Why we got embarrassed today

[buffalo_bills]

Coming into this game, I truly believed we had a better team than the Jets.

 

And guess what, I still do. We didn't lose because of a lack of talent Bills fans. Despite what happened on the field today, I know we are much much better than this.

 

The Jets came in hungry, trying to prove something to the NFL. We didn't. Not only the players, but the coaches assumed that our great offseason means we just have to show up and play, and we'll get victories.

 

Well guess what, the Jets outworked us and wanted the win more. You could see the Jets were a lot more prepared to play than we were.

 

As for Fitzpatrick, he needs to be better, and I think he will be. Some goes for the defense.

 

Next week, I want to see that fire lit under us. We play a KC team that also got their asses kicked today, so it'll be an interesting game.

 

BTW, I think Spiller will establish himself as one of the games best backs by seasons end, especially if Freddy is hurt for an extended period.

[PearlHowardman]

When the team QB throws interceptions on the first two offensive series of the game the defensive players start to collectively think: Why the F should I even try?

 

Does that make sense?

[birdog1960]

this game reminded me of bills - kc opener last year except this year, the bills =kc and the jets = bills. we all know how the rest of the year went for both. hope i'm wrong but it sure looked similar. does anybody think the jets are really contenders?

[Best Player Available]

2nd tier GM, head coach, and all assistant coaches and coordinators. They are all either has beens (Gailey, Wannabe) or flat out suck. BTW who is the OC and why is he even here?

 

Talent level may have got better, although you couldn't tell on the field today. But Gailey is clueless. The Jets like some other AFCE teams own us.

[PearlHowardman]

The Bills should call Erie County Community College (ECCC) and and hire their football team QB.

 

Fitz' interceptions today were HORRIBLE throws! Simply stupid, incompetent passes. And he probaly could have thrown 1-2 more if the Jets were awake.

 

If I'm someone like Mario Williams, and I see the team QB floundering in preseason practices and game, I'm really not going to waste my time playing hard - when Fitz keeps turning the ball over. Why would I?

[ThurmasThoman]

this game reminded me of bills - kc opener last year except this year, the bills =kc and the jets = bills. we all know how the rest of the year went for both. hope i'm wrong but it sure looked similar. does anybody think the jets are really contenders?

 

i do.

 

they played in back to back conference championships,

 

were 8-5 before going on a 3 game slide to end last season, should have probably made the playoffs.

 

they can consistently beat the pats, including in the playoffs.

 

they have a starting qb who is good - didnt he have like 26 tds last year? 18 picks?

 

they just smoked us. theyve beaten us, what? 6 times in a row?

 

why on EARTH would i say were going to be better than the jets? what, over the last 3? 4? 5? 12? years leads you to believe they are not contenders and we are?

 

gaileys 10-23 record as our coach??

 

fitz's 3 picks today?

 

the fact that our number 1 running back and number 2 wideout could be done for the season??

 

WE. SUCK.

[cale]

You know what - offensively speaking - we continued where we left off last year. This is a true indictment of the front office that couldn't see the ineptidude that half the folks on this board could see with their eyes closed. It's not that we lack talent - we have talent on this team that half of the coaching staff in this league could better leverage. We do have deficiencies in some key positions - but this inability to evaluate our roster honestly and coach and recruit appropriately is simply killing us.

 

You coach to our strengths. We have two (maybe 3 - but maybe with Freddie's injury - two again) running backs that are more than adequate. Yet we insist on running empty backfield options - telegraphing pass with a QB who has a gunslinger mentality with a journeyman's arm. Run the damn ball and live & die by the playaction.

 

I just don't get this coaching staff.

 

C

[Roc Bronson]

We are notorious as of late for making the Jets look like a superbowl team. The Jets are not that good we are just that bad.. Such a shame!

[birdog1960]

The Bills should call Erie County Community College (ECCC) and and hire their football team QB.

 

Fitz' interceptions today were HORRIBLE throws! Simply stupid, incompetent passes. And he probaly could have thrown 1-2 more if the Jets were awake.

 

If I'm someone like Mario Williams, and I see the team QB floundering in preseason practices and game, I'm really not going to waste my time playing hard - when Fitz keeps turning the ball over. Why would I?

maybe because you have pride in yourself and feel obligated to earn your paycheck?

[swnybillsfan]

Coming into this game, I truly believed we had a better team than the Jets.

