DANCOCK Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 we beat the Pats this week, then the last 2 losses will be forgotten. they'll still control their own destiny. we lose, then its up in the air :/
THEDuganWolcott Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 There's no shame in losing to Warner, Pennington and Favre, but we will not lose to a stinkin' Matt Cassel. I hope you're right! But remember, we also weren't supposed to lose to Brian St. Pierre and the rest of the THIRD STRING Steelers in the '04 finale that ultmately cost us a playoff berth!
truth on hold Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 We can as we matchup better against Pats than we do against Jets. But the downside is we are a mediocre road team at only 2 & 2.
GripnRip Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 I'm anxious to see who throws more patriot TD's, Cassel or Edwards.
dave mcbride Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 There's no shame in losing to Warner, Pennington and Favre, but we will not lose to a stinkin' Matt Cassel. I do not expect the Bills to beat the Pats in NE. They've lost 14 of their last 15 against them and 9 in a row. They were outscored 94-17 by them in two games last year. Quite simply, they match up terribly against them even without Brady. They simply can't handle the Pats' front seven, which I might add is very healthy right now and improved with Mayo.
granitestatebillsbackers Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 Maybe Jauron can get all Singletary and drop his drawers at halftime. That'll get 'em fired up.
Golden Wheels Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 Both teams have defensive secondaries that have been hit hard by injuries. The difference will likely be the fact that New England has a decent pass rush that can cover up mistakes by the DBs. Besides, if the Bills stop the slant pass on Sunday, it will be the first time this year. I wish I could be more optimistic, but the three losses really exposed the defense for what it is.
KOKBILLS Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 not unless dick jauron takes the conservative handcuffs off of both cordinators Well...I'm not sure about the conservative thing...Speaking of the Offense only...The Bills already know pretty much exactly what NE will try to do on Defense to stop them because the formula has worked for 2 other 3-4 Teams in consecutive weeks...They will try to stop Lynch and the Deep Ball to Lee...They will force TE to take check downs and short quick Passes with pressure...What has worked well against TE these past 2 weeks is not necessarily a formula for victory by the Opponents...BUT...What they are gambling on is exactly what happened vs. Miami and NY...They are gambling on the fact that TE cannot move the Ball consistantly without making a mistake, or without being pressured, or at best without being Sacked...And so far that Game Plan has worked well because TE has made mistakes and He has been Sacked...The bonus is (for the Defenses of coarse) He's also coughed up the Ball a couple times while being Sacked...And the one Pick went for 6... So I actually agree a bit with what Turk said in that interview...Without the mistakes The Bills could very well be 7-1 right now...TE HAS to understand what Defenses are forcing Him to do and the one thing He cannot do is turn the Ball over...The Bills have moved the Ball well the last 2 weeks and yes they have bogged down in the red Zone a bit...But getting those points and not giving the Opponents those momentum swinging TO's is what will make the difference...He's going to have to take what they give Him and wait for The Defense to make the mistakes...That's how You turn the tables on this thing...
Justice Posted November 6, 2008 Author Posted November 6, 2008 Well...I'm not sure about the conservative thing...Speaking of the Offense only...The Bills already know pretty much exactly what NE will try to do on Defense to stop them because the formula has worked for 2 other 3-4 Teams in consecutive weeks...They will try to stop Lynch and the Deep Ball to Lee...They will force TE to take check downs and short quick Passes with pressure...What has worked well against TE these past 2 weeks is not necessarily a formula for victory by the Opponents...BUT...What they are gambling on is exactly what happened vs. Miami and NY...They are gambling on the fact that TE cannot move the Ball consistantly without making a mistake, or without being pressured, or at best without being Sacked...And so far that Game Plan has worked well because TE has made mistakes and He has been Sacked...The bonus is (for the Defenses of coarse) He's also coughed up the Ball a couple times while being Sacked...And the one Pick went for 6... So I actually agree a bit with what Turk said in that interview...Without the mistakes The Bills could very well be 7-1 right now...TE HAS to understand what Defenses are forcing Him to do and the one thing He cannot do is turn the Ball over...The Bills have moved the Ball well the last 2 weeks and yes they have bogged down in the red Zone a bit...But getting those points and not giving the Opponents those momentum swinging TO's is what will make the difference...He's going to have to take what they give Him and wait for The Defense to make the mistakes...That's how You turn the tables on this thing... Good post. That's why I feel like the Bils will win this week. They will not make those same mistakes they have made the last two weeks and will come through with a victory.
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