Archives for November 14, 2014

‘Because the reality is this … if you can’t score a touchdown on the road against a team with a winning record, forget the playoffs.’

‘Kyle Orton played his worst game as a Bill, completing 22 of 39 passes for 193 yards and no touchdowns.’

‘If you can’t establish any sort of rushing attack against a solid defensive unit, you make it easier for them to contain your offense. That’s exactly what the Dolphins did and it was big reason why they won the game.’

‘Kyle Orton had a terrible night, and all the good will he built up in winning three of his first four starts for the Bills has been wiped out with back-to-back poor performances during which he produced just one touchdown (against Kansas City) in 22 total possessions. For three quarters, the maligned offensive line held up pretty well and Orton had time to throw. The problem was he kept throwing like EJ Manuel, which is to say missing receivers who were open.’

‘”I played three plays, so you can’t even start a rhythm,” Williams said. “I mean, three plays. Two runs and a pass. I try to do my best ability on the plays. I’m just waiting for my opportunities.”‘

‘”Because, you know, with eight minutes, a situation like that … we didn’t get as good of a punt, that plays into the field position, like we had gotten last week,” Marrone said. “We were thinking about going for it on fourth-and-6, the percentages are just not in our favor. We needed the two possessions, so we were going to get more than two possessions after that – at least in our opinion.”‘

‘Marrone and 4th down… again.’

‘While Marrone’s message was consistent with his philosophy from day one, the calls for his job are getting louder and his seat is getting warmer after the same issues – red-zone offense and conservative play-calling – that have plagued this team for the last two issues have reared their ugly head in two losses following the team’s bye week.’

‘Right now, the only thinking with regards to this team is figuring out what it has to do to score a touchdown. The Bills haven’t produced one in more than seven quarters.’

‘Jackson’s inability to contribute in Thursday night’s divisional game will cause many to question the decision to let him play Sunday.’

‘Doug Marrone’s chary fourth-down decisions will keep Bills fans irate another week. With 9:42 left in the game and his team down 10 points, Marrone punted from the Dolphins’ 47-yard line. Later, the Bills were forced to go for it on fourth down in their own territory. Nathaniel Hackett’s red-zone play-calling has failed to produce a touchdown in almost nine full quarters.’

‘In the span of five days, their season is virtually over.’

‘The Bills faced a must-win game, and while the conditions were difficult – on the road, at night, on a Thursday against a divisional rival – it was still a grossly disappointing performance. For the second time in five days, they met a fellow AFC playoff contender, and for the second time in five days, proved they are not a bona fide playoff contender. It’s as simple as that.’