Time To Pay The Bills

[mfbmike]

Around The League Update (Week 9)



Offensive Player Of The Week:


QB Peyton Manning
29-43 338YDS 5TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:


LE Robert Mathis
6TKL 3SACK 2FF



Offensive Player Of The Week:


HB Michael Turner
28CAR 266YDS 2TD 2REC 16YDS

Defensive Player Of The Week:


RE Justin Smith
7TKL 4SACK

[mfbmike]

Edwards Is NOT The QB Of The Bills Future



The Buffalo Bills faithful fan base has been waiting for an effective signal caller ever since Jim Kelly’s tearful retirement in 1996.

There is a faction of Bills fans that hail Trent Edwards as this long sought after savior, the one that will lead the Bills out of the desert of mediocrity and ineptitude and into the promised land of NFL relevance.

However, despite the Bills impressive 6-2 record as the Bills enter their bye in week 9, Edwards has not performed well. Yes, he is ranked amongst the best in the league in total yards passed but he is far from efficient at doing it. His completion percentage lingers just over 50% while his 25 interceptions are a league-worst and put him on pace to finish the season with 50 interceptions.

That would be enough to break, actually shatter, George Blanda's infamous 1962 season record of 42 interceptions.

The fact of the matter is, how hard can it be to throw for lots of yards when you're 1 and 2 receivers are Terrell Owens and Lee Evans, one of the top receiving duo's in the league?

Luckily, the Bills defense and special teams have been able to put points up on the board and have bailed Edwards out big time. (4 interception return TD's, 2 kickoff return TD's in their past 2 games)

Best case scenario, Edwards turns it around in the 2nd half of the season and starts throwing to his teammates instead of the other team.

We can all cling to the rare feel good stories like Drew Brees where previously dismal QBs finally blossom in their 3rd or 4th years. For the most part, however, QBs tend to be who we thought they were by the time they get a full NFL season under the belt.

Dan Marino was setting records by his second year, Ben Rothelisburger was winning super bowls, hell even Matt Ryan looked sharp as a rookie.

The Bills are likely to make the playoffs this year barring any meltdown's reminiscent of last season's but are highly unlikely (see impossible) to win a Super Bowl with Edwards at the helm.

For the Bills faithful, it may be time to face the fact the Trent Edwards is a middling game manger that is timid with his throws, prone to throwing interceptions and not the future leader of a high powered offense.

[chazmaniandevil]

In my chise, Kitna has suddenly become one of the best QB's i the league with 20 td's and 7 int. in 10 games. the previous season was more typical with 25 tds. and 20 ints. He is very accurate and throws to Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams (who I never traded) and they are putting up good numbers.

calvin johnson?

edit: nvm

[goDawgs1433]

Trent Edwards needs to fucking go [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BHpbYndjug"]ASAP[/ame]

[mfbmike]

Trent Edwards needs to fucking go ASAP

T.I.

Holy shit, 25 interceptions? I thought Brady Quinn in my franchise was bad. Get him out of Buffalo.

I may just have to go back to the style of play that was successful for him last season. Short passes. Me trying to go for big plays is costing him bigtime. He should be better than how I'm playing with him.

I want it to work with him, I really do. But he isn't showing me he is capable of leading this team. :dontknow:

[T.Dot]

Well you're 6-2 so it cant be that bad

[mfbmike]

Well you're 6-2 so it cant be that bad

Luckily, the Bills defense and special teams have been able to put points up on the board and have bailed Edwards out big time. (4 interception return TD's, 2 kickoff return TD's in their past 2 games)

We are one of the worst pass defenses yard-wise in the league despite being able to intercept a good amount of passes. lol. Aside from Jamal Lewis though, no running back has ran for over 100 yards on us. :joystick:

[Lupe]

Jesus this chise will go forever. Michael is gonna be playing 16 game seasons like it's nothing.

