Archives for January 5, 2011

‘After a 4-12 season that ended with a pair of drubbings at the hands of the Patriots and Jets, the Bills enter one of the most important off-seasons in franchise history. In the second year under head coach Chan Gailey and general manager Buddy Nix, the Bills need to show real progress and a willingness and ability to do what is necessary to become a playoff team.’

‘”I’ve been talking to a few doctors around here and I don’t know what the problem is,” he said. “I had prolonged (migraines) this year where they were lasting longer than they usually do. So we’ll see Dr. Wilner and see what happens.”‘

‘"Whether it’s a personal message or not, the question just needs to be asked by me personally, ‘What can I do to make sure that when the time comes, that I’m one of the guys on the field that they know that they need on the field in order to have the best chance to win football games?’" he said.’

‘”That was disappointing on all fronts,” said Posluszny. “We’re playing against a playoff team’s second string, and we still played poor. We do have a long way to go.”‘

‘Defensive coordinator George Edwards’ season mercifully came to an end, and he shepherded a defense that allowed the second-most rushing yards (2,714) in team history. Edwards has much work to do before he gets this defense comfortable in the 3-4 defense, and major talent infusion is a must. Chan Gailey was limited in what he could do with a backup QB, a patchwork offensive line, and only three healthy receivers on offense. The Bills had only six first downs, so clearly, Gailey didn’t do a very good job.’

‘Since Rex Ryan took over as Jets coach in 2009, New York has rushed for 1,117 yards in four games against the Bills. That’s an average of 279 yards per game.’

‘Buffalo Bills player Shawne Merriman will get $3.7 million from two former Duke basketball stars after a federal judge ruled in his favor in a loan dispute.’