Gunzlingr
10-10-2002, 08:08 AM
Buffalo Bills (2-3)
The Bills are this year's Indianapolis Colts: All offense, no defense. But at least they are more competitive. Still, it's a lot to ask Drew Bledsoe to keep putting up 30 points a game. As Peyton Manning found out last year, that kind of pressure forces a quarterback to throw more downfield and end up with interceptions, many that are returned for touchdowns. Bledsoe has 12 touchdowns passes, five interceptions and 1,762 yards in five games. Eric Moulds and Peerless Price have been superstars. The Bills are exciting. But the defense must get better or there will be a drain. The Bills haven't forced a turnover in five games. Not one. The defensive line is nonexistent and it's hard to survive in this league giving up 128 rushing yards a game and 4.7 yards a carry. Bledsoe gives them a chance, but unless the defense improves, it might only be a six- or seven-win season.
Grade: B-minus.
Clayton's All-AFC Team
OFFENSE
Pos. Player Team
WR Eric Moulds Bills
LT Jonathan Ogden Ravens
LG Ruben Brown Bills
C Kevin Mawae Jets
RG Dan Neil Broncos
RT Lincoln Kennedy Raiders
TE Tony Gonzalez Chiefs
WR Marvin Harrison Colts
QB Rich Gannon Raiders
RB Priest Holmes Chiefs
FB Larry Centers Bills
DEFENSE
Pos. Player Team
DE Jason Taylor Dolphins
DT Chester McGlockton Broncos
DT Jamal Williams Chargers
DE Trevor Pryce Broncos
OLB Joey Porter Steelers
MLB Ray Lewis Ravens
OLB Junior Seau Chargers
CB Patrick Surtain Dolphins
SS Lawyer Milloy Patriots
FS Rod Woodson Raiders
CB Ty Law Patriots
SPECIAL TEAMS
Pos. Player Team
K Morten Andersen Chiefs
P Chris Hanson Jaguars
KR Chad Morton Jets
How did Rueben make this list???
http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/clayton_john/1443362.html
The Bills are this year's Indianapolis Colts: All offense, no defense. But at least they are more competitive. Still, it's a lot to ask Drew Bledsoe to keep putting up 30 points a game. As Peyton Manning found out last year, that kind of pressure forces a quarterback to throw more downfield and end up with interceptions, many that are returned for touchdowns. Bledsoe has 12 touchdowns passes, five interceptions and 1,762 yards in five games. Eric Moulds and Peerless Price have been superstars. The Bills are exciting. But the defense must get better or there will be a drain. The Bills haven't forced a turnover in five games. Not one. The defensive line is nonexistent and it's hard to survive in this league giving up 128 rushing yards a game and 4.7 yards a carry. Bledsoe gives them a chance, but unless the defense improves, it might only be a six- or seven-win season.
Grade: B-minus.
Clayton's All-AFC Team
OFFENSE
Pos. Player Team
WR Eric Moulds Bills
LT Jonathan Ogden Ravens
LG Ruben Brown Bills
C Kevin Mawae Jets
RG Dan Neil Broncos
RT Lincoln Kennedy Raiders
TE Tony Gonzalez Chiefs
WR Marvin Harrison Colts
QB Rich Gannon Raiders
RB Priest Holmes Chiefs
FB Larry Centers Bills
DEFENSE
Pos. Player Team
DE Jason Taylor Dolphins
DT Chester McGlockton Broncos
DT Jamal Williams Chargers
DE Trevor Pryce Broncos
OLB Joey Porter Steelers
MLB Ray Lewis Ravens
OLB Junior Seau Chargers
CB Patrick Surtain Dolphins
SS Lawyer Milloy Patriots
FS Rod Woodson Raiders
CB Ty Law Patriots
SPECIAL TEAMS
Pos. Player Team
K Morten Andersen Chiefs
P Chris Hanson Jaguars
KR Chad Morton Jets
How did Rueben make this list???
http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/clayton_john/1443362.html