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Scoring 2 TD's in three games against CLE, NYJ, and CAR isn't what I'd call offensive production. As a matter of fact, the offense has exactly 8 TD's in 7 games. They rushed for 53 yards on 30 carries yesterday, and the OL is struggling mightily. It's easy to get emotionally worked up after beating inferior teams. To make the post-season, the Bills have to go at least 7-2 in their final 9 games to have a shot, which means losing only two games to NE, MIA, NYJ, ATL, IND, HOU, JAC, KC, and TEN. After losing to CLE, I'm no game is a sure thing with this team.

It's hard to fathom that a QB with Owens and Evans would throw so often to his backs and TE's. The only thing I can think of is that DJ is in TE's head so much, he won't take risks for fear of any type mistake. There are so many variables involved that someone can pick apart TE versus RF. I think if we look at yards per attempt and yards per completion, we'll find it validates Simon's information. Fitz's YPA is 5.09, whereas TE's is 6.44. Edwards' 91 completions have gone for 985 yards, or about 10.9 ypc. RF's 21 completions have gone for 239 yards, or 11 ypc. Fitz's YPA is brutal, although his sample is much smaller. I'd like to see what he does, but it's clear he's not a long term answer at QB.

As always Bill, thanks much. The DL played much better against a good OL today. Kelsay's sack (splitting the RT and RG) was surprising and ncie to see. I'd still like to see more pressure on the QB, but I'll take their performance. I would like to say the OL is better, but running between the tackles is still a big problem. I don't think anyone expects Levitre, Hangartner, and Wood to be All-Pros, but 30 carries for 53 yards is inexcusable. The tackles, Bell and Meredith don't seem to be anything more than bodies. I know Bell has been highlighted ad nauseam, but he's a liability. I would not like to enter 2010 with him entrenched as the starting LT. Fitz is too inconsistent to be a starting QB in the league for my money. 21-47 and 239 yards with 2 TD's is not good enough to win consistently in the NFL. Sadly, I'm not sure TE is much better. 3-4 is about equivalent to DJ's career winning percentage. And allowing 425 yards will not win against the NE's, ATL's, HOU's, and MIA's of the NFL.

Defense was better against the run, but still yielded 425 yards. Delhomme is a turnover waiting to happen, and Buffalo capitalized on short fields. I did not see them sustain a drive all day. Fewer penalties today, but Buffalo averaged 1.8 yards per carry and Fitzpatrick made a few plays but was generally inconsistent.

Good question.

Man, if Whitner heads to the bench (and it's not likely given his paycheck) that puts the final nail in the coffin on that 2006 draft. Byrd did things today Whitner rarely does. That's a rookie versus a fourth year vet.

Ask yourself how many times that works against good teams. DJ not being able to beat playoff caliber teams is no coincidence, and something which jumps out to anyone who knows the HC's history. Banking on opponents to screw up is his strategy. Unfortunately, NE, IND, PIT, BAL, and MIA don't make as many as DJ needs to win.

Outgained 425-167 isn't what I would call a well-coached game. I'd call it a classic DJ win: luck, no turnovers, and few penalties against an opponent with turnovers and penalties. These are the types of wins DJ had in 01 when Chicago went 13-3. The stars aligned that season.

I forgot those guys as well. It's a complete team effort. I'm glad they'll win today, but being 3-4 is nothing to brag about. The goal is merely to make the playoffs, not play for 8-8 or 9-7.

After four off-seasons of rebuilding no less. But hey, Levy and Brandon are nice fellas even if they had no clue about how to build a football team.

Reminds me of the Denver game last season.

The OL is still extremely weak. The interior OL seems OK, but the tackles are helping to kill this offense.

DJ strikes again. With TO no less.

Jauron and company still have plenty of time to lose this game. Give him time.

It's Billsitis - a disease reserved for the hard luck fans who have fleeting visions of actually winning a game they shouldn't win. Wow-McGee returning kicks? When does DJ change anything?

No confirmation needed, this is a Dick Ball game. The other team makes mistakes, you get some lucky bounces, the other team can't score, and you hope to eke out a win.

The official wasted 2nd half timeout.

We shall see.

Whitner's job may be in jeopardy. That is, if Scott is really their SS. Byrd has ball skills, Whitner, not so much.

The Bills will likely finish this quarter with 71 total yards. Dick Ball + Fitzpatrick = offensive offense

Bills opponents have options: either run for 200 yards or pass for 300. It's all about which one is easier for a particular team playing Buffalo. Of course, some teams may try for both, which isn't out of the question either.

About 20 more Fitz passes and we'll get to 75 easy today.

We're mad as hell and we're going to take it anytime because we're afraid the team will move.

1 TE left - Derek Fine. We'll be scouring the street free agents again real soon. It's what this team is built on, SFA's and UDFA's. Keep's costs down.

It's a perfect storm: DJ, a weak-armed QB, bad game-plan, DJ, nothing at OT, bad OL play, penalties, DJ, and unimaginative play-calling. Were it not for that INT or great kick returns, this team won't be moving beyond midfield. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse...