Captain Quint Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Agreed. Preston is frighteningly awful. Jenkins & Wilfork aren't going anywhere, so if we want to have a chance against them in the coming years, we need the best center we can get this offseason.
scribo Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks, Rich. As for your comments on McKelvin, I agree that he seems to be finally trusting himself and just letting himself play. That has become evident in his kick returns, as well, just doing it.
Bill from NYC Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Honestly, if I had to pick one difference today versus the previous 4 games it would be Duke Preston not being abused by a NT. Not only didn't he have to man up against a NT, he didn't have to play against a MONSTER NT like Wilfork/Jenkins/Rogers. When he did have to go one-on-one it was against journeyman scrub Alphonso Boone(who did take whip Preston and nail Edwards once). The Bills were able to put those slow developing play action plays into the gameplan because for the first time in a month they could feel safe letting Edwards turn his back to the defense without fear of getting flattened before he got his head around. Preston is an awful player, and at this point it's safe to say he's not going to get better. I know fans want pass rushers and LB's this offseason, but first and foremost they need to find a center and get some stiff competition for other spots. It also helped Edwards that Tamba Hali sucks. Anyone else get flashbacks when Edwards dove in at the end of the half of Rob Johnson diving in to win the game at Arrowhead as time expired back in 2000? Who said Rojo wasn't tough? I know it is WAY to early to label him a bust, I really do, but Glenn Dorsey looks awful. A friend of mine (LI Phil) actually told me before the game to watch how badly he plays. Do you have any opinions on what is up with that kid?
Beerball Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 McKelvin took matters into his own hands and, lo and behold, made a big play! Very punny.
IDBillzFan Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Now, having said all of this, I also realize that the Bills just defeated a Kansas City team that has lost all but one game this year and 19 of their last 20. This game does NOT mean that the Bills are back on track and everything's alright. It's a step, one that I hope will lead to a team that can contend for a title. From here, it's important for the Bills to continue to take these steps in the right direction. I'm not big on cliches, but I think it's pretty accurate to say that this game helped the team get better. They needed to get their confidence back...especially Trent...and this was a good time to do it as long as they made it count, which they did. While it also goes to show how painful the Cleveland loss was, maybe they can roll this versus SF next week and then start applying that confidence down the stretch. Maybe. Probably not. But maybe.
Chilly Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 I know it is WAY to early to label him a bust, I really do, but Glenn Dorsey looks awful. A friend of mine (LI Phil) actually told me before the game to watch how badly he plays. Do you have any opinions on what is up with that kid? What was that about drafting DTs?
Heard of Buffalo Bills Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 I am glad to see the Bills get this much needed victory. I hope this is the beginning of a very long winning streak for the Bills. The impetus that will propel this team into the playoffs. Go Bills!!!!!
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