Poeticlaw

Though we would like to believe the lost to the Steelers put the final nail in. This team according to my buddy is still very much alive. A miracle needs to happen for it to come to fruition but given Denver's remaining schedule is it possible that they could lose all three? Lets see New England, KC and Oakland is it possible. If it happens all the Bills need to do is win out. And ask for a few miracles along the way. Miami needs to lose 2 of 3 (all three if we don't look good in the tie breaker at the end of then season) , Baltimore needs to lose 2 of 3. Tennessee needs to lose 2 of 3. and Indy needs to lose 1. Do I think all these teams are going to tank down the finish. No I don't. But what I do see is the reason why Rex is still the head coach. We are mathematically in it and if all the pieces miraculously fall in place the team will be in the playoffs. Thus you cannot make the change at the helm at either QB or Head Coach until the FAT LADY officially sings her song. Provided we beat the Browns the only way we can be eliminated this week is with a loss or a Denver win. Which would mean that we are still playing meaningful games you don't throw in the towel when there are meaningful games left on the table. Don't get me wrong I think the season is over myself. But as my friend keeps pointing out to me there are still chances that we get in and as long as he has hope you cannot make a change and If I am Rex I am laying it out on the line win the next three games and see where the rest of the AFC lands.

I see the doom and gloom in the post about our playoff chances. I still believe there is a scenario that’s is going to play out. Look at the Pats Schedule they will lose their 3 away games I am almost willing to put money on that fact. So if the Patriots lose 3 of their next six games they will be 10-5 going up against us in the last game. If we win 4 of the next six games we will be 9-6 going into that last game. As long as we beat Miami and Jets we would be playing for the AFC East in that final game. Because if we beat the Pats we are tied in head to head but we will have the better division record. What better scenario could we ask for beat the Pats and we are in… Thoughts on this happening?

First we have to beat the Patriots the team that seems to control this teams psyche each season. Living in the New England area I would love to see this extremely meaningful game go our way for once. How often to we get a chance to knock the Patriots out of first place if we win. When was the last time the Pats lost their first two divisional games. ITs going to be a playoff atmosphere at the Ralph this week and if we truly want to be a playoff team and earn the respect of the league the Patriots are a MUST WIN game. I truly believe we will win and it will catapult this team to a true playoff contender. I also told my fellow Bills FAN that we would bench EJ and Orton would win his all his games but Denver and Greenbay.There is to much talent on this team not to make the playoffs this year. QB play is the only thing that has been holing us back and I think Orton can be our Trent Dilfer this season.

FINALLY a coach or Buffalo bill executive NOT conceding the division to the Pats and hoping for a wild card spot. Things are turning around just wait and see!!!!!

Cut Spencer johnson and chris kelsay use their combine 8 mil becuse neither one of them are worth the money and merrimen is worth somewher betwwen 5-8 so we got the money. I say worth the price hopefully more of a backloaded contract then a front loaded one

Absolutely I am so sure of this I already have a bet for the upcoming season. We are on the cusp of being a winning team. We have been losing for so long that we are overally critical of what is actually going right for this team that some of us are just dont want to take off the blinders quite yet because it is so painful. Look at the Superbowl teams. We beat one the first time around and had a 21-0 lead before it went arye. We had the Giants beat before the defense gave up the TD we are not as far off as people would think. A few good signings, a solid draft and some key undrafted depth and alot of luck on avoiding the injury bug and this team is in the playoffs next season.

Its very tiresome to see the majority blame fitz. However fitz played with several wrs/rotating lines and Rbs and witht he exception of the high turnover he has been the best QB we have had since Flutie was in the starting role. People are eluding the fact the Fitz has put the offense in a position to win 5 of those games we lost. Hes not a superhero and its hard to win a game with a minute left on a clock as a case on two of those 5 losses. But the defense cannot hold any opposing offense. The defense collapsed in Cinnicinati, Giants, Second game of the Jets, and the Titan game. More imoportantly they gave up 49 unanswered points after having a 21 point lead, If you even look at the losses the defense gave up 21 straight points without a stop. Defenses win chanmpionships whichn is the reason you will not see NE winning ine this year.

49 ers have great talent on both sides of the ball. Also take into consideration the exception of the Packers the rest of the NFC is nowhere near as competitive as the AFC. Basically i am stating they would not have the same record if they were in the afc.

