Archives for December 6, 2009

‘”I thought the offensive line executed well and Marshawn hit the hole,” interim head coach Perry Fewell said. “When he saw the hole he hit the crease and the explosion was good by Marshawn. He took advantage of some opportunities out there in that ball game and you saw Marshawn Lynch run. So we were very encouraged by that.”‘

‘The main reason I’m touting Mike Martz for the head coach of the Buffalo Bills is his reputation as an offensive genius. Buffalo has the makings for a decent defense, but the offense needs a complete overhaul in terms of philosophy. The Bills need to attack instead of playing conservatively and hoping not to make mistakes.’

‘Buffalo allows 172.1 yards per game on the ground, 11 more than anyone else in the league heading into Sunday’s games. The total ties the winless 2008 Detroit Lions for the second-worst average since 1988. Only the 2006 Indianapolis Colts yielded more yards per game (173.0) over the past two decades.’

‘There is no doubt the Bills can build a home-field advantage in Toronto, based on what we saw versus the Jets.’

‘December football in Western New York is when the Bills have the advantage as southern teams aren’t used to the frigid weather. And though Bills fans are enjoying unusually warm weather, a game inside a dome posed problems no one expects during a “home” Bills game. “It was more humid and hot than we anticipated today and so we had several guys going in and out because of the humidity,” Fewell said.’

‘The scenario is supposed to be, when Bills’ owner Ralph Wilson dies, Toronto makes a successful bid to buy the franchise and moves it to Canada. But after two regular-season contests into the eight-game deal – including three exhibitions – you have to wonder.’

‘So I’m developing some things we actually know about the Bills, but I need the help of everyone. I’m going to put down some simple facts about what the Bills have and need, and you tell me what to change. My hope would be that by the offseason, we can feel pretty confident about what we want the new guy in charge to do.’

‘Well, Bills fans, how many times have we seen this before? Buffalo gets a national TV game, and lays out a clunker yet again. I don’t even think mentioning, the last three Monday night games is worthwhile, because it will bring back painful memories. This was the perfect opportunity to impress any potential A list head coaching candidate out there, and the Bills failed to do that in a 19-13 loss in Toronto.’