Those 90's Dolphins teams could never stop the screen pass to Thurman Thomas. They kept doing it over and over and we got dominated because of it.I hated the Jim Kelly era Bills (jealousy?); probably more than today's Josh Allen era Bills. To me, the reason for this is actually the Dolphins team. Buffalo went to four straight Super Bowls in the early 90s (losing all four). During that time, Marino and the Dolphins were also a playoff team, but Miami only won the Division once, and were usually in 2nd place behind the Bills. The worst part was Miami facing Buffalo in the playoffs several times and losing. IMO, the reason they kept losing was the same as Marino losing to Montana in the Super Bowl; the Bills and 49ers had a much stronger team overall than Miami had. I was sure that if Miami could've got past Buffalo, they might have won one (or more) of those Super Bowls, but they just didn't match up well against those Bills.
Back to the present, and Buffalo (with Allen) has been the Division Champion for several years now and were usually among the favorites to reach the Super Bowl. However, the difference with this Bills team is that they always fell short of the big game. And, during these recent years of Buffalo dominance, Miami has been a consistently mediocre .500 team, so while they might sneak out a win here and there, they've never been much of a threat to the Allen-led Bills. This is why I hate the old Bills more; they kept Miami from advancing in the playoffs, while Miami's recent teams were not playoff-caliber teams, and in the rare case that they snuck in, they were immediately embarrassed and sent home.
But today, things are different! Allen's Bills aren't as dominant and intimidating as Kelly's Bills were, as evidenced by Miami almost winning in the playoffs last year with Skylar Thompson. And, the best part is that for this second season under McDaniel and Tua, Miami finally has a highly efficient passing game and running game, and once the new defense under Fangio gets up to speed, they should show Buffalo (and the world) that they are the rightful owners of the AFC East Crown, and playoff opponents will bow before the Crown once again!
Bills Week!
- Thread starter mekadave
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I said before LAST season that all I wanted was to play Buffalo 17 straight games, fugg the schedule we had.
I am still confident as all hell but they do have some quality components that you have to take very seriously.
But its time to really let them know we are going to be the contenders from this division, moving forward.
I am still bitter about all the missed calls against Tre'Davious White.
I am still confident as all hell but they do have some quality components that you have to take very seriously.
But its time to really let them know we are going to be the contenders from this division, moving forward.
I am still bitter about all the missed calls against Tre'Davious White.
OttawaFinsUp
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I could see this being an old fashioned shoot out where it’s decided by who has the ball last or getting extra possessions because of turnovers.
Of course I want to win. I even think we have a decent chance to win.
But if I'm honest we are still missing a few pieces. We need help at LB'er. Guys that can erase Allen's ability to be a running threat and cover backs and TE's. We need a RB that is money at converting on 3rd/4th and short. We need to get younger and cheaper at outside CB's. We need another Zach Sieler , a good cheap DT that just gets the job done. Not sure we can justify what Wilkins might think he deserves.
We have made serious headway and I think Buffalo is on the decline. Once you have to pay your QB it is hard to field a complete team. Makes me wonder if we will ever see the day where teams trade the likes of a Tua/Burrow/Herbert for a couple of firsts, move up in the draft, and get a new QB every five years.
But if I'm honest we are still missing a few pieces. We need help at LB'er. Guys that can erase Allen's ability to be a running threat and cover backs and TE's. We need a RB that is money at converting on 3rd/4th and short. We need to get younger and cheaper at outside CB's. We need another Zach Sieler , a good cheap DT that just gets the job done. Not sure we can justify what Wilkins might think he deserves.
We have made serious headway and I think Buffalo is on the decline. Once you have to pay your QB it is hard to field a complete team. Makes me wonder if we will ever see the day where teams trade the likes of a Tua/Burrow/Herbert for a couple of firsts, move up in the draft, and get a new QB every five years.
Went to undergrad from 85 to 89 in Buffalo and it was common to see players out at the college bars since there is no night life in the city itself. Seeing Bruce Smith in person made you realize how massive NFL players really are. That dude was a baller and had some classic battles with Richmond Webb.
I remember when I could go playing in the swamp, or go fishing when we played the Jills because we beat them 2X a season for 10 years. They flipped the script on us later on because they drafted in the first 2 picks for years because of it. They are still 0 for Super Bowl and I don't see them getting there this year... Because of us!
jfleag61
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I would lose my voice screaming "stop the screen" at the TV over and over!
this is the type of game where in the past we could have made a statement but instead we laid an egg.......so this week we get another chance to make a statement and retain what's rightfully ours.......first place in the divison.
This has to be the week/year
This has to be the week/year
Joe Dolfan
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And first place in the conference
Exactly
Gotta say, Ive been to a LOT of Fins games, Ive never heard that song before. lol
How does the tune go?
