Buck-Buck-Brawckkkkkkk No. 1: One reason for Buffalo's pathetic string of losses to division rival New England is timid play. Six years ago, TMQ began its Preposterous Punt item after seeing the Bills, trailing the then-defending-champion Patriots by 10 points in the third quarter, punt on fourth-and-2 on the New England 32. Needless to say, Buffalo went on to lose. Last season, trailing New England 42-7, Buffalo launched a field-goal attempt; trailing 56-10, Buffalo punted from midfield. Three consecutive Buffalo coaches (the tastefully named Gregg Williams, the serious pun potential Mike Mularkey, and now Dick "Cheerio, Chaps" Jauron) have approached New England trembling, as if their goal was not to win but to contain the margin of defeat. On Sunday, trailing New England 10-3, Buffalo punted on fourth-and-3 from the Patriots' 39. Trailing 13-3 in the fourth quarter, Buffalo punted from the New England 42. Sure, it was fourth-and-11, but who cares? You're down by two scores in the fourth quarter. You're in opposition territory. You've lost to the opponent 14 of the past 15 times, why are you punting??????? And now you have lost to the opponent 15 of the past 16 times; after the fourth-quarter Preposterous Punt, Buffalo did not get the ball back until it was down 20-3 with the clock almost drilled. Timidity bonus: Bills, did you really need to be in the shotgun formation on third-and-inches?
Even the guys covering the game were perplexed at the fact that we were passing on third and short. and we did it more than once!
We had better stop being so darn conservative. Sure, its all well and good when you pin someone on the 5 and then stop them, but we havent done that!!! Lord, its so frustrating to watch Matt M-Fing Cassel march his team 90 yards. Grow a set and pressure the young QB. And this has been the case throughout our losing streak. lets hope we learn from the past 3 weeks and get after the QB Monday.
Even the guys covering the game were perplexed at the fact that we were passing on third and short. and we did it more than once!
We had better stop being so darn conservative. Sure, its all well and good when you pin someone on the 5 and then stop them, but we havent done that!!! Lord, its so frustrating to watch Matt M-Fing Cassel march his team 90 yards. Grow a set and pressure the young QB. And this has been the case throughout our losing streak. lets hope we learn from the past 3 weeks and get after the QB Monday.
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