OldNMBillsFan

The Tuck rule was his most famous call. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Coleman

Cower also said on the pregame that its crazy to keep changing coaches every couple years and that Marrone needs to be given a chance. Its difficult for the players to keep learning new systems. They never become experts at the system. I honestly don't think hardly any of the coaches on the list would even come to Buffalo. Hell, Chip Kelly wouldn't come here. He basically said he would go back to Oregon before he came here.

"What we've got here is a failure to communicant" Cool Hand luke

The Quarterback, Brad Johnson, was Tampa Bay's starting QB in 2001. The final year Dungy was coach. Gruden did not bring Johnson to Tampa bay. In 2002 after winning the Super Bowl Tampa Bay had 7 players selected to the Pro Bowl. Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Shelton Quarles, Simeon Rice, Warren Sapp, Brad Johnson, and Mike Astott. All 7 played in 2001 under Dungy. And that did not include their #1 receiver, Keyshawn Johnson. Not one was brought in by Gruden. The core of the Team was not brought in by Gruden. In fact, Grudens first year was his most successful. As the core group left, so did the success of Tampa Bay.

The question of signing Hughes was asked early in the season. Chris brown gave his opinion, It is question 4. He basically says that the the amount of money Hughes may be asking for, added to what Williams, Williams, and Dareus will be making, would eat up a significant portion of the salary cap just for the defensive line. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2014/08/15/fan-friday-8-15/

Crazy isn't it.

McKelvin knew better. McKelivin did the same thing in 2009 against the Patriots. We were winning with about 2 minutes left. New England kicks it off after their score. It was about 3 yards deep. What does McKelvin do, he brings it out. The Patriots strip him of the ball. The Patriots score and win the game. At least no one vandalized his yard this time,

It was good to see this young offensive line have a good game. They have another big test on Thursday. If the offensive line can keep improving, the Bills, with that stout D, could finish stronger than many expect. GO BILLS!!!!

After 9 games, their record in 2012 was 3-6; 2013 3-6; 2014 5-4; How is that going in the wrong direction?

Why is it that Marrone is held accountable for the the failures of the Offence, but is given no credit for the success of the Defense? Dareus was very average until Marrone arrived. In 2012 the defense was 22nd, 5.6 yards allowed per play. In 2013 it was 4th, 4.9 yards allowed per play. This year they are 4th again with 4.9 yards per play. I agree that the offence needs improvement, but IMO the overall team is still much better now than it was when he took over. Only giving him 1 1/2 seasons to overcome the past failures of 14 years is not enough time. I believe calling for his head, bringing in another coach nobody wants, and starting all over again is crazy talk giving the direction of the team.

Unless this is a new fire Hackett thread, or fire Marrone thread, expect it to be closed. Please use the search function. I thought the O line did a hell of a job.

It is not all bad. The Bills are 7th for Red Zone attempts per game. They are getting there,they just need to complete the drive. http://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/red-zone-scoring-attempts-per-game

I thought the O line played well too. Several times, Orton had a lot more time than he thought. Their continued improvement can get this offence rolling. There is a lot of football left to play. GO Bills!!!

We will know more Thursday night. I have always thought it would come down to the final game of the season against NE. They are only 2 losses behind NE. They need wins against Miami and the Jets. If they did win those games and go to New England 1 loss behind, a win would win the Division. I know New England looks unbeatable, but so did Pittsburgh. GO BILLS!!!!

LOL And who was his first Head coach hired at the Sabres, The highly sought after Ted Nolan. That's the best they could get???? The fumbles and early dropped passes are what ultimatley cost us the game. I agree, Marrone and crew needs to improve also. I think they will. They are still 5 and 4. For what its worth, i thought the offensive line did a hell of a job in pass protection as the game went on. This is a young team, with a young coaching staff and GM. I like the direction this team is going. GO Bills!!!!!!!!!!!

I am amazed by all these fire the coach threads. It is easy to say fire the coach. Hell, the Bills are experts at it. The hard part is getting a good coach to come to Buffalo. No amount of money will bring an experienced, successful coach to Buffalo. IMO Marrone is as good as is going to get. He is young, but improving. Last years problems he said he would fix; Challenge Flags, Run Defense, Special Teams, Lack of depth at running back. IMO He is a good coach who will get better over time.

I thought the coaching was adequate to win. Leave it to McKelvin to loose another game by fumbling.

Randy Moss's first 8 games of his rookie season. 30 Receptions, 593 yards, 6 TDs Sammy Watkins first 8 games. 38 receptions, 590 Yards, 5 TDs His numbers are about equal half way through the season. It will be interesting to see what Sammy will do the second half of the season. GO Bills!!!

Payton has no zip on the ball. All of his passes look weak, even the ones he gets to step into.

IMO Orton is more than capable of being our franchise QB. I look at Eli, a player that has 2 Superbowl MVP's. His statistics and QB performance are very average, if not worse. Even in the years he won the Superbowl's, he was not stellar. The NY Giants have always won Superbowl's with average QB's. Joe Flacco is another example. What they have in common is a strong Defense. I believe the Bills have a SB caliber defense, requiring only slightly above average play from the QB. I believe Orton will do what no other Bills QB has done in 14 years. From what i have seen of Kyle so far, he is our Franchise QB. Until he sucks. GO BILLS!!!

Pegula is cheap. He does not want to spend the points.

That is why winning the Division is important. The last game of the season against NE could determine the Division Champs. GO BILLS!!!!!!

Its a good thing i am old. Memory is the first thing to go.

Looking forward to being at the game. Definitely going to do my part in creating some noise. Go Bills

LOL Please post the photos.