Gilbride spent the past two seasons directing the Bills' offense, which was ranked 11th in the league in 2002 but struggled last season.

He could direct our offense even better.

You cannot ignore his numbers, production and the way he has directed our offense.

But their inability to enter the end zone even with him directing their offense tonight is evidence of their growing pains.

This is hardly the first time Parcells has directed his offense.

Jackson scored 26 points while directing L.S.U.'s offense and fighting off two defenders most of the time.

He made spectacular runs of 10, 15 and 20 yards and directed his offense with good judgment.

Then he responded with a steady fourth quarter, directing the Knicks' offense during the final 11 minutes when they rallied to win.

Brees tore his labrum while directing the Chargers' offense late in the 2005 season.

But he directed his offense by sensing who should get the ball as well as when and where they should get it.