Dan

He played better than Poz. Just sayin..

Why are the Bills the only team in the league dumb enough to throw WR screens with no one blocking the CB covering said WR?

Are they all really discussing the Cowboys not making the playoffs because of one play in week 1? Or the Bears making the playoffs because they won in week 1? Or CJ being on pace for 2,500 yards after week 1? Or any of the other hype after 1 week of football?? Seriously, I know they have to hype stuff. But, are they going completely over the ledge or do I just not remember it from the past?

I think another thing to look for will be how long before Trent throws the ball. A good QB getting blitzed gets rid of the ball within 2-3 seconds, as soon as he plants his back foot. I'm fairly certain the line won't hold up and give him a nice pocket to survey the field. So, he's got to recognize where the blitz is, make a quick decision, and throw the ball. My guess... there won't be a pocket nor will Trent plant his foot and throw. Hence, the pass rush will continue all day and completely shut the offense down. I truly hope to be wrong.

I don't have much to add to the content of the thread, because it's all been said and resaid to death. However, after reading 12 pages (mostly), I can say with certainty: 1. Lori - it's nice to see you post (even if sparingly). It's nice to have genuine and well-supported facts interjected into a discussion. It makes it so much easier for those of us without knowledge to more accurately gain knowledge and form an opinion. 2. Mr Weo - you're an idiot. Are you seriously debating with an AP reporter about how a reporter does their job? Think about that... you're tallking to a reporter about how a reporter does his/her job and you think he's wrong. What's next - debating with SDS how message boards are maintained?

I'm confused? Isn't there an NFL team in Cleveland called the Browns? You sound like the guy that cheats on his girlfriend 5 minutes after they get in a bad fight and when she's surprised says, "but we broke up." As others have said, the Jets won't ever move. Why not cheer for them? Or how about the Redskins or Cowboys? Lots of teams have little to no chance of ever moving. Be honest with yourself and us; you just felt like cheering for the Packers cause you like them. No need for false pretenses.

Good points, but... (1) The Bills' O-line hasn't' been able to effectively pick up a blitz or protect the QB in over a decade. (2) The Bills haven't had a QB that can be accurate downfield in about 6 or 7 years. (3) The Bills have a QB that's afraid to throw the ball and prefers to run backwards. So, in conclusion, if the Bills have to rely on their passing game to win this game... well, they're not going to win.

Exactly. Why? With 3 supposed top tier backs, we only run 17 times? Gailey needs to figure out pretty quick where the stregth of this team is... and it's not at the QB position. I think it's entirely possible. Everything about the guy says he lacks the confidence of a leader, from his body language to his press conferences to his demeanor on the field. I've never played organized football. But, I've watched a heck of a lot of it and I've never seen a nonchalant, taking what the defense gives him QB lead a team to any measure of success. I'm sure the other players haven't either.

Evans tries, but fails to hide frustration. "Gailey put his trust in quarterback Trent Edwards, who had a miserable afternoon against a swarming Miami defense in the windy conditions at Ralph Wilson Stadium." And therein lies the problem. As also noted in a D&C article: "...head coach Chan Gailey figured the only way to attack was through the air. However, with Trent Edwards reverting to his reliance on short passes, and the offensive line unable to give him enough time to do much of anything else, the passing game was muted as well." The problem on Sunday was Chan thought he could turn the game over to Trent. What I can only hope he's now realized is that Trent cannot handle the job. The only way this team will find even modest success with Trent at QB is with a stong run game. They need to flip the numbers and run 37 times and pass 17. Otherwise, we'll lose every game until Trent gets his annual injury. There have been several threads about how bad some of the other QBs around the league looked. But, what these people are over looking is at least they tried to play the position. Sanchez for all his suckiness tried to throw the ball, he just happened to be facing the Ravens D. Trent, on the other hand, doesn't even try. You can't be an NFL QB and be afraid to throw the ball. It's really just that simple. Here's to hoping Chan realized what so many of us already know... you cannot put the game in Trent's hands. Establish a run game, use the wildcat, do anything; but do not rely on Trent to throw the ball 35-40 times a game.

I, honestly, can't even imagine Edwards playing like Rivers is tonight. Rivers is mad, yelling at his linemen, throwing the ball into double covered guys, literally lifting that team on his back. And he's gotten them to within a TD. Trent would be sitting on the sideline, looking sad and depressed because he's got more film to look at tomorrow. KC crowd is rocking that place tonight. Hope they get this win.

Not that I in any way endorse Colt Brennan; but Trent has been the unquestioned starter since the first year he was in the league. When has he ever.... ahhh screw it... it really doesn't matter Chan's sticking with Trent and we're stuck with looking inept... this sucks

Would that be the same defense that registered 3 sacks and several QB pressures? How is that a lack of pass rush? The Bills O line also gave up 3 sacks, so I guess the Dolphins didn't get much pass rush either?

I'd rather have a QB that looks good on Sunday, than one that looks good on Friday.

The problem with the run game is you have to be able to back the defense off the line, at least with the appearance of a passing game. The Fins did exactly what everyone has done for years... they stacked the line and dared Trent to beat them. The line, as bad as they may be, are only 5 guys trying to block 8 guys on 9 out of 10 plays. The QB has to make a play here and there to back the LBers off. Until we have a QB that can do that, our run game will continue to look bad and people will start trying to run CJ out of town by mid season. Sadly, I have to agree with you.

I would have replaced him before the game started. But, that's just me.

When you're down by a score, late in the 4th quarter, get the ball twice, and in 7 attempts don't throw the ball past the LOS once.... you deserve to be laughed at and disrespected. Bottomline, start playing like an NFL team and maybe the analysts will start talking about them like they're an NFL team. Until then...

I'm just so sick of watching the Bills look completely inept, unable to execute even the most basic of offensive plays. Yet, every other team in the league seems to be able to convert 3rd downs, throw the ball down the field, hit receivers in stride, run for a yard on 3rd down, etc. I guess we really are the worst team in the league because flipping through most of the other games; it's night and day watching the Bills in comparison to just about everyone else.

By open, I assume you mean standing still, looking back at Trent, with no defenders within 5 yardsof him?

I'm fairly certain you're not going to see that, considering we haven't seen it in 3 years with him as the unquestioned starter. Oh... he may be playing.. but a leader he is not.

What makes this all so bad.... this was actually a pretty average game for Trent. He has and will play much worse.

Best thing Gailey could do is leave Edwards on the bench. He's done absolutely nothing this game. ahhh hell... I'd leave the whole offense on the bench.

But you forgot to mention he was drafted #8, so nothing he says or does is good enough. Other than that.. spot on.

If 'B' stands for 'Best'... then I agree. I love Gus calling a game. I'd much rather have a guy yelling.. he's got running from cop speed.. as CJ is breaking a long TD run; over a blandly monotone Joe Buck... and its a nice gainer down the sideline.. call. And Tasker is good as well, IMO. He doesn't ballwash the Bills, because... there's been almost nothing good to say about their play on the field for years. For me, Gus and Steve is a great draw for the home opener.

God forbid one of our players actually go into the season opener with some confidence and expecting to win. So most of the posters here are getting bent out of shape because Donte is confident the Bills are going to win? And how is this bad? Because he actually said it out loud? Sounds like the fans are the bigger pansies to me.

Now that's hurts. ...take it back.