Confirmed: Edwards to Start. Losman demoted to third-string

[Kaylore]

http://www.billsdaily.com/gameday/

Trent Edwards is improving but will likely sit again this week. That means it's either JP or the other guy. I'll take JP, thanks.

***EDIT
Scroll down and new information suggests that Trent is going to play.

[Smiling Assassin27]

The other guy (Hamdan) is who i'm pulling for. Sure, Losman's confidence is shot and he can't wait to get out of Buffalo, but Hamdan reminds me of a Moses Moreno, Matt Mauck, and/or Jarious Jackson.

[TonyR]

It's their return game that frightens me:

The Broncos, especially early this season, have seen things go sour when they have bobbled in the return game.

And in the Bills, they get one of the best kick- and punt-return teams in the league.

Buffalo has dominant, explosive players with the ball on punts and kickoffs. Roscoe Parrish, who returned a punt for a touchdown against the Broncos in the 2007 opener, is averaging an eyebrow-raising 15.3 yards per punt return.

When Parrish clears the first defender, and there aren't many better at it right now, he doesn't waste motion and gets into the gap with look-at-my-back speed.

On kickoffs, the Bills have rookie Leodis McKelvin, who had eight kickoff and punt returns combined for scores in his collegiate career at Troy, including three in his senior season. McKelvin is averaging a league-leading 29.3 yards per return and had a 98-yarder for a score this season.

McKelvin, having run 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine, also was one of the fastest players available in the draft. He, too, will turn one missed tackle into a score.

And Lee Evans:

With Champ Bailey out of the lineup, the Broncos have had some difficulty trying to direct opposing passing attacks where they would like them go.

Carolina's Steve Smith quickly turned Sunday's game into a rout when he easily worked the spaces left behind in a Broncos defensive scheme loaded along the line of scrimmage.

The Bills' Lee Evans is not as powerful as Smith in traffic, but at 16.7 yards a catch, it's clear Evans knows how to make room for himself down the field. A rare player who has maintained his elite speed despite two anterior cruciate ligament surgeries in his knees, Evans still can run by most cornerbacks in the league.

Buffalo also runs the ball well enough - Marshawn Lynch has more than 1,000 yards for the season - for the Broncos to have to commit to the line of scrimmage again.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/15/tuesday-morning-qb-offense-steers-broncos-hopes/

[Smiling Assassin27]

Yes, their special teams have the potential to beat us all by themselves. I believe we can shut down the run if we make it THE priority early. Lynch has a bad back and prolly won't want to take many hits. Jackson's a solid RB but not an elite guy.

Evans tends to disappear for large stretches at a time, but if he's still motivated, must be drooling at the prospect of our DB's.

[MagicHef]

If Hamdan isn't any good, we could screw over the Bills for next season by making them think he's a superstar in the making.

[montrose]

With Slowik, does it really matter?

[TonyR]

If Hamdan isn't any good, we could screw over the Bills for next season by making them think he's a superstar in the making.

Now that's funny! Yep, we're ready, willing, and able to crown the guy!

[montrose]

Now that's funny! Yep, we're ready, willing, and able to crown the guy!

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[Peoples Champ]

If we cant beat a team with a new QB name Gilbran, then we dont deserve to make the playoffs.

[PRBronco]

If Hamdan isn't any good, we could screw over the Bills for next season by making them think he's a superstar in the making.

Haha yeah, Matt Cassell's agent is probably sending Slowik a christmas card.

[Beantown Bronco]

Haha yeah, Matt Cassell's agent is probably sending Slowik a christmas card.

Cassell didn't look too good until Champ went down. Even after that, he still only threw for 185 yards in that game. Turnovers and the running game did the Broncos in far more than anything Cassell did.

[broncofan2438]

Haha yeah, Matt Cassell's agent is probably sending Slowik a christmas card.

And Brady Quinns' agent

[PRBronco]

Cassell didn't look too good until Champ went down. Even after that, he still only threw for 185 yards in that game. Turnovers and the running game did the Broncos in far more than anything Cassell did.

