‘First and foremost is the quarterback battle among Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Brian Brohm, or as some might regard it, the search for the "lesser of three evils".’
Archives for July 23, 2010
Will the pass rush be reliably effective?
‘”I just think its better suited to us because when you run a 3-4 defense it just gives you the opportunity to throw so many different things at the offense,” said Maybin. “When you run 4-3 packages you’re a little bit more limited in certain things you can do from a blitz perspective and certain looks that you can give."’
Inside slant
‘"It’s going to be vital for that group (to have a good camp)," coach Chan Gailey said. "The continuity and the communication in the offensive line is one of the secrets to success in our business. So getting that group on the same page will really help."’
Strategy and personnel
‘Getting Spiller and Troup, who figure heavily into the team’s rebuilding plans, into camp on time is a priority for GM Buddy Nix. But until the league’s "slotting" inertia takes over, there’s no guarantee Spiller and Troup will be in attendance July 30 for the team’s first practice.’
Notes, quotes
‘Coach Chan Gailey has promised his players a fair and honest opportunity to make the team. It’s not just smoke. Buffalo hasn’t made the playoffs in a decade. Fifty-six players were with the team in some capacity during last season’s 6-10 finish. There are eight free agents, nine draft picks and nine rookie free agents. "Very few players on our football team have things locked up," Gailey said.’