Rockinon

This list means nothing. Only performance matters and Edwards has got him beat so far.

I don't think Wood would appreciate that.

Because you guys won't stay separated. Your mentality is all about bitching and moaning over pathetic issues. There is a lot that can be said for the power of belief. It helps your team. All of the negative crap that comes out is just not healthy, not for you and not for those around you. Support your team unconditionally. So what if you have to eat crow once in a while. But you sissies wouldn't anything about that would you?

Now I know why they call you Meathead.

Our slot receiver (Josh Reed) never seemed to be able to get open enough against opposing defenses over the middle and our tight ends were always either hurt or kept on the line for protection purposes. In training camp, I see Parish and the tight ends making a lot of plays. The thing that I have been watching is a commitment to working the middle of the field. Maybe we finally have a coach that gets this. If we can keep our OL healthy this year, we could be looking at a breakout year. All of the QBs are connecting on intermediate throws and the receivers seem to be having a lot of fun running new routes. Last year we rarely worked the middle. Dump offs and sideline throws seemed to be the norm. You have to use the entire field when attacking a defense so they can't get comfortable just covering limited areas of the field. We seemed to make it easy for them last year. I hope that these changes turn things around. Go Bills!

The last thing you have to worry about is Aaron Schobel not being physically fit.

If it's only a 2 hour practice, why bother standing in line for food and refreshments? Bring a bottle of water with you next time.

Actually, Roscoe really blew it in training camps the last two years. He had one the highest percentage of dropped passes so never really got a chance during the regular season. Frankly, he never really got very many chances either. I have to agree, that getting him the ball should have been and still should be a major priority.

Of course. I know he fired the OC at the start of the season and who ended up calling the plays. Maybe I should have said the Jauron regime? Kinda nit-picky though.

What do you see as potential weaknesses since you are obviously a Jets fan?

There is no single charismatic person that is going to come in and be a savior and there never has been one. If my memory serves me right OJ didn't do it by himself. The "Juice" had the "Electric Company". Jim Kelly had a lot of help too. People like Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, Cornelius Benett, Steve Tasker and Marv Levy also contributed in big ways. The point is, the great teams always were made up of multiple player roles. I have been sitting back and watching all of these armchair experts on this board moaning about not getting the next Jim Kelly and a high draft pick for left tackle. It's kind of amusing because even if we had the best left tackle and the best QB in the league, this team would still struggle. Individual players simply do not come in and become saviors. The team as a whole does that. The concept seems to escape so many people. Standout players can come from any position on the field and it takes multiple roles to be successful. Hopefully the big defensive changes, the new coaching staff and guys like Spiller, Easley and Wang can breath new life into this struggling team. When I see the term "Savior" I start getting a sick feeling because I know that no man is going to be that person unless his name is Jesus.

I agree with you here somewhat. They like to put as many men in the box as possible, sometimes nine leaving just two CBs to cover receivers. The can be burnt with the pass. The Bills beat them with screens, but you cannot only rely on screens. Crossing patterns with a speedy TE and also RB coming out of the backfield can also work. There is also the spread formation with extra wide receivers can burn them. You have to use short passes against this team because they will get to the QB. The problem with the Jets is that their defense tries to stifle offenses with a lot of people in the box and many teams crumble while others capitalize on their over aggressiveness. Beat them with, I know a lot of people don't want to hear this, but with Trent Edward's short passing game. Did anyone notice that when our tight end went down with an injury Edwards was lost out there? The tight end was to be a big part of the offense. Having a speedy, pass catching RB running crossing patterns can help too. Most people here like to criticize the short passing game but that is exactly how you beat this Jests team.

Jets weaknesses. 1 year starter at QB. Their run game will be tested against a beefed up Bills D. They like to crowd the line with extra bodies and can be beaten with the use of a pass catching TE and RB out of the backfield. Basically, linebacker mismatches. I see Spiller as a dangerous weapon against them. Their offensive line has weaknesses that can be exposed. They like to send CB blitzes and need to pay for those poor decisions. There is more, I am sure but they do have weaknesses. They surprised a lot of people last year and I am sure that they will find the competition stiffen this year. The team with a great big bullseye painted on them is the Jets. Personally, I like our chances better. Nobody thinks the Bills are a big threat.

