Now that another losing season is behind us, all Bills fans want to do is look ahead, but even that looks dismal. Hopeful rumors that Bill Cowher might land in Buffalo next season are being silenced. Special Teams and Assistant Head Coach Bobby April, one of the best on the coaching staff, made it clear he wouldn't wait for his future to be decided by the next head coach and has left for Washington. Instead, why not look back at the highlights (and lowlights) from this past season?

Top Three:

Jairus Byrd – One of Buffalo's most valuable rookies. The Bills' second-round draft pick made his presence known starting in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns when Byrd made his first interception of the season. For the next four weeks, Byrd continued to pick off opposing quarterbacks and set a team record for consecutive games with an interception. Although he was placed on injured reserve after Week 15, Byrd finished the season with a total of nine interceptions, tying the league lead. His performance earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl, a first for a rookie since 1984.

Fred Jackson – A versatile running force of nature. Jackson had his best season of his career in 2009. Not only did he win the starting RB position for good during Buffalo's win over Miami in Week 12, Jackson was also the Bills’ guy for kickoff returns. With a dominating 212-yard performance during the last game of the season, Jackson achieved his first 1,000-yard rushing season. Add in his 1,014 kickoff return yards and Jackson became the first player in NFL history with over 1,000 rushing and kickoff return yards.

See ya later, Jauron – After three 7-9 seasons and another year of unfulfilled expectations, former coach Dick Jauron seemingly overstayed his welcome. Buffalo fans were ready to say goodbye to Jauron and made their intentions perfectly clear with the help of a billboard on the I-190. Buffalo fans got their wish when owner Ralph Wilson fired Jauron after a loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 10. While the job is still open (along with the rest of the coaching staff), Wilson taking this initiative was a step in the right direction.

Bottom Three:

Muffed Punts – Nothing sums up the Bills' woes from this season more than the infamous muffed punt in Week 1 on Monday Night Football. With less than two minutes left and the Bills on top of the Patriots 24-19, Leodis McKelvin fumbled a kickoff return, which the Patriots scored a touchdown three plays later. McKelvin was removed from the position and replaced by Roscoe Parrish. Unfortunately, Parrish made the same mistake as McKelvin and fumbled a punt return that led to Cleveland’s winning field goal in Week 5. Aren't people supposed to learn from their mistakes?

T.O. --A No Show? – When Terrell Owens signed with the Buffalo Bills last March, fans hoped for the best. Here was this big-shot wide receiver with a reality TV show who was going to make the Bills an offensive threat. Unfortunately, Owens didn't live up to the hype and posted some of the lowest numbers in his career. Sure, he broke some records with Buffalo, but did he help the Bills get to the playoffs? Nope.

Still No QB – Granted, T.O. is not the sole reason the Buffalo Bills didn't make it to the playoffs. They don’t have a QB running the show, and they need one. Trent Edwards started this season as top dog, but his inconsistency led to a switch and Ryan Fitzpatrick took over. Injuries then forced the Bills to rely on Brian Brohm and, while Fitzpatrick started the final game of season, it's not clear whether or not he'll return as the Bills' starter next fall.

KATIE TANG