nfl 2011 Predictions: Buffalo Bills

August 18th, 2010 › nfl 2011 category › nfl ›

The Buffalo Bills finished the 2009 season at 6-10, and that mark relegated them to last place in the AFC East division. The season was such a disappointment that the Bills decided to cut ties with Dick Jauron. Chan Gailey was brought in as the new head man, and the organization is hoping he can succeed where Jauron failed. While Buffalo will put better talent on the field this season, most notably C.J. Spiller,nfl 2011 Gailey’s first season on the job will be a rebuilding year. It usually always takes players time to adjust to new coaching staffs and new schemes, and I expect no different in Buffalo. I’m optimistic the Bills can improve by at least a game, but it won’t be easy playing in such a tough division.

Offense: Buffalo’s offense was atrocious last season, scoring only 16.1 points per game. It was especially bad through the air, only averaging 157.2 nfl 2011 passing yards per game. With Terrell Owens gone and with holes remaining in the offensive line, it’s hard to think the passing game will be much better. Plus, it is still up in the air if likely starting quarterback Trent Edwards is a long term solution. Lee Evans will continue to be Buffalo’s biggest weapon in the wide receiver unit. The running game is in much better shape with Spiller teaming up with Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch to form a very strong trio. The addition of Spiller should help both the running and passing games. Spiller is a rare home run threat that the defense must account for on every play, and I expect Gailey to take advantage of his versatility as a ball carrier and receiver.

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