gibhunter

I like the point you made, but you still don't account for offensive ineptitude. How many times last year the Bills' offense gave up the ball or lost yardage late in the game. After being on the field for so long, it's not really surprising that a tired defense would get a bit deflated and give up the points. Our defense bailed us out more times than any reasonable fan should ask for. Now it's up to our offense to stay on the field and keep them from getting tired. Once that happens the fourth quarter shutouts will be a more common occurence.

Holcomb looked great, but so did Favre. Experienced QBs feast on these types of situations because they know that defenders can't touch them. Favre and Holcomb stood in the packet without any fear and looked great because of it. In real game situation Favre would've been sacked a couple of times (refs didn't whistle at least twice on Favre) and Holcomb wouldn't have the time and open receivers against the first stringers. Just my opinion. Holcomb had plenty of time to become a starter with other teams and didn't. JP is a more talented Flutie, way more talented. Give him time.