Buffalo Bills Return to Trent Edwards at QB, J.P. Losman Demoted After Loss

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Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron has named Trent Edwards the starting QB — again. After J.P. Losman’s three turnover game (two INTs and a fumble) in a 36-14 loss against Jacksonville this past weekend, it wasn’t a difficult decision. In fact, the past three games have seen inconsistent play at the quarterback position, thus prompting the change. In his press conference yesterday, Coach Jauron said:

“In terms of our quarterbacks, we’ll make the switch and Trent will be our starter. We fully understand that it’s not only J.P. That’s not the only reason we’ve lost these couple of games in a row, but it is the focal point of the offense and we do need a lot of consistency from that position.”

It’s been a difficult year for the Bills at QB, going back and forth between J.P. and Trent, but I feel this is the right decision right now. J.P. has had his moments. There’s no doubt he can be a good quarterback in this league, but his inconsistency has forced Coach Jauron to turn to Trent to lead this team. With rookie RB Marshawn Lynch still nursing a high ankle sprain and most likely doubtful for the Washington game this weekend, more pressure will be on Trent to make plays. Coach Jauron is looking for more explosive plays and more points, but Trent will need to focus on managing the game and not committing turnovers first and foremost. If he can do that, the Bills will have an excellent chance at winning their remaining games and getting into the playoff picture.