:( Man, Champ was putting on a clinic that night.

[broncofan2438]

The Chuggers boards are very happy that either Trend or this new guy will be starting. They seem to think that we will make either one look like a Pro Bowler

[BMarsh615]

It looks like Trent Edwards is set to return to the starting lineup after missing two and a half games with a groin injury. But backing him up will be third string quarterback Gibran Hamdan.

“I’ve been told I’m number two this week,” said Hamdan. “So I’ll be backing Trent up.”

“It makes me feel good. It’s been my goal to work hard ever since I’ve stepped in the building and earn the respect and trust of my teammates. So this I like to think is them recognizing me for the hard work I’ve put in and the ability that I’ve shown to get the job done if called upon. So that’s worth it.”

With the playoffs off the table the Bills’ staff has the license to make a move like this without it reflecting poorly on J.P. Losman.

What’s most interesting is that usually the backup quarterback gets the fewest reps during the week because the starter gets all the first team reps and the third stringer runs the scout team. But despite being named the backup this week, Hamdan told me he still ran the scout team Wednesday because he likes doing it.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2008/12/17/hamdan-the-backup-this-week/

[Kaylore]

It looks like Trent Edwards is set to return to the starting lineup after missing two and a half games with a groin injury. But backing him up will be third string quarterback Gibran Hamdan.

“I’ve been told I’m number two this week,” said Hamdan. “So I’ll be backing Trent up.”

“It makes me feel good. It’s been my goal to work hard ever since I’ve stepped in the building and earn the respect and trust of my teammates. So this I like to think is them recognizing me for the hard work I’ve put in and the ability that I’ve shown to get the job done if called upon. So that’s worth it.”

With the playoffs off the table the Bills’ staff has the license to make a move like this without it reflecting poorly on J.P. Losman.

What’s most interesting is that usually the backup quarterback gets the fewest reps during the week because the starter gets all the first team reps and the third stringer runs the scout team. But despite being named the backup this week, Hamdan told me he still ran the scout team Wednesday because he likes doing it.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2008/12/17/hamdan-the-backup-this-week/
Crap. This will be just the kind of game to build Trent's confidence.

[Smiling Assassin27]

Crap. This will be just the kind of game to build Trent's confidence.

He'll be out by the end of quarter 1. Either because he's thrown 5 TD's and the Jills lead 35-0 or 2. because the groin has tightened up in the cold and we have been chasing him around.

Gimme Hamdan!

[cmhargrove]

Crap. This will be just the kind of game to build Trent's confidence.

Someone just needs to bitch slap him in the ear hole, and take the fifteen yard penalty. Concussion reactivated, game over.

That sounded mean.

I still think the key is our running game. Our spread offense is starting to look a little predictable. A few good runs by Pope would open things up for Cutler.

[broncofan2438]

Someone just needs to b**** slap him in the ear hole, and take the fifteen yard penalty. Concussion reactivated, game over.

That sounded mean.

I still think the key is our running game. Our spread offense is starting to look a little predictable. A few good runs by Pope would open things up for Cutler.

Bingo

[SonOfLe-loLang]

I just dont have a good feeling about this week. I dont like the way our D-line matches their O-line and i really dont like that it'll be frigid conditions.

[Orange_Beard]

The QB MUST GO DOWN!

[frerottenextelway]

It looks like Trent Edwards is set to return to the starting lineup after missing two and a half games with a groin injury. But backing him up will be third string quarterback Gibran Hamdan.

“I’ve been told I’m number two this week,” said Hamdan. “So I’ll be backing Trent up.”

“It makes me feel good. It’s been my goal to work hard ever since I’ve stepped in the building and earn the respect and trust of my teammates. So this I like to think is them recognizing me for the hard work I’ve put in and the ability that I’ve shown to get the job done if called upon. So that’s worth it.”

