BY NICK ST. DENIS
The Buffalo Bills showed Chan Gailey the door after three dismal seasons, and they're now knee deep in a search for his replacement.
- Bills brass was in Arizona Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with former Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt and defensive coordinatior Ray Horton.
- Buffalo will reportedly interview Oregon Ducks coach Chip Kelly Friday before heading to Denver to meet with Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy over the weekend.
- WGR reported Thursday that an interview with former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith is also in the Bills' weekend plans.
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Redskins' Haslett: Jackson can do everything
While the Washington Redskins will be up against the best AFC running back in terms of yards per game Sunday in Toronto, they’ll also be facing a guy who, according to Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, “can do everything.”
“He’s really, really good in protection,” Haslett told the Washington media Thursday regarding Bills running back Fred Jackson. “He stones people. And he can go out and play wideout. He looks like a wideout. He can run routes, good catching the ball.”
Jackson, who is averaging 100.2 yards a carry, has made 24 receptions for 279 yards. His impact in the passing game has also helped keep quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick’s jersey clean, as he’s been solid in picking up blocks on passing plays that require Fitzpatrick a little more time in addition to being one of the better checkdown outlets in the league.
The Redskins have given up 117.5 yards a game on the ground this season.
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“He’s really, really good in protection,” Haslett told the Washington media Thursday regarding Bills running back Fred Jackson. “He stones people. And he can go out and play wideout. He looks like a wideout. He can run routes, good catching the ball.”
Jackson, who is averaging 100.2 yards a carry, has made 24 receptions for 279 yards. His impact in the passing game has also helped keep quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick’s jersey clean, as he’s been solid in picking up blocks on passing plays that require Fitzpatrick a little more time in addition to being one of the better checkdown outlets in the league.
The Redskins have given up 117.5 yards a game on the ground this season.
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Bills' offensive scheme trumps its personnel
The Buffalo Bills’ offense has been successful through the air despite a carousel at the wide receiver position.
Why? It’s a scheme thing. And that’s not a dig at the Bills’ personnel. The fact that the Bills can run a sort of plug-and-play system means they’re not dependent on a single “skill position” player in the passing game.
“I know Chan’s creative,” Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett told the Washington media Thursday. “… I think they do a great job utilizing their personnel in trying to get – they spread the field – and try to get you one-on-one in a mismatch.”
Buffalo, which will face the Redskins Sunday in Toronto, has also allowed only six sacks on quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. And while the offensive line has done a good job despite some shifting around due to injury, they’re not asked to hold their blocks for too long because of Buffalo’s quick-strike system.
“More of it’s the scheme and what they’re doing,” Haslett said. “He gets the ball out of his hands fast.”
The Redskins, with a defense that is tied for first in the league in sacks (21), will look to disrupt Fitzpatrick and the passing attack, though they’ll have to get to him quick.
Haslett also said Fitzpatrick was "smart" -- multiple times, in fact. But that's to be expected, as it's in the Talking-About-Ryan-Fitzpatrick Handbook.
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Why? It’s a scheme thing. And that’s not a dig at the Bills’ personnel. The fact that the Bills can run a sort of plug-and-play system means they’re not dependent on a single “skill position” player in the passing game.
“I know Chan’s creative,” Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett told the Washington media Thursday. “… I think they do a great job utilizing their personnel in trying to get – they spread the field – and try to get you one-on-one in a mismatch.”
Buffalo, which will face the Redskins Sunday in Toronto, has also allowed only six sacks on quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. And while the offensive line has done a good job despite some shifting around due to injury, they’re not asked to hold their blocks for too long because of Buffalo’s quick-strike system.
“More of it’s the scheme and what they’re doing,” Haslett said. “He gets the ball out of his hands fast.”
The Redskins, with a defense that is tied for first in the league in sacks (21), will look to disrupt Fitzpatrick and the passing attack, though they’ll have to get to him quick.
Haslett also said Fitzpatrick was "smart" -- multiple times, in fact. But that's to be expected, as it's in the Talking-About-Ryan-Fitzpatrick Handbook.
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