Archive for September, 2009

This one really surprised me.  Does anyone remember last year when Walker stood in for Jason Peters in the first couple games at left tackle?  He played pretty well.  As I recall, he didn’t give up any sacks when he did that.   I don’t understand where the love was lost.   Has he really played that poorly this preseason?   Now the Bills... »

If I were coaching, I would be using Maybin on every single third and long against the Patriots (if there even are any).  I would let Brady know that this guy is gunning for him on every obvious passing situation.  Brady is far less effective under pressure.    You would have to have Maybin in as an extra pass rusher, not... »

Nobody expected Rhodes to win a position as a starter on this team.  But the Bills apparently like Xavier Omon more than Rhodes.  That seems a little strange.  Were they watching the same preseason games as we were?   Rhodes was the superior performer by far compared to Omon.  His yards per carry was 3.4 compared to Omon’s 2.7  At 2.7 yards... »

  Jauron said that the offense was not simple enough for him.  Obviously Schonert believes that teams who complicate things will be more successful.  I have to side with Jauron on this one.  And, I base my reasoning on two great teams in the 1990’s, the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos. Marv Levy, Jim Kelly and Ted Marchibroda agreed that part... »

Buffalo Bills Defense:   To be a contender in this league a team needs a solid defense.  Defenses win in the playoffs.  Defenses win championships.   The two primary components of a great defense are excellent linebacker play and a good pass rush.  Unfortunately, the Buffalo Bills are weak in both areas.  Having a good pass rush makes everyone on that defense a little... »