long as cholera makes a comeback. Cheers!
ubkev Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 That whole good guy underdog thing not your style Correct. I hate that thing. Reminds me of a line Alec Baldwin had in Glengarry Glenn Ross. "Nice guy? ###### you! Good father? Go home, play with your kids. You wanna work here? Close!!!" I want pro bowlers and all pros.
TrueBlueGED Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Can anyone explain to me why we seem to have totally reigned in the passing game? It's like we're not even trying to get first downs. The play calling balance in the first half was great, now it's ######.
Johnny DangerFace Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Yea its been a run-run -pass second half, but the team lost all sense of rhythm. I'm not going to blame anyone, but good teams find a way to get out of these funks. Someone has to step up Edited September 7, 2014 by Numark
TrueBlueGED Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Correct. I hate that thing. Reminds me of a line Alec Baldwin had in Glengarry Glenn Ross. "Nice guy? ###### you! Good father? Go home, play with your kids. You wanna work here? Close!!!" I want pro bowlers and all pros. It's a shame we can't play Frankenstein and transplant Jackson's brain into CJ's body. Spiller still struggles reading the play and making the right cuts.
dudacek Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Yes, Williams! Key play at the right time. Now take advantage.
Johnny DangerFace Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Is a mobile Cutler Manuel's ceiling? Cutler is a dynamic passer, who will always make a 1-2 boneheaded plays a week but can also win games.
wjag Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Ugh.. Really conservative play calling there.
JujuFish Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 EJ, 30 seconds isn't a lot of time, but you have two timeouts and this is a great chance to make a statement. Noooooo. I hate conservative play.
TrueBlueGED Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 How can anyone hate Fred Jackson?
dudacek Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 There it is. Very solid game on the road. EJ looked pretty good to me. Maybe the tire fire shows up next week?
wjag Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 What are they doing? What kind of play calling is that, there? W.. I'm shocked. And New England is in last place after week 1
Claude_Verret Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 This is the sucker bet of week one. I think the Bills cover. There you have it. 5-10 in our last 15 games.
Johnny DangerFace Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 My thoughts Manuel - Looked very solid today and made several downfield throws to woods, watkins, and williams. Twice he could have tried for a 1st down by running, but ran out of bounce instead (love that). He had one bad throw today, and it was an INT The running backs - They all looked great. Explosive plays from all three. I couldn't help but think jackson showed his age a little bit on the screen plays, but still is a strong determined beast. Chandler - This guy just sucks and seems to hurt us frequently. A horrible effort to catch the first pass of the game, and a killer penalty before the first half to take 3 points away. The WRs - Woods, Watkins, and Williams all were beasts out there today and made difficult catches look easy. Wow, im impressed Offensive Line - Gave EJ a ton of time today and opened up some big holes for the run game. Struggled a little bit to get downfield for blocks, and henderson was beat badly twice. Defense - Just a solid performance today. They had some moments where the bear's could pass on them at will, but those mdrives were few and far between. But that is what keeps them from being an elite defense. However, great job creating turnovers! Special Teams - Great punting, kicking, and coverage (easley continued imposing his will)! Is that too much to ask for?
tom webster Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 Well, that was fun. I said when I picked them to win this game that the first game can be least indicative of a team's season so I'm not going to plan the parade yet but if nothing else can this game put to rest two things; 1) The pre-season has no relevance! 2) Power rankings and the so-called experts that contribute to them are of little true meaning. Oh and speaking of crow, where the Bear's clearly superior?
Drunkard Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) I said when I picked them to win this game that the first game can be least indicative of a team's season so I'm not going to plan the parade yet but if nothing else can this game put to rest two things; 1) The pre-season has no relevance! 2) Power rankings and the so-called experts that contribute to them are of little true meaning. Oh and speaking of crow, where the Bear's clearly superior? I'm as happy as anyone to see the Bills win but Manuel still needs to learn how to look at all his receivers if he ever hopes to be better than average. I'm happy for the win at this point, though. Edited September 7, 2014 by Drunkard
dudacek Posted September 7, 2014 Report Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) You know, that's pretty much the team the coaching staff designed. The running game takes the lead, EJ takes care of the ball, the skill guys make plays and the defence is stout enough while forcing turnovers. I don't think the bears are a great team, but that doesn't change the fact the Bills played well. PS Corey Graham looked outstanding out there. Edited September 7, 2014 by dudacek
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