Monthly Archives: June 2009
Waived players would have been in numbers game
Of the five players that were waived by the Bills this afternoon, there wasn’t one that would not have been caught in a numbers game at his position. Blake Costanzo was a solid special teams player, but at linebacker right or wrong he had about eight fellow linebackers ahead of him on the depth chart. [...]
49ers give Bills contract parameters for rookies
The San Francisco 49ers have been very proactive in signing their draft picks early. And what that has done for the Bills is provide some fairly concrete contract parameters for a couple of their own players. The Niners have signed a handful of their draft picks already including fifth-round pick Scott McKillop (reportedly 4-$1.94M-$192,250 signing [...]
Will James cut by Jags
The Bills chose not to keep Will James on their roster at the close of training camp last year, and now the team he signed with afterwards in 2008 has released him as well. James, who was signed by the Bills as a free agent, was beat out for the nickel cornerback spot last summer [...]
PUP for Hardy or DiGiorgio?
Still rehabbing from ACL surgery James Hardy and John DiGiorgio did not participate at all in the Bills’ OTA or minicamp practices. Their chances of participating are much greater for training camp in six weeks, but when asked if both could start camp on PUP, head coach Dick Jauron did not rule it out. “Yes, [...]
Why C.J. Hawthorne was on crutches
Bills wide receiver C.J. Hawthorne did not participate in any of the spring workouts from rookie camp to mandatory minicamp due to injury. And that injury apparently did not get better as Dick Jauron explained why Hawthorne, who was walking under his own power until Tuesday when he was seen on crutches. “C.J. in a [...]
Lynch’s injury
Marshawn Lynch did not participate in the last two helmet practices with his teammates in minicamp on Tuesday and Wednesday. His injury was outlined by head coach Dick Jauron. “He got stepped on and his foot kind of swelled up,” said Jauron. ”So we sent him for x-rays and tests, and nothing is broken, but it [...]
Final minicamp practice brief
Just a short walk thru for the Bills on the final day of minicamp. it lasted about 40 minutes.
Pics from Moorman triathlon
Here are some photos courtesy of Johna Lindell of some of the Bills players who took part in the Town of Pittsford spring triathlon last Sunday to benefit Brian Moorman’s PUNT Foundation, which works to help kids with life threatening illnesses. For more information go to Moorman’s website. Kyle Williams had the best swim split of [...]
Maybin to work out with Ray Lewis
As we’ve reported in the past Aaron Maybin befriended Lavar Arrington and Ray Lewis as a young Baltimore area grade school football player. Between now and training camp Maybin will be training with Lewis in Florida. “I’ll be going down there within the next couple of weeks and a get a full weekend of training [...]
McIntyre addresses dropped charges
Bills fullback Corey McIntyre made a brief statement at the close of practice at Tuesday’s minicamp concerning the dropped charges against him in the misdemeanor exposure case. “I just want to say that I’m happy my name has been cleared today,” said McIntyre. “I’ve maintained my innocence all through this process and I’m glad it’s [...]
Lynch and Parrish watching
Marshawn Lynch and Roscoe Parrish are not participating in practice for day 2 of minicamp. Lynch is dealing with an undisclosed ailment, while Parrish tweaked his right calf early in practice Tuesday.
McGahee on the outs in Baltimore?
The Baltimore Sun is just speculating, but they openly believe if the Ravens could they would dump Willis McGahee and his fat $40 million dollar contract sooner rather than later. The paper calls McGahee one of the franchise’s worst ever trade acquisitions. The Sun also calls into question McGahee’s offseason work habits.
T.O. to invite local player to his football camp
Terrell Owens through Bills flagship station 97 Rock will invite one Western New York football player to his football camp in Duncanville, Texas which runs from June 24th to the 25th. The contest begins on 97 Rock on June 11th when the station will take calls from local football coaches of various levels calling to [...]
Owens on Romo as opposed to Edwards
Terrell Owens was asked a handful of questions about adjusting to his new team and new offensive scheme at the close of practice Monday. One asked him how much he’s had to adjust from catching passes from Tony Romo to Trent Edwards. “It’s really not a difference,” said Owens. ”You have two different quarterbacks, so it’s [...]
Nelson at minicamp practice
Shawn Nelson was back with his teammates at mandatory minicamp Tuesday. He also made a couple of nice receptions in the passing game. Check out Bills Roundup in the media lounge later this afternoon for his highlights and many other exclusive plays from practice only on Buffalobills.com.
Biggest adjustment for T.O.
Terrell Owens was asked what his biggest adjustment has been since he’s come to Buffalo. And his response had nothing to do with football. “Finding a place to stay,” said Owens. When asked if he still hasn’t found a place Owens remained optimistic. “No,” he said. “But it’s coming.” The next question was what issues [...]
Parrish says, “I’m alright”
Roscoe Parrish appeared to suffer a lower leg injury early in minicamp practice as he emerged from the training room with an ice pack on his right calf. But after practice on his way to the locker room Parrish when asked about it said, “I’m alright.” Parrish was not favoring the right leg as he [...]
Parrish suffers lower leg injury
Roscoe Parrish was catching punts during a live drill early in practice, but will not be doing much else today. Parrish just emerged from the training room with an ice pack on his right calf. Dick Jauron is scheduled to address the media on Thursday.
Marshawn not practicing
Marshawn Lynch is not participating on day one of minicamp. He is on the field watching practice and wearing his jersey, but is not doing anything. Fred Jackson is taking starter reps in the RB rotation.
Bills roster at offseason limit
With the signing of free agent RB Justise Hairston, the Bills offsesason roster is at its limit of 80 players. But the makeup of the roster figures to change in the near future. That’s because currently Buffalo’s eight draft picks do not count toward the 80-man roster total until they sign their rookie contract. To [...]