When did he lose 9 games straight we have only lost 7 straight. If anyone needs to be fired its definately George edwards his unit has cost this team 3 games this season during the losing streak, Not to mention the hole he has put this team in to start amlost everygame this season. Gailey is good for another season of evalution before I say fire him. However if he doesnt fire george edwards that would be enough for me to fire him because he doenst know what the hell hes doing then.

but they do resign their own players at higher then what the market would have paid for them. Such as Kelsay and no matter what type of talent you may state that Evans had he was a one trick pony not worth the money he was paid either. They also over paid for schobel who nwas a talented bill but really the price we paid him is more then any other team would have paid for them. We have several issues that need to be corrected. 1. The current owner only cares about the bottom line: Profit. Not winning. Until we can get a new owner this will not change. 2. The drafts prior to this year have been horrendous. I think that they might be turning a corner. We will have to waid to see how the 2012 draft pans out before I believe that we have finally cured this woe. 3. We are overvaluing certain players based on potential or possible potential and neither of them win football games. I dont care who on this board likes either of the LTs that we have been playing the both are not starting material and we are in desperate need of filling that hole and I hope they do so this off season. The biggest question I would have if I am the Bills front office is Steve Johnson worth 9 mil a year. I dont have that answer right now. I see flashes of greatness followed by flashes of what the hell are you doing. However after johnson we don have any #1 or # 2 reecievers so either resign and hope the investment pans out or find 2 starting recievers. Kelsay is seriously overpaid and should not be a LB in this leaugue at all. I would love to see him cut personally. Merriman is never going to be anything he once was we love his name becaus eof what he once was but just like your fantasy team you need to know when to cut the player so we can have someone that actually helps the tean now. 4. Our problem is not whether we have a 3-4 or a 4-3 or not having players to run either or a hybrid of the two its that George Edwards just plain sucks he does not know how to scheme and run the right pressures or right palys at the right times and that defense has cost us atleast 3 games this season. We need a real DC that knows how to scheme and call a good to great game. This is whats going to help the offense woes. The team was winning when the defense was giving them turn overs only problem was they also gave up huge yards and lots of points. I would be seriously pissed if he is not fired at the end of the season. 5. Not going after atleast 1 or 2 key free agents I think hurt us this season. We waited until we could get the bottom of 2nd tier to 3rd teir free agents and that is not going to win games either, I hope the fast start and the injuries this team suffered opens the eyes to try and get one or two good to great free agents. I dont believe we need a ton of them but two solid players of the following group would be a great upgrade to this team LT/LB/WR/CB Contrary to everyone elses thoughts on the board I dont feel a qb is needed in this draft. I like fitz ( this a quality statemnt since I never wanted him in the first place he has the intangibles that we cannot predict in anyone else) and its a shame to see the struggles but how much of is him or not being on the same page with the recievers or being down by two many points and trying to force things more then he should. Hear me out, if they build the team defense to offense and if Fitz still has issues after giving him better defense and offense players then you can go after a QB but atleast the team would be close to ready for the QB then it is right now. I have a great feeling ans I stated it at the beginning if the seaon to alot of people I know. We may not be great this season at best we would go 8-8 but we have some players on the rise and those players and this team with another quality draft and good free agent sigings will compete for the east next season. I am never that optimistic I always look at things from a realistic point of view. I see this happening. With Fitz in the driver seat.

I sorry you feel the need for us to go after another QB whichn leads to another followed by another etc.... The stats do tell a little bit of a story he is 12th in passing yards, 11 in passing attempts, 9th in completions, 11th in tds, but he does have problem areas 3rd in most ints, 18 th in QB rating (effected by ints) and 22 in average, The recievers have 19 dropped passes thats not even including tipped balls or deflected balls. the recievers are 12th in yac with 1557 and Pats are #1 with 2132. Essentially you want to give up a top 12 QB at hopes of a QB rookie somehow in the next 2 or 3 years of agony reaching the top 5. Fitz in 1 solid #2 reciever and Health OL and a Defense away from easily being a top 10 QB. I dont know hoe many games you may watch but several top 10m qbs go 3 and out alot of times and the defense keeps them in the game not ours. Also when the team is down by so many points and your trying to get back into it there tends to be bad passes or head scratching decisions. We dont have the players for him to carrying the offense. Peyton is a top 3 QB and he throws a lot of head scratching throws and ints. So Ill take our FitzPatrick and build a more solid team around him considering he has thrown for over 3000 yardes in two seasons with out playing a full 16g= games in either season as of yet. Stop letting the losing cloud the judgement about what this team truly needs. We are a WR/ LT and a DC + defense away from being a true contender next season. I see it. Every team has the head scratching game, and the SB Bills of the past had many of those including 4 SB losts. and they had elite players. Look at the Bengals,Jets game, the Titans game, The Giants game the defense lost those games more then the offense did. So if we actually won those would you be saying the same thing considering we would be 9-4. Its easy to put the blame on the qb and first Jets game/Miami/Dallas and the SD game are all on him thats 3 games he he lost but not just because he couldnt get things going but he was coming from a deficit that the Defense buried him in. Give it another season. Im telling you as long as the front office takes care of the teams needs and fires George Edwards we will be in the thick of things next season. Im not being optimistic. I see it. Its painful to lose and be on this awful skid but to me the Defense is more atrocious to watch then any player on the offense next to spiller getting stuffed on almos every carry.