[mfbmike]

Buffalo Bills Player Stats Update (Through Week 9)

Buffalo Bills Team Stats/League Rankings (Through Week 4)

Offense:

Total Offense: 2,919 (#1)
Passing Yards: 2,020 (#6)
Rushing Yards: 899 (#8)
Points Per Game: 32.5 (#1)
Passing Touchdowns: 13 (T-#14)
Rushing Touchdowns: 10 (#1)
Sacks Allowed: 23 (T-12th)
First Downs: 130 (#4)

Defense:

Total Yards Allowed: 2,883 (#28)
Passing Yards Allowed: 2.443 (#32)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 440 (#1)
Total Points Allowed: 208 (#31)
Sacks: 15 (#32)
Fumble Recoveries: 3 (T-#20)
Interceptions: 20 (#1)

AFC East Standings (Through Week 9)



New England Patriots (7-1)
Buffalo Bills (6-2)
Miami Dolphins (4-4)
New York Jets (3-5)

[mfbmike]

Week 10 Preview
Sunday, November 15, 1:00 PM @ LP Field

(6-2) @ (1-7)



The Bills are riding the crest of a 2 game win streak and coming off their bye week heading into week 10 of the 2009/2010 NFL season.

On the other hand, the Titans are in a free fall, losing their last 6 games after winning their season opener.

The Titans' last 2 losses have been determined by 4 or less points while the Bills have had a fire lit under them after an embarassing week 6 loss to the Jets, winning their 2 last games by at least 18 points.

Will the Titans be able to turn the ship around in this week's matchup or will the Bills defense and special teams continue to lead them towards a playoff berth?

Bills/Titans Breakdown:

:allamerican::allamerican: Quarterback :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican::allamerican: Running Back :allamerican::allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Wide Receiver :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Pass Defense :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Rush Defense :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican: Special Teams :allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican: Coaching :allamerican::allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage:: Titans

Injuries:
Bills: None
Titans: SS Donnie Nickey - Partial PCL Tear, MLB Stephen Tulloch - Dislocated Hip

[Macken]

Titans 1-7 no way

[mfbmike]

Yeah, they aren't 9-0 and beating teams by 60 points like in your chise.

[Justo]

Marshawn is on his way to a 1,000 yard season easily

[Lupe]

Your gonna beat the shit out my titans

[mfbmike]

Bills Take Care Of Business, Don't Allow A Touchdown; Send Titans To 8th Straight Loss

(6-2) 31 @ 9 (1-7)


Roscoe Parrish returns a kickoff for a touchdown in his 3rd straight game.

1st Quarter:

T. Owens 11 yard pass from T. Edwards (R. Lindell kick) - 6:32

2nd Quarter:

R. Bironas 18 yard field goal - 5:24

3rd Quarter:

R. Parrish returned kickoff 103 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 14:46
R. Lindell 32 yard field goal - 1:30

4th Quarter:

R. Bironas 26 yard field goal - 14:08
T, Owens 41 yard pass from R. Fitzpatrick (R. Lindell kick) - 11:48
M. Lynch 7 yard run (R. Lindell kick) - 8:17
R. Bironas 42 yard field goal - 2:09

Team Stats/Comparisons:

Total Offense: 272 | 257
Rushing Yards: 58 | 68
Passing Yards: 214 | 189
1st Downs: 13 | 10
Turnovers: 2 (-2) | 0 (+2)
3rd Down Conversions: 3-11 (27%) | 5-19 (26%)
4th Down Conversions: 0-0 (0%) | 0-2 (0%)
Red Zone %: 3-4 (75%, 2TD. FG | 3-3 (100%, 3FG)
Penalties: 1-10 | 0-0
Possesion Time: 28:06 | 31:54

Player Stats/Comparisons:

Passing:

Trent Edwards 15-24 136YDS TD 2INT (left game in 4th quarter with bruised elbow)
Ryan Fitzpatrick 5-5 85YDS TD

Kerry Collins 17-39 198YDS

Rushing:

Marshawn Lynch 29ATT 59YDS TD

Chris Johnson 23ATT 56YDS
Ahmard Hall 3ATT 12YDS

Receiving:

Terrell Owens 6REC 103YDS 2TD
Shawn Nelson 5REC 39YDS
Josh Reed 4REC 30YDS
Roscoe Parris 3REC 32YDS

Chris Johnson 4REC 32YDS
Kenny Britt 4REC 30YDS
Justin Gage 2REC 74YDS

Defense:

Paul Posluszny 7TKL
Kawika Mitchell 5TKL (5TFL)
Chris Kelsay 5TKL (3TFL) SACK
M. Stroud 2TKL (2TFL) SACK

Keith Bulluck 6TKL (5TFL) 2SACK
Nick Harper 1TKL 2INT
Ryan Fowler 8TKL

Player Of The Game:

Terrell Owens

Next Game: