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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/stor...mp;lid=tab2pos1
Interesting article, but i don't know if i'm ready to buy into the Bills hype. Sure, Fairchild has made some progress w/ Losman and bringing in Lynch as a Marshall Faulk-type will eventually pay off, but there's way too many concerns on defense to take this team seriously.
Interesting article, but i don't know if i'm ready to buy into the Bills hype. Sure, Fairchild has made some progress w/ Losman and bringing in Lynch as a Marshall Faulk-type will eventually pay off, but there's way too many concerns on defense to take this team seriously.
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) and ahead of the Jets.Bills will be much improved on offense this year but defense figures to take a step back due to the losses of Clements and Fletcher and Spikes (although he hasn't contributed much the past 2 seasons). However, they should get continued improvement from the 2nd year pros in the lineup (Whitner, Simpson, Ellison, K.Williams, McCargo) that will help offset that and Posluszny has a chance to be pretty special.they have a brutal schedule to start the season though. I think they'll be competitive but are probably another year away from making a run at a wild card spot. With regard to their division, Pats should have it locked up. Jets are solid. Dolphins seem like a mess. Bills probably go 3-3 in the division this year.
I had Evans in one of my redraft leagues this past season. I most definitely want him again. IMO, he is very likely to be a top 10 WR this season.
there's clearly not much hype about the Bills chances this year either on this board or in the media. I do think there is some hope for the Bills offense, however, and some stories may have been picking up on them. I think continuity in personnel and schemes is very important, and the Bills will be going into a season with generally the same QB, coaching staff, and offensive scheme that they used last year. When was the last time that happened in Buffalo? I think it's been awhile. The offensive line has also been a problem area for awhile but really seeemed to stabilize when Peters was shifted to LT midway through last season. The addition of Dockery playing next to him should give the Bills a really strong foundation to build off and run behind, and there's enough ability at the other spots for them to potentially be above average as a whole. Given Losman's development, the emergence of Lee Evans, and expected improved overall play of the offensive line, it's hard not to be optimistic about the offense this year. They have some question marks at RB and WR2 and maybe TE, but they have good depth at those positions even if they lack star power. I feel good about the offense this year. I'm much less confident about the defense though. They could still surprise but lost a lot of talent and leadership and don't appear to have addressed the primary weakness from last year - run defense.They were better than most people expected them to be last year. Hopefully, we see continued improvement again. I think Levy has put together two strong drafts in a row, and I like the coaching staff Jauron has surrounded himself with too.
It's likely that they might not get their 2nd win until December 2. On 2nd thought it looks like 6 wins might be a good season.
but everyone's undefeated right now.
It's likely that they might not get their 2nd win until December 2. On 2nd thought it looks like 6 wins might be a good season.
