At least their were some positives from the game today. The defense actually looked NFL caliber. Fitz played reasonably well for the 2nd week in a row.
They played well this week, about as well as they could. Defense maintained holes and really played well against a very efficient and deadly Texan team.
Had they done the same against the Titans they'd be 4-4 and still in the thick of things heading into NE.
Getting a blue Spiller jersey soon, can't say enough about how good the running backs are. It's a shame they don't play with a real QB for some big time play action passes.
Oh and how the hell does the defensive coordinator Wannstedt have a job? Something like just 10% percent of the play calls are blitzes? For Gods sake the front four are not getting home and the secondary is getting shredded trying to hold coverage.
Oh, come on CBS. You switch to the interesting Colts vs. Miami game for about 30 seconds and then go to Denver and Cincy. I already get that game on another channel.
They played well this week, about as well as they could. Defense maintained holes and really played well against a very efficient and deadly Texan team.
Had they done the same against the Titans they'd be 4-4 and still in the thick of things heading into NE.
Getting a blue Spiller jersey soon, can't say enough about how good the running backs are. It's a shame they don't play with a real QB for some big time play action passes.
More like, it's a shame our coach is an idiot and called a grand total of 4 running plays in the entire second half.
Oh and how the hell does the defensive coordinator Wannstedt have a job? Something like just 10% percent of the play calls are blitzes? For Gods sake the front four are not getting home and the secondary is getting shredded trying to hold coverage.
Have you seen this team blitz? They almost never get any pressure and instead give up big plays. They blitzed on a couple play actions and Schaub hit Daniels for 20-30 yard gains.
We've clearly degenerated into madness with this comment.
Before this season, you're probably right. But Chan the "offensive genius" is a terrible playcaller. Fitz threw no picks yesterday, he fumbled when they game was basically already over on a blindside hit.
To totally ignore the teams strength in a close ball game was ridiculous.
Instead I would put solid money on everything remaining intact for next year no matter how bad the teams record is. Ralph loves mediocrity. In the last decade he's never done anything like this.
Ralph used to care. He used to fire people and make decisions. He's probably never been very good at it, but it's not like Bud Adams is some paragon of winning and responsibility. The Oilers/Titans have been even more futile than the Bills in their existence. At this point whether for health or whatever I think Ralph just can't be that involved anymore. Ever since he hired Donahoe to be President/GM and it fell apart he's just seemed tired of it all. That was really the last time the Bills attempted to be relevant.
Before this season, you're probably right. But Chan the "offensive genius" is a terrible playcaller. Fitz threw no picks yesterday, he fumbled when they game was basically already over on a blindside hit.
To totally ignore the teams strength in a close ball game was ridiculous.
Listen, this team ain't great, but Dicky J is one of the worst head coaches of our generation.
The fact Nix said that Gailey's job is safe the other day still completely and utterly irks me in every way, shape, and form. A now 3-5 team that won't finish about 0.500 with clearly questionable coaching and the GM publicly tells the media the head coach is safe? Mid-season? A coach, mind you, that has won, what, three division games in two and a half years? It baffles me how a GM can say that during a season of high expectations for the defense especially and the team hasn't even come close to par for what should have been. Unbelievably dumb decision to even think keeping Gailey is the right choice even if we finish this season 8-8. This should have been the season that makes us again clean house and start rebuilding.
Instead, we get to watch the same crap with the same head coach making the calls and the same defensive coordinator every week for the rest of the year and it looks like for next season as well. With names like Norv Turner, Romeo Crennel, and Jason Garrett being on the hot seat, you'd think Gailey should be right there with them.
The fact Nix said that Gailey's job is safe the other day still completely and utterly irks me in every way, shape, and form. A now 3-5 team that won't finish about 0.500 with clearly questionable coaching and the GM publicly tells the media the head coach is safe? Mid-season? A coach, mind you, that has won, what, three division games in two and a half years? It baffles me how a GM can say that during a season of high expectations for the defense especially and the team hasn't even come close to par for what should have been. Unbelievably dumb decision to even think keeping Gailey is the right choice even if we finish this season 8-8. This should have been the season that makes us again clean house and start rebuilding.
Instead, we get to watch the same crap with the same head coach making the calls and the same defensive coordinator every week for the rest of the year and it looks like for next season as well. With names like Norv Turner, Romeo Crennel, and Jason Garrett being on the hot seat, you'd think Gailey should be right there with them.
Nix's job isn't safe, so who care what his opinion on Gailey's job is.
Winning percentage is one thing, how they call a game is something else.
I find myself questioning Chan WAY less than Dick "Punt from the 35" Jauron.
Dick played to be in the game, boring yes I concur. but with Gailey it's get destroyed or be in a wild one. They rarely win big. Mind you Jauron had almost no talent for his offenses.
The fact Nix said that Gailey's job is safe the other day still completely and utterly irks me in every way, shape, and form. A now 3-5 team that won't finish about 0.500 with clearly questionable coaching and the GM publicly tells the media the head coach is safe? Mid-season? A coach, mind you, that has won, what, three division games in two and a half years? It baffles me how a GM can say that during a season of high expectations for the defense especially and the team hasn't even come close to par for what should have been. Unbelievably dumb decision to even think keeping Gailey is the right choice even if we finish this season 8-8. This should have been the season that makes us again clean house and start rebuilding.
Instead, we get to watch the same crap with the same head coach making the calls and the same defensive coordinator every week for the rest of the year and it looks like for next season as well. With names like Norv Turner, Romeo Crennel, and Jason Garrett being on the hot seat, you'd think Gailey should be right there with them.
Rex Ryan should be on the hottest seat already
In a dream world nobody's job from Chan to Ralph should be safe(yes that means you Buddy and Russ Brandon)
Ralph used to care. He used to fire people and make decisions. He's probably never been very good at it, but it's not like Bud Adams is some paragon of winning and responsibility. The Oilers/Titans have been even more futile than the Bills in their existence. At this point whether for health or whatever I think Ralph just can't be that involved anymore. Ever since he hired Donahoe to be President/GM and it fell apart he's just seemed tired of it all. That was really the last time the Bills attempted to be relevant.
Just something would be nice. Instead it's almost like this is okay. Everything with Ralph bugs me. Won't sell the team, etc.
There is a "rumor" floating around that Sean Payton may be out after this season.(FA atleast) Should try and lure him in. Then Brees would come follow him!
I'm not sure if this is wishful thinking or not, but any truth Polian might be the GM next year?
