Flashback to this point in time last year, when the Bills were coming off a relatively successful 2002 campaign, in which they finished 8-8 and -- due in large part to the numerous off-season moves they made to bolster their suspect defense -- were the 'trendy' pick by many experts to go to the Super Bowl. We warned everyone then that the schedule looked to be much tougher – and that even if the team had improved on paper, that they may not necessarily improve in the standings. And, while GM Tom Donahoe did a remarkable job of addressing the needs of the defense in the off-season, he did so at the expense of the offense. While Takeo Spikes, Sam Adams, and Lawyer Milloy were welcome additions, the offense never recovered from the loss of Peerless Price, Larry Centers, and Jay Riemersma, who collectively accounted for over 40% of the team’s 2002 production in the passing game.
It's No Mularkey...Year One Under the New Regime
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GREAT GREAT FIND! fantastic article written by someone who REALLY knows the Bills well. here's my favourite paragraph:
"Mularkey received high marks for his ability to simplify Kevin Gilbride's overly complicated offense in Pittsburgh. In a way, this will seem like deja vu, since he is once again in the position of cleaning up the mess that Gilbride left behind. Joining him is former Pittsburgh QB Coach Tom Clements, who will serve as Mularkey's OC. The Mularkey/Clements team was instrumental in helping to salvage the careers of both Kordell Stewart and Tommy Maddox. In Buffalo, they will once again be presented with a reclaimation project: Drew Bledsoe, who is coming off the worst season of his career. Clements will, in turn, be aided by his old mentor, QB Coach Sam Wyche."
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Great article!Originally posted by notaconThe biggest thing we learned from the Bills is that they are a resilient bunch and did what they had to do to win instead of past years where they fold like a cheap lawn chair.
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It was probably the most thorough article on the Bills that I've seen so far this offseason. There were no huge revelations, but it was very objective and done with care.I've made up my mind. Don't confuse me with the facts.
I'm the most reasonable poster here. If you don't agree, I'll be forced to have a hissy fit.
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Re: It's No Mularkey...Year One Under the New Regime
Originally posted by The Spaz
Flashback to this point in time last year, when the Bills were coming off a relatively successful 2002 campaign, in which they finished 8-8 and -- due in large part to the numerous off-season moves they made to bolster their suspect defense -- were the 'trendy' pick by many experts to go to the Super Bowl. We warned everyone then that the schedule looked to be much tougher – and that even if the team had improved on paper, that they may not necessarily improve in the standings. And, while GM Tom Donahoe did a remarkable job of addressing the needs of the defense in the off-season, he did so at the expense of the offense. While Takeo Spikes, Sam Adams, and Lawyer Milloy were welcome additions, the offense never recovered from the loss of Peerless Price, Larry Centers, and Jay Riemersma, who collectively accounted for over 40% of the team’s 2002 production in the passing game.
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