Archives for September 2010

‘We needed to do something to create a spark for our offense. We’ve been very lethargic the first couple of weeks and we’re trying to find the right combination for our football team. Obviously, that one wasn’t what it needed to be so we changed some running backs, we changed some other people around, some receivers, and we thought it was time to change the quarterback and see if this one gives us a little bit better opportunity to win.’

‘”It surprised me,” Edwards said. “I understand it’s a business and we need a win and we need a spark and that’s what I was told by Chan. I told Chan I’m going to handle myself like a professional and get here every day and find a way to help this team win. That’s the bottom line. I’m not going to hang my head. I’m obviously frustrated and disappointed, but it’s a long season and things can change and I’ll still be ready to go.”‘

‘This marks the fourth time in Evans’ seven years in Buffalo the team has switched starters due to performance.’

‘When asked what needs to be fixed to rebound from the team’s 0-2 start, Stroud had just a one word answer. “Everything,” he said.’

‘"It depends on the package," Gailey said. "That all depends on the packages that we deal with. We’re trying to develop packages for each of our guys and it depends on which packages we go with."’

‘Anderson, who rushed for 2,009 yards and 17 touchdowns on 444 carries at Tulane, originally joined the Bills as an undrafted free agent on Aug. 16 before being released.’

‘Anderson, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Tulane, first joined the Bills on Aug. 16th to help fill a void after both Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch were lost to injury on the first series of the team’s preseason opener at Washington.’

‘This all but signals the end of Edwards’ career with the Bills, especially since Gailey had such a quick hook. Barring an injury or a historically bad performance by Fitzpatrick or even Brian Brohm, Edwards may never play again this season.’

‘A quick comparison of the Buffalo and Green Bay rosters tells the story almost as clearly as the action on the field did. The Packers are full of home-grown talent, boasting a bevy of key first round picks on both sides of the ball – Aaron Rodgers (24th, ’05), Nick Barnett (23rd, ’03), A.J. Hawk (5th, ’06), and Clay Matthews (26th, ’09), to name a few.’

‘The offensive line isn’t very good. There will be games where Fitz looks just as bad as Edwards, or throws ducks, but fact of the matter is you can feel a whole lot better about winning before the Week Six bye with Fitz under center.’

‘Chris Kelsay seems like a decent guy who works hard. That said, I think he might have trouble covering Jonathan Stupar. Kelsay covering Jermichael Finley simply is ridiculous.’

‘”If there’s a definite pecking order then you stay with that pecking order,” Gailey said. “But when you have three quality backs then you try to keep a fresh guy on the field at all times.”‘

‘Weren’t you sick to your stomach watching Clay Matthews – one of several guys the Bills could have/should have picked instead of Maybin – beating the pulp out of Edwards?’

‘After watching Andrew Luck perform in Stanford’s 68-24 romp over Wake Forest Saturday night (the kickoff was 11:25 p.m., so you might have missed it), I not only believe he has the talent to start for the Bills next season and become the franchise’s long-awaited "franchise quarterback," I believe he could start for the Bills and be an improvement this Sunday.’