‘The Bills defense, which ranked No. 2 in overall yards allowed in the NFL for two years running and in 2004 led the league in takeaways, crashed to a 29th ranking a year ago. There were statistical drops in a dozen categories — the Bills ranked 31st against the run and dead last in red zone defense.’
Archives for July 8, 2006
Strategy and personnel
‘”I talked to the coaches during the off-season and they’ve assured me this defense is very simple,” Clements said. “I feel with my ability I can fit into any scheme. I’m not limited to cover 2 or zone, I feel I can play it all. Cover one, fire zone, blitz, whatever.”‘
Notes, quotes
‘Jauron continues to insist he doesn’t have any buyer’s remorse when it comes to the draft. The Bills passed over former Heisman Trophy winning QB Matt Leinart for Ohio State SS Donte Whitner with the No. 8 overall pick. Jauron said the team is content to stage a three-way battle for its starting quarterback between J.P. Losman, Kelly Holcomb and Craig Nall. “We went into it (the draft) feeling like we have our guy here and he has to surface from these three,” Jauron said. “It’s going to be a battle, it’s going to be a contest. They’ll compete. Hopefully they’ll push each other. One will elevate his play and he’ll play to the level we need from the quarterback for us to have a chance to win.”‘