With the playoffs off the table the Bills’ staff has the license to make a move like this without it reflecting poorly on J.P. Losman.

What’s most interesting is that usually the backup quarterback gets the fewest reps during the week because the starter gets all the first team reps and the third stringer runs the scout team. But despite being named the backup this week, Hamdan told me he still ran the scout team Wednesday because he likes doing it.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2008/12/17/hamdan-the-backup-this-week/

Good, Edwards sucks.

[cmhargrove]

Trent Edwards and his decision making remind me a lot of Plummer. When there is pressure in his face, he will still chuck it up on a prayer.

Hopefully, we can buy a sack or two this week and get him to "chuck it up."

[Smiling Assassin27]

Get Racki out there...

http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:cqvs8RestjIJ::www.saljbarry.com/hockey/misc_photos/racki.jpg

[Natedog24]

Lets see if Denver makes another QB look like a HoFer...

If there ever was a time for Denver to magically find a pass rush, this would be the perfect time for it.

[BMarsh615]

I just dont have a good feeling about this week. I dont like the way our D-line matches their O-line and i really dont like that it'll be frigid conditions.

I have a really good feeling about this game because of the circumstances with the division and we are at home. The crowd should really be into it.

Trent Edwards has been playing horrible ever since the Arizona game.

[bronclvr]

http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?t=107019

[Black96WS6]

Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3776224

Edwards ready to start; Losman demoted to third-string

Associated Press

Updated: December 17, 2008, 3:14 PM ET

BUFFALO -- Quarterback Trent Edwards is ready to make his first start in three weeks since being sidelined by a groin injury, and former starter J.P. Losman has likely taken his last snap for the Buffalo Bills....<more>

[broncosteven]

We win either way, Dick Juron should not be a coach in the NFL.

[Taco John]

This is not welcome news.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Yeah, i was more excited when Hamden was the rumored starter

[Kaylore]

I have a really good feeling about this game because of the circumstances with the division and we are at home. The crowd should really be into it.

Trent Edwards has been playing horrible ever since the Arizona game.

Since the Chiefs game we've been winning the games were supposed to and losing the ones we're supposed to. I hope we can do it.

[Black96WS6]

Looks like Losman is history. I wonder where he ends up?

[tsiguy96]

i 100% believe it does not matter who plays us, any QB on any roster in the league would have a similar performance. throw it to the wide open reciever 8 yards down field repeatedly. we made jamarcus russell go with damn near a perfect rating against us.

[bronclvr]

Novacek is picking us to win:

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3690072/?pg=13#spt_novacek_08


and the Chargers to lose:


http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3690072/?pg=12#spt_novacek_08


I love what he says "stay classy"

[go_broncos]

This sucks..

I was hoping that Hamdan starts so that atleast there is a chance for us to win the game.

[Beantown Bronco]

I love what he says "stay classy"

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, Novacek is right every time.

[Bronx33]

The only thing that can stop us from winning this game ( is us) i don't care who is taking the snaps for buffalo a simple solid effort will get it done and i hope mike doesn't get cute and call that assinine WR screen or similar low percentage plays that never work just keep it simple and get the first ****** down.

[Bronx33]

Looks like Losman is history. I wonder where he ends up?


A starter for KC duhhhhhhh...

[Hogan11]

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, Novacek is right every time.

He also picked the Lions over the Saints.....yessiree, he's a virtual guru

[CBF1]

On the ticker on the Hotlist they say Edwards will start vs the Broncos

[LongDongJohnson]

This sucks..

I was hoping that Hamdan starts so that atleast there is a chance for us to win the game.

i hope you are being sarcastic. we do indeed suck but not as hard as the bills

advantage us

[oubronco]

He'll be out by the end of quarter 1. Either because he's thrown 5 TD's and the Jills lead 35-0 or 2. because the groin has tightened up in the cold and we have been chasing him around.

Gimme Hamdan!

could this be the game DOOM finally breaks out and gets multiple sacks and a couple of forced fumbles :pray:

[bowtown]

too... many...edits... must... find... thread... title.... stability... gahhhhh

[Ratboy]

If Marshall doesn't have a 200 yard game, i'll be surprised.

I don't see how a 5'8 corner can even attempt to cover Brandon Marshall

[Paladin]

Not gonna matter. Sparkies lose to TBay......

[Paladin]

If Marshall doesn't have a 200 yard game, i'll be surprised.

I don't see how a 5'8 corner can even attempt to cover Brandon Marshall

The Broncos have one of them. And he can't cover crap with a blanket, either.......

Midget CBs.

[cabronco]

Lets see if Denver makes another QB look like a HoFer...

If there ever was a time for Denver to magically find a pass rush, this would be the perfect time for it.

I think with the importance of this game, to put it mildly, we need to incorporate some blitzes ...........Slowik. Im not sure we have any blitz type packages, but need to find some quick.

[Popps]

I love how Losman is getting the blame for that loss. Absolutely idiotic play-calling to have that guy running around in the pocket on his own 20 when they should be trying to run out the clock.

Maybe he made a bad decision once the play was called, but it should have never been called.

[Mediator12]

I love how Losman is getting the blame for that loss. Absolutely idiotic play-calling to have that guy running around in the pocket on his own 20 when they should be trying to run out the clock.

Maybe he made a bad decision once the play was called, but it should have never been called.

Kubiak did the same thing to the Colts Rolling out Sage Rosenfels with the game in hand and INDY ran the fumble back for the Game winning TD. Its funny because it has happened more than once this year.....

[Los Broncos]

Whoever they start at QB will look like an all-pro, I'm sure of it.

[BroncoBuff]

Trent is back? Not a good sign...

[Malcontent]

The bad part of this Sunday, is I have Lee Evans starting in my FFL playoffs! Sometimes I hate Fantasy football!

[Malcontent]

But I also have B-Marsh going too!

[boltaneer]

Trent is back? Not a good sign...

I don't know. Edwards is really overrated, if that's even possible for an average QB at best.

He's had only three multiple TD games in his career and one of those was a game where he threw three INTs.

That being said, I wouldn't worry who the QB is, especially since there doesn't seem to be much difference between Edwards and Losman. The Bills are going to pound the ball. That's their strength. Though I have to admit, aside from a couple of big runs, Denver's run D has looked better in recent weeks. Or am I imagining this?

[Merlin]

Though I have to admit, aside from a couple of big runs, Denver's run D has looked better in recent weeks. Or am I imagining this?
In the past 5-6 games they seem to play the run well, but give up 1-2 big runs. They have been able to get away with it, but it hurt with Carolina.

PS the reason they are playing the run well is because they are going 4-4, which makes them susceptible to the passing game (and really makes our Safeties look worse than they are, which is saying a lot).

[LongDongJohnson]

overall the bills are an average running team.

i think we have a chance to stop them enough to force them to pass. which usually means bad things.

[Hogan11]

Trent is back? Not a good sign...

Edwards is no big deal, don't sweat it. Champ is likely back as well, if that'll make you feel any better.

[24champ]

Get Racki out there...

http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:cqvs8RestjIJ::www.saljbarry.com/hockey/misc_photos/racki.jpg

“This is hockey, okay? It’s not rocket surgery, If you don’t play this game with a lot of heart and a big bag of knuckles, you don’t got dinky-doo.” - The Great Donnie Shulzhoffer

[Bronx33]

“This is hockey, okay? It’s not rocket surgery, If you don’t play this game with a lot of heart and a big bag of knuckles, you don’t got dinky-doo.” - The Great Donnie Shulzhoffer


Ahhhhhhhhh another great quote from Shultsie:

Hey, you know where a guy can get a rub and a tug around here?

[Popps]

Kubiak did the same thing to the Colts Rolling out Sage Rosenfels with the game in hand and INDY ran the fumble back for the Game winning TD. Its funny because it has happened more than once this year.....