 

And guess what, I still do. We didn't lose because of a lack of talent Bills fans. Despite what happened on the field today, I know we are much much better than this.

 

The Jets came in hungry, trying to prove something to the NFL. We didn't. Not only the players, but the coaches assumed that our great offseason means we just have to show up and play, and we'll get victories.

 

Well guess what, the Jets outworked us and wanted the win more. You could see the Jets were a lot more prepared to play than we were.

 

As for Fitzpatrick, he needs to be better, and I think he will be. Some goes for the defense.

 

Next week, I want to see that fire lit under us. We play a KC team that also got their asses kicked today, so it'll be an interesting game.

 

BTW, I think Spiller will establish himself as one of the games best backs by seasons end, especially if Freddy is hurt for an extended period.

i tend to agree with you, it was amazing to see how flat everyone was. spiller looked like he wanted to make a statement and i think many took notice on his speed and decisiveness. nowhere to go but up, right?

[Best Player Available]

The Bills should call Erie County Community College (ECCC) and and hire their football team QB.

 

Fitz' interceptions today were HORRIBLE throws! Simply stupid, incompetent passes. And he probaly could have thrown 1-2 more if the Jets were awake.

 

If I'm someone like Mario Williams, and I see the team QB floundering in preseason practices and game, I'm really not going to waste my time playing hard - when Fitz keeps turning the ball over. Why would I?

 

The jets went into a much softer coverage in the 2nd half. You're right though fitz should have had 5 picks not 3.

Believe it or not I think Rex actually showed us some mercy today. The hoody won't be so kind.

[PearlHowardman]

maybe because you have pride in yourself and feel obligated to earn your paycheck?

 

Nope!

 

No way - this defense knows Fitz' limitations. So they mail it in! I don't blame them one bit if they do.

Edited September 9, 2012 by PearlHowardman

[birdog1960]

i do.

 

they played in back to back conference championships,

 

were 8-5 before going on a 3 game slide to end last season, should have probably made the playoffs.

 

they can consistently beat the pats, including in the playoffs.

 

they have a starting qb who is good - didnt he have like 26 tds last year? 18 picks?

 

they just smoked us. theyve beaten us, what? 6 times in a row?

 

why on EARTH would i say were going to be better than the jets? what, over the last 3? 4? 5? 12? years leads you to believe they are not contenders and we are?

 

gaileys 10-23 record as our coach??

 

fitz's 3 picks today?

 

the fact that our number 1 running back and number 2 wideout could be done for the season??

 

WE. SUCK.

you may be right about the jets. too early to know. have they been better than us for the last decade? well, yeah. but that's hardly confirmation of a contender. i don't see them going further that the first round of the playoffs at best. and yes, i'd be euphoric if i truly thought the bills could do that this year.

[Nuncha]

1) Ribsrbroke Fitzpicksix

 

2) Defense gave up 10/14 third downs

 

3) ZERO sacks

 

4) Mario Williams 1 tackle, Mike Anderson Zero tackles, Kyle Williams 2 tackles, Darreus 1 tackle

 

5) gave up punt return for TD

 

6) Turned it over 4 times

 

7) Chan passed way too much early on - stuck with the pass even though Fitzpicksix was aweful.

Edited September 9, 2012 by Azucho98

[Bob in STL]

Bad pre-season for this team and the coaching staff. It carried right into today. This team was simply not ready.

 

Ryan outcoaches Gailey every time. This was embarassing.

[Buffaloed in Pa]

We sux. No heart,too soft. got it. Same old same old. Wait till next week. Yeah my sons and friends are going to the home opener. Can`t wait.

[JoeF]

We did suck today there is no question. We sucked throughout the preseason. We sucked at the end of last year. Since a 5-2 start last year we are 1-13 including preseason. This is all true.

 

For some reason I cannot even figure out for myself I still think this team has a shot to be a winning team. Someone needs to shake this team up -- the team I saw today lacked passion and fire for the game and we aren't good enough, no one is good enough, to win without knowing and executing assignments. CJ Spiller played his ass off today--when's the rest of this team going to join him?

[Buffaloed in Pa]

We did suck today there is no question. We sucked throughout the preseason. We sucked at the end of last year. Since a 5-2 start last year we are 1-13 including preseason. This is all true.

