"Bills After Sunday": Washington Redskins Recap and Pittsburgh Steelers Preview

Two things jumped out.

The offensive line played great! Langston Walker was excellent. Derrick Dockery had his back a couple of times, to cut off the inside from Jason Taylor, and Melvin Fowler went back and blocked a defender. The OL and OL Coach, Sean Kugler, were the best unit, making LT Jason Peters realize that he can replaced.

The OL is always late to get praise but quick to get the blame.

Marcus Stroud is the "impact" player, as advertised. The Redskins' offense avoided him during the first series, but that didn't stop him from making an impact.

When the Redskins ran to the left, Stroud helped keep their OL in check and allowed LB Posluszny to knife through for a tackle. When two Redskins tried to block Stroud, Chris Kelsay snuck inside for a tackle.

When Stroud was in a one-on-one battle, he pushed the defender back about five yards, collapsing the pocket. Stroud will create opportunities for everyone on the defense and make them all better, if they execute.

Bills Killer Red-Zone Offense

Bills' fanbase concerned about the offense? An offensive formation with WRs Lee Evans and Hardy, TEs Schouman and Anderson, and RB Lynch. This red-zone offense would be difficult to stop, even for the Patriots' "Lord Belichick."

Both WRs may need to be double teamed with TE Anderson as an optional lead blocker for Lynch, or a pass route like Schouman. If a play is stopped, then run the no huddle until the defense bites on something.

Everyone covered? Edwards hands off to Lynch, Lynch looks like he has no place to run, looks confused, and then throws a perfect strike into the end zone to an open Trent Edwards. Can't beat these boys!
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Steelers Preview

The Steelers should prove to be the stiffest test for the Bills' offense and defense this preseason, especially with the Colts' Peyton Manning sidelined. Steelers looked impressive on their opening drive against the Eagles and always play a physical brand of football, regardless of preseason or not.

Steelers' WR Holmes looks ready for a huge season and will give the Bills CBs a stern test, with the Steelers defense ready to test QB Edwards' "poise" level.

Have to wonder if Bills' COO Russ Brandon has asked the Bills to step up their game in Toronto to secure a victory, for the sake of future ticket sales, concessions, TV ratings, and media PR.

The additional advantage of winning this game for the Bills is the ability to create a undefeated streak that can be continued with the Dolphins this year. The streak may become useful the next couple of years, with opposition becoming stiffer.

The psychological advantage for the players and fans' excitement can give the Bills a legitimate and dominating home-field advantage.

A victory is not a priority in preseason. The only advantage is dulling the pain of the bumps and bruises the next day. With the city of Toronto potentially being a major financial windfall, look for the Bills to win this game at all costs; with the goal of trying to improve their preparation and execution from the previous Redskins game.

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