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[mfbmike]

Tempers Flare After Bills' Last Loss At The Meadowlands

Terrell Owens caught 1 pass in the Bill's 35-24 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

That's right. 1.

A 72 yard touchdown pass.

Needless to say, every time Owens has been able to get the ball this year, the team has been successful. However, the Jets pass rush kept Bills quarterback Trent Edwards in check for most of the game and Owens was not able to get as many receptions as he would have liked.

And it seems like, in typical T.O. fashion, the ticking time bomb has finally gone off.

Owens lashed out in a press conference after the game.

"I can't catch the ball if the quarterback can't pull the trigger on those passes, and he can't get the pass off if no one's blocking."

The Bills offensive line was an area of concern coming into this season and is still a major one as the Bills sit at 4-2 heading into week 7.

"Guys are open out there," explained Edward at the Bills practice facility today. "I just need a little more time to get the ball to them."

Despite already matching his 11 touchdowns thrown in 2008, Edwards has already thrown 20 interceptions this year, double the number he threw in 2008.​

 

[mfbmike]

Week 7 Preview
Sunday, October 25, 4:05 PM @ Bank Of America Stadium

(4-2)

@

(5-0)

Coming off a deflating 35-24 loss to the Jets a week ago, the Bills will face off against the only undefeated team remaining in the league, the Carolina Panthers.

With the Bills offensive line still under a lot of scrutiny, it's going to be interesting to see if they will be able to slow down the Panthers pass rush that includes RE Julius Peppers.

Bills/Jets Breakdown:

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

Injuries:
Bills: None
Panthers: None​

 

[PEYMAN18]

Ahhhhh there's the T.O we all love. Good luck against the Panthers.

 

[mfbmike]

Bills Force Feed Panthers Their 1st Loss Of The Season

(4-2) 48

@

24 (5-0)

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1st Quarter:

R. Lindell 32 yard field goal - 8:10

2nd Quarter:

T. Owens 38 yard pass from T. Edwards (R. Lindell kick) - 11:10
T. Mcgee returned interception 78 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 7:11
M. Lynch 5 yard run (R. Lindell kick) - 1:17
J. Kasay 40 yard field goal - 0:05

3rd Quarter:

R. Parrish returned kickoff 94 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 14:46
J. Byrd returned interception 77 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 10:48
D. Williams 72 yard pass from J. Delhomme (J. Kasay kick) - 9:47

4th Quarter:

L. Evans 21 yard pass from T. Edwards (R. Lindell kick) - 12:55
D. Williams 19 yard run (J. Kasay pick) - 9:11
C. Harris returned interception 41 yards (J. Kasay pick) - 6:56
R. Lindell 45 yard field goal - 1:41

[table="head;width=15em"]|1st|2nd|3rd|4th|Final
BUF|3|21|14|10|48
CAR|0|3|7|14|24[/table]

Team Stats/Comparisons:

Total Offense: 331 | 375
Rushing Yards: 110 | 71
Passing Yards: 221 | 304
1st Downs: 14 | 13
Turnovers: 2 (+2) | 4 (-2)
3rd Down Conversions: 5-12 (41%) | 8-14 (57%)
4th Down Conversions: 0-0 (0%) | 0-1 (0%)
Red Zone %: 2-2 (100%, TD. FG | 1-1 (100%, TD)
Penalties: 3-30 | 0-0
Possesion Time: 29:24 | 30:36

Player Stats/Comparisons:

Passing:

Trent Edwards 13-21 221YDS 2TD INT

Jake Delhomme 24-37 304YDS TD 4INT

Rushing:

Marshawn Lynch 31ATT 94YDS TD
Fred Jackson 7ATT 16YDS FUM

Deangelo Williams 24ATT 56YDS TD

Receiving:

Terrell Owens 4REC 105YDS TD
Lee Evans 2REC 38YDS TD
Marshawn Lynch 3REC 42YDS

Muhsim Muhammad 7REC 79YDS
Dwayne Jarrett 5REC 93YDS
Deangelo Williams 3REC 79YDS TD

Defense:

Jairus Byrd 5TKL INT TD
Terrence Mcgee 4TKL INT TD
Ko Simpson 3TKL INT

Chris Harris 4TKL (2TFL) INT TD
Ma'ake Kemoeatu 8TKL (3TFL)
Julius Peppers 4TKL (2TFL)

Player Of The Game:

Jairus Byrd

Next Game:

​

 

[Justo]

nice job upsettin the Panthers.... now go accept your TGT invite

 

[Macken]

Good defense and gettin 4 picks off delhomme

 

[Flight24]

dawg you just laid a whoopin' on an undefeated team, you know that?

 

[mfbmike]

this is going to be a good game.

It was good until Delhomme started throwing picks.

Ahhhhh there's the T.O we all love. Good luck against the Panthers.

I think it was probably a good thing. Lit a fire under these guys asses.

nice job upsettin the Panthers.... now go accept your TGT invite

About to do that right now. :joystick:

Good defense and gettin 4 picks off delhomme

Thanks.

Great win, and nice job getting the ball to T.O.

