Can Trent Edwards and The Buffalo Bills Compete in the Strong AFC East?

By Darius Rachel

The Buffalo Bills are an interesting team. With so much attention being focused on the New England Patriots and the new and improved New York Jets (not to mention the defending AFC East champion Miami Dolphins - oh yeah, remember them?), the Buffalo Bills are being overlooked.

After a tough battle in New England that almost brought them a win and a strong victory at home against Tampa Bay, maybe that should change and they shouldn't be overlooked.

Terrell Owens is the new face in Buffalo and with all eyes on him, Buffalo has more attention placed on their franchise more now than in the last decade. While T.O. will need his touches, when it gets very cold in Buffalo it will be time to run the ball - this is where RB Marshawn Lynch and RB Fred Jackson come in.

It looks like there's a chemistry building between Edwards and newly acquired pro bowl wide receiver Terrell Owens, as the two connected for a nice touchdown pass during the game against Tampa Bay. With Lee Evans on the other side, Edwards has two extremely capable wide receivers to turn to this season.

If the Buffalos Bills are going to make any noise they must be more consistent on offense. As of now, they are in the lower half of the league in total yards and passing yards.

There's somehow a third wide receiver in town. Schouman is the name. Having had six receptions and a total of 62 yards, Schouman led the team in receptions during week two.

If the Bills hope to compete in the AFC east at all they will need to beat the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars of the league to even have a chance. The fans have waited a long time in Buffalo for a winner - if not now, then when?

The Bills showed they can compete with the top teams in the league like the New England Patriots - but will the Bills have the discipline and know-how to do so over a 16 game schedule? - 29967

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