It's a hard day to type about the Bills. Are you excited because the team seemingly issued an indictment against Dick Jauron? Are you miserable because you think the team is now closer to the No. 14 pick instead of No. 4, and that's going to somehow make or break the 2010 campaign for your beloved Bills? Are you still trying to make either heads or tails out of what you just witnessed? Are you ready to pregame for Bruce Springsteen and what could be the last E-Street show ever, taking place right in your backyard?
Yes.
I'm not going to lie to you... there's going to be a lot of sarcasm happening in this space today...
-- Perry Fewell's modus operandi may just be to look as little like Dick Jauron as possible.
Bills PR: "Perry, would you like to wear sunglasses today?"
Perry: "No, thanks. I'm good."
Bills PR: "How about a nice pair of slacks?"
Perry: "Eh...."
Bills PR: "Safari hat?"
Perry: "GET AWAY FROM ME!"
-- Seems like the majority of Bills fans got exactly what they wanted. They learned that this team does have heart, Terrell Owens isn't all washed-up, a quarterback can function behind this line and the defense isn't miserable... all with a loss to move them close to the top of the draft. Being a Bills fan in 2009: INCREDIBLE!!!
-- After the late Mike Sims-Walker touchdown, the world of Buffalo Bills fans learned of a brand new face -- the Perry Fewell "How did that just happen?" face. It was amusing, but only because the Bills are already out of the playoffs.
-- Paul Posluszny had a boatload of tackles, but made a major read mistake on the successful two-point conversion. My dad was screaming for 10 seconds before the snap, "Garrard is going to run!"
-- Man, is that Terrell Owens guy washed up or what? Sure, it was against inexperience cornerbacks, but it appears he -- as well as the rest of the Bills receivers -- have the ability to get open.
-- You know who I blame for the defense wearing down? That 98-yard touchdown pass to Owens. If that was a long drive, the Jaguars would've never had the chance to ravage the Bills' exhausted defense. If I could take that touchdown back, I would! No big plays! They torture your defense!
-- If you were going to indict Trent Edwards for anything, it might be the fact that the 98-yard TD would've never happened under his control. Fitzpatrick used almost the entire play clock after he spotted the opportunity, and then threw the football as far as he could at the right moment. It's hard to imagine Edwards' brain wouldn't have been screaming "NO SAFETY! NO SAFETY!" the entire time.
-- Lee Evans, too! Washed-up City, Pop: No. 83. Did you see his circus catch in the end zone that was eventually called back on a Jonathan Scott being not-so-good at football penalty? Yeah, that dude really wimps out around physical contact!
-- On Fitzpatrick's flip to Josh Reed after escaping a pass rush, I screamed, "Flutie Magic!" I don't know why, but it was fun.
-- It looked like Trent Edwards didn't have anywhere to check down to, so he just tucked his hands in his shoulder pads. Man, Nick, that was unnecessary!
Stat line I enjoyed:
Owens, nine catches, 197 yards, TD
-- I wish he could've gotten three more yards, not just for his 200 mark, but Fitzpatrick was three yards away from 300, which has been a nasty number for Buffalo to top in recent seasons.
Stat line I didn't enjoy:
Jacksonville, 8-of-15 on third down
-- The Bills defense did play well enough in this contest, but all it would've taken was one more third-down stop, or a less than 50 percent failure rate, to put a "W" on the board.
Game ball:
Owens
Moment of the game: Kyle Williams hit on David Garrard that disloged Garrard's helmet strap. Wow. I was worried we'd see Garrard's head rolling around somewhere. The beauty of the hit was that it wasn't helmet-to-helmet -- the force of the hit was enough to rock the Jacksonville signal caller's world.
Lastly... I had fun watching the Bills this week. Next week: Home game. I feel like that should mean "win" for once... if the defense can again play the run alright. The "Wildcat" is going to be a real issue, and eventual spell dooms for the Bills. Miami 23, Buffalo 17.
This season is over. Let's figure out the Sabres problems. Any funds yet for a new billboard???
Fire Regeir and Ruff!
11/22/2009 4:37PM
Dano
'new' coach, same old results. That offensive line is just killing this team with all the penalties and poor blocking. This teams destiny was determined when the idiots in Buffalo's management agreed this was the lineup to go into the season with.
11/22/2009 4:41PM
Maybin, Maybin Not
Tackles-0 Sacks-0 and this guy HELD OUT ??
11/22/2009 4:43PM
Idea
After the Bills finish 3-13, how about a consolation game at UB stadium Bills at Bulls?
11/22/2009 4:48PM
300?
The number 300 usually indiactes the yards against the bills. Didn't see the game but looked much better stat wise.
11/22/2009 4:53PM
hmmm
tired of the sit t.o. talk from media at least there is something for me to enjoy watching!
11/22/2009 4:55PM
Why do people act like Trent Edwards has never audibled on one-on-one coverage?
