PECKERWOOD
03-09-2008, 05:53 PM
Forked from: Marv Got Us Into this WR Mess (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showpost.php?postid=2365713)
Fowler is not solid.
Fowler is the reason why on goal line we can't run right up the middle with him. Or on 3rd and short we're throwing because the line is getting dominated at the line. There's a reason why our 3rd down conversion rate was so bad, and most of it had to do with our run blocking. Go back, watch Fowler in the games. You'll see he is the guy that usually get blown up off the line, and the one being knocked on his ass while Lynch is brought down behind the line.
Hell! There's even a few times when Fowler gets backed up INTO Lynch!
That's not acceptable, I'm sorry. But Fowler I'll give the benefit of the doubt, we got most of the line solidified and it's a lot better than it was before and better than a good amount of lines but will it get us a championship? No. Honestly, we need someone better up the middle who will be a good run blocker because if we want to win championships (sometimes Bills fans lose site of that goal) we need someone better at center. And I'm sure we could find a capable rookie that could come in and compete and at some point replace Fowler. But again, these are things that Marv could have addressed in the draft. But it's hard to rebuild a team when you do mediocre in the draft and FA in the same year. I place that blame at the foot of Ralph Wilson for getting a 2 year trial GM in here that knew what needed to be done, and tried.
What I'm trying to say is, this is year 3 of rebuilding and really this is the year where all the culmination of the past few years proves whether the rebuilding worked or not.
Admit it, if we don't make the playoffs this year, the whole rebuilding process was a failure. I mean, how many years do you want to wait for success to be realized? Who knows if Jauron will be around if he fails again? I know plenty of fans won't be happy with him and Ralph will have to do something.
Please answer both questions, once.
I went yes and yes.
If the majority of people disagree with my view point, then I'll rest my case. Plus, I'm just curious what the consensus is like around here about Fowler.
P.S. My definition of solid is an average football player or better.
Fowler is not solid.
Fowler is the reason why on goal line we can't run right up the middle with him. Or on 3rd and short we're throwing because the line is getting dominated at the line. There's a reason why our 3rd down conversion rate was so bad, and most of it had to do with our run blocking. Go back, watch Fowler in the games. You'll see he is the guy that usually get blown up off the line, and the one being knocked on his ass while Lynch is brought down behind the line.
Hell! There's even a few times when Fowler gets backed up INTO Lynch!
That's not acceptable, I'm sorry. But Fowler I'll give the benefit of the doubt, we got most of the line solidified and it's a lot better than it was before and better than a good amount of lines but will it get us a championship? No. Honestly, we need someone better up the middle who will be a good run blocker because if we want to win championships (sometimes Bills fans lose site of that goal) we need someone better at center. And I'm sure we could find a capable rookie that could come in and compete and at some point replace Fowler. But again, these are things that Marv could have addressed in the draft. But it's hard to rebuild a team when you do mediocre in the draft and FA in the same year. I place that blame at the foot of Ralph Wilson for getting a 2 year trial GM in here that knew what needed to be done, and tried.
What I'm trying to say is, this is year 3 of rebuilding and really this is the year where all the culmination of the past few years proves whether the rebuilding worked or not.
Admit it, if we don't make the playoffs this year, the whole rebuilding process was a failure. I mean, how many years do you want to wait for success to be realized? Who knows if Jauron will be around if he fails again? I know plenty of fans won't be happy with him and Ralph will have to do something.
Please answer both questions, once.
I went yes and yes.
If the majority of people disagree with my view point, then I'll rest my case. Plus, I'm just curious what the consensus is like around here about Fowler.
P.S. My definition of solid is an average football player or better.