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BUFFALO BILLS: MID-SEASON EVALUATION

BY JOEL V. SASSO | NOV 12, 2011





Since the opening drive of the Bills 2011 campaign, the Bills offense has
exploded onto just about every opponent piling up points and playing some pretty
decent ball.  Their season thus far is highlighted by a week 3 comeback victory
over the New England Patriots, where the Ryan Fitzpatrick led offense rallied
back from down 21, scoring on each and every second half possesion, to overcome
the shadow the Pats have cast over the division for the last decade.  How could
it get any better?

Since Buffalo’s 3-0 start their offensive play has leveled out, averaging only
17 points per game the last couple weeks.  In last weeks defeat to the New York
Jets, the Buffalo Bills only scored 11 points and were pretty much pushed all
over the field.  Our offensive line has built a reputation this year for their
physical style of play, and really just came out flat this past Sunday.  Andy
Levitre has been a star to this point in the season, playing above average
football  in and out of his natural position.  If the Bills offense expects to
flourish, the offensive line needs to bring it each and every week.  So far, the
line has played well, but is getting a lot of credit for Fitz’s quick release
and Fred Jackson’s game-break-ability.  I don’t want to take anything from the
unit, but complacency preludes failure.  Here’s hoping those big boys stay
hungry.

Ryan Fitzpatrick must take care of the football!  While I applaud his efforts to
push the ball down-field, he must avoid pushing it into a DB’s chest.  Fitz has
thrown 9 picks on the year.  He needs to focus on his delivery and avoid
throwing off his back foot at all costs.  The Bills, at this point in the
season, can’t afford to turn the ball over.

If the Bills wish to earn a playoff spot, the defensive front must get after the
quarterback.  Buffalo has found little success rushing the passer this year.  It
will be imperative, moving forward, to successfully rush four and create
pressure for opposing quarterbacks.  Our defensive backfield is very talented,
but can’t be expected to cover for 5 or more seconds.  Great football teams rush
the passer well (See history).

The  Bills must continue to improve on all sides of the ball.  Hopefully along
the way a young leader will emerge from the bunch.  Alex Carrington, Marcell
Dareus, Kelvin Sheppard have all shown flashes of their capabilities over the
past weeks.  With injuries piling up, Buffalo’s young professionals may get the
chance to show us why they are where they are.  Here’s hoping we can ride that
youth into the post season.


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