Peter Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Unless JP can do what he did last week and make the other team pay for focusing on stopping our running game, expect to see opposing defenses crowding the box to take Willis out of the game. JP and the rest of the Bills offense had a horrible game. We were lucky we were not picked off two or three times. It was really important for the Bills offense to keep the defense off the field in that heat. As you all saw, we failed miserably. With any luck, JP and the rest of the Bills and the "brain trust" can use this as a learning experience. JP cannot afford to lay another egg like this one. I was happy to see that he fought back somewhat (even though we did not score). Yet, there is not much too feel good about this game. I am just happy I did not travel to Tampa (as I almost did) to sit through that game. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I agree. Taking this game as a learning experience is the way to go. I thought it would good for MM to sit JP for a series. Did much better when he came back into the game. Yes, I know the Bucs were in a prevent defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBillsFan Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 JP did nothing last week Get over this Texans ass kicking thing guys, the Texans blow goats. We beat a bad team last week and didnt beat them by much. See the Pittsburgh game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 JP did nothing last week Get over this Texans ass kicking thing guys, the Texans blow goats. We beat a bad team last week and didnt beat them by much. See the Pittsburgh game.... 445030[/snapback] I totally agree that the Texans are not a good team. JP, however, was able to be effective enough to loosen things up for Willis. This was a very tough test for the Bills and JP against a great defense in the heat. The Bills and JP failed miserably. We have no choice but to pick ourselves off the ground, dust ourselves off, and get ready for another tough opponent next week. If JP cannot be effective when the other teams crowd the box, it is going to be a very long year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambler Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 This was a very tough test for the Bills and JP against a great defense in the heat. The Bills and JP failed miserably. 445072[/snapback] I thought the game was very predictable. Don't underestimate the heat. It is brutal for northern teams to play in Florida in September. Furthermore, the game vs. Texans showed that the Bills couldn't score TD's against a weak defense at home. It was unrealistic to think they would score them against a very good defense on the road. It was a step back today, but hopefully it was a beneficial learning experience. It will take about 8 games for JP to starts to feel comfortable. Before then the unbridled optimism around here may diminish to more realistic levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 I thought the game was very predictable. Don't underestimate the heat. It is brutal for northern teams to play in Florida in September. Furthermore, the game vs. Texans showed that the Bills couldn't score TD's against a weak defense at home. It was unrealistic to think they would score them against a very good defense on the road. It was a step back today, but hopefully it was a beneficial learning experience. It will take about 8 games for JP to starts to feel comfortable. Before then the unbridled optimism around here may diminish to more realistic levels. 445110[/snapback] I said pretty much the same thing about the heat earlier in the week. Look what happened to Denver in Miami a week ago. I live in Miami. Let me tell you, it is difficult to just sit in the stands in shorts and a tee shirt during an afternoon game. I cannot imagine playing on the professional level with pads etc. in this heat. That is the very reason why it was so important for the Bills offense to keep our D off the field. The Bucs crowded the box and dared us to pass the ball. We were completely unable to do that. Did anyone notice how many tackles Willis typically had to break just to reach the line of scrimmage or make a two yard game. If JP and the rest of the Bills passing "attack" (I use that term loosely) are not able to be effective when the other team is focusing on stopping the run, it is going to be very difficult to win games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundy249 Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 JP did nothing last week Get over this Texans ass kicking thing guys, the Texans blow goats. We beat a bad team last week and didnt beat them by much. See the Pittsburgh game.... 445030[/snapback] Huh? Pit beat them by 5 more points? 1 turnover and gave up 221 yards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 JP did nothing last week Get over this Texans ass kicking thing guys, the Texans blow goats. We beat a bad team last week and didnt beat them by much. See the Pittsburgh game.... 445030[/snapback] Give away any classified information lately? You're an idiot. Take a Prozac, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ths the charm Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Respect is earned. He hasn't earned it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Respect is earned. He hasn't earned it yet. 445212[/snapback] Exactly. This was his opportunity to do so. He failed this test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawg Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Does it bother anybody that J.P. had 5 completions on 5 attempts with 1:36 left in the game. WTF he was shut down the entire game then goes 5 for 5. Willis had what 40 yds? If it weren't for the D we would have been the beaten by a much larger margin. The D worked their BUTTS off today. Let's hope the jets win and even the field. Next week is a new week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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