notwoz Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'm surprised that this view of the Bills comes from the Boston Globe. It's actually pretty straightforward, to the point and nowhere near as condescending as I expected. Some examples: "Feels like GM Buddy Nix and coach Chan Gailey are pouring concrete into the foundation right now – Very business-like, no-complaining, get-the-job-done tone. That’s good for this franchise, provided they give this regime time, since there’s been far too much upheaval over the last decade." "But it’s clear that the intention is to be a physically imposing squad." The writer is a little too gung-ho about McKelvin for my liking, but that's his opinion. The story is on the Two Bills Drive page under the heading Buffalo Bills News. Or you can follow this link: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patr...training_1.html Also, when you think that the Bills are the pits -- and we all do from time to time -- check out this play from the Washington DC team with the racist nickname under the Jim Zorn era: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdX1rdLcTk8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'm surprised that this view of the Bills comes from the Boston Globe. It's actually pretty straightforward, to the point and nowhere near as condescending as I expected. Some examples: "Feels like GM Buddy Nix and coach Chan Gailey are pouring concrete into the foundation right now – Very business-like, no-complaining, get-the-job-done tone. That’s good for this franchise, provided they give this regime time, since there’s been far too much upheaval over the last decade." "But it’s clear that the intention is to be a physically imposing squad." The writer is a little too gung-ho about McKelvin for my liking, but that's his opinion. The story is on the Two Bills Drive page under the heading Buffalo Bills News. Or you can follow this link: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patr...training_1.html Also, when you think that the Bills are the pits -- and we all do from time to time -- check our this play from the Washington DC team with the racist nickname under the Jim Zorn era: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdX1rdLcTk8 Good article, great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Certainly not as snarky as he could have been. Not a bad read at all. I'll pick nits with his nit-picking, however. I don't see how he can say that "Facing the Pats* aerial show might be a bit more difficult for these guys" in one breath, and then conclude with "[McKelvin] paired with Byrd, it looks like this deep, talented secondary could be in good hands for years to come". Logical asynchrony, methinks. Or homerism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Pretty fair assessment, all in all. Not sure why anyone would be surprised with someone expecting great things from McKelvin. The guy has MAD skills. And, Whitey, at first blush I can see why thinking the Bills secondary is talented while also worrying if they can contain the Pats* aerial attack might be somewhat counter-intuitive. But containing any great passing attack takes more than just a great secondary. It takes pressure on the QB as well. Still, I don't think the Bills are going to lose games because of their pass D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoobydum Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Better than we are the worst team in the league crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA Bills Fan Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 "Facing the Patriots’ aerial show might be a bit more difficult for these guys." I think he's being a bit too kind to his home team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8PRKN Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Better than we are the worst team in the league crap. Yeah I agree it good to see something that says something besides the tackles suck so they will... No true NT and no pass rush blah blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 "Facing the Patriots’ aerial show might be a bit more difficult for these guys." I think he's being a bit too kind to his home team... If you follow his logic, not really. He says that the Bills can be passed on in first and second down situations because of their lack of natural pass rushers. The Pats are the only team in the division that is a very effective passing team on first and second down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 If you follow his logic, not really. He says that the Bills can be passed on in first and second down situations because of their lack of natural pass rushers. The Pats are the only team in the division that is a very effective passing team on first and second down. The Colts do a fine job, too, if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The Colts do a fine job, too, if I'm not mistaken. thanks for the insight did not realize that the Colts were back in the same division as the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA Bills Fan Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 If you follow his logic, not really. He says that the Bills can be passed on in first and second down situations because of their lack of natural pass rushers. The Pats are the only team in the division that is a very effective passing team on first and second down. wow I just went to pull stats on their 1st and 2nd down passing....and you're way right. my bad -- just reading that comment reminded me of my 8 years in NH and how all their fans/writers are quick to compliment themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 thanks for the insight did not realize that the Colts were back in the same division as the Bills Oops. My bad. Missed "the division" Thanks for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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