Concerns & Non-Concerns

Concerns

1.  Edwards:  Why did it seem like they were more comfortable letting JP throw the ball and not Edwards?  Maybe this was just me but seemed to have more faith in JP.  Where was Edwards looking when he almost got picked in the end zone.  Reminds me of Dallas game again.  I am sure I am in the minority when I say JP will have an important role in our season.   

2.  Offense Predictability:  2 running plays to start?  Hope that was just to get Lynch some touches in the preseason.  Did we even run a counter?  Did we run a screen? 

3.  If either Lynch or Jackson go down who can run the ball without fumbling.  Lets say Lynch misses 3 games...and Jackson needs a break for a drive...do you trust Wright or Omon not to fumble.

4.  O-line:  Fall starts signify lack of concentration.  However great protection when Edwards got the ball batted down on a dump off to Jackson.  I am not as concerned as others as I truly believe and have been saying from day 1 that Peters will come to camp btw Preseason week 3 and 4.

5.  TE's;  DId any of the TE's play in the first half.  Joking but man I didn't see them do anything until a late drive in the 2nd half where Fine caught the ball and then Anderson. 

5.  Backup SS.  Scott is just not gonna cut it if Whitner goes down.  Whitner could be the difference between an below avg D to an above avg D.  Scott is great in run support but cant cover the swing pass and doesn't get to the spot fast enough in zone coverage.

Non Concerns

1.  Lynch:  Enough Said

2.  The Bills D as a whole.  The first drive the Bills stopped the Skins, after Corner got beat...thats ok he is really a 2nd stringer anyway.  Portis couldn't run when Stroud and Schrobel were in the game.  The second drive the Skins had all there starters in and the Bills did not have Schroel, Stroud, Crowell, Whitner, and Mckee on the field.  THat is arguably the 5 best defensive players on our team.  I would hope the Skins O could move the ball against us missing those guys.  And they still needed 4 downs to punch it in.  Maybe I am being naive but I am not worried about the starting D.  Any D that loses there best 5 players will be awful..including the Chargers, Pats, Vikings or whoever.  Reggie Corner was starting at nickle, that wont happen during the season.

3.  CB's.  Youbouty looks like he will be on the team and that is great for Bills fans.  I think you will see either Youbouty or McKelvin as the nickle back except they will play outside and Greer will move inside.  Corner was ok...he is young...James was banged up but I'll give him another game b/f I judge too harshly.

4.  Special Teams:  Who will return the punts...Parrish or McKelvin?  That a good choice to have.

5.  WR's:  No reed, a banged up Hardy...I think Parrish is taking the next step as a slot WR...I'm ok with them.  Im much more worried about Edwards getting the WR's the ball then the WR's making plays.  As we predicted Hardy makes a red zone impact.  Jenkins and Johnson both caught a ball too.