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As a former NFL quarterback, Ron Jaworski gained a wealth of knowledge about the game. As a television analyst on ESPN's highly regarded show, "NFL Matchup," the Lackawanna native has, through hours of studying game film, developed a keen eye for what makes every team tick.
One of the teams Jaworski pays close attention to is the Buffalo Bills. His early assessment: The Bills' offense holds the key to the team's success in 2004.
"When you look at the Bills, you've got to say they are rock solid on the defensive side of the football," Jaworski said Wednesday at the Lake Erie Italian Club in Lackawanna, where the Western New York Chapter of the National Football Foundation held a reception in his honor. "They were the No. 2 defense in the league last year and really was the heartbeat of the team. But I think they lost their balance on offense a little bit and I think (new coach) Mike Mularkey will bring that back because he understands the importance of a running game and being able to throw the ball efficiently. If the offense comes together, I think this could be an exciting year for the Bills."
It would help if the Bills get a bounce-back year from quarterback Drew Bledsoe. He struggled mightily last season, averaging fewer than 180 passing yards per game and throwing just 11 touchdown passes.
One of the teams Jaworski pays close attention to is the Buffalo Bills. His early assessment: The Bills' offense holds the key to the team's success in 2004.
"When you look at the Bills, you've got to say they are rock solid on the defensive side of the football," Jaworski said Wednesday at the Lake Erie Italian Club in Lackawanna, where the Western New York Chapter of the National Football Foundation held a reception in his honor. "They were the No. 2 defense in the league last year and really was the heartbeat of the team. But I think they lost their balance on offense a little bit and I think (new coach) Mike Mularkey will bring that back because he understands the importance of a running game and being able to throw the ball efficiently. If the offense comes together, I think this could be an exciting year for the Bills."
It would help if the Bills get a bounce-back year from quarterback Drew Bledsoe. He struggled mightily last season, averaging fewer than 180 passing yards per game and throwing just 11 touchdown passes.
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