Night Train
08-23-2009, 06:54 AM
This is actually a positive long term post..because I do think we have some good young talent to replace many pretenders. I realize many of these guys are playing against 2nd-3rd stringers but many of our starters have proven they can't get the job done.
1. OLB Nic Harris is always around the ball. Reacts quickly and closes fast. Ellison is still a good backup & ST's player. Start him
2. DT Spencer Johnson keeps getting in the backfield. He's not a rookie but is playing tons better than Kyle Williams. Start him.
3. DE's Copeland Bryan & Chris Ellis - both have a great first step and are applying some pressure. Bryan is all over the field. Meanwhile, Schoblel & Kelsay look like they are stuck in mud. I could see both of them gone next year. What a waste of $$. Both deserved to be benched. Maybin can't arrive fast enough.
4. If T.O. leaves after this year, how can you leave Steve Johnson off the field ?
5. Seems like we have a lot of good TE's
6. Omon has power and speed. RB is no worry.
7. Bell is ready to start at LT now. Let the OL grow together as a unit, since I don't expect much this year anyhow. Experience is key.
8. Let Edwards play for his next contract. He's still a huge question mark. Fitzpatrick isn't the answer but is proving to be a solid backup.
9. WR,TE,RB,CB - all have very good depth.
Conclusion - The Bills have added a lot of promising young guys the last few years but replacing some of our proven (failing) starters seems like blasphemy to some ? Why ? They're proven losers so the young guys deserve a shot. They could replace 3 of the 4 DL starters today.
I'm betting the next coach (coming soon) will make the needed changes. There were many names I left out but I'm really impressed with a LOT of the young players I see.
We have more good young talent than people think but the wrong leadership. 2010 looks promising but 2009 may be a transition year because Jauron was kept here 2 years too long. Blame Ralph.
I still like this team, long term. Just not in 2009.
1. OLB Nic Harris is always around the ball. Reacts quickly and closes fast. Ellison is still a good backup & ST's player. Start him
2. DT Spencer Johnson keeps getting in the backfield. He's not a rookie but is playing tons better than Kyle Williams. Start him.
3. DE's Copeland Bryan & Chris Ellis - both have a great first step and are applying some pressure. Bryan is all over the field. Meanwhile, Schoblel & Kelsay look like they are stuck in mud. I could see both of them gone next year. What a waste of $$. Both deserved to be benched. Maybin can't arrive fast enough.
4. If T.O. leaves after this year, how can you leave Steve Johnson off the field ?
5. Seems like we have a lot of good TE's
6. Omon has power and speed. RB is no worry.
7. Bell is ready to start at LT now. Let the OL grow together as a unit, since I don't expect much this year anyhow. Experience is key.
8. Let Edwards play for his next contract. He's still a huge question mark. Fitzpatrick isn't the answer but is proving to be a solid backup.
9. WR,TE,RB,CB - all have very good depth.
Conclusion - The Bills have added a lot of promising young guys the last few years but replacing some of our proven (failing) starters seems like blasphemy to some ? Why ? They're proven losers so the young guys deserve a shot. They could replace 3 of the 4 DL starters today.
I'm betting the next coach (coming soon) will make the needed changes. There were many names I left out but I'm really impressed with a LOT of the young players I see.
We have more good young talent than people think but the wrong leadership. 2010 looks promising but 2009 may be a transition year because Jauron was kept here 2 years too long. Blame Ralph.
I still like this team, long term. Just not in 2009.