You and many other who may agree with you have the right to that opinion. However, FITZ does not play defense and the defense has lost more games then any othe aspect of our team. If you are listing two things this team needs its this: 1.Fire George Edwards and Hire a DC or promote to DC DW. 2. LT- This is one of the other biggest issues this season though it has been ok its too much in flux need an anchor on that side. Fitz will win games he will not win 16 but he will win 10-11 over a regular season as long as the defense can keep them in games after he puts them in position to win in the 4th qtr and as long as he has time to throw. I read everyone talking about an elite QB you put Brady, Rodgers or Brees behind this line and tell me will they look Elite or pedestrian?

What makes am elite QB? When is a QB label Elite first year, 3rd year 5th year. Teams need to be built completely before entering a QB into the mix IE Pats/ Pitt/ Giants/ Chargers/ GB This team does not need a QB. The QB has only lost 3 games becuase of lack of offense but the same could be said about the defense giving up too much of a hole in those same 3 games but the defense has lost the games for us not the QB. I like the direction of the team and once they fix the defense we will be going deep into the playoffs. Tired of all yopu fair weather fans who are taking the pain of losing as FITZ is the poroblem he is not the problem George Edwards and the whole defense is the problem and it needs to be fixed first and foremost.

ill state this first: I never like the original signing of Fitz. I couldnt wait for his contract ot be done and hime to be gone so we could have real talent competition at the position. Fast forward mid season last year and I liked what I saw of this guy. He has everything we have been looking for in a qb that you dont even know if you will get out of an unknown signing. He is tough, he is willing to give his guys a chacne to get the ball even if its not the smartest play, he has leadership that noone has had since flutie. He has the respect of his offense. He is 12 in yards passing, 12 in passing rating and 7 in tds thrown. With the exception of his three games (which i serioulsy believe he had a lingering injury from the hit he took in washington) he has been playing well. Unfortunately not everything is quite there yet but he has improved in each season and I only expect him to be better next year hopefully with a more cemented OL that can protect the pass and open the holes for the run. Therefore being the guy who hated his sigining from day one I am applauding the resiging and expect good to great things form him and the offense next season. Rember he does not play defense and the defense is our achilles heel this season more so then the offense.

As disappointed as some fans might be due to their start or whatever your feelings are of Ryan Fitzpatrick this team is on the rise and Id like to put out what i think the team needs to continue its rise and to gauge what other may be thinking about it as well. QB- Not a need Ryan Fitzpatrick my least favorite signing ever but most applauded resigning. He is a leader and he gets the offense to play at a higher level then they could with any other QB. He is improving constantly. He might not be the epitomy of the elite qb that some fans so yearn but he will get the job done. If you think about he only lost 3 games by not getting the offense going. The defense has let us down more often the not in the final minutes of the game. I like where he is taking this team. RB- not impressed with spiller still not a need becuase his hands out of the backfield are very good.If he can improve his vision over the remainder of the season and resign Freddy and we have a good 1-2 punch in the RB dept. WR- There is a need for a min of 1- need to resign Steve Johnson, say what you will about his antics the kid is a player and has been playing with a groin injury and a shoulder injury compliment him with someone fast with good hands and Brad smith in the slot and David Nelson #4 and the recieving unit will be great. OT- HUGE NEED in my opinion. We need a gut we can trust for 16 games to get the job done I dont thinkwe have that right now. OG- Minor need- need atleast one more solid depth gaurd. OC- May be a major need with wood experience his second season ending injury. KR/PR- Major need we seem to be the only team I see that can do nothing with the kick offs and the punt returns arent that impressive either. DL- Minor neeed- I dont think the line is having as much issue as the defensive scheme and blitzing and playcalling do Fire Edwards huge improvement will be seen. LB- MAJOR NEED- atleast 2 solid LBS are needed to fill out the LB rotation. CB- MAJOR NEED Mcelvin is just not cutting it and if florence isnt catching the ball hes giving huge yars or pass interferecne calls and MCGEE is done. Though a nice pass rush could help this unit as well. Safteys- minor need I like our starters but no depth So I addressed my thoughts on positions now I will put in order of need and how to procure them. OT- Best available Free agent LB- top 10 free agent LB- Draft 1 round CB- Free agency CB- Draft 2 round WR- best inxepensive free agent available OG- Draft 3 Round WR/S/OL/DL- in order of best available round 4-7 Best coaching move is to FIRE GEORGE EDWARDS do I promote Dave dunno how much his hands are in on the defense so i wouldnt be able to make an educated decision but if i was to guess I would say since the defense looks as abysmal as last season that it is all Edwards and none of Dave so I would promote Dave to the DC/Assistant Head Coach. IF some one is educated me enough to say Dave had his hands in the mix i would Hire a solid DC who has expereince of running a top 10 defense. So in conclusion thats 3 free agents and 8 draft picks which sticks with the theme of growing and resigning your own but also improving key areas quickly thru FA while the draft picks are being groomed and Firing the DC and Hiring or promoting a new one.