Awesome quote. Thanks.

Because of his mega-love for the Pats, but his statements ring true.

Glad he said it.

Its enough to keep me going…I needed some optimism and maybe a more realistic perception of what’s going on with our team, and our QB. He’s a good kid I think we all want to be good. Its my opinion that the NFL is getting to him a little bit, and so is the pressure, and if this team can rebound now, instead of week 15, than maybe we can still put something together.
Go Bills!

I trust Peter King as much as I trust that guy from family guy that sells cloud and volcano insurance.

Salesman: “How about I let you in on something every home owner needs: VOLCANO INSURANCE! Now, I have an uncle that knows a lot about volcanos, and he says a volcano is coming THIS WAY.”
Peter: “But we’ve never had any trouble with volcanos.”
Salesman: “Well don’t you think we’re due for one?”
Peter (thinking): Touche, salesman. I too have an uncle.

The reason I was still defending Trent, to an extent. Somehow I’m not sold on giving up on the guy. He has struggled, but it isn’t just Trent, it’s the whole offense. The receivers, the line, the coaches, etc.

Was Edwards really that good against the Pats? The Bills offense scored 17 points. Buffalo did have two 60+ yard TD drives, but they went like this:

Edwards rushes for 16
NE commits 5 yard penalty
Jackson rushes to the left for 4 yards
BUF commits 6 yard penalty
Jackson rushes to the left for 16 yard gain
screen to Jackson for 21 yards
Omon up the middle for 1 yard gain
Edwards across the middle to Nelson who runs it in for the TD

Edwards incomplete pass
Jackson rushed up the middle for 5 yard gain
BUF committed 10 yard penalty
Edwards passed to F. Jackson to the right for 18 yard gain
Jackson rushed to the left for 2 yard gain
Jackson rushed to the right for 10 yard gain
Edwards incomplete pass to the right
Omon rushed up the middle for 7 yard gain
Jackson rushed to the right for 4 yard gain
Edwards sacked by A. Thomas. NE committed 15 yard penalty
Jackson rushed to the right for 3 yard gain
Jackson rushed to the left for 1 yard loss
Edwards rushed to the left for 9 yard gain
Edwards incomplete pass to the right
Edwards checks down to Jackson who runs it in for the TD

Buffalo’s monday night offense was the Fred Jackson show. Edwards had a good game, but I don’t think it was good enough to assume that he can get it done at the level that an NFL team needs to win a championship.

But, base on his most recent performance, I really can’t. His decision making was horrendous, and he has seldom flashed significant ability to hit players downfield. He is too quick to check down. You have to beleive that Evans and Owens are capable of getting open. Edwards might have the best #1, #2, and slot recevier combo in the game. He has not been able to get them the ball.

I am really questioning his caliber as a starting NFL quarterback… I have always been a supporter of his, but I really think the next four games we seal his fate (one way or another).

Yes, Trent has a lot of talent and is a great study of the game and has come a long way to be in the position he is in today.

The problem is with Trent is that what Peter King is saying is that it comes out of Trent ocassionally and with no consistency. Sure a QB is not going to score points with every drive start. However, Trent has resorted to JP Losman bad at times which is a concern.

Also, what I’d like to see from Trent more (and it is not necessarily to go down field or throw the ball long more) is for him to make some plays on his own. When our OL or defense stinks, he has to step up and be able to make plays, break tackles, look off safeties, burn corners playing bump and run, read blitzes, hit guys in stride, etc. that will make defenses know that this is a dangerous QB and he can make a play on his own at any time. I haven’t seen any of that from Trent. In fact, more and more I see Trent playing as well as the rest of the team if not worse. He has to rise above and be a leader or playmaker this year if we are to have any hope for the future with our team. If not, it will be Sam Bradford or Tim Tiebow…

We all know that we’d prefer not to have to go out and get another young QB and develop them because we need so many other high draft pick playmakers on our team and can’t afford to spend another 2-3 years in mediocracy.

guy that needs a system, an identity and most importantly a lot of time given by the OL. He loves holding onto the football, and when all else fails he just checks it down. QB’s in this league have to have great systems, good talent around them, and most of all TIME. 3 OC’s in 3 years, a patchwork OL, and a Defensive minded HC, all lead to setting up Edwards to fail. That said, the kid just doesn’t make throws other QB’s make. Not even glimpses. How many throws this year would you say you went “now that’s a Big-Time throw?” I can’t really think of any. Big time throws to me are to TE’s on seam routes, throwing to a WR in a right window on a 15 yd in…what makes a QB great is the sideline route and throwing it behind the WR where only he can catch it, making throws on the run, etc. I just don’t see those flashes out of Trent. His physical tools are nice, but to really maximize them he needs an OC, a scheme, a system that fits this Offense. I just don’t think DJ and AVP can give that to him….at least not this year. So when DJ gets fired, it will be OC 4 for Edwards if they decide to keep him….not a great scenario for the 25 year old Stanford product

I’d feel a lot better about this blurb if it came from someone like Dr. Z instead of Peter King, but I agree with it anyways…

He’s been a starter for less than thirty games. He’s had 3 different OC’s. I don’t think he’s had a good solid OL for more than three games at a time. He’s had no TE to throw to. He’s had a #2 WR playing a #1 role, and no real #2 to speak off. The only thing consistent for him has been a RB who sells jerseys but might be better served as a #2 to the current guy. Needless to say, I don’t think he’s had an easy go of it.

The fact that he’s shown any glimmer of hope at times is almost an achievement in itself. The line I like best from King is this one:

“All the young ones can’t be Ryan and Flacco.”

until he has a semblance of a real o-line. Our line is horrendous. period.

I am currently ranked 136….anyone better? Worse?