It’s very difficult for any professional team — including the Buffalo Bills — to grow into a powerhouse in their league. Period. Some teams have already done it, some are on the verge and some are just not even close.
For the Buffalo Bills, many people thought we were on the verge of something great this season. At times, we’ve shown exactly that. However, we have once again failed to live up to the expectations set forth by ourselves — despite still having a slim chance of making the playoffs.
16 years — potentially going on 17 years — is a long time without a playoff game.