I haven’t written much about the Bills recently, and frankly that’s mainly because I find the state of the team extremely depressing. They haven’t been to the playoffs in over a decade, their last game being the ridiculously painful “music city miracle.” (the last game that the great Bruce Smith ever played in a Bills uniform.) The last few years have been a typical Buffalo study in modest expectations been a study in mediocrity and injuries. The highlight of the last few seasons (Byrd’s interceptions a notable exception) is Special Teams. Brian Moorman - the punter! - has been their MVP. The Patriots have beaten us 13 in a row. After sacking the GM and entire coaching staff, an entirely new crew’s running the show. The team is transitioning a fine defense from a 4-3 to a 3-4 without the personnel to support it. Ralph Wilson, the owner, is 92 and rumors abound about his meddling and where the team will move upon his death. There’s not much to get excited about.
Having said this, there are minor signs of hope. Trent Edwards is playing solid, confident football, like he does every year before his porous line allows a few crushing hits on him and his football instincts take back seat to his survival. (Just like Bledsoe.) The defense is still bending and not breaking (too much, yet). CJ Spiller seems like an exciting running back. Points are being scored!
But the disappointments pile up. Last years first round pick, Aaron Maybin,
can’t break it open despite moving him to his supposedly “natural” position of OLB. Everyone keeps getting injured. The special teams and defense have been horrible in pre-season. Aaron Schoebel retired rather then put up with yet another rebuilding season. And the end result is that I just can't get excited to watch the Bills this season. Don't get me wrong - when the powers that be deem to put them on my TV set, i'll tune in, but I'm holding out hope for anything better then a 6-10 season. Wait 'till next year.
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