Kaspers Korner

     With Lee Evans now entering his fourth season it is time to look back on that draft.  The matter of the fact is that the Buffalo Bills at that time made a huge mistake, and a mistake in such magnitude that the effects will be still felt for years to come.

    In the 2004 National Football League draft there were two big names there on the board at that time in my view.  The Bills were fortunate to have defensive tackle Vince Wilfork slip to the spot  However, in typical Tom Donahoe fashion he selected the flashy toy in wide receiver Lee Evans.

     Do not get me wrong Lee Evans is a solid wide reciever, and arguably a top five wide receiver in the league.   The fact of the matter is that defense wins championships, and offense only wins games.  The most glaring example of course is Super Bowl 25 when we had the greatest offense at the time, but still lost, since we could not stop the ball.

     Well look at the Bills defense now.  Where are they the weakest on the whole team.  That being the defensive line.  The offense is correctable with better coaching, and Losman taking his head out of his ass.  However, the talent at the nosetackle position is still the weakest on the team.

     Also, it does not help to give out big contracts to two defensive ends that cannot even stop the run, and all they do is pass rush.  Lets face it folks the defense is going to be a disaster for years to come.  Thanks for the new contracts Marv nice going there.

     Fortunately, there is a bright light in one spot on the defensive line.  That being John McCargo.  In the time that he saw on the field McCargo made some plays.  With more playing time this season, experience, and staying healthy the Bills will have at least one that will make the grade.

     So, what is the answer for the Bills defensive line.  I said multiple time that changing the defensive front would help, but they do not have enough linebackers to do that right now.  Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for the defense, and that is depressing.

     The bigger problem is long term with the defensive line.  Until, Chris Kelsay, Aaron Schobel, and Kyle Williams are repaced through selecting good on the first day.  Unfortunately, for that to happen both Dick Jaurom and Marv Levy will have to be fired. 

     The fact is the Bills defense will be a problem for many years to come.   Teams do not make the playoffs usually with poor defensive line play, unless you have Peyton Manning as your quarterback.  That is what we want as fans is a playoff game, and that is going to be a long wait for.