Archives for October 27, 2014

‘Orton finished 10 of 17 for 238 yards, and Watkins had three catches for 157 yards – but was embarrassed when he was caught from behind while celebrating early on what appeared would be a long TD.’

‘Ryan didn’t immediately announce whether Smith or Vick would start next week at Kansas City. That’s a change from the past, when Ryan has often said following games that Smith would be under center. “I have no idea,” Ryan said. “We’ll look at that later.”‘

‘Smith had played better last week in a 27-25 loss to the Patriots with 226 yards passing and no turnovers. But he struggled to find his accuracy against the Bills, and Vick started warming up after the third interception.’

‘Kraig Urbik replaces rookie Cyril Richardson at left guard after Kyle Orton was sacked five times against Minnesota. Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) is out.’

‘Orton completed 10-of-17 passes for 238 yards for the Bills (5-3), who forced six turnovers. Sammy Watkins caught three passes for 157 yards and a score.’

‘Smith completed just 2-of-8 passes before being benched for Michael Vick.’

‘Orton was just 10 of 17 for 238 yards but avoided the types of mistakes that doomed Jets counterparts Geno Smith and Michael Vick, each of whom accounted for three turnovers.’

‘”I had a lot of opportunities early on in my career and (then) the stretch of six, seven years not sniffing it,” Orton said. “So they don’t come around very often. When you’ve got a chance to be in it in the second half of the season, there’s nothing more important than your preparation and your work. Do everything you can to give yourself the best chance.”‘

‘The New York Jets benched quarterback Geno Smith after throwing three interceptions on four drives Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.’

‘In the second half there was more of the same for the Jets, who turned the ball over again and again, but Buffalo’s offense was stagnant and could only muster field goals.’

‘They dominated the line of scrimmage, didn’t give the receivers an inch and held the Jets’ top two running backs to 50 yards on 16 carries. It was as suffocating an effort as the Bills have had defensively, and if it weren’t for a lack in preparation to contain backup Michael Vick from scrambling, the Bills would have had a perfect game on that side of the ball.’

‘Here’s what I know. These Bills have a good record halfway through the season and are set up to be in a playoff race. I’m signing up for that all day long back when this all began.’

‘The defense continues to be the strength of the 2014 Bills. Jim Schwartz’ group had six takeaways, four sacks and shut down Jets running back Chris Ivory( 13 carries for 43 yards), They held the Jets without a first down on nine of their 15 possessions.’

‘Clearly, there are things to criticize about Sunday’s 20-point win vs. the Jets, but the good far outweighed the bad, and they find themselves in the thick of the hunt at the midway point.’

‘The big question: When your team gets you 7 turnovers, many in prime field position, should you win by more than 20? The bigger question: Is anyone buying into Orton as the second-coming of Rich Gannon?’