Police have no leads or motives as to why this crime happened.

This comes as a time when the world is still grieving the deaths of Ed McMahon, Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcet, Billie Mays and Karl Malden.

Is this the right time for the Bills to be making an offensive switch?  Considering that the Bills current offense has had about three seasons to work together and get to know one another, they may need to try something new, because past systems haven’t worked for this offense.  It might be the right time for the no huddle.

At the same time though, it could also be a convenient time for the no huddle.  As the coaching staff sits on the hot seat after a third straight 7-9 season, the current administration could fail this year, and pass it off as a “new” offense getting used to a “new system” - allowing them to make the case to stick around for another year or so to allow the players to grow into the offensive schemes.

Sorry for being pessimistic, but I keep having this reoccuring thought of Dick Jauron at the podium apologizing for another crappy year, but how good next season will be because the players will have grown into the system more.

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Gone are the faces of Thomas, Kelly, and Reed; replaced by the youthful faces of Edwards, Lynch, and Evans. Though the league has changed and we have seen formations like the Wildcat mystify defenses, some offenses remain tried and true. Re-enter the “E-Gun” - the no huddle a la Edwards.

I remember sitting at training camp last year at St. John Fisher watching the scrimmages and the beauty of the no huddle unfolding before my eyes. I also recall the epic periods of stagnant offense throughout the season and screaming at Jauron for a spark. Now I know that the no huddle isn’t as easy as Peyton might make it look, but let’s weigh the pros and cons.

Pros: Trent and his receivers (minus TO) are in their third year working together and by now it is time to put the mutual understandings of body language, route running, and trust to the test. Trent has shown that he is a leader and must step up to the responsibility that comes along with being a third-year QB in the NFL. Edwards has also demonstrated a desire to improve, both on the field with extra workouts and in the film room. It is this work ethic and Stanford-IQ that could allow the Bills to exploit mismatches in coverage if the no huddle could be run effectively. This will also give receivers like Owens and Parrish the opportunity to exploit their strengths - Owens as a veteran and Parrish with his blistering speed.

Cons: My number one concern is for even shorter breaks for the defense. The Bills finished 25th in total offense last year - highlighted by too many three-and-outs. There is no question that the majority of losses last year came not just because of a lack in scoring, but also because of defensive fatigue setting in late in the game. If the Bills are to succeed this year they are going to have to find a way to tip that balance. While the no huddle can provide quick points, it can also quickly evaporate time of possession.

There is no question that the no huddle can be a valuable asset for the 2009 Bills though it will need some strategic implementation, will require confidence in the players on the field, and room for growing pains. At this point, our Cardiac Bills need a defibrillator. The “E-Gun” might provide just the shock needed to re-instill some life in the Bills’ potentially potent offense.

Here is another great article by Brad telling Toronto to chill, they will get theirs eventually.

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Ralph Wilson today put that rumor to rest stating that as long as it it up to him, the Bills will only play one regular season game in Toronto, at least for two or three more years.  If the experiment proves to be  money maker, Ralph Wilson Jr. did say the contract could be reworked in the final two years.  Buffalo and Toronto are currently entering the second year of a five year deal.

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Well he is certaintly no Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, or David Letterman, but I especially liked the ESPN apology.

Maybe his apology was sparked by the fact that he was picked out and talked to one on one by a preacher at church:

With Owens on one side, and Evans on the other, their is some hope that Trent Edwards will have someone Wide Open.

But it is not just having Owens and Evans paired up together that will generate offense.  Trent Edwards has to have the time to throw the ball.  With a relatively new offensive line that is really unproven at the professional level, Edwards could find himself more often than not picking himself up off the turf.

Thats not to say the offense is going to be horrible, they could surprise us.  But a new offense, learning a new technique in the no huddle offense - could provide for some interesting moments.

Check out http://fansided.com/2009/06/08/nfl-headlines-to-ponder-until-training-camps-open/

And see what funny things local sports pages should or maybe shouldn’t be writing about.