Archives for September 2014

‘With that disclaimer out of the way, there is another simple truth from the team’s loss to Houston: the Bills should have won that game, and the poorly timed and inaccurate passes from Manuel’s arm played a big role in preventing the team from starting the season 3-1.’

‘As for me, I have maintained the Bills should let Manuel play the entire season and then evaluate his future with the team. I’ll be honest with you. I’m having a real hard time trying to make the case to stay with that plan.’

‘Obviously what matters more is how the team feels about Manuel. There were some examples on Sunday of receivers gesturing towards Manuel about ball placement on throws. He threw passes last week that put his guys on the train tracks.’

‘With all these stupid, stupid rules to help receivers, how is Woods not being held or interfered with there? Didn’t deserve it, but man.’

‘Another year with a good start only to see it come crashing down quickly. All the good vibes with the 2-0 start have washed away thanks to back to back losses with tough matchups ahead the next two weeks. Yes there is optimism with the ownership change but that change alone can’t wash away 14 years of disappointments. This was just another Sunday that felt very similiar to so many losses over the years. We were allowed to think for a minute that the Bills may pull it out as they crossed midfield in the final 90 seconds of the game but as this team has done so often over the years they let us down with a terrible interception as the poor play at quarterback over the years continues.”

‘Nathaniel Hackett fell in love with the passing game as they threw way too much. The play calling is too conservative and they are playing not to make a mistake. This week they made those mistakes.’

‘The Bills lost a pair of defensive starters to knee injuries. Both Nigel Bradham and Kyle Williams left the game in the second half and did not return. Ron Brooks also left the game with a shoulder injury.’

‘Bills 17, Texans 14.’

‘Are they the team that went to Chicago to knock off the Bears in Week 1 before returning home and dominating the division rival Miami Dolphins, or are they the Bills that looked outmatched against the San Diego Chargers in Week 3?’

‘Pick plays, also known as rub routes, have been around forever. High schools run them effectively. But they’ve been more noticeable because they offer a pointed rebuttal to the aggressive, man-to-man defenses that have gained popularity in recent years.’

‘Manuel needs to unshackle himself soon and play the kind of game that skeptics expect from a franchise QB, one where the man playing football’s most vital position seizes command and makes the team and the offense his own.’

‘Bills 24, Texans 20.’