Bills week 12 commentary
The Buffalo Bills were coming into Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Cheifs needing a win. They did that, and heck of a lot more this past Sunday.
The game was simply a blowout for two simple reasons. First, the Cheifs turned the ball over a lot. Secondly, Bills quarterback Trent Edwards gained his mojo back in the game slowly, but surely.
What was the reason for Edwards comeback? Simply the play calling of Turk Schonert.
Instead of coming out passing the Bills came out running. Five of the first eight plays on their first drive of the game was running plays, but that is not all.
After that Schonert called plays that called for some quick decisions, and that being the five step drop timed stop play that has been a staple of their offense this year. This was a huge confidence boost as it was on a crucial 3rd down and seven as the Cheifs were leading 14 to 10.
Obviously, the team meeting helped the game before. Along with wide receiver Josh Reed saying to put the past behind us. Saying things is great, but it still has to show on the field.
It was that play that reminded him that he can do it. That all he needs to do is believe in himself, and his teammates.
Yeah, there are still questions about the offensive line, as they are still hard pressed to get yards in short yardage situations. Also, the defensive ends plainly stink, and the worst being Chris Kelsay, who was victimized, once on a huge run play by Larry Johnson, and then on a bootleg pass on their own two, and on the very next play.
However, they have a franchise quarterback in Trent Edwards, and as long as he is going well they will always be in games.