Archives for November 22, 2010

‘The tables seemed to turn in the third quarter, as Carson Palmer threw an interception to George Wilson in the end zone. Wilson returned it for 56 yards and put the Bills offense in good field position. 31-28 Bengals.’

‘If I have one criticism of Gailey it’s his insistence that Marshawn Lynch was his best back. That is so far from being true it’s sickening. Fred Jackson has never gotten any respect during his career, but he’s forcing Gailey to respect him with what he can do with C.J. Spiller out. Jackson ran for 116 yards which was 5.5 yards per carry. He scored twice.’

‘The game looked like a foregone conclusion when Buffalo went down 28-7, so I have the most respect in the world for the job Chan Gailey did today. A lot of teams would have folded up and called it a day. Not Gailey’s Bills. Despite their 2-8 record, I think they got the right guy for the job.’

But, Nick, if we keep winning we won’t get Andrew Luck. Yep, and if we keep losing we might not get him anyway. When did we become a bunch of sports fans who embodied the problems with our waterfront? Even more alarming, when did we become the guy who passes up a perfectly good date because in some six months a hot dame might want to share some caramels?

‘Let’s not get totally carried away here – the Bills are 2-8 Afterall – but has there ever been a more fun 2-8 team to watch in recent NFL history?’

‘Gailey basically admitted he and Buddy Nix were wrong in that assessment based on Owens performance this season, but it’s the second part of the statement that says much more about the direction the Bills seem to be headed. “We had some younger receivers and wanted to go in a different direction.” That direction was toward Stevie Johnson.’

‘But even the most hardened cynic (and after a decade without a playoff appearance I realize there are many in Bills Nation) has to admit that Fitz is not only entertaining to watch, but has the kind of moxie you love to see in a quarterback.’

‘At one point the Bills were down 21 points in the second quarter 28-7. The 21-point deficit is the largest road deficit overcome by the Bills since Oct. 25, 1987 when they rebounded from a 21-point hole to beat the Dolphins in Miami 34-31.’

‘Many cynics will say that all the Bills did with this win was hurt their chances at getting Andrew Luck or whatever quarterback they are dreaming of with the top pick. I say this type of character building win goes further than a chance at a possible bust with the top pick. The team never gave up despite being down on the road by three touchdowns with just one win. It shows that this team does not quit and they fun to watch despite being outmanned by most teams. They will scratch and claw to the end and they let teams know that they will have to play their best to beat the Bills. They may not get the top pick in the draft but they may get much more, respectability.’

‘Chan Gailey kept his team together after a poor start. Had them use the last second first half field goal to their advantage. Made adjustments in the offensive game plan after halftime to have much more success.’