Billistic

...again, that's the OBD spin = Kool Aid When Hanglider mauls Wilfork, that's a different story, not just a fairy tale from Chris Brownose.

...that's the spin from OBD. How long until we see what it does on the turf? Maybe by the 3rd pre-season game?

Thanks, I think I'm starting to believe...well something's happening anyway...

Trent Edwards got sacked only one time for every 16 drop backs last season. The Bills yards per rush was pedestrian. The Bills lost (in part) because their receivers couldn't get open. The O-line didn't kill the Bills. It wasn't great, but it wasn't killer. Neither McNally nor Kugler could make All Pros out of the bunch, but they were serviceable (especially compared to what came before). So now the Bills totally uprooted the O-line, and replaced it with WHAT? Who knows? So now the Bills seem to have a receiving corps, but why should I believe the O-line will perform against the AFC East monster 3-4s? Why should I believe in Sean Kugler? Pass the Kool Aid.

In 2008, most teams gave up blitzing Edwards (Adrian Wilson aside, ha, ha) because he performed well against the blitz in the early run, and the Bills went on many the scoring drive. Then opponents went to max zone coverage schemes, and Edwards/Schonert were nonplussed. Actually, Edwards was only sacked on 6% of his pass drops throughout the year. The problem was that the receivers could not beat the coverage. Well, James Hardly didn't even perform to the wretched Peerless Price heights, Reed and the tight ends were either injured, invisible or both. Evans was essentially rendered a non-factor, and only Bong Mode and Fred saw some light. This year TO is supposed to obviate the Hardy void, and, unless I'm mistaken, Shawn Nelson is being groomed to replace James altogether, and Reed and the Dereks are healthy (so far). Steve Johnson may add to the mix. Maybe even Parrish will find a way to contribute on offense. So opposing defenses may not be able to take away Edward's receivers. On the other hand, the Bills offensive line is beyond sketchy, until proven otherwise. Defensive coordinators are essentially compelled to test the Bills ability to pass protect. The ball is in Kugler's court IMO, and Devil Belichick, Ryan and Sparano probably have trouble keeping the smiles off their faces.