Buffalo
Good: Losman impressing teammates with tireless work ethic
Word from Bills country is that QB J.P. Losman has been hard at work, preparing for his role as Drew Bledsoe’s successor since early February, and he has made great strides as he enters his first season as an NFL starter. Losman has impressed QB coach Sam Wyche with his ability and willingness to learn, and he has impressed teammates with his knowledge of the offense and leadership qualities.
Holbrook’s take: This all sounds like great news for the Bills, but the fact of the matter is that it’s one thing to quarterback in the film room and on the practice field and an entirely different thing to quarterback vs. opponents who want to knock your head off. I really think Losman will be a cross between Steelers rookie Ben Roethlisberger and Bengals second-year starter Carson Palmer. The game plans won’t ask too much of him, and he will make some mistakes here and there. But the Bills have assembled a solid team around him, and Losman’s mobility and skills are a better fit for this offense than Bledsoe’s were.
Bad: Bills still searching for trade partner for disgruntled RB Henry
Rumors abound that Jacksonville and Tennessee have shown interest in trading for Bills RB Travis Henry, who is on record as saying he no longer wants to play in Buffalo and serve as a backup to Willis McGahee, despite having one season left on his contract.
Holbrook’s take: I’ll be shocked if Henry isn’t traded before the season starts. The Bills have held firm to their asking price of a third-round draft pick for Henry. When you consider that the Dolphins paid a third-round pick for Rams backup Lamar Gordon last summer, that doesn’t seem like too steep of a price. Henry has rushed for more than 1,300 yards twice and is just 26. Both the Jaguars and Titans would be great homes for Henry, a tough, hardworking back who’s willing to play hurt and help the team any way possible. Who knows? Maybe another team loses a running back to injury in the preseason and comes calling. It’s certainly not out of the realm of possibility.
Good: Losman impressing teammates with tireless work ethic
Word from Bills country is that QB J.P. Losman has been hard at work, preparing for his role as Drew Bledsoe’s successor since early February, and he has made great strides as he enters his first season as an NFL starter. Losman has impressed QB coach Sam Wyche with his ability and willingness to learn, and he has impressed teammates with his knowledge of the offense and leadership qualities.
Holbrook’s take: This all sounds like great news for the Bills, but the fact of the matter is that it’s one thing to quarterback in the film room and on the practice field and an entirely different thing to quarterback vs. opponents who want to knock your head off. I really think Losman will be a cross between Steelers rookie Ben Roethlisberger and Bengals second-year starter Carson Palmer. The game plans won’t ask too much of him, and he will make some mistakes here and there. But the Bills have assembled a solid team around him, and Losman’s mobility and skills are a better fit for this offense than Bledsoe’s were.
Bad: Bills still searching for trade partner for disgruntled RB Henry
Rumors abound that Jacksonville and Tennessee have shown interest in trading for Bills RB Travis Henry, who is on record as saying he no longer wants to play in Buffalo and serve as a backup to Willis McGahee, despite having one season left on his contract.
Holbrook’s take: I’ll be shocked if Henry isn’t traded before the season starts. The Bills have held firm to their asking price of a third-round draft pick for Henry. When you consider that the Dolphins paid a third-round pick for Rams backup Lamar Gordon last summer, that doesn’t seem like too steep of a price. Henry has rushed for more than 1,300 yards twice and is just 26. Both the Jaguars and Titans would be great homes for Henry, a tough, hardworking back who’s willing to play hurt and help the team any way possible. Who knows? Maybe another team loses a running back to injury in the preseason and comes calling. It’s certainly not out of the realm of possibility.
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