 

For some reason I cannot even figure out for myself I still think this team has a shot to be a winning team. Someone needs to shake this team up -- the team I saw today lacked passion and fire for the game and we aren't good enough, no one is good enough, to win without knowing and executing assignments. CJ Spiller played his ass off today--when's the rest of this team going to join him?

Soft coaching turns out SOFT players.

 

We did suck today there is no question. We sucked throughout the preseason. We sucked at the end of last year. Since a 5-2 start last year we are 1-13 including preseason. This is all true.

 

For some reason I cannot even figure out for myself I still think this team has a shot to be a winning team. Someone needs to shake this team up -- the team I saw today lacked passion and fire for the game and we aren't good enough, no one is good enough, to win without knowing and executing assignments. CJ Spiller played his ass off today--when's the rest of this team going to join him?

Soft coaching makes SOFT players.

[benderbender]

I want to hear from the "it's only preseason" crowd who expected a magical change at 1:00pm est into a contender. *crickets*

[JoeF]

Soft coaching turns out SOFT players.

 

There is no excuse for not knowing assignments....that is coaching and study...

 

There is an opportunity to end the first 6 games 3-3 without much effort (Wins KC, CLE, AZ) and if we can beat SF (highly unlikely) or NE at home (Like last year) 4-2 -- if we can get there we can make a second half run. Not ready to give up but this better be the last time we see the team that showed up at MetLife today.

[The Poojer]

I'm one of them and I got nothing...

 

I want to hear from the "it's only preseason" crowd who expected a magical change at 1:00pm est into a contender. *crickets*

[BillsVet]

When the team QB throws interceptions on the first two offensive series of the game the defensive players start to collectively think: Why the F should I even try?

 

Does that make sense?

 

There are two types of teams in the NFL: those who have QB's and those who do not. Not coincidentally Buffalo has been without one for an entire season since the late nineties at the least when they last were went to the playoffs. Buffalo will go a another season without the guy consistent enough to get them into the post-season.

[Buffaloed in Pa]

There are two types of teams in the NFL: those who have QB's and those who do not. Not coincidentally Buffalo has been without one for an entire season since the late nineties at the least when they last were went to the playoffs. Buffalo will go a another season without the guy consistent enough to get them into the post-season.

It`s true ,he craps the bed with any pressure.

[CardinalScotts]

1) Ribsrbroke Fitzpicksix

 

2) Defense gave up 10/14 third downs

 

3) ZERO sacks

 

4) Mario Williams 1 tackle, Mike Anderson Zero tackles, Kyle Williams 2 tackles, Darreus 1 tackle

 

5) gave up punt return for TD

 

6) Turned it over 4 times

 

7) Chan passed way too much early on - stuck with the pass even though Fitzpicksix was aweful.

 

this pretty much sums it up, of course we over react - well every week. Spiller is absolutely electric this guy needs 25 touches a game, regardless of the opponent. Our wideouts vs jets defensive backs = jets advantage on everyone single match up wrong game plan. We never slowed them down on defense, turnovers or not some of the turnovers they still had to drive 65-75 yards and did with no problem. Onto week 2 lets get to 1-1

Edited September 9, 2012 by CardinalScotts

[PearlHowardman]

There are two types of teams in the NFL: those who have QB's and those who do not. Not coincidentally Buffalo has been without one for an entire season since the late nineties at the least when they last were went to the playoffs. Buffalo will go a another season without the guy consistent enough to get them into the post-season.

 

Agreed!

 

Then human nature does what it does to the teammates of the failing QB and the teammates decide to essentially quit. Why bother playing hard when the QB is throwing game losing interceptions?

[Tom]

DLine had no pressure partly because their receivers were so wide open. Sanchez had a 3 step drop & at least 2 guys with no defenders near them.

 

That 'Fitzpicksix' Touchdown to Cromarti was right in front of where I was sitting & I'm still shocked he threw it, Horrible.

[KD in CA]

Coming into this game, I truly believed we had a better team than the Jets.

 

And guess what, I still do.

That's just delusional. Other than RB (and maybe not even that if FJ is done for the year), there isn't a single position group where the Bills have a clear edge over the Jets.

[Nuncha]

There is no excuse for not knowing assignments....that is coaching and study...

 

There is an opportunity to end the first 6 games 3-3 without much effort (Wins KC, CLE, AZ) and if we can beat SF (highly unlikely) or NE at home (Like last year) 4-2 -- if we can get there we can make a second half run. Not ready to give up but this better be the last time we see the team that showed up at MetLife today.

