That axiom has been proven by the spam I've seen on here recently. Statistics can be easily manipulated and taken out of context when used like they've been thrown around here.
The only statistic that matters is this: we're 7-7. Better than last year, but not good enough, because we're missing the playoffs unless the 3 Wise Men see another star in the sky.
So the questions are is these: why are we 7-7? how do we improve?
I don't think anyone can argue that the Bills were done in by a less-than-average to woeful defense. The D simply did not do enough to help this team win, from falling behind early to failing to pressure the QB or create turnover opportunities.
I also don't think anyone can argue that the Bills' offense is dramatically improved. Bledsoe is a Pro Bowl QB and deserves to be- he isn't perfect, but he's been remarkable this season. Travis Henry has emerged as a star-quality RB who's proven himself to be more reliable than in the early part of the season. Result? The makings of a quality attack that will force D's to avoid concentrating on stopping 1 part of the Bills' attack.
How to improve:
- Defense, Defense, Defense. Either figure out a way to put the guys we have here in positions to succeed instead of forcing them into situations where they will fail or get new guys in here who can play the style envisioned by GW.
The D must be upgraded to give the offense a chance of pulling out a win even when Drew isn't perfect or Travis doesn't get 100+ yards.
The offense is fine- more judicious playcalling in certain circumstances may increase efficiency, but overall the offense has delivered in a big way. Anyone who's watched this team this year has to realize that.
The only statistic that matters is this: we're 7-7. Better than last year, but not good enough, because we're missing the playoffs unless the 3 Wise Men see another star in the sky.
So the questions are is these: why are we 7-7? how do we improve?
I don't think anyone can argue that the Bills were done in by a less-than-average to woeful defense. The D simply did not do enough to help this team win, from falling behind early to failing to pressure the QB or create turnover opportunities.
I also don't think anyone can argue that the Bills' offense is dramatically improved. Bledsoe is a Pro Bowl QB and deserves to be- he isn't perfect, but he's been remarkable this season. Travis Henry has emerged as a star-quality RB who's proven himself to be more reliable than in the early part of the season. Result? The makings of a quality attack that will force D's to avoid concentrating on stopping 1 part of the Bills' attack.
How to improve:
- Defense, Defense, Defense. Either figure out a way to put the guys we have here in positions to succeed instead of forcing them into situations where they will fail or get new guys in here who can play the style envisioned by GW.
The D must be upgraded to give the offense a chance of pulling out a win even when Drew isn't perfect or Travis doesn't get 100+ yards.
The offense is fine- more judicious playcalling in certain circumstances may increase efficiency, but overall the offense has delivered in a big way. Anyone who's watched this team this year has to realize that.
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