Cynical

If it looks like desperation, smells like desperation ...

Other than Owens, what other "talented, tall receivers" did the Bills acquire this off season?

Whitner and Edwards need to get together and look up the word "hypocrite".

My God, what a novel concept. A NFL head coach making his players perform better. Who woulda thunk it ... Are you sure? As you yourself said, Shanahan did have that ability to make an "average player look really good".

Isn't this same McMichael that had a case of the dropsies while playing in Miami? IIRC, Dolphin fans were not upset when he left.

What's even scarier is there are people that think drafting a pass rushing DE is a priority, like somehow 1 defensive player will overcome that excuse for an offense.

If we are going to be ridiculous, Trent had to win the game against Cleveland. How did that work out? Trent had to win the game against SF? How did that work out? Oh ... wait he had to leave the game because he pulled his pinkie finger. He had to win against the Dolphins the following week. Wait. He was still out. He had to win against the Jets the week after that. Wait. He was still out.

Who's in the hall?

It is the NFL, and there is only one measuring stick: wins. The rest of what you said counts for nothing if the end result is a loss.

That probably is the best option. Feed Trent enough rope to either hang himself or to lasso the offense under control. Adjust as needed. I guess my biggest concern is with the goobers that make up the coaching staff. I have no confidence in them to properly analyze the situation. Heck, I think they would struggle game planning a game of Go Fish.

Okay, maybe I missed something. Other than him running the occasional no huddle/2 minute offense, when has Trent been in full command of the play calling?

I never said it wasn't. In case you have missed it, I am not a fan of the Bills present coaching staff. However, that does not automatically mean placing the play calling into Trent's hand is a better option. Maybe he will and maybe he won't. However, last season Trent was still struggling processing the information he was required to. Remember after the Cleveland game, Trent stated he felt unprepared for what he faced. Part of that was the coaching staff (and since that will not change, that will still cause problems), and part of that was his immaturity as a NFL QB. In order for him to carry the burden of play calling, he will need a pretty good body of work experience to build upon and learn from. He lacks that experience at this time. As a point of comparison, Kelly was in his 7th year as a professional QB (his 5th year in the NFL) when he took over the play calling. Further, you need to consider Trent's statement after the KC game. Trent claims one of the reasons the offense was successful was due to the coaching staff simplifying the offense. In all honesty, does that sound like a player ready to carry the extra complexities play calling brings to the table? One other thing you may be over looking. Trent Edwards may NOT want the additional responsibility of play calling.

Or could end up destroying his confidence. He is still a young player, and dumping that kind of responsibility on him before he can handle it would be disastrous.

I believe they said the same thing about Spurrier, and his Fun 'n Gun offense. Those "creative" style of college offenses succeed at the collegiate level because they take advantage of the disparity of talent in their defensive opponent.

That should show you how much I really care about the Turk .... or this coaching staff in general ....

Probaby trying to figure how the kid deals with and handles adversity.

Or even the Ivy League grad Dick Jauron?

If you are going to rely on the players to overcome inept coaching, then the Bills are screwed. An audible by the offense is done in reaction to the defense being presented, and should not be done because the OC is a moron.

Turk pointed his finger at numerous things besides not having a viable #2 WR. But he forgot one item: predictable and bone headed play calling.

1) Do that and watch the riot that takes place. The Bills have the lowest (or second lowest) average ticket price in the NFL. The prices are not the way because the Bills organization wants to be "nice" to the community. If they could charge a higher price, they would. 2) scarcity only increases demand. That assumes there is a demand in the first place. You're right. And one aspect of those championships were the Canadians gleefully noting how a Canadian team beat the Americans at their own game. You would be surprised by the number of Canadians that do not share your view point. In fact, you may be shocked by the number of Canadians that actually feel their game is superior. As I said before: * To many people automatically assumed that Canadiens would openly embrace an NFL team. Do NOT under estimate the power and influence of the culture in a society on what it will and will not accept. Especially when the society feels its culture may be over run by a foreign culture. Putting the stadium (or stadium complex) in Niagara Falls, NY is not just about "border hopping". It's about tapping that potential corporate market in Toronto, without making the average Canadian feel like the American culture is invading their territory.

Well, duh. That's why I pointed out the stadium is presently sitting in OP, with a drive of 1 hr 54 min. for a fan from Toronto. Moving the stadium to Buffalo would only save that driver 15 minutes. The increased influx of Canadian dollars would be a minimal, if any, especially among the corporates. Moving the stadium even closer to Toronto increases the potential for Canadians to attend the game, and for the corporate dollars the NFL seeks. Building a new stadium in Buffalo does virtually nothing. The new stadium will be subjected to the same economic pressures the old one is faced with: * a declining popluation * few corporations * a shrinking economy

The stadium is not located in Buffalo. The present stadium is located in Orchard Park, south of Buffalo. Based on Yahoo maps, Toronto to Orchard Park is 1 hr, 54 minutes. Moving the stadium to Niagara Falls shaves a 1/2 hour off the drive time. Moving the stadium from Orchard Park to Buffalo will only save the Toronto fan a 15 minute drive time.

I agree the free stadium is a better option financially, but the location leaves a lot to be desired (if their goal is to target the Toronto market). Building a new stadium in the Toronto area is not an option (unless the new owner has some serious deep pockets as the Canadian govt's will do little to nothing to help, not to mention the potential for lackluster support). Splitting games between RWS and the Roger is a short term solution. As I said previously, the Roger is too small. The lost revenue through direct and indirect streams (ticket sales, concessions, etc...) means increased prices (as we already have seen). That's not going to go over well long term. Also, throw in the potential for lack luster support by the Canadian fan (as we have also already seen*), and this option is a disaster waiting to happen. * To many people automatically assumed that Canadiens would openly embrace an NFL team. Based on the schedules, the NFL team will be competing directly against the CFL team for fans. It's one thing for the NFL to be "next door", and it is quite another thing for the NFL to be in their "back yard". That's why a larger (than the Roger) stadium, near the border, and as close to Toronto as possible makes the most "sense". It would allow the NFL to tap into the Toronto market without stepping into their "backyard". As for Niagara county saying "no" to the Bills: I-D-I-O-T-S. I was thinking of a domed ( ) stadium being part of a entertainment/tourism/convention center complex. Niagara county may be more inclined to say "yes" if the new building was more than just a stadium. Plus, doesn't the NFL offer some kind of "loan" to owners to aid in building new stadiums?

Once the team becomes for sale, I would not be surprised to see the NFL attempt to work with the state of NY and Niagara county to build a new stadium somewhere near Niagara Falls. The Rogers Centre is small based on NFL standards, both overall seating capacity and suites. There are numerous reasons why it makes sense, especially if the new stadium is domed ( ). But we will see.

You just know it, huh? You would know this how? Because you do not like the guy, therefore, BB must be thinking the same thing?