Yea, it's hard to figure out what the thought process was, there. I mean, at that point... their playoff hopes were still breathing, I believe. Run it up the gut, run the clock down and if need-be, force your defense to make a play. But, don't run some erratic back-up QB around in the pocket in a situation like that.

I actually think Losman would be a decent Shanahan-project as a back-up.

[Smiling Assassin27]

Yea, it's hard to figure out what the thought process was, there. I mean, at that point... their playoff hopes were still breathing, I believe. Run it up the gut, run the clock down and if need-be, force your defense to make a play. But, don't run some erratic back-up QB around in the pocket in a situation like that.

I actually think Losman would be a decent Shanahan-project as a back-up.


The short list of backups that a team would be cursed to carry on their roster:

Pat Ramsey
Brad Johnson
JP Losman
Andrew Walter
Matt Leinart
Trent Green
Brian Griese
Rex Grossman


You can't spell 'LOSS' without 'Los-man'...

[Popps]

The short list of backups that a team would be cursed to carry on their roster:

Pat Ramsey
Brad Johnson
JP Losman
Andrew Walter
Matt Leinart
Trent Green
Brian Griese
Rex Grossman


You can't spell 'LOSS' without 'Los-man'...

Ha!

Yea... I don't know, he reminds me of a discount version of poor-man's Jeff Garcia, who's a poor man's Steve Young. (Marked half-off.)

Look, don't tell me there's a worse back-up option in the league than Ramsey. That guy looks scared to death when he gets a snap, which is thankfully almost never.

[Hogan11]

Ha!

Yea... I don't know, he reminds me of a discount version of poor-man's Jeff Garcia, who's a poor man's Steve Young. (Marked half-off.)

Look, don't tell me there's a worse back-up option in the league than Ramsey. That guy looks scared to death when he gets a snap, which is thankfully almost never.

Well, that's true....but believe you me, you wanna stay far away from Loseman. Unless you were a big fan of Robb Johnson that is, because that's exactly who he reminds me of.

[mhgaffney]

Come on Moss!

This is your chance to shine.

[Merlin]

I actually think Losman would be a decent Shanahan-project as a back-up.
I have the same feeling. Buffalo's coaching has seriously damaged any talent he may have. But I thought under proper coaching and a couple of yrs of learning he would make a decent backup for JC since they share some similar attributes (arm, mobility). Lossman needs to be used more like JP in Denver, and taught to get rid of the ball.

I don't think he would make a good starting QB because he has a definite ceilling that would never get you far in the playoffs (unless you had the Ravens D of early 2000), but used like JP, he would get you past a few in-season games.

[worm]

Well, that's true....but believe you me, you wanna stay far away from Loseman. Unless you were a big fan of Robb Johnson that is, because that's exactly who he reminds me of.

Very good comparison.

[BMarsh615]

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2008/12/19/parrish-lynch-peters-edwards-all-questionable/

Roscoe Parrish was added to the injury report as questionable for Sunday after suffering a bruised knee during individual drills in practice Friday. For a full report go to the home page of Buffalobills.com.

Marshawn Lynch (shoulder), Jason Peters (knee) and Trent Edwards (groin) are also listed as questionable, but all three are expected to play Sunday.

Dustin Fox (groin) is questionable. Teddy Lehman (groin) is out. Jabari Greer (knee) is doubtful as he was limited again Friday.

[broncofan2438]

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2008/12/19/parrish-lynch-peters-edwards-all-questionable/

Roscoe Parrish was added to the injury report as questionable for Sunday after suffering a bruised knee during individual drills in practice Friday. For a full report go to the home page of Buffalobills.com.

Marshawn Lynch (shoulder), Jason Peters (knee) and Trent Edwards (groin) are also listed as questionable, but all three are expected to play Sunday.

Dustin Fox (groin) is questionable. Teddy Lehman (groin) is out. Jabari Greer (knee) is doubtful as he was limited again Friday.

Well, looks like they have their share of injuries as well