Geno Smith's Arm

Nice. "K2", the self proclaimed "Chosen One" was born on 3rd base, but refuses to run home unless it counts as a grand slam.

Then don't watch the games this season! Just analyze the team before each season starts, and let us all know when you think they will win.

Anybody remember my "Swagger" thread? http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/96733-is-there-any-term-fruitier-than-the-the-word-swagger/page__hl__+swagger%20+butch?do=findComment&comment=1564912 Thankfully, it was just a phase. I haven't heard it in a while, though I'm sure there are a few still throwing it around). It bothers me to hear catchphrases from sportscasters, but it's way worse when it seeps into the vernacular, and "hip" sports fans start using these faddish terms.

Yep. If the defense is better (and I believe it is), they won't have to score as many points. Better field position, more turnovers, closer scores...last years offense would have looked better if it was working with the kind of defense they APPEAR to have now. It can tip the field a bit in the offense's favor. They HAD to improve the defense, and I think Gailey believes he can generate enough offense to get by. They finished 22nd in the league last year, they aren't gonna suddenly become a juggernaut. But they can make the playoffs this year.

I don't expect the offense to be "explosive" this season. I think they will be a bit better because they should be healthier (hopefully), they have added some more talent to the O-line, and TJ Graham might give them an occasional downfield threat that can open things up now and then. I think Fitz will have many of the same limitations he had last year (plus he was injured), but I think the defense will be much better, and that will help the offense in a big way. Better field position, less desperate comeback situations, more turnovers etc. all those things will make Fitz more effective, and allow the Bills to score more often (even if they only end up with field goals). And the Bills are gonna be more consistent, and win more games.

Motivating Fitz isn't the main reason they signed TJ. They need a backup QB, they haven't gotten good play from the backups they had, so they brought in a different guy. The real point is, they would have brought in another guy regardless of who was the 1st string. If it were Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, or whoever you think is a great QB, they still want to get a better back up. It's not about Fitz, if you wanna believe it is, let me know, so I can block you and not have to be annoyed by ill-thought posts. Thank you.

? I haven't thought about Thigpen at all because I didn't (and don't) believe he would be on the team this season.

You really think T Jackson is here to motivate Fitz? I think he is here because the other backups have sucked, and they want someone that is at least competent to send out there if Fitz goes down in a game, or for a few games. I hope TJ is competent enough. I certainly think he is better than the other backups.

I don't even think he is mediocre at this point. He is on his way out of the league

No, he pointed out that VY is actually very good under pressure. Pressure situations aren't his problem, it's something else.

I don't know why fans still haven't figured that out yet, it is brought up again and again. He is the perfect guy for it.

Everyone knows that the first step out of the NFL cellar is finding a solid backup QB. The Bills gotta get their priorities straight!

Yer right, the Bills should have the best roster in the league by now, They have had years to acquire, not only starters, but backups that could be starters for any other team! Other teams do it! Why didn't they acquire Byron Leftnutwich when he was out of a job? He is awesome, and I know that Steeler fans rest secure knowing that if Big Ben goes down, they have Leftnutwich so there will be barely a drop off. That's how you do it baby, with Byron Leftnutwich. The Bills should be ashamed to try and improve the team at this point.

No it doesn't strike me as odd at all, because no other NFL team has been able to do anything with those guys either!!! Have you considered that all those guys are crap?

Can't anyone be happy that they are at least trying to improve the team at every opportunity? TJ is a great pickup at this point. Instead it's just "whinewhinewhine".

If he is impressing them, why would he be waived?

I can't stand Tebow as a QB, but for this ridiculous question, he is a good answer.

I never said most of the thing this guy is claiming I have said. he just takes a statement to it's most illogical extreme. I basically claimed exactly what your last sentence said, but he wanted to distort my posts.

Right you are! It is also more demanding of the QB, and I think Gailey wanted to have him perform under demanding conditions. Fitz knows the "regular offense" already. I trust that Gailey knows what the offense/Fitz needs to work on, and likely feels they need to be better against those kinds of defenses (Patriots). People here are completely over-reacting. They aren't going to use the No-Huddle as some kind of "base offense".

It's pre-season, and that was probably the smart thing to do. Nothing is lamer than getting seriously injured in your first exhibition game, not even short arming a pass over the middle during your first exhibition game. He really stood out, and he outclassed the 2nd team guys he was playing with and against.

Exactly

The logic of your posts (and your spelling), is hard to follow. I guess running on a track is just as dangerous as having 250lb guys trying to take your head off. I'm done. You're blocked.

I have no idea how to interpret your posts. Good day.

What about my post implies anything else? I think they intend to use it more that just for the 2-minute drill, but way less than the Kelly-era No huddle that you compared it to. They just want to be able to do it well, when it's to their strategic advantage.

They lost by a couple of feet! The run defense was the real problem (I thought that was common knowledge). They aren't trying to run the no-huddle like they did before, they are trying to add it to the arsenal. It's good to have for some situations. They didn't even run the ball. It's the first pre-season game. blahblahblah. No conclusions should be reached from that game.