ESPN Rankings? Who cares? Those guys don't know their a**holes from a hole in the ground.

Excellent insights and I agree about them trashing the Patsies. They are not as dominant as everyone thinks though. Every team has weaknesses and the team that beats them is going to be the team that knows how to exploit them. The Jets were very susceptible to running backs coming out of the backfield on short dump-offs which is something that our team seems to excel at.

You read one or two articles mentioning Brohm and start assuming that the new regime is more impressed with him than any other QB. Also, you have an opinion and are not willing entertain any other ideas. If the coach is thinking that way, we are in big trouble. As far as Edwards is concerned, you are zeroing in on individual plays that maybe you have actually seen, maybe not. You have formed a hypothesis by looking at the negatives without looking at the positives. Also, I don't think you know as much about football as you think.

The roles of linebackers is very different when comparing 4-3 and 3-4. That said, I think it is unclear how well last year's crop will perform in the new system. I think the new regime is just covering their butt's because some players just don't transition well when a new system is implemented. I like that they are doing these things. They have definitely beefed up the defensive line. They probably see the linebackers as a potential area of weakness and want to have more options available just in case.

I wouldn't be surprised to see many variations of a spread offense, particularly a form of "Pistol" offense. The pistol is something that Chan Gailey has had some success with. It is a formation somewhat like a shotgun formation except the QB is only about half as many feet behind center and the running back lines up right beside him. The theory is that, the QB and the RB are too close to the line of scrimmage for defensive linemen to see over the offensive line and see which way the RB is going to run. Basically, the handoff is hidden and can be very effective on running plays. Often the running back is all ready hitting the hole before a defensive lineman realizes where the RB is headed. It can be a very fast transaction too because the RB is all ready right beside the QB. The QB also has the option to pass, but the real advantage of the pistol offense is in the run game. As soon as we got Spiller, I knew this would be something that would be worked into the game plan. A lot of people are boohooing over not getting a new QB or LT. What a lot of people don't realize is how pitiful the play calling really was last year. Gailey is miles ahead of Jauron in this regard. All of us have seen flashes of talent from the players on this offense, but it seems to me that we have not been putting the ball into the hands of our play-makers enough. Your going to see that change. I have been watching defenses attack our offense, repeatedly using the same defensive strategy because our offense has not been able to capitalize. Chan Gailey actually knows how to make defenses pay when they get over confident like that.

Obvious? No, it is not.

Chan has said there will be competition at the position, but anyone with half a brain knows that only one is going to get the first crack at the job. That person is going to be the most experienced QB. Everyone who thinks Brohm is the one, is just deluding themselves. Will he get a chance? Yes, but the first QB to get real practice time is going to be Edwards. People are very quick around here to forget how productive Edwards was before getting hit. He could still be beaten by another QB showing great performance, but it is going to be an uphill battle. If Brohm takes the starting positing, he will have to prove to be significantly better. The same with any other QB on the team.

Vast improvements are always expected. You should check your sources.

Crickets chirping.

3-4 DEs are DTs silly.

It is great to see a gamer like this in Buffalo and showing a real interest. Hope his incredible athletic ability is put to good use this season. He appears to be a genuinely likable person.

NicK, this is a real good place to seek out advice. This message board has a Bills following like none I have seen. There are those who appear to have good insight and there some who wear their hearts on their sleeve. People of all ages and walks of life. You will certainly get a lot of opinions. What I like to see in Sports Broadcasting is honest commentary about significant plays on the field. You have to know the players playing the game and you have to give your opinions about how they are playing their position. To me, I don't think it is so important for a local sports commentator to be unbiased unless you are seeking to land in the national spotlight. It is OK to let people know you are a fan especially if you truly are. That actually adds more credit, because there is nothing more frustrating than listening to a phony. It is great to see mentions of incredible plays whether they are good or bad. The key is in giving an honest assessment without worrying about being unbiased. People just respect that more and will frankly enjoy your show more.