Jerry Jabber Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Even before the start of the season last year, most could tall it wasn't going to be good with the terrible preseason performance, plus the firings of Walker & Schonert 10 days before the start of the season. Is this a sense in the same direction? While I give credit to Cooter (Gailey) for pulling the plug on Edwards quickly, but did failing to address the QB situation this year really come back to bite the Bills in the butt this year. Granted, none of the free agent QB's looked good, but the Bills could have made a move for Mike Vick. While a lot of people are still disgusted with Vick's personal off-field actions, his play on the field so far this year has been very good. With Edwards, it's obvious that his teammates did not rally around him. Edwards barely showed emotion and always sounded defeated. After getting blasted by defenders left & right, Edwards should have been chewing out his O-linemen and demanding that they get their heads out of their azzes and do their jobs. Edwards is a by-product of Jauron, both did not have that winning attitude. Both had the "It's hard to win in the NFL" type attitude. With Fitz, we know he's better than Edwards, but we also know he's inconsistent and he's not a franchise QB either. Can the offense rally around Fitz and put together a decent season the rest of the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Even before the start of the season last year, most could tall it wasn't going to be good with the terrible preseason performance, plus the firings of Walker & Schonert 10 days before the start of the season. Is this a sense in the same direction? While I give credit to Cooter (Gailey) for pulling the plug on Edwards quickly, but did failing to address the QB situation this year really come back to bite the Bills in the butt this year. Granted, none of the free agent QB's looked good, but the Bills could have made a move for Mike Vick. While a lot of people are still disgusted with Vick's personal off-field actions, his play on the field so far this year has been very good. With Edwards, it's obvious that his teammates did not rally around him. Edwards barely showed emotion and always sounded defeated. After getting blasted by defenders left & right, Edwards should have been chewing out his O-linemen and demanding that they get their heads out of their azzes and do their jobs. Edwards is a by-product of Jauron, both did not have that winning attitude. Both had the "It's hard to win in the NFL" type attitude. With Fitz, we know he's better than Edwards, but we also know he's inconsistent and he's not a franchise QB either. Can the offense rally around Fitz and put together a decent season the rest of the way? Sure they can. At least the change offers the chance of a hope of a spark. Which is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I know. We totally picked the wrong year to set the lofty expectation of going over .500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Sure they can. At least the change offers the chance of a hope of a spark. Which is better than nothing. I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 We follow the Pittsburgh Pirates of the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I know. We totally picked the wrong year to set the lofty expectation of going over .500 Looks like I picked the wrong year to stop drinking heavily on weekends. Oh wait, I haven't stopped. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Of course it is not over. Fitz is starting this week, we are saved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper802 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 It was over when they chose Spiller instead of upgrading the OL or LB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 It was over when they chose Spiller instead of upgrading the OL or LB's. Come on you guys, play along. The Edwards haters are in their glory. Don't pee in their corn flakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 While I give credit to Cooter (Gailey) for pulling the plug on Edwards quickly, but did failing to address the QB situation this year really come back to bite the Bills in the butt this year. Granted, none of the free agent QB's looked good, but the Bills could have made a move for Mike Vick. While a lot of people are still disgusted with Vick's personal off-field actions, his play on the field so far this year has been very good. I think they played it exactly as they should have. This organization has been mediocre for a long time. They're better off being horrible and getting to the top of the draft instead of the 10-15 range we seem to end up in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) I think they played it exactly as they should have. This organization has been mediocre for a long time. They're better off being horrible and getting to the top of the draft instead of the 10-15 range we seem to end up in. If that means drafting a real franchise QB with a Top 10 selection in the draft, then I'm all for it now. Let's just hope they can get a real #1 WR to go along with the Franchise QB. Edited September 20, 2010 by Jerry Jabber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I don't think Nix/Galiey thought they had many choices. There werent any major FA's available and apparently they didnt think there was a QB or Tackle worthy of the number 9 pick. While I hate to think we're playing for a draft pick thats likely what its going to end up. Nix was part of a regime that wasnt afraid to take Manning number one to trade for Rivers who went at number 4. Hopefully he learned from that and wont be afraid to pull the trigger if they like one of the guys thats there at our pick.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 It was over when Shanahan said no............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 It was over when Trent Edwards was named the starting QB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernbill Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 It's not over still a lot we can build on this year. This year will be full of small victories, sure you might say oh well we say that every year. But, that's the beauty of sports and why we keep cheering, when you cheer for a team that can celebrate the truly small victories sports are more fun. For us it's not an all or nothing game, every week something can make you happy and carry you on. It's just like golf most of us don't play golf because we are good but because every time we are so angry we never want to play again we hit that miracle shot that carry's you through 30 more below average to average strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Can the offense rally around Fitz and put together a decent season the rest of the way? Yes to the first part (they did it last year), and probably not the second part. Fitz has leader written all over him, but his arm betrays him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 This was a good move...now, if they really want to garner some attention, fire Modrak and hang the blame on the horrible drafting on him...hell, I might even resign up for the NFL ticket if they did this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 It was over when Cowher said no............ Just playin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewfla Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 The Bills are who we thought they were - and we let 'em off the hook! The season is not over by any means as going 0-16 is historic although has truly lost some of its cache since Detroit did it. Still it is very possible although it does seem a little less so as long as Fitz is upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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