Archives for October 3, 2005

‘You refused to throw against a banged up Falcons secondary and abandoned the run against a Saints defense that couldn’t stop it. What is the logic behind the offensive play calling right now?’

‘Mr. Donahoe, when your team’s starting running back rushes for 5.25 yards per carry, how is it possible to not give him more than 16 carries?’

‘Can you really have a quarterback controversy if both guys stink?’

‘Defensive tackle Ron Edwards had tests Monday to determine the severity of a right shoulder injury, leaving his status uncertain for Buffalo’s game against Miami this weekend.’

‘So, let Losman play, and just see what happens, no matter how horrible the results. It can only help. If the kid shows promise-any promise-for optimism in 2006, the season will be a success even if they end up 5-11. If he still looks like a guy that couldn’t cut it in the XFL in week 17, well then hey, our bad, let’s make some offseason moves in the summer and prepare for 2006. But, if you want to use a stopgap in Holcomb, go for it. However, I can guarantee you that the Bills will go nowhere for another five years if that decision is made. Kelly Holcomb is Kelly Holcomb. There is a reason why the Browns of all teams do not have him any more. Let’s not get nutty here.’

‘What’s certain is this, the learning curve for Losman is considerably wider than anticipated. And, given Buffalo’s continued defensive indifference (more on that in a moment), it’s looking more and more as if this will be a painful, learning season for Losman with way too few wins for Bills’ fans.’

‘The hotel was decorated with Buffalo Bills banners at every turn and the bar was packed as early as 4 p.m. with fans dressed in Bills gear from head-to-toe. The highlight of the evening however, was an exclusive question and answer session with Tom, in which the team’s President spent over 30 minutes discussing the direction of the team and the progress of some of the younger players.’

‘Today’s 53.4 average was 3rd highest by Bill in single game, and was 2nd highest of Moorman’s career.’

‘Willis McGahee rushed 16 times for 84 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry but did not get the ball enough. Had Willis gotten around 30 touches, Buffalo probably would have won the game since he tore up the New Orleans’ defense all day.’

‘The Bills’ offense has produced just three touchdowns in four games and has just three second-half points all season.’

‘But when the Bills absolutely needed a stop, they couldn’t get it.’

‘There are so many problems with the Bills right now, you hardly know where to begin.’

‘Terrence McGee went left, then right, then left again. When it was over, he had pulled off one of the most amazing kickoff returns you will ever see.’

‘Quote of the Day: Eric Moulds, asked what happened to the offense after the opening drive: “They made the adjustments and we didn’t. . . . This is a game of adjustments, and if you don’t make good adjustments, you don’t give yourself a chance to win.”‘

‘Coaching: F

Should have passed more last week and run more this week. The coaches must find some way to get offense moving.’