OldTimer1960

Good points and the data suggests that poor offense is a predictor of not making the playoffs. I agree that the Bills' offense is a wreck and I agree that Chan Gailey got more out of less offensive talent than the current staff has. I do think that you failed to mention how terrible the Bills' defense was during much of the playoff drought. I suggest that defense is also important and that the Bills have improved markedly in that area.

How would you suggest scheming around an OL that can't open running lanes and can't pass block? I think that they've tried getting the ball out of Orton's hands quickly, but folks complain that they "never go deep". Unfortunately, the OL hasn't held up in pass protection long enough to go deep. I think that they've tried screens, but OL blocking for the WR/RB on those has been poor. They've tried running the ball inside and wide, both without a lot of effectiveness. The poor pass protection means that opposing DBs can play tight to the line not needing to fear getting beat deep. This also further clogs running lanes for a team that can't create holes to begin with. Offensive scheming requires at least *some* kind of strength to play to. I really think that they knew that they needed OL help last offseason. Unfortunately, either Kuandjo and Richardson are not yet ready or they misfired on those picks. I give them credit that they knew what needed help, but the reinforcements didn't work out. After watching Cyril Richardson be abused during Senior Bowl practices, it isn't surprising that he wasn't a help this year. Kuandjo was a bigger let down. I know that I thought that he would help when they drafted him, but the preseason showed that he couldn't play at the NFL level - at least not yet.

I know that everyone is frustrated, but Buddy Nix laid the groundwork for this defense. I don't think that a major coaching overhaul would be wise. Teams that constantly make major changes in the coaching staff most often end up on a continuous treadmill of poor results. While I think youth and talent on the OL is the biggest problem, I would not be too surprised to see a change in OL coach. I don't expect Hackett to be fired - his hands were really tied by poor OL play, injuries at RB, mediocre QB play and inexperience at WR.

Joe D'Alessandris where have you gone? When he was OL coach, he got a lot better play out of a lot less talent (IMHO). I won't be surprised if current OL coach Pat Morris is let go after the season. Marrone did everything but completely blame the OL for the Oakland loss and they certainly have played poorly all year. I think that both Pears and Urbik played much better under D'ALIESSANDRIS than they have since.

This could be part of it. I haven't seen one screen pass this year by Buffalo where an OL successfully blocked anyone.

Orton needs to be in no-NFL all the time.

This team truly SUCKS!!!! However, if the POS offense could score once in a while the D wouldn't need to shut out every team. Orton and Hackett should not be allowed to ride back to B'lo after this abysmal game.

This team truly SUCKS!!!! However, if the POS offense could score once in a while the D wouldn't need to shut out every team. Orton and Hackett should not be allowed to ride back to B'lo after this abysmal game.

You gotta be f-ing kidding! The D can't win if the O doesn't score...

Somebody needs to make sure that Orton gets hurt...

F-me! This is a MISERABLE Offense. I don't care how bad the offensive players are, the entire O should be fired for this embarrassment.

OL Needs to be fired!

OL is a POS!

F-ing Orton - asking for a miracle to score 20 points... He NEEDS to go. Top 5 defense and they can't score enough to be competitive?

Embarrassment! They won't score rest of the game...

Just QUIT NOW. This is an embarrassment! No chance that the O comes back unless they take 3 months worth of Viagra

Pressure on the pathetic offense. They can't just turtle and hope to win. If Orton can't pull this out, EJ should start against NE.

F-ing Orton and f-ing OL....

Way to go OL!

I feel 17-7?is imminent.

Orton MUST go to the bench!

This offense is seriously terrible. When will an OL make a block on a screen pass?

Ugh, without Dareus, D isn't dominant and O is STILL pathetic. Losing this game will be a digrace.

ZERO chance w Orton at the helm. MAYBE Manuel could run some... It is abysmal that they will lose to a 2-12 team to end their season!

Wow, O has done their job- 3 plays and punt! Orton is SOOOOO BAD!!!