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Like night and day when compared to their game against Dallas. That night, they had a game plan and stuck with it (except for the dreaded 10 yard cushion they gave the Dallas WR's in the last half minute), which gave them a chance to win.Not saying they would have had a chance to win, but they didn't need to disgrace themselves the way they did last night.Id
Not a huge Jauron fan, but to me, to get this team to 5-5 after the Dallas debacle put them at 1-4, speaks volume about his control of the team. I'll question his playcalling alot, but I won't question wether this team has given up.Let me remind you the number of players on the roster that weren't on it at the beginning of the year. Buffalo has put 13 players on season ending IR this year, not to mention 4 games missed by Hargrove, 6 games by Denney. The starting FS was a practice squad WR last year. Lost the #2 and #3 CB for the year, starting MLB, FS, back up FS, #2 WR, #2, 3 TE/FB, etc.Don't throw the coach under the bus becasue of the blowout. This has been one of the more impressive coaching jobs in recent memory. The Bills had one of the youngest teams to start with, now you take away 13 regular players and add 13 practice squad players and unsigned FA's to your roster? Gimme a break.
With their schedule and the injuries they've had,Jauron should get plenty of votes for coach of the year. To have that team at 5-5 is a great coaching job.
I was just joking. I have no idea nor do I really care what kind of job Jauron has done this year. All I know the way the Patriots are rolling this year it's pretty idiot to criticize a coach because of how they played against the Pats.
Well, actually, "yes" and "yes". I think you could make solid arguments for both of the examples you offer here. Not that the outcome would have been different necessarily, but you cannot say that the Chargers, Cowboys and (now) the Bills came to the field with their best efforts of the season against a team that demands it.That said, I wonder if the psychological baggage and defeated attitude that goes along with the idea of playing against a dominant team is beginning to impact the play of some of the Pat's opponents.
Jauron seems to be a below-average "game day" coach, but he's somehow managed to get us to .500 despite atrocious statistical performances on both offense and defense. Granted, we've gotten there by getting three close wins against arguably the two worst teams in the league, but still I think that counts for something. I will agree that it was as if the Bills already knew they were in for a waxing and just sat there and took it. I'm inclined to write this one particular game off as a mulligan though. To be fair, anybody who thinks the Bills are even remotely in the same league as NE is delusional.
Is this how pathetic PAtriots fans are, that they have to assume that every thread not bowing and kissing the Pats arses is somehow an attack on that Patriots?With the talent the Bills have, or should I say lack, there is no way they could have beaten the Patriots. However, to come put and play the way they did goes beyond how good the Patriots are, and speaks to a sever lack of coaching.And it's not just this game, I haven't seen a game this year outside of Dallas where the Bills actually looked prepared. Sure they've won a few, but they still haven't looked good in their wins. Last night, however, was the worst they've looked this season. I almost think Jauron gave them a pre-game speach of "You guys have no chance to win tonight, so save your strength for next week." It was pathetic.Almost as pathetic as a Patriots fan turning a criticism of the Bills into a criticism of the Patriots 
Under this line of thinking there should be 10 coaches fired as of now
I can think of a few - Cameron and Childress come to mind...Under this line of thinking there should be 10 coaches fired as of now
Pipes, my bad. Wasn't calling out your thread, just happened to hit reply. I agree with the game management and planning aspects. I've been concerned all season. But to me, you can have the best laid plans, but if you can't get the troops to follow, then it doesn't matter how good a plan you have. I'm hoping the schemes and play calling come around, but will continue to have respect for Jauron as long as the JV Bills play hard. To be honest, I don't remember much of the 2nd half, I tried drinking to forget, but, no, they didn't look to inspired, and it was pretty much "her we go" as soon as JP threw that first interception. You could see the look on everyones faces.
i was refering to the pats last 10 opponantsI can think of a few - Cameron and Childress come to mind...Under this line of thinking there should be 10 coaches fired as of now
with the amount of injuries the Bills have combined with the fact that they are in the AFC, 5 wins is very impressive. The coaching staff should be applauded not insulted.
Take away those positions on any team and see how that team fares.Jags - Mike Peterson, Rashean Mathis, Daryl Smith, Maurice Jones-Drew = Not competitiveBaltimore - Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Chris McAllister, Willis McGahee = StinkEagles - Takeo Spikes, Omar Gaither, Lito Shepperd, Brian Westbrook = Stink49ers - Frank Gore, Patrick Willis, Manny Lawson, Nate Clements = Uglyyou could go through losing a #1 CB, ILB, OLB, and starting RB on any team and it would be horrificEven if the Pats were to loseMaroney, Bruschi, Vrabel, Asante Samuel they would be much less dominant.
While there are a few top teams, the teams in the NFL are very close and injuries play a MUCH larger role in who comes out on top than people want to give credit for. The Jets last year were a great example of a team that was mediocre but had almost no injuries and while teams around them all had the normal share of injuries the Jets game elevated to above average because everyone else dropped. This year with injuries more normalized they are not performing well (although they should have one more win). The Bills should be credited for being .500 with all their injuries, let's not forget their 1st or 2nd best player skill player was out yesterday as well.BTW, I am not a bills fan.
Ah... my point wasn't about them losing. A number of teams have played hard against the Pats and lost. Dallas and Indy looked very good against NE, and others have played hard. It just looked to me like Buffalo was totally unprepared.New England is going to beat most teams "9 out of 10 times" (thanks LT hehe) and probably would beat the other power houses in 7 of ten games. But the least the other teams could do is TRYi was refering to the pats last 10 opponantsI can think of a few - Cameron and Childress come to mind...Under this line of thinking there should be 10 coaches fired as of now
A. Merz G IR Left shoulder surgeryA. Wallace DE IR Right shoulder
Totally agree. As soon as JP threw the interception on the opening drive, everyone realized they had no chance. Not even the message from Kevin Everett helped much, but best wishes on his continued recovery.
It amazes me, I would rush 8 guys on the opening drive and pile drive Brady into the turf to send a message. Who cares if they score, they were scoring anyway.The Bills looked like a sandlot team.
Unfortunately aggressiveness is not one of **** Jauron's philosophies :(
Sweet, Wade Phillips would still barely have his job!
Ummm...I don't think DJ should be fired either, but that was hardly the first game he has been guilty of making horrific calls.
