BillsVet

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Well, wacky Jim Irsay pulled the lever. Polian's Out

For the first time since I've been back in WNY (5 years) WGR had player interviews. Drayton Florence and Stevie J both had regular segments on the morning and afternoon shows respectively. I suppose it could happen, but I wonder if the Bills priced themselves out of their previous deal. Ratings/Ad revenue probably aren't that great either owing to the team's failures on the field.

And the question we need to ask is why people refuse to come to Buffalo. It's not the weather, the small market, or even the region. No one will come here, as a HC or GM type because they do not have a reasonable chance to succeed. There is too much interference and a lack of commitment to winning. When no less than 5 coaches refused to interview or pulled their name from consideration 2 years ago, that should have made it quite obvious. The franchise's reputation is probably lower than all 31 other teams.

The fact they've picked 8th, 12th, 11th, 11th, 9th, 3rd and 10th in a span of 7 drafts says it all. If they take a WR, just pencil them in for 5-7 wins next season as well. The wheels keep on spinning...

0-8 start, 9-6 interlude, followed by 1-8. Talk about peaks and valleys. Chan ain't going anywhere, but he's not setting the world on fire either. Not getting out of AFCE without better coaching.

It appears, after two seasons that Gailey is well on his way to getting Buffalo to 15 non-playoff years all by himself. Bad coordinator selections, 1-8 finish to the season, 10-22 record with Buffalo.

Season ticket sales should drop precipitously for 2012, as they have the last 2 years. I just don't think fans are buying the excuses, hype, and half-measures as proof they're close or trying to win. And I don't think firing Edwards will be enough to convince people (along with another draft class) that anything's changed. Then again, maybe the goal is to run it into the ground.

Which begs the question, why does a team use a top 10 pick on a part time player, one who while talented, plays a position that isn't a difference maker. This pick, again of a player with talent, exemplifies the misguided team building philosophy by Nix. And it's a reason why, after 2 seasons, this team is 10-22. That's worse than Williams', Mularkey's, and Jauron's first 2 seasons.

rudderless ship

That would be called the Fairchild exit strategy. To the OP's point, I just can't see anything changing beyond Edwards being the sacrificial lamb to RW. This is a franchise that retained DJ after a 2-8 finish, so Gailey isn't going anywhere nor is Fitzpatrick owing to financial reasons. The only thing I might see happening besides Edwards' axing is Nix stepping down to give way to Whaley within the next 7-10 days.

You don't coach toughness and strength. Some guys have it and some don't. Bell is weak and susceptible to injury as evidenced by the games he's missed since the 2009 opener.

Do you get tired of saying this every year?

They don't have final say over personnel in this franchise. Littmann and Brandon are running this team, standing behind the curtain, and making the budget. Nix, Whaley, and Gailey are basically the front men for an organization run by people who don't care about anything but the bottom line. Firing Gailey or anyone has to be approved at the highest level because it affects the bottom line.

How many deep throws can Fitz under throw in a season? No wonder Gailey calls for these 5-10 yard passes.

New England scored 35 points in less than 35 minutes of clock. This team has made an art form out of getting people excited and then dropping them off the mountain. This season it became Everest after years of the Himalayas.

Cue the circus music. Thanks for playing Chan.

It wasn't if, but when. How many times does that feeling deep in your gut become reality?

I think Buffalo is just off the radar for coaching jobs. Their current staff of coordinators and assistants, not to mention the HC suggests it's not a place to go if you want a chance to win. I think Nix's frustration at the Gailey PC 2 years ago was borne of his not knowing how far the Bills had fallen and his inability to even get interviews. Welcome to the dark side Seriously, Buffalo has had a lot of injuries, but it's not a catch-all to excuse losing 7 of 8. Teams don't go on 7 game losing streaks because the league is so even now.

If the Bills have so many key injuries, how did they manage to hang 21 on the Patriots in the first quarter and keep the lead deep into the 3rd? Does the injury excuse really carry as much weight as some want it to be?

Can Buffalo surrender a 21 point lead in one quarter?

Fitzpatrick is feast or famine.

I can't imagine there are many DL in the NFL who weigh 320+ and move like Dareus. Way to lay out Welker. All for nought though.

Weren't the Patriots supposed to be done about 2 years ago?

And now they'll be lining up against each other on Sunday