Larry Playfair Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 The Bills are almost certain to make history this season, but not the kind they had in mind. Never before has their offense and defense, both ranked 29th going into the finale in New York against the Jets, been outside the top 25 in the same season. Both units are having one of the team's worst statistical seasons since the NFL moved to a 16-game schedule in 1978. The Bills' offense is on pace for 4,043 total yards, the lowest output for a nonstrike season since 1972, when they had 3,733 yards and finished 4-9-1. Buffalo is ranked 29th in passing with 2,343 yards, which puts it on pace for 2,499 for the season. The Bills haven't finished with fewer than 2,500 yards passing in a nonstrike year since 1978, when they finished 5-11. Defensively, they're on pace to surrender 5,641 total yards this season, which would be second most in team history. They allowed 5,809 in 1983, when they finished 8-8. Through 15 games, the Bills have allowed 5,289 total yards and gained 3,791 for a 1,498-yard difference. Unless they gain 144 more yards than the Jets do Sunday, the differential will be the worst in history. They gained 1,355 fewer yards than they allowed in 1968, when they finished 1-12-1. http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20051228/1018474.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffan00 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 The Bills are almost certain to make history this season, but not the kind they had in mind. Never before has their offense and defense, both ranked 29th going into the finale in New York against the Jets, been outside the top 25 in the same season. Both units are having one of the team's worst statistical seasons since the NFL moved to a 16-game schedule in 1978. The Bills' offense is on pace for 4,043 total yards, the lowest output for a nonstrike season since 1972, when they had 3,733 yards and finished 4-9-1. Buffalo is ranked 29th in passing with 2,343 yards, which puts it on pace for 2,499 for the season. The Bills haven't finished with fewer than 2,500 yards passing in a nonstrike year since 1978, when they finished 5-11. Defensively, they're on pace to surrender 5,641 total yards this season, which would be second most in team history. They allowed 5,809 in 1983, when they finished 8-8. Through 15 games, the Bills have allowed 5,289 total yards and gained 3,791 for a 1,498-yard difference. Unless they gain 144 more yards than the Jets do Sunday, the differential will be the worst in history. They gained 1,355 fewer yards than they allowed in 1968, when they finished 1-12-1. http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20051228/1018474.asp 543956[/snapback] Thanks for the good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Playfair Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 Its time for a reality check by the ownership. These numbers indicate we are getting both outplayed and outcoached. Mediocre coaches and Gms' don't let this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffan00 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Its time for a reality check by the ownership. These numbers indicate we are getting both outplayed and outcoached. Mediocre coaches and Gms' don't let this happen. 543972[/snapback] Ok, but the bottom line is that if the Bills wanted to see what they have for the future, then they would get JP MORE playing time!! But MM says he wants to "win NOW"! That in itself shows that he is playing for his job alone and dosent much cvare for next year untill he is guaranteed to be here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Its time for a reality check by the ownership. These numbers indicate we are getting both outplayed and outcoached. Mediocre coaches and Gms' don't let this happen. 543972[/snapback] dont worry about the ownership........just let Ralph figure it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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