 

Beat SF in SF?? LOL! Whitner will probably pick six Fitzpicksix.

[bruceisloose78]

I want to hear from the "it's only preseason" crowd who expected a magical change at 1:00pm est into a contender. *crickets*

 

The jets were worse than use in the preseason. they gave up 22 sacks a league high and their team only scored one touchdown. The bottom line is that we weren't ready to play today. We got flat out dominated by a team with mediocre offensive weapons. We need a qb so desperately it's insane.

[KD in CA]

I want to hear from the "it's only preseason" crowd who expected a magical change at 1:00pm est into a contender. *crickets*

Go over to the Jets board, I'm sure there are thousands of them.

[SEOhio Bills Fan]

I started chugging beer in the second quarter.......what happened?? Sorry......I know.......

[missthe kgun]

Until Chan realizes that the strength of our offense is the ground game, we will suck

 

 

 

 

Go Bills!!!

[Al Cowlings]

Coming into this game, I truly believed we had a better team than the Jets.

 

And guess what, I still do. We didn't lose because of a lack of talent Bills fans. Despite what happened on the field today, I know we are much much better than this.

 

The Jets came in hungry, trying to prove something to the NFL. We didn't. Not only the players, but the coaches assumed that our great offseason means we just have to show up and play, and we'll get victories.

 

Well guess what, the Jets outworked us and wanted the win more. You could see the Jets were a lot more prepared to play than we were.

 

As for Fitzpatrick, he needs to be better, and I think he will be. Some goes for the defense.

 

Next week, I want to see that fire lit under us. We play a KC team that also got their asses kicked today, so it'll be an interesting game.

 

BTW, I think Spiller will establish himself as one of the games best backs by seasons end, especially if Freddy is hurt for an extended period.

 

Really, you need to be motivated extra 16 times in the NFL? If you cant get fired up for a season opener what does it take? As far as Fitztragic, the guy has heart but zero skills. He does good in mop-up time, like most back-ups do, because that is exactly what he is.

[frogger]

I wish it could be the off-season still, we were great in July...I miss July.

 

On offense,

buffalo's WRs do not spread the field we run lots of 6 yard routes

Fitzpatrick may have the weakest arm in the NFL, combined with his throwing motion allow corners to jump routes.

 

On defense, no pass rush, I thought they did well against the run.

Where were our corners, a pass rush would help them, but it seemed like they were leaving WRs opened intentionally...no pass rush could get there.

Special teams were just not special...maybe we shouldn't have a kick off specialist,

[CodeMonkey]

No way - this defense knows Fitz' limitations. So they mail it in! I don't blame them one bit if they do.

Except for Spiller the entire team sucked ass today. But the line above is the biggest bunch of horse **** I have ever seen on this board.

The D mails it in game 1 because they think Fitz sucks? I sincerely hope you were drunk when you wrote this so you have an excuse.

 

Can't blame you for drinking heavily during that abomination.

[CSBill]

When the team QB throws interceptions on the first two offensive series of the game the defensive players start to collectively think: Why the F should I even try?

 

Does that make sense?

 

no, not at all!

[Formerly Allan in MD]

1) Ribsrbroke Fitzpicksix

 

2) Defense gave up 10/14 third downs

 

3) ZERO sacks

 

4) Mario Williams 1 tackle, Mike Anderson Zero tackles, Kyle Williams 2 tackles, Darreus 1 tackle

 

5) gave up punt return for TD

 

6) Turned it over 4 times

 

7) Chan passed way too much early on - stuck with the pass even though Fitzpicksix was aweful.

You left out our punt return "coverage" and McKelvin's never hearing of the word.

[Nyghtewynd]

We got embarrassed because we're one of the five worst professional sports franchises in the nation, because we have one of the five worst owners in the nation. Everything comes from that.

[BUFFALOTONE]

When the team QB throws interceptions on the first two offensive series of the game the defensive players start to collectively think: Why the F should I even try?

 

Does that make sense?

You are the reason people stop coming to this site. As a matter of fact I think it's time for a break for the bulldog.

[Al Cowlings]

There are two types of teams in the NFL: those who have QB's and those who do not. Not coincidentally Buffalo has been without one for an entire season since the late nineties at the least when they last were went to the playoffs. Buffalo will go a another season without the guy consistent enough to get them into the post-season.

 

Right on