Archives for October 21, 2012

‘Bills 30, Titans 17.’

‘”It’s good news, bad news,” Ryan said. “Let’s face it: We’re tied for first in our division, so that’s great. We’re also tied for last. It’s a little depressing.”‘

‘Buffalo is 31st in total defense, last against the run, second-last in points allowed, 21st in total offense, 29th in passing yards per game.’

‘For example, Johnson claims that he drove straight through from Rochester to San Francisco in 42 hours two weeks ago for the Bills’ game against the 49ers. Then, joined by some other Bills followers, he made the trek to Phoenix and telecommuted to work. After last Sunday’s win over the Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., he dropped his wife off at the Phoenix airport, and headed to Albuquerque, N.M., for a 5-hour nap before driving 28 hours back to Rochester.’

‘If ever there’s a year when the Bills have a chance to end their 12-year playoff drought, this would appear to be it. However, winning a game such as this one against the Titans is a must if they hope to achieve that elusive goal.’

‘”Yes he has not had as many yards and the statistics are down,” Gailey added. “But I am telling you, defensive coaches hold their breath every time he touches (the ball).”‘

Preview: Tennessee Titans (2-4) at Buffalo Bills (3-3) (Nashville Tennessean)

Titans-Bills Flashback: Fumble Recoveries, Long TD Key Win (TitansOnline.com)

‘Home game aside, the Bills grade out very favorably against the Titans. Their offense just isn’t quite as explosive with Matt Hasselbeck at quarterback, and their weaknesses on that side of the ball play right in to the perceived strengths of the Buffalo Bills defense. This game will ultimately be decided by how the defensive tackles perform against a weaker interior offensive line in combination with Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller being able to establish themselves like they did against Arizona. It could be the week for Ryan Fitzpatrick to have a solid game at least. However, if he isn’t going early it should be the Jackson and Spiller show from that point forward.’

‘”David (Nelson) and Donald are very different players,” Fitzpatrick said. “They bring different things to the table. When you look at the type of player Donald is playing against the Patriots, he caught a quick slant in the slot and took it 68 yards for a touchdown. That’s everything that we see in Donald. He’s very physical, he’s explosive and he can run after the catch. We have to get him more opportunities in there. We have to get him the ball more in space because of the things that we think he can do.”‘

‘That’s why, after nearly 20 years of changing locations each season, the group settled in 2010 at the welcoming McNamara’s Irish Pub. Gamedays with these Backers are less of a rowdy scene from the Rockpile at Ralph Wilson Stadium and more of a place for parents to teach their kids the traditions of Bills football and share memories amongst new and old friends.’