What a roller coaster ride the Bills have taken its fans on in the past few years. Between the highs and many, many low points on the field, the horrendous drafting strategy (minus this year, Dareus is a beast), to the frustration over the Bills in Toronto Series, fans of blue, red and white can finally cash in on years of an inept team.
Not just because I am a fan of the team did I truly feel happy for the city yesterday as they upstaged Michael Vick and the Philidelphia Eagles at Ralph Wilson Stadium. While the score for much of the game flattered Buffalo, it can be attributed to costly turnovers (5) and horrific penalties, which are an issue in the Eagles’ camp. The Eagles amassed close to 500 yards of offence, and still lost. They were down by three touchdowns, made a comeback and were in position to tie it up late in the game. Today belonged to Buffalo, however.
I would love to say it is the result of a dynamic aerial assault and a stingy defence exhibited by the Bills, but that wasn’t the case. They weren’t bad, don’t get me wrong, they did what they needed to do. In fact, that seems to be the theme coming out of 1 Bills Drive. They just get it done. Sometimes it isn’t pretty, but that’s what good teams do – they find ways to win.
I will be the first to admit I was sceptical, very much so, about Gailey and Company’s decision not to draft a quarterback. I guess that’s why I watch the games from my couch, and they from the sidelines. I heard in an interview at the time that Gailey felt that the quarterback position was not a priority for them in the draft at all because they liked Fitzpatrick because he has a good head on his shoulders.
Anyway, kudos to the Bills for finding a few diamonds in the rough. Fred Jackson’s career has a second wind, Fitzpatrick was barely on the radar, and no on else seemed to want Merriman. Because they play in Buffalo, they will always have a more difficult time luring top players. I am just glad to see they are finding ways to cope.
And that is the last word.
