It depends. He has more yards but a few less catches and also has Cam Newton throwing him passes. If Watkins and Orton connect like they did today Watkins could blow up. Most of his stats are in 2 games. Plus he isn't fully healthy.

It makes me have hope, which is dangerous
- Stripes77

Nice and sunny at the cabin and dark and gloomy in the city .

A win is a win. EJ won the first 2 scoring 20+ in each game and people were still concerned (rightfully so)

Watkins had to make 2-3 circus catches on the last two scoring drives today.

I like what Orton did, but I didn't see this huge upgrade, he threw a pick 6, took some sacks and was inaccurate. Id rather develope EJ if the difference is this minimal
- sbroads24

Do you think EJ would have led them to 17 points today ? I do not think EJ is a bust . But he should hold the clipboard for a while . He still has not adjusted to the speed of the game in the NFL . I am sure Hackett can take most of the blame for that.

Do you think EJ would have led them to 17 points today ? I do not think EJ is a bust . But he should hold the clipboard for a while . He still has not adjusted to the speed of the game in the NFL . I am sure Hackett can take most of the blame for that.
- Maximum Signal

As DD pointed out a week ago .. Lots of great QB's sucked wind their first year. Will he be a great QB ? Too soon to tell. The clip board is what he should be studying .

As DD pointed out a week ago .. Lots of great QB's sucked wind their first year. Will he be a great QB ? Too soon to tell. The clip board is what he should be studying .
- cabin

Speaking of studying did you see on the broadcast how he took out a pen and pad and was taking personal notes? At least he isn't sulking on the bench.

Like I said, the Bills don't have a quarterback that's any good on this roster.
- buffalofan19

- Irish 14

Maybe now people will actually give Orton a chance to succeed or fail before making presumptions.

Do you think EJ would have led them to 17 points today ? I do not think EJ is a bust . But he should hold the clipboard for a while . He still has not adjusted to the speed of the game in the NFL . I am sure Hackett can take most of the blame for that.
- Maximum Signal

Who knows . All I know is that Orton was just ok today. His pick 6 was just as bad as Manuel's throw to Watt. A huge difference in the 2 weeks is that Watkins made great catches as opposed to the easy drops he had last week.

Who knows . All I know is that Orton was just ok today. His pick 6 was just as bad as Manuel's throw to Watt. A huge difference in the 2 weeks is that Watkins made great catches as opposed to the easy drops he had last week.
- sbroads24

Umm how about the 50 yard pass to Goodwin that Manuel usually over throws or throws out of bounce?

Umm how about the 50 yard pass to Goodwin that Manuel usually over throws or throws out of bounce?
- Carubba-Kaleta

That was a great throw, and a big one. Other than that play his accuracy was hit and miss.

Listen I'm happy (and surprised) we won. I just don't think the QB problem is by any means solved

That was a great throw, and a big one. Other than that play his accuracy was hit and miss.

Listen I'm happy (and surprised) we won. I just don't think the QB problem is by any means solved
- sbroads24

Me either but all we need is competence for our play makers to succeed and that was proved today.

That was a great throw, and a big one. Other than that play his accuracy was hit and miss.

Listen I'm happy (and surprised) we won. I just don't think the QB problem is by any means solved
- sbroads24

Let EJ wear a hat and sit back and learn from a NFL veteran (not a top QB) but Kyle can control a game from the line of scrimmage with audibles and reads. Manual needs to watch from the sidelines for now, 3-2 move on............

does Watkins have silky mitts? or sticky mitts?

Let EJ wear a hat and sit back and learn from a NFL veteran (not a top QB) but Kyle can control a game from the line of scrimmage with audibles and reads. Manual needs to watch from the sidelines for now, 3-2 move on............
- Irish 14

he did it in a very loud environment...and what was cool about orton is that he hit the line of scrimmage with the plays called mostly with 10-15 seconds left on the play clock

does Watkins have silky mitts? or sticky mitts?
- Michael Pachla

Marshmallow mitts!

Marshmallow mitts!
- Carubba-Kaleta

an awesome set of marshmallow mitts?

an awesome set of marshmallow mitts?
- Michael Pachla

Doesn't sound as good as silky mitts.

Doesn't sound as good as silky mitts.
- Carubba-Kaleta

maybe mitts don't apply, but the dude catches almost any football he touches

maybe mitts don't apply, but the dude catches almost any football he touches
- Michael Pachla

Ya for sure, if he continues to play like he did today I don't think anyone will doubt Whaley on that move.

So by reading Ek's thread, I guess the Islanders won the Stanley Cup today.

Ya for sure, if he continues to play like he did today I don't think anyone will doubt Whaley on that move.
- Carubba-Kaleta

never really doubted it from the beginning....he was considered to be the top offensive skill player in the draft...imo, trading two mid-upper first rounders (at best) for one of the top players in the draft is a calculated risk well worth taking

Did the Sabres trim their roster yet?

Did the Sabres trim their roster yet?
- sippyd

hey, sip...they have til tuesday

hey, sip...they have til tuesday
- Michael Pachla

When will Nolan announce the C and A's?

hey, sip...they have til tuesday
- Michael Pachla

OK, thanks.