Losing (Badly) To The Packers Forces The Bills To Bench Edwards

by Brandon on Sep 21, 2010 12:28 AM CDT in Green Bay Packers Games

That sure didn't take long. From Buffalo Rumblings:

That relegates Trent Edwards back to the bench after just two starts under Gailey...

Ryan Fitzpatrick, in his second year with the team, led the Bills to a 5-4 record in games in which he took the majority of snaps in 2009.

That's a raw deal for Edwards. Yes, Edwards is awful, but so is Fitzpatrick. And Chan Gailey makes the move right before facing the Patriots secondary, which features ("one of the worst games I've ever seen") CB Darius Butler, who helped QB Mark Sanchez improve his QB rating by over 65 points in just one week. That'll give Fitzpatrick more credit then he deserves, and could have helped Edwards prove he can rebound from a tough week.

One other post on the game from Buffalo Rumblings, DE Chris Kelsay should never be allowed to cover WR Donald Driver in the slot. Kelsay's arguably their best pass rusher, but just like the Packers had to do with DE Aaron Kampman last year, the Bills have to find a way to keep Kelsey on the field and far away from good receivers.

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Thats too bad

I feel like Trent Edwards probably wasn’t at fault for some of the sacks, but those still put him in positions where he isn’t capable of succeeding. It seems like Chan Gailey is looking to point fingers after a brutal start, but he needs to be pointing them firmly at the o-line also.

by dtmeyers on Sep 21, 2010 5:49 AM CDT reply actions

Oakland East... sounds about right.

by Danwood on Sep 21, 2010 6:23 AM CDT reply actions

You're next Jay Cutler

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by Troy J. on Sep 21, 2010 9:01 AM CDT reply actions

Ah hahahaha!

It’s funny because it’s true.

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by AdamA on Sep 22, 2010 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions

He's not Gailey's guy though.

Usually a new coach likes to bring in his own QB.

This is just a new coach doing his diligence. He gave Edwards a chance to see if there was something there, now he has a legitimate reason to move on from the QB that I think Ralph Wilson really liked.

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by ChicagoMarine on Sep 21, 2010 10:29 AM CDT reply actions

Maybe that means Gailey will bring in Reggie Ball...

(ponders)

Naaaahh…

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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 21, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Trade?

or just cut? Gailey drafted Levi Brown. He’s currently on the practice squad. Are we going to see someone get let go so Brown can join the team and get a shot at starting? Doubtful, but anything can happen. Fitzpatrick wasn’t horrible for the bills last year and will probably be the starter for the rest of the year. Hello top 3 draft pick. I hear Jake Locker is projected high.

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by Troy J. on Sep 21, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

exactly

Non of the QB’s on the bills roster is a QB that Gailey brought in. He has to live w/ them for now and find out what they have! My guess is they all will get a shot at the starting QB job. Even Brohm… Gailey gave Edwards a shot and he didn’t produce anything, now it Fitz’s shot. Personally, I think Fitzpatrick is a decent enough backup. For that matter they’re all probably decent enough as backups, just not starting material. THere are a couple QB’s coming down in the next draft. Expect Gailey to get the QB of his choice to build around. THen they just need an OL that can protect him and some weapon to throw to, and a new defensive front 7, and…

by Strohman on Sep 21, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions