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I think SF calls a nice mix of runs and passes. I don't find him to be as predictable as some of our previous coordinators. It's true that he took a long time to realize and adjust to a shorter QB drop game, and that bothered me. He has also done a pretty good job in adjustments during some of the games, and seems to be willing to cater a gameplan to the team he is facing, not force his "identity" on the plays that are called. re: MM I liked him when he was here, especially year one. In year two it seemed that he hadn't learned from some of his mistakes made the first time around and his team management skills also showed to be lacking. I liked his poise, and sometimes enjoyed his coachspeak teases of the media especially. I think he abandoned the running game to quickly as a tendency. Jury is still out but as it stands I think DJ is a better coach. He controls and manages the team as a whole much better. He also is commited to running the football. I like too that he seems to tell it like it is to the fans and media.

Fair enough. He never was going to be the type to run through tackles though. Think Rams receivers (ie. they'll catch a ball and then go down, or OOB to avoid contact and stay fresh)...

The is one of the oldest lingering BS arguments against Fletcher and I thought it was finally completely dead. Looks like there are always gonna be a few hardheads who hold onto opinions like security blankets even against a boatload of visual evidence for the world to see.

Talk about I can't look myself in the mirror knowing I took Alexander over LT

Nice! btw... if my calculations are correct <geeky snivel> I have just drawn you in a first round FF playoff matchup

Was that the Rams game?

Lol, that WAS a surprise

Most definitely. He's been pretty consistent in that area this year. I remember last season he was getting a lot of holding calls when trying to block. He must have worked hard on his technique...

Old opinions die hard around here. While his numbers are fairly pedestrian, I've seen some real nice things at times this year from Price. He's been involved in blocking downfield more than he ever was the first time here. Plus he's made some very clutch catches, and shows good body control as mentioned. The numbers he got for his contract aren't really that significant IMO as compared to some of the reactions around here. It would be nice if he didn't dissapear at times, but he sure is a different player this time around. Could the position be improved? Yes. Bot he's certainly playing hard out there, and has contibuted at key moments. Wr's are not all Moulds type bruisers.

Actually no. He is a complete receiver, right now. He has the hands, the quicks, the route running ability, the ability to make a play vs. double coverage, he can fight for the sticks, the breakaway speed, and the numbers to back his production in an offense that sometimes purposely has gone into a conservative shell. The only thing I think he needs work on right now is coming back to the ball after the play breaks down.

You are comparing us to perrenial playoff teams while most are noticing the progress of a rebuilding/gelling unit who is starting to show that they are able to execute a gameplan and take advantage when they are given opportunities in the field position department.

Theres the whole flaw with that line of thinking. It's really not about stats, especially one's such as your theory presents, but if you want to look at a statistic for an Offensive Coordinator and QB look at Yards per attempt. It doesn't matter if there are 15 or 50 passes thrown.

This is the first Bills coaching staff in a long time that seems to have thrown away all the "we need an identity" crap and have adjusted unique, separate game plans for the teams they are up against. Key games where gameplan was a large part of the reason for success (or atleast being in a position to win) were: The Dolphin game The Vikings game The Indy game The Jacksonville game Yesterday (took away the short routes the Jets desperately rely on) I won't call him coach of the year, but I like what I see so far overall.

So True

Very True ...

He's a smart guy and all ( a smartass too) but they really need to take him off of football related assignments.

Sorry you were unable to see the last two games. Give the guy some recovery time, geez.

Unfortunately there is no way for any of us to really tell how he is playing based on the way TV cameras are set up for the NFL broadcast. Only the people who go to games will have any opportunity to really check out what he is doing. Of the 2 games I've been to , I thought he played very well in one and mediocre in the other. He does show really good range back there but his recognition may need some time to come along.

Geez... what's his hangup today?

TKO came back and played the 2nd half. Still, very impressive job by the defense!

Do not under-estimate the power of the Melvin . Whatever he may be, he's loads better than any center we've had since #67 was here.

Mike and the Mad Dog on 660 am out of NYC should be entertaining tommorow as well.

Best usage of dashes and smilies ever!

I think this Peters guy is gonna be good

Great points Bill. And a very entertaining read!