Last Game Of 2007 Season
Hello Bills fans. I cannot believe the 2007 regular season ends tomorrow. What looked like a promising season turned into another year not making the playoffs. It seems like so long ago that we reached the postseason. It has been eight years and the longest drought in Bills history. The Buffalo Bills will play their last game of the 07 campaign against the Philadelphia Eagles. I usually write about the key matchups to this week’s game but decided that wasn’t necessary for two mediocre teams. The Eagles come into this game with a 7-8 record just like the Bills. This could possibly be Donovan McNabb’s last game as an Eagle. This will be a tough game for us because the Eagles have a really good defense and a great running back. McNabb is dangerous because not only can he beat you with his arm, but can run with the football. The Bills must pressure McNabb from the get go and force him into some bad situations. I’m hoping to see a bounce back game from quarterback Trent Edwards. He started out great last week but could not get the offense going late in the game. Edwards has showed flashes this season and the coaching staff believes in him. He will be our starter next season and a win this week will be huge for his confidence. Running back Marshawn Lynch has had a fantastic rookie season. He has rushed for over 1,000 yards in only 12 games played. The Bills must establish Lynch early if they want to wear down the Eagles defense. It hurts that starting left tackle Jason Peters is out with a groin injury. Kirk Chambers must fill his shoes and protect Trent as well as open up some holes for Marshawn to run through. Look for the Bills to put either Robert Royal or Michael Gaines next to Chambers to give him help. I would like to see the Bills open up the playbook and get Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish more involved in the offense. We will need to hit some big plays to get some points on the board. The Eagles will play hard, as they have done all season. Its going to be tough stopping Westbrook because he is an all purpose back. He can beat you with a long run or take a screen pass and go the distance. The Bills defense should be motivated to stop him because they had a terrible game last week against the Giants. I would love to see Marshawn and Trent end the season with a bang. Let Trent sling the ball all over the field. There is absolutely nothing to lose by doing that. I will predict a Bills win like I do every week. I just can never go against my team no matter what. I am extremely disappointed the way this season has turned out but at least we found some things out about the guys we drafted. With a strong offseason, I believe this team can be playing in January next season. Go Bills.
