Coach55 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 What is going to happen when the Bills start the season 4-0 riding the coat tails of Fred Jackson's 500+ yds of total offense during Lynch's suspension. Does Lynch return as the starter?
Andrew Mills Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 What is going to happen when the Bills start the season 4-0 riding the coat tails of Fred Jackson's 500+ yds of total offense during Lynch's suspension. Does Lynch return as the starter? The Bills starting 4-0 next year is about as likely as JP making the HOF. That said, yes, Lynch would get his job back because it would be the wrong thing to do... and this organization loves setting the example for what NOT to do.
silvermike Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 It's a lot easier to fudge your #1 RB than your #1 QB, say. Lynch could formally get the start, but the backs would regularly relieve each other and as each game went on, the guy with the better play would get more carries.
Thoner7 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 What happeneds when the Bills are 0-4 with Jackson as the starting rb.. Will the FO blame it on Lynch's absence or realise it has nothing to do with who is on the field, because as long as DJ is coachin the team there is no chance of a Bills victory?... regardless of who is on the field.
Fingon Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 What happeneds when the Bills are 0-4 with Jackson as the starting rb.. Will the FO blame it on Lynch's absence or realise it has nothing to do with who is on the field, because as long as DJ is coachin the team there is no chance of a Bills victory?... regardless of who is on the field. So we will go 0-16 next year?
Magox Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 What a bunch of extremists. Either way off to the left or way off to the right... Within the extreme original statement there is a good question though. What happens if Jackson Runs well and we have success if Lynch has to sit out the first four games? Well there is no doubt that it will boost Jackson's stock and value to our team and it will have a residual effect as far as how much extra playing time he gets. But let's make no bones about it, Lynch is our starter, He plays with passion and everyone on the Bills Team has his back, and thank god they don't place too much stock in some of these extremely judgemental people's opinon's that we call fans (more like haters). Lynch Would start when he came back and would share the load with Jackson. That's what would happen.
H2o Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 The Bills starting 4-0 next year is about as likely as JP making the HOF. That said, yes, Lynch would get his job back because it would be the wrong thing to do... and this organization loves setting the example for what NOT to do.
Rubes Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 They started 4-0 in 1988 when Bruce Smith was suspended for the first four games. I don't recall Leon Seals capturing the starting spot from him afterward.
billsfreak Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 The little gremlin on my shoulder tells me we aren't going to have to worry about that next season. He is telling me we might be lucky to win 4 all year much less the first 4.
BuffaloBill Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 What is going to happen when the Bills start the season 4-0 riding the coat tails of Fred Jackson's 500+ yds of total offense during Lynch's suspension. Does Lynch return as the starter? I will worry about that set of issues when and if they come true. Even if Lynch does get suspended I believe it is more likely to be one or two games and not four. Also, keep in mind that the charges may be dropped or reduced.
Coach55 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Posted February 18, 2009 They started 4-0 in 1988 when Bruce Smith was suspended for the first four games. I don't recall Leon Seals capturing the starting spot from him afterward. The major difference is Leon Seals from a talent perspective was no where near the level of Bruce. Jackson brings a different skill set to the table. Jackson hits the holes faster and is a considerably better receiver out of the backfield. Lynch is more of a dancer and runs with more brute force. Strictly statistically speaking, Jackson puts up better numbers than Lynch. If you disregard their pedigree and age, arguably Jackson is a better back for the system. If given the opportunity, he will produce. Then you have a controversy.
Magox Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 The major difference is Leon Seals from a talent perspective was no where near the level of Bruce. Jackson brings a different skill set to the table. Jackson hits the holes faster and is a considerably better receiver out of the backfield. Lynch is more of a dancer and runs with more brute force. Strictly statistically speaking, Jackson puts up better numbers than Lynch. If you disregard their pedigree and age, arguably Jackson is a better back for the system. If given the opportunity, he will produce. Then you have a controversy. No there won't be a controversy. It will just further affirm that we have a good 1-2 combo. More teams in the NFL are adopting this approach to help lengthen their players career and to have a different change of pace back. It's not like a qb, where you have to stick with one. no controversy.
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