Thanks. Edwards didn't get sacked this game and didn't really face all much pressure. It was nice not feeling forced to pass and really being able to play at a controlled pace unlike the Jets game where I was a sitting duck in the pocket all day.

dawg you just laid a whoopin' on an undefeated team, you know that?

2 interceptions and a kick return taken all the way back for touchdowns certainly help.

 

[mfbmike]

Around The League Update (Week 7)

Offensive Player Of The Week:

QB Tom Brady
30-40 462YDS 3TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:

SS Mike Adams
5TKL 2INT

Offensive Player Of The Week:

QB Kurt Warner
27-40 373YDS 4TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:

SS Adrian Wilson
8TKL 2INT

Injuries:

- HB L. Booker (PHI) out for remainder of season with Torn Rotator Cuff
- DT T. Sands (OAK) out for 3 weeks with Dislocated Elbow
- FB D. Barnes (NE) out for 7 weeks with Fractured Foot
- SS S. Piscitelli (TAM) out for 8 weeks with Torn Quadricep

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[Macken]

brady dominated
good game

 

[Justo]

lol @ a RB tearing his Rotator Cuff

 

[mfbmike]

Week 8 Preview
Sunday, November 1, 1:00 PM @ Ralph Wilson Stadium

(5-2)

vs

(3-4)

The Bills bounced back strong last week, sending the Jaguars who were the only undefeated team in the league (at the time) to a 24 point beatdown.

Rookie Jairus Byrd and Terrence Mcgee clamped down on Jake Delhomme both intercepting a pass each and each running it back for a touchdown.

Coming into this game, Texans QB is without his top wide receiver Andre Johnson due to a severe concussion he suffered earlier on in the season.

The Bills secondary, which ranks amongst the leagues best in interceptions, could have another huge day if Schaub can't find a groove with his other receivers.

The Bills cannot get complacent though. The last time they underestimated a team plagued by injuries (Jets, Week 6), they suffered an embarassing loss.

Bills/Texans Breakdown:

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

Injuries:
Bills: None
Texans: Andre Johnson - Severe Concussion​

 

[CB4]

With Johnson out it should be easier on defense. GL

 

[mfbmike]

Edwards Struggles, Mcgee's Huge Game Helps Defeat Battered And Bruised Texans

(5-2) 38

vs

20 (3-4)

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2nd Quarter:

K. Brown 21 yard field goal - 13:29
A. Molden returned interception 63 yards (K. Brown kick) - 3:51
T. Mcgee returned interception 85 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 1:04

3rd Quarter:

R. Parrish returned kickoff 95 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 14:48
F. Jackson 1 yard run (R. Lindell kick) - 10:25

4th Quarter:

M. Lynch 44 yard run (R. Lindell kick) - 12:10
T. Mcgee returned interception 61 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 9:21
K. Brown 36 yard field goal - 4:52
R. Lindell 38 yard field goal - 1:54
J. Jones 3 yard pass from D. Orlovsky (K. Brown kick) - 0:49

[table="head;width=15em"]|1st|2nd|3rd|4th|Final
BUF|0|7|14|17|38
HOU|0|10|0|10|20[/table]

Team Stats/Comparisons:

Total Offense: 244 | 365
Rushing Yards: 156 | 54
Passing Yards: 88 | 311
1st Downs: 11 | 19
Turnovers: 4 (-1) | 3 (+1)
3rd Down Conversions: 8-15 (53%) | 6-17 (35%)
4th Down Conversions: 0-0 (0%) | 1-1 (100%)
Red Zone %: 1-4 (25%, TD | 3-4 (75%, TD, 2FG)
Penalties: 1-15 | 2-16
Possesion Time: 31:47 | 28:13

Player Stats/Comparisons:

Passing:

Trent Edwards 10-22 96YDS 4INT

Matt Schaub 4-8 46YDS (left game in 1st quarter with strained tricep, non-serious injury)
Dan Orlovsky 24-43 272YDS TD 3INT

Rushing:

Marshawn Lynch 33ATT 152YDS TD
Fred Jackson 2ATT 4YDS TD

Steve Slaton 6ATT 8YDS (left game in 1st quarter with brusied ribs, will miss 4 weeks)
Chris Brown 14ATT 32YDS

Receiving:

Josh Reed 5REC 60YDS
Lee Evans 2REC 17YDS
Shawn Nelson 2REC 9YDS

Kevin Walter 6REC 80YDS
Andre Davis 6REC 90YDS
Owen Daniels 4REC 58YDS

Defense:

Terrence Mcgee 3TKL SACK 2INT 2TD
Ko Simpson 3TKL INT
Paul Poluszny 6TKL

Brian Cushing 6TKL 2TFL SACK INT
Antwaun Molden 2TKL INT TD
Demeco Ryans 6TKL INT

Player Of The Game:

Terrence Mcgee

Next Game:

​

 

[mfbmike]

Around The League Update (Week 8)

Offensive Player Of The Week:

RB LaDainian Tomlinson
27CAR 155YDS 5REC 78YDS 1TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:

CB Terrence Mcgee
3TKL SACK 2INT 2TD

Offensive Player Of The Week:

QB Jon Kitna
32-49 367YDS 3TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:

FS Ken Hamlin
1TKL 1INT

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[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

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[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. :bow:

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. :irked:

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