He has. He did it in the Tennessee game, and the Jets game, and the Saints game, and the Bucs game, and the Browns game.
Now, he didn't always make a good throw, but let's not get carried away here. The only difference between Edwards and Fitzpatrick there is that Fitzpatrick's prayer happened to be answered. Oh, and Fitzpatrick made maybe one good throw after that TD.
11/22/2009 5:04PM
Good loss
At least they looked competent for the most part, except for the end of the 1st half. Good job, keep up the "We're doing our best." Too bad about Eric Wood, that is not fun.
11/22/2009 5:10PM
Fitzpatrick
Completes one pass and all of a sudden he's Brady. You just can't get through one article without taking cheap shots at Edwards can you? So unprofessional.
11/22/2009 5:14PM
Decade of Defecating
Rooting for the Bills must be like choosing between diarrhea and constipation.
11/22/2009 5:25PM
coaching
Jauron taught them how to lose, so that's going to take a while to shake.
11/22/2009 5:33PM
Winners
All season long the Bills have lacked the winning attitude that playoff teams have. You first saw it in the loss to the Patriots to open the season and you saw it again today on Jacksonvilles winning drive. The players do not believe they can win, so they don't. Watch the patriots or Steelers or Colts no matter what the situation, those teams believe they can win. Winners find a way to win, losers find a way to lose.
11/22/2009 5:48PM
Ugh
My only problem with this game is that Terrell Owens now holds a Buffalo Bills record when I barely even consider him a Buffalo Bill...he won't be back next year and he doesn't practice on Fridays...he's not even on this team really.
11/22/2009 5:53PM
Bills Suck!
It dosn't matter who the Bills get as GM. It doesnt matter who the Bills get as coach. It doesn't matter who the Bills get for players. Know why? Because they have the same owner in Ralph Wilson.
11/22/2009 5:54PM
Injuries
Really? This many?
11/22/2009 5:55PM
Worst Franchise in sports
Yup, the Bills are the worst franchise is all of sports history. 50 years of losing says it all. And for those of you who will say what about 1988-1994, umm they lost. They never won a Superbowl! 50 years is a long long time.
11/22/2009 5:59PM
Did you see the other teams
Did you see some of the other teams with records close to Buffalo won today! That means we may get a better draft pick next year! Ya!
11/22/2009 6:01PM
Hot Lips
Time to hire Hot Lips who even at 70, may help cheer up their offensive line next week in the lockerroom.
11/22/2009 6:06PM
"a QB can function..."
Fitz was awful as usual. Hamden could have closed his eyes and heaved one to Owens too. Every football team in existance has that play. Get over it.
11/22/2009 6:13PM
Exactly what I wanted
I wanted to see a good game that kept me entertained. And I wanted a loss, to give us a good draft pick.
As for "fire regier, ruff" you're crazy.
11/22/2009 6:15PM
edwards
i think edward is a good smart qb he just needs a good oline if he gets another chance he will be good
11/22/2009 6:30PM
What did you expect besides same old Bills?
Bills almost pulled it off, but the game should have not been that close. Penalties on the TD's was what really sank the team today. I did like Fewell's energy on the sidelines, unfortunately, the Bills need alot more than a new coach, but itwas a bit refreshing not to see Juaron, or I would have been outside raking leaves for sure.
11/22/2009 6:41PM
THE BUNKY BILLS
RALH WILSON TIME TO CRACK OPEN THAT SAFE OF MONEY YOU HAVE!U MADE ALOT OF MONEY OFF OF HARD WORKING BUFFALO BILLS FANS.TIME TO PAY UP AND GEAT A REAL NFL TEAM!! THIS TEAM SUCKS!!!!!!!!
11/22/2009 6:46PM
the bird
didn't M. Lynch learn anything from Bud Adams about flipping off the fans of the opposing team. I wonder if the fine for lynch will be 250000 grand. If anything it proved that he has as little class as we thought he did.
11/22/2009 7:39PM
Trent
Hopefully, hes the last mad QB experiment from California. After Rob Johnson, JP Losman and now Trent Edwards, can we just move on and find a mentally tough QB that grew up in the East ?
11/22/2009 8:05PM
W-T-F!!!!
No matter what we do, we still can't get the job done...the hell with this team.
11/22/2009 8:56PM
Atleast they were competitive
This team needs to be overhauled,we all know that,buy atleast they played a good game and didn`t get embarrased.For you folks thinking we are playing for a draft pick,if we still have the same player personell and scouting dept in place next yr,its not going to matter who we draft.
11/22/2009 9:36PM
hmmmm
We blew another game in the 4th qtr...guess it wasnt coaching afterall, but the players. I listened to the post game show. Schopp and Bulldog dont like the way Coach talks after the game...too much like Jauron. I hope and pray our next coach gives simple yes and no answers just to get under these clowns' skin!
11/22/2009 9:39PM
Bright side
Next year starts a new decade
11/22/2009 9:58PM
Pastdue Bills
Your eviction notice is here
11/22/2009 10:02PM
nick misses out
enjoy that sell out Springsteen, you missed a real band tonight on the music awards, the black eyed peas
11/22/2009 10:38PM
although I like the idea
The analogy doesn't work in any sense. Decade of defecating would just about rule out constipation as a choice entirely.
but you know, poo.
11/22/2009 11:13PM
question for bills fans
has anyone ever told you that you and the bills really stink? LMFAO
11/22/2009 11:41PM
RE: Decade of Defacating
No, it's not a choice, it's a constant supply of Diarrhea - But at least it's our diarrhea.
11/23/2009 12:35AM
Nick
"Perry Fewell's modus operandi"? I have to google half of the words you use pal.. Break it down in English for us not so smart folk out there!
11/23/2009 1:15AM
Lynch - Worthless
Lynch couldnt walk of the field because he can't even run on the field. He wouldve never made it 3 yards. Glad you're injured like that lady you hit with your car
11/23/2009 1:55AM
Fitz and Trent
We all know Fitz sucks. We do. Nobody says he's Brady. The problem is people like you who think Trent is the answer. We'd rather see the no-talent guy who tries to play like a QB than the no-talent guy who's afraid to.
11/23/2009 4:17AM
Just wondering
I don't believe Fitzpatrick is the answer.
Just wondering, where are all the people who last season were saying "They saw everything they needed to. Edwards was the quarterback."??????
11/23/2009 5:49AM
why do they dress him?
WHY IS MAYBIN(ERIC FLOWERS II) STILL TAKING UP A ROSTER SPOT????? BOY IF ONLY WE HAD A FRONT OFFICE THAT SAW THAT ORYKOPE WOULDVE BEEN A BETTER PICK,EVEN RAY CHARLES SAW THAT
11/23/2009 6:32AM
Fitzpatrick
This guy is another genius from Harvard right? If he is so smart why the stupid run play at the end of first half. They had enough time with first down to throw three times to the end zone instead they burn off clock with a run and no timeouts. This guy is so smart he would install screen doors on a submarine.
11/23/2009 9:23AM
Trade Lynch and Byrd
Since we have a 100 and one things we need to fix on this team, we should be looking at getting as many draft picks next year as possible.
1st of all trade Lynch for a 1st and a 2nd or something close to that and Byrd for the same, since he is at his highest trade value right now.
Pick a LB, OL, DL, QB, DB and corner with those picks and our own pick in the 1st 2 rounds and pick up a good free agent in the OL or DL to help out.
Lynch is good but Jackson gets the same results if not more and Byrd is having a great year but I believe is a flash in the pan and he is awful at both covering receivers and stopping the run.
11/23/2009 10:35AM
Doormat Defense
As bad as this Offense is I shake my head each game when the TV announcers blame the defense for being on the field too long as a result of the ineffective offense. Hey the soft scheme D creates its own mess without the offense screw-ups thank you verymuch. The defense gives up far too many plays throughout the game to ever me to ever sustain the presence of a a competitive team.
11/23/2009 10:40AM
RE: Trade Lynch and Byrd
That is stupid. There is no way they would get more than a 2nd rounder for lynch, and you want to trade away Byrd who is showing promise as rookie then draft another defensive back? Thats just dumb. if anything they should try to trade Lee Evans so hecan salvage some of his career. I feel bad for that guy.
11/23/2009 10:50AM
Two Minutes of Chaos
Please can anybody tell me what jibberish could Alex van Pelt possibly be blowing in the Buffalo QB's earpieces during the last two minutes of these losses to make them appear like jittery Barney Fife on some amphetimine prduct. These guys run in circles, blindlessly heave the ball, run into their own blockers - its downright comical. Why don't they take a knee so hat we can all get up and change the channel to a more professional ending on another channel.
11/23/2009 11:15AM
Re: Two Minutes of Chaos
When the Bills have the last drive of the game, I turn down the volume on the TV and turn on Yakity Sax (the Benny Hill theme) and just try to enjoy it.
11/23/2009 12:00PM
Re: Two Minutes of Chaos
When Our offense trotts onto the field in the last two minutes I am partial to the Curley Shuffle from The Three Stooges collection!
11/23/2009 12:05PM
RE;Two Mins of Chaos
Lets not forget about our third down defense - every time the number three goes up on the down marker I pull out my tablecloth, wave it at my TV and and yell "OLAY".
11/23/2009 2:56PM
The Bungling Bills
The Debacle Continues.....
11/23/2009 4:12PM
It's dirty in here...
...get out the BROHM and sweep this season away.
11/25/2009 4:14AM
edwards
if you watch the game the only time trent audibles is to go to a run play cause he is afraid to throw.
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