Astrobot Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 The Bills have improved measurably from the 1047 yards worth of penalties they sustained in 2004. Last year, the Bills reduced that figure by 15%, and were penalized 897 yards. In 2006, they took that yardage and reduced it by 30%, down to 629. Of course, Ruben Brown accounted for most of it, but that's still pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Of course, Ruben Brown accounted for most of it, but that's still pretty good. I hope you just forgot to press the sarcasm button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 With all the turnover, I wonder who's responsible for it. Chuck Lester? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Good news. It seems that the mark of any (successful) Jauron team is going to be discipline. That is, stay in your gaps, don't do anything stupid, no personal fouls, minimize mistakes, and you give yourself the best chance to win the game. That discipline with an infusion of more talent strikes me as a winning formula for next year. Playoffs, let's do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Good news. It seems that the mark of any (successful) Jauron team is going to be discipline. That is, stay in your gaps, don't do anything stupid, no personal fouls, minimize mistakes, and you give yourself the best chance to win the game. That discipline with an infusion of more talent strikes me as a winning formula for next year. Playoffs, let's do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 The Bills have improved measurably from the 1047 yards worth of penalties they sustained in 2004.Last year, the Bills reduced that figure by 15%, and were penalized 897 yards. In 2006, they took that yardage and reduced it by 30%, down to 629. Of course, Ruben Brown accounted for most of it, but that's still pretty good. I wonder if calls were down, league-wide. The impression I got this year was that they were calling less holding - they certainly want to keep the game time within the alloted tv slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I wonder if calls were down, league-wide. The impression I got this year was that they were calling less holding - they certainly want to keep the game time within the alloted tv slots. You are on to something here. I found this article (can't read the entire one as I am not registered): http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.htm...DA80894DF404482 "PRO FOOTBALL; With Penalties Down By 20 Percent From '05, N.F.L. Reverses a Trend January 25, 2007, Thursday By CLIFTON BROWN; ARON PILHOFER CONTRIBUTED REPORTING. (NYT); Sports Desk Late Edition - Final, Section D, Page 5, Column 1, 1110 words DISPLAYING ABSTRACT - The number of penalty flags thrown in the N.F.L. declined 20 percent this season compared to a year ago, a drop that reversed a trend that had taken hold in recent seasons. According to an analysis by The New York Times, 2006 marked the first time since 2001 that ..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Another sign that the future of the team is looking bright and is in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBillsDrive Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Good news. It seems that the mark of any (successful) Jauron team is going to be discipline. That is, stay in your gaps, don't do anything stupid, no personal fouls, minimize mistakes, and you give yourself the best chance to win the game. That discipline with an infusion of more talent strikes me as a winning formula for next year. Playoffs, let's do it! That's a great summary/synopsis. Let's hope the talent side of it gets help from the draft and sober but successful approach to FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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