Worst Offense In Team History?

-Coast

We have all watched the pathetic-ness of the Bills offense since week three. It got me to thinking...is this the worst offense that the Buffalo Bills have had ever? So I decided to do some research and take a look at how our 2009 offense compares to the offenses of arguably the three worst teams the Bills have had since 1970...The 3-13 2001 team, the 2-14 1985 team and the 2-14 1984 team.

In 1984, the Bills were led by Kay Stephenson who some may say was the worst coach in team history. I, of course, would argue that, as would the majority of people that I know. The Bills offense ranked 25th out of 28 teams in the league. They averaged 15.6 points per game and gained 4,341 yards or 271 per game. Joe Ferguson was the quarterback and Greg Bell was the running back, who actually had a decent year with 1,100 yards and 7 touchdowns. How does this compare to this years squad? Well through 8 games, the Bills are ranked 29th in yards per game with 264.8. They are averaging 15.4 points per game and their leading rusher is on pace for 890 yards.

In 1985, the Bills were again led by Stephenson...who only lasted 4 weeks as Hank Bullough took over in week 5. Vince Ferragamo and Bruce Mathison played quarterback. Yeah, I have never heard of them either. This team averaged 287 yards per game but only 12.5 points per game. The 2009 version of the Bills have averaged a stellar 10.5 points per game since week 3.

In 2001, the Tom Donahoe era began. Gregg Williams, arguably the Bills best coach this century, began his first season as coach. The Bills ranked 27th in points per game...they averaged 16.6. As for yards per game, they averaged 321. This team was led by who else, our genious offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Rob Johnson started some games also.

The Bills are playing some of the worst offense I have ever seen. It is so bad that you can make the case that the current Bills offense is the worst in the history of the team. In fact, I think the numbers support that. It really is like watching a high school team. We would have more success running the wish bone.

Under Jauron, the Bills offense has ranked 30th, 30th and 25th in 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively. This year they are ranked 29th. The defense, Jaurons strength, has ranked 18th, 31st and 14th. This year they rank 29th. If barely cracking the top half of the league once in a 4 year tenure makes you a defensive specialist, then you might as well call me an expert on NASCAR. I will say it again, how this man is still employed is the biggest mystery on the planet really.